79 Chicken Skin (2/2)

”Ah, sorry. My hand moved on its own. I have a friend who also separates the chicken skin from the chicken meat. I usually eat the skin since I think that it is such a waste of good food if it gets thrown out.” I said to them explaining my behavior. I might act harsh or rude but if I know that I was the one in the wrong I always apologise for my mistake.

Neo didn't seem to mind my actions. He continued on peeling his chicken. I was relieved that he didn't make a huge fuss over it. I was taken aback when I saw him spoon the chicken skin, he was about to transfer it unto my plate when Fei suddenly said”By friend, do you mean Vincent Gu?”

”En.” I answered.

Neo who was about to generously place his food on my plate suddenly retracted his spoon and dumped the chicken skin on his cousin's plate. Juaquin did not expect this so he didn't know what he should say to Neo.

”Thanks? I guess?” Juaquin said as he stared at the lump of additional food on his plate.

Neo did not answer and is now focusing on eating his meal. Weird, what is this iceberg up to?

”I once saw Vincent Gu during an auction. It was his painting that was being auctioned at that time. He looks dreamy. He was also very kind.” Fei said as she happily recall her encounter with Vincent.

I didn't comment as she unstintingly shared to us how perfect Vincent was when she met him in person. I subconsciously sighed. Here comes another one of Vincent's loyal followers. I already got used to the fact that a lot of girls view Vincent as the boy next door type of guy to the point that I even question myself if the Vincent they know and the Vincent I know is the same person.

”I heard that you and young master Vincent are actually very close. Is it true that you are childhood friends?” Miss A said interrupting Fei from her reverie.

”I thought Vincent's childhood friend was the young miss of the Tan family?” Fei absentmindedly said. When she realized that I may misunderstand what she said, she quickly apologized and said ”I'm sorry Elrae, please don't misunderstand what I said. It's just that I never really gave that much attention to the campus gossip so--”

”There's no need to worry about it. Vincent--” I was about to explain my 'complicated' past with Vincent when an ear piercing shriek echoed in the hall. We all looked at Fei who is now standing and vigorouslywiping the front of her body with a table napkin. For some unknown reason, a glass of water was 'accidentally' knocked down and the water flowed out of it making its way towards Fei. The amount of water which came on contact with her dress is only a little, she must have been caught off guard and was surprised by the incident.

”Neo! You did that on purpose didn't you?!” she angrily said, pointing her finger to the uncaring suspect. Neo is leaning on his chair as he comfortably took a sip on his red wine. He only raised a brow at Fei, making her irritated even more.

What is this guy up to? I thought to myself as I silently observed the situation.