Ayi Re noticed a boy standing next to Chu Qingning, carrying her luggage.
For a girl to let a boy carry her luggage, the relationship isn't trivial.
Ayi Re got 'angry' at that.
"Well, Chu Qingning, just a few days without seeing you, and you're sneaking behind my back to flirt with a guy?"
As soon as she said this, tourists walking by all turned their heads to look. What is the relationship between these two pretty girls?
Chu Qingning was really fed up with this jumpy little troublemaker and poked her forehead.
"Are you daydreaming again? This is the Lin Can I told you about."
"The guy who takes photos?"
"Hello, I'm Lin Can," Lin Can introduced himself confidently and graciously.
"Hi, I'm Ayi Re."
Ayi Re's gaze immediately turned into a scanner, scanning Lin Can up and down.
Wearing Metersbonwe, that's not too surprising. High school students from ordinary families like to wear Metersbonwe, very normal.
Chu Qingning had mentioned in their girl group that he wasn't a rich second generation, just an ordinary guy.
The overall outfit was neat and simple, the boy was tall and big, and he had a pleasant smile.
Wealth is the flashpoint, but looks and appearance are the permanent attraction.
Ayi Re was now aware of Lin Can's good looks.
She fiddled with Chu Qingning beside her and whispered, "He's not bad-looking, huh? Chu Qingning, looks like you've got some good fortune with men on this trip, huh?"
"… Shut up, you're so annoying."
Chu Qingning rolled her eyes, thinking about how Ayi Re wouldn't know how things went down last night.
But she didn't say anything. If she did, Ayi Re's big mouth would have them all laughing in less than half an hour.
They'd laugh themselves silly about how Chu Qingning had stayed pure for 19 years, only to almost lose her virginity on the train.
As her best friend, Ayi Re knew exactly how to push her buttons. When Ayi Re didn't speak, she was the perfect cold, aloof beauty in the eyes of boys. But boys didn't know her; in reality, Ayi Re was both silly and a beauty enthusiast, and a chatterbox who never stopped talking. If there were a lively one in their friend group, it would definitely be Ayi Re.
Chu Qingning patted Lin Can's shoulder. "Lin Can, now you're my little brother. He's traveling to the Western Region alone and isn't familiar with the area, so he'll be with us for the trip. Got it?"
Lin Can couldn't help but smile when he saw Chu Qingning act like a serious big sister.
"Why are you laughing?"
Chu Qingning turned around, crossed her arms, and took on the demeanor of an older sister.
Lin Can smiled and said, "If you hadn't emphasized it, I wouldn't have paid much attention. But the more you stress it, the more fun it feels, doesn't it?"
Chu Qingning let out a scoffing sound, biting her lip. This little brother of hers was really a bit cheeky.
Being too obedient doesn't work, it comes off flat. A little bit of mischief is more attractive, and girls would prefer that.
She turned and stomped her high heel on Lin Can's foot to show her punishment.
Ayi Re, curious, asked, "It's only been a day, and you two are already like siblings? Is he your real little brother or adopted?"
Chu Qingning stressed, "He's my adopted little brother, okay? Don't say anything weird."
"Whatever, I don't care."
Ayi Re snorted and walked up to Lin Can, offering him a handshake.
"Welcome to the Western Region, Lin Can. I'll be your tour guide for the rest of your trip."
"First time in the Western Region, and I'm honored to have such a beautiful guide like you."
"Qingning said you're really good at taking photos. We could use your help taking some pictures. Is that okay?"
"Of course, no problem."
Ayi Re glanced at Chu Qingning, as if saying: Your little brother is pretty outgoing.
Of course!
Chu Qingning felt quite proud.
Although, she had been very angry last night when that little brother of hers used her as a pillow all night. She had punished him, sat on him, and just about smothered him with a cushion.
But that was a private matter.
Lin Can's bright, sunny, and confident personality was precisely why Chu Qingning invited him to travel with them to the Western Region. Their friend group was already lively, and if Lin Can were shy and introverted, it would have been awkward traveling together.
Girls generally prefer cheerful and outgoing boys.
"Let's go, and meet up with the others." Chu Qingning linked arms with Ayi Re and smiled over her shoulder. "Lin Can, carry my bag, okay?"
With a sultry look and a playful smile, she had all the charm of a sophisticated older sister.
Especially when Lin Can noticed how her floral dress hugged her slim waist. That waist was soft, the kind that could kill.
Lin Can looked at the two elegant girls ahead of him.
Chu Qingning exuded the charm of a cultured, knowledgeable, and graceful older sister in a national style.
Ayi Re, with her Western Region vibe, was also very beautiful, on par with Nazha and Reba.
Just looking at them was a treat, and now he was going to travel with them—he was really looking forward to it.
They were all students from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, so their looks were naturally on point.
Lin Can was glad he had taken the spontaneous trip. He hadn't expected to end up with such a divine group of friends.
He heard there were still two others waiting for them?
Lin Can was full of energy and curious about the style of the other two.
Outside the train station.
Ayi Re hailed a taxi. The two girls sat in the back, and Lin Can sat in the front passenger seat.
Ayi Re: "Driver, take us to the Conrad Hotel."
Lin Can turned around. "Why are we going there?"
Ayi Re chuckled. "What do you think? Meina and the others are waiting for us there."
Lin Can laughed. "You misunderstood. I was just saying that the hotel I booked is actually Conrad."
Ayi Re: "That's a coincidence. You can drop your luggage there, then we'll go eat."
"Lin Can, you said you'd book the hotel later, why did you book it suddenly? I was thinking of having Ayi Re recommend a more affordable hotel."
Chu Qingning didn't want Lin Can to spend too much, after all, he was a student and had limited funds. As an older sister, she naturally wanted him to save money.
To be fair, Chu Qingning was very thoughtful.
"No need to trouble Ayi Re. I found this hotel online this morning. It looks pretty good, so I booked it."
"Let's check it out first. If the cost-to-value ratio isn't great, we'll rebook."
The Conrad Hotel is a high-end five-star hotel under the Hilton Group in the Western Region.
A standard room at a five-star hotel isn't expensive online, so many tourists opt for it because it's safe and reliable.
Of course, Lin Can didn't book a standard room.
He had just cashed in a 500,000 yuan tourism fund yesterday, so naturally, he booked a better hotel.
Plus, according to the system, spending the tourism fund means double rewards.
Spending money is investing in wealth and freedom.
Live life by enjoying spending money.
Meanwhile.
In the lobby of the Conrad Hotel.
The other two members of the friend group, Qiao Meina and Miao Youxi, had been shopping and were exhausted. They sat on the hotel lobby sofas, waiting for Chu Qingning and the others.
"Ah!!! I only have 342 yuan left on my card, not even enough for the return trip to Dali."
Miao Youxi, wearing a pink A-line skirt, looked at her account balance and stomped her feet in frustration. The over-the-knee stockings on her legs created a stunning contrast.
"You deserve it! I told you to just window shop, but you went and bought everything. Looks like you'll be begging for money on your way back to Dali."
Qiao Meina, sitting next to her, wore a short dress and showed off her incredible legs in black stockings as she twirled her high heels.
"Hubby~ don't be like this~ You don't want to see me starve to death, do you?"
"This always happens. You blow all your allowance as soon as it comes, and if I didn't save money to support you, would you have turned out like this?"
"Anyway, from now on, you have to support me."
"Ha, support you? I'm looking for someone to support me."
"There are so many rich second generations at school who are chasing you. You only need to nod, and they'd support you for life."
"I don't care about that," Qiao Meina said proudly.
"So, what kind of boyfriend do you want?"
"I don't know what type, but he must be better looking and more outstanding than any of your future boyfriends!"
"Yeah, right."
Although their friend group was called [Whoever Gets a Boyfriend First is a Dog], they were approaching their second year of university, and they all wanted relationships. The problem was, none of the boys around them were worth their attention.
Their standards were too high, and that's why all four of them were still single.
Someone had to come along and cure this group's singlehood.
Ding Ding Ding—
At that moment, Ayi Re sent a message in the group: [They've been picked up, on the way.]
Qiao Meina: [They? (Curious)]
Ayi Re: [Qingning's man (the crooked mouth warrior)]
Chu Qingning: [@Ayi Re, I've told you, he's my little brother, just my little brother. (Angry) I really want to stitch your mouth shut so you stop saying nonsense.]
Miao Youxi: [Little brother? When did you get a little brother?]
Ayi Re: [It's the guy who takes photos, Lin Can. He's pretty good-looking. (Biubiu~)]