Ch17 - Both You Handsome Guys, Come Learn About Our Limited Event

The weather was gloomy, but it could not stop the unrestrained, pleasant atmosphere that pervaded the amusement park.

The innocent laughter of children that came from within, young couples that held hands, and foreign tourists who found company in one another. All these should have made the mood of anyone in this place better. 

Ni Naru: “……”

Qiao Yi: “…….”

Li Zhongchen forked messily at his french fries. “Don’t, the two of you can just talk about what you need to, just don’t look at me. You can even take it as if I don’t exist, but I have no control over others that look my way.”

His sword-like brows were dense with unconcealed valiance. 

He did not have to do anything. As soon as Li Zhongchen appeared, he would always be able to attract the attention of girls.

He had an arrogant temperament and appeared cynical. But if one were to put it bluntly, he had the face of a perfect and provocative scumbag. It was the face of a partner that thousands of young girls would dream of being in a passionate relationship with, their lives having been worth living after dating.

But on the contrary, the word ‘debauchery’ was something that could not be associated with him. After all, aside from Qiao Yi, no one else had been able to seduce him successfully.

At the same time, the point of view shifted to the Subway in the amusement park. The things that could be ordered were still hamburgers, french fries, and the like.

Probably realizing that the atmosphere was not right, the two young disciples consciously moved to sit a few tables away and were currently chatting enthusiastically about the new match season, not daring to disturb.

As for Li Zhongchen, who was uninvited, pestered endlessly. “Didn’t you two agree to meet here to talk about the lawsuit? If you don’t mind, allow me to listen in as well?”

Qiao Yi lowered his gaze, exasperated. “…….Is your zodiac a tag along? Why must you insist on sticking to me.”

Li Zhongchen feigned innocence. “I didn’t know that you would come. It was Zheng Xiaokui that lass that hired me to be her DiDi driver for a day. Our meeting today is considered a coincidence. If it isn’t by chance, then it must be fate.” 

This nonsense that was spoken in a serious tone stunned Ni Naru into laughter.

As Qiao Yi’s friend — the pure, unadulterated kind without a hint of romantic ambiguity between males and females — No matter how much Ni Naru racked her brains for any memories of peaceful times she had with Li Zhongchen present, this was the first and only time. 

“I was thinking about it, it’s only been a year and a half. God Zhong, you have changed so much.” Ni Naru teased him. “If it was the past, I’m guessing the table would have been flipped.”

After hearing that, Li Zhongchen coughed dryly and squeezed out a smile. 

He went completely against his internal thoughts and responded to Ni Naru, “how so?” Then he turned to Qiao Yi, his tone calm. “If you really think I’m in the way, I can go over there and sit with those two brats. We can talk after you’re done?”

“……” Qiao Yi was a little tired and was unwilling to say much. He flipped open the paper copies of information that Ni Naru had brought him and said vaguely, “as long as you aren’t annoying.”

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When Li Zhongchen heard this, he knew that Qiao Yi had compromised.

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As Ni Naru talked, Qiao Yi silently raised his eyes and glanced over at Li Zhongchen a few times.

His breathing was even, but his heart was beating violently; his gaze held many hidden meanings within them. He could not restrain the layers upon layers of thoughts within his heart, ready to be disclosed at any moment.

——But in the end, he still thought to himself, forget it. How long had it been? He really did not want to reminisce about the days where they had tormented one another.  

Ni Naru talked for about seven or eight minutes and finally said, “Qiao, as long as there are no problems, your contract can finally be terminated after the hearing this time.”

Qiao Yi’s tone was flat. “I hope so. I really don’t want to drag this on any longer. It’s exhausting.”

When he said that, Li Zhongchen was stunned in an instant.

After all, Qiao Yi had been tied up with this troublesome matter for far too long. But this was the first time he had expressed his exhaustion. Li Zhongchen feigned indifference, but he was tumultuous on the inside. 

He heard Qiao Yi continue, “let’s do this for the time being. Thank you for making the trip.”

Ni Naru smiled generously. “You don’t have to be so polite with me. Besides, I had just returned to China yesterday and also asked my friends out to play today. They should be at the main entrance any moment now, shall we go together?”

As soon as she said that.

The agitation caused Li Zhongchen to look up instantly with an implication along the lines of ‘sister, I beg you, please don’t talk nonsense.’ 

Ni Naru, who felt his aggressive aura, “……”

Qiao Yi rested his chin on one hand, implying something else. “It may not be convenient.”

“That’s true,” after hearing that, Ni Naru smiled deliberately at Li Zhongchen. “God Zhong really is a loyal fan of my fiance. It hasn’t changed over the years.”

The heat turned on in the American fast food store. 

Right at that moment, a staff member who was posing in a mascot outfit appeared. There were many sounds of surprise that came from the children around them, making the area around them noisy.

Li Zhongchen was furious, but he still had to endure and hold back his anger.

When he saw that Qiao Yi’s expression did not even change when he glanced over, a scheme came to his mind. “Your family’s God Qiao is very charming. As his ex, I am most definitely still hung up on him. Miss NI should hold onto him tight.”

As soon as the words were said, Ni Naru made a silencing gesture, advising him to be careful of what he said. Then, she bade Qiao Yi goodbye and left. 

The children rushed up and stuck close to interact and play with the mascot. It was very lively over there, which was a sharp contrast with the atmosphere between the two of them.

Qiao Yi took a sip of his coffee and did not take the initiative to speak, causing Li Zhongchen, who was seated across him to feel prickles down his spine. Eventually, he pretended to drink something to ease the awkwardness as he thought of what to say.

“Talk,” Qiao Yi gently put down the coffee cup. “After we’re done talking, I should head on back early.”

“……” Li Zhongchen internally panicked. “Qiao Yi, are you that uncomfortable staying by my side for even a second?” 

Qiao Yi looked at him with his arms folded, his glacial features tinged with a smile. “What can I do by staying with you? Date? Have we not dated enough?”

It was probably because it was rare for Li Zhongchen to sell pity.

Qiao Yi found his appearance laughable. It wasn’t just funny, but rather it was the sense of dissonance that came from a tiger or leopard disguised as a kitten, causing one not to know whether to laugh or cry.

“My mouth misbehaved earlier. Don’t take it to heart,” Li Zhongchen regretted falling for Ni Naru’s tricks and said things he should not have said. He quickly changed the subject. “Also, I am rather curious, what is the relationship between Ni Naru and Xiao Su?” 

Qiao Yi responded concisely. “Cousins.”

……So that’s how it was.

No wonder he found Sugi displeasing to the eyes.

Li Zhongchen rubbed the bridge of his nose, a little guilty. “You really won’t consider coming to our team?” 

Qiao Yi: “I won’t consider.”

“……”

How were they supposed to talk like that?!

Li Zhongchen had no choice but to soften up. “What is the reason? Or did you not even want to give me a reason? Anyway, the impression you have of me is negative, even talking to me is a waste of your saliva.” 

How many people had once hinted to him that both men and women wanted to climb into his bed.

But for his entire life, Li Zhongchen had only been good with Qiao Yi. Usually, it was others that pestered him. Yet now, he had become the one who brazenly clung to the past. Qiao Yi was likely thinking how he could be this thick-skinned.

“……” However, Qiao Yi frowned. “When have I said anything like that.”

Li Zhongchen said it openly. “You were obviously unhappy when you were stuck playing in the American server. You want to sign back into the domestic server, but did not even consider SVG at all from the get go. Isn’t that because of me? Do you really not have any selfish motives?” 

But Qiao Yi was indifferent. “Alright. I can give you the reason. First, it’s true that I don’t want to be involved with you. Secondly, it’s because your SVG’s playstyle is not suitable for me.”

The other’s words were concise and direct.

Li Zhongchen could only hold back the mouthful of blood in his heart. He was stifled into silence for a long time. As soon as he was about to organize his thoughts and persuade Qiao Yi not to be block-headed to look at the current SVG with lens of the past——

He narrowed his eyes and spoke in a deep voice. “Then what about OPW? Are you sure that they are what you want……” 

He was not finished speaking , but was suddenly interrupted.

All they saw was a big bear mascot and a female staff appearing at their table in an instant as though they had teleported.

“Hello, both cute brothers!” The staff handed them a box with both hands. “Our candy festival limited event is held both today and tomorrow. There is a park-wide stamp collecting game. It requires two people to be in a team. When all stamps are collected, there will be mysterious gifts waiting for you!”

The big bear waved his arms around, making a machine recorded roar. “Ao wu—Ao wu—” 

The staff covered her mouth and giggled. “Wow! Our park’s mascot teddy is inviting the both of you enthusiastically! I wonder if the two of you are interested in participating?”

Li Zhongchen and Qiao Yi: “……”

Were they both regarded the same as those innocent and silly children from earlier?

After half a second of silence, both of them spoke at the same time. 

Qiao Yi: “Not interested.”

Li Zhongchen: “I am very interested.”

“??”

“Both of us specifically came for this event, how could we not be interested?” 

“…….” Qiao Yi was shocked by his ability to utter nonsense with his eyes wide open without a change in his expression.