Chapter 7: Surprise turns into shock 1
The next morning, Su Han stretched and took a deep breath, and a scent of sunshine rushed into her nose. She opened her eyes and saw the gentle sunlight penetrate the curtains and shine into the room. The dawn seemed to be shining with water and flowed into her heart.
There were no classes this morning. After an exhausting day yesterday, Su Han slept until half past ten.
When she got up to look for food, she saw a tall figure busy on the balcony. She walked over and saw Xu Zhe's slender and beautiful fingers turning over a bunch of fresh red petals. She didn't know what he was doing.
She asked curiously: "Xu Zhe, what are you doing?"
“Dry the flowers and make tea!”
Su Han felt something was strange because she seemed to have seen the bouquet packaging in the trash can just now.
Excuse me, is there anyone who would make flower tea from the beautiful bouquet of flowers bought from a flower shop?
However, she was not a gossipy person, and she was extremely hungry, so she quickly put the matter behind her and ran excitedly to the kitchen to eat the pot stickers Xu Zhe made for her.
After school in the afternoon, Su Han received a call from Zheng Hao, asking her to meet him at the "Shudu" restaurant. She was stunned for a moment, not understanding why, and suddenly a strange resistance and alienation rose in her heart. However, Su Han finally agreed.
After hanging up the phone, she sent a WeChat message to Xu Zhe saying that she had a dinner appointment with Zheng Hao today and would not be going home for dinner. She then fell into distant memories.
"Shudu" is a hidden little shop outside the school. It is also the place where Su Han and Zheng Hao first met. At that time, she was a freshman and everyone looked young. Under the big tree in front of the shop, she saw Zheng Hao waiting for someone.
At that time, Zheng Hao was already a celebrity in HKUST. He had just joined the basketball team and miraculously became the captain of the team. He also played several games undefeated. For a time, Zheng Hao's photos and videos went viral on the campus network . Basically, all the girls in the school could recognize his handsome face.
I remember that day, Su Han had to pass by there to help Li Su pick up the fast food she had ordered from "Shudu". Zheng Hao was wearing a black sweater, with his hands in his pockets, and he was tall and slender. He was originally looking into the distance, as beautiful as a painting, and when she was looking at him, he actually looked up at her as if he had noticed something.
It was like a spring breeze blowing across her face, or like sunshine shining into her heart. When their eyes accidentally met, she suddenly felt her heart beating.
After a year , Su Han walked into "Shudu" again and found the long-lost youthful feeling again. Although it is small, the decoration is very unique, like a forest book house in a Nordic fairy tale. The tables are all in the shape of delicate tree roots, and the chairs and decorative angels are all simple wooden products. There are also small bells on the table.
However, this place is usually full, but today, it was already dinner time, but except for Zheng Hao sitting by the window, there was no one else here.
The setting sun hid in the thick clouds, and the remaining light was like a gentle hand, reaching in from the window, gently caressing his broad back, applying brilliant but not dazzling colors evenly, layer by layer. He leaned against the window in a trance, and it was unknown what he was thinking about. A faint smile appeared on his handsome face, which made people feel relaxed and happy.
Su Han suddenly remembered the first sentence she said to Zheng Hao - "Classmate, can you lend me twenty yuan ... I forgot to bring money..."
Under the romantic candlelight, the two of them talked about this past event. Zheng Hao smiled slightly: "Yes, very few girls dared to talk to me at that time, let alone borrow money from me. I thought it was a new way to pick up girls..."
There was a hint of teasing in his voice, and Su Han couldn't help but blushing like she did then, as if she was back to that awkward and shy time.
She protested weakly: "Well... you can't blame me. It was because I just finished my nap and was called by Li Su to get takeout. In the end, I really forgot to bring money! And you were the only one there..."
Even though she only knew him unilaterally, she still knew him!
The two talked and laughed, as if they had returned to the past, and the atmosphere was relaxed and lively.
Zheng Hao laughed for a while, then suddenly asked, "By the way, do you like today's flowers?"
"Flowers?" She looked confused. "What flowers?"
He stared at her helplessly for a while, then shook his head: “No, nothing…”
Dinner was served in a good atmosphere.
When Su Han saw the proprietress personally light beautiful scented candles for them and prepare exquisite desserts and dishes, she seemed to realize something and her whole body froze.
"I'm sorry, Su Han, I was wrong yesterday."
Zheng Hao's sudden formal apology brought her wandering thoughts back to her senses in an instant. Su Han looked at him in a daze. When the proprietress retreated again and they were the only two left here, he finally spoke again.
"Su Han, from the first moment I saw you, I knew you were different from other girls. You have a unique temperament... that is so attractive to me," he paused, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes, "but recently, I feel that I am not so confident, I seem to be losing you..."
Su Han's heart skipped a beat, but for some reason, it did not accelerate as suddenly as she had expected. She touched her chest in disbelief, only to find that her heartbeat was still as calm as before, without any change.
For a long time, her dream was to be able to look into each other's eyes and smile with Zheng Hao under the romantic candlelight, reminisce about the past, imagine the future, and then experience a romantic and grand confession.
At this moment, Zheng Hao really reserved the entire "Shudu" restaurant and arranged a romantic candlelight dinner for her. Su Han was extremely aware that her dream seemed to be coming true, but why... did she actually begin to hesitate?
Didn't she want to realize this dream ? Or was this not her dream at all?
Su Han's voice trembled, interrupting Zheng Hao's next words: "What are you talking about, Captain? There will always be misunderstandings. We have known each other for such a long time, don't worry about it."
Su Han avoided Zheng Hao's eyes and kept stroking the phone in her hand. She felt her adrenaline soaring. She was no longer nervous because she was shy to be with Zheng Hao, but because she was afraid that he would really confess his love to her.
"Su Han, Chinese Valentine's Day is coming in a few days. Originally, I wanted to say this to you on that day, but now I can't wait any longer. I..."
"Ding-ling-ling! Ding-ling-ling! Hurry up and answer the phone, Su Han! Hurry up and answer the phone, Su Han!"
Suddenly, a funny and abrupt male voice sounded, interrupting Zheng Hao's words. This was the incoming call ringtone recorded by Xu Zhe himself. Su Han subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. Without caring about the boy opposite who was frowning slightly, she waved her hand, ran out of the door as if escaping, and answered Xu Zhe's call.
"Hey? Why haven't you finished your meal yet? Don't stay out here, someone at home needs you!"
Hearing the familiar complaints coming from the other side, Su Han couldn't help but smile while holding the phone. In the hazy night, she herself didn't realize how warm and sweet her smile was.
