Chapter 120: The Scene of the Bag Grab

Chapter 120

Yu Na pursed her lips and said, "Several times, I've been startled by your voice."

At this time, Lin Shuan didn't stand up for her husband at all. Instead, she teased him together with Yu Na.

The two big, tall, handsome men sat beside them. Though they were tall and sturdy, with slender statures, their hearts were as soft as glass.

"In short, neither of you should tease the other. You're two of a kind," Lin Shuan said.

"..."

...

At the same time, in the small room at the library, Qiao Rui was vexed.

He had put his phone to the side. Every now and then he would glance at it.

Finally, after ten minutes, the phone screen lit up.

- Xu Yi had messaged back.

Qiao Rui tossed his pen aside excitedly and picked up his phone to look at her reply.

The next second, his heart sank to the bottom.

Fifteen minutes ago, Qiao Rui had messaged Xu Yi: "I'm at the library. Do you want to come out and study?"

Xu Yi replied: "My mom won't let me go out [Sad emoji]"

Qiao Rui: "[Sad emoji]"

Xu Yi: "Is there a problem you don't understand?"

Qiao Rui: "No"

Qiao Rui: "I just want to see you"

She didn't reply for a long time after that.

Qiao Rui anxiously sent another message: "After all, you're a qualified study buddy."

After he sent the reply, he let out a long sigh.

Was he too direct, and scared her? Or maybe...she didn't like him?

Sigh.

If the principal hadn't caught them, he and Xu Yi would definitely be doing homework together in the library now.

After a while, Xu Yi finally replied: "If I'm not there, you won't study?"

Xu Yi: "Silly"

With just the one word "silly", Qiao Rui felt uneasy.

Xu Yi sent another message: "I just went to take a shower!"

Qiao Rui: "You're not going out, why are you showering in the middle of the day?"

Xu Yi: "Didn't you want to see me?"

Qiao Rui's heart thumped heavily.

He replied: "?"

Xu Yi: "My mom is still at work. I can sneak out for a bit. Put together all the problems you don't understand, and I'll explain them to you later."

Qiao Rui: "Are you sure?"

Xu Yi: "Mm-hmm"

Qiao Rui replied: "Then can I come pick you up? I'm at the library near your place."

Xu Yi: "Okay~~ Message me when you get here."

Qiao Rui hurriedly packed up his things and set off for Xu Yi's home. It was only a ten minute walk from the library to her place.

Xu Yi lived in an old residential district, a six-story building. Her home was on the first floor.

They studied at the cafe for a long time.

Finally, Xu Yi stretched and yawned. "I'm exhausted... Are you done writing?"

"Just about."

After Qiao Rui finished the problems, Xu Yi checked them for him, pointing out a few mistakes and explaining them. When she was done, Xu Yi smiled with satisfaction. "Not bad, not bad. It's still early. Is there anything you want to do?"

"Let's go to the shopping center. There's an arcade there. Have you ever been?"

Xu Yi shook her head. "I've never been to an arcade."

"Want to go play? Then I'll treat Teacher Xu to a meal?"

"Okay."

Qiao Rui hailed a taxi, and they quizzed each other on English vocabulary in the car. After reviewing words, they moved on to reciting Classical Chinese.

Not a moment was wasted.

...

At this time, inside the shopping center's arcade.

In front of the claw machine, two pairs of sweethearts eyed the prizes longingly.

Xiao Chen held the control stick, aimed, and pressed the button—

"Nice!"

Clack—

The doll he had grabbed dropped back down.

Xiao Chen: "..."

Yu Na's hands were empty.

She glanced at Lin Shuan beside her, who was laden with cute stuffed animals that Han Chengxun had won for her. Though they were both claw machine novices, Lin Shuan was holding a pile of adorable plushies, all won by Han Chengxun.

Han Chengxun looked on with the air of an amused spectator. He patted Xiao Chen on the shoulder. "Didn't the almanac say today was inauspicious for you to go out?"

Xiao Chen felt aggrieved but had nowhere to vent it. Embarrassing himself at the haunted house was one thing, but he was never usually so incompetent at the claw machines.

He didn't know what had gotten into him today.

And it happened in front of his girlfriend no less, without a single moment of glory.

His wallet was itching to be emptied.

Xiao Chen put his arm around Yu Na's shoulders. "Come on, I'll take you shopping and buy whatever you want."

Luckily he had money. At times like this, money was his only confidence.

They left the arcade one after the other. But before leaving, Xiao Chen happened to glance over and see a familiar-looking young man playing a racing game, with a girl standing beside him.

The ball of irritation stewing inside him seemed to have found an outlet.

Xiao Chen held Yu Na's hand and casually walked over there.

Lin Shuan and Han Chengxun also followed along in puzzlement.

"Awesome!" When the game ended, Qiao Rui bragged to Xu Yi.

Seeing the two people clearly, Yu Na was shocked.

The corners of Xiao Chen's mouth curled up. He held Yu Na back, indicating he would handle this.

He put on a mocking smile and walked over to heavily pat Qiao Rui on the shoulder. "Good skills, young man!"

"You flatter me!" Qiao Rui initially only gave a plain response to the compliment from a stranger.

But after responding, he suddenly sensed something amiss. This voice was oddly familiar, and carried a hint of murderous intent.

He mechanically turned his head back, and Yu Na and Xiao Chen were standing behind them.

For an instant, Qiao Rui looked as if he had seen two fierce ghosts.

"Brother!"