Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Xiaoyan Really Wants to Go Home

Looking at her appearance alone, even if Xiaoyan stood next to the outstanding Chi Xinyue, she wouldn’t be overshadowed in the slightest. She was a top-university student in her twenties, entirely natural without any cosmetic enhancements. She was beautiful, had a fantastic figure, and possessed two major assets that stood head and shoulders above the rest.

Aside from some aspects of her personality and her way of handling things that Zhang Yan didn’t quite like, anyone else in his shoes would have eagerly welcomed her affections with all five limbs. However, Zhang Yan’s control over his own heart was already incredibly precise. He knew that right now, he only wanted to get into bed with this girl, but he hadn’t actually developed feelings for her. So, he needed to wait a bit longer.

Zhang Yan took Xiaoyan to that familiar French restaurant. Having passed the dual certification of Xia Xiqing and Chi Xinyue, this place was top-notch in both atmosphere and taste. For bringing a girl out to dinner, it might not be the most expensive, but it was absolutely the right choice.

"Sir, miss, right this way."

Zhang Yan took a second look at the waiter leading the way. He wondered, "Why does this waiter look somewhat familiar? I feel like he’s looking at me weirdly. Do I owe him money?"

He might have forgotten this waiter who had coincidentally served him on his previous two visits, but in the waiter’s eyes, he wouldn’t forget Zhang Yan even if he turned to ashes! At this moment, the waiter was roaring internally, "He changed her again! The woman beside him changed again! And how are they all of such high quality? Why doesn’t he just go die!"

Sitting across from each other, Xiaoyan looked around in immense satisfaction. "Zhang Yan, the environment here is so nice. You must bring girls here often, right?"

"It’s alright. You’re the third girl I’ve personally invited to eat here."

This number was vastly lower than what Xiaoyan had expected. Her eyes lit up as a sense of being outstanding and unique swelled within her. "The girls lucky enough to be invited here by you must all be very beautiful, right?"

"Naturally. I’m completely obsessed with good looks."

Indirectly praised, Xiaoyan couldn’t suppress the upward curve of her lips. The dishes that had been prepared for a long time were finally served, plate by plate.

"Zhang Yan, the plating here is so exquisite. Can I take a picture before we eat?"

"No problem, go ahead."

The atmosphere and the presentation of the dishes here hit all of Xiaoyan’s sweet spots. This was the life she dreamed of, the exact kind she constantly saw on her Friends Circle and Little Red Book. She thought, "If only I could live this kind of life every day from now on."

CLICK, CLICK.

She carefully chose the angles to take close-up shots of every single dish, snapping multiple pictures for each one. Girls really had a high enthusiasm for sharing their lives. Zhang Yan had genuinely experienced a lot of things during his recent bouts of eating, drinking, and having fun, but he had barely posted anything on his Friends Circle. It seemed he needed to learn from them more in the future. It wasn’t that he wanted to show off; he just wanted to share his life too.

The French restaurant served its food course by course with a certain interval between each dish. The purpose was to let the guests savor each course carefully and allow time to cleanse their palates for the next one. The entire dining experience was unhurried and elegant, and it didn’t stop Zhang Yan and Xiaoyan from chatting as they ate.

"Where is your family from?"

"I’m from Chongqing."

"No wonder. When we had pufferfish last time, I noticed you could handle spicy food really well. Your Mandarin is pretty good, though. You don’t have an accent at all."

"I only speak my hometown dialect when I’m on the phone with my family. Besides, aren’t you the same, Zhang Yan? I can’t hear a trace of your Northeast accent either."

"It’s alright. We people from Meng City all speak pretty good Mandarin. Why didn’t you go home for the holidays?"

"It’s way too hot back home. Staying here is perfect for escaping the summer heat. Plus, while I’m here, I can practice dancing with my local classmates."

"I remember you’re studying dance?"

"Yeah, mainly focusing on folk dance. Oh, right, I arranged to practice with my classmates tomorrow afternoon. Zhang Yan, do you want to come and watch?"

"At the school’s dance studio?"

"At a dance studio we rented outside. There are too many people at school."

"Are people just allowed to casually watch you guys practice?"

"Of course we wouldn’t let just anyone casually watch. Well, except for last time... Anyway, if it’s you, Zhang Yan, it’s definitely fine. The girls will be more than thrilled to see that I invited a huge hottie over."

Seeing how confidently she extended the invitation, Zhang Yan knew that among the group practicing tomorrow, there definitely wouldn’t be anyone prettier than her. Therefore, he wasn’t terribly interested. If he wanted to watch someone dance, wouldn’t it be better to find an elegant private room and have Xiaoyan dance for him alone? Once the mood was right, they could even...

Faintly reminded of the Five Thousand Years of Chinese Civilization, Zhang Yan decided that, if the opportunity arose, he absolutely had to take Xiaoyan to Yiyi for some advanced training. Yiyi’s dancing might not be as professional as Xiaoyan’s, but the techniques she could teach her were virtually endless. Imagining Xiaoyan, with her gorgeous face and stunning figure, being trained by him to be just like Yiyi and dancing exclusively for him, Zhang Yan actually started to look forward to it.

"I’ll see how tomorrow goes. If business isn’t too busy, I’ll definitely go."

Having secured another date with Zhang Yan, Xiaoyan was visibly delighted. She picked up her specially supplied white wine and clinked glasses with him. Since he had to drive, Zhang Yan naturally substituted his wine with cola.

Xiaoyan thoroughly enjoyed this meal, and by the time it ended, she was already a little tipsy. According to her original plan, she was going to find an excuse to drag Zhang Yan around the luxury brand stores, hoping that the boss would be in a good mood and reward her with a few gifts. After all, it seemed her best friend Chi Xinyue had acquired a ton of gifts exactly this way. Why shouldn’t she?

But today’s situation was a bit special. Her current state was truly unsuitable for continued shopping. Just a moment ago, she had sneaked off to the restroom to check the wad of silk stockings in her bag, only to find them completely covered in toilet paper scraps. She definitely couldn’t wear them again until she went home and gave them a good wash. Making her go shopping in her current state would be a fate worse than death!

This was simply too crazy.

However, what she feared most came to pass. Zhang Yan, of course, also knew her current state.

"We’ve eaten quite a lot. How about we go for a walk and do some shopping?"

Receiving this rare invitation from Zhang Yan left Xiaoyan feeling incredibly torn. On one hand, her condition was genuinely unsuitable for wandering around outside. If she were exposed on the street, she would be socially dead. But on the other hand, this was the first time Zhang Yan had taken the initiative to invite her shopping. It was a rare opportunity. If she actively rejected him, would it displease him and ruin her chances for good?

After struggling internally for a long time, she secretly gritted her teeth, unwilling to let this opportunity slip away.

"Sure, Zhang Yan. I just so happen to have eaten a little too much and want to go for a nice stroll."

Chuckling wickedly in his mind, Zhang Yan brought Xiaoyan to the most bustling core commercial district. Looking at the sea of people in front of her and imagining the potential shoulder-to-shoulder crowding in a little while, the thought of someone accidentally bumping into her and exposing her current state made Xiaoyan already regret her decision.

She wanted to go home.

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