150 For the Same Reason (1/2)
Chapter 150: For the Same Reason
Translator: _Min_Editor: Yukira_
When Jiang Chen stepped into the ice cream parlor again, he saw an entertaining scene that his face could not help but reveal a thoughtful expression.
Ayesha in a black dress was sitting at the table. Her original impassive face was now layered with frost.
Across from her, an East Slavic young man was talking to her rather enthusiastically.
”Hey, gorgeous, may I know your name?” The young man with aquiline nose gazed at Ayesha’s eyes in what he obviously deemed as romantic.
Ignored.
”Ahem, I seemed to have seen you somewhere before.”
No response.
Oleg stared at Ayesha in embarrassment. From a gentleman’s perspective, if the other party had clearly expressed no interest, then pestering would only be regarded as cumbersome. But how could he endure it? Towards someone who was remarkably handsome, romantic, and suave like him, would there be someone who would thoroughly ignore him?
He took a deep breath and decided to deliver his ultimate ”cool” move.
In one grand romantic gesture, he stood up, genuflected, and stared into Ayesha’s eyes affectionately.
”From the first time I saw you, I couldn't help but fell irrevocably in love with you, my goddess.”
Most customers in the ice cream shop began to look in their direction. Some young girls covered their mouth in surprise, and some even started to whistle. Proposals (like of marriage) would always be popular, no matter which country you were.
Oleg was indeed attractive and combined with his fit physique, looked every bit of a dashing man from Kane.
However, Ayesha had merely cast a glance at the clock on the wall indifferently.
She had always been indifferent towards strangers especially men. If it wasn't for Jiang Chen opposition, she would have worn the black cape she usually wore when sniping on their date.
Oleg’s passionate expression was frozen on his face as he was left to stew in awkwardness. If he left, it would look like he was acting in a one-man show; on the other hand, Ayesha was clearly broadcasting an ”I'm-too-lazy-to-bother-with-you” expression.
Smiling slightly, Jiang Chen walked forward.
”I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.”
Ayesha’s eyes lit up instantly when she spotted him. She quickly got up and walked to his side and hugged his arm as though no one was around.
”He was pestering me, but I didn't pay him—” Ayesha explained in a faint voice as she was worried that Jiang Chen might misinterpret the situation.
”I know,” Jiang Chen interrupted her explanation with a smile and rubbed her hair dotingly, ”I trust you.”
”Hmm.” Ayesha turned slightly red and lowered her head, fingers unconsciously toying with Jiang Chen’s cuffs.
Oleg was still frozen in the same awkward position, his mouth was twitching uncontrollably. The crowd’s gaze gradually turned from encouraging to that of mockery and sympathy. Regardless of how thick his skin was for flirting with so many girls, his face still betrayed an embarrassed expression.
Disconcerted, he got up from the ground, fixed his collar and walked in front of Jiang Chen.
”Yellow skin? My goddess, how could you like someone—” After seeing Jiang Chen’s face, his contemptuous expression immediately cooled down.
”Why don't you keep up your gentlemanly pretense until the end? You look like a kid whose candy got stolen,” Jiang Chen sneered.
”I dare you to say that again.” Oleg extended his hand with a vicious smile as though Jiang Chen’s provocation gave him a reason to start a fight. In his eyes, this yellow monkey would not be able to put up a fight.
Ayesha’s eyes flashed a hint of iciness and just as she was about to make a move, Jiang Chen gently squeezed her hand, signaling that there was no need for her to lend a hand.
There was no way that he would let a girl protect him during a date, on the other hand, he was also too lazy to use force. His eyes then scanned his surroundings.
”Ahem, I have enough reason to conclude that this dumbass is sent by Willie society to give me trouble,” he muttered under his breath.
Oleg hadn't even touched Jiang Chen yet when a middle-aged man sitting on next table vaulted and pushed him against the table in one incredibly swift motion.
”Fu*k, who the fu*k are you?” Oleg, not understanding the situation, struggled to fight back, but he was bound tightly by a middle-aged man behind him.
”I'm the police! Don’t you fu*king move!” The middle-aged man fumbled with the handcuffs and cuffed his hands. ”Oleg, right? You are under arrest on account of being a threat to national safety. I hope you can cooperate with our investigation.”
”What!” Oleg shouted incredulously, ”I was just trying to pick up a girl. Everyone here can testify.”
Another middle-aged man drinking coffee on the other side let out a sigh and walked in front of Jiang Chen.
”We apologize for giving you a fright. Do you need me to help you with contacting the embassy and arrange for your immediate return?” The middle-aged man in a gray vest looked at Jiang Chen and seemed anxious to depart.
”Thank you very much, but that won't be necessary. I still have two days left in my vacation. This small mishap would not affect our friendship, wouldn't it?” Jiang Chen extended his right hand with a smile.
The middle-aged man watched him for half a day before grasping his right hand silently.
[Since you guys had already followed for so long, wouldn't be a shame to not to use this free ”bodyguard”?]
”I hope you have a great vacation. You know, there are still a lot of people working overtime.” The middle-aged man was staring directly at Jiang Chen.
”Of course, I hope you have a pleasant overtime.” Jiang Chen’s smile was especially radiant.
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After leaving the ice cream parlor, Jiang Chen didn’t take Ayesha to the clothing stores and instead brought her to the movie theater. Although his mansion had a home theater comparable to a movie house, watching here amplified the experience.
Especially when on a date.