Ji Qinglan looked at Xiao Bei and blurted it out. The moment the words left her mouth, she regretted them. How had she said something so ambiguous?
They had only met today. Why had she said that? What if Xiao Bei misunderstood her now?
But since she had already said it, although Ji Qinglan felt regretful and a little shy inside, she still stared straight at Xiao Bei.
Hearing that, Xiao Bei said naturally, "Goddess Ji, I admit you're beautiful, but you're still a little short of being able to charm me!"
At times like this, Xiao Bei certainly would not greasyly say that she could.
When pursuing girls, one had to maintain a little mystery. Sometimes, one even had to give the other person a small sense of frustration.
Especially when it came to goddesses.
Think about it—back in school, didn't those boys or girls who liked you always bully you a little first?
"By the way, Sprite or Coke?"
Ji Qinglan had been staring at Xiao Bei's eyes because she wanted to see whether he would be moved after hearing what she had just said. Faces could lie, but eyes could not.
But she was quickly disappointed, because when Xiao Bei said those words, there was not the slightest ripple in his eyes! She could not even see a trace of panic.
The reason Ji Qinglan had chosen to look into Xiao Bei's eyes was simple. Whether in society or at school, many boys did not dare look her in the eye. Even those who did would nervously look away. But Xiao Bei, standing before her, had clear eyes without a hint of panic, as calm as an ancient well!
Seeing this, Ji Qinglan felt a little disappointed for some reason. Was she really that unattractive in front of him?
But girls were sometimes like that. The more they could not obtain someone's approval, the more they wanted to conquer them!
Who said only men liked hearing women sing "Conquer"?
"Sprite, then."
Ji Qinglan said lightly with a pout. Hearing that, Xiao Bei smiled faintly at her, then took out a bottle of Coke and a bottle of Sprite from the refrigerator.
"By the way, do you drink it cold?"
Just as Xiao Bei took them out and prepared to hand one to Ji Qinglan, he asked directly. With girls, it was all about the details.
"Cold is fine."
"Alright."
Xiao Bei carried the two bottles of drinks and found a seat by the window.
As soon as he sat down, Xiao Bei pulled out a tissue and wiped the chair beside him, then said to Ji Qinglan, "Have a seat."
"Thank you!"
Through her brief interaction with Xiao Bei, Ji Qinglan truly discovered that he was a very different kind of guy. Setting aside the fact that he had started a business as a freshman—
his conversational skills and the few thoughtful details just now had all made Ji Qinglan curious about the man in front of her, and even given her a slight favorable impression of him!
After sitting down, Xiao Bei brought over a cup. He rinsed one with hot water, opened the Sprite, poured it in, and handed it to Ji Qinglan. As for himself, he simply opened the Coke and drank straight from the bottle.
"Why aren't you drinking from a cup?"
Xiao Bei's actions had actually been quite normal, but the strange part was that he had not done anything for himself while he had taken care of things for Ji Qinglan. That suggested Xiao Bei had always been a carefree, unconcerned sort of guy.
Yet he had opened the Sprite for her, rinsed her cup with hot water, and made Ji Qinglan feel that the guy before her was rough around the edges but attentive in the details.
So she asked curiously,
"Hahaha, I'm a guy. I'm used to being carefree!"
Xiao Bei said casually with a laugh.
Ji Qinglan asked again, "Then why did you clean things up for me?"
"Girls like cleanliness. That's perfectly normal. Being able to tidy things up for a goddess is my honor!"
"Xiao Bei, has anyone ever told you that you're smooth-talking?"
Ji Qinglan covered her mouth as she laughed.
"Then I'd need an oily mouth first. Look at me—my lips are all dry. Where would I get any oil from?"
"Hehe, I can't beat you. Did you often come to places like this to eat before?"
Ji Qinglan glanced at the surroundings, remembering how familiar Xiao Bei had seemed earlier, and asked with a smile,
"Of course. The best food is in places like this!"
"I really couldn't tell that Young Master Xiao had this side to him."
"What side should I have? Going in and out of high-end clubs every day? Dining at private restaurants?"
"Isn't that how it should be?"
Ji Qinglan asked with a smile.
"I'd like to, but my means don't allow it!"
"Oh, come on. If your means don't allow it, how are ordinary people supposed to live?"
Ji Qinglan thought Xiao Bei was joking. Xiao Bei smiled and was just about to say something when the mala tang arrived.
Looking at the huge, overflowing bowl, Ji Qinglan's pretty face flushed slightly.
Would Xiao Bei think she ate too much?
Then Ji Qinglan looked at the color of the mala tang and frowned. "Didn't we order mild spice?"
"It is mild spice. Maybe the owner's broth is naturally dark in color. I'll try it first!"
With that, Xiao Bei dug in heartily. As for maintaining an image?
That did not exist. After all, no matter how a handsome guy ate, he was still handsome. After all, the readers' good looks were right there for all to see!
Watching Xiao Bei eat with such gusto, Ji Qinglan could not resist a little either.
"Xiao Bei, is it spicy?"
"It's alright. Goddess Ji, the poison test is complete. You can start eating now!"
"I knew you'd sweet-talk again. Then I won't hold back!"
Ji Qinglan said coyly.
With that, Ji Qinglan picked up a piece of fried tofu and put it into her mouth.
"How is it? The taste is alright, right?" Xiao Bei asked with a faint smile.
"Mhm, it's good!"
Ji Qinglan felt completely satisfied. She had not expected today to be such a pleasant day!
"Eat slowly. I'll pick things for you. What do you want?"
"Give me a shrimp paste ball."
"Alright, I'll give you the biggest one!"
"It's too big. What if I can't finish it and waste it?"
"It's fine. If you can't finish it, I'll eat it!"
Xiao Bei's words obviously carried a hint of teasing, but Ji Qinglan did not feel the slightest disgust. Instead, she found Xiao Bei a little interesting. That was because Xiao Bei's earlier groundwork had been excellent; all those thoughtful details and flattering words had already left a favorable impression of him in Ji Qinglan's heart.
But girls were generally reserved. Although she felt secretly delighted inside, Ji Qinglan still looked at Xiao Bei coyly and said,
"Hmph? Trying to take advantage of me?"
Hearing that, Xiao Bei stopped moving his chopsticks and wiped his mouth.
He stared directly at Ji Qinglan, the corners of his lips lifting slightly. "Then, will the great Goddess Ji give me a chance?"
Seeing Xiao Bei like this and meeting his aggressive gaze, Ji Qinglan, for the first time, lacked the confidence to look a boy in the eye. She was at a loss, her heart racing wildly, pounding faster and faster!
Now she regretted it a little. Why had she flirted with Xiao Bei for no reason?
Now she was the one being flirted with, wasn't she?
But after Ji Qinglan fell silent for a moment, she smiled and met Xiao Bei's gaze. "I'll give you an opportunity. Can you seize it?"
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