Why are you always thinking about dating me?

"Then it's on me, sister. After all, I can't drink your wine for free. I don't like owing people anything."

Su Yuejin called the waiter over, but Lin An noticed that she had ordered a dry martini.

This is a cocktail with a slightly higher alcohol content. Lin An knows how to mix drinks, so he knows whether she's trying to get herself drunk. Lin An glanced into her eyes, which seemed gentle on the surface but still held a condescending and mocking look, like a cat eyeing a mouse.

He is very good at reading people's expressions and also very good at playing dumb.

Two dry martinis were quickly served, but this time there was no more dice rolling. Su Yuejin took out a pack of slim menthol cigarettes from her small bag, took one out and brought it to her pink lips. In her hand was a printed Zippo lighter, which she twirled between her fingers to open it and then lit it.

"Do you want it?" She glanced at Lin An sideways.

"I don't smoke." Lin Mo shook his head, and Su Yuejin put one hand on his shoulder. "Then tell me again, what do you think of girls who smoke?"

"Boys smoking and girls smoking are both smoking. There's no need for gender double standards. They're just their own little quirks. As long as they're not smoking in non-smoking areas, I don't think there's anything wrong with it," Lin An murmured softly.

Su Yuejin's lips had just curled up, as if this was the answer she would be satisfied with, but then Lin An continued, "But smoking also has its downsides. Many boys don't care too much, but smoking will cause teeth to turn yellow, and brushing your teeth won't help. If you drink alcohol and smoke for a long time, it may cause bad breath, and tar will affect your skin, causing it to sag and age prematurely."

Su Yuejin froze, but Lin An quickly added, "But you're still very young, and these side effects should only start to bother you around the age of twenty-five. You don't need to worry."

Su Yuejin had only taken a few puffs of her cigarette when she suddenly felt it tasteless. But Lin An's eyes were clear and bright, and she seemed to suddenly understand. Then she asked, "Are you worried about me?"

"It's just a reminder, after all, what I said..."

"But smoking can relieve stress, why don't you give it a try?" Su Yuejin took the cigarette out of her mouth, which seemed to still have a very light pink lipstick on it, and brought it to Lin An's lips.

Lin An didn't say anything clumsy like it was an indirect kiss she had just kissed; he simply shook his head and said, "No need."

Su Yuejin threw the cigarette in her hand into the ashtray. "Hearing you say that, I suddenly feel so bad. I don't smoke that often, only about a pack a week."

"That's good, it basically has no impact, the body can metabolize normally." Lin An said something to comfort her. Su Yuejin didn't need to care whether it was true or not. That's how smokers are, as long as they can fool themselves.

"Would you like to try this wine?" Su Yuejin twirled the lighter in her hand.

Lin An tasted it and nodded slightly. "The base spirit they used is quite good, so it tastes very good."

"Have you had it?"

"We have some base liquor at home, but it's all bought and packaged from Taobao. We occasionally make some ourselves to drink," Lin An answered truthfully.

"I see." Su Yuejin nodded slightly, sipping the wine in her glass. She drank quickly, finishing half the glass in one gulp.

"That's not how you drink cocktails," Lin An thought, glancing at her carefully once or twice. He could sense that she was a little unhappy, but she was very sensible and didn't say anything. She watched the pretty ladies on the dance floor with Su Yuejin.

"Which girl in the atmosphere department do you think is the prettiest?" Su Yuejin asked Lin An, suddenly looking forward to his answer.

Lin An wouldn't answer with a stupid question like "none of them are as pretty as you." Instead, he pointed to a young woman in a white dress—the kind that was subtle yet alluring—who was holding a fan, swaying her head and shoulders, and had disheveled hair.

Su Yuejin saw right through his thoughts immediately, "You like girls who wear white dresses?"

"I like this contrast." Lin An's answer surprised her somewhat.

"Her image is gentle, but that's not actually the case, so it's a contrast."

"How come it's not actually like that?"

“I just saw her kissing someone on the dance floor,” Lin An replied, taking a sip of his drink.

Su Yuejin smiled and said, "This is a very common thing here."

"Mmm." Lin An nodded and finished the drink in his glass. He actually wanted to leave, but he couldn't find a suitable excuse. But now that he had finished the drink, so...

"Would you like another drink?" Su Yuejin asked with a smile in her eyes, her skirt seemingly swaying gently.

"No need, the drinks you bought me are already more expensive than these few bottles of beer," Lin An answered frankly, but Su Yuejin moved closer and said, "It's okay, you can treat me next time."

“But I don’t have that much money,” Lin An replied honestly, the faint scent of perfume he smelled was very pleasant.

This surprised Su Yuejin for a moment. In fact, she rarely said such things. It was an invitation, and no one had ever refused her invitations. It wasn't a matter of whether she had money or not, but rather a matter of whether she had charm or not.

It was only then that Su Yuejin realized that his gaze was especially clear when he looked at her.

It's that inexplicable sense of clarity that makes you feel at ease, but there's no desire. Is it that you really have no desire, or is it just a facade?

"Have a drink." Su Yuejin's voice suddenly turned cold, as if it carried an unquestionable tone.

Lin An nodded slightly. "If you want, sister, I can drink with you for as long as you like."

"Why is this again?"

"Because you just said you'd drink with me," Lin An replied. Hearing his answer, Su Yuejin smiled, raised her hand to call the waiter, and ordered two more Long Island Iced Teas.

Long Island Iced Tea is arguably the most famous cocktail, but in some smaller cities, some people can't even make it well, so it inexplicably receives some criticism. But Lin An knows it's a high-proof spirit.

"Let's sit on the sofa?" Su Yuejin pointed to the empty VIP sofa in the center of the bar, but Lin An hesitated for a moment. "But I remember the minimum charge there is 2888."

"That's my spot, come with me."

Su Yuejin held the Long Island Iced Tea in one hand, while her other hand seemed to be slightly raised after Lin An got off the seat. Su Yuejin's eyes were very observant. When Lin An walked to her side, he noticed her free hand with a slight upward curve, but he did not grab it.

So Su Yuejin withdrew her hand and went with Lin An to the sofa, which was the center of the bar. The dance floor was right in front of it, and the DJ was energetically creating a lively atmosphere. The place was very exciting.

Su Yuejin leaned back on the sofa, seemingly swaying gently to the music, but Lin An just sat quietly, lost in thought, as if he were out of place in this noisy world.

Now, she has to be very close to Lin An's ear to hear him. She leaned close to Lin An's ear and said loudly, "Are you unhappy?!"

Lin An had to get very close to her ear for her to hear the answer, "No, I didn't."

However, there seemed to be a slight hint of grievance in her voice, though it wasn't intentional.

"Then let's drink!"

Su Yuejin sensed a hint of grievance in his voice and suddenly felt a strong urge to offer him a little care. She didn't know why, but it was like how she always fed stray dogs she encountered on the street.

“Okay,” Lin An replied, watching the DJ on stage and shouting with her. After finishing their Long Island Iced Tea together, Su Yuejin ordered a dozen beers, saying she would pay by card.

Looks like a regular customer.

Lin An didn't think much of it and continued playing dice with her until he noticed that Su Yuejin's cheeks were also flushed. She stood up, leaned close to Lin An's ear, and said she needed to go to the restroom.

Lin An accompanied her down from the stands, but at that moment, he gently reached out and put his arm around her shoulder. The girl was wearing a halter dress, and the skin on her shoulder was soft and cool.

Su Yuejin looked up at him, her eyes seemingly filled with a hazy, drunken glint and a hint of mockery. "Little guy, you're quite the troublemaker."

But Lin An's eyes were still so clear, so clear that Su Yuejin even began to doubt herself. "I'm afraid you'll fall."

But after saying that, Lin An let go of her hand, seemingly wanting to take it back. However, Su Yuejin seemed to suddenly get carried away, or perhaps she found it very interesting and believed the clarity in his eyes. She took his hand and hugged her slender waist.

Indeed, it is slender and soft, too delicate to be held in one hand.

"Then why are you hugging your sister like this?"

"Okay, sure." Lin An nodded in reply, looking at her seemingly bright and dazzling eyes, but he knew that they were just like fireworks, bright and flashing, but empty after they went out.

He was looking at her, his eyes still so innocent, but deep down he was thinking something else.

...a stupid bad girl.

Why not choose to obey her in Chapter Three?

Physical contact is the fastest way to escalate feelings because it triggers hormone secretion, creating illusions and making people addicted. Lin An escorted her to the bar's restroom and then went to the restroom himself.

When he came out, he washed his hands, took out extra tissues, and waited at the door for Su Yuejin to come out. He handed her the tissues, but Su Yuejin smiled at him in a coquettish manner and then reached out her hand to him.

Lin An understood what she meant and carefully wiped the water stains off her hands. She wore a small silver ring on her little finger; it was a very simple design, but quite pretty.

He wiped her hands clean, but when they returned, he only held her hand, afraid she would fall. His actions were reasonable, and he didn't separate her fingers. After leading her to the sofa, Su Yuejin seemed a little disappointed.

But of course she wouldn't show it. She just felt a little bit frustrated. Lin An shook the dice in his hand. He started to win and lose against Su Yuejin. They had also drunk most of the wine on the table.

"Take a break." Su Yuejin looked at him, still with that innocent and obedient look, and for some reason, she felt a surge of anger.

She had seen many drunk people, and they were all their true and frank selves. But the boy in front of her always gave her a feeling that the way he acted was not the real him, but rather like a cocoon.

It has to be said that a woman's intuition is terrifying.

"Is my sister pretty?" Su Yuejin leaned close to his ear and suddenly asked this question. After Lin An nodded gently, Su Yuejin gently bit his earlobe, making Lin An's body tremble.

She stepped back, a mischievous expression on her face. She noticed that Lin An's face seemed a little red, though it was hard to see clearly under the flashing neon lights, but she suddenly felt a sense of accomplishment.

...I knew it! What are you pretending to be, being such a good girl? You're probably thinking about the same things everyone else is thinking.

Su Yuejin was excited by her sense of accomplishment, but actually her head was a little foggy. This was due to the alcohol, which is also why many people enjoy drinking.

She took Lin An's hand and wrapped it around his slender waist. Lin An was a little dazed, as if he dared not hold on tightly, but when Su Yuejin leaned close to his ear and said in a seductive tone, "Hold me," Lin An truly and firmly embraced her.

Su Yuejin smiled, a smug look on her face indicating that her scheme had succeeded.

Lin An's hand touched the smooth texture of the dress, the slender waist of the young girl, her flat and smooth abdomen without any tummy. Lin An, however, was a little mischievous and gently tickled her waist.

Su Yuejin turned to look at his face, a hint of mockery on her lips. Lin An then showed some embarrassment, which made Su Yuejin even more certain of her thoughts.

In reality, people only show others what they want to see. In fact, if you want someone to know something, telling them directly is the dumbest way. It's better to let them guess, as people tend to trust their own inferences more.

That's how it is, right?

But Lin An suddenly spoke up, "Sister, are you a little unhappy?"

Su Yuejin was taken aback, looking into Lin An's eyes, "Why do you ask that?"

"I don't know, it's just a feeling. Maybe you're just thinking I'm talking nonsense... I hope you're alright." Lin An seemed a little embarrassed by her own concern.

But Su Yuejin laughed because she found the boy in front of her adorable, but what he said was indeed true.

"Yes, I'm not happy."

"But I won't tell you why I'm unhappy." Su Yuejin's voice became colder, as if she wanted to push Lin An away, completely different from her previous coquettish manner of grabbing his hand and wanting him to hug her.

　It was a sudden chill, as if it kept people at arm's length.　

She wanted to see the disappointment on Lin An's face, and in fact, she did see some, but not much. Instead, Lin An answered gently, "If you don't tell me, I won't ask. But if you can't drink, then don't drink anymore. It'll be very uncomfortable if you throw up and can't sleep."

Su Yuejin paused for a second, her tone seemingly mocking, "Of course I'm fine. I know how much I can drink, and I never let myself get drunk outside. After all, this kind of place, just like you imagine, isn't clean."

"Yes, it's good that you're alright."

"So, shall we continue?" Su Yuejin challenged him.

"Sister, please let me win a little, I'm a bit slow." Lin An said with a wry smile, continuing to play with Su Yuejin. But it seemed his luck wasn't good, as Su Yuejin kept losing and kept drinking.

If time could be reversed, Lin An would prefer that his luck hadn't been so bad back then, so that things wouldn't have turned out so... bizarrely.

But in the end, Su Yuejin got quite drunk and leaned into his arms. Lin An gently held her waist, his hands clasped around hers, and he behaved himself without making any unnecessary movements.

The electronic music playing in my ears is really upbeat; it's that old song called Let Me Love You.

Su Yuejin's eyes remained open as she secretly observed Lin An's expression. However, Lin An was only looking at the dancers on the front stage, seemingly puzzled as to why they could be so composed in the darkness of the night.

Su Yuejin suddenly sat up a little and then let Lin An let go of her hand. Lin An was not disappointed, but Su Yuejin reached out and cupped his face in her hands.