Chapter 198 - 192: Chance Encounter~

Chapter 198: Chapter 192: Chance Encounter~

Su Yunzhou turned around, and a beautiful silhouette appeared before him. She wore a form-fitting black short-sleeved top and light-colored jeans. Her long, perfectly straight legs were simply breathtaking—it was hard to believe such anime-like legs actually existed in real life.

Her short, choppy hair was as edgy as ever—or rather, completely unbridled. If it weren’t paired with her flawless, delicate facial features, the haircut would look like it had been chewed on by a dog. Yet, on her, it exuded a totally unique aura.

This tall woman standing before him was none other than his long-unseen binding target—Jiang Shiyue.

[Name: Jiang Shiyue]

[Attributes: 29, 171, 111, 70, 59, 86]

[Affinity: 23]

[Friendly Reminder: Beneath the binding target’s seemingly tough exterior lies a kind and sensitive heart. She enjoys exploring restaurants alone in search of good food and frequently challenges extreme sports to seek the meaning of life.]

Jiang Shiyue’s pleasant voice rang out again. "What, don’t you recognize me?"

"No..." Su Yunzhou snapped back to reality. "I just haven’t recovered from the shock of bumping into an old friend in a new city."

"Oh?" Jiang Shiyue sized up the man in front of her. She knew he still held a grudge over what had happened before. She had wanted to apologize afterward, but they hadn’t crossed paths again. That was just the kind of person she was—if she didn’t see someone, it didn’t matter, but if they met, she had to clear the air. "About what happened before... I’m sorry."

Su Yunzhou shook his head. "What happened? I’ve already forgotten. Besides, this is Disney! Even though they say people from the same hometown tear up when they meet, there’s no need to get so sentimental, right?"

Jiang Shiyue’s beautiful eyes lit up slightly. Pursing her lips, she smiled and said, "Then I only count as half a hometown friend."

"Oh?" Su Yunzhou teased. "So you’re actually a mixed-blood from Shanghai and Rongcheng!"

"Uh..." Jiang Shiyue still hadn’t adapted to his rhythm. In her memory, he hadn’t spoken with such bold confidence before. Was it because his mindset had changed after winning the championship? That competition really had been spectacular, though. After accidentally discovering that Su Yunzhou was a competitor in the international rock climbing event, she hadn’t gone out of her way, but she had still watched the entire live broadcast of the match.

She paused for a moment and asked, "What are you doing in Shanghai?"

"Just hanging out!" Su Yunzhou replied casually, taking a step forward with the flow of the crowd. "But I really didn’t expect to run into you here!"

"Yeah! I actually saw you over at the Light Wheel earlier, but I wasn’t entirely sure. I didn’t expect to bump into you again while lining up for Jiajialebi. Am I bothering you?" As she spoke, Jiang Shiyue peeked behind him, as if silently asking where his friends were.

"Stop looking! I came alone... I guess you could say I’m experiencing a spontaneous getaway."

Just then, the staff member announced that the next batch of guests could board. Su Yunzhou and Jiang Shiyue happened to be the last two.

"Let’s go! Time to hunt for treasure!"

"Alright!"

The two shared a tacit understanding and began to enjoy the childish wonder of Disney. As the small boat set off, their pirate journey began. The sets were incredibly realistic, and the special effects and music made them feel as if they were right inside the movie, following Captain Jack to search for the lost treasure.

Jiang Shiyue’s personality was as eccentric as ever. She mentioned that she had also come alone, just to see if she could squeeze her way into the middle seat between couples. Her words left Su Yunzhou completely exasperated but amused.

After coming out of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, the two went on to ride other attractions. Tong had already mentioned that Jiang Shiyue loved trying thrilling activities, and since Su Yunzhou was now physically strong and robust, he naturally wasn’t afraid. So, they exclusively picked the most intense rides, especially things like the drop tower, the pendulum ride, and Rex’s Racer.

Jiang Shiyue genuinely wasn’t scared at all. Whenever she saw girls screaming their lungs out but still insisting on getting on the rides, she would blatantly show a look of disdain. Su Yunzhou could only admit that the system’s judgment was spot on—she truly was an extraordinary woman.

Time flew by. The two agreed to watch the fireworks show together that evening, so they headed to the famous Lumia for a 480-yuan-per-person buffet. The food tasted decent, but the cartoon character mascots and the exquisite variety of snacks were genuinely fantastic. Jiang Shiyue scarfed down her food with hearty movements and absolute focus, showing no pretensions of being a delicate beauty. Su Yunzhou quite enjoyed this atmosphere, which stood in stark contrast to the cautious, chattery vibe when he was with the flight attendant the day before.

After eating and drinking their fill, Jiang Shiyue patted her adorably slightly bulging stomach. "Every time I return to Shanghai, I gain weight! The food here is just too high in calories!"

"It really is cloyingly sweet." Su Yunzhou thought of the specialty dishes he’d had last night and nodded in agreement. He glanced at her great figure. "But you aren’t fat at all. Your figure is even better than those in the fashion industry."

Jiang Shiyue gave him a baffled look, just as she was thinking of how to respond.

WHOOSH!

With a loud BANG, gorgeous fireworks bloomed across the night sky. Immediately after, various classic Disney characters appeared on the castle in the distance, dancing gracefully to the music. Illuminated by the lights and fireworks, all of Disney felt like a fairy tale kingdom.

The tourists gasped in awe.

"Wow, it’s so beautiful!"

"Snow White is out! I love Snow White the most!"

"Wow! This is amazing!"

Jiang Shiyue’s eyes sparkled with excitement, revealing a rare, girlish side of her.

Su Yunzhou smiled and said, "Come to think of it, you resemble a princess yourself."

Jiang Shiyue blinked, then finally shook her head. "You’d better stop talking. I have a feeling you’re not going to say anything nice!"

"Uh..." Su Yunzhou could only respond with a smile.

After the fireworks show ended, the two slowly walked toward the exit, chatting happily about this and that along the way.

Jiang Shiyue suddenly asked, "By the way, do you have any plans for tonight?"

Su Yunzhou picked up his phone and waved it. "It’s already 9 PM. What plans could I possibly have?"

"For a young person like you," Jiang Shiyue said, "nine o’clock is exactly when the nightlife begins!"

Su Yunzhou shrugged. "That may be true, but I’m already getting old, and I’m completely unfamiliar with this place..."

"Tsk, tsk." Jiang Shiyue smacked her lips. "Since you treated me to a meal earlier, it’s my turn to return the favor. I’ll take you out to experience the trendy nightlife of Shanghai!"

Su Yunzhou clutched his waist and joked, "It’s not one of those places that’s going to harvest my kidneys, is it?"

Jiang Shiyue rolled her eyes. Her lips moved slightly without making a sound, but Su Yunzhou easily read her lip movements. He chuckled to himself and pretended he hadn’t seen that.

The two walked out of the park. The car Jiang Shiyue had hailed was already waiting. The luxury car driver politely stepped out to greet them and graciously opened the door. It was obvious that in a top-tier city, the service industry was far more intensely competitive.

About half an hour later, the car came to a stop.

They found themselves on a bustling street. Su Yunzhou followed the eye-catching long legs into a bar called 76Jazz. The entrance was designed quite interestingly—it was an entire red brick wall with absolutely nothing on it, save for a small neon sign hanging outside. For some inexplicable reason, a small luggage trolley sat in the bottom right corner.

Su Yunzhou’s eyes shifted as he quickly guessed the reference. Turning to the leggy beauty, he asked, "Is this Platform Nine and Three-Quarters?"

"BINGO! You guessed it!" Jiang Shiyue gave a slight nod and stepped forward to gently push the trolley handle.

The door swung open along with it, revealing a foyer with an old-fashioned chandelier hanging overhead. Under the incandescent light stood a waiter in a black vest.

"Welcome! Welcome to 76 Jazz Club!"

Jiang Shiyue looked the young man up and down for a moment before asking, "Is Sister Man here tonight?"

The waiter was taken aback for a second. "Huh? Yes, the boss is in the shop..." Perhaps realizing that this beautiful woman knew his boss, the waiter quickly added, "Miss, do you need me to call her?"

"No need," Jiang Shiyue said, shaking her head. "I know where she is. We’ll just head in ourselves!"

The two passed through the foyer and entered the bar. The lighting grew a bit dimmer. A massive, spacious circular dance floor stretched out before them, with a live house stage at the very front where a band was playing highly rhythmic jazz music. Booths made of wooden chairs and tables surrounded the area, decorated with small night lights. Many well-dressed men and women were enjoying the music while exchanging toasts.

Jiang Shiyue looked around, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes. Then, with the ease of a regular, she led Su Yunzhou to the bar counter.

Under a dazzling liquor cabinet stood a woman in a long blue dress, her hair pinned up, her red lips alluring, and her gaze focused entirely on the cocktail she was currently mixing. With the dim lighting and her exquisite makeup, it was impossible to tell her actual age. However, she appeared to be in her prime, exuding the calm, elegant aura of a woman who had seen the world, complemented by a perfectly curvaceous figure.

Jiang Shiyue looked at the woman who remained unchanged despite the passage of time and called out, "Sister Man, testing out new drinks again?"