Chapter 489
“I don’t want to go in; I feel it’s too noisy inside, and I don’t like this kind of place,” Yu Xia whispered, feeling somewhat anxious, fearing that the man might not let her leave this place. After all, there were only the two of them in this long corridor, and the other party was a man, while she was not in good health and couldn’t possibly win in a confrontation. Naturally, she was a bit worried.
To her surprise, when she said this, the man readily stepped aside, making way for Yu Xia, even with an apologetic smile on his face.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t realize you didn’t like places like this. It’s all my bad, just a matter of habit. Will you blame me?” the man asked cautiously.
“I don’t blame you. I was the one who wanted to come for drinks in the first place. I’m actually grateful you brought me here. How could I blame you? Besides, if someone should apologize, it should be me for not going in after insisting on coming here. I’m really sorry for troubling you.” Yu Xia lowered her head in embarrassment, her hands almost twisting together.
“It’s fine, there’s nothing blameworthy about that. It’s totally normal. You’ve never been here before and can’t stand the noise. It’s entirely understandable and my oversight. If you still want to drink, let me take you to a quiet bar. Give me a chance to make it up to you, what do you think?” The man asked sincerely, and Yu Xia, feeling embarrassed to refuse, nodded.
Actually, by this time, Yu Xia’s desire to drink had already diminished, but the man’s offer left her unsure how to reject him. In the end, she followed him to a quiet bar.
Compared to the previous bar they went to, the quiet bar was indeed much more peaceful. The soothing voice of a singer made Yu Xia breathe a sigh of relief; this environment was much better than she had expected.
“How is it? Is this place okay?” The man sat across from Yu Xia, looking at her, illuminated under the lights, appearing even more innocent and lovely.
Yu Xia nodded, “This place is much quieter.”
“Do you want something to drink?” The man asked.
Yu Xia shook her head, “I don’t know what to drink; it’s my first time here. How about you recommend something?” She glanced up quickly at the man.
“In that case, let me order for you.” The man beckoned the waiter and ordered two types of drinks.
During the bartender’s preparation, the man kept chatting with Yu Xia, and with the background music, the waiting time didn’t seem too long.
Soon, the drinks arrived. The man’s drink was simply an amber liquid with ice and a mint leaf, while Yu Xia’s drink was a crimson liquid with various ingredients, looking quite appealing.
“Would you like to try it? I don’t know if you’ll like it, but it’s the most suitable cocktail for girls that I know of. I’ve done my best.” The man smiled, a bit embarrassed, causing Yu Xia to smile shyly as well.
Under the man’s gaze, Yu Xia cautiously took a sip, and the sweet and sour taste made her eyes light up immediately, “This is really good!” Her eyes sparkled as she spoke.
“I’m glad you like it. If you do, drink more.” The man looked at Yu Xia’s cute expression, smiling restrainedly yet seriously, exuding an ascetic aura.
Every word from the man was soothing, and accompanied by the mellow music, Yu Xia unconsciously finished her cocktail, leaving only a few ice cubes in the transparent glass.
“It’s getting late, and your family must be worried if you don’t go home. Let me take you back,” said the man.
“Home?” Yu Xia’s eyes, moist and shiny, carried a hint of confusion. Her cheeks turned a rosy white, and with such a look, she seemed naive and innocent, making it hard for anyone to look away.
The man felt his throat tightening, as if it was dry. He tugged at his collar, trying to breathe more smoothly, but it seemed futile. A fire surged from within him, nearly burning him to ashes with its intensity.
“Yes, I’ll take you home.” The man tried hard to control his body’s reactions, but his gaze at Yu Xia was already burning. If it were in the past, such a bold look would certainly alert Yu Xia, but the alcohol dulled her nerves, making her reactions sluggish like a sloth.
Unaware of the man’s odd behavior, Yu Xia instead extended her hand towards him, letting him help her up.
“Yes, we should go home. Let’s go home quickly, hehe.” Yu Xia stood up unsteadily, giggling.
“Okay, I’ll take you home now.” The man licked his lips with the tip of his tongue.
The interaction between them didn’t attract much attention. Some people even thought they were a couple, and instead of stopping them, people looked at them with ambiguous glances as they left.
The man’s expression was calm and poised. When someone whistled at them, he even nodded and smiled in acknowledgment.
Sitting in the car, the man was slightly worried that Yu Xia would make a scene after being drunk, but she remained especially quiet and well-behaved. She occasionally let out a cute laugh, never causing trouble or annoyance, which made the man look at her with even more satisfaction.
A breeze blew Yu Xia’s hair, causing a strand to get into her mouth. She tried to push it out with her tongue but failed, leading her to frown as if she was uncomfortable, emitting humming sounds.
“What’s wrong?” The man asked, curious about the sound Yu Xia made.
“Something’s in my mouth, it’s uncomfortable.” Yu Xia, eyes closed and pouting, spoke softly.
The man used his fingers to hook out the hair from Yu Xia’s mouth, playing with it in his hand.
The driver in the front, noticing their interaction, showed some envy in his gaze, “You two have such a great relationship. When I was young, I always quarreled with my wife, and eventually, she left me. You two must keep going strong.”
“Don’t worry, we will.” The man looked at Yu Xia and said to the driver with a smile. No one could tell that the woman in his arms was someone he got drunk and tricked into coming with him.