Watching Liu Jiayao, such a great beauty, feed Ge Dongxu mutton skewers and hand him drinks, jealousy burned within Luo Cheng, who regretted giving Ge Dongxu such a good gig. Even the n at the neighboring tables watched with a mix of envy and resentnt.
"Damn it, why can't I et a woman who has the looks, the figure, and is also so gentle and considerate!"
Su Qian watched in confusion, unsure of the exact relationship between Ge Dongxu and Liu Jiayao.
At first, she thought Liu Jiayao might be Ge Dongxu's cousin or sothing, but now she seed more like a girlfriend.
But while others didn't know Ge Dongxu's background, Su Qian knew all too well. Just the fact that a high school student from a mountainous area could suddenly appear in the Provincial Capital was surprising and unexpected enough, let alone him having such a girlfriend that made even her feel ashad; how could that be possible?
"Sister Liu, that's enough. Please take care of yourself, and don't worry about for now," Ge Dongxu said to Liu Jiayao with a smile after he had eaten two skewers of lamb and drank a beer with her "attentive" service.
"Sure, I want to eat too." Liu Jiayao nodded, sat back in her seat, and started eating the mutton skewers.
"Dongxu, aren't you a senior in high school this year? How co you've co to the Provincial Capital?" Su Qian couldn't contain her curiosity any longer and asked once Liu Jiayao had returned to her seat.
The others also looked at Ge Dongxu curiously upon hearing this.
In 1999, transportation was not especially convenient or fast, and it was indeed intriguing for a high school student to travel from a small place to the Provincial Capital.
"I just had so things to take care of, so I took the opportunity to co over for the weekend," Ge Dongxu replied casually without even lifting his head.
"Now that's where you're wrong, Dongxu. Senior year is crucial, and you shouldn't be distracted," Luo Cheng said with a "heartfelt" criticism.
"I know what I'm doing with my own affairs. There's no need for you to worry," Ge Dongxu finally lifted his head, glanced at Luo Cheng, and then continued to focus on his grilling.
"I'm just looking out for you," Luo Cheng said.
"You're overstepping, Luo Cheng," Liu Jiayao finally frowned slightly and spoke sharply to Luo Cheng.
Luo Cheng had wanted to take the opportunity of lecturing Ge Dongxu to show off his maturity and stability in front of Liu Jiayao, to highlight that his identity was more than just a student and to remind her of Ge Dongxu's high school status, hoping Liu Jiayao would look at him and Ge Dongxu differently. He didn't expect Liu Jiayao to bluntly rebuke him, completely overturning her previous elegance and gentleness.
Luo Cheng's face turned red at once, and the atmosphere suddenly beca a bit awkward.
"Co on, senior, eat so mutton skewers." Seeing that the mood was off, the round-faced girl cleverly grabbed a few skewers and offered them to Luo Cheng.
Luo Cheng's expression lightened a bit as he took the skewers and began to eat silently, unable to comprehend how a woman like Liu Jiayao could take a liking to a high school student like Ge Dongxu.
"Oh, by the way, Dongxu, did you know about Yuxin going to the United States?" Su Qian felt the need to change the subject due to the awkward atmosphere.
"Dong Yuxin went to the United States? When did this happen?" Ge Dongxu asked, lifting his head upon hearing the news.
"Last year's news. After finishing her freshman year, she went to the United States with her family. Didn't she ntion it to you? You two were quite close before," Su Qian said, glancing at Liu Jiayao as she spoke.
"No, we lost contact after you all graduated," Ge Dongxu shook his head, feeling a slight sense of loss in his heart.
The United States is such a distant place—so people seem destined to rely pass through our lives.
"Oh, I thought she would have ntioned it to you," Su Qian said, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes. It was hard to tell if she was laughing at Ge Dongxu's past foolish attempt to 'aim for the swan as a toad,' but when her gaze swept over Liu Jiayao, it was tinged with confusion.
Su Qian always had a serene deanor. Back in those days when everyone hung out together, she seldom joined Jiang Lili in teasing Ge Dongxu. In fact, deep down, Su Qian always looked down upon Ge Dongxu, the junior who ca from the mountainous region.
However, the current closeness between Liu Jiayao and Ge Dongxu was completely beyond her understanding.
Ge Dongxu smiled and was about to continue turning the skewers, but he eventually asked, "Is she doing well in the United States?"
Regardless of anything, they used to be close, and since she had gone to a distant place, it was only right to be concerned. Not that Ge Dongxu had any special feelings for Dong Yuxin.
"I don't know. We contacted each other a couple tis just after she left, but then we lost touch," Su Qian shook her head, revealing a trace of disappointnt.
"Who is Dong Yuxin you guys are talking about?" Lin Minru asked, unable to curb her curiosity.
"She's my best friend from high school, the school beauty!" Su Qian replied.
"Wow! So, is that school beauty Dongxu's secret crush?" The two girls imdiately brightened up, speaking with gossip-hungry anticipation.
"That's quite normal, isn't it? Which guy hasn't had a crush on the school beauty? Right, Dongxu?" Luo Cheng interjected matter-of-factly, glancing intentionally at Liu Jiayao.
Ge Dongxu smiled noncommittally and continued to turn the skewers.
Of course, he couldn't be bothered to explain to people like Luo Cheng, and as for Liu Jiayao, there was no need for explanations between them.
"Haha, Dongxu is too embarrassed to say," Luo Cheng pointed at Ge Dongxu and laughed.
"But at your age, and still in senior year of high school, you really can only harbor a crush. But it won't be long now; once you get into university, you'll be free. By the way, Dongxu, how are your grades?" Luo Cheng, seeing that Ge Dongxu was ignoring him, continued to talk, always carrying a tone that Ge Dongxu found annoyingly condescending.
"Sister Liu, how's the food going for you?" Ge Dongxu didn't respond to Luo Cheng, instead raising his head to ask Liu Jiayao.
"It's about enough," Liu Jiayao smiled.
"Since it's almost done, then Su Qian, fellow classmates, we'll take our leave first," Ge Dongxu said.
He really couldn't be bothered listening to Luo Cheng, who was so full of himself, go on showing off and lecturing. Besides, this barbecue wasn't what he and Liu Jiayao wanted. It was better just to leave.
"What's the aning of this, Classmate Dongxu? Do you look down on , Luo Cheng?" Luo Cheng, who had been enjoying himself, was caught off guard by Ge Dongxu's casual ntion of leaving. He was stunned for a mont before his face turned red and he abruptly stood up.
"Su Qian, your senior here is rather dull. I think you should stay away from him in the future." Ge Dongxu ignored Luo Cheng and turned to Su Qian instead, then pulled out a large red note and placed it on the table.
Since he didn't want to deal with Luo Cheng, Ge Dongxu naturally didn't want to owe him any favors.
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