Chapter 184: Life’s Unexpected Encounters

Chapter 184: Life is Full of Encounters

But Liu Shaoming was now somewhat confused, as the person before him was more gentle than in his memory.

Twins, or schizophrenia?

His imagination was going wild.

Ye Xiaoxiao pushed her bicycle, oblivious to Liu Shaoming's inner drama.

Gao Lin was waiting at the school gate and gave them a warm greeting.

Xia Li was still curious about how Gao Lin and Tang Xiuxiu had managed to keep in touch, given that their schools were quite far apart.

They probably wouldn’t have met unless they planned it.

Gao Lin grinned cheerfully in response to the questions from Tang Xiuxiu's friends.

"After we last saw each other, we met a few more times. It turns out that my home is very close to Xiuxiu's, so we started heading home together on weekends."

Xia Li exclaimed, "Wow!"

This has to be fate.

Ye Xiaoxiao asked, "So your families live nearby?"

They seem like a good match.

They might even go from dating to marriage.

Tang Xiuxiu took Gao Lin's hand without hesitation. "Yes, I was surprised when I saw him, but later I found out that his neighborhood is next to mine, so we've been meeting more often."

Tang Xiuxiu led the group to the restaurant they had booked ahead of time.

They headed to the second floor, which had no private rooms, so they were in plain sight.

Halfway through the meal, a voice suddenly cut in.

"You all seem to be having a lively time here."

Lin Yue and a man came up the stairs.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked up and saw Lin Yue and her date.

What a small world.

Ye Xiaoxiao also recognized the man—it was Deng Xuefeng, who had been chasing after her not long ago.

Deng Xuefeng also saw Ye Xiaoxiao.

He still liked her, but there was no shot now.

But who doesn’t enjoy looking at a beautiful woman? Even if he couldn’t pursue her, saying hello wasn’t a crime.

"Xiao Xiao’s here too. What a coincidence."

Deng Xuefeng's words caught Lin Yue’s attention.

"Do you know Xiao Xiao, my junior classmate?"

"We grew up together, so of course we're close."

They simply grew up in the same compound. Deng Xuefeng and Xu Jianwen have a good relationship, but he and Ye Xiaoxiao can't be considered childhood sweethearts.

He said this just to get closer.

Ye Xiaoxiao smiled, "What a coincidence."

Did Deng Xuefeng meet Lin Yue while wandering around Peking University?

That would be a real disaster.

Lin Yue said bluntly, "Since we all know each other, let's share a table."

Tang Xiuxiu really wanted to refuse but forced a smile, "We're already halfway through our meal, but if you don't mind, join us."

Lin Yue glanced at Deng Xuefeng.

Deng Xuefeng, of course, had no objections.

Lin Yue sat down directly, "No need to mind. We can just order a few more dishes."

Tang Xiuxiu: "..."

The others, who hadn't met Lin Yue before, looked confused.

Tang Xiuxiu took the opportunity while Lin Yue was ordering to introduce her to the rest.

As for Lin Yue's boyfriend,

Deng Xuefeng introduced himself, "I'm Deng Xuefeng, Yueyue's boyfriend."

Xia Li and Li Meiru whispered to each other,

"Isn't he the one who... sent flowers last time?"

Li Meiru also looked and thought it seemed like him, so she nodded.

Xia Li straightened up to enjoy the show.

With Deng Xuefeng and Lin Yue joining, the meal dragged on for an extra hour.

Lin Yue glanced at Gao Lin beside Tang Xiuxiu.

"Xiuxiu, is this your boyfriend? Does he go to our school?"

Tang Xiuxiu: "He's a student, but not at our school."

Lin Yue said sarcastically, "What a shame."

Tang Xiuxiu: Just endure it.

Lin Yue didn't ask further because she already knew her boyfriend was better than Tang Xiuxiu's, so she was quite pleased.

Deng Xuefeng was born in a military compound and had a steady job, much better than an ordinary college student.

But Lin Yue only considered his family background, completely unaware that Deng Xuefeng was just a lazy playboy.

Tang Xiuxiu still had plans to go to the dance hall, and seeing that it was getting dark outside, she proactively said, "We're about to leave after finishing our meal. Lin Yue, you and your boyfriend can take your time."

Lin Yue: "I'm already full. Where are you guys going next?"

Tang Xiuxiu didn't want Lin Yue to know they were heading to the dance hall.

Who knows what Lin Yue would say about her once she got home.

"We're heading back to school next. Are you coming with us?"

Lin Yue definitely wouldn't go back.

So she was ready to part ways with Tang Xiuxiu and the others.

Deng Xuefeng and Ye Xiaoxiao said their goodbyes, his tone quite polite, showing no sign of his previous persistence.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Goodbye."

Deng Xuefeng took the initiative to settle the bill.

Lin Yue said to Tang Xiuxiu: "Don't be so formal. We can afford this meal. Don't think I'm taking advantage of you."

Tang Xiuxiu: "Sure, it's on you then."

Lin Yue: "This amount is nothing to speak of."

Tang Xiuxiu: continued to endure.

This Lin Yue was the most vain.

She was like this at home too, seeming generous but actually using every word to show off.

Tang Xiuxiu had such a neighbor; it was quite unfortunate.

Deng Xuefeng finished paying and left with Lin Yue, while Tang Xiuxiu watched them walk away.

Only then did she feel relieved enough to say, "Let's go! We're heading to the Starlight Dance Hall."

This dance hall was near the school, very close to the faculty housing complex.

Dancing was a relatively new and trendy activity in this era, and dance halls were usually located in areas densely populated by intellectuals.

These people tended to pursue fashion trends and would come to the dance halls after work to unwind.

Ye Xiaoxiao entered the dance hall, which was different from a bar.

The overall atmosphere was simpler, though there were colorful lights, there weren't as many peculiar yellow-haired individuals.

The sound system in the dance hall was much louder than a home cassette player, and the dance moves were more vigorous.

It wasn't particularly elegant, but it was very effective for stress relief.

"Wow! This place is so much fun!"

Xia Li held Ye Xiaoxiao and Li Meiru's hands, making sure they didn't get separated in the crowd.

After dancing for half an hour, they were all exhausted.

Xia Li and the others decided to buy some soda and take a break.

While buying the drinks, a few young boys approached to chat, but Xia Li shooed them away.

However, the dance hall operates under public area regulations, and there are rarely any fights or disturbances inside.

Upon hearing Xia Li's rejection, the would-be suitors left disappointed.

"It's pretty crowded in here."

Xia Li held her soda.

Ye Xiaoxiao said, "We shouldn't have come now; it's way too hot."

The dance hall doesn't have air conditioning, and with everyone dancing, you can imagine how stuffy it gets.

"Let's step outside for some air."

Xia Li, Li Meiru, and Ye Xiaoxiao sat down at the entrance of the dance hall.

The cool summer evening breeze felt refreshing as the three of them sat under the dance hall's entrance light, chatting away.

Xia Li asked, "When are those three couples coming out?"

Li Meiru looked over her shoulder.

They paid upfront to get into the dance hall, so those folks probably won't leave until they've gotten their money's worth of dancing.