After arriving at the destination, Jian Chi realized that what he had thought before was too conservative.
The birthday party was unlike any heâd ever attended, and the four-storey villa included a back garden with overflowing lights illuminating nearly the entire road in front of the door. Leaning on the balcony on the third floor, you can see the east sea. The atmosphere in the room had already warmed up, mixed with laughter and music and occasionally mobile games or the sound of many people booing together.
The aroma of barbecue wafted from the garden, and there was a long table full of drinks and food in the villa. Jian Chi saw many familiar faces, and many were holding beautiful girls around them. A few faces made Jian Chi feel as if he had seen them at the New Yearâs Eve ball. Compared with the dignity and elegance back then, they were now casual and cool, dressing up as what they usually look like.
Someone noticed that Shao Hang came in, so soon everyone noticed the protagonist tonight. Jian Chi now understood why Shao Hang said âhe couldnât be happy at allâ, and looked at the people who came up to toast and send blessings in an endless stream, either being sincere or pretending not to be sincere enough. If it were him, it was estimated that he would not be able to maintain his good temper all night.
âJian Chi, why are you only here now?â
A tap on the shoulder, Jian Chi turned around and saw Zhang Yang and a girl with short hair. The girl smiled at him, revealing two rows of white teeth. This was an action that had nothing to do with a lady at all. The short t and high-waisted jeans on her body were neutral. However, Jian Chi felt that the girl in front of him had a very comfortable and generous temperament, and also returned a polite smile.
âFang Yu, Yu from Yu Kuai, you can also call me Xiao Yu,â Fang Yu reached out and shook hands with Jian Chi, âYou are Jian Chi, right? Zhang Yang often mentions you to me. I always wanted to thank you for keeping him away from the bottom rankers. The first time I saw you, I knew I didnât make a mistake.â
Jian Chi rarely interacted with the opposite sex, so he was inevitably nervous, but Fang Yuâs generosity made him relax involuntarily. Before answering, Zhang Yang leaned into Fang Yuâs face with a gloomy face, âI havenât shown you a picture of Jian Chi, how can you recognize him at a glance?â
âYou described his temperament to me, no? I recognized it well.â
âThat doesnât count, what I said was so vague, and you didnât ask me to call you Xiao Yu when we first met.â
Fang Yu rubbed his short, flamboyant hair and smiled helplessly as if she was comforting a pet., âDo you remember what happened so long ago? I didnât let you call Xiao Yu, but now you can call me anything you want. Well, you stay with your friend for a while. Just now, Xiao An and the others asked me to come over to chat. I have to go.â
Zhang Yang asked reluctantly, âCan I find you later?â
âOf course.â Fang Yu put down her hand and blinked at Jian Chi before leaving, âSee you later, Jian Chi, remember to help me take care of Zhang Yang and donât let him drink too much.â
Jian Chi felt that standing here was a little bright, and subconsciously replied, âOkay.â
Fang Yu left confidently and didnât look back. Zhang Yang stood on the spot, anxiously waiting. Jian Chi cleared his throat twice before pulling his soul back, âYouâŚâ
Jian Chi thought it was the case. He was sincerely happy and relieved for Zhang Yang, but he had a little doubt: âWhen did it happen?â According to Zhang Yangâs character, there was a high probability that such a good thing cannot be hidden at all.
Hearing this, Zhang Yang felt coy in an instant, and it was very funny for the tall man to make this look, âActually, it happened yesterday, and I havenât had time to talk about it. I wanted to invite Fang Yu to the party. When we started to chat, it was pretty normal, and then I didnât know what was going on, it became more and more slanted. She asked me if I liked her, my brain became hot and I said yes and now we are together.â
Although the logic chain was intermittent, he could hear the joy and happiness as if it was still in a dream. Jian Chi sighed: âIt seems not only have you had a crush on her for so long, but she had also always been interested in you.â
âShe hides it so well, I never thought about this possibility before,â Zhang Yang said, âI asked Xiao Yu after we got together yesterday, and she said that it was when I added her as a friend at the New Yearâs Eve dance in high school. She could see that I liked her but she felt that the relationship was too unstable at that time, and she was not familiar with me, so she never contacted me. Later, when she met me on a trip, she thought it was a kind of fate, and now we were both going to graduate soonâŚâ
Zhang Yang laughed twice, a little silly, but Jian Chi could feel Zhang Yangâs real overflowing joy and their liking of each other. When they stood together, although there was no excessive intimacy, there was a warm atmosphere in which no one else could interfere, and it was separated from the lively and noisy party around turning it into two worlds.
âJian Chi, did you come with Shao Hang?â
Jian Chi came back to his senses, âEn, I took his car.â
The deafening music almost covered Zhang Yangâs low voice: âI heard that Shao Hang did not Invite the vice president and Shen Shuting. I donât know if they will come later. But this is not the point. I just want to say that you donât have to worry now, just have fun. If I see him, I will tell you as soon as possible. â
Jian Chi nodded clearly, a little gratitude pouring in.
Since Zhang Yang knew that he broke up with Ji Huaisi, he never praised Ji Huaisi in front of him again, but began to help him fight guerrilla warfare together. This surprised Jian Chi, but it seemed to be a normal thing for Zhang Yang. âHow can an idol compare to a friendâ. At that time, what Zhang Yang said while clapping his chest moved Jian Chi for a long time, and he recognized this friend even more.
Zhang Yang patted his head, âI almost forgot, Wen Chuan thought the first floor was too noisy and went to the balcony on the third floor. I donât know if he is still there now. He just told me that if we meet to tell you.â
âItâs alright, Iâll go up and find him.â Jian Chi had already eaten dinner, and he didnât have much appetite for the food on the table. Shao Hang was being squeezed by the people somewhere and hearing the collision of several billiard tables on the first floor and the music made his ears plugged, it was indeed a good choice to go to the balcony on the third floor to get some air.
When walking through the second floor, there was an accident, and Jian Chi accidentally bumped into a boy. Although he wondered why the other party came straight at him as this was not a blind spot. Just as Jian Chi was about to help him up, He Tanâs voice sounded behind him.
âJian Chi, what a coincidence.â
He Tan, who was not wearing a uniform, made Jian Chi unable to recognize him immediately. After all, they met only a handful of times. Jian Chi nodded to say hello, and his eyes stayed on the boy beside He Tan for a few more seconds. The one who was clean and delicate, this was not the same person who entered the office last time.
He Tan glanced at Jian Chiâs whole body, âDidnât you come with Shen Shuting?â
Such a natural question seemed like he had a special relationship with Shen Shuting.
Although it canât be denied completely, Jian Chi doesnât like having an unfamiliar outsider speak like this, âNo, Iâm going upstairs to find my friend.â
âAre you going to ask your friend to come down and play? Weâre going over there. Letâs play some games,â He Tan smiled and supported Jian Chiâs shoulder, pushing him forward as if he was a friend, âCome on, itâs very interesting, you will definitely like it. Itâs a pity that the party isnât livelier. Shen Shuting is not here, but there is me, so you donât have to worry.â
Jian Chi was forced to walk to a group of people sitting together not far away before he could even refuse. Several familiar faces were PCs he had seen in school with not low identities.
Turning back, Jian Chi saw the handsome boy who was standing beside He Tan but was ignored the whole time. He was following behind He Tan with his head down. He met Jian Chiâs gaze inadvertently, his shoulders shook, and he looked away sheepishly.
This strangeness hindered Jian Chiâs prepared rejection, and before he had time to think about it, he had already come to those people.