"Hi, it's been a while." Zhou Qingyue initiated the greeting.
Despite the countless vows she made in her heart.
When she saw this man in the future, she was determined to step on him ruthlessly.
But now, seeing him evoked an entirely different emotional state in her.
Jiang Xu was engrossed in his phone, pretending he hadn't seen her.
He felt that even saying one word to her was a waste of energy.
Jiang Xu's complete indifference towards her made Zhou Qingyue's body tremble.
A layer of tears filled her eyes: "Are you really going to be this hard-hearted towards me?"
Jiang Xu looked up and spat out a single word: "Scram!"
"Little sis, if he doesn't want you, we do."
"Right, he doesn't appreciate what he has, but we brothers will cherish you."
Five or six drunk men got up and approached.
Each one of them reeked of alcohol which nauseated Zhou Qingyue.
She was filled with a profound sense of fear.
She couldn't help but plead with Jiang Xu: "Help me."
Jiang Xu stood up.
A rush of joy sprang in Zhou Qingyue's heart.
He still cares about me.
But in the next second, her face turned ashen.
Jiang Xu didn't have any plans to get involved.
He just went to pay the bill and leave.
What was left unfinished, he decided to take home.
Eating here, he had no appetite.
"Jiang Xu, you're a bastard, inhuman! Are you going to stand by and watch these thugs bully me?"
Zhou Qingyue's shrieking had no effect on Jiang Xu.
He headed solidly in the direction of the hotel.
Zhou Qingyue's eyes were filled with despair and hatred.
At this moment, she was utterly sober.
This man had no room for her in his heart anymore.
Even faced with this situation, he had no intention to rescue her.
Jiang Xu was devoid of any emotional ripple.
What a joke!
If you weren't An Nuonuo, why would I risk myself for you?
Those five or six big, muscular men.
Who knows if they have other accomplices?
How could I save you on my own?
Even if I did, I'd probably end up severely injured, or even permanently disabled.
Would this woman spare me a glance then?
She'd likely forget me quickly.
So, in many cases, you had to act within your abilities.
Never do anything that would put you in danger.
Anyway, these were experiences Zhou Qingyue would inevitably endure sooner or later.
Gaining some more experience tonight wouldn't be a bad thing.
However, Zhou Qingyue's luck wasn't too bad.
Just then, a patrol squad happened to pass by.
She shouted out loud, and the troublemakers were taken away.
Before leaving, Zhou Qingyue looked at Jiang Xu with pure resentment in her eyes: "I swear here, I'll make you pay!"
"Oh, do whatever you want." Jiang Xu was nonchalant: "You better work hard though, otherwise, I'm afraid you won't be able to catch up with my growth."
In that instant, it seemed as if Zhou Qingyue had matured significantly.
She didn't say another word but turned and left.
Jiang Xu didn't really bother about this incident.
On his way back, he called the class teacher, asking for half a day off.
The teacher, although a bit puzzled, didn't ask and agreed.
Around eleven the next day, Jiang Xu returned to Jiang City.
After a shower and change into his school uniform, he went to school.
Upon seeing Jiang Xu, An Nuonuo's eyes seemed to light up like fireworks.
Then, she saw her pull a lunch box out from under her desk.
She opened it up and said, "The cafeteria was selling fried chicken legs and stewed pig's feet today.
The taste is pretty good, I saved you a portion."
Jiang Xu couldn't help pinching her face, "How could you be sure that I would be back on time?
If I hadn't come back, wouldn't it have been wasted?"
The girl's voice was clear, "No, if you didn't come back, I could eat it tonight."
Jiang Xu hadn't really eaten anything at noon, and by now, he was hungry.
Jiang Xu sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and started eating.
The taste was really good.
What was up with the cafeteria's chef today?
Was there an overproduction of delicious food?
Seeing that Jiang Xu was eating with relish, An Nuonuo's face also broke into a satisfied smile.
But then she thought of something and a hint of shyness appeared in her eyes.
Because she just remembered that the pair of chopsticks was her own.
Jiang Xu had taken the wrong ones.
Wasn't this the same as an indirect kiss?
"What's the matter, why is your face so red?" Jiang Xu noticed her unusual behavior.
"No...nothing." An Nuonuo quickly shook her head.
She couldn't let Jiang Xu know, or else he would definitely mock her again.
"Where have you been?"
As soon as he finished eating, Fu Yanjie showed up.
There's nothing to hide from a good brother.
Jiang Xu directly told him, "I went to Deep City and made nine million."
"Ha ha." Fu Yanjie pointed at himself and said, "Do I look like a fool to you?"
Jiang Xu nodded, "Aren't you?"
"Get lost!" Fu Yanjie said angrily.
Then he glanced at An Nuonuo and softly said, "Can you come outside with me for a moment? I have something to tell you."
Jiang Xu found this strange.
Why was he wriggling around so much?
But he still followed him outside.
"Go on, what is it?"
"Well...it's like this," Fu Yanjie's gaze flickered. "I have a friend...
A few days ago, he met a girl. She's really pretty, very gentle, and he really likes her.
But this girl is hot and cold towards him, so he doesn't know whether to continue or not."
Jiang Xu became interested, "When did you meet a girl? Why don't I know?"
Fu Yanjie became flustered "Not me, I already said, it's my friend."
"Alright alright, your friend." Jiang Xu was speechless, "So, your...your friend, has he spent any money on her?"
Fu Yanjie stuttered, "Um...he bought a designer bag, treated her to several western meals, went to a movie...even gifted her a mobile phone."
Holy Moly!" Jiang Xu was shocked, "What's up with your friend?
He gave so many gifts even before the relationship was confirmed?"
Fu Yanjie protested, "Didn't you used to do the same?"
Damn, so he's using this to attack me, huh?
Jiang Xu rolled his eyes, "Alright alright, is there any chat record? Can I take a look?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Yanjie was about to pull out his mobile phone.
But he reacted just in time, "I already told you it's my friend, how would I have chat records?"
This guy is still playing tough.
But, Jiang Xu already had a hunch.
There was a significant chance that Fu Yanjie had encountered a foxy type, and she was pretty experienced too.
She had him firmly under her control with ease.
"Listen to me." Jiang Xu patted his shoulder, "The woman you met is not within your capabilities.
But weren't you getting close with Zhang Yuanyuan? She's a good girl."
"No, I just like her!" Fu Yanjie became obstinate.
Grabbing Jiang Xu's hand, he pleaded, "I really like her.
You have to tell me. Is there a way I can win her over?"
"Sigh." Jiang Xu sighed, "Alright, I'll tell you a secret formula for chasing a girl."