novelraw Chapter 274 : Youth, ah, it_s as bitter as a song
Chapter 274 : Youth, ah, it_s as bitter as a song
Chapter 274: Youth, ah, it's as bitter as a song
Su Ruochu left alone, leaving the space for the two older brothers.
Chen Fan smiled and joked: "Brother, I'm also a boss now, and there are many people who want to invite me for drinks. I don't give face to just anyone."
Guo Shuai smiled, "Got it, got it, less talk, hurry up and pour."
Chen Fan smiled and shook his head, estimating that he would probably drink too much again tonight.
In the following meal, the two didn't eat much food, but drank quite a bit of alcohol.
Most of the time, Chen Fan was talking, talking about fun stories from school days, talking about his own changes this year.
Ever since Guo Shuai was released from prison, he seemed to have become a different person.
The former Guo Shuai was not well-behaved, always laughing and joking, and his mouth never stopped running.
The current Guo Shuai has become much more calm and reserved, and he also speaks much less.
"To be honest, you've changed quite a bit."
They were buddies, so Chen Fan said whatever he wanted.
"Not only have you changed physically, but your personality and temper also seem to have changed a lot."
Guo Shuai smiled, "After going through that experience inside, to be honest, I've gained some insights. In the past, I just goofed around every day, Chen Fan, it's hard for you to still be willing to be my friend."
Chen Fan smiled and raised his glass to clink with the other person's.
"It seems you've really grown up."
"Hurry up and drink, after this bottle, I'll accompany you to have a good bath, to get rid of the bad luck."
Guo Shuai's expression was a little difficult, as if there was something he found hard to say.
"What's wrong?" Chen Fan casually asked.
"I... want to go see her."
Chen Fan was stunned for a moment.
"Liu Lingling?"
"Yeah."
Chen Fan shook his head and laughed, "You can just call her directly."
"Oh right, did you tell her today that you were released from prison?"
"There's no rush to see her tonight, right? Did you get bored inside?"
Guo Shuai didn't laugh, lowering his head in silence.
"I... haven't contacted her for almost two months."
Chen Fan was stunned.
Guo Shuai spoke softly.
"At first, for those two months, she would come to visit me almost every two weeks."
"Later, I persuaded her not to come here, so she would often use every opportunity to write me letters, or even call for a visitor's call..."
"At first, it was two letters a month, then it became one letter. Two months ago... her letters stopped. And she didn't call me again."
Chen Fan looked puzzled, "You didn't try to contact her?"
"You don't need to think too much about it, maybe she's just been busy with training. You know, she's a top student in the dance troupe, and she often has to rehearse and perform."
"For those kinds of dance troupes, they often need one or two months to rehearse a single dance, and they might spend even longer if they go on tour to faraway places..."
Guo Shuai smiled and nodded, "I understand, but... I still miss her, and want to see her."
Chen Fan smiled.
"We've had quite a bit to drink tonight, are you sure you want to go tonight?"
Seeing Guo Shuai's expression, Chen Fan nodded.
"Alright. I understand."
"Let's drink first, and after the meal, I'll go with you."
After the meal, the two went downstairs, hailed a taxi from the hotel entrance, and headed straight for Yunhai University.
Sitting in the car, seeing Guo Shuai's silent expression, as if he was a little nervous, Chen Fan smiled and joked.
"Why don't you give her a call first and ask?"
Guo Shuai shook his head and took out his phone from his pocket.
"Her phone number has been disconnected for a long time."
"Why don't you use my phone to call?" Chen Fan took out his phone and handed it over.
Guo Shuai thought about it but shook his head again.
"Never mind. Let's surprise her at the university."
The taxi drove to Guo Shuai's school.
The two got off at the school gate. Chen Fan paid and then entered the campus with Guo Shuai.
"How about it, still familiar?"
Guo Shuai curiously looked around the campus and couldn't help remarking.
"You say a year isn't long or short, but why does it feel like it was ages ago?"
Chen Fan smiled, "It's normal, the older you get, the easier it is to get sentimental."
Guo Shuai was nervous inside, but couldn't help laughing and cursing when he heard this.
"I'm forever eighteen."
"Eighteen-year-old student, where should we go first?"
"Why don't we check the girls' dorm at this hour?"
Guo Shuai shook his head.
"Let's go to the dance studio, she's usually practicing there at this time."
The dance studio wasn't far from the school gate.
The two walked to the entrance of the dance building, but Guo Shuai was unwilling to go inside.
"I'm... a little nervous."
"Damn it, you coward." Chen Fan was speechless. "What's there to be nervous about? Didn't you want to see her every day inside?"
Guo Shuai smiled bitterly, "I don't know what's wrong with me."
"I look like this, I'm afraid I'll scare her if I go in."
"Why don't we come back tomorrow? I'll shave tomorrow and change my clothes before coming."
Chen Fan was speechless, "Say, big brother, who was it that insisted on coming to take a look, no matter what?"
But Guo Shuai shook his head, "Let's go, let's not see her today..."
As he was saying this, a few art students came out of the dance building across the way, chatting and laughing.
Guo Shuai immediately recognized Liu Lingling in the group.
Chen Fan smiled and joked: "Alright. No need to leave now."
After waving goodbye to a few friends, Liu Lingling stood at the entrance and waited for a while.
She took out her phone to check the time, then took out a small makeup mirror from her bag and carefully touched up her makeup. Finally, she didn't forget to apply some lip gloss.
Chen Fan smiled and patted Guo Shuai on the back.
"What are you waiting for? Go over."
Guo Shuai smiled shyly and was about to step across the street.
At that moment, a red sedan suddenly came speeding over with its headlights on, stopping steadily in front of Liu Lingling.
Chen Fan and Guo Shuai were stunned.
They stared open-mouthed as a young man in a black leather jacket got out of the red sedan.
This guy had greasy hair and a made-up face. He was holding a bouquet of fresh flowers and approached Liu Lingling.
The distance was a bit far, so they couldn't hear what the two were saying.
But they could clearly see Liu Lingling's happy expression as she accepted the fresh flowers, and then the two embraced.
Finally, the guy even leaned down and kissed her on the mouth.
From start to finish, Liu Lingling didn't resist at all. In fact, she cooperated fully, allowing the guy's hands to roam over her body.
Seeing this scene, Chen Fan was dumbfounded.
Obviously, the relationship between these two was not that of a pursuer and the pursued.
Rather, they were a passionate couple.
Considering that Liu Lingling's phone was disconnected and she hadn't contacted Guo Shuai for two months.
It was easy to guess what had happened.
Chen Fan turned to look at Guo Shuai beside him. Guo Shuai was just staring blankly at the two embracing in the distance.
His expression showed surprise, anger, and a hint of resignation...
"Let me go ask her for an explanation on your behalf."
Chen Fan couldn't stand it and was about to rush over to demand an explanation for his good brother.
But Guo Shuai hurriedly grabbed his arm to stop him.
"Don't go over."
"Chen Fan, forget it."