My Exclusive Dream World Adventures-Chapter 172 - Whether you like it or not
Chapter 172: 172 Whether you like it or not
Chapter 172: 172 Whether you like it or not
“Leizi, what just happened?”
Liu Yumeng asked the tall man. The owner of this bar was a friend of hers, which was why she had brought Luo Xiyun here for a drink. And this man named Leizi was the bar’s security guard.
Before she went to find Chen Xu, she had specifically asked Leizi to keep an eye on things to make sure no one bothered Luo Xiyun.
Just now, when some men came over to flirt, she deliberately didn’t let Leizi intervene because she wanted to see how Chen Xu would react.
The outcome was completely unexpected. Chen Xu, who usually seemed irresolute and somewhat spineless, actually showed a tough side in front of Luo Xiyun.
Of course, if he had only shown a tough attitude and ended up getting beaten up like a dog, she would have thought even less of him, for that would mean he was overestimating his abilities. Ruining his own situation was one thing, but he could very likely have caused trouble for the woman with him as well.
Chen Xu knocked down six or seven provoking men in just a few moves, though she didn’t know how he managed to do it. This also proved that he was not completely useless as he seemed to be.
The man named Leizi was also full of surprise, shaking his head and saying, “I didn’t see it clearly, I just saw him throw a few kicks, and these guys were kicked over.”
Then, he clicked his tongue in admiration, “Your friend is definitely a martial artist.”
A martial artist?
For a moment, Liu Yumeng’s mind was filled with imagined scenarios of how the two could have met, probably some cheesy plot of hero saves beauty.
“Thank you for today. I’m leaving now.” She said goodbye to Leizi and chased after them.
…
Chen Xu, holding Luo Xiyun’s hand, stepped out of the door, and the music that vibrated in their eardrums seemed very distant now.
He could feel that Luo Xiyun’s steps were a bit staggered, she must have drunk quite a lot.
Suddenly, she threw his hand away and said, “Don’t touch me.” Then she leaned against the wall, covering the area above her chest with her hand, apparently feeling unwell from drinking too much.
“Let me take you home,” Chen Xu approached, trying to take her hand.
“Don’t bother,” Luo Xiyun pushed his hand away, eyes fixed on the ground, refusing to look at him.
Chen Xu watched her, hands on his hips, then let them fall and sighed, “Let’s not be angry with each other, okay. I will take you home so we can talk properly.”
Luo Xiyun still didn’t look at him and asked, “Talk about what?”
Chen Xu was not truly oblivious; he knew that if a woman pretended to be stupid with you, she could keep you running in circles endlessly. He went straight to the point, “I haven’t come to see you these past days because I wanted us both to calm down.”
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Seeing she still had no reaction, he took a deep breath and said, “You’re right, I really lack confidence in front of you. I know, I’m not good enough for you in all respects.”
Finally, Luo Xiyun reacted, lifting her head and asking, “Why are you telling me this? Don’t you already have a girlfriend?”
Chen Xu finally understood where the problem was; he had been preoccupied with Bai Jinxuan’s matters these past days and hadn’t thought about this aspect. He said, “I’ve broken up with her.”
A tinge of red appeared on Luo Xiyun’s face, that of anger, and with a cold laugh she said, “So, you came to me because you got dumped?”
“We broke up months ago.” Chen Xu thought of Yang Jinxia, a taste he couldn’t describe lingering in his heart. It turned out, she had always been deceiving herself.
If before, his wish to strive and struggle was to get her back with him, now, he just wanted to stay far away from her. This woman, she was truly too frightening.
“I met her after I left my job, we got together during the first month of the year. It didn’t last a month before we split up,” he briefly shared about his last relationship, “Do you have anything else you want to know?”
Luo Xiyun’s expression softened a bit, then she turned her face away again. After a moment, she asked softly, “Did you pursue her first?”
“She pursued me.”
“I don’t believe you, the photo shows she’s very pretty.” Luo Xiyun hadn’t really seen what the woman in the photo looked like. At the time, they were quite far apart and the photo was small. Nevertheless, she couldn’t help but say that.
“I also don’t know what she saw in me. Maybe, just to stave off loneliness.”
Chen Xu said, and sighed again, “Actually, I’m afraid you feel the same way. I worry that after we’re together, you’ll quickly grow tired of me and leave. I’m scared I won’t be able to handle such a blow.”
Luo Xiyun hung her head, “Who said I would be with you?”
Chen Xu took two steps forward, moving closer to her.
“What… what are you doing?” Luo Xiyun weakly pressed her hands against his chest, her voice trembling a bit.
Chen Xu leaned down to her ear and said, “Saying that now is too late. Whether you like it or not, I want you to be my woman. I’ve never been able to forget the days we spent together in my dreams…”
While speaking, he reached out to support her chin, slowly lifted it, and looked at her blush-covered face and tightly closed eyes, then slowly kissed her.
…
When Liu Yumeng came outside, she witnessed such a scene, and was truly shocked. As a close friend, she knew just how severe Luo Xiyun’s obsession with cleanliness was.
She originally thought Luo Xiyun would probably never be able to accept things like kissing someone else for the rest of her life.
She hadn’t expected to witness such a scene in person, and her feelings were truly complex.
She felt she might have underestimated Chen Xu, who could very well be a master of romance – all his previous actions might have been ploys.
With that thought, a shock went through her. By trying to match them, wasn’t she pushing Luo Xiyun into danger?
As she sank into self-doubt…
“Cough, cough…” She coughed loudly several times.
Luo Xiyun woke with a start, her eyes popping open to find Liu Yumeng right beside her, which threw her into a panic. She pushed Chen Xu away with force.
Only then did Chen Xu notice Liu Yumeng, his expression somewhat awkward.
“This is a public place; could you please be mindful of others?” Liu Yumeng glared at Chen Xu as she spoke.
“Let’s go; I’ll take you home.”
…
Liu Yumeng was driving the car. She first dropped Chen Xu off at the noodle shop, before taking Luo Xiyun home.
Chen Xu was aware of her intentions but was helpless to them, registering another mental note against her. He opened the door to the noodle shop and went back to shower and sleep.
During the car ride, Liu Yumeng cautioned Luo Xiyun, “Things are moving too fast between you two. Pace yourselves. Let me tell you, all men are the same; they often don’t value what comes too easily. You absolutely must stay strong and not let him succeed so readily. Even if your relationship becomes official, wait at least three months, understand?”
Luo Xiyun’s cheeks were still flushed, but her mind was occupied with the shameless days she’d spent with Chen Xu in her dream, where they did everything that should and shouldn’t have been done. Liu Yumeng’s advice was meaningless to her.
Liu Yumeng, seeing her expression, knew she hadn’t absorbed a word and sighed, “Never mind, I won’t bother with you. Just don’t come crying to me later.”
“I know you mean well,” Luo Xiyun said gratefully.
She was very clear that if it weren’t for Liu Yumeng approaching Chen Xu twice, they might have missed their chance. The first time clarified that they were the person from each other’s dreams.
The second time finally spurred Chen Xu into action. Otherwise, considering his indecisive nature, they would have no idea how long it would take to clear up the misunderstanding and come together.
Liu Yumeng replied irritably, “Good that you know.”
“And, don’t tell your brother about me and him, yet. If he finds out, he’ll definitely tell my dad.” Luo Xiyun’s brows furrowed at the mention of her father.
Liu Yumeng gave a wry smile, “My dear, the thing with you and Chen Xu in the office a few days ago has already spread. My brother is no deaf mute, how could he not know?”
“That matter, I already explained to your brother. Just don’t tell him about what happened today.”
“Fine, I promise you,” Liu Yumeng nodded, then added, “But I think uncle is quite open-minded, and he probably won’t mind who you date, unless it comes to talking about marriage…”
At this point, she looked at Luo Xiyun in surprise, “You’re not thinking of marrying him in the future, are you?”
“Who knows what will happen in the future?” Luo Xiyun said, her expression hiding a trace of shyness.
“I’m finished.”
Liu Yumeng looked utterly hopeless, “With the way you are, he’ll have you wrapped around his finger. Luo Xiyun, you need to be stronger.”
“What are you talking about?”
…
The next day, Chen Xu woke up ten minutes later than usual. He had some insomnia the previous night and hadn’t fallen asleep until after two in the morning.
While running, he kept track of time, ensuring he was back at the noodle shop by seven o’clock sharp.
From a distance, he saw a familiar figure standing in front of the noodle shop – if not Luo Xiyun, then who?
Seemingly hearing footsteps, she turned around. A gust of wind tousled her auburn hair. She placed her hands on her hair, looking at him with a twinkle of joy in her eyes.
“Why are you here?” Chen Xu’s heart thumped faster at the sight of her, a sudden unexpected joy filling him.
She said, “I’m hungry.”
“What would you like to eat? I’ll make it for you.” Chen Xu took out his keys and opened the door to the noodle shop.
Luo Xiyun surveyed him and suggested, “Maybe you should change first, you’re all sweaty.”
Logically, after living unashamedly together for a month in their dream, such things shouldn’t matter. But for some reason, in reality, Chen Xu felt self-conscious about his sweatiness as if it was rude to her.
Consequently, he went upstairs to the mezzanine, took the quickest shower possible, changed into fresh clothes and came back down, “Sorry to keep you waiting.”
He donned an apron and entered the kitchen, asking her, “What do you want to eat?”
“Noodles are fine.” Luo Xiyun stood at the fence separating the kitchen from the main hall, watching his movements, and asked with a hint of curiosity, “How did your cooking skills improve so much?”
