The money in his hand was the same color as it, as if it wanted to ignite, scorching and burning his hand. But Chen Ju was reluctant to let go. He carefully folded the one hundred yuan bills and put them in his pocket. He quickly wiped his wet eyes with his sleeve, took a deep breath, and walked out of the corridor.
The hotel was very busy at night and needed staff everywhere. Chen Ju quickly forgot what had just happened. Only when passing by the private room where Jiang Zhou was, he would subconsciously lower his head and speed up his steps.
He was busy until half past nine, and Chen Ju Chen Ju finally had some free time to take a break and have dinner.
He picked up today’s boxed lunch in the back kitchen and held the box as he searched for a corner of the empty hall. He squatted behind a flower pot and began to eat slowly, enjoying the time of eating alone.
At that house, Chen Ju always had to wait until his uncle’s family finished eating before he could go out to eat. Many times, there would only be a bowl of rice and some vegetable soup left.
The elevator door in the lobby opened, and Liu Shengyue stepped out first, carrying a small bag in her hand. She continued their previous conversation: “Isn’t Grandpa Jiang coming back in a month? You can reschedule another day to come out.”
Jiang Zhou slowed his pace and didn’t walk side-by-side with Liu Shengyue. He said in a flat tone: “I have something to do that day, and I can’t push back the appointment.”
“What am I supposed to do then?” Liu Shengyue stopped, turned around and looked at Jiang Zhou pitifully. “You know my dad is stubborn. Can you really bear to see me go on a blind date with a stranger?”
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“Jie!” Liu Jingque, who was walking behind, hurried forward and said helplessly, “Zhou Ge, why did you offend my sister again? It’s so late, and she’s been drinking. Please don’t drive like last time.”
“The key is inside; she can’t drive.” Jiang Zhou handed Liu Shengyue’s bag to Liu Jingque.
“That’s alright then. I’ll go first, Zhou Ge, let’s meet next time~” Liu Jingque took the bag and hurriedly chased after her.
The hall returned to calm once again. The polite smile in Jiang Zhou’s eyes dissipated as he turned his head slightly. His gaze fell behind the flower pot in the shade.
Chen Ju felt a tremor in his body as he sensed Jiang Zhou’s gaze. Nervously, he shrunk his body and moved slightly behind the flower pot.
He didn’t mean to eavesdrop, and from such a distance, he couldn’t hear clearly what the two were saying. He only knew they seemed like a couple arguing.
Moreover, he had thought Jiang Zhou and that woman quarreled like a couple. He didn’t bother to pay attention to what they were arguing about. Up to now, his heart was still depressed, and the box lunch was no longer seemed appetising.
Jiang Zhou walked over in this direction, and he indeed noticed Chen Ju. Chen Ju clenched the lunch box in his hand, not knowing what to do. But when he realized it, Jiang Zhou had already stopped in front of him.
“Come out.” Jiang Zhou’s voice did not fluctuate.
Chen Ju knew Jiang Zhou was angry because he had eavesdropped. Jiang Zhou disliked others following him the most. In high school, Chen Ju used to secretly follow Jiang Zhou to find out where he lived and what he usually did in his free time. But he would always be discovered every time.
He still rememberd Jiang Zhou’s indifferent eyes filled with disgust.
“I wasn’t eavesdropping,” Chen Ju stood up slowly, leaning his back against the wall, and explained in a low voice, “I was here eating.”
Jiang Zhou’s gaze fell on the shabby lunch box in Chen Ju’s hand as he asked, “Is this what you’re having for dinner?”
Chen Ju subconsciously tried to stuff the lunch box into his chest, using one arm to block it in front of him. He replied embarrassingly, “Just something random, a light meal.”
Fortunately, Jiang Zhou didn’t continue to ask about the lunch box. He stretched out his hand and said concisely: “Mobile phone.”
Chen Ju glanced at Jiang Zhou’s palm, looking puzzled, and raised his head, asking in a dazed manner, “What?”
Jiang Zhou frowned slightly, appearing impatient. He said in a deep voice: “You haven’t given me your number yet, so I can’t contact you. It’s very troublesome.”
“Ah,” Chen Ju was stunned, then lowered his head, staring at the shabby lunch box. After hesitating for a long time, and finally uttered a few words. His voice was so low that it was almost inaudible. “I don’t have a mobile phone.”
He had no friends and no one to contact. Such things as mobile phones were not necessary for him. In addition, they were quite expensive, enough to cover several meals, so he had never bought one.
“Don’t you even have a mobile phone?” Jiang Zhou’s cold voice remained steady, devoid of any fluctuations. To Chen Ju’s ears, it sounded like he was doubting the credibility of what he had just said.
He lowered his head in embarrassment, his eyes slightly warm with tears. Fortunately, at that moment, the walkie-talkie rang. The manager called him to the back kitchen to wash dishes.
“I, I’m going to work.” Chen Ju nodded towards Jiang Zhou, then hurriedly ran away like a frightened rabbit.
Reading this novel is like torturing my kokoro. I’m wondering why I still read this novel…
Me too.
I know it doesn’t get better for a good while… but I want it to so bad. Both clearly have feelings for the other, just both of them have no idea how to express it well 😭😭
+1 again. You’re right.
Someone sign up their names for a communication class🙂
+1 are we masochists? ಥ‿ಥ
I doubt so ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ
That would explain why I’m still reading this •́ ‿ ,•̀
Same 😭
What is his mouth made up of? Rocks and stones? No wonder it’s so harsh.
My baby already has inferiority complex nd u ain’t helping him a bit! Also who exactly is tht woman!?
He has already suffered so much SO STAPH ITH!!🖐🏻
Chen Ju’s uncle and his family are scums (with the exception of that big bro who already left 😔) I can’t imagine having forced to be independent with no one to lean on at such a young age T-T
And Jiang zhou you dolt, you better treat him right afterwards 😭
STOP YOU’RE SCARING MY CHEN JU!! 😭 You made him cry!!
Currently preparing my handkerchief to give it to baby Chen Ju. Imagining his pretty face trying to stop crying is so pitiful for me.
Jiang Zhou you better treat my baby well He has already suffered enough 😭