With a heart full of anxiety and unease, Su Wan’er still made her way to the seafood buffet restaurant.
This was her first time visiting a place like this; even the meal vouchers in her hand weren’t purchased by her.
Previously, after trying on clothes and returning to the dormitory, Lai Weiyi had shoved two tickets into her hands, claiming she had won them in a raffle.
But whether it was a real prize or not, only she knew the truth.
At the time, Lai Weiyi had said, “These are double tickets. If you make a person without a companion like me go to a buffet, it would look too miserable, wouldn’t it?”
“It is better to give them to you. Whether it is with your sister or someone else, at least you have a partner.”
Unable to decline, Su Wan’er could only accept the other girl’s kindness helplessly.
“Gu Bai… where are you?”
Every night, Moore Street in the university town became quite lively with people coming and going, making it a bit troublesome to find Gu Bai.
Just as Su Wan’er was feeling at a loss, her phone rang.
Gu Bai had sent a message saying.
“There are too many people on Moore Street to meet up easily, so I am waiting for you at the intersection.”
On the other side of the phone, after sending the message, Gu Bai gazed out at the bustling Moore Street where quite a few bosses recognized him.
After all, during his university years, he had taken on so many part-time jobs that he would try his hand at any opening he found.
Coupled with the fact that the business owners on Moore Street were part of the same social circle, he gradually became familiar with them over time.
“Hey!”
A barbecue restaurant owner shouted to Gu Bai, “Little Brother Bai, are you here to look for work again today? I need some help at my place…”
Before the older man could finish, Gu Bai politely declined the offer with a smile and replied.
“Sorry, Boss Li, I am not out for part-time work today; I am just strolling around.”
“Oh?”
Upon hearing this, Boss Li’s expression turned complex.
He seemed to want to say something but hesitated, yet in the end, he spoke in his usual tone.
“Waiting for that girlfriend of yours again? According to routine, she is bound to be late; come in and sit down.”
“No, thank you.”
Gu Bai glanced at his phone; there were 10 minutes left until the time he had agreed to meet Su Wan’er.
Before, whenever he waited for Su Shu, he would arrive 30 minutes early, only to often wait for over 1 hour.
Su Shu would be late almost every time.
According to her, girls needed time to do their makeup and get dressed, and what was so wrong with waiting a little?
However, he was not waiting for her now, but another young girl.
He hoped she wouldn’t make him wait for over 1 hour as well…
He didn’t have that kind of patience anymore.
“Little Brother Bai, take some advice from your elder. I know you treasure that relationship, but that girl named Su Shu clearly doesn’t like you; you should give up sooner.”
Seeing Gu Bai like this, the elderly Boss Li certainly felt a bit heartbroken.
This young man’s hard work was something not just he, but every boss on Moore Street had witnessed.
This kind of one-sided affection would only lead to a tragedy.
After hearing Boss Li’s words, Gu Bai came back to his senses and said.
“No, Boss Li, you have misunderstood. I am not waiting for Su Shu, and I have nothing to do with her anymore.”
“Really!?”
Boss Li was shocked to hear this.
He didn’t expect that Gu Bai would have moved on from her without a word.
No wonder he had quit so many part-time jobs yesterday; so that was what it was about.
After the shock, Boss Li was happy for Gu Bai.
He grabbed a large bag of skewers, walked out of his shop, and patted Gu Bai on the shoulder.
“The world is full of flowers, don’t worry, young man; you will find someone more suitable.”
Gu Bai helplessly took the large bag of skewers from the other man and continued.
“Why does it feel like you are happier about my breakup than if you had won the lottery, Boss Li?”
“Isn’t it because I felt it wasn’t worth it for the previous you? Hahaha!”
Boss Li laughed, then continued.
“You are a diligent and steady young man. Many girls these days don’t favor that, and they might prefer those so-called stylish boys who know how to play the game.”
“But to be honest, only being steady leads to a real life and a future, so Little Brother Bai, you don’t need to feel regret.”
“I don’t feel any regret either…”
Gu Bai looked at this carefree boss, couldn’t help but spread his hands, and said.
“Look at me now, do I look like someone who is regretful or wallowing in self-pity?”
“Not at all,” Boss Li stared at him for a moment before saying again, “Not at all, then I should be even happier for you!”
After the laughter died down, Boss Li couldn’t help but ask Gu Bai.
“So, Little Brother Bai, who are you waiting for here?”
“A junior, a friend I just met.”
After Gu Bai explained quite plainly, Boss Li seemed to have gotten the wrong idea. He hit his palm with his fist and said.
“I was going to say I’d introduce my good-for-nothing daughter to you, but it seems that won’t be necessary.”
“…”
After hearing this, Gu Bai was speechless for a good while.
He looked at Boss Li and retorted, “Your daughter is only in her first year of high school.”
“Hey! Height isn’t a distance, and age isn’t a problem. If my daughter likes you, I’ll tie her up and bring her to you!”
Boss Li was a straightforward man; his words were sincere, but Gu Bai still said.
“As a parent, I think it is best to respect your daughter’s own wishes. Over-interference is not a good thing, especially regarding feelings; you should never force them.”
“Heh, Little Brother Bai, you are speaking like an old man again. You have truly changed a lot these last few months. In the past, you were just an emotionless work machine, only thinking about dedicating everything you had to that girl who didn’t appreciate you at all.”
While Boss Li and Gu Bai were chatting, Su Wan’er came running all the way over to Gu Bai and said while panting.
“Sorry… I am a little late.”
“No, you arrived just on time.”
Gu Bai checked the time again and spoke quite plainly.
But Boss Li couldn’t just stand by; he pulled Gu Bai aside and whispered.
“Young man, you need some emotional intelligence. You should have said, ‘I didn’t wait long at all.'”
“She and I are just ordinary friends.”
After Gu Bai explained this to Boss Li, he returned to Su Wan’er’s side.
“Let’s go. If we are too late, there won’t be much good food left.”
“Mm-hmm!”
Su Wan’er’s fair, delicate face glowed with a happy smile.
If it weren’t for those dowdy-looking black-rimmed glasses, she would be truly beautiful.
The two walked along Moore Street.
Gu Bai, carrying the large bag of skewers, took out a few sticks nonchalantly and asked Su Wan’er.
“Do you want to eat?”
“Ah… yes.”
After saying that, Su Wan’er saw the skewers being held to her mouth and instinctively took a bite.
Watching this scene, Gu Bai couldn’t help but have a question mark pop up in his mind.