DLSRWAR Chapter 30 Am I qualified enough to be your boyfriend?

Hao Jiajia returned to the classroom and asked Qin Yumian abruptly, “Sports rep, have you thought about what you want to do after high school?”

Given Qin Yumian’s grades, Hao Jiajia didn’t bother asking which university she planned to attend.

Qin Yumian glanced up momentarily, then slowly turned the page of her comic book. “Not really.”

Hao Jiajia pulled out the concert tickets she had fought for days to get, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. “I want to be my idol’s manager, to be a part of his life.”

But Hao Jiajia knew that with only a high school diploma, becoming a manager for a famous idol was almost impossible.

“If I can’t be his manager, I’d be satisfied just being his assistant.”

Perhaps influenced by the teacher’s words earlier, Hao Jiajia sighed wistfully for a moment before returning to her usual self.

She excitedly discussed her idol’s new album with her friends.

Evening self-study session.

Zhao Qian came over to call Qin Yumian. “Sports rep, let’s go.”

Qin Yumian nodded, packing her textbooks and materials into her bag. “Jiajia, can you take my bag back to the dormitory after school?”

“Sure.” Hao Jiajia remembered what her Dad—Ye Hancheng—had instructed her earlier and turned to ask, “Sports rep, where are you guys having dinner?”

Qin Yumian didn’t know, so she looked at Zhao Qian.

Zhao Qian replied, “At the Fat Fish Head Restaurant.”

Soon after Qin Yumian and Zhao Qian left, Ye Hancheng and Wu Yu walked into the classroom.

Seeing that Qin Yumian’s seat was empty, Ye Hancheng raised an eyebrow.

Before he could ask, Hao Jiajia ran over to report, “Dad, Mom went out with Brother Zhao for dinner.”

Wu Yu & Big Fatty: “???”

Ye Hancheng frowned. “They went out alone?”

“It doesn’t seem like a date from what Brother Zhao said. My Mom and Brother Zhao have a middle school classmate who isn’t continuing into senior year and is going to work, so they’re throwing him a farewell party. My Mom went to that.”

Wu Yu interjected, “Wait, Hao Jiajia, you called our Brother Han ‘Dad’? Who’s this ‘Mom’ you’re talking about?”

Hao Jiajia said, “Sports rep, obviously.”

Big Fatty suddenly had a realization. “When did our Brother Han get together with the sports rep?”

Although they had seen Ye Hancheng often get close to Qin Yumian, Big Fatty had never given it much thought. He had assumed that Ye Hancheng and Qin Yumian were merely better friends than usual. Now, he discovered not only were they married, but they also had a daughter who had already grown so big.

Big Fatty: “…”

Now he’d gone off track. No matter how exceptionally talented Brother Han was, he couldn’t possibly have a daughter as old as Hao Jiajia.

After a brief moment of depression, Ye Hancheng asked, “Where are they having dinner?”

Hao Jiajia replied, “At the Fat Fish Head Restaurant.”

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The Fat Fish Head Restaurant.

When Zhao Qian and Qin Yumian arrived, Old Zheng and his group had already ordered the food.

Several bottles of beer were placed on the round table. Besides Old Zheng, who was the guest of honor, there were four other people present: three boys and one girl.

Zhao Qian lowered his voice and said to Qin Yumian, “The girl next to Old Zheng is the goddess he’s had a crush on for years. Unfortunately, after a year of pursuit, he still hasn’t won her over.”

Qin Yumian’s gaze swept over the more maturely dressed girl next to Old Zheng, and she faintly nodded.

Old Zheng stood up upon seeing them. “Zhao Qian, Class Monitor Qin, you’re here.”

Zhao Qian stepped forward and bumped fists with him. “Why did you dye your hair like that?”

“Just before leaving, I wanted to change my mood with a new hair color,” Old Zheng said, glancing at Qin Yumian. “Class Monitor Qin, I didn’t expect you to come.”

In middle school, Qin Yumian had been the class monitor for two years, so everyone called her Class Monitor Qin.

Qin Yumian raised her glass of beer and toasted to Old Zheng. “Safe travels and a bright future.”

“Thanks for the kind words, Class Monitor Qin.” Old Zheng, a straightforward man, raised his glass and downed it in one gulp.

Qin Yumian only drank half of her glass. She could drink, but that didn’t mean she enjoyed it.

A boy slung his arm around Old Zheng’s shoulder, waggling his eyebrows as he said, “Old  Zheng, who would’ve thought you were hiding this all along? Knowing such a pretty girl—aren’t you going to introduce us?”

Old Zheng shook off the boy’s hand, and jokingly scolded, “Get lost. This is my middle school class monitor, Qin Yumian. I used to follow her lead back then.”

The boy playfully stood up, clasped his hands together, and said, “So you’re the class monitor. My apologies, my apologies.”

Qin Yumian gave a soft, polite smile, looking sweet and demure. However, a closer look revealed that her eyes held no warmth.

The girl sitting next to Old Zheng cast a sidelong glance at her. Seemingly absentminded, she tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, revealing silver tassel earrings. She lowered her gaze, appearing delicate and vulnerable, which evoked a sense of sympathy.

Old Zheng’s attention was immediately drawn to her, and he flushed slightly as he drank another glass of beer.

He had invited Chen Siya today with the intention of making one final confession to her.

After a few drinks, the grilled fish from Fat Fish Head Restaurant was served. The group ate and chatted as they enjoyed the meal.

As several glasses of beer were consumed, the conversation drifted, and they even began discussing their romantic lives.

A boy with an ear-stud in his left ear looked at Qin Yumian and asked, “Class monitor, I dare to ask, do you have a boyfriend?”

Qin Yumian had also had a few drinks, and the slightly elongated corners of her eyes were tinged with a rosy hue. When she glanced at someone, it sent a ripple through their heart.

Her voice was cold and clear. “No.”

The boy with the ear-stud puffed out his chest. “Then what do you think of me? Am I qualified enough to be your boyfriend?”

Zhao Qian frowned and, while pouring more drink for the boy with the ear-stud, said, “The sports rep isn’t looking to date right now.”

The boy with the ear-stud persisted, “It’s okay if you’re not looking to date. I can wait. How about considering me?”

Just as Qin Yumian was about to respond, a familiar voice called out from behind, “Sports rep!”

She turned around and saw Ye Hancheng, along with Wu Yu and Big Fatty, approaching directly.

As they got closer, Ye Hancheng noticed a faint smell of alcohol, and it was coming from his wife.

His heart skipped a beat. He leaned down, cupping Qin Yumian’s face with both hands, his voice urgent. “You’ve been drinking?”

With her cheeks held in his hands, Qin Yumian’s lips were slightly pursed, making her words a bit mumbled. “I… I had a little.”

“You’re allergic to alcohol. How could you drink?” Ye Hancheng’s gaze swept over Qin Yumian from top to bottom. “Are you feeling unwell anywhere? Do you need to go to the hospital?”

Wu Yu and Big Fatty exchanged glances behind him and, without a word, made their way over to Zhao Qian. “Friend, make room.”

Zhao Qian: “…”

“I’m fine,” Qin Yumian said, pulling the young man’s hands away from her face. Her voice was a bit hoarse and sticky from the alcohol.

Ye Hancheng remained worried. “Really okay?”

It was well-known among those close to him that his wife was allergic to alcohol. 

Because his wife couldn’t even stand the smell of alcohol, after he married Qin Yumian, he didn’t dare touch a drop of it. If he accidentally got any alcohol scent on him, Ye Hancheng would always take a shower before holding his wife.

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#Mini Scene#
Big Orange: So, I was deceived??

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