Chapter 135 - Crash Course Of Dating (2/2)

Xiu smiled at the compliment as she felt like a blush was creeping up her neck which was weird considering that was the compliment she had heard the most in her life either as Chen Xiu or Bai Xiu. Then why did that simple remark seemed so bloody different when he said it? Perhaps, because it was the only time someone said it with so much sincerity.

”So, did you miss me so much that you followed me all the way here?”

”No, actually,” as Darren was about to say something, he saw the way Xiu's eyes narrowed dangerously and tactfully changed his words with, ”I mean, yes. I missed you a lot and had to look for you.”

Xiu raised her hand to touch his hair and said, ”You learn fast. At this rate, you will definitely be able to crash the basic course of dating.”

”Oh my, why am I so glad to hear that?” Darren gasped in fake disbelief. ”But on a serious note, Dylan dragged me here. Personally, I am also not a fan of weddings.”

”Interesting. Both of our best friends have something in common,” said Xiu thoughtfully.

”Really? And what's that?”

”They both love dragging us to places we don't like,” replied Xiu matter-of-factly and Darren had to nod along in agreement. After a brief pause, she went on, ”The only good thing about this place is that I'll be getting something for free.”

”Don't even think about drinking,” warned Darren making Xiu pout in response.

”Why not? I'm such a responsible drinker,” said Xiu as she was trying to make her case.

”Responsible? You're one of those reckless drinkers,” replied Darren weakening her case. ”Besides, if you getting drunk and kissing me was you being responsible than thanks a lot but I'll say no to Wine Xiu.” Xiu choked on air as his single statement defeated her.

She sheepishly scratched the side of her face and said, ”That was me being bold. Not reckless at all.”

”Then how about your blacked out drunk episodes? You literally forget everything. Or you're just too good at feigning the ignorance.” This time, Xiu decided not to comment. If she did, she was gonna leave some loopholes. So, she decided to change the topic of the conversation altogether.

”Just so you know, your best friend called me a ghost and that's not very nice. But considering how he is scared of ghosts, I'll let him go this once. Because if he thinks I'm a ghost that indirectly means that he's scared of me as well. And that thought alone is quite satisfying.”

Darren pressed his lips together since he had no words for her. That look of satisfaction on her face was real. Before he could say anything, both of them were startled by the voice that came from behind them, ”Just a thought, before backbiting me at least know that I'm standing right behind you guys.”