As Liu Man and Coco walked towards backstage, many of the restaurant workers attempted to take pictures, but were sadly blocked by the restaurant’s manager.
Coco really wanted to chat more with her, but she had to perform soon again onstage. Coco quickly handed Liu Man her business card, “Here’s my phone number and WeChat ID, I really want to know you better. Do rember to friend !”
“Alright, I’ll add you for sure,” This was the second business card Liu Man had received that day.
She then returned to the changing room and changed into her regular clothes. She saw Yu Zhan just as she opened the door. The man was holding her jacket and her backpack, and was looking at Liu Man’s eyes with eyes filled with joy, “I thought you’d feel cold, so I ca.”
As he spoke, he unfolded the jacket, “You should put it on, now.”
Liu Man’s face reddened. Like a puppet, she let Yu Zhan put the jacket on her. She reached out an arm to put into a sleeve, then reached out the other to put into the other sleeve. Yu Zhan helped her zip up her jacket, button up, and straighten her lapels. His expression was calm throughout the entire process, and his manners were on point. Not a single sinister thought could be seen.
Because they were right by the doorway, near the corridors, Liu Man could feel the stares from all around her. She lowered her head even more, and Yu Zhan jokingly said, “Where did the courage you showed onstage go?”
“This isn’t the sa, it’s inappropriate for a man and a woman to be so close to each other,” Liu Man murmured in a silent voice that only Yu Zhan could hear.
TL’s Note: I just want to remind you guys that Liu Man ca from Ancient China. And let tell you, Ancient China was strict as flip about won – Dora
“Then shouldn’t you stick a note on your face saying ‘I’m very timid to any male beings. Please, do not co close’.”
TL’s Note: Yes, this Chinese question doesn’t have a question mark in the end, for that’s just how people do it. The reason why we don’t have a question mark is because Yu Zhang is describing what should be on the “note” instead of a question.
It was incredibly obvious that the man was embarrassing her. Liu Man raised her head to glare at him. Her beautiful eyes were round and big, like a raging cat. Yu Zhan had a sudden urge to comfort this cat. But unfortunately, it wasn’t the ti yet.
In the eyes of a passerby’s, the couple was flirting with each other. The man was gentle and smiling, the girl was coyly looking back. They were the perfect fit for each other.
“Her boyfriend is so hot, gosh!” A female staff mumbled in a low voice.
“I feel like we’re being fed with dog food, but it’s worth it.”
TL’s Note: Being fed with dog food is what the Chinese usually say when a couple openly flirts or shows their affection for each other, and the audience mbers feel embarrassed and jealous at the sa ti.
“Well, I’m willing to eat this dog food.”
“Yeah, they look so good with each other, a handso guy with a beautiful girl.”
…
“It’s getting late, I’ll give you a ride,” Yu Zhan offered.
Liu Man was getting exhausted, so she accepted his offer.
The restaurant manager, who was very good at socializing with custors, handed Liu Man a business card along with two discount coupons, “This is my business card and two ninety-percent off coupons. You and your boyfriend are very much welco to co back to my restaurant. Just call anyti, and you will receive the best seats.”
Liu Man remained speechless for a mont. She wanted to clarify that Yu Zhan wasn’t her boyfriend, but she also felt as if there was no need to explain with these people. She took over the business card and the coupons before she thanked the manager.
Yu Zhan was very satisfied with her reactions.
He told Liu Man, “It’s very cold outside. Wait for at the front of this restaurant, I’ll drive the car over to you.”
Liu Man nodded her head.
The waitresses were only brave enough to step up after Yu Zhan left. They asked Liu Man with a tone that had a mixture of prudence and excitent, “Are you a superstar or an actor?”
There was a huge chance to bump into actors here at the capital city, especially those female actors who were on the 18th line in the entertainnt circle. They could be seen anywhere. ShiGuang music-thed restaurant had also invited quite a few for activities and events, but not one of them had the elegant aura that Liu Man had.
TL’s Note: It is said that there are about 18th lines, or 18th levels in the entertainnt circle. The first line would be the most well-known superstars… people like tom holland and like marvel actors, while actors on the 18th line would be soone who perhaps acted in a few tv shows but aren’t well-known, and wouldn’t even be on the leaderboard.
“No, I’m just a college student.”
It was only after Liu Man clarified; did they realize the tenderness on Liu Man’s face. Her cheeks even seed to have a little baby-fat. She looked nothing like those experienced actors.
Then… Maybe she was the young miss of so incredibly rich family?
“Stop disturbing the custor. The restaurant’s very busy right now, so get to work,” The group of staff mbers quickly disassembled as the restaurant manager scolded them.
The restaurant manager apologetically smiled at Liu Man, “Let lead you,” She was treating Liu Man with the most ticulous services, as if she was one of their Golden VIP custors.
As the duo walked out, Yu Zhan’s car stopped right in front of them.
The restaurant manager watched, surprisingly, as Yu Zhan himself got off and opened the door for Liu Man. His eyes were affectionate, and his actions were so soft and discreet, as if scared that she would bump into the corners.
The restaurant manager was extrely smart and was great at inferring. Yu Zhan had visited their restaurant quite a few tis already. Although she didn’t know who he really was, she could tell Yu Zhan was always wearing the simplest clothing from the most luxurious brands. She knew that this type of person must be special and unlike others. This was why she told the waitresses to serve him carefully every ti, and now, their hard work had finally paid back. He was sure the performance Coco had with this girl tonight would beco a great for their restaurant.
On the car, Liu Man couldn’t resist but yawn.
“Are you feeling tired?” Yu Zhan asked as he turned his head to look at her.
“Mm, but it felt quite interesting,” Liu Man’s tone was a mixture of disappointnt and excitent, “I’ve never stood in front of such a large amount of people.”
“Were you feeling nervous?”
“At the beginning, I was a bit. However, when I saw how confident Coco was when she sang her song in front of everyone, I suddenly felt as if there was nothing to fear too.”
Yu Zhan laughed, “It was lucky that Coco was there to make you braver.”
Liu Man frowned when she heard the aning behind his words, “Can you not mock ?”
“I can’t.”
Liu Man didn’t want to talk to him.
Yu Zhan stopped joking around and said seriously, “Do you know my first impression when I saw you in that Hanfu?”
Liu Man didn’t make a single sound, but her expression told him, “What impression?”
“You looked exactly like how I have always imagined a princess.”
Liu Man was stupefied, “What princess?”
“A princess from the ancient tis. I don’t care about what dynasty it was, what na the princess had, or what kind of Hanfu it was. I know nothing about these things. Perhaps it was because I watched historical shows and read novels when I was a kid, the princess characters in them left with such an impression. It was just a feeling. I feel like what you looked like back there, is exactly what I think a princess from Ancient China would look like. Wearing a dress that was flowing in the wind, looking elegant and pretty.”
Yu Zhan was only truthfully speaking his thoughts, but he hadn’t known that he had guessed the truth.
Liu Man could only smile. She didn’t say anything else.
It was already ten o’clock when Liu Man got back ho. Zhang Pei had just taken a shower and was surprised when she saw her daughter return, “I thought you would be staying at school tonight. Well, now that you’re back, I have to talk to you about sothing.”
She sat down on the couch with a serious expression and gestured for Liu Man to co to her.
“The day after tomorrow, we will be eting the Wang family again. I hope we will be able to sign the negotiation contract before the year ends. We won’t be able to pay them the money, no matter what price they co up with. I am planning to mortgage this house to the bank and get a loan, so we can pay the Wang family the money. We will bail your father out, and co up with a plan for whatever we have to do later. Do you agree?”
Liu Man nodded, “There’s no problem with .”
Zhang Pei, however, gazed at her, “If we can’t pay the loan back to the bank, we won’t be able to live in this house anymore. We might be moving to a smaller house or even rent a house. Will you be able to accept that?”
“Of course. I will be fine with renting a house. It’s the sa wherever we live,” Of course. She used to be living in the cold palace. What would she be afraid of?
“Okay then. I just hope you won’t bla your father and I.”
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