Chapter 51
Although Felix claimed to be concerned about me getting hurt, he had already left me completely
battered.
Felix’s half–hearted concern was quite despicable.
I deleted his messages one by one and replied, “Don’t worry. I’ve arrived.”
Felix almost instantly responded and sent several lengthy voice messages on WhatsApp.
I ignored them and pu
my phone back in my backpack.
To me, his belated concern was as worthless as grass.
Colin was waiting for me in front of a black SUV, his handsome face adorned with a smile and his tall figure exuding charm. He looked mature and composed in a white shirt with subtle patterns and dark
trousers.
His eyes lit up when he saw me, and he strode over to grab my suitcase. His large hands ruffled my hair
vigorously. “Long time no see, Lulu, you’ve grown taller.”
I shyly shrunk my neck and lifted my head to look up at him. “Colin, you became even more handsome.”
“It was an honor to be praised by you.” He laughed heartily, stowed the suitcase in the trunk, opened the passenger door for me, and casually fastened my seatbelt.
As I buckled up, we were very close, and I could smell the distinctive fresh scent of pine on him.
“Why are you so thin? Haven’t you been eating properly?” Colin turned his face toward me, and I
struggled to find the right words to answer him.
After a whole summer of injuries, two hospital stays, and a low mood, my appetite indeed suffered, and I
lost quite a bit of weight. Mom had been nagging me about it in the morning, urging me to eat more as
she was worried I might become too frail.
“Colin, after two years, you still remember what I used to look like. Maintaining a slim figure is a lifelong
commitment for girls.” I chuckled nervously and touched my cheek.
Colin eyed me skeptically, clearly not buying my explanation. “Hmm, you’re almost skeletal. Regardless
of whether you’re aiming for a slim figure or something else, starting today, I’m going to restore you to
your original self.”
1/2.
Since the dormitory was deserted throughout the vacation, it had gathered a layer of dust. My
roommates would arrive tomorrow, so I rolled up my sleeves to clean up.
It was almost 7:00 pm by the time I settled everything, and I was exhausted.
Just as I thought of lying down on the bed to rest. Colin sent me two documents and initiated a video call.
He said the documents were his brainstorming for the competition. It was just a rough outline, and the details needed further consideration. He wanted me to see if I had any new ideas to incorporate so we
could join forces and aim for victory.
“Can we check it later? I just finished cleaning the dorm, and I’m quite tired. I need some rest,” I replied. I was genuinely exhausted, and even my voice conveyed fatigue.
He raised his eyebrows, flashing a set of well–aligned teeth. The tiny mole at the corner of his eye looked particularly vivid. “The feeding plan starts with this meal. I’ll come down to pick you up, and you can
come back and rest after we eat.”
Honestly, I was too tired and didn’t want to move.
However, my stomach was growling, and I couldn’t ignore it. After giving it some thought, I reluctantly
agreed.
“Oh, by the way, do you mind if my friend joins us?”
“Sure, that’s fine,” I replied. Having a few extra people would prevent the awkwardness of us sitting there silently, staring at each other.
He offered to pick me up, but I declined and told him I would be there. I asked him to share the location
with me.
At 7:45 pm, I reached the agreed–upon spot–a barbecue restaurant.
Since the incident with Felix, barbecue had become a source of trauma for me. Just the thought of it
made me uneasy.
As I entered the restaurant, a tall and robust man stood up from a seat near the window in the back. He had sharp eyebrows, lively eyes, refined features, and a tan complexion that added to his charm.