One Glance at Zhang Yang, a Lifetime of Regret

The next morning, the morning light shone into the room from the Huangpu River.

Zhang Yang opened his eyes and looked at Dai Lu, who was lying next to him with her long, black hair and fair skin on her shoulders. The scenes from last night flashed through his mind again.

It's unbelievable that the seemingly aloof school beauty would be so unreliable at the peak of her career.

"What did he call me last night?" Zhang Yang thought to himself as he stood up.

Standing before the floor-to-ceiling window, he gently stretched his body, his incredibly well-built physique clearly defined and flawless in the light.

Dai Lu woke up in bed sometime earlier.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and when she opened her eyes, she saw a perfect back view edged with gold before her. She couldn't help but feel a slight tremor in her heart and her mind waver.

"You're awake." The figure in front turned slightly.

Dai Lu smiled, looked down at the blanket covering her chest, then simply sat up, letting the blanket slide off her chest. She then walked barefoot off the bed and gently pressed her hand against the person's back.

Zhang Yang felt Dai Lu's warmth behind him and turned to look at the long-legged school beauty.

"Put your clothes on, I'll take you out for breakfast later."

Dai Lu gave a soft "hmm" and obediently bent down to pick up the clothes.

In the morning, after washing up, the two left the large penthouse at COFCO Seaview No. 1.

In the underground parking garage, Dai Lu actually saw the Bentley next to Zhang Yang's Cullinan.

A Cullinan and a Bentley, parked together, exude both luxury and elegance, complementing each other perfectly.

"Is this Bentley yours too?" Dai Lu asked.

"Um, which bus do you want to take?" Zhang Yang smiled and turned around to ask.

A moment later, the Cullinan sped out of the garage.

Breakfast wasn't anything fancy, just a roadside stall frequented by Magic City in Shanghai, full of local flavor.

Whether a school beauty is willing to eat at a roadside stall depends on who takes her there.

Take Xiao Wang for example, he's taken girls to eat at roadside stalls quite a few times. And Zhang Yang, a handsome guy like him, drives Cullinan and takes the long-legged school beauty to eat at roadside stalls, and the girl is still very happy.

"Here, try this." Dai Lu affectionately placed a steamed bun in Zhang Yang's bowl with her chopsticks.

She sat right next to Zhang Yang, her cool, bare thighs pressed against his without any restraint.

A young couple nearby, witnessing this scene, couldn't help but whisper to each other.

"Look, even such a pretty girl is serving food to guys. Look at us, when we come out to eat, I'm the one serving you." The guy was incredibly envious.

"Envious? Are you as handsome as him? And do you own the Cullinan outside?" The girl pinched him without hesitation. "If you had all that, I'd be willing to serve you, let alone bring you water to wash your feet."

"Hiss, I won't dare again."

Are you awake?

"You're awake now."

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"I'll take you back to school after we finish eating," Zhang Yang said, glancing at Dai Lu.

"Oh? Going back already?" Dai Lu was quite reluctant to leave.

As she felt the overwhelming handsomeness before her, and recalled the unforgettable memories of last night, she felt a pang of sadness at the thought that their paths might only cross this once.

"Will you reply to my WeChat from now on?"

"Or are you saying that after a long time, you might not even remember who I am?"

"From now on, when I can't sleep at night and think about you probably being intimate with other girls again, I'll get emotional..."

Faced with Dai Xiaohua's series of sincere monologues, Zhang Yang remained unmoved, simply taking out his phone.

What do you think of this one?

"This one is also nice, I'll give it to you, do you like it?"

"Ah, I don't want to. I'm not a gold digger," Dai Lu said softly, her cheeks flushing.

"I didn't say you were materialistic, it's just a gift," Zhang Yang said with a smile. "Pick one, I'll take you to buy it later."

Dai Lu blushed as she looked at her phone, then awkwardly selected one.

After the two finished breakfast, Zhang Yang casually called the Louis Vuitton bag store to inquire about a particular model. Coincidentally, the store still had a few in stock.

"Brother, are you coming now? I'll head to the store right away," the Louis Vuitton salesperson asked enthusiastically.

"Okay, we'll be there soon." Zhang Yang agreed.

A moment later, Zhang Yang drove Dai Lu straight to the Louis Vuitton store.

Inside the store, the sales staff were impressed by Zhang Yang, the wealthy and handsome young man. Seeing him bring a tall, beautiful girl from school to buy a bag, they felt a mix of envy and longing while enthusiastically taking out the bag.

"Do you like it?" Zhang Yang asked, looking at Dai Lu standing in front of the mirror with her bag slung over her shoulder.

The tall, leggy school beauty wore a short skirt and an LV bag, which really made her look elegant and the outfit was very well-matched.

"I love it so much." Dai Lu, who was looking in the mirror, turned around, her eyes sparkling, and took small steps forward to give him a hug and a passionate kiss.

"If you like it, that's good." Zhang Yang called over the salesperson and paid without even blinking.

A moment later, Dai Lu, carrying shopping bags, followed Zhang Yang.

After walking a few steps, she bit her lip and tentatively took Zhang Yang's arm.

The reason why a school beauty is a school beauty seems to only truly have meaning at this moment, in front of such a handsome and wealthy god.

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In the morning, Zhang Yang drove Dai Lu back to school.

Dai Lu sat upright in the passenger seat, seemingly preparing for some kind of emotion.

On campus, students passing by stopped to take pictures when they saw the car.

"Who are you dropping off or picking up?"

"It feels like there's someone in the passenger seat."

When the Cullinan came to a smooth stop, Zhang Yang could clearly sense that Dai Lu in the passenger seat was a little nervous, because more and more students were coming and going around them, and they probably all guessed that someone would get off the car later.

"We've arrived. See you later," Zhang Yang said with a smile.

Dai Lu hugged Zhang Yang and gave him a passionate kiss, her hands gripping the car door handle.

The co-pilot of the Cullinan must be a qualified co-pilot.

Feeling the probing and curious gazes around her, Dai Lu took a deep breath, raised her head, straightened her chest, and strode out of the car, all in one smooth motion.

Instantly, the image of a cool and aloof goddess stepping out of the passenger seat of the Cullinan was perfectly formed.

"It looks like Dai Lu from the Tourism Management Department!"

"No wonder she has such high standards. How could those other guys even think about pursuing Dai Lu?"

If a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties were to drop someone off in Rolls-Royce, the woman might not be able to do it so openly. But right now, a handsome guy like that is dropping someone off in Cullinan.

Which girl isn't proud? Isn't she a little vain? Even the best girls have a little bit of vanity.

At this moment, Dai Lu couldn't wait to show this scene to the whole world.

Seeing Dai Lu run to the driver's side and stand outside the car window looking at him with expectant eyes, Zhang Yang thought for a moment, then, without hesitation, opened the car door and got out.

"This is Senior Dai's secret boyfriend. Wow, he's so handsome and rich too."

"Who would be so foolish as to chase after him? He'd be instantly annihilated."

The surrounding students were talking amongst themselves.

As soon as Zhang Yang got out of the car, Dai Lu took the initiative to throw herself into his arms.

"Look, I'm basically giving up my right to choose a partner in college," Dai Lu whispered in Zhang Yang's ear. "You have to take responsibility."

"What does this have to do with me?" Zhang Yang asked, amused, as he held the limp Dai Lu in his arms.

"Isn't this any of your business? Seeing you like this, who in this school would dare to pursue me? Besides, it's not like I would even be interested in anyone else." Dai Lu snorted and scolded softly.

Zhang Yang looked around at the many gazes he was met with, and it was as if he could hear the sound of hearts breaking.

"Let's go." He smiled, offering no further response.

"Okay." Dai Lu obediently listened and reluctantly let go of her arms.

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On his way back from school, Zhang Yang suddenly received a message from Tao Xiaoxiao.

"I'm going back."

"Why so hasty? Did your boyfriend give it to you?" Zhang Yang asked with concern.

"No, he's a liar. The car was borrowed. I confronted him directly." Tao Xiaoxiao's words revealed a hint of irritation.

"Then I'll give you a ride. By the way, have you eaten? How about we grab a bite to eat?" Zhang Yang said politely.

"No··"

About half an hour later, Zhang Yang picked up Tao Xiaoxiao downstairs at a business hotel.

The little girl was wearing light makeup today, and her skirt was very short. Although her legs weren't as long as Dai Lu's, they were still slender and long.

"Feeling down?" Zhang Yang looked at Tao Xiaoxiao and asked with amusement.

Tao Xiaoxiao sat awkwardly in the passenger seat of the Cullinan, next to the man who made her uneasy.

"A little."

Only a small percentage of them met their boyfriends in real life. After all, if it was a dishonest conman, the relationship would be over, and nothing would have happened between them.

"Because of whom?" Zhang Yang asked, turning to Tao Xiaoxiao. "That Lin Sen?"

Tao Xiaoxiao gently shook her head.

"If it's not him, then who is it? It can't be me, can it?" Zhang Yang joked casually.

"It's you," Tao Xiaoxiao said, staring at Zhang Yang.

"Huh?" Zhang Yang was confused. "Is this my fault?"

"I came to Magic City this time to meet someone in real life? What a load of rubbish! When I saw you, I knew it was all over." Tao Xiaoxiao didn't care anymore; she was leaving anyway, so she might as well just say it outright.

Seeing you, I finally understand the true meaning of my journey.

"Huh?" Zhang Yang was still confused.

"Doesn't it seem strange? We've only met once!" Tao Xiaoxiao said, biting her lip. "You need to understand, if the number of times you meet is important, then the term 'love at first sight' doesn't exist."

"Love at first sight? Is it that serious?" Zhang Yang realized the gravity of the situation.

These words sound familiar; aren't they exactly the same as what the school beauty said? Isn't it just an attempt to express her feelings?

"Yes, you know that the best state is when everything is understood without words. Confessing is usually the last struggle, but I still want to say it." Tao Xiaoxiao mustered her courage.

"Meeting Zhang Yang once ruined my life."

Zhang Yang knew all too well that being both handsome and rich had finally brought him the happiest trouble.

Being too popular isn't always a good thing.

"Actually, I..." Zhang Yang paused, just about to say something.

"Don't say anything, I know everything..." Tao Xiaoxiao interrupted Zhang Yang directly.

Zhang Yang was baffled; he hadn't said anything yet.

"Alright, I've said everything." Tao Xiaoxiao's chest rose and fell slightly. She had said everything that should and shouldn't have been said, like pouring beans from a bamboo tube. Then she just stared at Zhang Yang.

"No, little classmate, what should I say?" What could Zhang Yang possibly say?

There are plenty of pretty girls out there. Given his current situation, it's not that he's narcissistic; there are plenty of girls who will confess their feelings to him eventually.

Does he have to respond to everything?

Furthermore, do you know what the "saintly mode" is? He just had a crazy night with the school beauty last night, and now is the perfect time for him to act like a know-it-all. Zhang Yang is afraid that when they have dinner together later, he will inevitably spout some grand principles.

"Oh, I understand." Tao Xiaoxiao said sullenly.

Zhang Yang didn't have time to help her resolve her emotions, so he drove straight to a restaurant and treated Tao Xiaoxiao to a meal.

The food was delicious; it seems Tao Xiaoxiao is quite the foodie.

As they ate their meal, they finally emerged from that awkward emotional state.

"By the way, are you one of those rich kids who's just experiencing life, or trying to prove something to their family?" Tao Xiaoxiao asked curiously. "Did you undergo a transformation to regain your family's approval?"

Zhang Yang didn't speak, but don't mistake that for fact.

"That must have been really tough on you, putting in so much effort to regain recognition," Tao Xiaoxiao thought to herself.

Zhang Yang didn't need to say a word; she had already filled in the details in her mind, and her logic was consistent.

Pretty!

"Hurry up and eat." After a long while, seeing Tao Xiaoxiao still talking nonstop, Zhang Yang said with amusement.

Tao Xiaoxiao lowered her head and ate her food, beginning to doubt her own charm for the first time. She was clearly a pretty young woman with a fresh and charming appearance, but Zhang Yang seemed to completely ignore her.

After the meal, Zhang Yang took Tao Xiaoxiao directly to the station.

Before leaving, Tao Xiaoxiao looked at Zhang Yang, her eyes seemingly revealing a kind of impulse.

She opened her arms, took a step forward, but missed.

"How stingy! It was just a farewell hug," Tao Xiaoxiao said angrily, clearly hurt by Zhang Yang's distrust.

"Really just a hug?" Zhang Yang asked suspiciously.

"Absolutely true." Tao Xiaoxiao said with certainty.

"Okay." Zhang Yang was certainly not a stingy person, so he generously opened his arms to welcome the hug.

Tao Xiaoxiao beamed and immediately hugged him.

She inhaled the pleasant scent emanating from Zhang Yang's chest, looked up at his handsome face so close to hers, and her heart began to stir with desire once more.

"Zhang Yang..." she whispered.

"Hmm?" Zhang Yang had barely finished answering when his lips were immediately pecked lightly by something soft. He instantly realized he'd been tricked.

"Damn it, you're lying! You're not keeping your word!"

"Never mind, compared to honesty and trustworthiness, I choose to please myself." Tao Xiaoxiao pursed her lips, satisfied.

"This trip was worthwhile!"

After a long while, Zhang Yang stood there, watching Tao Xiaoxiao regain her energy and jog into the station with small, quick steps, looking back every few steps with an expectant expression. He could only wave goodbye.

From afar, he could clearly see the joy in Tao Xiaoxiao's eyes.

Bite!

My phone received a new message from Tao Xiaoxiao.

Wipe your mouth!

"Wipe your mouth?" Zhang Yang realized what was happening and took a wet wipe from the car.

With one wipe, streaks of lipstick were immediately removed from the white wet wipe.

"As expected, good deeds are rewarded." Zhang Yang stood there, shaking his head and sighing.

He was planning to see Bei Wei later, and to openly wear another girl's lipstick color to meet her was going too far!