CHAPTER 3

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Three days passed without any communication between them

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Three days passed without any communication between them. Like their sudden and unexplained meeting. This time the distance between them appeared very suddenly and for no reason.

In fact maybe Wang Yibo should be relieved by this change, and so Xiao Zhan should be happier because he can get away from his dependence on Wang Yibo's selfless help.

Both don't realise that simple things can sometimes be very complicated if it involves emotion.

That afternoon after work, Xiao Zhan called his best friend.
"Yibo, come to my house," he said.

"Is the meeting ready?" quipped Wang Yibo.

"What meeting?"

"Your family is with the Jian Li family." “It doesn't matter,” Xiao Zhan's voice sounded defensive.

"But your father thinks it's important," Wang Yibo insisted.
"It's not about that," said Xiao Zhan.

"Is there anything special for me?" Wang Yibo finally softened.

"My new car just arrived this morning. A blue Audi. I want to try it with you for the first time," Xiao Zhan said.

Wang Yibo gulped. His heart was pounding. "Where are we going?"

"Anywhere. We'll have dinner together."

"Alright..." Wang Yibo suddenly became enthusiastic.

But it turns out how quickly someone's luck changes. When that night Wang Yibo arrived at Xiao Zhan's house and prepared to leave, Lian Jian Li's family appeared there.

Mr. Xiao passionately provoked his son to take the girl to dinner with the two.

"Dad, I'm not in the mood for a date," Xiao Zhan whispered in protest.

"There's nothing to lose, right," said Mr. Xiao.

"So you just take her."

Xiao Zhan glanced at Wang Yibo who looked away, staring at something far away.

"Yibo won't mind," said Mr. Xiao again.

"Is that right, Yibo?" the old man winked at his son's best friend. Wang Yibo gaped in confusion.

I just want to be alone with Zhan ge, I'm getting more and more involved in this ridiculous matchmaking...

Wang Yibo silently prayed that Xiao Zhan would reject the girl. He looked expectantly.

Xiao Zhan shrugged, pursing his red lips. "Okay.." he said. His tone was too kind and low-key. At that moment, his words made Wang Yibo believe the relationship between them had changed dramatically.

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His relationship with Xiao Zhan suddenly felt so distant. He is not important at all. He couldn't decipher every single one of Xiao Zhan's gazes, either on him, or on Lian Jian Li. All he saw was a sweet smile, friendly shining eyes, a warm greeting. As usual.

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