The Rice Pot Next Door

Untitled Part 52

I like this chapter, if only to show how lucky Lan Shan is to be loved by 2 men rolling in money. Song Zi Cheng finally makes it right and shows a hint of the potential that his character could have been (but too bad the story is ending so all the best to you buddy!) wile Qiao Feng is cute as ever. Man, where are these people in real life? I like to be a shop owner too. : )

Chapter 76: Wedding Gift

Just when Lan Shan is too tired to stay awake, her phone rings. Pointing a languid finger at her phone, Qiao Feng gets her meaning immediately and passes her the phone. When he sees that the caller is "Boss", his face turns black as he waves the phone in her face. "Why have you not deleted him from your contact list?"

"I have forgotten." She does not have the habit of removing people from her contact list unless she has a bone-deep hatred for the other party. Besides, Song Zi Cheng, has not contacted her since she has quit so she has relegated him to the back of her mind.

Looking blearily at the ringing phone and at the ominous face in front of her, she presses 'answer' and puts the phone on speaker mode, while giving herself a mental pat on the back for being such an open girlfriend.

From the background noise, Song Zi Cheng seems to be in a pub. He is somewhat surprised that Lan Shan is answering his call and after several "Hello-hello?" to ascertain that it is indeed her, he starts to chant her name over and over.

His words sounds slurred and Lan Shan guesses that he must be drunk as she speaks loudly to make herself heard. "Hi Boss Song? I am Lan Shan. Is there a reason that you are looking for me?"

"Lan Shan, I like you."

Darting a quick look at the doubly-ominous face in front of her, Lan Shan is regretting that she has put the phone on speaker mode. She raises her voice another notch to beat the nosy background. "I already like another so it is best that Boss Song can stop liking me."

"Lan Shan, I like you, I really do. I have tried to control myself, but I just can't help falling for you."

"Boss Song, I think you should get your friend to send you home now. Goodbye."

Once she hangs up, Qiao Feng quickly takes her phone to place it on the small table while Lan Shan lies on her tummy and ponders on her discovery. This is a little incredulous. Song Zi Cheng is a proud man and for him to call her in the middle of the night to declare his love in a drunken stupor – and in such an anguished tone – it seems like he really likes her.

However, whether he likes her or not, it changes nothing and she decides she shall continue to dislike him. Qiao Feng is a little jealous at her silent contemplation and strokes the back of her head gently. "What are you thinking about?"

Lan Shan sighs and maintains a completely straight face. "What I can do? It is such a pain to be so popular."

Qiao Feng finds her answer funny and lies down beside her as he gathers her close. "Lan Shan, it is so good to have you around."

"I have been meaning to ask, why me? What's so good about me?"

"I am lucky to have met you, that's what so good about you. If not, I would probably never know how it feels to fall in love."

Lan Shan is a little embarrassed by his praise. "Actually, I think I am the lucky one. There may be many Lan Shans in the world, but there is one, and only one Qiao Feng."

"To me, you are unique. No one can hold a candle to you."

Her face heats up as she giggles. "Ay. Who could have guessed that you are so talented in sweet talk? Stop it before I fall for your words completely."