Chapter 1412: Sorry, I Already Like Someone (3)

“Rourou, how do you know them?”

“Hmm? What’s up?”

“They don’t seem… too good.”

Xu Qingqing was quite tactful with her words, but Xiao Rou could clearly see her disdain. Xu Qingqing entered society early and worked her way up from the bottom; she had seen too much of the dark side of society.

Because of this, Xiao Rou could understand her discriminatory gaze, but she still smiled and explained a bit about that carefree pair: “They’re really nice people.”

“Oh? What do they do?”

“They’re e-sports players.”

“E-sports players? Playing games?”

“Mm.”

“Playing games…”

Xu Qingqing muttered something, not saying much more, but the disdain in her tone grew stronger.

Xiao Rou furrowed her brows, a bit displeased by Xu Qingqing’s tone, because Zhou Qi was also someone she referred to as just playing games.

But seeing that Xu Qingqing didn’t say anything further, Xiao Rou chose not to speak either.

She could understand Xu Qingqing’s contempt for so-called gaming; she just felt a bit uneasy inside.

She had seen Zhou Qi and the others stand confidently on a dazzling stage; it was their stage. They were e-sports players who worked hard and fought for recognition, nothing to be looked down upon.

On that stage, they were the best.

Though Xiao Rou was gentle by nature, she wasn’t completely without temper. Like now, feeling uncomfortable inside, she might not erupt openly, but her face didn’t look too friendly.

Luckily, Xu Qingqing didn’t say anything further; if she had, Xiao Rou would probably defend Zhou Qi even if it meant falling out.

She wouldn’t allow anyone to casually belittle the person she liked.

After a busy afternoon, near seven o’clock, Xiao Rou received a call from Li Chen, saying there was some traffic and apologetically asking her to wait a bit more.

The tea shop was still bustling, but Xiao Rou didn’t mind and continued to work.

Around seven-thirty, Li Chen finally arrived, parking his car outside the tea shop.

Li Chen, in an impeccably tailored suit, definitely matched the description “dashing and elegant.”

“Xiao Xiao.”

Li Chen waved, and Xiao Rou, still busy, waved back: “Sorry, give me a bit.”

Li Chen nodded with a smile, waiting quietly nearby.

After finishing up, Xiao Rou said to Xu Qingqing, “That’s it for today. You should head back early.”

Xu Qingqing glanced at Li Chen waiting at the door, smirked ambiguously: “Alright, alright, that’s it for now. Off you go, enjoy your date.”

“It’s not… just…”

Xiao Rou instinctively wanted to clarify, but seeing Li Chen waiting outside, it wasn’t good to keep him waiting longer, so she gave up, grabbed her coat, greeted Xu Qingqing, and left with Li Chen.

Li Chen opened the car door like a gentleman: “What would you like to eat?”

“Anything. I’m fine with whatever.”

“Traffic is heavy now, and it’s getting late. I’m not familiar with this area; you decide.”

Li Chen remained gentle and courteous, and Xiao Rou didn’t hold back, thought for a moment, and named a place, then they drove there together.

It wasn’t far, and they arrived quickly.

It was dinnertime rush hour, and they had to wait a while before getting a table.

This was a very stylish home-style restaurant, with screens dividing each table.