"I don't know. I didn't pay attention to the direction they went. It's raining, what were they going out for?"
"Hehehe... What else could we do? Of course, we went on a date! Brother Jue said we were going to some rooftop themed restaurant, and as soon as he said that, Mr. Song went along."
Bai Zhiyi noticed Zhang Zhichen's change in mood and also looked away, mimicking his gaze as he looked at the rain, watching the raindrops fall, their rhythmic patter a clear and melodious sound.
"Hiss... Your description makes it sound like a little dog following its owner everywhere."
Zhang Zhichen turned her head and looked at the smile on Bai Zhiyi's face, and unconsciously smiled along. But what she said made Bai Zhiyi's eyes widen instantly, and she looked around like a thief.
"Hey, how could you describe Mr. Song like that? Be careful Brother Jue hears you and beats you up, even though he usually seems to dislike Mr. Song."
"However, if anyone dares to say even half a word about Mr. Song, he really will rush over and tear them to pieces. This arrogant young master, who doesn't mean what he says, is extremely protective of his own!"
Bai Zhiyi lowered her voice to remind Zhang Zhichen, afraid that he might accidentally anger Shang Shujue that day.
His tone was urgent, and when he got anxious, his cheeks puffed out, making him look just like a chubby Little Bai nestled in the grass, soft, cute, and adorable.
"Pfft..." Zhang Zhichen was touched by Bai Zhiyi's appearance and couldn't help but chuckle softly. She grabbed his wrist and tried her best to suppress her laughter.
"Okay, I got it. If you come any closer, we'll both tumble down the steps and end up lying in the rain."
Bai Zhiyi then realized that she had unconsciously gotten too close while speaking. Her body stiffened instantly, and she awkwardly withdrew her hand, her ears turning bright red.
"Ahem... I was just worried you'd go astray, I didn't mean to push you."
"Yes, I know."
Zhang Zhichen lowered her eyes to look at the whorl of his hair, gently curled the corners of her lips, then looked up at the sky and noticed that the rain had stopped and the sun had suddenly appeared in the sky, with a bright and colorful rainbow hanging in it.
"Hey, the rain has stopped, and there's a rainbow in the sky!"
"That's true! Quick, take a picture! This is the best time to get a good shot! Hurry, hurry! You'll definitely gain followers when you post a vlog later."
"..."
Bai Zhiyi dragged Zhang Zhichen out to take pictures. Before taking the pictures, he didn't forget to send a message in the group. Everyone who was waiting for him to come back and share the gossip saw this and rushed out to take pictures first, and then listen to the gossip.
After all, gaining followers is more important than gossip. Gossip is always there and can be heard anytime, but gaining followers is different. If you don't gain followers yourself, others will steal them away, which won't do!
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"I didn't expect we'd come to the right restaurant. The view of the rainbow from here is truly unique."
Shang Shujue stood by the window, looking at the clouds and the rainbow blending into them. She couldn't help but turn on the camera, turn her head to look at Song Yanqing, and see that he was also looking at the rainbow. She then switched to the front camera, a sly look flashing in her eyes.
" Song Yanqing, look at me!"
Song Yanqing turned to look at him, instinctively making a heart shape with her hands, a smile playing on her lips, her eyes crinkling – a perfectly controlled expression that showed no sign of ugliness.
"Snap!"
Shang Shujue's phone screen froze. He was standing in front, making a heart shape with his hands, while Song Yanqing was standing behind him, also making a heart shape with his hands. Their movements were perfectly synchronized, even their smiles were so similar...
"Tsk, I thought I'd get some unflattering photos of you, but your facial expressions are still on point as always. What a blunder, I shouldn't have called you."
Looking at the still photo on her phone screen, Shang Shujue couldn't help but sigh.
"It's not that I'm good at managing my expressions, it's that I know exactly what you want when you suddenly call me."
Song Yanqing leaned over for a look, raised an eyebrow and smiled, then crossed his arms and stared at him, not noticing anything amiss.
"After all, you've done this kind of thing more than once before. Even the most unsuspecting person would develop a sense of vigilance and a conditioned reflex."
"What? You must be mistaken. I don't have that much time to do such trivial things. Don't slander me, or I'll sue you for defamation!"
Shang Shujue searched his memory and realized that he had indeed done this more than once. He felt a little embarrassed, but would he admit it? Absolutely not.
As soon as he finished speaking, Shang Shujue fled the battlefield first, walked to his seat and sat down. Song Yanqing smiled helplessly but indulgently, walked over and sat down as well.
"I must have misremembered, Young Master Shang, please don't tell me. I'll be so scared I won't be able to sleep. What if I accidentally sleepwalk into your room and something happens...?"
Song Yanqing's teasing and assumptions were interrupted when Shang Shujue picked up a piece of bitter melon and was about to put it in his bowl, his eyes as sinister as an eunuch who had practiced the Sunflower Manual.
"Stop! No talking in public, or I'll send you to your grave with these chopsticks and bitter melon ૮₍ꐦ -᷅ ⤙ -᷄ ₎ა"
"... Fine, you win."
Song Yanqing, who absolutely hated bitter melon, conceded defeat. He decided not to bother with Shang Shujue, this "cunning and treacherous" Little Fox, and would collect his interest later.
"Hmm~ That's... a defeated opponent."
Shang Shujue won another round and happily ate the bitter melon with his chopsticks. The refreshing bitter melon instantly cooled down his internal heat, and it wasn't bitter at all. It was really delicious.
Song Yanqing: "..." I'm glad you like it.
" A-Jue, would you like some flower tea?"
Song Yanqing smiled and picked up the teapot beside him, gently shaking it at Shang Shujue. The golden chrysanthemum petals inside swayed gently, floating gracefully like golden butterflies, beautiful and delicate.
"Sure, pour me a glass."
Shang Shujue, who was picking up food with his chopsticks, glanced at the teapot in Song Yanqing's hand and his eyes widened instantly. He then put down his chopsticks, handed the cup to him, and didn't feel there was anything wrong with ordering him around.
"Okay." Song Yanqing's lips curled up slightly again. He poured him a cup of flower tea and handed it to him, placing it where he could reach it but wouldn't get burned.
Shang Shujue noticed Song Yanqing's thoughtful gesture, and unconsciously looked up at him, a slight smile playing on her lips, before lowering her head to continue eating.
[This person can be quite thoughtful sometimes... Ahem, Nuomi, don't talk nonsense, who's fallen for them? Shut up!]
Shang Shujue's thoughts made Song Yanqing pause for a moment as he put on his gloves, then carefully tucked them in. "Want some shrimp? I'll peel them for you."
"Why are you peeling shrimp? You have a severe seafood allergy and forgot, right? I'll peel them myself, don't get them wet with shrimp juice. Hurry up and eat, I rarely treat people to this."
Upon hearing Song Yanqing about to peel shrimp, Shang Shujue immediately tried to stop him, his brows furrowing. Song Yanqing stared at him intently, then suddenly smiled.
"Okay, then you can peel it yourself."
As soon as Song Yanqing finished speaking, he took off his gloves, picked up his chopsticks, and started eating. Shang Shujue was momentarily dazzled by his smile and looked up at him while eating.
[ Song Yanqing's smile is always so handsome! I can't resist, I really want to pinch his cheeks... cough cough, I'm not attracted, I'm just admiring him!]
Song Yanqing's fingers, which were holding chopsticks, turned slightly white, and the tips of his ears turned a little red, but he couldn't express it. He could only restrain himself and turn his head to look at the rainbow outside the window.
So it's true that rainbows appear after the rain.