novelhk Chapter 114 Testing
Chapter 114 Testing
Arriving on the playground, Qin Nuo discovered that Andrew was not only skilled in basketball but also cheerful and lively. They gradually became close as they ran, passed, and shot, their laughter echoing throughout the field. Despite their different backgrounds, at that moment, none of that seemed to matter anymore.
Qin Nuo thought to himself: Putting aside those external factors, Andrew is really a very good playmate. He doesn't act arrogantly because of his wealthy family background. Instead, he treats every friend sincerely.
As for whether to fully integrate into Andrew's circle of friends, Qin Nuo has his own unique ideas. He always believes that "the friendship between gentlemen is as pure as water." There is no need to deliberately cater to or force it, just let it flow. As long as everyone is happy when playing together, that's enough.
During the intermission, Andrew skillfully pulled three bottles of mineral water from a nearby box and tossed them gently in the direction of Qin Nuo and Xu Chen. The two bottles of water drew two graceful arcs in the air before landing accurately in the hands of the two men.
After doing all this, Andrew strode over to them with a relaxed smile on his face and sat down next to them.
At first, the three of them just chatted casually about some trivial things in life, such as today's weather, the performance of the players on the field, etc.
However, just as the atmosphere was becoming harmonious, Andrew suddenly turned his gaze to Xu Chen as if he had thought of something, and asked with a smile: "Hey, Achen, do you have a girlfriend?"
Hearing this question, Xu Chen, who had been calm, instantly blushed. He lowered his head slightly in embarrassment, shook his head gently, and whispered, "So far, I haven't met a girl who can make my heart beat!"
Andrew nodded thoughtfully, then turned his gaze to Qin Nuo and asked with the same curiosity: "What about you, Arnold? Do you have a girlfriend?"
Hearing this, Qin Nuo's mouth corners unconsciously lifted up, his eyes showing a gentle and happy light. He smiled and replied: "Yes, she is a very good girl!"
Andrew seemed very interested in this answer and continued to ask: "Oh? So your girlfriend is studying here too?"
Qin Nuo smiled again and said cheerfully: "No, she is now a sophomore in China." After saying this, Qin Nuo seemed to be immersed in beautiful memories, and even his eyes became gentle.
Andrew remained silent. He suddenly raised his head, raised the water bottle in his hand to his mouth, and drank it down his throat in big gulps, as if he wanted to use the cool water to extinguish the boredom in his heart.
It turns out that Qin Nuo's girlfriend is a sophomore in China, so the girlfriend he likes definitely can't be Zhou Yutong. Thinking of this, Andrew's eyes became more profound.
Not long after, the second-half whistle blew, and the players, like wild horses unbridled, once again galloped onto the pitch. They unleashed their energy, their jerseys drenched in sweat, but no one cared, continuing to run and fight for the ball with abandon.
Finally, the intense football match ended. Qin Nuo, panting heavily, politely declined Andrew's invitation to go for a drink. His lips curled up slightly, revealing a happy smile: "Sorry, buddy, I have to chat with my girlfriend for a while. She has a part-time job and only has a little free time right now. Let's make an appointment another day!" With that, he and Xu Chen hurriedly left the football field.
However, before Andrew could even leave the court, a tall boy quickly walked up to him and said in a low voice, "Master, Zhou Yutong and Anna have been playing on the basketball court all afternoon. I guess they're waiting for you to show up!"
Hearing this, Andrew's face instantly darkened, a cold chill radiating from his eyes. It seemed they were indeed coming for him, but he wondered if Qin Nuo knew about it. If they had colluded, given Zhou Yutong's personality, she would have come straight to the football field.
Andrew gritted his teeth and whispered something in the boy's ear. The boy nodded repeatedly, then turned and strode out of the football field.
After dinner, night fell quietly, and the city lights flickered dimly. A boy hurried into a luxurious room, clutching a briefcase tightly in his hand.
He came to Andrew, who was sitting on the sofa, bowed slightly and said, "Master, I have brought what you asked me to find. This is a photo of Qin Nuo's girlfriend. Her name is Bai Nini. She comes from a remote mountain village and is an orphan. In order to prevent Qin Nuo from continuing to associate with her, the Qin family even sent him abroad to study."
Andrew gracefully extended his hand and took the photo from the boy. When he saw the girl in the photo, the corners of his mouth lifted involuntarily, revealing a hint of interest. "Well, with Qin Nuo's personality, it's not surprising that he likes such a pure and lovely girl."
The boy hesitated for a moment, then continued, "Master, I have one more thing to report to you. A few days ago, Zhou Yutong seemed to have accidentally offended Qin Nuo, and as a result, the Zhou family was severely punished by the Qin family for a large sum of money!"
Hearing this, Andrew's eyes flashed with curiosity. He gently stroked his jaw with his fingers and said thoughtfully, "Oh? There's actually such a thing happening. Go order me a bouquet of gorgeous red roses immediately and send it to Zhou Yutong's residence!"
The boy was horrified upon hearing this and quickly advised, "Master, you absolutely cannot do that! Zhou Yutong is not someone you can easily mess with. She's like the sting of a wasp, and she'll hurt you if you're not careful! You'd better stay away from her as much as possible!"
However, Andrew laughed nonchalantly: "Haha, the more toxic a woman is, the more fun it is to tease her! Stop nagging and do what I tell you!"
It was late at night, and all was quiet, save for the moonlight streaming through the window. Zhou Yutong, dressed in a gorgeous long dress, clutched a large bouquet of gorgeous roses. Her face was filled with irrepressible joy, almost ecstasy.
"Anna! Do you know? Andrew finally took the bait! Hahahahaha..." Zhou Yutong's voice trembled with excitement. "As long as I can successfully marry into the Zhang family and become their daughter-in-law, then, hmph! I will be the first to target the Qin family! Let them taste my power!"
Anna, who was standing aside, looked cautious. She asked softly, "Boss, are you planning to go to the appointment tomorrow? This time, you really won't refuse Mr. Andrew?"
Zhou Yutong bit her pink lower lip slightly, thought for a moment and said, "No! We can't drag it on any longer. Men are creatures, their so-called love at first sight often can't last too long. If I keep keeping him in suspense like this, maybe one day he will lose interest in me. So, this time, I must seize the opportunity and win it in one fell swoop!" After that, a hint of determination and resolve flashed in her eyes.