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Chapter 17 This is the secret between us

After Mr. He's reminder, things became simple afterwards. No matter how Coach Meng wanted to play, he either didn't have time or didn't have money. Even if he pointed out that he actually had money, he could just find an excuse to say it was from his parents.

He can't steal it anyway.

The one who was surprised was He Feier, because she observed Lu Changge over the next two days and found that this guy was acting as usual, as if he didn't know about this matter.

Even if Coach Meng asked him out again, he would enthusiastically express his desire to go, but he couldn't go for some reason.

To be honest, although she looks like a boy, she is still a girl at heart. If she were targeted by some gangster-like person, she would definitely be worried.

Later one night, she went to find Lu Changge and walked home together. On the way, she asked, "Why are you still talking and laughing with that coach?"

"It's just a polite remark. It's okay to say it."

"But aren't you worried about being missed?"

Lu Changge smiled and shook his head. "In today's society, there's a good way to avoid being noticed: be ugly, incompetent, and dirt poor. If you're that poor, not even dogs, let alone people, will bother with you."

He Feier:
"Then it's better not to do it."

"That's right, just keep a calm mind. He can't do anything to me."

But if we use the standard that Lu Changge mentioned, why is he being remembered?
He Feier thought that he must not have returned the money to his parents, but she had already asked and was denied, so there was no need to ask more.

As for Coach Meng,
Because Lu Changge was like a loach and refused to take the bait, which made him a little anxious. What other fish could be fatter than this kid who suddenly became rich?

So he tried several times to organize the gambling, but when it failed, he would invite everyone to have a drink and dinner together.

This is a common way of thinking, thinking of resolving things over a drink. After all, under the influence of alcohol, it is easy for men to build trust and affection.

Lu Changge agreed and even dragged He Feier, who was reluctant to go, along, saying, "There's no need for us to keep spoiling Brother Pig's fun. If Meng Meng wants to treat us, then we'll eat. Eat the most expensive one. We're not forcing him to treat us anyway."

But He Feier was like a petty old woman, she could not let go at all. Even when sitting at the table, she would sit next to Lu Changge, saying that she could remind him in time if anything went wrong.

But Yin Anyan felt awkward sitting like this, because Zhu Xingyu was sitting on the other side of Lu Changge. No matter how she sat, she would be next to either Coach Meng or Coach Meng's nephew.

Coach Meng smokes, and it has a smell, which she doesn't like.

Not to mention Qiao Guofan, I get annoyed just by seeing him.

So she squeezed out Zhu Xingyu's seat, and finally the two girls surrounded Lu Changge.

Come to think of it, she actually noticed that Lu and He had been whispering something to each other, but she didn't know what it was.

After everyone sat down, Meng Meng brought two boxes of beer without saying a word, saying that he was having a great time today and would not go home until he was drunk.

But Lu Changge turned the cup in front of him upside down and blocked it, saying, "Brother Pig, you drink with Coach Meng today."

"I can do it, no problem." This guy had no idea what was going on, but he just went ahead out of a sense of righteousness.

Coach Meng saw that this was not going to work, "No, Changge, today is our first time together, it would be so boring if you don't drink."

Lu Changge shook his head calmly, "It's not like I can't drink, it's just that it's really inconvenient today."

"Let me drink it." He Feier also stood up.

"Look, the little girl has already drunk it, Changge, don't refuse. What do you want?"

Lu Changge still shook his head, "Let me drink some water."

Meng Meng's smile faded slightly, and the atmosphere at the table was not very good.

Zhu Xingyu tried to smooth things over, "Okay, Coach Meng, I know Changge's temper. He's very opinionated. If you don't want to drink, then don't drink. Let's drink together."

Meng Meng didn't dare to make things too awkward, so he just gave up.

Lu Changge's expression was always calm with a smile, and he didn't look like someone who would be easily changed by them.

Yin Anyan also noticed it, and she became even more curious about what was going on.

So he slowly moved closer and asked in a low voice, "Why don't you drink?" Lu Changge looked at her cheek, so close that he could count her eyelashes and see the delicate texture of her skin, and a fragrance wafted into his nose, which made his heart flutter.

"Want to know?"

Yin Anyan continued to speak softly, "Yes,"

"This is a secret. I'll tell you when it's over."

"it is good."

So she and Lu Changge were the only ones who didn't drink the whole night. Only Qiao Guofan felt jealous when he saw them getting a little close, and he tried to talk to Yin Anyan the whole night.

Yin Anyan wanted to avoid him, so he kept talking to Lu Changge, and would only respond briefly after Qiao Guofan called him a few times.

Later, Lu Changge was also annoyed to the point of being unable to bear it anymore. While drinking tea with him, he reminded him, "Brother, it is very rude to keep knocking on a door that is unwilling to open for you."

The guy was a little embarrassed, but he eventually became much more obedient.

Yin Anyan was very grateful for this.

She had always felt that Lu Changge was different from when they were in school, but now she was slowly coming to understand that the change lay in his ability to handle relationships with others with greater ease and control, rarely causing anyone any discomfort. Or perhaps it could be called maturity.

It’s just that this meal was not very exciting. First of all, Coach Meng didn’t notice that Lu Changge was not drinking very enthusiastically. Since they were not in the mood, they soon dispersed before eight o’clock.

Because everyone was a little drunk, they went home.

Lu Changge didn't drink and was assigned the task of sending Yin Anyan home.

Although there were no major security issues back then, it was certainly not as good as it was later on. It was indeed inappropriate for a young girl to walk alone in the middle of the night.

So he rode his electric scooter, and Yin Anyan sat behind him. The two of them enjoyed the summer evening breeze and walked under the dim street lights.

When they were a little further away, Yin Anyan began to ask, "Can you tell me the secret now?

Lu Changge said, "Then you have to promise me not to tell anyone."

"it is good!"

Yin Anyan didn't feel comfortable grabbing his clothes, practicing the young boys' and girls' belief that men and women shouldn't touch each other.

"Because I have some money, Coach Meng got to know it from somewhere and has been trying to cheat me out of it."

"What?" Yin Anyan didn't believe it at all. "You made it up, but if you make it up like this, no one would believe it even if you wrote a novel."

Lu Changge didn't explain much, only saying, "Whether you believe it or not, you promised me to keep it a secret."

"No, you're lying to me. It must be something else."

There was nothing that could be done about it. Later, they had a quarrel with each other because she insisted that it was fake.

But when Lu Changge was asked to make one up for her, she really couldn't think of it at the moment. In the end, when they were downstairs of her house, Yin Anyan still said, "I'll ask He Feier tomorrow to see if it's true."

"That won't do," Lu Changge emphasized seriously, "This is a secret between us."

Psychologically speaking, when you use the phrase "This is a secret between us", the other person will quickly develop a sense of partnership, feel that you are closer to each other, and at the same time feel like they are being treated specially.

He wanted to try and see if it was true.

But Yin Anyan did not tell him the answer.

I just sent him a message on QQ later, saying, "Thank you for today. I will keep that secret."

Lu Changge discovered that her online name was Witch Cat, and this was also the first message she sent him.

Then he discovered that the Eighteen Dragon Legs had also sent him a message:
I saw it when I checked out tonight. I deliberately added a round of expensive dishes, and the total cost was over 400 yuan, haha.

Lu Changge couldn't help laughing. Actually, these kids were quite interesting.

(End of this chapter)