Ring ring ring.
Guan Shan Yue's phone rang, and he thought it was his alarm clock.
He groggily glanced at his phone and realized it was Lin Miao Miao calling. He also checked the time, 10:30.
After picking up the call.
“Hey!” Lin Miao Miao’s voice came through the phone, soft yet forceful, “Guan Shan Yue, let's head over there early. We can play in the old district for a bit first.”
So impatient?
It seemed like she hadn’t spent the night at the internet cafe. She was full of anticipation.
“No, don’t rush. Let me sleep a little longer,” Guan Shan Yue said.
“Sleep what! It’s Saturday tomorrow. You can sleep tomorrow,” Lin Miao Miao said.
“Alright, alright.”
After being roused by her, Guan Shan Yue really couldn’t sleep anymore.
“Then get out. Wait for me downstairs at your building.”
“Okay.”
Lin Miao Miao responded with a cheerful, “Okay.”
She quietly got dressed and prepared to leave.
She tiptoed past the living room.
Reaching the security door, she gently turned the handle.
The “click” sound made Lin Miao Miao jump.
Thankfully, she didn’t hear any movement or lights turning on from her parents' room.
It was her first time doing this, so it went smoothly.
Even if they were beaten to death, Wang Sheng Nan and Lin Da Wei wouldn’t have imagined that Lin Miao Miao would sneak out at night to go online.
...
Guan Shan Yue, on the other hand, was much more accustomed to this.
Not even two minutes after Lin Miao Miao arrived downstairs, a figure slowly walked out of the night.
“Guan Shan Yue!”
She called out excitedly the moment she saw him.
It felt exciting.
“Keep your voice down. It’s late at night,” Guan Shan Yue said.
“It’s okay. Everyone’s asleep anyway.”
“Who said that?”
Guan Shan Yue questioned back, his eyes drifting upwards.
On the third floor, a light was on, and a window opened, with a head peeking out.
“Qian San Yi! He’s still awake,” Lin Miao Miao said.
“He’s a top student. How else can he do well without hard work?” Guan Shan Yue said.
“Hahaha, poor kid,” Lin Miao Miao laughed.
“...”
Tch~
Qian San Yi sneered in his heart.
You laugh at me for being a poor kid?
I laugh at you two for being stupid.
Not studying hard and going out to spend the night online.
What about your studies?
What about your future?
However......
The next second, Qian San Yi felt heartache.
“You ride the bike. Look, my hands are swollen from the cold,” Lin Miao Miao said, stretching out her small hand.
Guan Shan Yue grabbed her outstretched hand.
It was indeed soft and white.
But the next second, he laughed.
“Hahaha, it’s really fatter than usual.”
Obviously.
The two had held hands and touched each other often.
“Ugh......just laugh.”
And so......
Under Qian San Yi’s gaze, Lin Miao Miao sat on the back seat, holding his waist, as the bike slowly rode away.
He was so envious. He liked Lin Miao Miao's innocent and carefree personality.
“Lin Miao Miao, just hang out with this good-for-nothing kid. You’ll suffer later.”
...
...
Snowflakes were still falling outside.
The bike slowly moved along the deserted night road.
“Stop pinching my kidney, okay? It’s so itchy,” Guan Shan Yue said.
“Humph, what about when you pinched my waist?” Lin Miao Miao said righteously.
“You’re just waiting to be retaliated against, right?”
“That’s right.”
Sssshhh——
Guan Shan Yue immediately stopped the bike, turning around and scratching Lin Miao Miao's waist.
“Ouch! Guan Shan Yue, stop it!”
The two of them frolicked for a full minute before they stopped.
...
...
Xing Xin Internet Cafe.
It was quiet outside, rarely seeing a single person.
But inside, it was bustling and lively, packed with people.
Even a few young people carrying backpacks rushed inside.
“District 10 is opening today. Finally, we’ve reached the starting point!”
“Quick quick! Open the cards and get on the computers!”
They were so impatient.
After locking their bike, Guan Shan Yue led Lin Miao Miao inside.
Standing at the entrance.
Lin Miao Miao scanned the environment...
Spacious area, bright walls, luxurious decorations, and 80% occupancy.
It was hard to imagine that at 11 pm, there were still so many people.
“So this is an internet cafe...” she sighed with wonder.
...
...
“Did you bring your ID?” Guan Shan Yue turned around and asked.
“Yes.”
“Good. A new journey begins!”
Guan Shan Yue said with a commanding voice.
He had been waiting for this day for too long!
Because...
As a time traveler, today would also be the day his system fully activated.
“Two computers.” Guan Shan Yue told the young woman at the counter.
“There are no more seats in the main hall, but there are private rooms. Do you want to get one?” The counter girl said.
The internet cafe was open for all-night access from 10 pm to 7 am the next day.
They came at this time, and even though the internet cafe had hundreds of computers, they were more than 80% occupied.
Guan Shan Yue looked at Lin Miao Miao.
They locked eyes.
“Pfft~” Lin Miao Miao laughed, “What are you looking at me for? Private room is fine. I’m not afraid of you doing something to me.”
Um......the front desk girl felt like she was accidentally fed a mouthful of dog food.
“What are you talking about?” Guan Shan Yue looked serious, “Private room is 50 bucks for the whole night. Pay up!”
Lin Miao Miao’s face turned slightly red.
“Oh, oh, I thought you’d treat me.”
“You are really pretty,” Guan Shan Yue said.
Lin Miao Miao knew he was being sarcastic, so she glared at him.