Chapter 40: Play hard to get
Ye Zhibai spoke, “If it’s about drinks, then forget it.
Chugging two iced beverages in such a short time, unless you’re someone like Guang Yu, a being akin to a yuan-devouring beast, it’s not suitable.
It’s not friendly to the stomach at all.”
After leaving the flower shop, Ye Zhibai followed Lin Zihan, aimlessly strolling along the northern side of the business district.
—because it was far from the flower shop.
Guang Yu hugged the sunflower in her arms, walking alongside them.
The sunflower’s bloom was even bigger than her head!
You could tell Guang Yu liked the flower, otherwise, she would have plucked it bare long ago.
Ye Zhibai had mixed feelings, but couldn’t calm down.
The reason was simple:
Mainly because Why is Guang Yu still drinking her beverage!!
She didn’t even go to a drink shop just now, right?!
‘Guang Yu, why do you still have a drink? Tell me, did you take my phone again?’
‘No! This is my stash! What did you think!’
Guang Yu shook her backpack.
Not only that, but she also shook the mustard sauce packet in her hand.
Alright then.
So it wasn’t just for decoration.
She had a stash!
The sound of footsteps echoed rhythmically as they walked ahead.
Ye Zhibai slightly tilted her head, observing Lin Zihan’s situation from the corner of her eye.
During their walk, although Lin Zihan still seemed relaxed, she was speaking less.
She only occasionally asked a few questions.
“Ye Zhibai, it’s getting dark.”
“Yes.”
“You mentioned earlier that you were in a hurry tonight, that you had something to do… is that right?”
“Yes.”
“Then… then let me see you off, haha… I had such a great time today! If there’s another chance, I’d love to invite you to come here again! Though, we should probably avoid the flower shop, as you’ve seen… it’s quite dangerous!”
If you’re referring to the stone vase about Guang Yu’s head…
Then yes, it was quite dangerous.
Ye Zhibai let out a barely noticeable, soft sigh.
She continued to walk forward, her gaze drifting to the distant horizon, which had already taken on the hues of nightfall.
It was getting late.
Today, it was indeed time to leave.
Ye Zhibai rubbed the delicate vine ring on her index finger with her thumb.
Originally, this was the entire reason she had come to find Lin Zihan today.
But now, Plans could never keep up with changes.
Ye Zhibai wasn’t someone who liked meddling in other people’s business.
However, She also wasn’t someone who liked to turn a blind eye.
As she had said before, every time she saw a stray kitten shivering in the rain, no matter how much she disliked the hassle, even when she wanted to ignore it, in the end, she always went back to give the little cat an umbrella.
Even when she couldn’t afford food for herself, she would still buy a sausage for the kitten.
A surge of anxiety rose in her heart, accompanied by a helpless frustration.
Before she could voice her complaints,
Ye Zhibai stopped in her tracks.
“Ye Zhibai?”
“Is this an alley?”
“Huh?”
Lin Zihan stopped alongside her and followed her gaze.
Between the rows of shops, there was indeed a narrow, dim alley.
The alley’s ground was paved with broken tiles, a stark contrast to the neatly asphalted road of the business district.
Lin Zihan looked ahead into the alley, then turned back with a smile.
“Interested, Ye Zhibai? I remember this alley was left behind during the business district’s construction. Some of the residents refused to move, so this old alley has stayed. Most of the people living here have moved to the city over the past two years, and there’s hardly anyone left. Eventually, it’ll be demolished, though… or maybe it’ll turn into a tourist spot.”
“Let’s go in and take a look.”
‘Eh! Ye Zhibai, you’re not in a hurry to leave anymore?’
Who said she wasn’t in a hurry?
But even if you’re in a hurry, some things simply can’t be ignored.
Ye Zhibai wasn’t interested in seeing the alley.
