See You Again (Time Already Knows) - Chapter 26
Chapter 26 - “Ye Jiacheng, Can You Lend Me Some Money?”
The most unreliable people in these days were university students!
The “surprise” was an arrow already notched into the bow; how would she shoot it? Shi Jian didn’t dare look at Zhao Wenwen and Yi Pei sitting in the seat by the window. She really wanted to irresponsibly…… run away.
She still calmed herself down. Her years of work experience told her that every arranged plan had the possibility of something going wrong. If plan A didn’t work, it would have to turn into plan B, even at the last moment.
But she didn’t prepare anything for plan B at all.
Urgent, urgent, urgent! Shi Jian went downstairs and found a good looking waiter from Zhuang Yuan Restaurant. She asked him if the establishment had any little cute things. She had to perform magic tricks!
The waiter was a cute man who had a face like an apple. He didn’t sense her urgency, and humored her: “Do you think I will do?”
Cute little thing…… are you sure? Shi Jian wanted to cry. She stifled her words, her eyes hardened, and the wind seeped through.
The male waiter saw that she really wasn’t joking, and could only awkwardly chuckle. He hurriedly added: “Isn’t there that kind of transforming a live person……”
Transforming a live person my ass! If she could transform a live person, she would abracadabra herself out of here. Shi Jian searched around for props. She knew how to do a small magic trick. She’d learned it from Ye Jiacheng. The trick was simple. A handkerchief spun around, then turned into a rose. She didn’t have a flower, but a cute plaything would work, and the effect would be better than a rose.
Only, where would she find a cute plaything?
The waiter took her to the kitchen in the back. Zhuang Yuan was a very large restaurant, and there was also a courtyard behind the kitchen. The waiter pointed at a cage in the corner and asked: “Do you think that will do?”
Wow! Shi Jian’s eyes brightened. She exclaimed: “What a cute little bird!”
Only…… it was a fowl. The waiter squatted down and helped her take out a fiery red pheasant. Zhuang Yuan offered wild game banquets. This small pheasant was recently bred, had a scarlet plumage, and a pointed beak. It indeed looked like a small bird.
Amazing. Shi Jian accepted this little red “bird”. The “bird” looked over at her with its little round head, very mystically. The thorny problem was solved. Shi Jian was overjoyed and remembered a song that went: “What kind of bird landed on the tree? Huhuhu, the heart beats, huhuhu, it’s a lovebird………”1
In a bit, she would make this bird appear in her magic trick! This little bird was not only cute and mystical, the key was that it also had good meaning and symbolized Zhao Wenwen and Yi Pei’s fiery love that would let them spread their wings and soar!
Going up the stairs rapidly, Shi Jian also conveniently grabbed a red square shaped cloth napkin. She wrapped it twice and hid away this “lovebird”. When she walked out earlier, her heart thumped as if a bird flew into it. Unexpectedly, she really did acquire a lively bird.
Shi Jian returned.
Zhao Wenwen feigned confusion. She glanced at Yi Pei, then looked towards her. Yi Pei was still solem, but nevertheless raised his eyebrows at her.
Tonight’s surprise was not just an excuse to prevent Zhao Wenwen from going to the United States. At the same time, she worried that Yi Pei would think she acted on her own, so she also found a way to notify Yi Pei earlier. She had explained it pretty vaguely. She suggested preparing a surprise during Yi Pei and Vivi’s date ahead of time. Girls all fell for this. Yi Pei’s reply was exactly what she wanted. He asked her: “Tell me, what kind of surprises can be prepared?” She promptly answered: “President Yi, leave this to me. I guarantee Vivi will be happy.”
Because she notified them ahead of time like this, even though Yi Pei and Zhao Wenwen didn’t know her real plans, they knew she had a surprise planned. Only, Zhao Wenwen thought the surprise was prepared by Yi Pei. As for Yi Pei, he knew she would prepare a surprise for Vivi on his behalf, but didn’t know how she would manage it.
Actually, if the saxophone guy had even a drop of integrity, then she wouldn’t have to manage it this much.
Shi Jian beamed. She said to Zhao Wenwen on behalf of Yi Pei: “Vivi, Yi Pei has a small gift for you. I’ll make it appear for you.”
“Thanks.” The corner of Zhao Wenwen’s lip lifted. She said to Yi Pei: “A-Pei, I’m looking forward to it.”
“……en.” Yi Pei set a hand on the tabletop and nodded.
Alright. The show begins! Shi Jian took out the napkin, and showed it to Zhao Wenwen. She displayed both sides; they were clean, and had nothing on it whatsoever……
The first time Ye Jiacheng did this trick for her, he was still pursuing her. During her midday break, he openly came to the company and invited her to a meal. At that time, she really didn’t want to develop any relationship with her boss’s good friend. Refusing to acknowledge him, she continued to face the computer and write her report. Ye Jiacheng had encountered a snag, yet he didn’t get angry. It seemed as if he didn’t know whether he should leave or not, so he proceeded to lazily lean on her office desk, glancing at her from time to time.
She returned his glances, and continued to work. Would he leave or not?
Suddenly, a wave of people surrounded her desk. She looked up. Ye Jiacheng had started performing some small magic tricks. The scene at that time was spectacular enough. Everyone in the office cheered him on…… Probably because he had nothing he could do tricks with, Ye Jiacheng made a hundred yuan bill appear, then slapped it in front of her: “Advance payment.”
A hundred yuan for an advance payment. Don’t fall in love with anyone else before you fall in love with me.
After they got together, she’d begged him for a long time, the kind of begging with hugs and kisses, and Ye Jiacheng finally taught her this magic trick. She wasn’t as smart as him, had to practice for a long time before she finally got it. Ye Jiacheng called her foolish each time, and when she finally learned it, he said: “My baby is quite smart after all.”
……
Shi Jian grinned. At a “tada”, the napkin flew open and the bird appeared. The cute fiery red bird perched on her left hand, bobbing its head.
“Aaa, kawaii!” Zhao Wenwen carefully accepted the “bird”, and asked Yi Pei with her brows raised in delight, “A-Pei, what kind of bird is this?”
Shi Jian hurriedly replied: “A lovebird.”
Yi Pei: “……” He silently tugged on his necktie.
“Is this our lovebird? I love it.” Zhao Wenwen was overjoyed. She then stood and leaned over, and kissed Yi Pei’s left cheek, “I love you.”
Yi Pei parted his lower lip slightly. It was considered a response.
Shi Jian turned her head. The problem was fully resolved. Zhao Wenwen was touched by her surprise she procured, and she was touched by the satisfaction of Zhao Wenwen’s heart. She suddenly thought, even though she and Ye Jiacheng weren’t together yet, she and he would still have a satisfactory ending, right?
Only, things developed rapidly. Carelessly, a small pile of yellow…… excrement appeared in Zhao Wenwen’s palm. Nauseous, Zhao Wenwen shot up, and violently shook away this “bird”.
The lovebird was heroically sacrificed.
“What do we do, our lovebird died!” Zhao Wenwen cried.
Yi Pei picked up the ice water on the table and took a sip.
The lovebird was gone. Shi Jian squatted down to “undertake the corpse”, and was also about to cry. She gazed at the dead bird on the ground and observed a moment of silence. Forget it, a bird’s life in exchange for a person’s life was worth it no matter what.
Only, fuck, this “lovebird” died too soon, no? How lousy! She’d already said this fiery red bird symbolized their soaring passion. Shi Jian cursed, looked up, and said with difficulty: “Vivi, even though the lovebird died, the love between you and Yi Pei will be eternal.”
Zhao Wenwen repressed her tears and reluctantly agreed.
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Zhao Wenwen went to the restroom to wash her hands. Shi Jian didn’t even dare to lift her head. She was ashamed to the point where she couldn’t face Yi Pei. Yi Pei hadn’t made things difficult for her up to this point. He just sat in front of her. After a long while, just as she assumed Yi Pei wouldn’t be the first one to speak until Vivi returned and would sit here with the same solemnity, Yi Pei said: “Shi Jian, you can go.”
Shi Jian: “……sorry, President Yi.”
“……I don’t have any intention of blaming you.” Yi Pei suppressed his emotions. It was already pitch-black outside. His voice was so warm that it even caught himself by surprise. A moment ago, he was in such a terrible mood not because that “lovebird” died, but because he inexplicably didn’t want her to see him and Zhao Wenwen together.
He really didn’t want her to see.
“Okay, President Yi.” Shi Jian stood and politely bid her farewells, “See you tomorrow.”
Yi Pei: “See you tomorrow.”
When Zhao Wenwen returned, Shi Jian wasn’t there anymore. It wasn’t unexpected. She pouted, and looked up at Yi Pei: “A-Pei, I accidentally squished the lovebird you gave me. Do you blame me?”
“How could I?” Yi Pei smiled and asked Zhao Wenwen, “Are you full?” Unable to bear it, his line of sight drifted somewhere else. That barely touched plate was still there. Did she not eat a single bite?
It wasn’t unusual. She had so much to manage, how could she have time to eat?
So hungry……
Shi Jian patted her stomach and put both hands in her pockets. The night wind blew into her collar, causing her to tuck her neck in. Then she aimlessly continued walking forward. Penniless, she didn’t know where to go. She somewhat regretted returning the money Yi Pei lended her so quickly.
She couldn’t feel how much money she had in her pocket. She stood at a bus stop. The shadow of the lamppost quietly lay down at her feet, as if accompanying her on such a cold winter night so that she wouldn’t seem too lonely.
The Zhao family had moved to a new villa by A-City’s Full Moon Lake. Tonight was the first time that Yi Pei drove Zhao Wenwen back himself. When the two came out, distantly, the car even passed by Shi Jian, who was walking on the sidewalk.
But Shi Jian had both her hands in her pockets and didn’t see their car. Yi Pei didn’t stop either. On the contrary, he sped up. Zhao Wenwen naturally also pretended not to notice. Tonight’s dinner, the surprise Yi Pei arranged, if it was another man, Zhao Wenwen would certainly have disdained it. Because it was Yi Pei, she was still quite surprised…… Only, compared to the fun surprise, she would rather have Yi Pei himself.
In the car, Zhao Wenwen glanced at Yi Pei no less than ten times. He was her fiancé, yet their intimate contact thus far only consisted of hugs and handholding. At this superficial contact, Zhao Wenwen felt as if a small needle scratched her unceasingly. Everyday, Yi Pei was dressed immaculately. On his shirt, one button would be open at most. His lack of sex appeal was incurable. Furthermore, no matter what she said, he looked at her with the same expression, with no desire at all.
The more it went on like this, the worse the needle in her heart scratched at her.
There were only two people in the car, so Zhao Wenwen found a reason for Yi Pei to stop the car in the middle of a highway up a mountain. There was one trick that always made her unsatisfied. Men always liked girls who took the initiative. To gain the favor of Yi Pei, Zhao Wenwen had pretended to be an obedient girl for a couple months. Yet, after all of that, Yi Pei remained indifferent. Originally, she’d decided to fly to the United States to have fun. The people on the trip were all boys that she’d met when she’d studied abroad. In any case, she and Yi Pei hadn’t married yet. She didn’t mind going on a fling with them.
For tonight’s surprise, she didn’t go on the skiing trip. Otherwise, she wouldn’t feel as impatient and agitated as she did right now.
“A-Pei, I think something got into my eye. Can you help me blow on it?” Zhao Wenwen moved to the driver’s seat and took the opportunity to sit on Yi Pei’s lap. They were very close to each other, nearly pressing together.
Blowing on her eye was just an excuse. Zhao Wenwen didn’t believe that Yi Pei wouldn’t understand it.
Yi Pei understood her intention, so he didn’t act like those dim-witted men, and really helped her blow on her eye. Only, Yi Pei was still sitting. At not getting a reaction, he even leaned backwards.
“A-Pei.” Zhao Wenwen straddled Yi Pei. She liked this action; it made her seem like a naive young girl sitting in a man’s embrace. A pair of eyes could feign ignorance. As for how each person felt, that kind of provocation was distinct and intense.
Sure enough, Yi Pei’s hand went up her waist and held her.
With Yi Pei’s palm against her, Zhao Wenwen’s entire body practically melted. She hurriedly squirmed, and at the same time, she whispered into Yi Pei’s ear: “A-Pei, we’re already in contact……”
Yi Pei didn’t make any other movements. He just gazed at Zhao Wenwen.
Yes, she was currently his girlfriend, and would become his wife in the future. Wife, a noun that so many people longed for. He’d previously wondered which girl would become his future wife.
Then, there was no more “then”.
Yi Pei’s originally sleepy eyes softly lifted, tranquilly gazing at Zhao Wenwen. He even took away the hand on her waist, “Vivi, you should get up. I have no interest today.”
Zhao Wenwen: “……”
Did Yi Pei really have no interest today? Zhao Wenwen looked over at the dense mass of swaying branches outside the window hesitantly. So what if the man was handsome and able? He couldn’t be fucked and was as cold as the statue of a god. Could it be that she could only gaze upon and bow down to him?
……
“To you women…… no, to girls, what are men most useful for?” Gao Yanfei uncouthly asked the group of girls at the opposite table. One of them was Song Xiaojing.
Ye Jiacheng sat in a plastic white chair at a midnight snack stall playing with his newly bought rotating cellphone.2 As it rotated, it emitted a quiet clicking noise which made him feel thoroughly pleased.
In front of him was a full mug of beer.
Gao Yanfei couldn’t take it anymore: “Young master Ye, you’re going so far as this? You really want to live like an ascetic monk? You don’t want the world of sensual pleasures anymore?”
At Gao Yanfei’s exaggerated words, the table of girls immediately giggled. Song Xiaojing looked at Ye Jiacheng: “Jiacheng, we rarely get together as it is. You would deny us this face?”
“Sorry, it’s not a matter of face.” Ye Jiacheng provided an explanation of one sentence. He had abstained for a while and just wanted to know how long he could persevere for. He seemed to be probing for the breaking point of human nature and didn’t know how deep the bottom would be.
Only, it was boring to just pass the time at a party like this. Ye Jiacheng played a minigame on his phone, up until he received a text message from the little fox.
A single sentence: “Ye Jiacheng, can you lend me some money?”
“Sigh……” Ye Jiacheng held his head and laughed.
“What’s up? What are you so happy for?” Gao Yanfei bounced over and asked.
Ye Jiacheng: “Nothing, someone just wanted to borrow money from me.”
Gao Yanfei: “……”
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