Chapter 152: Alright, I Took the Initiative

The curtains in the room were drawn tightly, not letting in a single ray of light.

It made the whole room seem quieter and more restless.

Chen Feng reached out and grabbed her, tickling the soles of her feet a few times, which immediately made her giggle and quickly beg for mercy.

“It’s too hot, I’ll turn the temperature down a bit.”

Chen Feng said as he let go of her feet, lifted the quilt, turned over, and picked up the air conditioner remote control on the bedside table.

“Turn it off. It’s a bit stuffy,” Guo Mengyao said.

“Alright.”

Chen Feng went with the flow, picked up the air conditioner remote control and turned it off.

“What time is it now?” Guo Mengyao asked lazily with her eyes closed.

Chen Feng turned over again, reached out and picked up his phone from the bedside table to look, then said, “It’s half past ten.”

“Damn. Is it that late already? I thought it was only seven or eight o’clock. Go and open the curtains and turn off the bedside lamp.”

“I’m not going. Anyway, there’s nothing to do. Let’s lie down for a while longer.”

Guo Mengyao was very satisfied with his words and asked with a smile, “Then are you in love with me?”

“Love is not that simple.”

“Damn! Can’t you just say some sweet words? You speak so directly and vulgarly, no woman will like you.”

“That’s not necessarily true. Don’t you like me? I knew it in high school.”

“Don’t be so sentimental. Who liked you in high school?”

“Didn’t you? Then why did you often get distracted when you asked me questions? I found you peeking at me several times. Sometimes when I stared at you for a while, you would blush and not dare to look at me.”

In high school, Qin Zhen had told him that Guo Mengyao liked him. He thought back to some things in high school, and it seemed to be true. He could only blame himself for being too bookish at that time.

“No. You must have remembered it wrong,” Guo Mengyao denied flatly. “Don’t be so sentimental. I was focused on my studies in high school and never thought about falling in love.”

“Don’t deceive yourself. We’re already like this. Why are you still hiding it? If you didn’t have a crush on me in high school, would you be so proactive this time we meet again after a long time?”

“When was I proactive? It was obviously you who took the initiative, okay?”

Guo Mengyao was turning the tables on him.

“I took the initiative?” Chen Feng was really impressed by this woman who could twist black and white. He directly retorted, “Who took the initiative to contact me? Who said there was no hot water in the room and took the initiative to come to my room to take a shower?”

“You can do it,” Guo Mengyao said with a pout and a woman’s reserve. “Whether you believe it or not, I took the initiative to contact you at that time just to find you, an old classmate, to play with and have some fun. And that night, my room really had no hot water. It was already two in the morning, so I couldn’t call the front desk. I didn’t have Mengting or Yujiao’s contact information, so I could only find you.

As for forcing myself on you, that’s even more nonsense. At that time, you obviously gave me a hint first. You opened the door for me wearing only a bathrobe, with nothing underneath. Wasn’t that obviously deliberately seducing me?”

Her self-justification and turning the tables on him really impressed Chen Feng.

Sure enough, no matter how a man argues with a woman, the man will always be the one who loses in the end.

Chen Feng also had some experience in this aspect. In addition, Guo Mengyao was so concerned about her face. Of course, Chen Feng couldn’t be so stupid as to continue arguing with her about who took the initiative.

“Alright. It was all me who took the initiative.”

Chen Feng bravely took responsibility, then got out of bed, went over and opened the curtains. It was already bright outside, and the room was suddenly bright.

“Why did you open the curtains again?” Guo Mengyao squinted. After getting used to the light, she opened her eyes again and looked at Chen Feng standing by the window.

“Didn’t you say you wanted to open them?”

“Forget it. Just leave them open.” After saying that, she reminded him, “You’re not afraid of the cold. Hurry up and put on your clothes.”

Hearing this, Chen Feng went to the ground to pick up his scattered clothes and put them on.

“Aren’t you going to lie down for a while longer?”

Seeing that Chen Feng had already put on his pants, Guo Mengyao couldn’t help but ask.

“It’s not early. I’ll go to the bathroom first, then take a shower and wash up. When I’m done, it’s your turn. Then we’ll go to eat together.”

“Alright.”

After Guo Mengyao agreed, she also began to put on her underwear in the quilt.

When Chen Feng was done in more than ten minutes, it was Guo Mengyao’s turn to go in.

Only then did Chen Feng have time to look at his phone. There was a WeChat voice message from his mother, as well as from Wu Mengting, Lin Yujiao, and Sun Xiaorui.

His mother asked him if he would be home for lunch. Chen Feng replied with a voice message saying he wouldn’t be back.

Wu Mengting asked him what gifts his parents liked. She wanted to prepare New Year’s gifts for his parents. Chen Feng replied: Just buy some health products.

Lin Yujiao had sent him a message at around nine o’clock last night, asking him if he would go to her place at night. Chen Feng didn’t have time to reply. At seven o’clock in the morning, she sent him another message, asking him if he wanted to go for a run together.

Seeing this, Chen Feng replied to her: [I drank too much with Qin Zhen in the county town last night. I slept in a hotel and just woke up]

Lin Yujiao replied in seconds: [Why did you go drinking again? Drinking too much is bad for your health]

[Yes, I’ll be careful next time]

[Then are you free this afternoon? How about you go home with me? My parents want to see you]

Seeing this message, Chen Feng suddenly regretted pretending to be her boyfriend. But since it had come to this, he couldn’t confess to her parents. He could only accept it for the time being.

[Why do your parents want to see me?]

[It’s probably about getting engaged and married. They want you to give me an explanation, just in case I’m not entrusted to the right person. And my ex-husband has been going to see them again these past two days to curry favor.]

Lin Yujiao was also frank. Chen Feng thought for a while and typed: [Then have you considered what I told you last time? Two hundred thousand, two years. If you agree, I’ll give you two hundred thousand to show filial piety to your parents and help you settle them.]

[Can you really give me two hundred thousand to show filial piety to my parents?]

[Of course. If you agree to accompany me for two years, I’ll give this money to your parents right away]

[Alright then. Do we need to sign a contract or a guarantee or something?]

[No need. I believe in your character]

[Thank you]

[You’re welcome. We’re just getting what we need. If you regret it in the future, for example, if you don’t want to do it after a year, or if you meet someone you like, you can just return the money to me in a certain proportion before the two years are up]

Lin Yujiao didn’t reply for a long time.

Chen Feng was not in a hurry and went to look at Sun Xiaorui’s WeChat. As usual, there were a few photos. She had sent photos of the food she cooked, scenery photos, home photos, and selfies. She had sent two last night and a few more this morning. There were no messages.

Chen Feng sent a thumbs-up emoji.

Sun Xiaorui immediately sent a silly smile emoji.

Chen Feng didn’t bother with her anymore.

Just as he was about to put away his phone, another WeChat message came. He opened it and saw it was from Lin Yujiao: [Alright]

Chen Feng was speechless.

He put away his phone again and turned on the TV out of boredom.

After changing a few channels, there was nothing good to watch. Just as he was about to turn it off, an advertisement popped up. Seeing Zhang Jingwen on the TV screen, he couldn’t help but be stunned for a moment.

It was really a coincidence to see her on TV again.

This advertisement was for a well-known beverage. It was quite rare for her to be able to endorse it. This also showed that her fame and worth were not low at this time.
To be able to become so popular with just one TV series was quite something.

The advertisement ended quickly, and Chen Feng turned off the TV.

Since he was idle, he called Qin Zhen.

“Hello. What are you doing?” Chen Feng asked.

“I’m a guest at my little uncle’s house,” Qin Zhen’s voice sounded a little noisy.

“Oh, then I’ll call you next time.”

“No need, is there anything?”

“Nothing, just chatting. And if you have time, I’ll invite you out for a good meal.”

“I really don’t have time these past few days. I have too many relatives. I have three uncles, two aunts, and two uncles and one aunt. I have to visit all these relatives. After all, I haven’t been home for the New Year for the past few years.”

“Alright. Then let’s talk about it after the New Year.”

“We’ll see. I might have time in the evening in a few days. We can make an appointment then.”

“Alright. I’m hanging up.”

“Alright.”

After hanging up, Chen Feng went to the bathroom to look. The door was closed. He asked at the door, “Are you done?”

“Almost,” Guo Mengyao replied from inside.

“Alright, I’ll wait for you.”

Five minutes later, Chen Feng came over again with some annoyance and asked, “Are you done?”

“Almost.”

Five minutes later, Chen Feng said directly at the bathroom door, “I’ll go downstairs first. I’ll wait for you in the lobby on the first floor.”

“Alright, I’ll be right down.”

“…”

Chen Feng went downstairs first and sat on the sofa in the lobby on the first floor, scrolling through his phone.

After a full twenty minutes, the newly dressed Guo Mengyao finally arrived.

She was wearing a camel-colored collarless wool coat, a gray base shirt inside, and tight leather pants with small cuffs. She was carrying a brown single-shoulder bag on one shoulder.

Paired with her beautiful face and figure, a noble and elegant temperament rushed towards him.

Chen Feng was in a daze for a while.

“Let’s go. I’ll take you to eat something good.”

Guo Mengyao was very satisfied with Chen Feng’s reaction. She smiled sweetly and took the initiative to pull him.

Chen Feng was pulled up from the sofa by her. She naturally linked her arm with his and walked out of the hotel together.

At this time, there were not many people in the hotel, but Chen Feng was still a little worried. He couldn’t help but lower his voice and say, “There’s no need for this. It’s not good if your acquaintances see you.”

Guo Mengyao glanced at him sideways and said, “I’m not afraid, what are you afraid of?”

Chen Feng, however, was not provoked by her. He directly pulled his hand out and said, “Alright. Walk properly. There’s no need to be so intimate.”

Guo Mengyao was not afraid, but he was a little afraid. After all, she was still a married woman in name. She was also from the county town. If someone who knew her saw her, it might cause some bloody incidents.

Guo Mengyao rolled her eyes at him with some dissatisfaction, but she didn’t go to link his arm again.

Guo Mengyao led the way in front, and Chen Feng followed behind. The two of them came to the hotel’s outdoor parking lot and got into her BMW X6, which was red and looked very comfortable.

“Where are we going to eat?” Chen Feng asked after getting into the passenger seat.

“Let’s go to the Ruyi Building outside our school. I passed by when I went home for the New Year last year. It’s still open, and the business is not bad.”

Ruyi Building was a restaurant, just near the No. 1 Middle School they used to attend. It was the first choice for classmates to treat, have birthday parties, and gather.

“The No. 1 Middle School has moved. Are they still there?”

“The old site of the No. 1 Middle School is now a vocational school. There are also many students. The restaurant’s business is as usual.”

“Oh, I’m fine with it. We can eat there.”

“Then let’s go there. Let’s just reminisce about our student days.”

Guo Mengyao was very happy. She quickly started the car and drove towards the old city.

More than ten minutes later, the car stopped at the Ruyi Building. The restaurant’s building was still the old one, but the exterior walls had been repainted, so it looked quite new. In addition, the signboard had been replaced, and the restaurant’s main entrance had also been renovated.

It was just dinner time, and there were quite a few customers inside.

The two of them went to the front desk to ask. The private rooms were already full, so they could only eat in the hall.

The two of them didn’t mind.

There was just an empty seat by the window. The two of them went over and sat down, ordered a few dishes they still remembered, and then waited.

“This place has changed a lot. The interior has been redecorated. This used to be a wall, but now it’s all floor-to-ceiling windows. It’s very good. It’s much brighter,” Guo Mengyao said as she looked around.

Chen Feng also looked around and said with some emotion, “It can only be said that things have changed. I remember that the owner and his wife were in their fifties at that time. They should be retired by now.”

“Yes, they should be retired. The chefs must have changed many times. I just don’t know if the taste of the dishes has changed. I used to like the food here very much and often came to eat.”

At this time, a group of people walked in from the door. Then the eyes of a bald middle-aged man in the middle were fixed on Guo Mengyao.

Immediately after, he walked towards them.

Guo Mengyao didn’t know with her back to this person, but Chen Feng saw it. Seeing this bald middle-aged man staring at him with an unfriendly look, he suddenly felt bad.

It was really true that what you were afraid of would come. Seeing the bald middle-aged man’s posture, he knew that this should be someone who knew Guo Mengyao.

“Mengyao, why are you eating here?” The bald middle-aged man stood next to Guo Mengyao with an unhappy look.

Guo Mengyao looked up and saw this person. She was suddenly a little flustered. She quickly stood up and said, “I… I’m just passing by. Why are you here?”

The bald middle-aged man explained, “I’m talking about business with a few friends here, so we’re having a meal together.”

“Oh, oh, then you go and eat with your friends first,” Guo Mengyao said with some unnaturalness.

“That’s not urgent. Who is this friend of yours? Won’t you introduce him?” The bald middle-aged man asked directly.

“He’s my classmate, Chen Feng. We just happened to meet today, so we came here to have a meal together.”

At this time, Guo Mengyao’s expression had calmed down.

The bald middle-aged man nodded with a half-smile, “That’s really a coincidence.”