Chapter 95
Returning to the hotel in the evening, Allen indeed upheld the “promise” he made to Su Bin the previous night.
They were kept busy until the early morning hours. While Su Bin enjoyed an unparalleled sensation, he also tearfully complained that the Buddha’s blessings were ineffective. He finally fell asleep completely exhausted.
After completely releasing their energy, they were guaranteed ten hours of sleep. Su Bin woke up the next day in Allen’s embrace. Apart from certain areas feeling uncomfortably sore again (…), his whole body felt much more relaxed.
Allen gave him a lingering good morning kiss. Su Bin, still half-asleep, didn’t resist and even weakly responded…
It seemed he was becoming more accustomed to this kind of intimate physical contact. Ugh~
…
In the afternoon, the four of them gathered to explore Hefang Street. Aside from West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and a few ancient pagodas, there weren’t many places to visit in Hangzhou.
As it was Saturday, the area was particularly crowded, especially the tourist spots. Besides tourists from different places, there were many college students as well.
They took a taxi to their destination, drawing attention from onlookers as they stepped out of the car. They were so eye-catching that even if it was just Su Bin, Jin Fei, and Lina, who were handsome and beautiful, it wouldn’t have caused such a commotion. The key factor was Allen, who was stunningly handsome and didn’t look entirely human!
With the nearly 190 cm tall foreign handsome guy (Su Bin later carefully asked Allen, and found out he was 187 cm tall without shoes, a whole 12 cm taller than himself) standing amidst them, they quickly attracted a crowd’s attention. Many people even thought he was a celebrity and started screaming on the roadside.
To be honest, Allen’s aura and this environment were really incongruous. It was as if someone from the medieval period had suddenly time-traveled to the present… Although Allen was wearing the same down jacket as Su Bin, it didn’t affect the impression he gave.
After a few minutes of walking, Su Bin began to feel that something was off. He cautiously approached Allen and whispered, “A lot of people are staring at you. Should we leave?”
Allen furrowed his brows slightly, showing that he was also a bit concerned. Seeing Su Bin coming closer to talk, his expression softened, and he turned to Jin Fei, asking, “What do you guys think?”
Since visiting Hefang Street was Lina’s suggestion, Jin Fei shrugged and said, “I’m fine with it, but I didn’t expect so many people… especially considering all of them are university students.”
Su Bin pulled Allen back and said anxiously, “They’re all taking pictures of you!” … Some were even trying to approach and strike up a conversation!
Allen looked at Su Bin, who looked genuinely worried. Finding it amusing, he quirked his lips into a smile. This expression caused more gasps and whispers from the crowd, with many female passersby hearts bursting with excitement!
Su Bin was so anxious that he wished he could transform into a giant bat and perch on Allen’s shoulder, using his wings to shield him from the public’s gaze… Don’t look! Don’t look! (He’s mine, QAQ)
Unable to resist, Allen lowered his head and whispered into Su Bin’s ear, “Are you worried about me?”
“… Of course!” Although Allen also attracted attention in Country B, it was far from being this dramatic. Su Bin didn’t want to belittle his own country’s citizens, but honestly, there was a difference in behavior between the general population domestically and abroad. If onlookers approached without discretion, it could potentially lead to disturbances…
As Su Bin was lost in thought, an electric scooter zoomed by. Allen quickly pulled Su Bin’s hand and tugged him toward himself, saying, “Be careful…”
Su Bin stumbled and crashed into a chest, “…”
Allen held him close, saying, “Don’t just focus on me, pay attention to the road.”
Su Bin seemed to hear even louder screams nearby than before…
“Su Bin!” a sudden shout came from behind. Su Bin turned his head to see, “Senior?”
The person who called him was none other than Zhang Qi, someone who had connections with Su Bin on campus.
At this moment, standing beside him was someone Su Bin recognized — Zhang Qi’s girlfriend, Yu Wen.
“Why are you here?” Zhang Qi approached, casting an amazed glance at Allen, “And who’s this…”
“He’s my friend from Country B… um, the one with the styled hair is also.” Su Bin pointed at Jin Fei, who was with Lina.
Jin Fei blinked at Zhang Qi, “Hey~”
The high-fashion Jin Fei dazzled Zhang Qi’s eyes, and the stunning beauty beside him was too much to look at directly. “Uh, hey~” — a real-life local tyrant…
“Your friends really stand out…” Zhang Qi said to Su Bin, “I received your chocolates, they were delicious, thank you.”
Su Bin said with embarrassment, “You’re welcome, but we were actually planning to leave now.”
“Wait!” Zhang Qi quickly held him back, “Are you really dropping out?” Seeing Su Bin nod, Zhang Qi furrowed his brows, “Because of Chen Xiaotian?”
Yu Wen, beside him, also frowned, “Su Bin, don’t be impulsive… Chen Xiaotian isn’t doing well recently. I often hear her crying at night. Honestly, I don’t like seeing both of you end up like this!”
Su Bin: “…”
Gold Fei seemed quite interested in the gossip and interjected, “Standing here won’t solve anything. Let’s find a place to sit and talk.” Looking at Zhang Qi, he asked, “Any recommendations?”
The suggestion was met with repeated nods from Zhang Qi, “Sure, we haven’t seen Su Bin in a long time. It’s a great chance to catch up.”
“Sounds good. Let’s get two cars and head to a quieter café. Are there Starbucks or similar places nearby? Oh, wait, I forgot it’s the weekend in Hangzhou. Starbucks is probably packed everywhere… buddy, do you have any recommended places?” Jin Fei asked Zhang Qi as he cleaned his ears.
Guided by Zhang Qi, they took a taxi to a nearby “eCafé”. “The food here isn’t that great, but the ambiance is nice. Anyway, let’s sit down and chat…” Zhang Qi explained.
Jin Fei was curious about how bad the food could be. He ordered a mocha for himself. Su Bin didn’t feel like eating anything in particular and was more concerned about Allen getting bored, since they would be discussing things in Chinese.
“If you’re here to persuade me not to drop out, forget it. This matter has nothing to do with Chen Xiaotian… I’ve already made my decision, and this issue is being dealt with.” Su Bin intended to settle this matter quickly.
Yu Wen looked at Su Bin and shook her head slightly, “Su Bin, I really didn’t expect you to be like this… I’m quite disappointed in you.”
Zhang Qi glared at Yu Wen, “What are you saying? Didn’t you hear Su Bin say that this has nothing to do with Chen Xiaotian?”
Yu Wen anxiously said, “Nothing to do with her? If Chen Xiaotian hadn’t brought up breaking up, would he want to drop out?”
Su Bin was momentarily speechless. It was true that without the breakup, he wouldn’t have considered dropping out. However, he was dropping out now because he met Allen. Without Allen, he wouldn’t have even thought about it… He didn’t know why Yu Wen was disappointed in him.
Jin Fei interjected, “Hey hey hey, miss, calm down for a moment… What’s your relationship with Su Bin anyway?”
Yu Wen lowered her gaze, “I was in the same dormitory as his ex-girlfriend.”
Jin Fei nodded, “Oh… So are you siding with your roommate or our side?”
Yu Wen was stunned, “I… I’m not siding with anyone. I’m just trying to be fair.”
Jin Fei nodded again and extended his palm, gesturing for her to continue.
Everyone: “…”
Yu Wen was thrown off by Jin Fei’s interruption and didn’t know how to continue speaking.
Zhang Qi spoke on his behalf, “Su Bin, don’t worry about Yu Wen. She actually feels a bit guilty about your situation with Chen Xiaotian… You know, when you first came to the university, you did that candlelit confession for Chen Xiaotian. Initially, Yu Wen and the other roommates teased and pushed Chen Xiaotian to go along, but Yu Wen didn’t expect that Chen Xiaotian wasn’t really into you. She always feels sorry for the two of you.”
Su Bin had already guessed this, but hearing confirmation from the person involved still didn’t feel good.
Coincidentally, the waiter arrived with their drinks, slightly easing the tension. Jin Fei took a sip of the mocha he ordered and tried his best not to spit it out, “Damn, this is so disgusting. Ah Huatian and Nescafé’s instant coffee taste way better than this!”
Everyone: “…”
Jin Fei pushed the mocha aside, giving it an odd look, “You guys continue, don’t mind me… Oh, by the way, sis, let me interject one more thing. There’s something I don’t quite understand. Since none of you knew that this silly guy’s ex-girlfriend wasn’t that into him, why didn’t any of you tell him? He was kept in the dark, looking silly and pitiful… so why?”
Su Bin: “…” Fly bro, it’s a harsh world to be real…
Yu Wen was momentarily at a loss for words. After a while, she stammered, “Uh, I think since they were together, they should’ve been able to figure it out themselves. Besides, it’s not easy for outsiders to meddle in matters of the heart…”
Jin Fei raised his index finger and shook it as he spoke, “No, no, no, your words are contradictory. If you know that outsiders shouldn’t interfere in matters of the heart, then why did you guys make a fuss initially to get them together?”
Yu Wen was left speechless by the question. After a long pause, she stuttered, “Su Bin is very devoted, and I thought he and Xiaotian were a good match…”
She didn’t realize how mixed up her logic was.
Jin Fei didn’t point it out. He chuckled lightly, “In the end, it’s all because everyone wants to be the good guy and not the bad guy… Seeking the beauty of adulthood is a good thing, and ruining someone else’s happiness is a bad thing. But when good intentions lead to bad outcomes, nobody dares to step up and take responsibility, right?”
Yu Wen: “…”
Jin Fei unconsciously picked up his mocha and took a sip, “Uh, it’s so disgusting…”
He quickly spat it out. Lina immediately handed him a tissue to wipe his mouth and said, “Alright, if it’s disgusting, don’t drink it anymore~”
Everyone: “…”
The atmosphere was strange, but strangely, Su Bin felt somewhat relieved… What was going on?
He cleared his throat and calmly explained to Zhang Qi and Yu Wen, “After I drop out, I’ll continue studying in Country B and plan to develop my future there. I feel that it suits me better. So, you don’t need to worry about me.”
The two remained silent for a moment. Zhang Qi sighed, “Since you’ve made up your mind, it’s good. If you think about it, if you didn’t drop out and came back next year, seeing that someone, wouldn’t you feel uncomfortable?”
Su Bin said, “No, I’ve already moved on.”
This statement was half true and half false. Su Bin did want to move on, and he had indeed moved on to some extent, but he couldn’t completely let go. Saying this now was a way of showing strength in front of his senior.
However, Zhang Qi found it quite incredible. It was as if the person in front of him wasn’t Su Bin, “You… coming back from studying abroad has made you really mature.” He genuinely marveled.
Yu Wen also broke the silence, saying to Su Bin, “I’m sorry, Su Bin, I misunderstood you. At first, I also thought you were acting out of spite, doing something foolish to make Chen Xiaotian turn around…”
