h parties met and got acquainted in a dilapidated game room, it would be rather absurd."I don’t think I will go over there. It’s getting late, we are about to finish up here and prepare to head home."...Volume 3: Go to That Faraway Place Chapter 49 Like Sunshine

Note: Did Chen Cong anticipate that he would come for revenge Tang Wu, who ordered a刨冰 (shaved ice) at the cafe, used a spoon to scoop up the ice shavings. However, her mind was filled with the scene she witnessed just now.

"No, actually just then, Chen Cong probably wanted to charge over," Su Can thought for a moment and said.

The spoon in Tang Wu's hand suddenly paused. Those who didn't experience what happened at school wouldn't understand how skilled and ruthless those three slashes from Chen Cong were. But when such misfortune is about to befall someone, all the people who talked about it back then would turn pale with fright.

Su Can smiled, "This is known as 'rebellious psychology' or 'antagonistic psychology.' People often adopt opposite attitudes and behaviors towards certain things and demands in order to maintain their self-esteem. Lately, I've been reading books on behavioral psychology, so I recalled the scene from before."

"Chen Cong was exactly in this state of extreme contradictory antagonism just now. He would feel angry seeing me, but he'd also think about the consequences if he went to extremes. Having already tasted the bitter fruit of recklessness back then at school, his self-esteem made it hard for him to calm down from his impulse and seek a reason and outlet for his frustration. What did I do Actually, I didn't do anything; I just showed him that I was unarmed and defenseless."

Tang Wu couldn't help but cover her mouth, "Is this too risky" If Su Can had shown signs of being on guard or had pulled Tang Wu away back then, the situation might have been different.

No weapon in hand is the greatest advantage

"Of course it's risky. There isn't anything without risk in this world; I just tried to minimize the risks as much as possible." "But what if he really had charged forward regardless" Tang Wu still felt uneasy.

Su Can smiled awkwardly, "Even though I pretended not to care, I observed his every move clearly. If there were any signs of him charging forward, I would have dragged you away and run." Not everyone can be as composed as Zhuge Liang; once the situation goes beyond expectations, even Zhuge Liang has to flee.

Of course, Su Can didn't delude himself into thinking he could casually kick Chen Cong over in front of Tang Wu. To put on a grandiose act like that might result either in him subduing Chen Cong or being stabbed himself.

Tang Wu was amused and continued to eat her刨冰 (shaved ice) while looking at Su Can, catching the attention of everyone else in the cafe.

But Tang Wu now had a different evaluation of Su Can. Facing danger with such composure and boldness, even though she hadn't yet experienced much of life, Tang Wu felt an incredible sense of awe towards him at that moment.

Tang Wu, who occasionally raised her head, would also glance at Su Cen with her beautiful eyes and suddenly wonder what their relationship was now.

Raising her head at this moment, Tang Wu suddenly noticed that Su Cen was also looking at her with a slight smile. Shocked, she slightly turned her head away. This seemingly pre-romantic stage detail amused the boys playing mahjong at four o'clock and six o'clock positions from their tables in the milk tea shop. A somewhat plump boy ordered the most expensive latte while his table already had three cups of milk tea. He then pretended to make a phone call with a Nokia, hoping for some attention from Tang Wu's glance. This mindset made Su Cen chuckle inwardly.

Teenagers born around this time and into the eighties sometimes exhibited an absurdity and humor almost unseen in later times, making their clumsy youth precious indeed.

The whispers weren't few, "This girl seems to be from our first middle school. She's quite famous there; I've seen her."

"She looks good. First Middle School really does have many beauties. There might not even be someone as pretty as her in our second middle school. Maybe the Liang Mengli in the second year, fourth class could match up to her!"

"Come on, who doesn’t know that Liang Mengli is the school flower of Second Middle School But if you say she can compare with this girl, I doubt it. However, Liang Mengli already has a boyfriend, right Then these two don't look like a couple at all; perhaps the boy is trying to win her over."

"Obviously not a match. Don’t know if this is futile effort!"

This café was famous for its historical exterior of Ming and Qing dynasty architecture while being quite modernly decorated inside, capable of fitting seven or eight tables comfortably. The owner knew how to play with lighting, making it dim and bright in parts, reminiscent of the leisure cafes in tourist destination Lijiang. Naturally, this place attracted nearby students even during holidays; sometimes students would wait outside for a seat.

Here, Su Cen was privately sentenced to death by middle school students from various schools including the first and second middle schools who often gathered here.

Tang Wu couldn't help but laugh. The whispers were low, yet audible if listened carefully. Hearing that Su Cen was being teased secretly by these boys made Tang Wu feel a bit pleased at his misfortune. Whenever facing Su Cen, he always remained calm; how would he handle such an embarrassing situation

The teasing and belittling from this group of kids infuriated Su Cen.

Glancing at Tang Wu's clearly amused expression, Su Cen was momentarily taken aback.

A faint smile appeared on his lips.

Tang Wu, noticing Su Can's smile seemed slightly wicked, couldn't help but clench her hands. At this moment, Su Can’s eyes were clear yet carried a hint of confidence she had seen somewhere before, albeit one that gave her an ominous premonition.

Su Can suddenly reached out his hand to gently lift Tang Wu's sharp chin and then stood up. His relatively tall figure bent slightly toward Tang Wu. This peculiar action caught the attention of the café owner wiping a coffee pot, causing him to pause in his work and look over.

Four o'clock, six o'clock, nine o'clock, eleven o'clock—four tables with couples chatting about something. Yet their eyes and attention had already drifted away, leaving only vague words hanging in the air as they involuntarily gaped open-mouthed.

In Xiahai City during springtime, the atmosphere in this café seemed to have been sucked out of it. The flames on candles at each table tilted uniformly in one direction, and inside the café were heard only dull breaths.

The boss was somewhat dazed: that girl vaguely reminded him of his pigtails from long ago. This boy did something he never had the courage to do back then. Therefore, he opened this café just for reminiscence.

He should kiss her now to truly grasp Tang Wu's heart and soul, Su Can thought as he gazed into her star-filled eyes—this girl who used to haunt his dreams.

Su Can’s fork slowly approached, inching towards Tang Wu's red cherry lips. For some people, this might be a lifelong dream; yet here it was before him, within easy reach. Should he thank God or the Supreme Elder Lord for this moment

Perhaps neither deserves gratitude—the true one to thank are his own hands that hold all of this.

Tang Wu distinctly felt her head being lifted by Su Can's playful action for the first time ever, and she stared blankly at him as he stood up, moved closer, and gradually closed the gap between them until their breaths intertwined and lips were almost touching.

Was he really planning to take her virgin kiss this way

In her lifetime, Tang Wu had never faced any man with such an intimate angle of仰視.

Her heart felt like it was being drained and squeezed at this moment, a terrifying suffocation gripping her heart. Her breath seemed momentarily halted as Su Can's dark eyes revealed an overwhelming desire to conquer and possess that struck a powerful chord within her heart.

Amidst the surrounding people drawing in their breaths, Tang Wu’s inner limit was finally breached. As her lips were about to meet Su Can’s, she frantically turned away: "No!"

Tang Wu held her heart, restraining the rapidly beating heart that almost leaped out of her chest. Her upright bosom rose and fell urgently. Turning her head slightly to one side, her eyes were red with a hint of pleading, saying, "Can you not do this"

All those who had been staring at this scene in the entire café froze, each feeling an odd sense of relief from a sudden emotional release, more so because Tang Wu's face was a mix of shame and anxiety. They were both fervently eager to see her give him that kiss yet surprisingly found her still holding back, creating such a sharp contrast that it left everyone astounded.

The people around who had just come out of their trance patted their hearts in relief. Su燦's audacity was shocking, but they were not envious enough to be enraged; the idea of him actually kissing this girl seemed like a fairy tale!

“Damn it! If you really kiss her, will we still have peace tonight”

A toad wanting to eat swan meat can only face the fate of being coldly rejected.

"I'm sorry," Tang Wu's voice was delicate and cautious at this moment, as if afraid she might break the most exquisite crystal glass.

Su燦 gently held her hand on the table, "It doesn't matter. I was too hasty. It’s noisy here; let's go somewhere else."

Tang Wu felt touched; perhaps it was this boy’s graceful yet unharmed demeanor that truly moved people, like sunshine.

But could he really not get hurt

The thought tightened her heart for some reason, making her feel a twinge of concern.

She couldn't help but weakly hint at tomorrow's breakthrough.

To ensure the quality of this chapter and to express gratitude for brothers still waiting silently in the night, I have nothing else to offer but myself.

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