Fearing that Chen Jiayan might have been waiting a while.
Yet as soon as she exited, Chen Jiayan was already waiting in the corridor.
The corridor was designed in a retro style, well-lit even during the day, adorned with murals, and Chen Jiayan, dressed in casual attire, leaned lazily against the wall.
He was slightly tilting his head down, looking at his phone.
The slightly curled fringe on his forehead sheltered his brows, creating a striking contrast against his pale skin and dark hair.
Every time she saw him, Xie Baola was amazed by his charm.
Xie Baola hopped in front of him, her hand taking the initiative to latch onto his arm, "Let’s go."
Chen Jiayan slipped his phone into his pocket and casually freed his arm from her grasp, then headed towards the elevator entrance.
Xie Baola followed him, "The way you were waiting for me earlier suddenly made my heart flutter."
Chen Jiayan didn’t quite grasp her point.
Wasn’t it just a trivial matter?
What was there to be thrilled about?
"Could it be that you’re mistaken about your own feelings?" Chen Jiayan asked.
Xie Baola pouted, "No, I’ve always trusted my feelings."
The two entered the elevator, which slowly descended.
Suddenly, Xie Baola added, "Chen Jiayan, don’t you feel like we’re here on a date?"
"Aren’t we just meal companions?"
How did the topic shift to dating?
She really never ran out of things to say.
"That’s true, but considering you joined me for shopping, I’ll treat you to dinner tonight," Xie Baola said, her eyes and eyebrows beaming.
Chen Jiayan smiled faintly, "Then thank you, Miss Xie."
Xie Baola frowned, "Chen Jiayan, can you stop calling me Miss Xie?"
After all, she always calls him by his full name.
They’ve also hung out for so long, yet he still insisted on calling her Miss Xie.
Wasn’t it unnecessary to make such a clear distinction?
"Miss Xie sounds so distant, and we’ve been through thick and thin together, yet you still address me formally?"
Chen Jiayan didn’t quite understand, "...When did we go through thick and thin together?"
"When we went skydiving."
Xie Baola declared confidently, "Such dangerous activities can threaten our lives, doesn’t that mean we’ve shared life-threatening experiences?"
If he said no, she felt like hitting him!
If that didn’t count, then what did?
Wasn’t that just a nonsensical argument?
"Then you and Da Pao have been through life-threatening experiences too," he paused and added, "Me too."
"That’s true, but I don’t like them, I don’t care about such experiences with people I don’t like."
"Only when something is meaningful does it become significant."
Chen Jiayan surprisingly couldn’t refute her.
The two arrived outside the hotel, Chen Jiayan looking around.
The hotel they were staying at was the most bustling in Aocheng.
Of course, the surroundings were incredibly lively.
People were coming and going.
It was not much different from the Mainland.
Only, the street scene was imbued with a unique cultural ambience found only in Aocheng.
Chen Jiayan turned his head, "Where do you want to shop?"
Was that even a question?
"Obviously, the largest mall here!"
The mall was not far from the hotel, and the two casually walked there.
Upon entering the mall, Xie Baola switched to a shopping spree mode.
Miss Xie did not mind spending money and ended up with many purchases.
After shopping, carrying several bags, they were about to leave the mall when they passed a men’s clothing store.
Xie Baola paused and tilted her head towards Chen Jiayan, "Men’s clothing store, let’s have a look inside." The source of this content ɪs NoᴠᴇFɪre.nᴇt
Chen Jiayan declined casually, "No need, I don’t need to shop."
"We’re here already, it wouldn’t hurt to look."
Without any discussion, Xie Baola pulled Chen Jiayan into the men’s clothing store.
Chen Jiayan was tall and looked slim, but he also had muscles.
His physique was truly splendid.
Better than some international male models at being clothes hangers.
She had long been envious of his physique.
She was eager to see the ’scenery’ under his clothes.
Xie Baola was getting impatient.
Chen Jiayan truly was the man she had chased for the longest time.
"Considering you’ve been shopping with me for hours without a single complaint, I’ll buy you a new outfit as a reward."
Xie Baola had a good fashion sense and an eye for aesthetics, so she picked out a suit, shirt, and trousers for him.
She had the whole set ready.
Chen Jiayan didn’t move.
Xie Baola pushed him into the fitting room, "Come out once you’ve changed."
She was assertive and dominant.
While Chen Jiayan was trying on clothes inside, Xie Baola sat on the outside sofa playing with her phone.
When Chen Jiayan came out of the fitting room, Xie Baola took her eyes off her phone.
Standing before her was a very slim and upright man, with extremely pleasing features and pale skin that emitted a cool aura.
Xie Baola stood up, approached Chen Jiayan, "It looks really good, my taste is indeed impeccable, let’s get this set."
Xie Baola paid without another word, and Chen Jiayan didn’t even get a chance to refuse.
Seeing the amount Xie Baola paid, Chen Jiayan transferred the money to her WeChat.
Xie Baola’s expression soured at the transaction.
"What do you mean by this?"
"There’s no reason for you to buy me clothes, just take the money," Chen Jiayan put away his phone.
Xie Baola frowned unhappily, "I bought it as a thanks for accompanying me shopping, isn’t that reason enough?"
"There’s no need, I just had nothing else to do, and went shopping to pass the time."
Xie Baola forced a laugh.
She didn’t accept his money.
So he wanted to make a clear distinction between them, did he?
Well, she refused to let that happen.
She insisted on entangling their lives together!
"I’m hungry, let’s go have dinner."
Xie Baola’s face showed she was upset, yet she still turned to ask him, "What would you like to eat?"
Chen Jiayan narrowed his eyes slightly, "I saw a restaurant earlier that looked decent, let’s go there now."
The two, carrying their shopping bags, entered the restaurant.
Xie Baola ordered and then handed the menu to Chen Jiayan.
He didn’t take it but told the waiter to bring the same as what Xie Baola had ordered.
Their seats were by the window.
Xie Baola’s gaze shifted from his face to the bustling traffic outside, "Chen Jiayan, have you been to Aocheng before?"
"I came here once before."
"This is my first time."
"Aocheng is quite nice."
"Would you accompany me next time I want to come here?"
Xie Baola’s gaze fixed on his face.
Her stare felt tangible, laden with unspoken emotions.
Chen Jiayan glanced outside the window, avoiding her gaze, "Miss Xie, if you want to come, you could invite other friends."
Xie Baola chuckled lightly, though the laugh was somewhat cold.
"But I don’t want other friends, I just want you as a friend."
Chen Jiayan was silent for a few seconds, his tone indifferent as he replied, "If I’m free, then that’s fine."
Xie Baola didn’t pursue the matter further.
Such words sounded like a hypothetical.
So naturally, there was no need to continue.
Suddenly, her phone in the bag rang, Xie Baola pulled it out and answered the call.
"Paula, are you and Jiayan still at the hotel?"