Chapter 17
Tian Tian put down her glass and walked straight over, her face cold as she said, "Why are you so clingy? Even a dog-skin plaster isn't as annoying as you."
Facing her, Chen Jiahao felt a bit guilty and didn't dare to look her in the eye.
Zhao Kai also walked over, his expression even more unpleasant. "Yuxin, why are you with this simp?"
"It's none of your business. If you can go out with other people, why can't I?"
Zhao Yuxin gave a cold laugh.
Zhao Kai disdainfully swept his eyes over Chen Jiahao, sneering, "Even if you're just trying to make me jealous, you could at least find someone decent. To bring out the most embarrassing simp from the entire university."
"I thought you had some taste, but you drag out this trash to save face. Who are you looking down on?"
Tian Tian joined in the mockery. "Oh, don't tell me this is your new part-time job? You could at least wear something decent."
"Zhao Kai, in that case, let's break up."
Zhao Yuxin let out a proud hum.
Zhao Kai chuckled, laughing in anger. "Zhao Yuxin, if you want to break up, just say it. I don't need to be your simp. You really think you're made of gold or something, acting all coy and untouchable."
With that, he grabbed Tian Tian's slender waist and said with a triumphant grin, "Learn from her. Now that's what you call feminine charm."
Zhao Yuxin gave a soft, charming smile and hooked her arm around Chen Jiahao's, nearly sandwiching it between her full, soft breasts.
Even through her bra, he could feel the wonderfully soft sensation. Chen Jiahao felt his bones turn to jelly.
"Oh? I have feminine charm too, but you're not worthy of enjoying it."
Zhao Yuxin smiled with great confidence and said, "Now, let me formally introduce you to my boyfriend, Chen Jiahao."
At this, the two across from them burst out laughing, their expressions showing they didn't believe it for a second.
Tian Tian's face was full of contempt. "Zhao Yuxin, if you're going to hire an actor, you should at least find one who looks the part, don't you think?"
Zhao Kai laughed even harder. "Zhao Yuxin, cut the crap. If you actually dared to publicly announce that he's your boyfriend, you'd instantly become the biggest joke at the entire university."
"Hehe, I will make it official. Just you wait and see!"
Zhao Yuxin confidently flicked her hair and said, "We're in a real relationship. Not like you two, a green tea bitch and a player, you're actually a perfect match."
Hearing this, Zhao Kai couldn't keep his composure. He immediately yelled at the manager, "What kind of business are you running here at the Sky Garden?"
"Is this a place where just any stray cat or dog can come in? Look at this bumpkin, dressed like a slob and wearing slippers."
"This is affecting the other diners, lowering the class of this place, and ruining our appetite."
"Get security and throw him out now..."
Tian Tian also smiled triumphantly, as if she could already see Chen Jiahao being thrown out. It was said that Zhao Kai's father had shares in this hotel.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhao, but we don't have any dress code requirements here."
"As long as the clothing is decent, with no strange costumes or exposed skin, we respect every guest's comfort."
The manager maintained a professional smile, but her words were firm. "Besides, this Mr. Chen has just become one of our top-tier Diamond members. He is a very honored guest of ours."
"I saw you approach them to provoke them. Please maintain a basic level of decency and do not disturb the other diners."
"You..."
Zhao Kai didn't expect to be talked back to like that and said furiously, "You don't want to keep your job, is that it!!"
"I'm sorry, but firing me is a matter for the board of directors. It's none of your concern!!!"
The female manager looked at him with a cold expression. "Mr. Zhao, please maintain a quiet dining environment. Do not raise your voice."
The politest words were also the hardest. Chen Jiahao almost wanted to applaud her.
"Forget it, ignore them. Let's see how long they can keep up the act!"
Tian Tian quickly grabbed Zhao Kai's hand.
"Hmph, we'll see about that!"
Zhao Kai's face was ashen as he returned to his seat.
Only then did the manager say in a gentle voice, "Respected Mr. Chen and Ms. Zhao, we have a prime viewing spot available now. Please follow me."
Led by her, the two of them sat at a prominent and beautiful private booth on a high level, overlooking the city's stunning night view.
Zhao Yuxin couldn't help but let out a "wow" and immediately took out her phone to snap a bunch of pictures.
"Look at her, so uncultured!!!" Tian Tian said sourly from a distance. She knew the difference between a high-level booth and the main hall, and she was feeling a bit displeased at that moment.
Zhao Kai quickly explained, "Sweetie, while the high-level booths don't have a minimum charge, the people who sit there usually know to spend accordingly."
"Looking at how pathetic that simp Chen Jiahao is, he couldn't afford a single meal here even if he sold himself. Besides, there's nothing cheap on the menu up there."
"In a bit, we'll watch them order just one dish. They'll be the ones embarrassing themselves. We just need to enjoy the show."
Only then did Tian Tian's expression soften, and she smiled with a grin. "You're right. Puffing himself up to look impressive. Let's see how they get out of this one."
"Honestly, wouldn't it be better to just go get a bowl of beef noodles from the old military village or a braised pork rice with an extra drumstick? Why insist on coming to the Sky Garden to imitate others?"
"But your girlfriend is having dinner with another man, and you can just stand by?"
Zhao Kai straightened up and immediately said with great conviction, "Sweetie, I swear I have no feelings for her anymore. We weren't together for long, and our relationship was completely innocent, we didn't even hold hands."
"She's the one who said she wants to break up. I will definitely cut things off with her completely. From now on, we'll be strangers to each other."
"Sweetie, don't you understand my feelings? You're the only one in my heart."
As for Zhao Kai and Zhao Yuxin, in terms of appearance, Zhao Kai, who was under 170cm tall, was indeed quite slick and polished, but they didn't quite match. To call them a well-matched couple was a bit of a stretch. He had pursued Zhao Yuxin for a long time before she finally agreed to give him a chance.
This player was the type who couldn't wait to take advantage, and Zhao Yuxin was an expert at keeping simps around and collecting backup boyfriends; there was no way she would let him get anywhere with her.
Half a semester into their relationship, Zhao Kai had been caught hitting on several other girls, so naturally, their relationship grew lukewarm.
It was like a cold war, but neither of them was really invested. They both knew the score, but no one had said it outright.
Tian Tian was a bit scornful of his explanation, but she still said in a coquettish voice, "Why are you telling me all this? It's not like I'm your girlfriend."
Zhao Kai looked at her with deep emotion. "Sweetie, believe me. Give me a chance to pursue you. I will love you well."
"We'll see about that."
"Brother Hao, what are you thinking about?"
Seeing that Chen Jiahao was a bit dazed, Zhao Yuxin asked gently.
"Nothing. I was just thinking I should give her a tip."
Chen Jiahao pointed to the female manager.
A mature woman who still retained her charm, in her professional attire, her figure was full of allure. While not an exceptional beauty, she was certainly a very attractive woman.
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