University High (Yizhan Fanfiction)

Chapter 29: Soju

When Yibo entered the car, he noticed that the car reeks of a mild sweet scent of flowers.

He turned to the backseat and was pleasantly surprise to discover a beautiful huge bouquet of flowers. 

Xiaozhan massaged his temples and racked his brain for a good explanation. Obviously one that would not make him seem like a dirty old man courting a high school kid he was teaching. He often wondered why he would sometimes think of them that way.

He turned to look at Yibo who was clearly shocked and was slightly blushing.

"Zhange.. you bought flowers for me?"

Xiaozhan felt so embarassed he wanted to dig a hole and bury his face inside. He wanted to say 'No Yanli bought it not me.' But that would sound too awkward because Yanli did not want the flowers for herself in the first place. He was never one to show affection in such a straight forwardly manner. Nor was he a romantic person. He was used to receiving flowers, but not giving it. In the end. He could not find the words to say and just muttered "Mmm"

The boy beside him was overwhelmed with joy and did not know what to say either. He just grabbed on to Zhan's arm and hugged it for while.

"Thank you Zhange. Its beautiful."

Xiaozhan felt his heart beating. This feeling...

"You did take care of me for this two weeks so take it as thanks."

The boy said nothing but continued to stroke his head on to Zhan's arm.

"Yibo, lets eat out tonight. Is there anything you want to eat?"

"Hmm.. Okay. In that case.. Korean BBQ?"

"Alright." Xiaozhan smiled. He picked up his phone and called a friend.

"Huaisang, Can you get me a table for two at Baekjeong tonight?.. mmm.. I'm on my way now. I'll be there in twenty minutes."

Huh!? Is that that Baekjeong?

Yibo had heard the name Baekjeong several times. It was a super fancy high class korean restaurant that was frequented by celebrities and hot shots. Among the high end korean restaurants in the city, Baekjeong stood at the top and their price tag was also the least modest. A regular person must wait at least two to three months just to get reservation there.

"Umm.. you don't have to take me to such an expensive place laoshi. A regular place would do just fine. Plus I'm underdressed."

Yibo was wearing his regular office clothing of sky blue shirt and black pants.

Xiaozhan reached for a bag in the backseat and magically produce a fancy branded blazer and gave it to Yibo to wear.

"Just put this over your shirt and you'll be fine." Xiaozhan smiled. 

Huh?!? did he planned for this the entire time? what is he? my fairy godmother?

"Umm.. thanks Zhange."

The restaurant was located at the top floor of a five star hotel. Xiaozhan and Yibo reached the elevator and pressed the button to the highest floor. The top floor had a floor to ceiling glass windows all around. This restaurant had a unique feature of a revolving floor that goes around the circular floorplan so diners could get a moving panoramic view of the city skyline.

Xiaozhan gave his name to the waiter and she led them in a seat by the window. How Xiaozhan could manage one of the best seat in such a short notice was a mystery to Yibo.

Yibo looked around and spotted a few familiar faces that grazed the pages of magazines and some television stars. 

Nevertheless, they slowly disappeared into the background as Yibo's heart was filled with one person and the mere thought that he could hope for more with him gave his heart such fulfillment that he had no room for other thoughts.