Zhang Shuai declared righteously, "Sun Xiaoya, you've had too much to drink. Watch what you say. You're not only looking down on yourself, but underestimating me, too. I'm not the kind of person who takes advantage of someone when they're drunk!"
Sun Xiaoya wasn't pleased. "Oh, listen to you putting on an act! I've realized you and Lin Xiuwen are exactly alike. You both love pretending to be pure and innocent. I refuse to believe you don't want to. You've even hidden away to watch those Japanese movies in secret, haven't you? Would you really rather use your hand than give me a try? I'm not bad-looking, am I?"
Zhang Shuai nearly cursed her out. You silly girl, is there something wrong with your brain? If you'd made that offer when we were alone, how could I possibly refuse? But you said it in front of Lin Xiuwen. How am I supposed to say yes now?
"Sun Xiaoya, you really have had too much to drink. You'll say anything, won't you? I give up."
"Honestly, I don't know what to make of you. All the guys at my school are so horny and vulgar. The moment they see me, they can't wait to get me into bed. But you... I've been this forward, and you're still acting like a block of wood. I'm starting to wonder if you're even a normal man."
Just then, Lin Xiuwen, who had been standing nearby, suddenly laughed. "Xiaoya, Zhang Shuai is definitely a normal man. There's no need to doubt that."
Sun Xiaoya raised an eyebrow and eyed Lin Xiuwen suspiciously. "Oh? Have you tested him?"
Lin Xiuwen flushed with embarrassment. "What are you talking about? Don't joke around. Zhang Shuai knows all about Japanese AV actresses, so he must have watched plenty. Why would he watch those films if he weren't a normal man?"
Sun Xiaoya seemed to understand. "Right, he does seem to have a thing for AV actresses. Is it because they're better at trying different things?"
As she said this, Sun Xiaoya suddenly looked at Zhang Shuai, her cheeks flushed. "Zhang Shuai, if there's anything you like, I could always play along..."
At those words, Zhang Shuai nearly lost control. His mind filled with the countless Japanese adult films he'd watched late at night. He was twenty-five and still a virgin; he'd never known a woman. It would be a lie to say he didn't want to, but no matter how much he wanted to, he couldn't say so right now.
The three of them walked around the park twice. Sun Xiaoya had truly drunk too much and completely let loose, saying whatever came to mind and doing everything she could to seduce and tease Zhang Shuai. Some of her remarks were so outrageous that even he blushed. He'd learned something new—were college girls this bold these days?
At last, they made it to the street and hailed a taxi. Zhang Shuai dropped the two women off at their homes one by one, then headed home himself.
After he got home, Zhang Shuai took a shower, then lay in bed studying ancient writing. He didn't know how much time had passed when his WeChat suddenly rang with a friend request.
Zhang Shuai checked it. The sender's username was Ah Xiu, and the verification message read: "Hey, handsome Zhang, it's me, Lin Xiuwen."
The notification below said: "Added through the driving practice group chat."
Zhang Shuai was a little puzzled. Hadn't she refused to add him earlier because she was worried Sun Xiaoya might get the wrong idea? Why was she suddenly adding him now?
He'd already taken a liking to Lin Xiuwen, and he was curious about why she'd contacted him, so Zhang Shuai quickly accepted her request.
As soon as he accepted, Lin Xiuwen sent him a message. "Hey, handsome Zhang, are you asleep?"
Zhang Shuai thought, What kind of question is that? If I were asleep, how could I have accepted your request?
"I'm awake. Xiuwen, what's up?"
"I feel like having a drink. Can you come out and have one with me?"
"Didn't you just drink at dinner? Go to bed early. Don't drink any more. It's not good for a girl to drink too much."
"Nooo, I can't sleep. I want a drink. If you come, I'll download my treasured collection of Japanese AV videos and give them to you. They're the good stuff—you can't find them online. Want them? Just come keep me company for a drink, and they're yours."
Zhang Shuai was at a loss. He'd never be able to clear his name now. Both women thought he liked this stuff.
Well, if I can't clear my name, I might as well stop trying.
I can't let myself be stuck with this reputation for nothing. I might as well go see just how rare these videos are.
"Where are you? Bring the videos on a USB drive. Send me your location, and I'll be there right away."
Lin Xiuwen quickly sent him a location. It was a place called 9527 Bar.
Zhang Shuai immediately got up, got dressed, and went downstairs. He hailed another taxi and headed straight for 9527 Bar.
A little over ten minutes later, Zhang Shuai arrived outside 9527 Bar and messaged Lin Xiuwen. "I'm here. Have you arrived?"
Lin Xiuwen replied almost at once. "I'm in private room 8. Come on over."
Zhang Shuai walked into the bar. The wall of liquor behind the counter was impressive, with all kinds of whiskey and cocktails lining the entire wall beneath the neon lights. A young, stylish man and woman were mixing drinks, while a band onstage played heavy metal rock.
After looking around for a moment, Zhang Shuai found private room 8, opened the door, and went inside.
The moment he stepped in, Zhang Shuai froze. Lin Xiuwen had changed her clothes and her whole look. At dinner, she'd seemed like a sweet, innocent student, but now her whole demeanor had changed, as if she were a different person.
She wore a white spaghetti-strap top and a very short skirt, with her makeup applied to perfection. She smiled at him, charming and alluring. Her shoulders were slender, her waist delicate, and her lips a sexy shade of red. Her dainty nose was tipped up, and beneath the blue eyeshadow, her slightly arched brows and eyes gave her an indescribably seductive air. Her long hair fell over her shoulders.
Zhang Shuai paused, dazzled. Dressed up, Lin Xiuwen was even sexier than Sun Xiaoya.
"Xiuwen, why did you change your look?"
Lin Xiuwen smiled. "Does this look good? Don't I seem a lot more mature and sexy?"
Zhang Shuai gave a wry smile. "Honestly, this look is more tempting to men, but I still prefer you dressed simply and innocently!"
A glimmer flashed in Lin Xiuwen's eyes. She smiled. "All right. I'll dress more innocently from now on."
Zhang Shuai glanced at the table in the private room. There was a bottle of cognac, two prepared cocktails, a small case of beer, and a plate of snacks.
There was nothing for it. He could only sit down and have a drink with Lin Xiuwen.
"Hey, handsome Zhang, whatever you do, don't tell Sun Xiaoya you came out to drink with me. I'm afraid she'll get the wrong idea."
"Get the wrong idea about what? There's nothing between us, and we're only having a drink. Don't make it sound like we're sneaking around behind someone's back."
Lin Xiuwen shot Zhang Shuai a teasing glance. "Sneaking around is so thrilling. Would you dare?"
Zhang Shuai replied irritably, "I don't even have a girlfriend. Who would I be sneaking around with?"
"Sun Xiaoya likes you so much, and she's willing to be your girlfriend, but you still turned her down. I don't know what to say to you."
"Just because she likes me, does that mean I have to like her back? What kind of logic is that?"
"If you don't like her, then what kind of girl do you like? Tell me, and I'll find someone for you."
Zhang Shuai suddenly fell silent, simply gazing calmly at Lin Xiuwen without saying a word.
Lin Xiuwen seemed to realize what he meant, and she fell silent too.
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