1371 Conversations with a Beauty (1/2)

Zhang Zian couldn't accurately describe this feeling of loss in his heart. He always felt that he had left some form of regrets behind in the teahouse In Hidden Fog.

Is it because he did not taste the high-end refreshment that ended up being free?

In fact, he is not a foodie. He does not have any attachment to searching for extraordinarily tasty food. The tea set is good, but it is nothing more than that.

What is this feeling of loss in this his heart?

Zhuang Xiaodie noticed that he is hesitant to leave. She stopped and asked, ” Did you leave behind your mobile phone?”

He touched his pocket. His phone was still there. He shook his head. ”No.”

”If there is nothing, then let's go,” she urged.

Zhang Zian: ”...”

On one side, is a yearning for something that he might have left behind. What it is is impossible to say. On the other side, is a beautiful woman who chose to walk with him down the mountain road, amongst the mist clouds. If anyone was placed in the same situation, might they not choose the latter option?

Although he knew in his heart that this beautiful woman does not belong to him, even if he had not disgraced himself earlier in the teahouse, he still felt bad to let a girl dressed so beautifully in a traditional customer to head down the mountain alone. What if she accidentally tripped on her dress and fell? That will be horrible. It is always more difficult to go down the mountain than to go up the mountain.

”Okay, then let's go.”

He tried not to think about the feeling of loss he felt and went down the mountain with her.

The teahouse In Hidden Fog gradually drifted away behind them and was finally hidden in the mist.

Pedestrians who went up the mountain encountered the two of them on the mountain road, and they would be in awe by her illustrious brilliance. They often stopped in their steps and looked at her with eyes wide open. Others choose to hide away in a corner and admire her. Even the elderly looked at her.

She, however, paid no attention to the treatment by the people to her. Instead, she said indifferently, ”We did not have much time to talk in the tea house. Let us take this opportunity to get to know each other. What do you think?”

”Ok.”

Zhang Zian nodded and felt that he should at least finish up with the formalities of the blind date.

”I am a local. The university I attended is not a top-notch university. I am currently working in a startup company that is based in the city...Oh, yes, my family runs a pet shop along Zhonghua road. I believe Auntie Liu mentioned all these to you?”

He is now calm, because knowing that she and he will unlikely be together, so he opened up and talked freely. It was much like talking to a random stranger on the street.

”I know all of this, but I want to know more about you - what kind of person are you?” she said.

”Me?”

It's hard to be fair when judging your own self. One often over or underestimate one's score. In addition, this question is simply too broad...

”In my life, the most brilliant achievement I've had would be when I won the 2008 China Special Person of the Year Award. Other then that, I have nothing else,” he said modestly.

Zhuang Xiaodie is amazed.

”Just kidding! I am joking!” He was afraid that she believed it was true, that he was some really big shot. He quickly explained, ”The special prize of that year was awarded to 'all Chinese people,' since I am Chinese, I got the award. Who knows, perhaps you have one too! It doesn't count as bragging!”

He didn't know if she could accept this kind of joke. Could it be a bit too much for a first meeting? However, he is completely relaxed right now. He no longer feels a desire to win or lose here. Therefore, he is able to joke around like he normally does. So what if she looks down on him?

She was silent for two or three seconds, and suddenly, she smiled.

This smile was as if ice and snow melted, and a hundred flowers bloomed. It was bright and beautiful.

Even if Zhang Zian has already relaxed, he still saw her smile. He suddenly understands why there is a king who abandons the entire nation and ignores it, all for a single woman. He will even start a war to win a smile from her.

She only laughed softly at first, but the more she laughed, the more she laughed. She laughed so loudly it echoed throughout the mountain.

Her laugh makes Zhang Zian laugh as well. Is this joke so funny? Or do she easily laugh at anything?