Chapter 91 Part 1 (Ruan Yōu and Fu Jiazhan) 一 “1% chance”
Qi Nuo’s birthday banquet lasted until late at night.
During this time, nobody dared to disturb Lu Xuan and Qi Nuo’s private time. When it was time to cut the cake at midnight, Qi Zhiyan, Lu Jin, and both sets of parents helplessly waved their hands.
Umm, no need to call them.
Let the young couple enjoy their sweetness on their own, and they could help Qi Nuo cut the birthday cake.
Even the wishes were made with the help of Qi Zhiyan and Lu Jin, the sisters and brothers of the young lovers.
Qi Zhiyan: “The first wish, I wish my little brother wins the championship soon. The second wish, I wish my little brother and the little princess a long-lasting relationship.”
“He’ll definitely like that,” Ruan Yōu chuckled.
After making the wishes, Lu Jin searched the entire Qi family for her sister whose “elbows were turned outward”. Father Lu and Mother Lu couldn’t help but sigh.
Seeing the ‘sad’ look on Father Lu’s and Mother Lu’s faces, Gu Youqian and Ruan Liuyu seemed to take some pleasure in it.
Not protecting their daughter well and letting her experience the “bitter” taste of love early, that’s what it’s like.
Ruan Yōu watched the helplessness of the elders and felt a little amused.
She messaged Lu Xuan.
【Alright, little princess, absence makes the heart grow fonder, it’s time to go home with your parents.】
Lu Xuan didn’t reply.
Ruan Yōu then messaged little brother Qi Nuo.
【Quickly hand over the little princess, if she doesn’t show up soon, your father-in-law, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law will go crazy.】
Ruan Yōu could only do this for the young couple.
She closed the chat window and discovered that Lu Xuan had posted a Moments update half an hour ago.
【Little princess: Hehe, a day worth commemorating~~ [Picture]】
The joyful little tail revealed her happiness.
The picture was a simple and stiff sculpture of a little doll.
Ruan Yōu gave a serious evaluation.
It was quite ugly.
It could be guessed that it was Qi Nuo’s work.
Ruan Yōu took a screenshot of Lu Xuan’s Moments and shared the text and image in the group.
【Fat Cat: The shooting location might be in Qi Nuo’s room, @Lu Jin, you can go catch your sister whose elbows turn outward】
【Lu Jin: ? !】
【Lu Jin: I called her half an hour ago, no one answered, and she turns around to post on Moments?】
【G: Lu Jin, you are so miserable.】
Gu Fuchen mercilessly mocked.
【Wen Juxi: @G, maybe the next person in love is Ruan Yōu.】
Wen Juxi’s words were unexpectedly profound.
Fu Jiazhan stood at the entrance of the banquet hall.
He wore an earth-tone, low-saturation coat, emitting a faint warm pine scent, mixed with the warmth of March sunshine.
She seemed to have smelled this perfume somewhere before.
The fresh warmth, like sunlight wrapped in warm wood in the March breeze, gentle and restrained, with a hint of light fragrance and sweetness in the end notes.
Wen Juxi stood by his side, and when she thought of something, she immediately lowered her head to look at Ruan Yōu’s Moments.
That’s right.
Three days ago, Ruan Yōu did post on Moments.
【Fat Cat: If you’re a man, you should use this one, very charming~】
This perfume was a men’s perfume from the luxury brand under the Qi family. After its release, the response was generally lukewarm, and most men did not like the slightly sweet and soft scent.
Ruan Yōu once smelled it on a designer during Fashion Week and immediately recommended it to her entire social circle upon returning.
With that, Wen Juxi gained confidence in her heart.
She finally understood why Ruan Yōu, Qi Zhiyan, and Lu Xuan liked to ship CPs in YY voice chat in the past.
The feeling of “knowing Fu Jiazhan’s thoughts that only she knew in the world,” as he silently approached Ruan Yōu, was fresher than being in a relationship herself.
The reason why love variety shows have exploded in popularity in the past two years has finally been found.
Fu Jiazhan casually surveyed the banquet hall, his eyes lazy, restraining all the thoughts he dared not expose to the sunlight.
“Looking for someone?” Wen Juxi approached, seemingly surprised.
Fu Jiazhan casually withdrew his gaze.
“No.”
Wen Juxi couldn’t comment and chatted in the WeChat group in front of him with a relaxed expression.
Jiang Huai came over and looked at Wen Juxi with admiration: “Impressive, warrior, daring to tease the Bodhisattva Sister.”
He said and smiled at Fu Jiazhan.
“Look at the WeChat group; it’s very lively in there.”
Fu Jiazhan replied indifferently: “Hmm.”
Casually finding an excuse to leave, he went to a secluded corner on the balcony where others couldn’t see and opened WeChat.
There, he happened to see a message from Gu Fuchen.
【G: Withdraw your message.】
【Jiang Huai: @Wen Juxi, you are now bouncing back and forth on his scales.】
【Qi Zhiyan: It’s better to remove the word ‘maybe.’ The next person in love is Ruan Yōu.】
【G: What?】
【Qi Zhiyan: The reason is simple; I didn’t date.】
【G: Yōuyōu doesn’t either!】
【Wen Juxi: Maybe not necessarily. Yōuyōu, after seeing Lu Xuan and Qi Nuo together, exclaimed, “Wow, turns out falling in love is so sweet.”】
【G: … @Fat Cat, my respected Miss Ruan, I need an explanation.】
【Fat Cat: _(:3」∠)_ I didn’t say anything wrong; their relationship is indeed quite sweet. For a second, I really did have a thought.】
Fu Jiazhan chuckled.
Shattered light flashed in his eyes, the sweet scent of perfume lingering in the air, blending into the slight curve of his lips.
【Fat Cat: It’s just a 1% idea, brother. Don’t worry!】
【G: I’ll let you off for now.】
Fu Jiazhan tapped on the “1%” with his fingertip, the shattered light in his eyes more dazzling than the stars in the sky.
The stars belong to everyone.
This 1% is his.
. . . . .
“Brother Jiazhan, why are you looking so happy!”
Lu Xuan had appeared in front of Fu Jiazhan, skipping and hopping like a lively rabbit, holding up her skirt.
Fu Jiazhan’s fingertips paused slightly as he put away his phone.
“Nothing.”
Lu Xuan smiled mischievously: “Liar.”
“I and Qi Nuo observed for two minutes on the balcony. You just lightly tapped a person’s photo with your finger, and you were smiling so happily. There’s definitely something fishy.”
Fu Jiazhan: “Your brother is still waiting downstairs for you.”
“Really? I didn’t want to see him at all.”
“Sister Xuanxuan, he’s changing the topic,” Qi Nuo reminded quietly outside the balcony.
Lu Xuan: !
“Oh, right!”
Lu Xuan said proudly: “There is someone behind me now. Brother Jiazhan, you can’t deceive me. If you like it, just admit it.”
“No.”
Lu Xuan waved her hand, her tone more serious: “Brother Jiazhan, do you know, sometimes, even if you say you don’t like it, liking can still show in your eyes.”
“Qi Nuo looks at me with that kind of look and smile, so I’m sure you definitely had someone you liked just now!”
Fu Jiazhan frowned: “Are you showing off your affection?”
Lu Xuan was smarter this time.
“Don’t change the topic again!”
“Brother Jiazhan, I am your guardian angel. I am ashamed that I have not done anything for you in so long. Now, as someone who has experienced, I can offer you some advice.”
“Experienced?”
“Yes,” Lu Xuan ran to Qi Nuo’s side, grabbed his wristwatch, looked at it, then turned around and said to Fu Jiazhan in a high-spirited voice: “I’ve been in love for one hour, ten minutes, and fifty-six seconds, so I’m an! Experienced! Person!”
Fu Jiazhan rubbed his temples.
One dared to teach, but the other really didn’t dare to listen.
Fu Jiazhan didn’t dare to joke about this matter, lifted his steps, turned sideways, and walked out. Lu Xuan followed him, whispering: “As someone who has experienced, I suggest you confess directly. Indirectly crushing on someone is useless and my previous anxiety and uncertainty were also useless. If there’s a 1% chance, you have to go for it.”
“Also, don’t worry about being afraid of not becoming friends. If you like her, are you only aiming to be friends with her?”
Fu Jiazhan’s steps paused slightly. As he turned around, he had returned to his usual demeanor, with a faint expression, and walked away.
After listening, Qi Nuo asked softly: “If it were you, would you confess?”
Lu Xuan: “A 1% chance?”
“Logic told me I should, but emotions couldn’t.”
People are like this.
When advising others, they share profound wisdom, but when it’s their turn, they hesitate and worry.
After Lu Xuan appeared, the birthday banquet ended shortly.
She was taken home by Father Lu and Mother Lu. While walking, they complained: “In the future, there will be many opportunities to meet. Why are you so anxious about this moment? You’ve made everyone unable to find you.”
Lu Xuan nodded like a good child and said honestly: “Yes.”
Father Lu and Mother Lu: …
Their expressions were quite something.
Before Gu Youqian and Ruan Liuyu got on the car, they lightly laughed and comforted: “Young people like to stick together, indicating a good relationship. As parents, you should understand this deeply.”
Father Lu frowned: “It’s not your daughter dating, you shouldn’t be in a hurry.”
Gu Youqian nodded and said slightly proudly: “Indeed, I’m not in a hurry.”
Father Lu and Mother Lu: ?
Wen Juxi smiled faintly on the side.
Thirty years in the east of the river, thirty years in the west, one shouldn’t be too certain in their words.
. . . . .
The next day, after work, Lu Xuan headed straight to the Gu family.
An hour later, Wen Juxi and Qi Zhiyan arrived.
Wen Juxi was casually responding to her boyfriend Fang Shu.
【Lately, the time you spend with me is getting less and less [resentful]】
【Wen Juxi: Distance creates beauty, and I have something very important.】
【What’s up?】
【Wen Juxi: Confidential.】
【Sigh, my boyfriend is just a weed in front of my best friend. I’ve even started keeping secrets from him.】
【Wen Juxi: …Go play your game.】
【Okay, Mrs. Wen.】
Ruan Yōu asked while eating strawberries: “Why did you call us here?”
Today’s gathering was organized by Lu Xuan on short notice.
Lu Xuan: “Actually, there’s nothing special. My stinky little brother has a training match, so I have to go home alone after work.”
Ruan Yōu suddenly sat up, eyes shining: “Did you announce it in the club?”
“Of course not.”
Qi Zhiyan asked: “Going home alone, so what?”
Lu Xuan grinned: “Sister, I’m bored, and I wanted you guys to accompany me. You don’t know how joyful it is to work. I really want to work overtime, but the girls in the operations team told me to leave. I have no reason to stay.”
Unable to see her stinky little brother even if she stayed, she decided to go home and find other outlets.
The contrast between the joy of being in love and the frustration of not seeing her stinky little brother formed a vivid contrast. Lu Xuan had to call her best friends to shift her focus with other activities.
Ruan Yōu sighed: “The magic of love is so powerful.”
Qi Zhiyan thought for a moment and cautiously asked: “Lu Xuan, I have a question.”
Since she was her stinky little brother’s sister and would soon be practically family, she decided to ask directly.
“Yeah, sister, ask away!”
Lu Xuan promptly changed the way she addressed her.
“Did you hold hands with Qi Nuo yesterday?”
Lu Xuan’s little face turned into a red apple again.
She stammered, asking: “How did you know?”
“Because he refused to wash his hands yesterday.”
Ruan Yōu and Wen Juxi: ?
“The butler was looking for waterproof gloves at home, saying, ‘Young Master wants to wear gloves for washing up.'”
Ruan Yōu: …?
Is this still the genius, calm, and composed little brother Qi Nuo?
Lu Xuan coughed twice but did not answer.
Ruan Yōu, as a singleton from birth, was very puzzled.
“Just holding hands, there will be future opportunities. How could little brother Qi Nuo act like this?”
Wen Juxi chuckled: “After all, it’s the first time holding hands.”
Lu Xuan immediately defended her stinky little brother.
“Holding hands is sacred!”
She grasped Ruan Yōu’s velvety smooth hand: “Sister Yōuyōu’s hand feels very comfortable, but it’s completely different from holding the hand of the stinky little brother!”
Wen Juxi, who was already in relationship, strongly agreed.
Ruan Yōu and Qi Zhiyan leaned in and asked seriously: “What’s different?”
In the eyes of the two, there was a desire for “knowledge.”
Lu Xuan scratched her head: “I can’t explain it. Anyway, it’s different. You’ll know when you’re in a relationship.”
The tingling sensation of fingertips lightly touching and the surging joy in the heart, you only understand when you experience it.
Wen Juxi chuckled lightly: “Yōuyōu, didn’t you mention in the group last night that you were interested in dating a bit?”
Ruan Yōu hurriedly waved her hand.
“Never mind, my brother would explode in anger.”
Lu Xuan curious: “What if you meet someone you want to hold hands with?”
In Ruan Yōu’s mind, the image suddenly appeared of the hand she saw in the tent that night during the meteor shower.
Long, powerful finger joints, veins subtly rising on the back; under the light, it had a peculiar beauty.
Fu Jiazhan’s hand.
“If I meet someone I really want to hold hands with…” Ruan Yōu paused, “Maybe my brother won’t be too upset.”
She spoke with a hint of guilt.
She was curious about the peculiar feelings that love brings.
From childhood to adulthood, her life only involved family and friendship.
During high school, while the air was filled with the aura of youthful love, Ruan Yōu dared not slack off, putting all her energy and time into studying.
The other students in the class had time and opportunities to make mistakes, but she did not.
The awkward glances and evasive looks during youthful love encounters belonged exclusively to other students.
After college, perhaps because she was too deeply bound by her family ties, her world was devoid of emotion. She only wanted to earn some money and hide away by the sea.
Now, having sorted out all the trivial matters and living a carefree life, Ruan Yōu finally had the curiosity about the impact of the word “love.”
It had a considerable impact on Lu Xuan.