Chapter 344 - UNEXPECTEDLY UNEXPECTED
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Han Sheng Ming looked behind Tang Yujin and asked, "What's that?"
"A surprise," Tang Yujin replied. He moved away and let a man carry a medium sized thin object into the living room. It was wrapped with a glittery wrapping paper.
After the guy left, Tang Yujin told his friend, "It's a present for both of you. Go ahead and unwrap it."
Han Sheng Ming and Zheng Mian exchanged glances and then they unwrapped it. As soon as they uncovered it, a beautiful picture of a couple kissing passionately together came into view. It was wrapped with a golden frame.
"Hey, isn't this today's picture?" Zheng Mian asked in surprise.
Upon hearing her question, Han Sheng Ming also noticed it.
"Did I take a good photo?" Beth proudly questioned them.
Han Sheng Ming couldn't raise his head. At that time, he was desperate to propose to Zheng Mian. He didn't care about others. Now that his friends and family members knew about it, he couldn't face them anymore. He was too embarrassed.
"Aww! Don't be shy! You are just a normal couple. We are open minded. We won't talk behind your back, you know." Beth coyly spoke.
"All right, all right, don't tease my big brother Ming anymore. Don't you see he is shy?" Han Luo added fuel to the fire.
"Okay people, please freshen up and make yourself comfortable. We have prepared some delicious snacks for you. We hope you will enjoy them," Noah declared. He saved Han Sheng Ming with that.
After freshening up, everyone gathered in the living room once again and ate the snacks.
"So, why don't we go to the seasonal festival on Saturday? We are all free on Saturday, right? It's been so long since I last went to any festival. What do you say?" Han Luo brought up the festival.
"Let me see." Zheng Mian checked her schedule on the cell phone and announced, "Oh, it's around the corner. I'm free."
Han Luo clapped. She beamed, "Great, it will be your first date with big brother Ming, isn't it Mian? You should enjoy it."
Cough! Cough! Cough!
Han Sheng Ming choked on the drink and vigorously coughed. Tang Yujin patted his back from the side.
Zheng Mian crossed her arms. She complained, "What date? It won't be called 'a date' if there is a crowd you know."
Beth grinned, "Then, you two can go to a hotel later."
Cough! Cough! Cough!
Han Sheng Ming's coughing increased.
"Oh ho, yes, we can." Zheng Mian winked at her girlfriends.
Han Sheng Ming quickly interrupted, "Okay, stop talking shamelessly. Mian, how can you talk like that in front of little Luo Luo? You are teaching something bad to her."
He couldn't say anything to Beth because she was Han Lou's friend. However, Zheng Mian was her future sister-in-law. She would have to take care of Han Luo in the future.
Sometimes, Han Sheng Ming thought like an old man.
Zheng Mian snickered. "Huh? Am I? I believe for sure that Luo is more mature and knowledgeable than you are."
Han Sheng Ming protested, "Huh? She is still a small kid."
"I'm eighteen this year, you know," Han Luo reminded him.
Han Sheng Ming stroked her head. "Whatever, you are still a baby to me. Although your big brother is dating now, don't think I won't spend time with you."
Han Luo smiled sweetly and told him, "Please, give all your time to your girlfriend, big brother Ming. I still have my friends, big brother Yuan and big brother Yujin. You can take your time to have fun."
Han Sheng Ming hesitated, "B-but…"
Han Luo promised, "If I feel lonely, I will go to you and disturb you lots, all right?"
"My little Luo Luo is still so small and cute…" Han Sheng Ming was in tears. He hugged his cousin with one hand and wiped his tears with his freehand.
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The festival started on Saturday evening. The seasonal festival was held in the huge field at the back of the university.
There were lots of stalls for food and games. The whole place was decorated with lightings. In the middle of the field, there was a stage where students of dance, drama, music cumbs performed.
"I never thought school events could be so festive!" Han Luo's eyes sparkled.
Beth tapped her cheek. "Yeah, now that I think of it, it is your first-time enjoying school event. But, didn't you go to school in Paris?"
"We preferred to work instead of participating in school programs," Zheng Mian answered for Han Luo.
"You really lead a dull life," Beth commented.
"They are with their friends and family though. Isn't it good?" Ling Brown asked. She was happy to be with them once again. She was walking alongside Tang Yujin. After listening to the girls' conversation, she joined them.
Zheng Mian agreed. "That's right. We are enjoying our life to the fullest. Don't you think so, Luo?"
"Definitely, I believe that I'm enjoying more than ever," Han Luo sang along. "I want to play some games. Let's see who can win more games and get more coupons!"
"What coupons?" Ling Brown asked curiously.
Beth explained to her, "Coupon to get a free meal or more books to read or getting a special offer or treatment, something like that."
Ling Brown felt dejected. "That means I can't participate. I don't study here."
"Just play and win them all. If you exchange them with me, I will give you some of my new lipstick collections," Han Luo offered.
"What about me?" Zheng Mian questioned Han Luo.
Han Luo pondered before saying, "How about a new makeup palette?"
"You have a deal!" Zheng Mian grinned.
"That's cheating!" Beth stomped on her foot and complained.
"If you have something good to offer, we can have a trade," Zheng Mian proposed.
Beth scratched her head and suddenly got an idea. "How about Famous M's concert?"
Zheng Mian's eyes widened. "Did you get the tickets?"
"Only two extra exclusive tickets." Beth showed a toothy grin.
"We have a deal!" Zhen Mian shook hands with her.
"Traitor," Han Luo threw a remark.
"Oh please, don't let me win then," Zheng Mian threw a challenge at her friend.
Seeing the girls scattering around and doing whatever they wanted, Han Sheng Ming, Mo Yuan, Tang Yujin, and Sean who were enjoying the festival didn't know what to do.
"Look at them acting like a bunch of kids," Han Sheng Ming scoffed.
Tang Yujin smiled softly. "At least they are enjoying it. If they didn't, the purpose of coming here wouldn't be served." Just like the girls, he was liking the crowded place too.
"We should follow them before we lose them," Sean stated.
Han Sheng Ming heard him and looked around. When he didn't see Zheng Mian, he said, "Xiao Yuan, take care of little Luo Luo for me. I need to find my girlfriend."
"Sure," Mo Yuan quietly spoke.
The boys followed their own partners and they got separated.
Thirty minutes later, Han Luo tugged Mo Yuan's shirt. She sweetly requested, "Big brother Yuan, can you give me a piggyback ride? I want to go in front of the stage and see the concert now. Some students are dancing."
Upon hearing her request, Mo Yuan looked down and saw that Han Luo's legs were shaking slightly.
He was concerned. "Ah Luo, are your legs hurting? Do you need to go to the hospital? The doctor told you not to do any vigorous exercise but you don't want to listen, do you?"
Han Luo assured him, "Relax, I'm fine. I can still go on but I don't want to. I want you to give me a piggyback ride like before."
Mo Yuan remembered that he used to give her piggyback rides when she first came to London. He smiled and crouched down. "Hop on," he said.
Han Luo wrapped her arms around his neck and legs around his waist in front of everyone. She was wearing red tops and blue Denim shorts. It was easy for her to hang on to his back.
Mo Yuan grabbed her legs and slowly stood up. The girls around them stared at them enviously.
While they were walking, Han Luo praised him, "Big brother Yuan, you treat me well more than anyone. You are the best!"
"I treat you well because I love you," Mo Yuan declared.
"And, I stay with you because I love you," Han Luo confessed in front of the crowd.