Chapter 29: Ambiguity

Li Yan walked over and sat down, ordering two iced coffees and a dessert.

Gangan smiled: "The restaurant you took me to last time was great, I haven't thanked you yet."

Li Yan said lightly: "No need to thank me, I'm just enjoying life, and you happen to have a need, mutual achievement."

Gangan stared at him: "You are really... always making me feel like I can't see through you, what exactly do you want to get from me?"

Li Yan chuckled: "Mutual help between friends doesn't necessarily have to have a clear purpose. You are an interesting person, I like to associate with interesting people, that's enough."

Gangan smiled: "Hearing you say that, I feel quite useful. Then I don't have to worry too much."

The two drank iced coffee and talked about the editing of the Liuli video.

Gangan showed him the rough cut on her phone; Li Yan pointed out a few details of the shot switching and the suggestions for music rhythm matching, making the finished film have more of a story feel.

Gangan listened seriously, occasionally taking notes with a pen, and the appreciation for Li Yan in her eyes deepened again.

When they were almost done chatting, Gangan suddenly leaned closer to him, her fingers brushing across the back of Li Yan's hand intentionally or otherwise, her clear eyes carrying a hint of teasing: "Tell me, are you very popular with women? Otherwise, how can you be so good at making people happy?"

Li Yan didn't dodge, letting her fingers touch him, and smiled slightly: "I just know what the other party needs."

Gangan whispered: "Then what do you think I need?"

Li Yan gently moved his hand to hers, held it lightly, then let go: "What you need is understanding and companionship, and some freshness."

Gangan hummed lightly, playfully pouting: "Still seen through by you."

In the ambiguous atmosphere, the two didn't need to say much, and had already naturally accepted each other's slight physical contact.

Li Yan also took the opportunity to hold her hand and squeezed it lightly; Gangan didn't struggle, but smiled even more gently.

Li Yan took the opportunity to kiss her forehead lightly; this gesture made Gangan's cheeks flush, but she didn't resist.

Her evaluation of this boy kept rising in her heart.

By nine o'clock, the two left the coffee shop.

Gangan said: "Aren't you taking the Subject Three and Subject Four exams tomorrow? Come on."

Li Yan nodded: "Hmm, after getting the driver's license, I'll treat you to play something else."

Gangan joked: "Really looking forward to it, I have to see what other interesting activities you have prepared."

Li Yan smiled, one hand resting lightly on her waist, sending her to the entrance of the mall to hail a taxi.

When parting, the two kissed briefly again; this time Gangan stood on tiptoe slightly, more proactive.

Li Yan was satisfied in his heart, sent her into the car, and then went home.

The two had known each other for a long time, and ambiguity had long been produced; these few days of contact were just breaking through a layer of window paper.

As if water flowed and the canal was formed.

The next morning, Li Yan still ran 5 kilometers in the morning, this was the fourth day.

He finished running, showered, ate breakfast, and then went to the driving school around eight o'clock to take the Subject Three and Subject Four exams.

Wang Zhen was still with him, but Wang Zhen was obviously much more relaxed; after all, Subject Two had passed, and Subject Three and Subject Four weren't difficult.

Subject Three was a road test; after getting in the car, Li Yan was still in control.

Shifting gears, driving in a straight line, overtaking, turning at intersections, parking on the side, all in one go, passed smoothly.

Wang Zhen also performed normally, didn't make serious mistakes, and passed very neatly.

The Subject Four theoretical exam was held in the afternoon; Li Yan knew the theoretical question bank by heart, handed in the paper in less than 40 minutes, and passed with full marks.

When receiving the driver's license, Wang Zhen excitedly gave Li Yan a high-five: "Brother Yan, we finally graduated!"

Li Yan smiled: "Yes, three years of financial management, learning, social interaction, now even the driver's license is done, what's difficult?"

The two left the test site contentedly; Wang Zhen asked: "How to celebrate after getting the driver's license? Shall we get together tonight?"

Li Yan thought for a moment, remembering that he wanted to end the relationship with Shen Qingyue, and could also call Wang Zhen and Liu Yuting, counting as a small group dinner.

After all, he might start being busy looking for a house in Shudu in two days.

"Let's do it tonight, I'll make an appointment with Shen Qingyue, and you bring Liu Yuting too." Li Yan said.

Wang Zhen was stunned: "You're still looking for Shen Qingyue? Didn't you say you didn't want to develop?"

Li Yan said lightly: "Yes, but I want to have a meal as a farewell, and give her the final decency. After that, I won't have the heart to deal with her anymore."

Wang Zhen nodded: "Okay, I'll contact Liu Yuting in a while and let her be free tonight."

Li Yan sent a WeChat to Shen Qingyue: "I just got my driver's license, want to treat you, Wang Zhen, and Liu Yuting to a meal, 7 o'clock tonight, still the private room at Yunjingxuan, okay?"

Shen Qingyue replied quickly: "Okay, I will definitely be there tonight."

The tone carried joy, seemingly thinking this was a signal that Li Yan wanted to go further.

Li Yan smiled without explaining much.

After this meal, he would tell Shen Qingyue clearly, counting as ending this relationship.

And then in the next two or three days, he would use the excuse of going to Shudu to adapt to university life, and not stay locally for long.

At 7 o'clock in the evening, Li Yan arrived at Yunjingxuan ahead of time to book a private room.

Ordered a few dishes, similar to the last time, Li Yan actually only had these few fixed dishes when coming here.

As for the price, it didn't count for much to a god-level rich student like him.

Shen Qingyue arrived first, wearing a white dress, with light makeup, looking exceptionally expectant.

Seeing Li Yan, a flash of tenderness appeared in her eyes: "Congratulations on getting the driver's license, you are really amazing."

Li Yan smiled and nodded, not revealing much.

Shen Qingyue took the initiative to sit beside him, wanting to hold his arm; Li Yan didn't dodge, letting her be close naturally.

Anyway, after tonight, he would give her a thorough end.

These scenes had been common for Li Yan since his three years in high school.

Wang Zhen brought Liu Yuting late; Liu Yuting was wearing a light-colored floral dress, long hair draped over her shoulders, appearing sweet standing with Wang Zhen.

Wang Zhen nodded to Li Yan with satisfaction, indicating that the dating progress had been completed.

It seemed that the two were progressing very smoothly; Li Yan didn't have any prejudice against Liu Yuting, whether it was clubbing or whatever, that was others' freedom.

Respect others' destiny.

Liu Yuting smiled at Li Yan: "Congratulations on getting your driver's license, Wang Zhen also said you were very smooth today."

Li Yan signaled everyone to sit down: "Since everyone is here, let's eat. I'll treat today, counting as celebrating my getting the driver's license. In the future, everyone will go their own way, this meal is a commemoration."

Shen Qingyue was a bit puzzled hearing this: "Go their own way? Are you leaving?"

Li Yan said lightly: "Might go to Shudu in a few days, adapt to the environment in advance. You also know I'm in the Advertising major at Sichuan University, want to go see it first."

Shen Qingyue's eyes flashed with disappointment: "So fast? Haven't... spent much time with me yet."

Li Yan smiled gently but distantly: "This is also for the future, if you have time to play in Shudu in the future, I'll treat you to stroll and eat." ===== CHAPTER 30 =====