Jingxia Rose

Chapter 164 [Shi Yi 014] This woman is allergic to romance

Shi Wan glanced at him, somewhat bewildered.

The proprietress was initially worried that this gentleman wouldn't be interested in the things in her shop, but his address of "sister" suddenly brought them closer.

"Hey, don't be so polite. Shishi often comes here to eat rice noodles, just like my little sister."

The proprietress herself is quite talkative. Holding a tray in her hand, she said, "Last month, during her live stream of Laijia Jewelry, I saw the two of you on camera. Wow, you're even more handsome in real life than in the video."

"Sis, you're making me blush with all that praise." Yi Xu smiled, glanced at Shi Wan who looked speechless, and asked thoughtfully, "Sis, did she always come to eat by herself before?"

"No, I did mentor a very beautiful girl, gentle and kind, with willow-leaf eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes, and a very elegant demeanor."

Hearing her description, Yi Xu immediately guessed who it was.

Ji Xian.

It seems that she only brings people she trusts or has the best relationships with to this store.

Ji Xian and she were very good friends, and he was her boyfriend.

Thinking about it that way, it makes sense.

Shi Wan had no idea that he would think so much just because she brought him here to eat rice noodles.

The proprietress was tactful; after chatting for a while, she gave the two of them some space and quickly brought over two steaming bowls of her signature rice noodles.

Yi Xu tasted it and found it quite delicious. He nodded in satisfaction, and felt a warm feeling in his stomach after finishing the meal.

The two finished eating at 9:30.

Shi Wan had already taken out her phone to scan the QR code to pay, but Yi Xu beat her to it. Without even asking the proprietress how much it cost, he transferred two hundred yuan directly to her.

"Oh dear, why are you giving so much? Two servings of the signature rice noodles should only cost 76."

"This is my first time here, how can I let you treat me? Otherwise I'll be too embarrassed to come next time."

"Look at this..." the proprietress said helplessly, "This is too much with the braised dishes on top of it, enough for two meals."

"Then we'll come back to eat here again next time."

Hearing this, the proprietress had no choice but to give up, and escorted them to the door, saying with a smile, "Alright, take care then, come again next time."

The two walked back in the night, just like an ordinary young couple taking a stroll after dinner.

Yi Xu was in a good mood. During the dark part of the road, he reached out his hand to her and said, "Come on."

"What's coming?"

"I'll hold your hand."

"No need." Shi Wan gave him a disdainful look. "I can manage on my own."

After saying that, as if to prove herself, she strode forward.

Yi Xu: "..."

He suspected the woman was overly romantic.

After walking a short distance, he took out a cigarette case from his pocket, shook out a cigarette, and asked, "Want one?"

Shi Wan paused, looked up at him, and said, "I didn't take my bag; the lighter is inside."

"I have."

Yi Xu then took out a custom-made lighter from his pocket, lit it, shielded his eyes from the wind with his hand, and brought it to her lips.

The firelight reflected in her clear, alluring phoenix eyes, creating a captivating and charming effect.

The two were close together, and Shi Wan could clearly see his Adam's apple bobbing, connecting to his smooth and well-defined jawline, exuding sexiness.

Many men tried to persuade her to quit smoking and offered her cigarettes, but Yi Xu was the first to light one for her.

She smiled slightly, put the cigarette to her lips, leaned forward slightly, and lit it.

As she exhaled her first smoke ring and took another drag, Yi Xu suddenly grabbed her arm, forcing her to lean in and kiss the cigarette in Yi Xu's mouth.

Shi Wan froze, her pupils dilating, the faint scent of fir trees lingering around her nose.

In just three or four seconds, Yi Xu had lit his cigarette. He lifted his eyelids to glance at her, taking in her reaction. A smile played on his lips as he slowly turned away.

Shi Wan had already come to her senses and caught a glimpse of the subtle curve at the corner of his lips. She moved the cigarette away and calmly asked, "So, you used these little tricks to flirt with women before?" Yi Xu glanced at her and chuckled, "What? Did I manage to flirt with you?"

Shi Wan sneered and said disdainfully, "A petty trick, useless against me."

"Really? What kind of tricks would work on you?"

"Trying to flirt with me?"

"No way?" Yi Xu asked casually, exhaling a smoke ring.

Shi Wan chuckled, "Those tricks of yours might work on those young girls."

"What? You're getting old?" Yi Xu raised an eyebrow, enunciating each word clearly, "Old...Auntie?"

"You want to die?"

Shi Wan kicked out without hesitation, but Yi Xu easily dodged it. He said smugly, "That's called anticipation!"

Shi Wan was amused by his antics and rolled her eyes at him. "Are you three years old? How childish!"

"See, you're clueless about romance, aren't you? That's called childlike innocence."

"Huh?" Shi Wan looked him up and down in disbelief. "You really have no shame in saying the words 'childlike heart'."

“There’s nothing to be ashamed of, I’m just telling the truth.”

"His skin is incredibly thick."

After Shi Wan finished complaining, she couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him anymore, but inexplicably, the bad mood that had been building up in her chest for the past few days was swept away at this moment.

She rarely took the initiative and said, "Yi Xu, how about I treat you to dinner another day?"

"Ok?"

"Don't want to? Then forget it, I'll save myself some money."

"Tsk, I haven't even said anything yet." Yi Xu caught up with her. "Why did you suddenly invite me to dinner out of the blue?"

"I should thank you for settling this matter with the Lin family for me."

Shi Wan has always been straightforward and pragmatic, and she dislikes pretentiousness.

She really should thank him for this, so there's nothing to be embarrassed about; she should just say it openly and honestly.

Yi Xu raised an eyebrow. He had originally thought that someone as strong-willed and proud as Shi Wan wouldn't appreciate his help.

Actually, he was prepared for her to scold him and for her to lose her temper today.

This was an unexpected surprise.

He laughed and said, "Then you probably can't skip this meal."

Shi Wan said, "You decide on the restaurant, and I'll choose the time."

In truth, she still held the initiative.

Yi Xu nodded happily, "Okay."

Because they were full, they didn't walk fast on the way back. Fifteen minutes later, they reached the parking lot, and Shi Wan took her bag out of the car.

She waved casually, preparing to turn around, "I'm leaving."

Yi Xu paused, his hand still in his pocket, and asked suspiciously, "That's it?"

"Then what else do you want?"

"What do you say?"

"I'm tired today, let's do it another day." Shi Wan glanced at him and waved her hand. "Besides, exercising after a big meal is bad for your stomach."

"..."

Yi Xu watched her retreating figure and laughed in exasperation.

Has this woman ever been in a relationship?
He just said something about sleeping, and that he should hug and kiss someone, right?
After watching her figure disappear into the night, Yi Xu nodded resignedly, turned around and went back to his car, taking out his phone to check nearby restaurants.

After looking around for about half an hour, he shared the three restaurants he had selected with Shi Wan: "Take a look and see which one you like. They're all not far away, and each one has a different style."

After sending the message, he didn't wait for her reply. He glanced at the neighborhood, smiled, and started the car to leave.