The story of Rose starts with being a brother

Chapter 424 A Long Night of Memories (Part Two) Forgive Your Kiss

"Alright, now you all know, so you can laugh at me all you want."

In the restaurant area of ​​Lonely Corner Bar, after Shen Linfeng left with his new girlfriend Sarah, Hu Yifei simply revealed why she had pretended not to have broken up.

This can be considered a way of putting an end to this incident for her.

"I have officially become the third most terrifying type of person in the world—a single female PhD student."

Hu Yifei spread her hands and said this indifferently.

After the others exchanged glances, Guan Gu Shenqi quickly said, "Sorry, Yifei, we were just joking. Even if you become a Saint Seiya, you'll still be the most charming."

"Really?" Hu Yifei raised her eyebrows.

“Of course,” Wen Sheng said with a smile. “You’re a female PhD now, why bother with those low-level romantic entanglements? Your goal should be the stars and the sea.”

"Hmm, Wensheng's words are insightful, I like hearing them." Hu Yifei raised her eyebrows even higher. "No wonder Dali's mother feels at ease letting Dali play with you."

Wen Sheng smiled, while Zhuge Dali, who had finished eating, wiped her mouth and said seriously, "Sister Yifei, Uncle often tells me to learn from your core spirit, so that I will have the mindset of a strong person no matter what I do in the future."

"Really? Haha, that's a compliment that makes me a little embarrassed." Hu Yifei couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. "Dali, I always said that the more I look at you, the more you seem like me, a post-2000s generation. You'll definitely be even more outstanding than me in the future."

Wen Sheng glanced at Zhuge Dali beside him. Had he said that so obviously?

But thinking about it carefully, he did sometimes use Hu Yifei as an example to tell Dali. There was no way around it; when she wasn't acting crazy, Hu Yifei was indeed a model of a strong woman, even surpassing her.

And what Hu Yifei just said about Zhuge Dasheng letting Dali come to the apartment to play often wasn't just because of him.

In reality, the people living in these two suites in Love Apartment are not ordinary people; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a talent apartment.

Hu Yifei needs no introduction; she's a teacher at Tongji University and a newly minted female PhD. Zeng Xiaoxian holds two master's degrees from Jiaotong University. Although he's been a late-night radio host, it's a relatively respectable job. Tang Youyou has a bachelor's degree in acting. Although she's been playing minor roles, she's actually quite good at it, as she frequently gets bit parts. Moreover, she often gets lead roles in stage plays, making her a typical example of someone who's just one opportunity away from success.

Guan Gu graduated from Waseda University and came to Shanghai to pursue his dream of becoming a comic artist. Although his comic career has been impacted by piracy, his cooperation with publishers is still quite stable, and he has many fans who support him when he holds comic book launch events.

Although Zhang Wei is a trainee lawyer who hasn't passed the bar exam yet and is burning CDs at the firm, his academic qualifications speak for themselves, so one could say that his future is promising.

As for Lu Ziqiao... since he lives with so many outstanding people, there's no need to worry about him too much.

If Wen Sheng were around, Zi Qiao could be used as a negative example.

So overall, the quality of the apartments here is quite high, and they cover a wide range of areas. It's a good place for Dali to come and broaden his horizons occasionally.

Besides, Zhuge Dasheng knew that Wen Sheng was the one who mainly took her daughter out to play, and they had met many times in the past few months, so she wasn't too worried.

"Ugh!"

Hu Yifei, who had just been overjoyed, suddenly sighed: "But Zeng Xiaoxian won't think that way. His lawyer girlfriend is pretty good. I guess I lost to him this time."

Hearing this, Lu Ziqiao laughed, while Wen Sheng said with a smile, "What's there to lose? Zeng Xiaoxian's girlfriend was actually hired."

"Wen Sang!" Guan Gu quickly gestured for Wen Sheng to be quiet.

Upon hearing Wen Sheng's words, Hu Yifei exclaimed in surprise, "Hired? What's going on?"

"It was Ziqiao who paid!" Guangu decisively chose to confess.

Lu Ziqiao's smile froze, and he asked in surprise, "How did you know?!"

After less than a second of silence, everyone turned their attention to Tang Youyou.

"..."

"So you're saying she's not a lawyer?"

No sooner had Hu Yifei voiced her question than Tang Youyou whispered the story about Sally in her ear.

Upon hearing that Sally was a paid escort, Hu Yifei's eyes widened instantly. She had thought Sally was quite nice after talking to her during dinner!

"Has Zeng Xiaoxian lost all his brain cells? To date a woman like that!"

"He did this just to make you jealous, but actually he's the one who's more jealous," Tang Youyou said, shaking her head.

Hu Yifei scoffed at this, saying, "Why would I be jealous of him? He just sits there like a zombie and doesn't do anything."

Even when she was talking to that Sally just now, Zhang Wei was the one who gave her the information. Zeng Xiaoxian just sat there, moving her butt without saying a word, like a talcum powder turning into hemorrhoids.

“But they’re already back in their room, a man and a woman alone together…” Guan Gu Shenqi muttered to himself, then gasped, “We have to stop Teacher Zeng before he gives up!”

After saying that, he stood up first, along with Lu Ziqiao and Tang Youyou.

Seeing that Wen Sheng and Dali hadn't moved, Guan Gu Shenqi asked, "Wen-san, aren't you going?"

"I didn't see any children here!" Tang Youyou patted his shoulder and said.

Wen Sheng then smiled and nodded, saying, "That's part of the reason, but mainly it's already dark, and I still have to take Dali home."

Upon hearing this, Guan Gu Shenqi looked at Hu Yifei again: "Yifei, aren't you going either?"

"I..." Hu Yifei hesitated for a moment, then said arrogantly, "What does this have to do with me?"

"Don't you want to laugh at Teacher Zeng before he laughs at you?" Tang Youyou chuckled mischievously.

So this time, Hu Yifei only hesitated for two and a half seconds before quickly standing up and saying, "Good idea."

Just as the group was about to return to the apartment to save Zeng Xiaoxian from his misbehavior, they all froze at the door.

"Yifei, congratulations on getting into your doctoral program."

Qin Yumo walked into the bar and handed over a bouquet of flowers with a smile.

"Yu Mo!!!"

The group exclaimed in surprise, and Hu Yifei and Tang Youyou immediately rushed forward and hugged Qin Yumo.

"Yu Mo, you're finally back!"

I've missed you so much after not seeing you for a month!

"I miss you all too." The three women hugged each other and jumped and spun around.

After releasing his excitement, Guan Gu Shenqi, who was standing next to Qin Yumo, looked at Qin Yumo's leather outfit and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Yumo, are you... cosplaying the Cat's Eye sisters?"

"What? I came on a motorcycle," Qin Yumo, dressed in a tight leather jacket, laughed. "Isn't that cool?"

"Cool! Very cool!" Lu Ziqiao said quickly, then he asked, "Yu Mo, where have you been for the past month? We sent you messages but you didn't reply."

Hearing this, Qin Yumo subconsciously glanced at Hu Yifei before chuckling and saying, "It's a relaxing trip. This time, I went to all the places I wanted to go but didn't have time for before. I went to Jiuzhaigou, saw giant pandas in Youyou's hometown, went to Shangri-La, strolled around Lijiang Ancient Town, rode horses on the grassland, and sunbathed at the beach."

She paused for a moment, then added, "My phone fell off while I was riding a horse and was stolen by wolves."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Guan Gu Shenqi and Lu Ziqiao exchanged a glance and sighed, "Your trip has really gone in the opposite direction."

Knowing that Guan Gu was not good at using idioms, no one cared at the moment. Qin Yumo smiled and sighed, "This trip to relax has been very rewarding and meaningful for me. After escaping the concrete jungle and the hustle and bustle of the city, I was able to see my inner self more clearly and find myself."

"I'm so envious. I also want to escape the city and embrace nature." Tang Youyou sighed, then asked, "Did you take any photos, Yu Mo?"

"Of course, I'll show it to you later," Qin Yumo said with a smile.

At this point, she glanced at the four people in front of her, hesitated for a moment, then asked with a smile, "By the way, why are there only a few of you? How are Teacher Zeng and Zhang Wei doing? And... how is Wen Sheng?" "..."

The atmosphere instantly became somewhat silent. After exchanging glances, the four of them turned their gaze to Qin Yumo's other side and behind him.

Qin Yumo belatedly turned around and immediately saw Wen Sheng standing there with Zhuge Dali, looking at her.

In an instant, the bar seemed to become even quieter.

"Why does this scene feel a bit like something out of a soap opera?" Tang Youyou tilted her head and whispered to Hu Yifei.

Hu Yifei nodded: "The child's mother ran away after giving birth to the child, and the child's father raised the child alone. Many years later, this single father suddenly met the child's mother again."

"..."

Whether Qin Yumo heard their whispers or not, Wen Sheng certainly did.

Looking at Qin Yumo, whose emotions seemed more stable compared to a month ago, Wen Sheng greeted her with a smile: "Qin Yumo, long time no see, you've become even more beautiful."

"Thank you." Qin Yumo nodded slightly. "You too, you're even more handsome than before."

"When did they become so polite?" Guan Gu Shenqi asked in a low voice.

Lu Ziqiao shook his head, as if he saw an even better play: "When old lovers meet, they should always be a little reserved at first."

"..."

This time, Qin Yumo heard him, so she turned her head and glared at him. When she looked back at Wen Sheng, her expression calmed down again.

But beneath her calm exterior, her heart began to pound. Over the course of a month, amidst natural and cultural landscapes, the calmer her heart became, the more profound certain memories became.

The passionate kiss that night was the result of releasing the emotions that had been suppressed for some time.

The hasty departure was a subconscious decision made amidst a mind full of thoughts, or rather, a mind full of confusion.

During this time away, when she was alone facing the clear blue sky, green pines and cypresses, some of the thoughts that had troubled and tormented her gradually came to an end.

Qin Yumo's lips moved slightly, and she said softly, "Wen Sheng, I have something to say to you. Let's sit down and have a couple of drinks."

'Woo~'

The four people next to them all made the same mouth shape, and Tang Youyou and Hu Yifei even had starry-eyed expressions of amazement.

However, Wen Sheng raised his hand to look at his watch, shook his head apologetically, and said, "I'm sorry, it's getting late, I have to take Dali back."

‘Hiss~’

The four of them changed their mouths again. Zhuge Dali also looked up and looked at Wen Sheng strangely, thinking to herself, "Isn't it a bit too much of a rush?"

"When will you be back?" Qin Yumo asked, staring at him stubbornly.

Wen Sheng thought for a moment and smiled, "I'm not sure. If it gets too late, I might go directly to Nuolan's place."

Upon hearing the name Nuolan, Qin Yumo pursed her lips, nodded, and remained silent.

Amidst the pessimistic gazes of the others, Wen Sheng, leading Zhuge Dali, passed by Qin Yumo. But after only a few steps, Qin Yumo called him back:
"Wensheng, it's been a month since we last met, don't you have anything to say to me?"

Wen Sheng stopped and turned to look at the beautiful woman who had fled and returned. After a moment of contemplation, he smiled and said, "I know you mean the kiss from a month ago."

When Wen Sheng brought up the matter, Qin Yumo's expression remained unchanged, while the other four widened their eyes in excitement and subconsciously held their breath.

Then they heard Wen Sheng say, "Don't worry, I'm not one to hold grudges. I forgave you about that matter a long time ago."

After saying that, Wen Sheng led Zhuge Dali away from the bar amidst the stunned gazes of the crowd.

After an unknown amount of time, when time resumed its flow, Lü Ziqiao stiffly turned his head and asked in a low voice, "What does 'forgive' mean?"

Tang Youyou shook her head, and Hu Yifei also shook her head. The wise Guan Gu Conan stroked his chin and speculated, "The reason Wen Sang said he forgave her, could it be because he felt he was the one who suffered when Yu Mo forcibly kissed him last time?"

"Hiss!" Lu Ziqiao gasped. "Could this be the legendary... forced molestation against a man's will? How come I never thought of this angle before?"

After years of chasing women, always coaxing them into kissing and getting them to base, and then being chased by them, Lu Xiaobu felt like he had pushed open a brand new door, and behind the door he saw a world that took "The Guide to Picking Up Girls" to a whole new level.

Live and learn!
Upon hearing Guan Gu Shenqi and Lu Ziqiao's words, Hu Yifei and Tang Youyou couldn't help but look at Qin Yumo with worried eyes.

……

"Dali, you don't need to record this, right?"

On the way back to Zhuge Dali, Wen Sheng saw her sitting in the passenger seat writing something in a notebook, and said with a smile.

Zhuge Dali nodded and then shook his head, then frowned and said, "Uncle, your usual words and actions seem too irregular. It's no use for me to write them down."

"If it's useless, don't bother remembering it. If you could read my pulse so easily, who would be the master and who would be the disciple?"

"That's true." Zhuge Dali muttered and then put down his pen.

She then turned a few pages and said, "I think the pattern is easy to find in Uncle Zhang Wei. His behavior in saving money and freeloading meals closely matches the previous curve, no, it's almost a straight line that keeps getting closer to 'zero consumption'."

He paused, then flipped through the page vigorously before continuing, "And Uncle Zhang Wei's behavior when he encounters girls is very similar to what you said, Uncle, his IQ curve drops rapidly... Well, if I say any more, I won't have enough information."

“Dali, with your current knowledge, it’s far from enough to build a real character behavior model,” Wen Sheng said with a smile. “But since you’re interested in these things, you can try to observe and record them first. As for macroeconomic models in finance and economics, I’ll teach you slowly later. You can’t rush it now.”

Zhuge Dali nodded, and then Wen Sheng said, "However, I must remind you, don't keep staring at people and taking notes. This will make you indifferent to interpersonal interactions in the future. In severe cases, you may even gradually lose your emotions because you miss out on the surprises and unexpected events in life. Especially avoid doing this to people you know well."

"I understand." Dali closed the notebook, thought for a moment, his eyes darted around, and then he didn't say anything more.

The car drove steadily through the night, and before long, Wen Sheng arrived at the residential area where Zhuge Dali lived. By the streetlight at the entrance, Zhuge Dasheng stood quietly with his bag in his hand.

……

"Yu Mo, are you alright?"

At Lonely Corner Bar, the group that had originally planned to leave returned to the sofa area, and at this moment, everyone's attention shifted from Hu Yifei to Qin Yumo.

Hearing Lu Ziqiao's concern, Qin Yumo snapped out of her reverie and smiled, "Me? What's wrong with me? I'm fine, why do you ask?"

"because……"

"Ziqiao, be more subtle." Tang Youyou interrupted Lu Ziqiao, then looked at Qin Yumo and said, "My nephew said you have a crush on Wen Sheng."

"..."

Guan Gu's lips twitched: "Is this what you call being subtle?"

Qin Yumo's expression changed, and she crossed her arms excitedly, denying it: "Rumors! Absolutely rumors!"

"Did your departure last time have anything to do with your marriage to Wen Sheng?" Tang Youyou asked again.

"No!" Qin Yumo immediately denied it again, but looking at everyone's eyes, she hesitated for a moment and said, "I just left because I was heartbroken and in a bad mood."

"That's it."

"See! I told you Yu Mo and Wen Sang were innocent!" Guan Gu Shenqi said with a smile, then blurted out before he could think, "Everyone thought you ran away because you were afraid of being a mistress after kissing Wen Sang!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)