SWG Chapter 7
by VolareXiao Wenyu nodded, “Give you a chance to explain. I want to eat at that dumpling place on Chaoxi Road, fifteen minutes by car, please.”
With that, she opened the car door with unusual familiarity and got in, fastening her seatbelt immediately, and then…
Reached out and fiddled with the soft, pink rabbit clipped to the side of the dashboard.
The car window wasn’t closed tightly, so the already flushed person heard a burst of laughter from inside the car, making her face even redder.
She silently untied her hair, clipped the hairpin to her collar, and let her slightly wavy Dark Tea Long Hair fall freely and comfortably, covering her red neck.
She bit the bullet and got into the car, cleared her throat, and said, “No money, this one is cheap, easy to use, easy to park, and doesn’t need gas.”
Xiao Wenyu’s response was just a laugh, an ambiguous laugh.
At this moment, if she could, Ruan Shengyi really wanted to smash her head against the steering wheel.
Actually, as soon as she asked Xiao Wenyu if she wanted to ride in her car to dinner, she already regretted it a little. Not only was the persona she had painstakingly maintained about to completely collapse overnight, but what if Xiao Wenyu hated people who secretly decorated their cars?
She didn’t know what kind of feelings she had for Xiao Wenyu, but she probably didn’t want to be disliked by Xiao Wenyu, not even a little bit.
Besides, if she really didn’t like it, then forget it. She really wanted to keep an eye on Xiao Wenyu while she ate. Not just today, but she would also have to find a way to keep an eye on her in the future.
Sooner or later, she would get her used to it.
Thinking of this, Ruan Shengyi felt a little more relaxed, ignited the engine, and shifted gears.
As the car slowly moved, Xiao Wenyu spoke to herself, “It’s quite cute, very surprising, but…”
Very likable.
She suppressed these words, smiled loosely, “But, remember to check the safety devices often.”
Ruan Shengyi’s heart was lifted up and then let down by her words, finally sinking completely.
She slightly curved her lips and said, “Okay.”
Glancing out of the corner of her eye, she saw Xiao Wenyu padding her stomach under the seatbelt with her palm, Ruan Shengyi reminded, “It’s not very safe to sit like that, and it’s not good for your hand either.”
The person who was leaning against the car window with her eyes closed said calmly, “It’s a bad habit I developed a long time ago, there’s no way around it.”
“Besides…” A slit of her peach blossom eyes revealed a hint of a smile, “I believe in Ruan Shengyi.”
“…” Don’t believe her, believe this Chopped Chili Fish Head instead.
*
Xiao Wenyu ate very quietly.
Rather, she was always very quiet, quietly sitting aside and quietly eating, and the way she used chopsticks always made people feel a lot of elegance.
If this were a TV series, Xiao Wenyu would definitely be the one playing the noble lady, or sitting in the finest Western restaurant in professional attire, using a knife and fork on the left and right, carefully cutting each stripe of the steak, revealing the tender core.
She was so beautiful that she didn’t seem like someone who should appear in this dusty northwest town.
Even less like the fragile and disheveled person who was sitting alone in the corner booth that night, buried in the shadows.
Ruan Shengyi stole glances at this quiet person, one after another, and didn’t even notice that the wonton noodles in front of her were a bit clumpy, until Xiao Wenyu whispered, “Is Ruan Shengyi’s stomach also turned upside down? Can’t eat?”
Ruan Shengyi retracted her gaze, “A little bit, not very hungry.”
“It’s also true that few people make dinner appointments at dumpling restaurants.”
How should she put it, the noisy and disturbing atmosphere of life around her always allowed her to keep her feet firmly on the ground while her heart was wandering, so as not to float away completely.
But when people can stand firmly, they are less likely to think about beautiful and distant things.
“…” Xiao Wenyu put down her chopsticks and looked at her. After a long time, she said, “What does Ruan Shengyi want to eat? You don’t have to worry about me too much.”
“Nothing.” Ruan Shengyi pursed her lips, “I just find it strange.”
Oh, she was such a clumsy idiot.
She hoped she didn’t make Xiao Wenyu feel anything bad.
Ruan Shengyi secretly looked over, and happened to meet the woman’s cool eyes.
A shallow layer, as if she wanted to say something but didn’t dare to.
But before she could ask, Xiao Wenyu shifted her gaze, as if nothing had happened just now, and smiled again: “It’s mainly because I’ve been too tired recently and my stomach is not good, so I just want to eat something light and soft. Am I too old?”
“…”
Seeing that this person seemed to want to change the subject again, Ruan Shengyi really sighed slightly, feeling a little helpless.
But strictly speaking, this was only the third time she had met Xiao Wenyu. It would be really strange if she had a lot of feelings to express, right? Having nothing to say seemed to be the norm.
Usually, when she had nothing to say, Ruan Shengyi didn’t care. Having nothing to say was better than being noisy. But sitting here this time, she felt uncomfortable no matter what, and always wanted to find something to talk about, such as—
Ruan Shengyi: “Have you been living in the small attic recently? Why? I haven’t seen you for half a month.”
Xiao Wenyu: “Ruan Shengyi, I mainly go out during the day, so it’s really difficult for us to meet.”
What kind of talk was that!
Ruan Shengyi coughed lightly, secretly annoyed that she didn’t choose a good topic. The other person chuckled, “Just teasing you, I haven’t been here recently.”
“I stayed at my mother’s house for the past two days, and only moved over after this place was completely renovated.”
“Then…” Ruan Shengyi wanted to ask, but consciously bit her lower lip.
Xiao Wenyu: “What’s wrong?”
Ruan Shengyi wanted to ask, what did it mean to go back and forth that night? Why did she go to the attic after leaving, and why… did she come over to kiss her?
But she just shook her head and said, “It’s nothing, eat quickly, it’ll get cold in a while.”
Today was only the first day, she had to be patient, Ruan Shengyi.
“Yes.” This time, Xiao Wenyu didn’t seem to see through her thoughts, gently broke off a dumpling, and looked at it with her head propped up on her side, “It’s going to get cold, and it’ll be uncomfortable to eat when it’s cold.”
“Then you have to eat on time next time, and your stomach won’t hurt.”
Xiao Wenyu smiled meaningfully, “Yes, my stomach will definitely not hurt.”
“Ruan Shengyi, please eat quickly too, after all, you have to take the little Chopped Chili Fish Head back.”
Ruan Shengyi’s hand holding the chopsticks paused.
Why did she add “little” again?
Why could she add “little”!
It’s not small in the Chopped Chili Fish Head family!
*
Xie Yu looked out the door from time to time. When she saw Ruan Shengyi returning with her car keys, her face immediately turned cold.
Anyone who saw it would feel that it was a bit Inverted Dipper. After all, which employee dared to give their boss a black face? Could it be that this absurd society only opened a back door for Xie Yu?
That being said, only Xie Yu herself knew who she was making that face for.
She left the bar to Ye Min, walked a few steps to meet Ruan Shengyi, and lowered her voice, “Why didn’t you drive the car from our shop? Your broken Chopped Chili Fish Head is too small, sister!”
Ruan Shengyi looked at her speechlessly.
Although they were both her cars, if she were to compare the pure black off-road vehicle with the Tonight Intoxicated advertisements all over it to her clean, pink, and tender Chopped Chili Fish Head, she still thought her little car was cuter.
And it was easier to leave an impression.
Xie Yu punched her, “Speak, girl, are you mute? Were you fascinated by that woman?”
Ruan Shengyi grabbed the key, “Going to sleep.”
“?? No, sister, it’s only nine o’clock now, no, it’s not even dark yet in the summer, sister!”
Besides, it wasn’t even the busiest time yet. What was she sleeping for? In a while, the first and second floors would be full and noisy enough to overturn the attic.
Unfortunately, if her boss was someone who could stop and listen to her, she wouldn’t be her boss.
Xie Yu looked at her strangely, then half-turned to look across the street. The photo studio had also reopened its doors, and the lights were on. Occasionally, people would go in to take a look. It seemed to be getting busier.
It would soon be the busiest time. The person who was sleeping would inevitably be woken up.
But that had nothing to do with her. Xie Yu casually waved her hand, washed her hands again, and plunged into her favorite hustle and bustle.
As she expected, the first and second floors were full by ten or eleven o’clock. Although this was a quiet bar, it didn’t restrict people from chatting. Besides, the music was already noisy. How could someone who hadn’t gone to bed so early for several years fall into a deep sleep so quickly?
Ruan Shengyi rubbed her aching head after being woken up and walked to Ye Min, wrapping her shawl tightly around her shoulders, and said, “How many orders are left?”
Ye Min: “I’m out, Xie Yu still has some.”
Ruan Shengyi didn’t want to look at that glib-tongued person. She tapped the table lightly, “Make me a See You Tomorrow to suppress the alcohol smell.”
Ye Min was slightly surprised: “Boss, your determination to go to bed early is a bit too strong.”
But she wasn’t Xie Yu, she wouldn’t ramble on and on. This sounded more like a casual joke, with no follow-up and no deeper meaning.
Almost as soon as the words left her mouth, she began to select the necessary wine, and Ruan Shengyi stopped looking at her, but leaned against the bar and looked across the street.
The photo studio was still brightly lit, and because Tonight Intoxicated was getting more and more lively, it seemed that more and more people were going in to take a look.
But that wouldn’t work. Business was endless, and guests were endless. She still had to rest well.
After all, she didn’t seem like someone who could stay up late.
Since she paid so much attention to health, she should get up tomorrow and work.
Ruan Shengyi thought, clutching her shawl tightly with one hand and fumbling for her phone from her pocket with the other.
Unlocking with her face and entering VX was simply all smooth sailing.
But she forgot, she forgot to add Xiao Wenyu’s VX these few times, and Xiao Wenyu didn’t take the initiative to add her VX either.
Ruan Shengyi tapped the phone screen irritably and rubbed her hair even more irritably.
Ye Min pushed the wine over, “Boss, are you looking at Xiao’s VX?”
“Not added.” Ruan Shengyi said coldly and turned to take the glass of wine.
What did it matter to her whether she slept or not.
She could stay up all night if she wanted to.
Ding-dong.
Ruan Shengyi looked at her phone. It was the contact information that Ye Min had pushed to her.
Ye Min trembled and said, “Boss, then I’ll push it to you…”
Ruan Shengyi:……
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