Chapter 26: The Key
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nThe atmosphere in the private room was indeed pleasant, featuring effective soundproofing and the latest equipment.
nShen Wan put down her bag and casually turned on two machines.
nZhou Chi stood in place with his hands in his pockets, not particularly enthusiastic.
n“What do you want to play?” Shen Wan asked him.
n“Is this what you call a way to pass the time?”
n“Is there a problem?”
nZhou Chi forced a slight smile. “I’m not in the mood.”
n“Oh, then do as you please.” With that, she clicked on the “PUBG” desktop icon.
nZhou Chi pulled at his hair in frustration. “I’m leaving.”
n“Oh.” Shen Wan logged into her account.
n“You better return the motorcycle key to me.”
nShen Wan ignored him.
nAfter a standoff, the young man eventually sat down next to her, defeated, and turned on his computer. He opened the game, logged into his account, and smoothly started the game, his speed far surpassing Shen Wan’s. .
nThe sounds of the keyboard and mouse were the only things to be heard.
nA glimpse of the young man’s concentrated profile caught Shen Wan’s attention. She smiled, and soon her presence faded away.
nDuring this time, the boss brought in two orders of takeout. Seeing both of them engrossed in gaming, he left the food on the coffee table.
nShen Wan played fairly average and quickly got shot in the head by someone.
nShe wasn’t annoyed, put down her mouse, and left her seat to eat.
nAround fifteen minutes later, Zhou Chi finished on his side. Of course, he won the game.
nHis eyebrow arched slightly in a hint of joy, and a smile began to form on his lips. However, for reasons unknown, his countenance soon grew somber, his mood deflating.
nShen Wan called him to eat.
nAfter hesitating for three seconds, Zhou Chi picked up the chopsticks and began to eat, seeming a bit hungry.
nAfter finishing their meal, they continued playing without paying each other much attention. The spacious private room was filled only with the sounds of keyboards clicking and mice tapping.
nWhen the boss came to retrieve the takeout containers, he wore a puzzled expression.
nAround four o’clock in the afternoon, Zhou Chi pushed away his keyboard. “I’m done playing!”
nWhen he won every game. Therefore, the value of winning fades, along with the enjoyment of the challenge.
nShen Wan glanced at the screen of his computer, comparing it to her own rather bleak performance. His side was undoubtedly flourishing.
n“When are you going to return my key?”
n“When I feel like it.”
nZhou Chi was speechless.
nZhou Chi had a sense that bad luck had struck him today: first dealing with his ex-girlfriend’s betrayal and now being bothered by an eccentric woman.
n“Let’s go.” Shen Wan closed her computer and stood up.
n“Where to?” Zhou Chi instinctively followed.
n“I’m thirsty.”
n“And then?”
n“I’m treating you.”
nThe two of them arrived at a dessert shop. Shen Wan didn’t ask for Zhou Chi’s opinion. She waved her hand and ordered two cups of cappuccino and a large serving of mango mille-feuille.
nAs the items were brought over, the young girl pushed the plate of desserts in front of him. “Help yourself, no need to be polite.”
nZhou Chi furrowed his brows. The strange feeling inside him intensified a bit more.
n“We never actually met before this, did we?” 𝘦.𝘤𝘰𝑚
n“Why, do I look familiar?”
nZhou Chi shook his head.
nHe was quite sure that he hadn’t seen this face before today. Yet she seemed to know a lot about his habits.
nEnjoying a good gaming environment, preferring new equipment, and now the cappuccino and mango mille-feuille…
nAll of this gave him an extremely strange, even eerie feeling.
nBut he didn’t resist it. In fact, there was a feeling of familiarity that he couldn’t quite put into words, as if their connection was meant to unfold like this.
nUnaware of Zhou Chi’s thoughts, Shen Wan took a bite of the mille-feuille and subconsciously wrinkled her nose.
nThen, she grabbed a tissue, spat out what was in her mouth, wrapped it up, and tossed it in the trash.
nZhou Chi swallowed his saliva, watching her series of actions with amazement.
n“Is it really that bad?” She even spat it out…
nThis content is taken from 𝘳.𝑐𝘰
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