Jiao Chen was holding Su Yue’s hand, and both of them naturally attracted attention wherever they went .
People labeled them as the most compatible and perfect couple in A University according to a group of impartial ‘judges’ .
A bus was driving towards them .
Jiao Chen glanced at the bus and bent his head . “The bus is here,” said Jiao Chen softly to Su Yue .
Su Yue nodded . “Mm . ”
She watched the oncoming bus in excitement .
Ever since she came to the capital city, it was the first time she took the bus . Although the bus seemed crowded, it didn’t affect her anticipation .
As expected, the bus was really crowded . As Su Yue was petite, the passengers pushed her to the middle section of the bus .
She was holding her hand with Jiao Chen, and he tightened his grip on her hand . After everyone found a spot to stand properly, both of them stood close together .
After buying their tickets, Jiao Chen held on to the handrail with Su Yue in his arms .
Su Yue rested against the handrail as she peered at the floor . Jiao Chen glanced at her and asked, “Do you feel uncomfortable?”
“I’m okay . ” Su Yue shook her head before managing a smile . “It’s just a little different from what I’ve imagined . ”
Jiao Chen chuckled softly and replied, “How did you imagine the bus ride to be?”
Su Yue laughed but didn’t reply to his question . “It’s just a little different . ”
Jiao Chen didn’t press on .
The bus route had many stops along the way, and there were passengers boarding and alighting at every stop .
Jiao Chen and Su Yue remained standing .
“Next stop, Splendid Serenity Shopping Mall…”
“We’re here . ”
Su Yue was dozing off and Jiao Chen’s voice jolted her awake .
She raised her chin and murmured, “We are here?”
She glanced out of the window and saw a huge and luxurious-looking mall .
Jiao Chen nodded and he grabbed Su Yue’s hand . When the bus stopped, he held her hand and they alighted .
After alighting, they strode towards the shopping mall .
Su Yue surveyed her surroundings and looked up at Jiao Chen . “Is this very far from school?”
Their campus was located at a rather remote location, and there weren’t any huge malls in the vicinity .
This area was full of towering buildings, and it was more well-developed and bustling as compared to their school .
Jiao Chen quipped, “14 stops away . ”
“14?” Su Yue’s mouth hung wide open . “We went past 14 stops?”
Why didn’t she notice that?
“Yeah . ” Jiao Chen suppressed a grin as he knew why Su Yue was so startled . “You certainly didn’t realize it since you were dozing off . ”
Su Yue pressed her lips together .
They entered the shopping mall and went to the fourth level . There were stalls selling a variety of international food .
Jiao Chen led Su Yue to a stall that sold duck’s blood vermicelli .
There were a few customers around the stall .
A middle-aged woman wearing an apron around her waist was clearing the tables . Jiao Chen held Su Yue’s hand and walked quietly behind the woman .
The woman straightened her back and stood there in shock when she saw Jiao Chen .
A slightly wrinkled face broke into a warm smile as she said, “Jiao Chen? I thought you were busy?”
Su Yue had assumed that this middle-aged woman was merely working at the stall, and so she didn’t notice her presence .
She just thought Jiao Chen wanted to sit at the table .
After the woman called Jiao Chen, she sized up the woman from head to toe, looking curious .
After observing her closely, she realized that this woman and Jiao Chen looked quite alike—especially their eyebrows and eyes .