“Let’s go! Definitely going!”
Mu Yiqiu eagerly pointed at a mall across the street and took the initiative to suggest,
“I think the internet cafe we usually go to has uncomfortable seats and setups. The new one opposite looks pretty good. How about we go there?”
Xia Yu’s intuition told her that Mu Yiqiu was definitely doing this on purpose—he wanted to run into Mo Yidong.
If they didn’t go, Mu Yiqiu would probably say it was because Mo Yidong was over there, so he didn’t want to go.
There was no way they could say no.
Xia Yu narrowed her eyes and happily draped her right hand over Mu Yiqiu’s shoulder.
“Since you want to check out the new internet cafe across the street and don’t mind the smell from the fresh renovation, then let’s go~”
Mu Yiqiu shivered.
He had expected Xia Yu to resist a little but didn’t expect her to agree so straightforwardly.
Only… he had to admit, Xia Yu’s squinting smile looked really terrifying.
When the two of them arrived at the entrance of the other mall, Xia Yu started feeling a bit impatient.
Feigning calm, she watched two people in front of them tugging and pulling each other in public, lingering for a long time without leaving.
“Brother Mo Yidong, stay and hang out with me a bit longer~”
“It’s late, I should head back. I have to get up early tomorrow.”
The girl’s soft and delicate voice paired with her sweet, exquisite makeup was captivating.
Her hair was dyed a smooth tea-colored and styled in curls.
Her air bangs lifted slightly, framing a simple, light blue shoulder-length top that showed off her beautiful collarbones.
She wore pink shorts and white sandals, with a silver leaf bracelet on her right wrist sparkling under the lights.
The other person was dressed much more casually—not the usual neat and proper white shirt worn at school but a relaxed light blue crewneck tee.
Tall and handsome, the two standing together drew attention.
Mo Yidong was the first to notice the boy ahead with silver braids, accompanied by someone even more familiar.
He greeted them first.
“You guys hanging around here?”
“Yes.”
Seeing the conversation start, the tea-haired girl looked at the two curiously.
“Is he your brother’s classmate?”
“Yeah.”
Mo Yidong noticed Xia Yu’s unhappy expression; she seemed reluctant to be here.
“Hello, I’m Shangguan Xiawan. You can call me Xia or Wan’er.”
Mu Yiqiu saw Xia Yu freeze and stay silent for a while, so he introduced himself first.
“I’m Mu Yiqiu, and this is Xia Yu. We’re Mo Yidong’s classmates. This is Xia Yu…”
“That’s enough introductions. Weren’t you here to play online? Hurry up and go.”
Mo Yidong didn’t bother to greet them when he heard Xia Yu chasing after him to leave.
His expression was dark and clearly displeased.
“Did something happen when you just met?”
“Brother Yu definitely did, but I didn’t…”
Mu Yiqiu was about to explain when Xia Yu impatiently cut him off.
“Why say so much? If you don’t go in, I will.”
Xia Yu wore a black and white crewneck tee and had short silver hair, her expression full of disdain, radiating a strong aura.
Not wanting to stay any longer, Xia Yu just wanted to leave as soon as possible.
If she had known coming here would make her uncomfortable, she would have been tougher and just not shown up.
“What are you planning to play? Want to join us? Brother Mo is treating.”
“We’re heading to the internet cafe. Want to team up for a four-player game?”
“Eh~”
Shangguan Xiawan looked troubled.
“But I’m not good at computer games. How about we go to the Arcade inside instead?”
“Sounds good. It’s more fun with more people.”
Mu Yiqiu completely ignored Xia Yu’s feelings, playing however he wanted.
Out of the corner of his eye, he already saw Xia Yu’s face screaming
“I don’t want to join,”
“I want to leave,”
“Please let me go.”
She really didn’t want to go.
Xia Yu wanted to find an excuse to slip away, but she could feel a burning gaze.
Since she arrived, Mo Yidong had been staring at her nonstop, which made her annoyed.
“Brother Yu, let’s go.”
“You guys go ahead. I’ll call the butler to bring Wan’er’s things back.”
Hearing Wan’er’s name made Xia Yu even more uncomfortable.
She didn’t want to stay one more second and planned to leave with Mu Yiqiu.
Sure enough, just as she thought, that person called her back.
“Xia Yu, stay and wait for me.”
Like a homeroom teacher summoning a student to the office, Mo Yidong’s tone had that authoritative air.
What if I don’t wait?
What can you do to me?
Xia Yu held her breath and sighed softly, her face showing a mix of anger and helplessness.
“You guys go ahead?”
She looked at Mu Yiqiu, blinked, and sent out a clear signal:
I’m being held hostage by Mo Yidong, come save me.
“Xiao Xia, do you want us to go check out what games we can play first?”
“Sure, sure. Brother Mo, we’ll wait for you upstairs.”
“Let’s go, Xiao Xia.”
Mu Yiqiu, you little rascal!
I’ll remember this!
Xia Yu’s skin prickled at hearing those nicknames.
Once the two went into the mall, Xia Yu and Mo Yidong stood silently.
“Did Mu Yiqiu just say you encountered something?”
“Nothing at all.”
Xia Yu wanted to know what the girl’s relationship with Mo Yidong was, but it felt bad to pry into other people’s gossip.
“Really?”
Xia Yu sighed and felt a bit impatient, continuously reminding herself to stay calm and not lose her temper.
For some reason, suddenly a surge of anger welled up inside her.
“By the way, here’s a bag for you.”
Mo Yidong suddenly handed Xia Yu a shopping bag, making her freeze.
“What’s this?”
Xia Yu felt a little embarrassed taking it.
“I was thinking of having a courier deliver it to your place, or I could bring it to you myself.”
“What’s inside?”
Xia Yu had a bad feeling but was curious enough to ask.
“Clothes.”
“I already have clothes at home. I don’t need new ones.”
“It’s a Couple’s Outfit picked out for my First Love Ex-Girlfriend. You should accept it.”
That title made Xia Yu’s anger subside a bit, and she felt a twinge of guilt.
“How did you know my size?”
“I picked it based on the size of that one you bought at the mall next door. If it doesn’t fit, you can exchange it.”
“How much?”
Clothes from this mall would definitely cost over a thousand, especially since even the restrooms here were Scenic Restrooms using Aromatherapy Brand products.
“Consider it a favor from me. It’s yours. Just perform a little better tomorrow.”
Xia Yu remembered everything Mo Yidong gave her.
Like last time when he gave her a thousand yuan—she still hadn’t spent it and kept it in her wallet.
Now he was giving her clothes again.
“All right. It’d be awkward to carry this around, so I’ll have a courier deliver it. Let me know the fee and I’ll pay you back.”
As Xia Yu spoke, Mo Yidong sighed, seeming a bit displeased.
“Xia Yu, you’re really too polite.”
Xia Yu looked up at Mo Yidong, frowning with a troubled face.
Her intuition told her she had said something wrong.
“Are you planning to cut ties with me after this whole thing ends tomorrow?”