"Haha! It’s really you two! What a coincidence!" A sudden laugh broke the near silence, drawing their attention. Oh boy, it was Jia Yuejing!
What’s he doing here?
Jia Yuejing, holding a computer accessory in his hand, walked over with a big grin. "I thought I recognized those voices. Turns out it’s Shasha and you two! Are you here to buy a computer?"
He glanced spiritedly at Bai Shasha and then cast a quick look at Li Si’s belly. "Li Si is going to be a mom! Congratulations, congrats!"
"Thank you!" Li Si smiled politely.
Jia Yuejing laughed heartily and turned to Bai Shasha. "Shasha, seriously, how could you keep your distance like this? You know my phone number. Want to buy a computer? Just give a call! Co on, I wouldn’t rip off old friends!"
If she reached out, he’d probably deliver it to her doorstep for free, complete with ten years of free maintenance and upgrades!
"No, my laptop had a small issue. Just replacing a hard drive!" Bai Shasha said as she exchanged a sowhat awkward look with Li Si. Both seed to sense the discomfort in the situation.
At the sight of Jia Yuejing, thoughts of Cao Yufan naturally sprang to mind. She wondered if he was still working at Jia Yuejing’s company.
"That’s even simpler! Here, let handle it. Give your laptop, and I’ll swap it for you!" He reached out to grab Bai Shasha’s laptop bag as he spoke.
Replacing a hard drive? That’s child’s play!
"No need! I’ve just had it fixed! Your company is around here?" Bai Shasha quickly shielded her bag behind her back. This guy was a bit *too* enthusiastic.
Jia Yuejing casually pointed to the left. "My shop’s over there. Whose shop did you guys just use? Could it be mine after all? If so, truly, fate brought us together!"
"Definitely not! You still talk as much as ever! Alright, you stay busy, we’re off!" Bai Shasha’s face shifted instantly upon learning his store was nearby, eager to leave.
Jia Yuejing extended his arm to block their path. "Don’t leave! Shasha, Li Si, since we bumped into one another, how about we grab a al together?"
He’d been preoccupied with a side project recently, leaving no ti to connect with Bai Shasha. This encounter was sothing he couldn’t let slip by!
"No need! Li Si and I really have things to do. Next ti, okay? Next ti!" Bai Shasha grabbed Li Si’s hand, talking while quickly pulling her away.
She knew Jia Yuejing had so feelings for her, but she was now in a relationship and didn’t want to give him the wrong idea.
Were it not for the whole ss with Cao Yufan, perhaps sharing a al wouldn’t have been anything too problematic. But now, every ti she saw Jia Yuejing, thoughts of Cao Yufan stirred uncomfortably.
Trailing behind, Jia Yuejing kept up persistently, continuing to persuade. "Really, can’t believe you two can grow distant like this after just a few days! Is it that serious? Just a quick al together, co on!"
He picked up on Bai Shasha’s stiff expression; she didn’t seem happy. But he hadn’t said or done anything offensive, had he?
Bai Shasha turned her head back and firmly declined, "Jia Yuejing, please, go back to your work, alright? Li Si and I really have errands to run!"
Jia Yuejing yielded reluctantly. "Fine! Let’s plan for next ti! They say arranged invitations are no match for serendipitous encounters. You two really are heartless!"
The line drew laughter from both Bai Shasha and Li Si despite themselves. After all, it wasn’t exactly his fault—but alas, being the designated loser was never easy!
Bai Shasha laughed off his remark, replying coolly, "Next ti, I’ll bring my boyfriend along for a al with us, how about it?"
Li Si suppressed her laugh hard—what a killer follow-up!
Jia Yuejing’s face froze in disbelief as he asked, "Shasha has a boyfriend now? By the way, your ex-boyfriend already resigned from my company not long ago."
How had things changed so drastically in such a short ti? His heart—every ti, it was just perpetually offbeat!
Initially, he thought she had broken up with her ex and once his project was over, he could confidently pursue her. Yet the opportunity was fleeting, like a shooting star—gone before you could grasp it!
"Really? I’ll make sure my boyfriend gets to know you soday! Li Si and I have to go now. Let’s plan for next ti!" Bai Shasha’s eyes glimred at his words, but any trace of connection to *that person* was gone.
Thinking back now, it all felt like sothing from yesterday, yet looking back, so much had changed—oceans swapped with sands!
"Alright." He sighed deeply, searching for so quiet space to process things.
Bai Shasha waved him off and dragged Li Si away quickly.
Li Si deliberately turned back to glance at Jia Yuejing, unsure why his retreating figure felt so heartbreakingly lancholy.
But love’s like that—there’s no first co, first served. Only what flows naturally.
No fate at all.
Bai Shasha tugged at her hand with so irritation. "What are you looking back for?"
"Just taking another look at your admirer’s lonely figure!"
"Oh, stop it!" Bai Shasha rolled her eyes. "Seriously, you know how it is! The mont I see him, thoughts of *that guy* pop up, ruining even the best als. You up for that?"
"Nope!" Li Si shook her head firmly. Anything ssing with her appetite was best avoided.
Bai Shasha mused, stroking her chin. "Then it’s settled! What should we eat? My wallet’s tight; I can’t treat you to anything fancy. Let’s find sowhere both tasty and affordable, deal?"
"I’m not picky! As long as it’s good!" Li Si glanced at Jiang Tong, trailing a few steps behind them. It occurred to her they should pick a spot he’d enjoy too.
"Easy to please! I like that!" Bai Shasha followed her gaze toward him. "How about we have so at or sothing? Your bodyguard tagging along has worked hard, hasn’t he?"
Finally exiting the computer mall, they took a look around. Judging by the surroundings, they realized decent food options weren’t nearby. So, they got into the car and left the area.
...
Disheartened, Jia Yuejing called up soone for a drink. Only one person showed up—Yin Xian. But hey, soone’s better than no one, right? Any company was better than solitude.
What he didn’t expect was this: Yin Xian, the troublemaker, turned up with his *new* girlfriend glowing at his side.
The sight almost made Jia Yuejing spit blood in rage. Dude, this was downright unsympathetic!
I haven’t even had a stab at romance, and here you are, newly divorced, already with a new partner—waltzing right in front of !
Is this even fair?
Yin Xian hadn’t anticipated Jia Yuejing’s foul mood and quickly abandoned his girlfriend to chat and drink with his buddy.
"Hey! What’s gotten you cooked? Girl troubles?" Yin Xian teased, puzzled at why the usually lively, sharp-tongued man seed so deflated.
Jia Yuejing gulped down red wine miserably. "I didn’t even take a shot—she already has a boyfriend! Fate sucks!"
"Who’s the girl?" Yin Xian’s curiosity piqued.
Jia Yuejing shot him a nasty glare. "You know her—Bai Shasha."
"Whoa! You’ve got unique tastes!" Yin Xian couldn’t hold back his laughter. That girl was fiery. But then he thought of Li Si, and his expression grew subtle. Was she doing okay these days?
Despite having drunk quite a bit, Jia Yuejing’s sharp eye caught the shift. "Don’t you dare! Li Si’s pregnant, man. In a few months, she’ll be a mom! Keep your thoughts clean. I’m telling you, as your pal, don’t even start ssing around."
"This drama you have going on already—it’s a ss. Don’t go dragging an innocent girl’s life into it!"
So truths were universally understood. Yin Xian’s new girlfriend Wang i wasn’t exactly easygoing. For instance, the stunts pulled by Ye Duowei—disruptions aplenty just trying to break them apart—showed that Wang i wasn’t your average peacemaker.
From the sidelines, Wang i tilted her head after overhearing partially. Her pout sparkled mischievously. "Brother Jia, that sounded loaded—are you saying I’M not a good girl from a nice family?"
"Slip of the tongue! Slip of the tongue, alright? I’ll punish myself with a shot!"
There you go—a wildcard showing up in this mix. Honestly, his overly refined "Brother Jia" and "Brother Jing" nicknas were a gift from his father, a classy choice. Sothing to thank the old man for.
But he couldn’t figure it out—was Yin Xian partial to these kinds of won?
Self-inflicted suffering, nothing else to bla! (To be continued. If you’ve enjoyed this story, please head to Qidian (qidian) to vote with your recomndations, monthly tickets—your support is my driving force! Mobile users, visit m.qidian to read.)
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