The next day, Huo Yaochuan flew back to City B.
Meanwhile, Zhou Che dressed up meticulously, even standing in front of the mirror and changing three or four outfits before finally being satisfied and taking a taxi to the amusement park.
They had agreed to meet in front of the iconic flower bed at the park's plaza.
From a distance, he spotted a graceful, fair-skinned figure.
A little closer.
Zhou Che saw Jiang Liuyue wearing a bright, light yellow V-neck dress that fell to her knees, revealing a pair of straight, fair, and slender calves.
Her black long hair was gathered to the left side, braided into a loose and casual fishtail braid.
A yellow ribbon was tied at the end.
She wore a pair of white lambskin ankle boots.
Her whole person radiated a bright and vibrant energy.
Her beautiful almond-shaped eyes were slightly upturned.
Zhou Che's gaze fell on her face and simply couldn't look away, his heart once again beginning to pound uncontrollably.
"Che Ge."
Her voice was crisp and sweet but not cloying.
Jiang Liuyue walked quickly up to him, waving her hand.
Only then did Zhou Che snap back to reality, somewhat awkwardly lowering his head, appearing a bit shy.
"Have you been waiting long?" she asked.
"N-no, not at all, I just got here myself."
Zhou Che wasn't actually very interested in amusement parks.
He mainly came because he heard Jiang Liuyue had been in City S for so long but hadn't visited one yet.
He had money, so he directly bought fast-pass tickets for all the rides, meaning no waiting in lines at all.
They started with the easy, non-thrilling rides.
The roller coaster was saved for last.
Jiang Liuyue had noticed early on that Zhou Che wasn't very brave, but in front of a girl, guys usually try to tough it out even if they're scared.
Can't show any weakness.
It wasn't until the final ride on the wooden roller coaster, during the plunge from the highest point.
Zhou Che couldn't help but let out a shout.
Immediately followed by a bit of regret.
However, the very next second, he decided riding the roller coaster was actually wonderful.
He'd be willing to ride it again.
Because Jiang Liuyue, sitting in the seat next to him, cast a look of worry and concern his way.
She even proactively took his hand, her palm transmitting a warm heat.
Zhou Che heard her say,
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
In that instant.
The thrill of the roller coaster, the weightlessness of the downward plunge—nothing hit him as hard as those words.
Ahhh!
Yueyue is worried about me.
She said don't be afraid, she'll protect me.
Ahhh!
Zhou Che only felt a wave of tenderness in his heart.
His beloved streamer really was a little angel.
After trying all the various rides, they also watched the parade and the evening fireworks show.
Reluctantly seeing her off to a taxi, Zhou Che
cautiously inquired:
"Yueyue, can I come to City S for travel again?"
"Of course you can." Jiang Liuyue lifted the corners of her lips.
The corners of Zhou Che's mouth also involuntarily turned upwards.
Then,
the next sentence sent him crashing down to hell.
"I had a really great time with you, Che Ge. You're just like a dear older brother to me." Jiang Liuyue's eyes held no trace of romantic feeling whatsoever.
It was only then that Zhou Che realized he had overlooked the most crucial point.
All his internal monologues,
all his internal screaming, falling in love—
but he had overlooked,
his beloved streamer probably didn't like his type!
His heart shattered into pieces.
But he still forced a smile, waved, and watched her get into the taxi and leave.
He flew home alone, utterly dejected.
...
Jiang Liuyue got home a bit late that night.
After all, the fireworks show was in the evening.
Feng Xiaoman was slightly surprised to see her return.
"You're back so late, I thought you were staying out tonight."
Jiang Liuyue shook her head.
For the first time, her tone was firm as she retorted:
"He and I are just ordinary friends. I was just showing him around City S, that's all."
Only then did Feng Xiaoman sense the displeasure in her tone.
Awkwardly laughing "haha," she tried to diffuse the subtle atmosphere.
"Sorry, Liuyue, I didn't mean it that way."
"I just think, since this big supporter from your stream is young, rich, and handsome—such a high-quality man—you could consider developing things in a boyfriend direction."
"Really, I just meant well!"
Jiang Liuyue didn't want to dwell on the topic either.
She nodded.
Noticing that Feng Xiaoman wasn't sighing today either, but instead looked radiant and
in very good spirits.
She asked curiously:
"Xiaoman, did something good happen to you today?"
Hearing this, Feng Xiaoman touched her face, revealing a shy expression.
"Oh, is it that obvious?"
"Very much so."
Actually, Feng Xiaoman had been wanting to confide in someone, but telling other university classmates felt like deliberate bragging.
And Jiang Liuyue had left for the amusement park early in the morning and was gone for so long; she had just been wondering about it.
Unexpectedly, the other girl returned.
Feng Xiaoman simply couldn't keep things to herself and said directly:
"Originally, I thought Yaochuan might be upset because I refused to meet."
“Who knew Yaochuan would take the initiative to come find me this morning and even apologize, saying his mood hadn't been good these past couple of days.”
“Not only that, he bought me the latest Selina bag. The express delivery will arrive tomorrow.”
Listening to Feng Xiaoman's bragging tone.
Jiang Liuyue also sincerely raised a smile.
It seems,
Yaochuan is really quite satisfied with her face.
"I'm really happy for you, Xiaoman." She curved her lips, though the smile didn't reach her eyes.
Feng Xiaoman, caught up in her own emotions and excitement,
completely failed to notice these details.
In her eyes, the most important thing was the bag arriving tomorrow.
When it comes, she must casually post a moment on social media.
"Liuyue, you should hurry up too!" Feng Xiaoman said with the expression of someone who's been there, done that: "Honestly, that big supporter from your stream is really great. These days, a rich second generation isn't easy to find."
"Yes, but your Yaochuan starting his own business is even more impressive." Jiang Liuyue flattered.
“Where, where.” Feng Xiaoman was modest with her words, but couldn't help boasting again: “Actually, his family gave him a sum of money to start the business initially, and who knew he’d succeed.”
Talking about Yaochuan.
Was like opening the floodgates.
In Feng Xiaoman's words, he was the best man under heaven and earth, impossible to find another.
Worthy of every fine virtue.
Right then, Jiang Liuyue tossed out a fatal question.
"He's so outstanding, there must be a lot of girls chasing him, right?"
The smile on Feng Xiaoman's lips faded slightly.
More than a lot.
He also had many ex-girlfriends.
Feng Xiaoman felt a bit of inferiority again.
Jiang Liuyue used the very reasoning Feng Xiaoman had just given her, and turned it back on her.
"Honestly, Xiaoman. Listening to you praise Yaochuan like that just now—he's so outstanding, there must be many girls wanting to snatch him away."
"You two should meet and confirm your relationship sooner rather than later."
"After all, even though online dating is also a relationship, the uncertainty is just too great when you're always separated by the internet."
This hit home for Feng Xiaoman.
Even more uncertain than a long-distance relationship was an online one.
And besides, she was an online catfish.
Using her roommate's photos for an online romance!
