How come you're also my ex-girlfriend?

"That won't do, one thing at a time."

"Heh." Shu Ying chuckled and extended her hand to invite Xu Yan to clink glasses. As Xu Yan's wine bottle clashed with hers, she said casually, "People are good at overestimating their own bottom line, thinking that their willpower is strong, but simply that the temptation in front of them is not enough."

Xu Yan nodded and took a sip.

The river breeze blows in your face, as if it can blow away your wisdom.

“That makes sense. You seem very experienced in these situations, have you encountered similar cases before?”

Shu Ying replied irritably, "I'm just stating a principle."

Xu Yan shook his head. "Anyone can talk about grand principles, but it's hard to control small emotions. Everyone is good at talking about principles, but some things you only remember when you actually experience them yourself."

"So you really have to learn a lesson?"

Shu Ying was genuinely annoyed, so she drank the wine exceptionally fiercely, finishing the entire bottle in less than ten minutes.

Xu Yan replied nonchalantly, "No one is perfect, everyone has to suffer some hardships. It's not like anyone has never been cheated or taken advantage of in their life."

Looking at the other person's nonchalant attitude, Shu Ying didn't know why she felt somewhat dissatisfied.

It's clearly his own business. I've only known him for a few days, so I have no right to interfere.

But she couldn't help saying, "Anyway, we're still young, we have plenty of opportunities to try and make mistakes, right?"

Xu Yan looked over, but Shu Ying didn't wait for his reply and continued, "But you don't know that some mistakes, once made, can last a lifetime, and may even be so serious that they are irreversible and there is no chance to make amends."

Xu Yan didn't actually know why she suddenly became agitated and her words became intense.

But after finishing the last sip, he said softly.

"Perhaps I was young and impetuous, I will be more careful."

"..."

Shu Ying gripped the bottle, pressing a shallow handprint onto the can.

A gentle breeze will blow into every tiny pore, then create a hollow sound in your chest.

She suddenly turned to look at Xu Yan, "Have you ever been in a relationship?"

Xu Yan paused for a moment, then replied, "I really don't have that."

"Clang."

Shu Ying moved all the beer bottles, which resembled a galaxy, that separated the two of them to the other side, adjusted her position, and sat down next to Xu Yan.

The fragrance filled the air, body temperature drew near, and even the cool breeze from Liangjiang couldn't carry away the warmth.

Would you mind if I leaned on your shoulder?

"..." Xu Yan glanced at the beer in his hand, then smiled and said, "Then it'll have to be more expensive..."

Add as you like.

She turned to the side and leaned against Xu Yan's shoulder, starting cautiously but eventually pressing down on him as if she had given up entirely.

Xu Yan raised his right hand, which was hanging in the air, and took another sip from the new bottle of wine.

This woman is really something... she just adds up the price without even mentioning the compensation.

What if they meant having a baby? Then we'd have triplets!

Shu Ying naturally had no idea what Xu Yan was thinking. She just thought this angle was great; she could lean on his strong, muscular shoulder without it affecting her drinking.

Her gaze could still lazily drift to the surface of the river, where the water shimmered and reflected the light.

The streetlights on both banks, and the LEDs and neon lights of the high-rise buildings make the water surface dazzling, but she never felt that this river was particularly beautiful.

I've felt this way ever since the day she disappeared into the river.

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Chapter 84 I'll Need It Tonight! (Third Update, Please Subscribe!)

[Achievement unlocked: A reliable man.]

[Reward: 10 achievement points and 2000 RMB cash!]

At this moment, such an achievement pops up, which seems to spoil the mood a bit, but fortunately the system is not an annoying thing and won't suddenly 'ding' and startle you.

The only noticeable vibration is when my phone vibrates to let you know that the money has arrived, which makes me feel warm all over.

But to be honest, the wind is a bit strong, though it's not that it's cold.

Instead, it blew her hair all over her shoulders, making her chin a little itchy. I wonder if Godai can cure itchy necks.

He had to do it himself, gently brushing aside the long hair that was bothering him. He subconsciously looked down and happened to see the shirt under the other person's coat.

When did she unbutton one of her collarbone buttons? Is she hot?

He didn't know if Shu Ying was hot or not, but his gaze instinctively went to investigate, as if he had suddenly slipped into a bottomless snow valley.

Fair and delicate skin, a perfectly round and full shape...

The edges of red lace are faintly visible.

Damn, my eyesight has improved a bit.

"Ahem." Xu Yan coughed awkwardly, which caught Shu Ying's attention.

Her thoughts drifted away from the sound of the river lapping against the shore. She looked up slightly, but didn't sit up straight.

"uncomfortable?"

Xu Yan shook his head and pretended to take a sip of wine. "You seem very hot."

"hot?"

Shu Ying looked puzzled, but soon, the woman, who hadn't drunk too much, realized something. She looked down slightly and saw that her buttons had come undone at some point.

Swish!

It happened so quickly, in the blink of an eye.

This made Xu Yan realize that even this woman, who was as cold as an iceberg, could have such a shy moment.

His face flushed rapidly, and he hurriedly got up to button his shirt.

Unable to quickly calm the blush on her face, she could only glare at Xu Yan with slight dissatisfaction.

Xu Yan's eyes were already on the other side. "After all, he's a gentleman. I'm just kindly reminding you. You're welcome."

"So I should thank you?"

It sounded a bit like gritting your teeth.

"Hehe, no need to be so polite."

"Heh you..." In the end, he didn't finish the curse, but it was enough for Xu Yan to gain half a sense of accomplishment.

Sigh, one of the perverse pleasures of men is watching an ice queen fall into depravity.

Distracted by Xu Yan, she couldn't lean on his shoulder again, but the feeling from that moment remained.

It's like saving a precious save point in a game.

After that, we just looked at the river and chatted briefly, without going into any deep conversation.

Xu Yan adhered to the same principle as last time, and did not inquire about the other party's family, work, or other such matters. If you take the initiative to learn too much, you will only get more and more involved.

The more curious you were at the time, the more painful it was when the relationship broke down, and you might even find yourself replaying those details in the mind every night without realizing it.

Don't ask Xu Yan why he knows so much; the answer is that he can't control his emotions.

The two of them drank about seven or eight bottles of beer together, with Xu Yan drinking less and Shu Ying drinking more.

After all, he doesn't have this or that kind of trouble, or maybe he's just really young and can't hold onto too many worries; they're easily blown away by the wind.

Do you want more drink?

Xu Yan didn't pick up any more wine; there were still four or five bottles left in the bag.

As if preparing for a rainy day and not having had enough to drink, Shu Ying asked.

Xu Yan looked at the other person's condition. The originally pale face was now flushed, and even the eyes looked a bit hazy.

He shook his head. "That's enough for now. My holiday ends tomorrow."

Shu Ying felt that the world in front of her had become much blurrier, which made it seem more pleasing to the eye.

"Oh."

She was somewhat dissatisfied when she heard the other party express a desire to back down, and her lips pursed.

This action rarely occurs on her, and when Xu Yan glimpsed it by chance, it gave him a fleeting impression, though it might just be an illusion.

After all, such women are prone to exhibiting contrasting traits.

She pointed to the plastic bag next to her, looking at Xu Yan with dissatisfaction, "But we haven't finished drinking it yet..."

Xu Yan couldn't help but chuckle slightly, "Didn't you say that if we couldn't finish it, we'd take it home?"

"But..."

Her hair swayed slightly in the wind as she turned her head to look intently at Xu Yan.

His expression was very serious, but also a little confused.

It wasn't just that she was several years younger; for a moment, Xu Yan thought he was hallucinating, as if he wasn't seeing a mature, successful woman, but rather a child throwing a tantrum.

"When I get home... there's no one to drink with me."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yan narrowed his eyes slightly and then scrutinized the young woman in front of him, wondering whether she was truly drunk or just pretending to be tipsy.

"Sister, are you being coquettish?"

"No."

She instantly dropped her previous expression and tried to regain her cool demeanor, but the lingering blush on her cheeks made this coolness fragile.

The moon is hidden in the water, and the flowers bloom in the mist.