Chapter 99

The days of being a senior in high school pass by so easily; a few sets of test papers, and the day is almost over. Compared to Cheng Xiaoyu's previous life, it was much more relaxed. There were only six classes a day, teachers never dragged on, and physical education and music classes were never taken over. It was like a heaven-like high school.

Thinking about his tragic past life, there were eight classes a day, and evening self-study sessions. Dragging on was a must-have skill for every teacher. If the next class happened to be physical education, one would hear the teacher say, "I've already told the PE teacher, we'll continue this class. Those who need to use the restroom, go quickly." After a wave of complaints from the class, they could only obediently listen to the lecture.

When the dismissal bell rang, Cheng Xiaoyu rarely left the classroom before the teacher. He had to go home to change clothes and help Su Yuxi pick up a gift. Xu Qinling's birthday party was set in the top-floor revolving restaurant of the Golden Peak Five-Star Hotel.

It was a bit far from Cheng Xiaoyu's home, so he was a bit rushed for time.

Once in the car, Cheng Xiaoyu thought it didn't matter whether he changed clothes or not; he had to go to Zhongshan Park first to pick up the gift Su Yuxi bought.

By the time Cheng Xiaoyu drove to Zhongshan Park and found a small shop called Qiqi's Room according to the address Su Yuxi gave him, it was already around five o'clock. Cheng Xiaoyu parked the car by the roadside, too lazy to find a proper parking spot. He thought, "If they fine me, so be it," and went into the shop to pick up the gift.

Cheng Xiaoyu gave Su Yuxi's phone number, and the other party handed him a well-wrapped box that needed to be carried. Cheng Xiaoyu hadn't prepared a gift with Xu Qinling, and he had planned to buy one at the place where Su Yuxi bought the gift, but looking around the small shop, he didn't know what to buy!

It was a shop selling anime merchandise. Cheng Xiaoyu thought, "Since the gift from my sister is also for me, I'll just take what Su Yuxi bought without buying anything else."

Seeing that time was running out, going back to change clothes was impossible, so he could only attend the party in his school uniform.

On the way to the Golden Peak Hotel, it was rush hour, and the road was particularly congested. Cheng Xiaoyu had no choice but to inch forward in the crowded traffic.

By the time he arrived at the Golden Peak, he was already a bit late. Cheng Xiaoyu hurriedly parked the car, carried the box, and went straight to the 88th floor revolving restaurant.

Just as he stepped out of the elevator, he saw a large poster of Xu Qinling covering the entire wall. Xu Qinling was wearing a leopard print dress with a black short fur coat, her long legs exposed, gleaming white.

Her short hair was messy, her eyes slightly squinted, her expression incredibly alluring, and her bright red lips tightly pursed, as if telling you she was indifferent to everything.

Her pose was very charming, hands on her hips, one leg slightly bent. It was a very ordinary action, but she made it look graceful and captivating.

Cheng Xiaoyu took a careful look and then walked toward the restaurant door. Just as he reached the door, he was stopped by a waiter in a doorman's uniform with white gloves. "I'm sorry, sir. Our restaurant is not open to the public today."

Cheng Xiaoyu pointed to a smaller poster at the door, which also had Xu Qinling's photo and the words "Happy 17th Birthday, Miss Xu." "I'm here for her birthday."

The doorman smiled. "I'm sorry, could you please show me your invitation?"

Hearing that he needed an invitation, Cheng Xiaoyu couldn't help but grumble that rich people liked to put on airs. Su Yuxi had only told him the time and place but hadn't mentioned the invitation, and he still didn't have Xu Qinling's phone number.

With no choice, he called Su Yuxi and asked her to send him Xu Qinling's phone number.

After a while, Su Yuxi replied, "Wait a moment, Ningning will come out to meet you soon."

Cheng Xiaoyu could only wait at the door with the box.

After waiting for a long time, Xu Qinling still hadn't come out. Bored, Cheng Xiaoyu started chatting with the waiter. "Brother, can you let me in? I just need to deliver something and then leave."

The waiter said, "Sir, I'm sorry, but if I let you in, I might lose my job. Do you know who's inside?"

Cheng Xiaoyu shook his head. "They're all people, not monsters."

The waiter looked at him as if he had no experience. "It's the daughter of SH's richest man, Xu Jiacheng, celebrating her birthday. The mayor and many prominent figures from Shanghai's business community are here. You must be Miss Xu's classmate, right? You should give her the gift at school tomorrow. I definitely can't let you in."

Cheng Xiaoyu thought, "If I could study at Fengxian Girls' High School, that would be great." He didn't want to argue with the waiter and could only wait for Xu Qinling to come out.

Just as Xu Qinling was taking her time, the elevator door opened again, and a handsome young man in a black tuxedo, carrying a red Cartier bag, walked over, preparing to enter the revolving restaurant.

The waiter was much more polite to this young man, speaking more gently. "Sir, I'm sorry, but could you please show me your invitation?"

The young man was taken aback, clearly not carrying an invitation. "I'm the son of Mayor Gu. Do I need an invitation?"

The waiter's face turned fawning, but he couldn't just let him in. "Mr. Gu, you can't make it difficult for us waiters. If I let you in like this, I'll lose my job. Look, this gentleman hasn't been let in either!"

The young man glanced at Cheng Xiaoyu, who looked unfamiliar, and didn't want to look further. He took out a business card holder from his pocket, pulled out a gold-embossed card, and handed it to the waiter. "This can serve as an invitation anywhere."

The waiter immediately stepped aside, bowing. "I'm sorry, please come in."

Cheng Xiaoyu, holding the box, also wanted to follow in.

But the waiter grabbed him. "You can't do that!"

Cheng Xiaoyu smiled bitterly. "How about you follow me, and I'll come out after I deliver the gift."

The waiter shook his head, looking like he was being put in a difficult position. "That won't do. Why don't you call Miss Xu?"

Cheng Xiaoyu, frustrated, muttered, "Every time I meet this female demon, nothing good happens. She won't even give me her phone number, as if she's afraid I'll harass her. I, Cheng Xiaoyu, would run as far as possible if I saw her."

Cheng Xiaoyu looked at his Chopard watch and decided that if Xu Qinling didn't come out in five minutes, he would leave the gift with the waiter and tell Su Yuxi to come and pick it up. He felt he had done his part for the day and would be happy to be free.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Just as he made up his mind, Xu Qinling appeared at the door, her delicate face showing. She was wearing a light pink strapless silk princess dress, her shoulders and collarbone exposed, her chest tightly wrapped, adding a fatal allure. Her long, slender neck was bare, and her forehead was adorned with scattered bangs. Her eyes were large and lively, and her face was makeup-free, except for a touch of lip gloss on her lustrous lips.

Cheng Xiaoyu couldn't help but look at Xu Qinling's white, long legs, which were adorned with a pair of beige Chanel ballet flats, the dress just reaching her knees. This beauty had been perfected by Xu Qinling, and if she were a few years older and exuded mature charm, she would be a real enchantress.

Xu Qinling was not at all polite to Cheng Xiaoyu. "What are you looking at? Have you never seen a beautiful woman before?"

Cheng Xiaoyu, not showing any servile attitude, said irritably, "You made me wait so long, and you're complaining about me looking at you for a few seconds! Fine, Miss Xu, I can't serve you. Here's the gift, I'm leaving!" He handed the wrapped box to Xu Qinling.

Xu Qinling didn't take it, instead walking over and linking her arm with Cheng Xiaoyu's. "Mr. Cheng, you're so magnanimous. Please forgive me for being a bit negligent. It's not easy for a girl to put on a show, so please do me the honor of having some food."

Cheng Xiaoyu had no choice but to comply. Actually, any man would be helpless against such a woman, and could only give in to her demands.

With the waiter's jaw-dropping expression, Xu Qinling linked arms with Cheng Xiaoyu and entered the revolving restaurant. Facing the curious gazes of the gathered crowd, Cheng Xiaoyu smiled bitterly at Xu Qinling. "Miss, I'm just a country bumpkin. You should go play on your own. If you keep holding my arm, I won't be able to leave this restaurant today." Clearly, no one would think a young man who could be linked by Miss Xu would be ordinary, even though he was still in his school uniform, holding a paper box, and looking unremarkable.

Xu Qinling tilted her head slightly and whispered, "Alright, you can't run away. Have some food first, and I'll come back to you after dealing with that Mr. Gu."

Cheng Xiaoyu nodded and asked, "You can't make me hold the gift while eating, can you? Where should I put it?"

Xu Qinling glanced at the box, her eyes sparkling. "From Su Yuxi, right? Where should I put it? I don't care, you hold it for me. I don't trust anyone else, and you mustn't lose it! What about your gift?"

Cheng Xiaoyu grinned. "The gift from my sister is also for me."

Xu Qinling used her face-changing skill again, frowning and coldly laughing. "Cheng Xiaoyu, don't think I'm easy to deal with. Think of a way. If you don't satisfy me today, I'll make you eat hotpot with me until you vomit."

Cheng Xiaoyu realized that taking Xu Qinling to eat hotpot was the biggest mistake of his life.