Chapter 14 Best Friend’s Encouragement
Back home, the more I thought, the worse I felt.
I tossed and turned.
Late at night, feeling down, I took the phone from the bedside table.
I unlocked it.
The screen lit up quickly.
After thinking for a few seconds, I made up my mind.
I sent a message to my best friend, "Do you think there is anything about me worth liking?"
My best friend did not reply.
I felt even more emo.
There was a feeling of helplessness as if the whole world had abandoned me.
Soon, the phone sounded with a message notification. My best friend replied.
I looked immediately.
My best friend said helplessly, "What is your little brain thinking again? You, Shen Yixin, which part is not worth liking? Cute and lively, like a little sun. If I were a man, I would marry you with a grand ceremony."
My best friend's words made me laugh.
My mood became much brighter.
I teased her, "That is beauty in the eyes of the best friend. But hehe, I like it."
After regrouping, I started going to Lu Xuchen's shop selling Fried Skewers every day again.
His dad was so happy. "That brat sees you come and always asks me to add more of your favorite ingredients. I think this kid has taken a liking to you."
"His temper is so bad. Actually it is because of me and his mom. When we first opened the shop selling Fried Skewers, we were outsiders, unfamiliar with the place, often bullied. He would always protect us. At that time, with his small body, he was so fierce..."
Lu Xuchen's dad spoke, unconsciously recalling the past, and his eyes grew a bit moist.
"Not talking anymore. Little girl likes our Fried Skewers and keeps coming to eat. It is good."
I looked at Lu Xuchen busy in the back kitchen.
He was working meticulously, expression serious.
Suddenly, I did not want to remain passive anymore.
Handsome guys need to be actively pursued.
On Lu Xuchen's birthday, I took the initiative to invite him out.
The place was the cinema.
On the day we met.
I could not find him, so I lowered my head and sent a message. "Master, have you arrived?"
He replied instantly. "Turn around."
I obediently did so.
At the moment I turned, Lu Xuchen happened to walk toward me.
My heart fluttered a bit.
I looked away and commented nervously, "Your outfit looks quite handsome. Mature guy style."
"Bought it randomly online. Heard girls like this kind."
Lu Xuchen coughed lightly. His expression became unnatural too.
I sneaked a few glances at him.
Lu Xuchen wore a tie and black shirt.
His hair was slicked back, revealing superior features.
He looked extremely handsome.
But compared to a few passing guys, this outfit seemed a bit too refined.
It looked like he was the groom at a wedding.
I smiled and said to him, "Today is your birthday. Happy birthday, Lu Xuchen."
"Thanks." Lu Xuchen smiled in response.
"I will give you the gift later. Let us watch the movie first." I said vaguely, deliberately mysterious.
"Okay."
Lu Xuchen did not ask further. Instead he patiently cooperated with me.
We chose the most highly rated movie online.
Lu Xuchen and I watched happily.
After it ended, I came out from the restroom.
I ran into Xu Yunnian head-on.
She had also come to watch a movie.
I ignored her and was about to walk toward Lu Xuchen.
A sneer fell beside my ear.
"You really think Lu Xuchen would like an ugly girl like you."