Chapter 541: Initial Stage Of Maturity

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Alfredo Poutine Soup

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DesTheSloth

“What’re you thinking of?”

Xue Shao sensed a pair of cool hands covering his eyes. The soft sense of touch dragged him back to reality from wishful thinking.

He didn’t sleep well last night… not because of the appointment, but due to the mysterious boss. He was too scared to sleep well.

“Nothing, just spacing out.” Xue Shao shook his head and started to size up Xu Jiayi.

She didn’t have any makeup on and was dressed casually. Xue Shao was amazed at her good skin, which was as delicate as a little girl.

The outline of her face had turned deeper. The only other differences were the longer hair and taller height—but the behavior was still the same, such as covering his eyes.

“Then let’s go.” Xu Jiayi said while holding Xue Shao’s hand.

The spontaneous action made Xue Shao feel a bit lost… because he didn’t feel awkward at all.

…

It seemed that Xu Jiayi had arranged today’s route. They rented two bikes with the bike sharing service. Xu Jiayi constantly kept rushing in front and asking Xue Shao to chase after her.

Xue Shao had never known that this woman was so energetic. He attributed it to her job nature—geological prospecting.

He couldn’t even catch up to her.

Xue Shao gasped for air while looking at his loose clothes and his big belly that couldn’t be covered, thinking he should lose weight.

But he had to admit that it was a good route arranged by Xu Jiayi.

It was a coastal city. They escaped from the hotel, going through the mountain roads, and almost saw the view of half the city.

At last, Xu Jiayi stopped at the hillside, with both hands grasping the handrail and looking down— Xue Shao was still riding hard there.

The wind blew up her hair, but Xue Shao tried his best to ride up. He felt it long and hard to ride the last dozens of meters’ way.

And she looked unreachable.

But he still tried, until he used up all his energy, reaching the resting spot, and gaining a feeling of success.

But Xu Jiayi had ridden her bike down, gliding the way downhill, as if saying ‘Lulululu'(mocking) to Xue Shao.

She seemed unwilling to be caught up.

She said she wanted to make fun of him last night.

Xue Shao massaged his forehead, and thought he was lucky because it was a downhill path.

“Don’t run! I won’t let you go if I catch up!!” Xue Shao shouted at the back.

She was laughing in front; the laughter was like a song, spreading over the hill.

It made Xue Shao think back to the time when he borrowed a new bike from his classmate and took her to the suburbs, she had the same laughter.

He felt the downhill path was too short and time had turned faster.

…

Their next stop was the famous snack street— at the foot of the hill.

“There’s no sugar picture.” Xu Jiayi said with disappointment.

“It is becoming rarer and rarer. Even that old man who usually sets up his stall on our way to school isn’t there anymore.” Xue Shao shook his head.

“Ah… I see.”

Xu Jiayi sighed with disappointment, but she came to herself soon, “I feel sad, Xue Shao, I won’t be happy unless you buy me cotton candy.”

“…can you still eat?” Xue Shao was shocked, but smiled then, “Well, you’re a foodie and have a stomach like a black hole.”

“But I’m not fatty!” Xu Jiayi tongue stuck out, and ran quickly to the cotton candy stall.

‘Did 11 years pass?’

“But can you still eat lunch?”

Xue Shao followed her.

He always chased after her figure.

…

Xue Shao could not eat as much as Xu Jiayi—he felt uncomfortable after eating so much and really ended up in the hospital that day.

It must be because the food is dirty— he only ate one thing, and that was due to Xu Jiayi eating so heartily that he couldn’t resist himself..

“Sorry you had to waste half a day to accompany me.” Xue Shao face paled, sitting in the infusion room and looking at Xu Jiayi with an apologetic expression, “I was the one that should have accompanied you today.”

“You are accompanying me right now.” Xu Jiayi said while gazing at the watch on the wall.

Xue Shao’s phone rang as he was about to reply. He was stunned by the caller ID and found Xu Jiayi looking at him now.

“Girlfriend?” Xu Jiayi asked.

Xue Shao nodded, he didn’t want to lie to her.

She just smiled, and walked away. He found she left with drooping shoulders.

It was from Wan Zishan with some trifles. She said the wedding dress was ready and she had written many invitation cards and asked his class president to help spread the word among his classmates, something like these.

Xue Shao replied her with patience, he even wanted Wan Zishan to stay on the phone longer.

He looked at the clock, and counted how many circles the minute and second hand had spun.

Because he didn’t know how to face the woman walking away. Well, ever since they met in the hotel, he hadn’t known how to face her.

…

He got acute gastroenteritis. After an injection, he didn’t have to stay in the hospital. However, since they left the hospital, Xu Jiayi had not spoken to him.

Both looked at the landscape outside, the driver might think they were lovers that quarreled.

When the got off, Xue Shao told her, “I’m getting married.”

Xu Jiayi wasn’t surprised and acted calmly… Xue Shao was aware of how long they had spent in silence, from the hospital to the hotel.

“Are you free tomorrow?” Xu Jiayi replied.

He got the same reply as yesterday except that he was sick this time… He didn’t know if the mysterious boss would come to his room tonight.

…

…

Xue Shao didn’t sleep in the first half of the night, but fell asleep after 2 a.m.

He didn’t know if the boss came but he felt nothing was wrong with his stomach.

Xue Shao met Xu Jiayi in the cafeteria for breakfast.

He looked at Xu Jiayi sitting there while eating her food. When she