Standing Next To You-Chapter 145: I don’t want to eat alone

Outside the room, Richard was vehemently reprimanding the person on the other end of the line.

"What do you mean you couldn’t continue anymore? You already accepted my payment."

"I got hacked. All of the recent data I gathered vanished. I will be off the grid for a while."

"You! You have to finish this job at least!"

"I don’t want to lose you. You’re one of my important clients. I promise I will settle this, and I’ll be back."

Richard was frustrated, unable to do anything about it. His knowledge of the cyber world was limited. He had no choice but to trust Code’s words.

"How long do I have to wait?"

"I don’t know. As long as it takes to find the person who attacked me."

"You didn’t know? How will I proceed with my plans?!"

"I’ll contact you once I’m done." Code then ended the call.

Richard attempted to call him back, but he was already out of reach. He cursed loudly, realizing there was no way to find Code again.

Richard could only lament that he wasted money and that his plan was disrupted. He couldn’t attack Fei Chuan online due to the loss of his hacker. And Bei Sangyun was protecting Fei Chuan on the forum. This leaves him no choice but to proceed with his next plan.

He dialed someone, and the other person answered promptly.

"Richard! I didn’t expect you to call me!" The other person seemed excited. His French was a bit awkward, but Richard still understood his words.

This person was a student in the school with an older brother acquainted with Fei Chuan’s brother. Richard marked him as his ticket to meet one of the young masters of the Fei family. According to Code’s gathered information, Fei Chuan was unfavored, and most people in that family did not see him in a good light.

Richard deliberately made his tone friendlier. "I apologize for calling you out of the blue. I have some free time and was wondering if I could meet you around this time?"

.....

The bell rang for the third class, yet the two seats at the farthest corner of the room remained empty.

Sophia, who had been eagerly awaiting for Bei Sangyun and Fei Chuan, grew impatient. "Why aren’t Bei Sangyun and that person here yet?"

Lin Sunji was also perplexed. In the past, she was certain that Bei Sangyun wouldn’t miss a class. However, the current Bei Sangyun was unpredictable.

Richard, too, frowned in impatience. He came here to get closer to Bei Sangyun, not to attend classes. Glancing at his watch, he realized it was time for his meeting. He stood up and excused himself.

Sophia gritted her teeth. It was her first day, and she was dying to confront Bei Sangyun. However, she couldn’t even see her, let alone her so-called target!

The couple Sophia was waiting for was actually on their way to school.

Bei Sangyun had spent hours on the phone with Grandma Bei. Grandma Bei’s surgery had been successful, and the old woman had woken up. After catching up with Grandma Bei, Bei Sangyun headed to school. On her way, she spotted Fei Chuan walking.

She got out of the car and walked alongside him.

Fei Chuan had grown accustomed to "coincidentally" meeting Bei Sangyun. The two were running late for school, and the lunch break was just around the corner.

Bei Sangyun suggested eating somewhere together, but the Youth answered simply, "I’ve already eaten."

Bei Sangyun ’tsked.’ What a pity. She had only had soup before leaving. Seeing Fei Chuan reminded her of her hunger.

Fei Chuan glanced at her disappointed face. "There’s a food stall nearby. You can grab a few bites from there."

Food stall?

Bei Sangyun’s eyes lit up. "Let’s go, then."

Fei Chuan raised his brow. "Why would I go with you? I’m not even hungry. Just go by yourself."

Bei Sangyun: "...."

What was the point of going there when she couldn’t eat alone?

She sighed, "If you’re not going, then never mind."

But as she said those words, her stomach rumbled.

Fei Chuan: "...."

She was clearly hungry; why wouldn’t she go?

He looked away, pretending not to hear. It was not his business if she was hungry or not.

Bei Sangyun pouted at the sight of the youth’s unbothered face. They had clearly enjoyed themselves yesterday, and she thought they were growing closer. Yet, this man remained as cold as an iceberg, impervious even to her most pitiful expressions.

As they continued walking, Bei Sangyun’s stomach grumbled twice.

She was not embarrassed. Instead, she patted her stomach with a sad expression.

"You won’t be able to eat. I don’t know where that food stall is, and by the time I arrive at school, lunch break will have already ended. Just remain hungry and flat like a deflated balloon."

Fei Chuan: "...."

These words were clearly meant for him. He frowned and continued walking.

He had already accompanied her yesterday. If he did so again today, who knows when this situation would repeat? He had to be careful; giving an inch to this greedy woman might lead to her wanting a mile next.

Bei Sangyun glanced at him, but his face remained expressionless.

Dang. Acting pitiful won’t work.

Whatever.

He still had snacks with him, and she could steal some later. After all, it was part of their deal.

Just as Bei Sangyun gave up, Fei Chuan suddenly spoke.

"Turn left at the next street and walk straight for ten minutes. Then you’ll see it."

"Nah. I won’t go. It’s not fun eating alone."

Fei Chuan paused, glancing at her face sideways.

Her words reminded him of the time when he lived in the main mansion as a child.

Ever since his mother died, he had to spend eating alone at that long dining table. With his status, he wasn’t allowed to eat with any of his servants. Even Grandma Pei couldn’t accompany him. He had to eat alone in that massive dining hall.

Only when he was thrown away to that remote village did Grandma Pei get to eat with him.

But those days of eating alone in the silent, gloomy dining hall were still etched in his memories. They were not fond memories.

Bei Sangyun’s situation must be the same.

He sighed, heading to the street on the right, muttering, "This will be the last time."

Bei Sangyun didn’t expect Fei Chuan to change his mind. A sincere smile broke out on her face as she hopped to his side. "It’s been a long time since I’ve eaten from the stall. What are they selling?"

"Fish cakes..."

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It was after the lunch break that the two finally arrived at school.

Sophia, who had been surrounded by her male classmates, forced a smile. She had managed to capture their attention by treating everyone to lunch and even providing drinks.

However, after they praised her generosity, the conversation shifted back to the ’tyrant.’ Only the male students who admired her beauty surrounded her. Sophia grew angry when she noticed some of the students were still paying attention to Bei Sangyun even though the latter was not here.

Suddenly, the room turned silent.

Sophia followed the gazes of everyone and found Bei Sangyun.freёwebnoѵel.com