Rebirth Begins with Rejecting my Childhood Friend-Chapter 333 - Cant You Hold Out for Just One Night?

Xu Xiuwen feeding Cheng Lu was quite the scene.

The other three women at the table weren’t blind; each of them noticed it.

An Shishi was very envious, but she knew that at this moment, it wasn’t her turn, so she could only feel envious.

Song Siyu had an indignant look on her face.

Xiao Youran lowered her head in disappointment.

She secretly felt a tinge of envy.

Xu Xiuwen naturally noticed the expressions on the girls’ faces, especially the sadness and disappointment on Xiao Youran’s face, which made him feel a bit uneasy.

He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn’t resist.

Xu Xiuwen picked up another pancake, prepared it with roasted duck just like before, and placed it into Xiao Youran’s bowl with his chopsticks.

He smiled and said, “Youran, this roast duck is pretty good. You should try it too.”

This was the first time Xu Xiuwen had spoken to Xiao Youran since that night, and he even personally prepared the roast duck for her.

Song Siyu was stunned.

An Shishi secretly glanced at Cheng Lu’s expression and reaction.

Xiao Youran was flattered and couldn’t hide her surprise and joy.

Although it wasn’t the same as personally feeding her like with Cheng Lu, it was still prepared by Xu Xiuwen himself.

Xiao Youran had been heartbroken by Xu Xiuwen’s actions and had told herself countless times that she would ignore him in the future.

But when they actually met, she found that she still couldn’t help but pay attention to Xu Xiuwen.

Now, seeing Xu Xiuwen give her a piece of roast duck, she was very happy.

She quietly glanced at Cheng Lu, who looked relatively calm.

She breathed a sigh of relief but then felt annoyed.

Why should she care about how Cheng Lu felt?

She was the one who grew up with Xu Xiuwen, and their relationship should be better.

She didn’t hesitate anymore and directly picked up the pancake in her bowl and ate it.

After chewing for a bit, she nodded and said, “It’s really delicious. Thank you, Xiao Xu.”

Hearing “Xiao Xu” again from Xiao Youran, Xu Xiuwen felt a bit dazed.

Seeing the smile in her eyes, he felt much better.

At this moment, Xu Xiuwen suddenly realized that Cheng Lu had gone quiet.

He didn’t know if Cheng Lu was upset.

He turned to look at Cheng Lu.

Cheng Lu wasn’t angry. She even smiled gently at Xu Xiuwen.

Xu Xiuwen felt relieved.

Then, An Shishi playfully complained, “Master, why are you so biased? You only prepared roast duck for Lululu and Youran, but not for me?”

Neither Cheng Lu nor Xiao Youran knew about An Shishi’s relationship with him, but Xu Xiuwen did.

He understood that An Shishi was expressing her discontent.

After hesitating for a moment, he prepared another piece of roast duck and handed it to her, while teasing, “You always have to be included in everything!”

An Shishi didn’t mind.

She directly took the pancake with her hand and stuffed it into her mouth.

“Mm… It really is delicious. Hehe, thank you, Master, for the roast duck!”

Xu Xiuwen responded, “Just eat quietly and don’t cause trouble.”

Then, Xu Xiuwen prepared another piece of roast duck.

Just as he finished, Song Siyu suddenly covered her bowl with her hand.

Xu Xiuwen was taken aback.

He couldn’t help but ask, “Why are you covering your bowl? You don’t think this is for you, do you?”

After speaking, he directly ate the roast duck he had just prepared.

Song Siyu’s actions and Xu Xiuwen’s words were seen and heard by the other three women.

Xiao Youran knew she shouldn’t laugh, but it was really funny. However, she didn’t want to embarrass Song Siyu, so she held back her laughter.

An Shishi couldn’t hold back and laughed out loud.

Even Cheng Lu’s lips curled into a slight smile.

Only Song Siyu blushed deeply.

She had really thought Xu Xiuwen had prepared it for her, but he hadn’t, which made her feel foolish. Seeing Song Siyu’s embarrassed look, Xu Xiuwen laughed to himself.

He thought: That’s what you get for always picking on me!

But he wasn’t that petty. He prepared another piece of roast duck and placed it in her bowl, saying, “I have one good quality, which is that I’m generous. Even though you always pick on me, I won’t hold it against you.”

Song Siyu’s face grew even hotter, and she couldn’t help but retort, “Shameless.”

Xu Xiuwen shook his head and didn’t argue with her.

He knew that Song Siyu was standing up for Xiao Youran.

After preparing roast duck for the three women, Xu Xiuwen didn’t serve anyone else.

He focused on his own meal.

Next to him, Song Siyu stared at the roast duck in her bowl, unsure whether to eat it or not.

After hesitating for a moment and seeing that Xu Xiuwen wasn’t paying attention, she finally picked it up and ate it.

Because of this roast duck preparation, the atmosphere at the table became much more harmonious.

After lunch, Xu Xiuwen offered to pay the bill.

Song Siyu insisted on splitting the cost and wouldn’t let him pay for her and Xiao Youran.

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Xu Xiuwen looked at the money Song Siyu handed over, shook his head with a smile, and accepted it.

Standing outside the restaurant, none of the women spoke.

Xu Xiuwen was the first to ask, “What are the plans next?” He looked at Xiao Youran and Song Siyu as he spoke.

Song Siyu’s first reaction was to go back, but then she thought it would be too much if she and Xiao Youran insisted on returning. After all, they were on a trip.

She left the decision to Xiao Youran. “Youran, you decide.”

Xiao Youran glanced at Xu Xiuwen, then at Cheng Lu beside him, and said, “Let’s keep strolling.”

Since Xiao Youran had spoken, Song Siyu did not object. So the group of five started wandering around the small town.

The town at the foot of Tianyun Mountain was just like other famous ancient towns, well-developed and perfect for sightseeing. There were various shops along the streets, offering all kinds of fun and food.

While they were strolling, Cheng Lu and An Shishi walked arm in arm, and Xiao Youran and Song Siyu walked together. Xu Xiuwen followed silently behind them, only stepping forward to pay when necessary. He didn’t mind and even enjoyed the harmonious and pleasant time.

He couldn’t help but think how wonderful it would be if Xiao Youran and Cheng Lu could accept each other. But he knew that both Cheng Lu and Xiao Youran were very proud and would not accept sharing a man with another girl.

Still, Xu Xiuwen didn’t give up. He was waiting for an opportunity to turn the situation around, hoping Cheng Lu and Xiao Youran could accept each other.

After a while, they arrived at the entrance of Tianyun Theater. The theater doors were open, and a crowd had already gathered inside. Xu Xiuwen stopped the girls and walked into the theater first.

On the stage, the performers were speaking, and it seemed the show was about to start. The theater was filled with chairs, and Xu Xiuwen randomly chose a seat. The girls followed in, with Cheng Lu and An Shishi sitting on either side of him. Xiao Youran and Song Siyu deliberately sat in the front row, avoiding them.

Today’s performance was the classic Huangmei opera “The Heavenly Match.” The performers on stage had profound skills, and their singing was mesmerizing, captivating the audience. When the song ended, the audience applauded enthusiastically.

After the performance, the group walked out. They ran into a few classmates from the marketing department. One girl, seeing them come out of the theater, curiously asked, “Did you just watch the opera?”

Song Siyu nodded, “Yes.”

Noticing the other girl was wet, Song Siyu couldn’t help but ask, “Why are you all wet? It didn’t rain.”

The girls laughed and replied, “We just went boating and had a water fight with some others, so we got wet. You haven’t been there yet, right? You should go; the lake is beautiful.”

After the girls left, the five of them stood in silence at the theater entrance. Xu Xiuwen asked, “Want to go boating?”

He thought Xiao Youran and Song Siyu might object, but to his surprise, Cheng Lu was the first to decline. She said, “It’s getting late. Let’s stroll a bit more and then have dinner before heading back. It’s not safe to return too late.”

No one objected after Cheng Lu spoke, and they continued shopping in the town. The town at the foot of Tianyun Mountain was quite large and couldn’t be fully explored in a short time. From noon till now, they hadn’t even covered a quarter of it.

They walked until 5 PM. Xu Xiuwen was so tired that his feet were sore. He suggested having dinner, and the four girls agreed.

They chose a different restaurant for dinner. As soon as they sat down, Xu Xiuwen overheard the diners at the neighboring table talking about a lantern festival. The mention of the lantern festival piqued everyone’s curiosity.

When the waiter came to take their order, Xu Xiuwen let Cheng Lu handle it and asked, “I heard the people at the next table mention there’s a lantern festival tomorrow?”

The waiter laughed, “Yes, our town’s May Day lantern festival is tomorrow night. If you plan to attend, it’s best to prepare a mask in advance. But if not, you can buy one anywhere during the festival.”

Xu Xiuwen asked curiously, “Why do we need masks? What’s the reason for wearing masks?”

The waiter glanced at the four girls at the table, then back at Xu Xiuwen, and explained, “It’s a tradition of our lantern festival. There’s a saying that the first person you stop for during the festival is your destined one. Wearing masks adds to the credibility of this belief.”

Xu Xiuwen couldn’t help but say, “Do people still believe in such things?”

The waiter smiled, “Haven’t you noticed there are many tourists here today? Every year, many couples come to the festival, hoping to find their destined partner and prove their fate. And besides...” The waiter paused before continuing, “It seems your companions believe in it.”

Xu Xiuwen was taken aback and instinctively turned to look at the expressions of the four girls. He was stunned again.

The girls’ expressions were not skeptical like his; their eyes were bright, filled with excitement and anticipation.

The waiter chuckled and left after Cheng Lu finished ordering.

After he left, Xu Xiuwen couldn’t help but ask, “You don’t actually believe what he said, do you?”

Xiao Youran and Song Siyu remained silent. Cheng Lu didn’t speak either. An Shishi chuckled and said, “Why not believe it? There’s no smoke without fire. If there wasn’t some truth to it, why would such a saying exist?”

Xu Xiuwen shook his head, “I don’t believe it at all. Fate and destiny sound like nonsense to me.”

None of the four girls agreed with him.

After dinner, the five of them returned to the inn. Xiao Youran and Song Siyu went straight upstairs, disappearing from Xu Xiuwen’s sight.

Xu Xiuwen took Cheng Lu’s hand and whispered, “Come to my room tonight.”

Cheng Lu rolled her eyes at him, “What are you up to, you pervert?”

Xu Xiuwen grinned, “Nothing much, just want to hold you while sleeping.”

Cheng Lu said, “I knew what you were thinking the moment you spoke.”

Xu Xiuwen sighed, “So, are you coming or not?”

Cheng Lu shook her head, “No!”

After saying that, perhaps considering Xu Xiuwen’s feelings, she added, “I’m sharing a room with Shishi. If I come to see you, she’ll know. What will she think of me?”

Xu Xiuwen felt frustrated, “Shishi knows about us. It’s no big deal if she finds out.”

Cheng Lu still shook her head, “No.”

She glanced at Xu Xiuwen and asked, “Can’t you hold out for just one night?”

Seeing Cheng Lu’s firm stance, Xu Xiuwen gave up. He sighed, “Alright then. Get some rest early. We have to climb the mountain tomorrow morning.”

Cheng Lu nodded and walked towards the hallway where An Shishi was waiting.

As Cheng Lu approached, An Shishi teased, “I thought you’d spend the night with Xu Xiuwen.”

Cheng Lu rolled her eyes, “Shishi, stop talking nonsense.”

An Shishi smiled suggestively.

Back in his room, Xu Xiuwen took a shower and went to bed early. Lying in bed, he started messaging Tang Weiwei. Bai Yue’er and Hang Fei had also texted him about the same thing: the TV series was about to wrap up and they asked if he wanted to come. Normally, it didn’t matter if he didn’t show up, but as the company’s boss, it was important to be there for the wrap-up.

Xu Xiuwen replied to both of them and soon received another message from Tang Weiwei. He began chatting with her.

Before long, Xu Xiuwen got a message from An Shishi. She told him that Cheng Lu was in the shower and asked if he wanted her to come down to his room quickly while there was still time. Xu Xiuwen was shocked by her boldness. Though he instinctively swallowed twice, he managed to decline An Shishi’s offer and told her not to do anything rash.

After Cheng Lu finished her shower, Xu Xiuwen chatted with her for a bit more. Then, seeing it was getting late, he said goodnight and turned off the light to sleep.

The night passed without incident.

At 7 AM the next morning, the marketing students gathered at the inn’s entrance. Class monitor Du Qin took attendance, ensuring everyone was present, then led the group to the entrance of Tianyun Mountain.

Their inn was only a 7-8 minute walk from the mountain entrance. Upon arrival, Du Qin bought tickets and prepared to start the hike.

Tianyun Mountain’s main peak wasn’t very high. Typically, it took fast hikers about two hours and slower ones about three hours to reach the top. But since it was May Day, there were more tourists than usual, which slowed down the pace.

Everyone was energetic at the start. However, about a quarter of the way up, some girls began to tire and couldn’t keep up with the group’s pace. Du Qin couldn’t abandon her classmates, so the entire class had to take frequent breaks.