Chapter: 3

Finding that as a good opportunity to talk to Mani, Lay came out in the balcony. Tapped lightly on her shoulder so she would be aware of his presence but *AAAAAH* little did he know that she would scream her heart out.

Mani, on the other hand, thought it was Xingi, the a**hole that was trying to hit on her throughout the party. She was glad it was not Xingi but on the other hand, embarrassment came flooding on her face as she realised who it was and what she did!

“*ahem* My apologies for startling you.”

“o-N-No - No, I just thought it was certain someone so I got startled. but I’m glad it was you.”

A light blush could be seen on Lay’s cheeks even in the dark starry night.

Realising what Mani said, she thought to herself

‘I have actually gone insane. what did I just say to him. Glad it was him. Like what the hell is wrong with me.’

Even though it was summer and the days were cozy and warm but the night was cold. Lay asked Mani,

“So what were you doing in the balcony when it’s so cold out here.”

Mani, deep in her thoughts and calling herself insane, didn’t hear Lay’s question. “I’m sorry but I didn’t hear your question. Could you repeat it again?”

“What I asked was nothing important but You kinda look and sound kinda preoccupied.”

“Hahah... no, it’s just I have a lot of things on my mind.”

“So you’re really THOUGHTFUL, aren’t you?” Lay asked while smiling at Mani.

Lay had a really beautiful smile. He had a really handsome face and when that handsome face gave a smile, anyone would fall for them. His smile was warm like hot cocoa during winter, his body figure was like delicate leaves during autumn, his personality and character was like beautiful flowers in spring and and he himself was radiant like a dazzling sun during summer.

He would make everyone fall for him, if not with his face then with his personality. He was a type of person no one could imagine wearing an angry face.

Lay’s mesmerising beauty made Mani question him.

“Are you trying to seduce me?”

“What?”

“I asked if you were trying to seduce me with your smile?”

Lay was speechless. That was a really straightforward question. He became nervous by that question but he came up with a good answer.

“then, did I succeed?”

Without even flinching at the counter question, Mani replied,

“Congratulations. you did. Mr. Lay Yin. Now it would be good if you turn around or I would drown in your hansome face.”

Blushing so damn hard after hearing that from Mani, He wondered to himself if she was even a girl.

“How can you say something like that to a boy? Are you even a girl?”

“Well what. do you expect me to behave like those girls going around and blushing next to a handsome man and and being like, ‘OMG, he’s so hot I might die from his hotness’”

“Whahhahaha— what was that just now? Hahahaha”

Mani mimicking anime girl’s voice made Lay laugh really hard. Seeing Lay laugh heartily, Mani also started laughing. Then suddenly a voice came from behind them.

“What are you both laughing so hard at?”

“Huh?”

Both said it together as Mani and Lay were both confused by sudden interruption. The person came out of the shadow and on the balcony. It was the Wang Yin.

“Umm- brother! What are you doing here?”

“I should ask that. what are you two doing here? And Lay you were supposed to be entertaining those old ladies. We made a deal didn’t we?”

“but brother-“

“No buts”

“Brother! They were trying to matchmake me with their daughters. You should deal with them because you are married!”

*PFFFT-*

Lay whining about the old ladies to his brother made Mani laugh. Lay and Wang, both looked at Mani laughing.

“I apologise but he was whining like a kid. I’m sorry for interrupting *pfft* I will leave you two alone. See you later\~”

And with that Mani left the balcony laughing.

“So are you-“

Wang was about to say something to Lay when he saw something in his eyes, it was not the ordinary look that you have in your eyes when someone leaves you. It was more than that. It looked like he was sad yet he had love filled in those blue eyes.

‘She’s beautiful’ Lay thought to himself not realising Mani had long gone.

“Come down to the hall room and entertain those old ladies or our deal is off.”

“k”

Lost in the thought of that smiling face, Lay nodded. He didn’t know what Wang had said to him, but ge just nodded. He was falling foolishly for her. He had not realised his feelings yet but he knew that there was something wrong whenever he saw Mani. Or he would think about her for hours. They have never had that many encounters in their life but he was just falling for her.

“Goodbye! It was nice having you here at the party.”

It was almost 11 o’clock at night. People were leaving. Aizi and Wang were seeing off people at the gate.

“Goodbye, Mom and sis Of course. Thank you for coming.”

“Thank you for calling us and for giving me a really great news. Take care of your health. Take meat stock and fruits for your baby.”

Hugging her sister goodbye, Mani said to Aizi.

“I told you, there was something wrong. You looked paler than usual kind of sick but who new you were hiding the presence of another person in your stomach .”

“Hahah yeah of course. You are my sister so you should have noticed.”

“Well goodluck to you, Young mom to be.”

“Thank you!”

“Bye”

“Bye\~”

and with that everyone left the house. Lay didn’t come to say goodbye. Nor could Shen be seen.

‘Lay must still be with those old ladies. I wonder what deal were they talking about.’

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