Chapter 94

Last time, Vice President Chen and Nan Huiren's suggestion was finally approved by the school after much effort. Liu Meng's article was publicly released in the Basic Studies Department, and now all the students in the department know about it. Most of those who had previously questioned the perfect score immediately shut their mouths; they couldn't help but admit their dissatisfaction.

The top students quickly found a way to beat the number one student, Liu Meng. They all started to practice English poetry intensively, determined to outdo Liu Meng in the final exams. After all, getting a perfect score in math wasn't too difficult for the top students, but getting a perfect score in English was truly challenging.

Liu Meng chuckled and said, "Boss, if you put the effort you use to chase girls into writing English poetry, you'd be even more awesome!"

The boss shook his head and said, "That may be true, but if I did that, what fun would my life be? Alright, stop talking nonsense. It's settled. You're not going anywhere tomorrow. I've made plans with Zheng Wen. We'll go shopping and watch a movie together."

The boss's determined gaze made it impossible for Liu Meng to refuse.

Liu Meng had intended to tell him about Zheng Wen's crush on Du Yi, but seeing his enthusiasm, he didn't want to dampen his spirits. After all, it's normal for young girls to have crushes on childhood idols, which is different from true love. The boss might still have a chance to win Zheng Wen's heart through normal means.

On a Sunday afternoon by the Songhua River, a gentle breeze blew, making it feel quite cold. It was already close to December, and the city had already seen its first snowfall, though it wasn't heavy. The ground was covered with a layer of snow, soft and sandy underfoot.

It was mid-afternoon, and the temperature had already dropped below zero. However, due to the dry air, the cold in the city wasn't as severe as in the south. This unique climate also contributed to the smooth and delicate skin of the city's beauties.

The boss and Liu Meng were waiting under the Flood Control Monument, looking forward to their arrival.

After another half hour, the two beauties finally arrived, dressed in similar styles, like a pair of sisters. Both wore jeans, with Zheng Wen in a sweater and a thin down jacket, the collar of her shirt peeking out. The sweater hugged her body, accentuating her small but firm figure.

The boss's eyes roamed over her, his mouth watering. These actions were so fluid that if Liu Meng hadn't been used to them, he might not have noticed. He couldn't help but admire the boss's wolfish charm.

Gu Pan was dressed similarly to Zheng Wen, but with a different jacket. Knowing her assets, she had zipped up her jacket, hiding the tight fit of her sweater inside.

Her jacket had a Western cowboy style, paired with riding boots, giving her a spirited and vigorous look.

After a long time, seeing Gu Pan again, her expression was still somewhat cold. To Liu Meng's surprise, as they approached, Gu Pan actually smiled, a warm and gentle smile that seemed to warm the cold air around them.

Zheng Wen had been secretly observing Gu Pan, and even the small smile didn't escape her notice. She thought to herself, "I knew you liked Liu Meng, yet you still deny it. Otherwise, you wouldn't have agreed to come with me. Hehe, I'll create more opportunities for you two to get together. Then, Brother Du Yi will be mine."

The young girl felt a warm satisfaction in her heart and playfully scolded Liu Meng, "You've been playing hooky. How long has it been since you last attended math class? Teacher Kong has asked about you several times, thinking you might have been kidnapped and forced to herd sheep in the mountains."

Liu Meng chuckled and said, "Who would kidnap me? You should be careful. Try to stay indoors at night. I heard that human traffickers are active recently, using sacks to cover the heads of young girls and carrying them away. When you wake up, you'll be someone's wife, with a bunch of kids, nursing them on the mountain."

Zheng Wen's face turned pale, genuinely scared. She quickly recovered and spat, "Pah, pah, pah! A dog's mouth can't produce ivory. You're still as annoying as ever. I've trained myself. Anyone who dares to come near me will end up with a pig's head."

Liu Meng glanced at the boss, meaning, "You better be careful, or you'll end up with a pig's head too." The boss looked up at the sky, pretending not to notice.

Gu Pan looked at Liu Meng and said, "Congratulations on your English poem being published. It's really well-written."

Despite her attempt to hide it, admiration shone in her eyes. Strong and stubborn girls don't like mediocre men, and Gu Pan was no exception.

"The movie tickets are already bought. We have half an hour, let's go in quickly," the boss interjected.

The four of them entered the nearby cinema. Zheng Wen, who wanted to create opportunities for Gu Pan and Liu Meng, naturally sat them together. The seating arrangement was two girls in the middle and two boys on the outside.

Liu Meng sat next to Gu Pan, and the boss sat next to Zheng Wen.

Even though it was an afternoon show, the cinema on Central Street was quite crowded. The lights dimmed, and the movie began.

Liu Meng found the movie quite good and watched it seriously. He didn't know what movie the boss had chosen, but it turned out to be a small, indie romantic film.

As he watched, Liu Meng fell asleep, probably due to the fatigue from the past few days. The relaxed environment, the uninteresting movie, and the warm air made him drowsy.

Such imported romantic films are usually favored by girls, and the sad tone of the movie easily evoked emotions.

While watching the movie, the boss's hand started to grope Zheng Wen's hand. He was met with a series of slaps, causing him great pain, but he didn't give up.

The boss consoled himself, "Beating is love, scolding is affection. If she doesn't beat or scold, she doesn't love."

Gu Pan heard the sounds and felt a wave of amusement. Are all boys so impatient and shallow these days? Watching a movie and they want to hold hands. What else do they know besides this? She quietly admired Liu Meng, who was sitting next to her, watching the movie with great focus.

This was a typical case of psychological bias. When you like someone, everything they do seems right. She had completely forgotten about Liu Meng's initial bad behavior, including the forced kiss in the woods.

The moment the lights came back on, Liu Meng woke up. He had been awake but found it too comfortable to sleep during the heart-wrenching romantic film, so he had a brief nap.

After the movie, the two girls were somewhat down, moved by the tragic love story. They couldn't stop feeling sorry for the protagonists.

Seeing the two boys walking silently, Zheng Wen complained, "Hey, do you have any feelings at all? It was so touching. I even cried a little."

The boss rolled his eyes, thinking, "I didn't pay attention to the movie for a minute! My left hand is swollen and red, like a big apple. I'm so miserable!"

Liu Meng hadn't watched much of the movie, sleeping soundly and even drooling a few times.

The two boys laughed nervously.

"Ah, I'm so hungry. Let's have some beer and skewers. It's been a while since we had them. Hehe, just thinking about it makes my mouth water," Zheng Wen said, her mood improving at the thought of food.

Gu Pan nodded, her emotions also fluctuating, and she wanted to have a drink.

The boss thought, "Girls are so strange. They love tragic stories but get sad after watching them. I need to study this."

People in the city enjoy such combinations all year round, especially in winter, when they love drinking beer and eating ice lollies and candied haws.

The four of them went to a beer house on Central Street. Six large glasses of draft beer and four plates of various skewers were brought to the table.

"How are we going to drink?" Gu Pan asked with a rare smile, looking somewhat mischievous. She seemed like a lady but had a bit of a naughty side.

Liu Meng, who had been drunk twice by Liu Ruyi, felt a bit queasy at the sight of beer. Northeastern girls are known for their drinking capacity, so he didn't dare to challenge them with "you one cup, I two cups" bravado.

The boss, holding a beer, didn't want to show weakness in front of the girls. He felt a surge of courage and said, "You girls one cup, I'll drink two. How about it?"

Liu Meng thought, "This is asking for trouble."

Noticing the boss's swollen hand, Liu Meng tried to change the subject, "Boss, what happened to your hand? It's so swollen."

He gave the boss a subtle look, warning him not to be foolish and that he would definitely end up drunk.

Zheng Wen coughed lightly.

The boss, with a pained expression, said, "I was being silly and hit my left hand with my right."

It was obvious that the boss's hand had been hit because it was being too handsy.

The boss ignored Liu Meng's warning, so Liu Meng gave up.

They laughed and joked until around ten in the evening. The boss had drunk the most and had the worst tolerance among the four. His tongue was thick, and he was starting to ramble, losing control.

The two girls, however, were still bright-eyed and sober.

Liu Meng couldn't help but admire the drinking capacity of Northeastern girls.

Zheng Wen's watery eyes were fixed on Liu Meng, and she laughed. Liu Meng frowned, feeling a bit uneasy. He had already gotten the boss drunk. Was she planning to get him drunk too?

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