Fu Xingyun: ...
Lin Qiong walked towards the fruit shop, while Fu Xingyun observed the traffic on the road.
A black Bentley rushed past, and after a few seconds, it slowly turned back.
"Fu Xingyun?" The car window rolled down, and the man behind the wheel lowered his sunglasses slightly.
The woman sitting in the passenger seat glanced over and quickly chimed in, "Sun Shao, who's this?"
Sun Jie looked at the man with a tone tinged with sarcasm, "An old classmate."
The woman sensed Sun Jie's thoughts and pretended to be surprised, "This..."
Her tone was full of disdain, but her eyes never left the man's face.
Although the man was in a wheelchair, his appearance and temperament were extraordinary. If his lower body were functioning properly, he would be a top-notch catch. Moreover, he seemed quite wealthy.
The man's dark eyes revealed no emotions, like a stagnant pool of water, calm and still, yet impenetrable.
Sun Jie leaned back against his seat, "Fu Xingyun, why are you out here by yourself? Can't you get back on your own?"
Sun Jie, accompanied by the woman in the car, looked at Fu Xingyun sitting alone on the roadside with a smug expression. He spoke with an air of arrogance, "If you beg me nicely, I might consider kindly giving you a ride back."
The woman beside him chimed in with admiration, "Young Master Sun is so kind."
While speaking, her gaze occasionally shifted towards Fu Xingyun, "Young Master Sun, should I go down and help him get in? His mobility seems limited."
Sun Jie glanced at her, "He hasn't asked me yet, how can I let him get in?"
He then looked back at Fu Xingyun, "Hey, if you ask me nicely, I'll have someone help you down. What do you think?"
However, Fu Xingyun didn't even glance at them, avoiding eye contact altogether.
Sun Jie's anger flared up, "Hey!"
"What's wrong?!"
Sun Jie trembled for a moment.
The next moment, Lin Qiong appeared holding several bags of fruit not far away.
Just as he came out of the fruit shop, Lin Qiong noticed a black car parked not far from Fu Xingyun. Although he didn't know the brand, it looked expensive.
Hearing someone shouting at his "old baby," Lin Qiong quickly ran back with the fruits in hand.
Then he bent down to look.
"It's you."
Sun Jie: ...
Sun Jie almost developed a psychological shadow at the sight of Lin Qiong.
Lin Qiong placed the fruits on Fu Xingyun's lap for him to hold, "What are you doing here?"
Sun Jie swallowed nervously, his face showing clear signs of panic, "What else can I do? I saw him on the roadside and kindly wanted to give him a ride home."
Lin Qiong made a skeptical sound, "Really?"
"Really."
"I don't believe you."
Sun Jie: ...
Then why did you bother asking!!!
As Lin Qiong's gaze became increasingly suspicious, Sun Jie hastily found an excuse, "By the way, there's a classmate gathering in a few days. I came to invite Fu Xingyun."
"Is that so?"
"Of course."
"Then show me," Lin Qiong said.
Sun Jie: ...
The woman sitting in the passenger seat also clearly sensed Sun Jie's embarrassment. Sun Jie, after glancing at the woman and meeting Lin Qiong's unwavering gaze, bravely spoke, "Fu Xingyun, I sincerely invite you to join our class reunion the day after tomorrow."
Lin Qiong nodded, "Sounds good."
Then he turned to Fu Xingyun, "Do you want to go?"
This was a perfect opportunity to humiliate Fu Xingyun. Seeing a glimmer of hope, Sun Jie continued to encourage, "Go, it's been a long time since everyone gathered."
After Sun Jie spoke, Fu Xingyun finally glanced at him.
"Sun Jie."
"What's wrong."
"What's the point of the three of us gathering?"
Sun Jie seemed to be instantly rendered speechless by this statement. He forgot that both of them had studied abroad during university, and now there were only three classmates in China.
Lin Qiong looked puzzled, "Who is the other person?"
"Li Hanyang."
Lin Qiong: "Oh..."
The woman looked at Fu Xingyun's face and quickly said, "Sun Jie likes lively gatherings. Besides, why can't three people get together? Isn't it a sign of deep friendship?"
"Do you agree, Sun Jie?"
Sun Jie looked numb, "We don't have a deep relationship."
The woman looked at Fu Xingyun, "..."
Sun Jie looked at Lin Qiong, "I've already invited him. Give us some face."
Fu Xingyun: "For whom?"
Sun Jie was about to swear, but he took a deep breath when he saw Lin Qiong and said, "For my grandfather."
Fu Xingyun then calmly said, "Okay."
Sun Jie, upon hearing this, said, "Then let's set it for the day after tomorrow. I'll send you the address later."
After finalizing the details, Sun Jie was about to take the opportunity to make a sarcastic remark to Fu Xingyun again, but at this moment, Lin Qiong noticed something and spoke, "Aren't you leaving yet?"
Sun Jie frowned, "Chasing people away?"
Lin Qiong: "Polite inquiry."
Sun Jie pulled out the car keys, showing a posture as if he intended to stay here until nightfall, "The environment here is good, and I want to park here."
Lin Qiong glanced around him, "Really?"
"Really!" Sun Jie acted like an old master, "What's the matter? Can't I?"
Lin Qiong: "Too imposing."
Lin Qiong then raised his hand to greet a police officer a few steps away, "Thank you, officer."
Sun Jie: ...
Looking over, the police officer raised his pen, tore a piece of paper, and pasted it on the window in one go.
Then he smiled at Lin Qiong, "No trouble at all, it's my duty."
Sun Jie: ...
Sun Jie started the car with a dark expression, and before leaving, the woman looked at Fu Xingyun and then at Lin Qiong, "See you the day after tomorrow."
Before the words could settle, the car sped away.
The police officer nearby looked at Lin Qiong and took out his walkie-talkie, "License plate D8384, overspeeding."
Lin Qiong: ...
Unlucky fellow.
Lin Qiong hung the bags of fruit on the wheelchair handle and pushed Fu Xingyun home, "What do you want to eat tonight?"
Fu Xingyun: "Whatever."
Lin Qiong was a bit troubled for a moment, but he still cooked quite a bit for dinner, mostly meat dishes.
After eating, he slouched on the sofa, patting his full belly.
Fu Xingyun frowned, "This will cause indigestion."
Lin Qiong lazily waved his hand, "I won't."
"Are you a glutton?"
Lin Qiong pouted, "Then I'll move a bit."
As he spoke, the lazy salted fish turned over.
Fu Xingyun: ...
Lin Qiong, satisfied with himself, squinted his eyes.
"Aren't you going for a night run?"
Lin Qiong, cat-like, squinted his eyes and looked at him, "Not going."
"Don't feel like exercising?"
Lin Qiong shook his fluffy head, "I can't eat anymore."
"..."
After lying down for a while, Lin Qiong suddenly spoke, "Xingyun."
The man glanced at him, "What's the matter?"
"I want to eat oranges."
"Didn't you say you can't eat anymore?"
Lin Qiong smiled shyly, "Fruits are an exception."
Fu Xingyun looked at him helplessly and finally reached out to hand over an orange.
Lin Qiong lay on the sofa, peeling the orange. After a while, Fu Xingyun felt a slight coolness in his hand. He looked down and saw peeled orange segments placed in his palm.
Lin Qiong ate a piece of orange and nonchalantly said, "I'm full, just trying the taste. You can have the rest."
Then he raised his head slightly, looking at the man, "The owner of the fruit shop said these oranges are really sweet, try it."
Fu Xingyun ate a few slices and found them average.
Lin Qiong asked with bright eyes, "Is it sweet?"
Fu Xingyun lowered his eyes slightly, then said a word indifferently, "Sweet."
Looking at Lin Qiong lying motionless on the sofa, Fu Xingyun said, "Get up and take a walk."
Lin Qiong tilted his head, "Why?"
"Exercise aids digestion and is also a form of enjoyment."
"I'm not someone who indulges in pleasure."
"... "
Seeing Lin Qiong lying still on the sofa, Fu Xingyun cleared his throat, "I'm going upstairs."
Lin Qiong nodded, indicating that he understood.
There was silence for a while.
"You push me."
Lin Qiong looked somewhat surprised at Fu Xingyun, but since the "old baby" had spoken, he had no reason to refuse.
Then Lin Qiong got up from the sofa and pushed Fu Xingyun back to the third floor.
Two days passed quickly, and on the third afternoon, Sun Jie sent the address of the hotel.
When Lin Qiong pushed Fu Xingyun into the private room, there was only the woman who had sat in the front seat of Sun Jie's car before.
The woman was wearing a pink dress today, with exquisite and beautiful makeup. Upon seeing the two entering, she stood up and said, "You're here."
Walking to the side of the two, she introduced herself, "Hello, I'm Bai Luo."
Lin Qiong politely responded, "Hello, I'm Lin Qiong, and he..."
Bai Luo looked at Fu Xingyun, "I know he's called Xingyun and is an old classmate of Sun Jie."
With a subtle and intentional move, Bai Luo squeezed Lin Qiong to the side, saying, "You must be tired from the journey. Have some tea first. Sun Jie has some work to handle at the company and will join us later."
Lin Qiong nodded and then pushed Fu Xingyun to take a seat. Bai Luo reached out towards the wheelchair, but finding it occupied, she quickly put on a smile and handed the menu to both of them, "Take a look at what you'd like to eat. You can go ahead and order."
Lin Qiong expressed gratitude, "Miss Bai, is there anything specific you'd like to eat?"
Bai Luo sneakily glanced at Fu Xingyun and then said, "I'm fine with anything; I don't eat much. You can order."
Lin Qiong acknowledged, "Alright."
"Do you want something to drink? I'll pour for you."
Lin Qiong was somewhat surprised, "Miss Bai is too polite."
"It's okay. The tea here is good; you should give it a try." She poured a cup for each of them.
Lin Qiong was just about to reach for the cup when he saw the fair and delicate wrist flick, and a cup of tea was suddenly spilled on him.
"Oops!"
The other party's action just now was clearly intentional, but Lin Qiong had no intention of making a fuss.
"The tea is quite hot. Mr. Lin, you should go to the restroom and take care of it."
Lin Qiong turned to glance at Fu Xingyun, only to see furrowed brows on the man's face.
Bai Luo spoke, "Don't worry, Mr. Fu. I'll take care of you."
The skin on his legs was a bit sore.
"I'll go to the restroom."
Lin Qiong left with these words and hurried to the restroom.
When he came out, he coincidentally met Sun Jie, and Lin Qiong glanced behind him, "Where's Li Hanyang?"
Sun Jie: "He's not coming."
Lin Qiong: "Your social skills seem lacking."
"..."
The two returned to the private room, and when Bai Luo saw Sun Jie, she quickly went to greet him.
"Mr. Sun."
Sun Jie glanced at her without saying much, and soon the dishes arrived.
Perhaps due to unfinished business at the company, Sun Jie had just taken his seat for a short time when his phone rang again. "Go ahead and eat first," he said, taking the phone and leaving the private room.
Bai Luo tasted one of the dishes and asked, "Hmm, what's this that tastes so good?"
The server, who was placing the dishes, responded, "It's stir-fried rabbit meat."
Bai Luo's expression instantly changed as she looked towards Fu Xingyun. "It's too cruel, how could..."
Fu Xingyun, seeing the sorrowful look on the woman's face, furrowed his brow. The next moment, he felt a weight on his arm. Lowering his head, he saw Lin Qiong holding his arm, and a small mouth was eating enthusiastically, "How can you eat bunny!"
Fu Xingyun: ...
Lin Qiong's small mouth continued, "Bunnies are so cute... nom, nom..."