readytorunbook Chapter 7 Wang Wenwen
Chapter 7 Wang Wenwen
At this stage, admission is free with a ticket; no advance reservations or ticket scrambles are needed. Currently, the average income of the population cannot support long-distance travel; those who can afford to travel are primarily the wealthier first. However, in ten years, the average standard of living will have risen to the point where tourist attractions are so crowded that it's impossible to get in—a development speed that will be astonishing.
After sightseeing for a while, the three of them went to a private restaurant in the capital that Chen Yu had chosen. Not far away was a well-established roast duck restaurant, where they could buy roast duck and eat together. This was a restaurant with a good reputation that Chen Yu had visited in his previous life when he came to the capital with his local classmates. It had been there for decades.
Chen Yu had already confirmed that the shop from his previous life still existed here, so he brought the two women to give it a try.
"Wow, Chen Yu, this restaurant you found is so delicious! Gu Gu, don't you think so?" Zhong Xiaoqin's expression was always so exaggerated, just like a little child.
Gu Jia smiled and nodded, "Yes, this restaurant is really good. It's rare to find such a good place. The environment, service, and taste are all very satisfying. Oh, by the way, did Chen Yu go to pay the bill just now? How much was it in total? Let's split the bill among the three of us."
"No need, it's not much money. In this capital city, I'm practically a landlord, how can I let you pay? Besides, I've truly experienced the meaning of 'beauty is food for the eyes' today. Eating with beautiful women makes the food taste even better!"
The implication is that Gu Jia and Zhong Xiaoqin thought it was delicious because of Chen Yushuai.
Seeing Chen Yu say this, the two exchanged a glance and did not insist on splitting the bill. Gu Jia said, "Okay, then we'll treat you next time!"
When Gu Jia and Zhong Xiaoqin are together, Gu Jia always takes the lead and makes the final decisions.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Chen Yu escorted the two women back home.
"Wow, Gu Gu, look at this photo I took! Your eyes aren't even open! It's so funny, haha!" On the subway, the two kept reviewing their day's itinerary. Zhong Xiaoqin really didn't hide her true nature when she was with Gu Jia; she dared to say anything.
Gu Jia's lips curled up slightly as she pulled up an embarrassing photo of Zhong Xiaoqin. "Yes, mine wasn't taken well, but look at yours, it's much more interesting. There's a flag behind you, and you're sticking your butt out, it looks like you've grown a tail!"
Zhong Xiaoqin looked at the photo and couldn't sit still any longer. She shook Gu Jia's arm and said, "Gu Jia, please delete this photo of me, okay? I don't want to grow a tail!"
“I think this photo is quite interesting. Can you send it to me when we get back?” Chen Yu interjected at the opportune moment.
Zhong Xiaoqin turned her head, her eyes wide, and glared angrily at Chen Yu. Chen Yu wasn't intimidated either, staring back with wide eyes. In the end, Zhong Xiaoqin couldn't take it anymore, her face flushed as she looked away. She muttered, "You shameless scoundrel!"
Chen Yu pretended not to hear and continued chatting with Gu Jia as if nothing had happened, "I saw you just covered the bottom of your bowls with rice when you were serving it. Are you sure you can get full?"
"How could I not be full? You ordered so many dishes, including a roast duck. I feel like I haven't eaten this much in a long time."
Zhong Xiaoqin's blush faded, and she joined the conversation, "I just didn't know that you northerners buy such big ones. Where I'm from, this is just a basin, right, Gu Gu?"
Gu Jia said, "That's true. I read a report that said the lifestyle in the north is very different from that of men, because of the material conditions. People in the north mainly eat noodles, which are quite fluffy, so they feel that they have a larger appetite."
The three then discussed the differences between the North and the South, from food types and personality differences to regional stereotypes. Chen Yu felt the gaze of a mythical beast and ended the conversation from the bottom of his heart.
Chen Yu escorted the two to the volunteer dormitory, and after saying goodbye, Chen Yu left alone.
Gu Jia took a deep look at Chen Yu's departing figure in the lobby on the first floor, then turned to look at Zhong Xiaoqin, her expression thoughtful.
"Gu Gu, why aren't you leaving?"
"Oh, it's okay, I'm coming!"
Chen Yu returned to the university, only to run into Wang Wenwen downstairs in the dormitory.
Wang Wenwen was from the same hometown as Chen Yu; they lived in the same city and met on the train when school started. Wang Wenwen's father was very satisfied with Chen Yu's performance. The two chatted for a long time on the train, covering all sorts of topics. By the time they got off the train, they were already calling each other "Brother Wang" and "Brother Chen." When they got off the train, Wang Wenwen's father told her that she could ask Chen Yu for help if she had any urgent matters.
Because Wang Wenwen was unfamiliar with the capital, she relied on a fellow villager who almost became her uncle. She was also very curious about Chen Yu. Furthermore, due to her father's request, she frequently contacted Chen Yu.
Chen Yu is quite handsome, unlike his slovenly appearance in the drama. With a little grooming, he's a real heartthrob. After two years of getting to know each other, especially after that incident, Wang Wenwen had long harbored feelings for Chen Yu, and she would blush for a long time whenever she thought of him.
However, Chen Yu felt that although Wang Wenwen was also very beautiful, he didn't know her very well, far less than he did with the three main characters in the drama. It is said that in business, it is better to do business with familiar people than strangers, and Chen Yu ultimately liked Zhong Xiaoqin the most. At least her character in the drama was very good. She was innocent, optimistic, kind, and pure. Although she lacked ambition, she was beautiful. She was exactly the kind of person Zhang Liangjun would be attracted to. In the drama, she followed Chen Yu because she was poor, which made Chen Yu feel inferior. Otherwise, so many things wouldn't have happened in the drama.
"Wenwen, what are you doing here?"
"I came to find you. My dad came to the capital on a business trip and brought back some local specialties. He asked me to come and give you some today, but I didn't expect you to be here. Hey, Xiaoyu, where did you go today?" Wang Wenwen had a bad feeling.
"I went out for a stroll with two friends and had a meal along the way," Chen Yu said, choosing to tell the truth.
Wang Wenwen pressed further, "Male or female? Do I know them?"
Chen Yu is an honest young man. "They are both women, and you don't know them. They are college student volunteers from Shanghai."
"Would you like to introduce us? We can become friends!"
"Of course not..." Chen Yu was about to refuse, but then he thought about it and realized it wasn't impossible. "Maybe another time. I'm not familiar with them yet, we just met through work and have only recently become friends. If we get to know each other better, I'll introduce you to them!"
Wang Wenwen was a little disappointed. "Okay then, I asked Qin Hao from your dorm to take the walnuts I gave you. Go check them out quickly, lest your dorm eat them all!"
"Okay, please thank your dad for me. It's getting late, you should hurry back!"
"Alright then, I'll head back now." Wang Wenwen said, and left reluctantly.