Can't Shake Off My Arch-rival After Falling in Love Online - Chapter 20

[Meet-up] “Xi-ge said he had a date.”

Before leaving, Shu Xing discovered Song Tianyi slumped over the neighboring table, completely unconscious from drinking.

“Tianyi?”

“Song Tianyi, wake up!”

Shu Xing gently shook Song Tianyi’s shoulder, but the man did not react at all, clearly fast asleep. The people around them had mostly dispersed, and those who remained were too drunk to look after themselves. Shu Xing truly did not feel comfortable leaving Song Tianyi to them.

Shu Xing was not familiar with Song Tianyi’s social circle; the only mutual friend they had was the person he disliked most, Xi Yang. Looking at Song Tianyi’s sleeping form, Shu Xing sighed helplessly and hesitated for a moment before finally messaging Cheng Xinyu to get Xi Yang’s phone number.

However, just as Shu Xing helped the tall and heavy Song Tianyi downstairs, a man came up the steps in a few strides and caught the swaying Song Tianyi before Shu Xing could even make the call. When Xi Yang looked up and saw Shu Xing, he was briefly stunned by his outfit today, but he quickly lowered his gaze and took Song Tianyi from him.

“I will take him; he is quite heavy.”

Shu Xing was a bit dazed by Xi Yang’s sudden appearance. For a moment, his mind began to conjure a story of deep childhood friendship, but since he knew Xi Yang already had an online partner, he dismissed the thought after just a few scenes. Shu Xing watched as Xi Yang tossed Song Tianyi into the passenger seat like a sack of flour, feeling a bit worried about whether the man would vomit on the way back.

He glanced into the car a few more times before turning back to Xi Yang, speaking in an unfriendly tone. “It is good that you came; it saves me a phone call.”

Shu Xing did not want to waste even a cent of his phone bill on Xi Yang. Xi Yang seemed to stare intently at Shu Xing’s face for a moment before asking in a neutral voice, “How are you getting back?”

Shu Xing replied casually, “I am driving back.”

Xi Yang was taken aback. “You bought a car?”

Shu Xing stammered for a second. He thought about it and realized that although his car could not compare to Xi Yang’s limited edition models, it still cost around a million. Thus, he regained his confidence. “Yes, it is a new energy vehicle.”

The quality of new energy vehicles had improved rapidly in recent years with many models available. Xi Yang did not dwell on what kind of car Shu Xing was driving and simply advised, “Then be careful on the road.”

“Oh!”

Xi Yang got into his car and glanced at the person slumped in the passenger seat. Seeing Song Tianyi’s state, he knew he certainly would not be hearing any “invincible super important news” from him today.

The day Shu Xing and Yu Hui agreed to meet happened to be a Saturday. However, the roommates often held irregular group dinners on Saturdays. At the moment, Cheng Xinyu and He Wennan were passionately discussing where to eat tonight. Shu Xing listened from the side, hesitating on how to find a gap in the conversation to explain that he could not join them.

“Should we have hot pot? We had barbecue last time, and that place was just average.”

“Korean food is okay, Japanese is good too, or how about Western food?”

“Xing-mei, what do you want to eat?”

“Well,” Shu Xing leaned back against his chair, trying to create a bit of distance from Cheng Xinyu. “Actually, I have something to do tonight, so”

The expectant looks from Cheng Xinyu and He Wennan instantly turned into a pool of dead water.

“You have something too? Xi-ge also said he is busy! Neither of you wants to eat with us tonight?” Cheng Xinyu complained dissatisfiedly. “If you two had not fought a few days ago, I would suspect you were going out for a big meal behind our backs!”

He Wennan gave Cheng Xinyu a sharp elbow, signaling him with his eyes not to bring up sore subjects. Hearing that Xi Yang was also busy tonight, Shu Xing could not help but be curious about his excuse. “What does he have going on?”

He Wennan said, “Xi-ge said he has a date with his online partner.”

This guy stole my reason.

But what a coincidence. Was Xi Yang also rushing to meet his partner today? Or had he and the partner already met, and today was just a simple date? Seeing the contemplative look on Shu Xing’s face, Cheng Xinyu exposed him. “Do not tell me you are going on a date with an online partner too!”

Shu Xing admitted naturally, “Yes, I am.”

Cheng Xinyu did not believe it at all. “Forget it. Where would you get an online partner? If you do not want to eat with us, just say so!”

“I really have something today!” Seeing that Cheng Xinyu would not let it go, Shu Xing had to say, “How about this? Whatever you eat today is on me. Next Friday, I will treat everyone to another meal to make up for it. Okay?”

Two pairs of eyes instantly brightened. The dead water was revitalized, rippling with light. “Really?”

Shu Xing nodded helplessly. “Really!”

Compared to meeting his money tree, spending a bit to treat Cheng Xinyu and the others tonight was nothing. At worst, he could get it back from Yu Hui later. Since he was going to be taken tonight anyway, he would definitely need to secure a few more payouts afterward.

There were no classes in the afternoon, so Shu Xing stayed in the dorm until evening. Xi Yang did not return during that time; He Wennan mentioned he had gone out for his appointment around noon. But what do people even do during a first meet-up? If he had known, Shu Xing would have scheduled it for noon with Yu Hui too. At least that way they could have watched a movie to give him some buffer time.

They had scheduled dinner directly for the evening; would they not just go straight to a hotel and get down to business after the meal? At the thought of this, Shu Xing’s rear end could not help but tighten. He had been a pure virgin for twenty years; he had not expected to lose it today.

The more Shu Xing thought about it, the more nervous he became. Following the logic that he should not mistreat himself even if he was being taken, Shu Xing pre-booked a suite at the most expensive hotel in the city. If they were going to do it, they should do it comfortably and in a spacious place. Also, the room fee would have to be reimbursed by Yu Hui later!

After checking in, the hotel butler led Shu Xing to confirm the room. Shu Xing paid special attention during the tour. The room had large floor-to-ceiling windows, a circular bathtub large enough for two, a sunken shower, and a very soft sofa and bed. Well, at least there are plenty of settings, and the bed is soft. I will not be mistreating myself tonight.

Before leaving the dorm, Shu Xing had also ordered some adult products online: condoms, lubricant, and so on. He was not sure how many times Yu Hui would want to do it, so he simply bought several sets.

The restaurant Yu Hui booked was a Western restaurant partially bordering an artificial lake. It was surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass, and there were almost no people around. Warm guidance lights were hidden in the greenery, leading Shu Xing toward the restaurant. Yu Hui seemed even more excited than him. As the time for their meeting approached, he sent countless messages.

Yu Hui: [Baby, is there a traffic jam? How much longer until you arrive?] Yu Hui: [Baby, I miss you so much. I want to see you right now. Miss you, miss you, miss you!] Yu Hui: [Baby, I booked the whole restaurant! No one will disturb our first meeting today!!] Yu Hui: [I am about to see my baby. I am so excited. Miss you, miss you, miss you. Please come quickly.] Yu Hui: [Baby, I sent you the restaurant location. I miss you so much. Can I meet you at the door?]

Shu Xing did not want Yu Hui waiting for him at the entrance; otherwise, how could he do his mental preparation? Shu Xing replied: [No need to meet me. Just wait for me inside the restaurant.]

When Shu Xing reached the restaurant entrance, a waiter was already waiting. His heart had never pounded so violently before. That sense of romantic desire filled his entire body. His previous resistance to the meet-up had completely turned into curiosity and nervousness.

“Hello, are you Mr. Xing Shu?”

“Yes, I am.” Shu Xing’s slightly trembling voice dissolved in a sudden evening breeze.

“Mr. Xi is already waiting inside. Please follow me.”

“Oh, okay.” Shu Xing took a few steps after the waiter, then suddenly halted. “What? Who?”

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