Extra 1: Graduation trip (5) - Pay Attention to Me

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The next morning.

 

The day had just dawned when an alarm suddenly sounded loudly like thunder in a clear sky, and all three people in the room woke up instantly.

 

"Brother, can you turn off the alarm..." Wang Xiaorou shouted in a daze.

 

Jiang Yao squinted and rubbed at his messy hair. He picked up the phone on the nightstand: "It's not an alarm clock, it's a call from my classmate."

 

He got up and gently pulled open the floor-to-ceiling glass door and went to the balcony to answer it. On the other end of the call, Zhang Ke was shouting as he said he was preparing to board the plane and would be there in three hours, asking him where they were going to meet.

 

"You go straight to the designated hotel. The class president and the others have already arrived. We are now in a business hotel near the airport. We will go meet you all after checking out."

 

Zhang Ke: "You and Brother Che arrived a day earlier? What did you do? Your voice sounds so hoarse, perhaps..."

 

"Perhaps, you mother! I just didn't sleep well."

 

"Oh~ So it's because you didn't sleep well~" Zhang Ke sounded even more enthusiastic.

 

Jiang Yao did not care about him and hung up the phone directly.

 

The hotel check-out time was at eleven o'clock. Wang Xiaorou was jet-lagged yesterday and had an irregular sleep pattern. So she didn't get up until ten o'clock and went to wash up with a yawn.

 

Yin Che sat on the edge of the bed, holding a warm glass of milk and drinking it in small sips, watching Jiang Yao heating up Wang Xiaorou's cold breakfast, then look through Wang Xiaorou's suitcase and take out the white dress she'll be wearing on today's trip, and even matching her shoes with a headband.

 

I have to say, his taste is not bad.

 

"You're really considerate to your sister." Yin Che reflected a little on himself, as an older brother, he seems to not care enough about Yin Ze. Later, after they go to the attractions, he should buy some gifts to bring back...

 

Jiang Yao closed Wang Xiaorou's suitcase and squatted down to pack his own luggage.

 

Yin Che didn't hear any reply and felt slightly off: "Hey."

 

Jiang Yao continues to bury his head in his suitcase as he finished tidying up, looking at him sideways, his eyelids drooping and his expression cold.

 

"Hey..." Yin Che raised his foot and kicked him in the back, "Are you angry?"

 

Jiang Yao nimbly grabbed his ankle and hit him back on the instep of his foot: "I'm ignoring you, you little villain."

 

Yin Che was stunned and smiled, "Aren't you childish?"

 

Jiang Yao stood up with a sullen face and messed up his hair: "You kept me awake all night and mocked me, I'm not finished with you. I will ignore you all day, from now on."

 

"Are you serious?"

 

Jiang Yao did not speak, he fiercely glared at him, and then bowed his head and kissed him on the forehead.

 

It probably meant: I want to retaliate against you, but I'm not really angry, so don't worry.

 

So these were the odd affectionate ways of a straight man cancer.

 

Wang Xiaorou came out refreshed after washing up. Remembering the unanswered questions from last night, she curiously asked the other party during breakfast, "Brother Yin, my brother said his first confession was rejected by you. Why? Didn't you like him at that time?"

 

Yin Che glanced at a certain brother who was folding clothes, seemingly not paying attention to the conversation on this side. Folding the t-shirt in his hands, he moved slowly and methodically, as if he were a robot.

 

"I like him." He replied, "Because of some peculiar circumstances, I could only refuse him at that time. In fact, I really wanted to accept his confession"

 

Jiang Yao finished folding the t-shirt into a square of dried tofu and happily threw it into his suitcase, scattering it into a ball, which was no different from before it was folded.

 

When checking out, the front desk helped them call for two cars and carry their suitcases into the trunk.

 

Wang Zhe, carrying their belongings, smiled: "Have a good time with your classmates. Xiao Che, come to our house for a visit when you have time."

 

Yin Che nodded his head and waved his hand as he said: "I will definitely come."

 

Jiang Shaoyan looked at him thoughtfully, "Are you serious about what you said last night?"

 

"Hmm."

 

"Tsk, what kind of godlike luck did this kid have to meet such a little gem like you." Jiang Shaoyan kept repeatedly exclaiming, before turning around and departing with grace, "Let's go. And don't forget, if he bullies you, you can come directly to me, I'll always be on your side."

 

The family of three got into the first car, the driver asked for their destination, and drove towards the resort hotel in the suburbs.

 

Yin Che opened the door of the second car and deliberately chose the back seat, while Jiang Yao sat in the passenger seat and opened the navigation software: "Master, we'd like to go to this hotel, take the highway. Thank you."

 

Then he actually put on his earphones.

 

Yin Che slowly squinted his eyes, and fiercely struck the back of the front seat with his knee.

 

Not only did he forget about his birthday, but he also dared to ignore him.

 

Jiang Yao was unmoved and even started leisurely swiping his phone while listening to music.

 

Yin Che reached out and grabbed his phone and was about to launch a death stare when he suddenly realized that the phone was not connected to his earphones.

 

It was the driver who was startled by his sudden action and looked at him through the rearview mirror in choc: "What, what's wrong?"

 

"Nothing..."

 

Then he took a look again at the brightly lit mobile screen, which was displaying the detailed steps of how to make a cake.

 

"..."

 

Sitting in the front seat, Jiang Yao shrugged his shoulders, and coughed twice: "Alas, the weather is really good today, I feel like I deserve some praise."

 

Driver: "You're awesome...?"

 

Jiang Yao: "..."

 

Yin Che threw the phone back at him. He then took out his own earphones, connected them to listen to some music, and turned his head to look at the lushness outside the car window.

 

The sunlight at the end of June was bright but not so hot, shining on his face with just the right amount of warmth. Suddenly, he was shaken back to attention as his line of sight shifted and fell to the front, only to see the smiling face of the person sitting in the front seat reflected in the rearview mirror on the right side of the car looking straight back at him, so he raised his eyebrows at him.

 

A straight man cancer's interests are really hard to fathom...

 

Yin Che closed his eyes and pretended he didn't see it, so he didn't notice how silly his own smile looked in the rearview mirror.

 

It was just an hour's drive from the airport to the resort hotel.

 

The hotel booked by Class 1 students is located in the center of the city. It was an ordinary three-star hotel. Wang Zhe and Qiao Wanyun both proposed upgrading it to a five-star hotel, but they were rejected by their comrades. After all, it was just a Student's Party and they were spending their own family's money. There was no need to be too extravagant.

 

The students in the group called "Graduation Trip Squad" had almost all arrived and were discussing where to go for lunch.

 

Jiang Yao finished checking in with both of their luggage. After putting it all down in their assigned room, he then went knocking on the next-room door.

 

The sound of Guo Zhixiong's footsteps approached from afar, and as soon as he opened the door, he offered him a big bear hug: "Brother Yao! It's been a while... What's with the dark circles under your eyes? Is it eye shadow?"

 

"Have you ever seen eyeshadow smeared on the bottom?" Jiang Yao looked around the room, "You said you'd stay with Haoliang? Where is your girlfriend, did you not come together?"

 

"She said that since she isn't from our class, so she wouldn't join in the fun on the graduation trip. Moreover, my mother-in-law didn't agree to let the two of us share a room... Unlike you guys, both your parents agreed, and your relationship is so good, I'm really envious."

 

"That's right, me and Cheche-" Jiang Yao suddenly paused, changing his words, "it's just okay."

 

Guo Zhixiong: "?"

 

Yin Che, with his hands in his pockets, made a non-committal humming sound.

 

Guo Zhixiong instantly understood. After the two people left, he quickly sent a private message to each group member, one by one: [Those two had a fight! Be careful later on, when we'll gather to eat and talk!]

 

Han Meng replied: [How do you know they fought? Did you see it with your own eyes?]

 

Guo Zhixiong: [No! But Jiang Yao actually said that his relationship with Che Ge was "just okay"!]

 

Han Meng: [Crap, that's definitely a fight! And it must be very serious!]

 

Yin Che wasn't aware of the ruckus they just caused. He only wanted to know how long the big-tailed wolf who was walking ahead and deliberately distanced himself from himself, but would always turn back to check on him, could endure it.

 

The restaurant they booked was within 500 meters of the hotel, which was just a short walk away. So they had plenty of room to enjoy the scenery along the way.

 

This small coastal town was famous for its beautiful scenery throughout the country. Its natural ecology and old buildings were well preserved, and compared with the modernization of Dongcheng, its was more traditional. The food and entertainment were also excellent. Walking into an old lane, it was possible to explore multiple old shops that have been around for over a decade. Just two steps away, there was an online popular card shop, with many tourists coming throughout the year.

 

The restaurant they picked was quite popular online, so they still had to queue up first as soon as they arrive. Three groups of people were already waiting in line. In order to relieve the impatience of the customers, the shopkeeper has set up small tables outside the store with fruits, peanuts, and various snacks to eat at will.

 

"Ah-ha-ha, let's pad our stomachs first." Han Meng said, "Since we came out to have some fun, let's just take it easy."

 

The two big bosses standing on the other side remained motionless. In fact, they didn't say a word since they left the hotel to now.

 

Han Meng wanted to retreat, but Chen Yingying twisted his arm so hard he could only go on to say: "That... Brother Yao, do you want some fruits?"

 

In his impression, Jiang Yao was the one who was easier to deal with, and sure enough, despite his cold face, Jiang Yao took a grape and patiently peeled off the skin.

 

However, in the next second, he handed the peeled grape to the mouth of the person standing beside him.

 

The whole crowd held their breath.

 

Would he eat it or not? This is a problem. If he accepts, it means that these two are reconciled, but if not...

 

Yin Che lowered his eyes as if examining it, deep in thought. After a long time, he ultimately chose to open his mouth.

 

He is going to eat it! The crowd cheered in their hearts, and the atmosphere was finally about to liven up! There were no more worries! Pleasant emotions flowed through the air, and they clearly saw in each other's eyes the relief of surviving a disaster.

 

--Until the grape suddenly made a sharp turn and went into his own mouth.

 

"No way, you can peel your own grapes, right?"

 

"......"

 

A deathly silence spread all around.

 

Zhang Ke was ready to flee at any time. Yang Yile was shaking while clutching his schoolbag in his arms. Guo Zhixiong was estimating whether his force was enough to persuade them not to fight. Han Meng was pondering how much it would cost to overturn the table while covering Chen Yingying's mouth as she tried to make peace.

 

Jiang Yao peeled another grape and threw it into his mouth, leisurely: "I can help other people peel their grapes, but I refuse to help a certain little villain--"

 

The second half of the sentence was left incomplete. It was swept away by a tongue that suddenly burst in, along with the grape.

 

Yin Che slowly backed away, his dark eyes staring back at him as he swallowed what was in his mouth. He then licked his lips, before looking down at the menu.

 

"......"

 

The people who witnessed everything were left in a daze, and couldn't help but look at the other person - Jiang Yao seemed to be drunk all of a sudden, his face turned red, and he could only cover his face with his hand. His eyes peeking through the gaps of his fingers seemed not too sober, his Adam's apple rolled twice, and he let out a low indistinct growl as he whispered: "Shit... give me a break already..."

 

The author has something to say:

 

That was a clear double kill! I don't know how many orz* moments I'll write in the next chapter before letting Little Jiang get what he wants!

[T/N: orz, a posture emoticon representing a kneeling, bowing, or comically fallen-over person.]

 

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