Chapter 106: Why Is Crab Meat Stick Called Crab Meat Stick?

The Nani Fashion Issue By:Kinoshita Nakui 4.8/5 Ratings 2.3 K Reads 3.6 M Words Tags Synopsis: Chapter 106: Why Is Crab Meat Stick Called Crab Meat Stick?

Huang Taoyan had booked a hotpot place, with two or three tables set up in the private room. The spicy, aromatic scent instantly energized everyone.

Classmates who hadn't seen each other in a year chatted and joked, catching up on old times. Zhang Juntang, who wasn't familiar with many people, sat quietly to the side, occasionally glancing at Jiang Linyuan in the crowd. Under the light, she looked like a sunflower turning toward the sun.

"Junior Juntang is your cousin, Huang Taoyan? I never heard you mention it."

Jiang Linyuan paid a bit more attention to Zhang Juntang.

She was sitting all alone, looking pretty awkward.

And Huang Taoyan didn't know how to handle people—why did she bring her to a class reunion like this?

"What? Do I have to tell you everything? Want me to tell you when my fertile window is?"

Huang Taoyan fired off another dirty joke, getting laughs from the classmates.

"I remember you said last time you can't handle spicy food. This table has a red pot, maybe you should switch tables?"

Hearing that he still remembered her dietary restrictions, Zhang Juntang felt a warm flutter in her heart. But she didn't want to leave Jiang Linyuan's side. Face red, she replied weakly:

"I... it's just that I can't eat spicy food during that time of the month."

Her cousin didn't mention the fertile window, but the younger cousin was about to spill it.

This Zhang Juntang had absolutely no wariness of others.

"Didn't you also say... last time... that you don't eat spicy food?"

After saying that, she secretly stole another glance at Jiang Linyuan.

"Last time it was all girls, so I was just being considerate. As long as it's not too spicy, I can handle it."

Jiang Linyuan replied while stuffing beef tripe into his mouth. The hotpot was really good, with just the right level of spice.

Any spicier and he might turn into a human jet stream tonight. No matter how tough a man is, his butthole is still soft.

Jiang Zhiyao, on the other hand, couldn't handle spice at all, sitting with a few girlfriends at a table with clear broth.

"This crab meat stick is pretty good. Dip it in the sauce, tastes great."

Huang Taoyan was wolfing down food like a beast, commenting freely.

"By the way, why is crab meat stick called crab meat stick?"

Jiang Linyuan had always been curious about this and asked casually:

"Isn't it made from fish paste? Like assorted offal—shouldn't it be called assorted fish stick or something?"

"Fuck! I'm eating here, you asshole! Jiang Linyuan, screw your assorted fish stick!"

Huang Taoyan cursed loudly, her mouth dirty.

The whole table burst into laughter. Zhang Juntang laughed along too, using the dim light of the private room to secretly study his profile.

"Jiang Linyuan, wanna drink?! I'll take you down!"

Huang Taoyan said in a very domineering tone, carrying a few cans of beer and placing them on the table.

Without giving Jiang Linyuan a chance to refuse, she chugged a can heroically:

"Your turn!"

This crazy little girl was having another brain spasm.

"And if I win?"

Jiang Linyuan took the beer and downed it in one gulp.

"If you win, I'll give you my cousin!"

Huang Taoyan shoved the shrinking Zhang Juntang forward. Her face was bright red, her head buried low.

"You're drunk after one can? What nonsense are you spouting now?"

Jiang Linyuan said irritably.

There had to be limits to joking around, right?

Wait, I remember Zhang Juntang might have a crush on me.

Shit, and Huang Taoyan wants to get one over on me, make me call her sister!

"Nah, I concede."

Jiang Linyuan refused decisively. Huang Taoyan opened her mouth, wanting to say something more.

But Zhang Juntang tugged at her clothes, head down, saying nothing.

Huang Taoyan sighed inwardly, then returned to her usual cursing demeanor:

"Jiang Linyuan, you're too picky! My cousin is this beautiful, and you still don't want her?"

"Beautiful, sure, but that doesn't mean I'll fall for someone just because they're pretty."

Jiang Linyuan said this, then looked at Zhang Juntang on the side:

"Besides, it's not like she definitely likes me either, right?"

Huang Taoyan still wouldn't let it go:

"Then what kind of person do you like?"

"Pretty people."

"Fuck you!"

She was furious. Jiang Linyuan was as slippery as an eel, impossible to pin down.

How did Juntang fall for such a hard-to-catch man?

Huang Taoyan glanced again at Zhang Juntang, who was burying her head and sipping her drink quietly, and suddenly felt powerless.

How could they fight this? It was like an armless man watching porn—completely helpless.

"I... I'm going out for a bit."

Zhang Juntang, head low, mumbled to no one in particular as she walked out of the private room.

Jiang Linyuan glanced at her, then looked at Huang Taoyan:

"Aren't you going to check on her?"

"Idiot."

Huang Taoyan replied without any courtesy.

"You're the idiot."

Jiang Linyuan shot back and also walked out of the room.

The classmates inside looked at each other, confused about what was going on with those two.

Jiang Linyuan stepped out and closed the door with a thud, sealing off the heated atmosphere inside. One door separated two worlds.

He grabbed two napkins from the front desk, picked up a can of cola, and went to find Zhang Juntang.

The girl was easy to find. She was squatting at the entrance of the hotpot place like a stone statue.

"Want some cola?"

*Pop*—carbon dioxide burst from the can with a fizzing sound.

Zhang Juntang stared at the cola, dazed, foolish.

"No?"

Seeing no response, Jiang Linyuan brought it to his own mouth.

Somehow, Zhang Juntang suddenly gathered her courage and grabbed his wrist:

"I want some."

Jiang Linyuan let go, letting her take the cola. This crazy little girl had quite some strength.

Once she had the cola, Zhang Juntang looked at a loss, staring at Jiang Linyuan in front of her. Drinking it or not drinking it, she just held it awkwardly.

"Huang Taoyan really loves meddling, doesn't she?"

Jiang Linyuan said.

Zhang Juntang didn't answer. She could feel her heart pounding.

He was smart. She had known that all along.

Sometimes you try, and the other person hears you, but in the end, you might not get the result you want.

She knew. That's why she didn't dare try too hard, afraid of disturbing him.

"Me? Honestly, aside from being a bit handsome and knowing a few sweet words, I don't really have much going for me."

Jiang Linyuan smacked his lips and pointed at the cola in her hand:

"Are you going to drink it or not? If not, give it to me. My throat's a bit dry."

Hearing this, Zhang Juntang, startled, lowered her head and took a few small sips of cola, as if to say, "You gave it to me, so I'm not giving it back."

This crazy little girl was pretty easy to read.

"You went to the same high school as me, right? Have you heard of the term 'White Moonlight'?"

Jiang Linyuan asked again.

Zhang Juntang hugged her knees, sitting on the ground. She tilted her head, looked at him for a moment, and nodded.

"Good, then you know. You've heard what Zhang Ailing said, right? White Moonlight, once you strip away the filter, is just a grain of rice in the mortal world. Although I think even without the filter, I'd still be the moon—I'm pretty amazing after all—not everyone is suitable."

Jiang Linyuan shamelessly praised himself.

Zhang Juntang suddenly felt so stupid, but at the same time, a little angry. Yet she couldn't say anything, so she just drowned her sorrows with the cola.

What do you know to say things like that! You don't even remember me!

"Alright, that's enough talking. Go back and eat something."

Jiang Linyuan looked at Zhang Juntang, suddenly feeling like this crazy little girl wasn't so easy to read after all.

And I even grabbed a few napkins—she didn't even cry. Was she just seeming fragile?

Zhang Juntang watched his retreating figure, but surprisingly, she wasn't all that sad inside.

She had known the outcome all along. And even knowing it, she would still continue.

Even if he got a girlfriend later, she could still continue.

After all, she didn't have the courage to confess, but precisely because of that, she could keep liking him forever.

As long as she got one accidental glance back, that was enough for her.

"Aren't you coming?"

Jiang Linyuan turned and looked at Zhang Juntang.

Zhang Juntang, clutching the cola, hurriedly chugged it in one go:

"I... I'm coming."

Jiang Linyuan frowned, staring at the top of her head.

What the hell? Is the system broken?

[Target: Zhang Juntang, Bad Woman Level: D]

[Target: Zhang Juntang, Bad Woman Level: A]

[Target: Zhang Juntang, Bad Woman Level: D]

What was this, flickering like Ultraman's energy light? A-D, flashing back and forth? Was it glitching? Or was the crazy little girl going crazy?

System, if you want AD Milk, just say so. I could whip some up with my Credit Card.

He stared at Zhang Juntang for a good while. When he saw the Bad Woman Level finally settle on D, he felt a little relieved.

But then, a bold idea struck him.

Department Head and Xiao Su—naturally A-level cards like that were tough to conquer.

But what about an A-card cultivated by his own hand?

Yu Songsong, who rose from B, was too terrifying. But if he nurtured someone from D-level step by step, she'd definitely be easy to handle!

After all, he'd know everything about her background! The future would be amazing!

He was a genius!