novelraw Chapter 389: The Strange Young Man 1
Chapter 389: The Strange Young Man 1
Chapter 389: Chapter 389: The Strange Young Man 1
The next day.
Ji Yebai KO’ed his opponent with overwhelming strength, advancing to the final round of the competition.
The last day, the finals.
Since the venue was closed off, Ning Xixi and company couldn’t enter, so they agreed to meet at the aquarium.
Aquarium.
The light refracted off the transparent glass, scattering the scenery into a kaleidoscope of colors, with various fish swimming here and there—romantic and aesthetically pleasing.
However, the three foodies were all pressed up against the glass, drooling as they discussed which fish looked tastiest.
"Wow, that one’s so plump—would be delicious steamed!"
"Sour and sweet fish is the real deal!"
"Fried fish fillets are the best! Crispy and crunchy!"
The fish closest to them flicked their tails and scurried away.
The nearby staff gave the trio complicated looks.
"Xixi." Cheng Youran poked Ning Xixi’s arm, "Why do you seem so out of it?"
Ning Xixi was startled, "Do I?"
"Humph, you may fool others, but not me~" As her best friend, Cheng Youran knew Ning Xixi very well, "Let me guess what you’re thinking about, um... It has to do with Young Master Ji, right?"
"Umm..."
"Looks like I guessed right."
Ning Xixi bit her lip as her pale fingers tapped on the glass, "Whenever I think of his past with Dong Yingluo... Although I know she’s deliberately trying to disgust me, I can’t help but care. Youran, am I a terrible girlfriend?"
"Not at all! Feeling this way means you care about Young Master Ji. It’s normal to have possessiveness in love." Cheng Youran comforted her softly, "Just talk it out with him, there’s no knot that can’t be untied, you have to believe in Young Master Ji."
"Mhm." Ning Xixi smiled gratefully at her.
Xiao Xichen observed his surroundings, pretending to hear nothing.
His phone vibrated in his pocket; he took a look and his eyelid twitched.
Damn it, Dong Yingluo is causing trouble again!
As the agreed time passed and Ji Yebai still hadn’t appeared, Ning Xixi gave him a call.
—No answer!
Ning Xixi’s bright face crumpled, and seeing this, Xiao Xichen coughed, "Sis-in-law, Youran, let’s not wait for Brother Ji anymore. How about we go for a whole fish feast? It’s my treat!"
"Sure, sure!" Cheng Youran enthusiastically linked arms with Ning Xixi, who sniffled, "You two go ahead, I’ll wait a bit longer for Ji Yebai."
Xiao Xichen became anxious, "Don’t do that, you’ll starve yourself. Brother Ji can’t make it anytime soon..."
Before he could finish, he slapped his own face and cursed under his breath, Why can’t you just keep quiet!
Ning Xixi gave him a thoughtful look, "Xiao Xichen, how do you know Ji Yebai can’t make it? Where did he go?!"
"Hehehe... I guessed, just guessed..." Xiao Xichen dodged the question clumsily, "Brother Ji’s a grown man, he won’t get lost. Let’s go enjoy some good food, and wait for him to come find us..."
"Xiao Xichen, where exactly did he go?!" Ning Xixi’s tone intensified, stubbornly pressing on.
Her heart overflowed with grievance.
Was he going somewhere without willing to tell her?
If Xiao Xichen wasn’t there, would she just be stood up and wait here like a fool indefinitely?
Xiao Xichen was racking his brains for an excuse when Ning Xixi’s phone suddenly rang.
Answering the call.
On the other end, came Dong Yingluo’s weak and powerless voice, "Ning Xixi, I’m sorry, Ji Yebai... he’s with me right now."