Chapter 74 - 74 73 Mind in Chaos

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Chapter 74: Chapter 73: Mind in Chaos Chapter 74: Chapter 73: Mind in Chaos 6 p.m. Tang Song saved his work files and messaged Gao Mengting on WeChat before he got up to change his clothes. Today’s meeting place was outdoors, and the “Cool Night” outfit would come in handy. With the aid of special effects, he believed it would greatly enhance Tian Jing’s satisfaction with the date. He stood in front of the mirror to check his reflection. His apricot-colored cardigan was loose with a V-neck, while the white round-neck T-shirt underneath was slightly fitted. Along with gray-black casual pants, the overall look made him appear tall and slim. Then, he dabbed on a bit of men’s cologne—a high-end woody scent, light and pleasant. After getting ready, Tang Song picked up the gift he had prepared and quickly went downstairs. According to the advisors, on a first date one should not give something too expensive as it might seem too eager and could be refused. It’s best to choose gifts that were not too personal, such as small ornaments, cosmetics, or practical items. In the end, Tang Song bought a pair of women’s Gucci sunglasses. Priced at 2000 yuan at the counter, it wasn’t considered expensive for a wealthy and beautiful woman like Tian Jing, and it was both practical and stylish, very suitable for gifting among friends. Accompanied by the roaring of the engine, a pitch-black BMW 330i weaved through the buildings, heading towards the destination against the magnificent sunset. ... A white Honda Accord stopped in the Sky Garden. Two girls got out of the car. He Liting handed over her shopping bag to Zhao Yaqian. She leaned in and whispered, “Qianqian, being just friends is also good. Relationships are a mutual choice. It just means he’s not good enough for now. Stop overthinking, go home, and have some hot soup to warm your stomach.” Zhao Yaqian softly uttered “Oh,” and slowly entered the building. Li Xinghui withdrew his gaze and said with a smile, “Let’s go, Liting, get in the car!” He Liting smiled, opened the passenger door, and sat down, adjusting her seat. “I heard that barbecue restaurant has a camping vibe, with a three-story building. There’s also a cafe and a bar downstairs, right opposite the park, the environment is fantastic.” “I asked Yuanyuan and the others, and they said the beef brisket and cheese-baked sweet potato there are really delicious.” As they drove, Li Xinghui introduced the restaurant. As they passed a busy commercial area, he pointed at some red buildings in the distance and casually said, “My place is over there, in the SDHF Community.” “I’m currently living with my parents. I love rock music, which annoys them a lot, so they’re thinking of buying me a new apartment to get me out.” He Liting looked at the beautiful cityscape under the sunset and said enviously, “That’s nice, an apartment must cost at least a million yuan.” The Sky Garden where she and her cousin rented was a typical old-style community with six-story buildings without elevators. The building was quite old, with poor greenery, facilities, and property management. Yet, even such an apartment, a two-bedroom of 80 square meters cost 1.2 million yuan. With their own efforts, they definitely could not afford it in their lifetimes. Li Xinghui glanced over He Liting’s shapely figure and smiled, “I definitely wouldn’t buy an apartment in the suburbs or an old and small apartment; I’d choose a popular business district in the city center, with complete amenities, right next to a subway, supermarket, and hospital.” “Wow, Brother Hui, your family is really supportive, so envious!” “Haha, why envy? You girls don’t need to buy apartments; just choose the right boyfriend,” he quipped. ... About 20 minutes later, the car slowly entered Spring Garden Road, and from a distance, they could see a building wrapped with LED lights. Its orange walls and glowing white sign looked very pretty. This time being the peak period, parking spots along the road were very scarce. After circling around and not finding a spot, Li Xinghui had no choice but to park in a pay parking lot a bit further away. “OK, that’s done. From here, the barbecue place is just over 300 meters away, a short walk.” The two got out of the car and walked west along the sidewalk. The sun gradually fell toward the horizon, stretching the shadows of everything very long. As they neared the restaurant beneath the New Alley, Li Xinghui pointed to a parking space ahead and said, “We’re a bit unlucky, there were no spots just now.” “It’s okay, the temperature is comfortable now, and it’s nice to walk a bit.” “Buzz buzz buzz—” a black BMW drove past them, turned a corner, and parked in that space. The cleanly washed black body of the car shone like a piece of obsidian, reflecting a deep luster in the orange-red glow of twilight. As they reached the car, the door was just being opened. A tall and straight figure emerged, carrying a vintage green gift box clearly labeled with the “GUCCI” logo. “Bang!” The guy casually closed the car door. Freshly cropped hair, an apricot cardigan gently swaying in the evening breeze. The profile of his face undulated like mountains, with a high nose bridge and clear lip lines. He Liting’s eyes conveyed strong admiration. He drove a BMW 330, gave Gucci gifts, and was so tall and handsome—heaven only knows which girl was so lucky. He Liting pursed her lips, walked past the back of the BMW, and couldn’t help but turn back to look at his face. With handsome features and uniform skin tone, topped with a tall and statuesque figure, he looked refreshingly handsome and full of charisma. It’s just...there was something familiar about him. He Liting’s eyes twitched, and she suddenly stopped in her tracks, turning to stare straight at the guy. As he locked the car, he walked toward them in the dusk, his presence weaving a beautiful play of light and shadow. Li Xinghui frowned slightly and subtly blocked her view. He Liting took a deep breath, glanced at the nearby BMW 330, and then at the figure that had just passed them. Her heart was in turmoil. Tang Song... Although he looked a bit different from his photos, it was definitely him. But hadn’t Qianqian said that he drove a Wuling Hongguang, lived in a rental, and earned just a few thousand yuan a month? “Liting, what’s wrong?” Li Xinghui could hardly resist asking, “Let’s hurry upstairs. It’s getting dark, but we can still catch the last glow of the sunset.” “I...just suddenly feel a bit dizzy, maybe from car sickness,” He Liting replied distractedly, her mind buzzing. “Then let’s go upstairs and you can drink some hot water and rest.” ... Following the lamp-lit wooden staircase to the third floor, Tang Song reported the reserved phone number to the waiter and was shown to his seat. The camping elements, fresh flowers, green plants, wooden tables, canvas chairs, and warm-colored lighting strips were everywhere, with each seat topped with a canvas painted with graffiti. On one side of the restaurant, there was a small stage with an industrial vibe, creating a rich artistic atmosphere. Tang Song casually took a picture and shared it with Tian Jing, texting, “Jing, I’ve arrived.” Setting down his phone, he wasn’t sure if it was an illusion. Tang Song always felt like someone was covertly staring at him. Looking around, a familiar figure caught his eye. His college classmate, Lv Kai. It had been three years since they had last met, and he had gained quite a bit of weight, and his hairline had receded. Speaking of which, it was after seeing his friend circle’s post gathering likes that he decided to come here. Today was the first day of the holiday, so running into each other here was quite natural.

Chapter 74 - 74 73 Mind in Chaos

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