Night 6: Insincere Choice 2
"Uh..." I scratched my hair awkwardly, and observed the situation in the refreshment bar again - well, one waiter served one table, everyone had been "trained" by Liuli, and I didn't need to worry about it. So I had to touch my nose and accept my classmate's kindness.
I originally thought that it was the classmate who led me to take my order, but he disappeared after I sat down.
Maybe something urgent happened?
I looked around silently, thinking to myself.
Anyway, I am not a "customer", so it doesn't matter whether you hire me or not.
So, I simply began to enjoy the beautiful scenery in the refreshment bar with great interest.
The total area of the Firefly Tea Bar is about the size of an indoor basketball court. The entire tea bar is rectangular, with the studio for making tea snacks at the innermost part, and the bar counter lying outside the studio. The tables and chairs in the tea bar are arranged in two rows, with a wider aisle in the middle. On both sides of the aisle are two rows of carved iron tables symmetrically placed, and each table can seat two to four people. In the center of the entire hall is a white grand piano, with a rotating stand on the piano platform. A girl is playing a soft tune. There is also a boy playing the violin next to the piano. The melodious violin sound matches the piano sound perfectly, creating a romantic and gentle atmosphere for the Firefly Tea Bar. The ceiling of the Firefly Tea Bar is set with many hollow lamp holders, and the round firefly balls are placed in the lamp holders, emitting a soft light...
Every table and every lamp holder were placed by the students themselves.
In fact, this is the first time that the senior S1 class and the middle S1 class built the shop for the Summer Night Festival by themselves.
In the past, as long as the activity committee members voted to approve the activity plan, someone would naturally arrange the subsequent preparations. Usually, a certain activity committee member would hire a decoration company to do it. Only this time, I, who didn't understand the situation, mobilized everyone to work together, and Liuli also adopted an unprecedented and urgent way of staring at everyone, so the students dared not speak out, and participated in the preparations for the Summer Night Festival silently. When I found that everyone was in a bad mood, the students' ideas had changed.
Jasmine told me, “I didn’t expect that doing it myself would feel so good.”
Liuli said: "Although there were frictions and the process was not smooth, the people in the higher-level department were not that annoying."
The students also said: "It was really annoying at first, but after a few days, the feeling of working with classmates is pretty good, so let's continue doing it this way."
So the preparations for the Summer Night Festival proceeded slowly until they were successfully completed.
In fact, on the first day of preparation, this matter alarmed the people in the news agency, but at that time, everyone in the school held a disapproving attitude. From the teachers to the younger students in the middle school, everyone thought that we were just in a whim and believed that we would give up soon.
This feeling of not being trusted soon became a motivation for the students. Because for confident students, being questioned by people around them is something they cannot tolerate right?
I used to feel that I was in a different world from my classmates - there was no way, I was not smart enough, I was always careless, and I could never learn how to be a good lady... If it weren't for Huang Mingxi, I would never have been able to set foot in Rose Academy in my life, right?
But luckily I came to the Rose Academy, luckily we caught up with the Summer Night Festival, and luckily everyone did a great job!
I finally feel that the distance between me and my classmates has shortened a little.
Thinking back on the little things that happened during these days, I couldn't help but smile.
Even though I look carefree all day, I actually feel uneasy and miss my parents. But I could become a blood descendant at any time, so I can’t go back to my parents, and I can’t talk to others about my sadness. Being able to get along well with my classmates has relieved me of half of the burden in my heart.
Mom was right! Being busy is one way to eliminate worries!
Because I don’t have time to worry.
"Hello, this is the menu." Just as I was daydreaming, a menu that exuded a dreamy atmosphere was stretched out in front of me.
The patterns and fonts on the menu are all made of luminous materials, so you can see them clearly. The round fonts and cartoon-like pictures make the menu look very cute.
"Cha Ye..." The waiter suddenly called out my name in surprise.
I was stunned for a moment before I realized that the owner of this deep and elegant voice was none other than Huang Mingxi.
I reflexively raised my head and looked at Huang Mingxi. He was wearing a white shirt and a white vest, and his hair was combed back, revealing his smooth forehead, making him look more mature than usual.
When my gaze met Huang Mingxi's cold eyes, I immediately looked away feeling guilty and annoyed.
Probably because he was wearing work clothes and didn't have the familiar rose scent on him, plus the lighting was not bright, I didn't realize at first that the waiter who served me was Huang Mingxi, so, of course... I lost the best opportunity to escape.
"What a coincidence! Hahaha..." I pretended to look down at the menu and greeted him with a dry laugh.
I quietly put the menu in front of me, but couldn't help but secretly look at Huang Mingxi's hand.
He wore a white wristband on his right wrist, which was inconsistent with his waiter attire.
Why would he wear a wrist guard? I've never seen this guy participate in any sports activities.
I couldn't help but become curious.
Huang Mingxi probably noticed my gaze. He calmly hid his hands behind his back and asked dryly, "What do you want to order?"
This attempt to cover up something made him look even more suspicious, and it also confirmed my guess.
"Is your wrist hurt?" When I thought that his wrist was injured because of me, my heart couldn't help but ache.
Huang Mingxi turned his face away uncomfortably.
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
I blamed myself so much that I wanted to check the condition of Huang Mingxi's wrist.
Who would have thought that before my hand could touch him, Huang Mingxi suddenly took a step back. His evasive action was so obvious that even I, who was usually slow-witted, could sense the obvious resistance.
Huang Mingxi thinks I'm scary and doesn't even want me to get close to him?
"Let's get someone else to entertain you." Huang Mingxi's expression was a little awkward. He pursed his lips as if he wanted to say something, but finally sighed, and prepared to leave after saying a few words.
"Stop! Stop, stop, stop!" Liuli, who had disappeared for a while, suddenly appeared. She stretched out her hands to block Huang Mingxi's way and shouted hurriedly, "Didn't we agree to give Chaye a surprise? How could you escape halfway?"
"surprise?"
"surprise?"
Huang Mingxi and I spoke in unison, revealing puzzled looks at the same time.
"Oh! Have you forgotten, Master Huang?" Seeing Huang Mingxi's expression of "I don't know what you are talking about", Liuli stamped her feet in frustration and complained, "I said that all of you guys were not right today! Didn't I tell you a few days ago? Chaye has put a lot of effort into this event, and the classmates are very grateful for her efforts, so we decided to give Chaye a surprise tonight, that is, you will specially entertain her!"
Huang Mingxi listened to Liuli's explanation in surprise, and finally seemed to remember something. He gradually showed a look of regret.
Liuli had been carefully observing Huang Mingxi's expression. Seeing that he looked unhappy, she pointed her finger carefully and said in a measured tone, "When I asked for your opinion, you answered very readily. I thought..."
Seeing that Huang Mingxi's face was becoming more and more gloomy, Liuli quickly changed the topic and said, "Haha, it's the same if you change someone! It's enough to express the feelings of the classmates, Your Majesty, don't you think? You should go and have a rest, hahaha..."
This girl who changes with the wind!
I already felt the surprise when I learned about “the thoughts of my classmates”, but Huang Mingxi’s reaction made my heart sink to the bottom.
Before last night, we got along very well. Even though we rarely saw each other, it didn't distance us. Unconsciously, Huang Mingxi had become my "reassurance pill". As long as I could see him, I would feel at ease and immediately full of fighting spirit.
However, Huang Mingxi didn't seem to want to see me at all. Huang Mingxi like this made me want to run away. This uneasy feeling was the same as the feeling I had last night when I chose to escape because I was afraid of being disliked by Huang Mingxi. It made my breathing difficult and my heart ached.
How does it feel?
Why am I so sad?
I was so sad that I wanted to bury my head in the sand like an ostrich, deceiving myself and shutting myself out from the outside world.
"Okay." Just when I thought Huang Mingxi would just go with the flow and leave, he calmed down and nodded in agreement with an expressionless face.
"Uh..." Liuli was confused about the situation, but because Huang Mingxi was present, she didn't dare to say anything. So she had to walk towards the bar, looking back every few steps. Before leaving, she didn't forget to wink at me and hint at something.
Unfortunately, my associative ability is limited and I can't understand it at all...
Moreover, Huang Mingxi seemed to be in a bad mood. The depressing atmosphere made me dare not even breathe hard. How could I have the mind to guess Liuli's "hints"?
"Continue to order." Huang Mingxi took out a small notebook and ordered expressionlessly.
I shrank my shoulders and obediently followed Huang Mingxi's orders.
"Caramel Macchiato!" The menu was made by Liuli. The patterns behind each item name were very cute and captured my heart immediately. So without thinking, I immediately ordered a dessert from the recommendation column.
"It contains a lot of sugar, and it's easy to get fat if you eat it." Huang Mingxi "suggested" calmly, "Don't eat sweet things, change to something else."
"Oh..." I didn't doubt him. I had just "offended" him yesterday, so the most urgent thing was to behave myself. Maybe then he wouldn't find me scary anymore...
"Salted and crispy longan." This can't be sweet, right?
Who knew that Huang Mingxi raised his eyebrows and said, "You can't eat too much salt, change it."
I can’t eat anything sweet or salty, so I can only drink tea.
"Biluochun?" I randomly selected a tea and looked up to ask Huang Mingxi's opinion.
"Why are you drinking green tea at night! Change it." Huang Mingxi was merciless.
"Then...what can I eat..." I held the menu pitifully. I was in fear all day and didn't eat anything. I was already hungry! But I couldn't order any snacks on the menu! Because Huang Mingxi wouldn't let me order any!
From beginning to end, every expression of Huang Mingxi touched my heart. Even if he frowned, I wanted to tremble.
Since he won't treat me well anyway, I might as well be thick-skinned and act pitiful!
Is this considered a broken jar?
I nervously watched Huang Mingxi's reaction.
“Gurgle—”
My stomach also cooperated very well and started the empty city plan.
Huang Mingxi looked at me with a stern face for a while, then he sighed inaudibly. He picked up a highlighter and quickly scribbled a few lines of words on the menu. Then he took the menu from my hand and turned away in a cool manner.
Hey, what's going on?
Just when I was at a loss, Huang Mingxi came back with a bunch of things.
Milk, sandwiches, and bacon are all what I like to eat.
The way he carried the plate looked awkward, probably because he had never served anyone before.
He simply pushed the entire plate in front of me and sat down opposite me.
Is he going to talk to me about something? I stared at him, flattered.
"Eat quickly." Huang Mingxi's expression eased a little, and his left hand unconsciously rubbed his right wrist.
I paused for a moment while holding the sandwich, and said guiltily, "I'm sorry, I scared you last night...Did I scratch your hand?"
Huang Mingxi realized it belatedly and stopped what he was doing. He put his hand down as if nothing had happened and said softly, "It's not entirely your fault."
"Don't comfort me." I took a sip of milk in frustration, then turned my anger into appetite and ate the sandwich in big mouthfuls. When I completely swallowed the whole sandwich, I muttered sadly, "You must think I'm terrible, right?"
After saying that, I pricked up my ears.
Huang Mingxi looked down at the wristband on his wrist, as if he was in deep thought or daydreaming, and he had no intention of answering my question at all.
Just when I was about to give up, Huang Mingxi sighed and said, "It's not that scary..."
His answer was so hesitant, which means he actually thought I was scary at that time, right?
Yes, even if I experienced the process of being “lifted up and thrown down from the roof”, I would still feel very scared, right?
That...is not something a normal person would do.
He didn't ask me why I did that at the time, probably because he knew I had the "blood disease"...
Isn't this the gentleness that is unique to Huang Mingxi? He was so good to me, but I hurt him.
"Why are you wearing a wrist guard? Is it to cover up some scars?" I looked at Huang Mingxi's wrist in a depressed mood, "Can you show it to me?"
Huang Mingxi hesitated for a while, and under my persistent gaze, he finally took off the wristband reluctantly. Five dark blue fingerprints appeared on Huang Mingxi's fair wrist, which looked terrifying.
"I'm...I'm sorry!" I almost cried. The strong sense of self-blame swept through my heart like a tsunami. My throat seemed to be blocked by something, making me unable to utter anything for a while.
"Don't worry! It will be fine soon, it's okay, look..." Huang Mingxi turned his wrist, probably trying to comfort me, but ended up gasping in pain.
I quickly stood up and tried to do something for him in a panic, but I didn't dare to get close to him at all. I was afraid that I would hurt him again.
Huang Mingxi looked at me quietly, and suddenly asked a completely unrelated question: "Chaye, tell me, who do you think you are, and who am I?"
