477: Chapter 477: Only Sixteen Years Old by Nominal Age 477: Chapter 477: Only Sixteen Years Old by Nominal Age “Hey, a pair of beautiful sisters!
Whose daughters are they?”
“Hmm, isn’t that Tangyu?
Why is it always him?
Last time at Haidong Aquatic Pavilion, he was quite impressive, creating a big buzz.
And now he brings a pair of sisters to hang out again.
Is this just an outright display?”
“They’re gorgeous, probably not far off from the four great beauties of Donglin City, right?”
“Why do I feel the urge to punch Tangyu every time I see him?
Is this jealousy?”
As soon as Tangyu and his companions appeared, they naturally attracted a lot of attention.
Especially Zhang Xiaoxi, who reaped a myriad of glances.
She was used to this attention, being treated like a fairy all day.
Inevitably, her demeanor was innate.
Moreover, such a sisterly pair would indeed draw more attention.
The two together complemented each other well.
Tangyu, having made a splash at Haidong Aquatic Pavilion last time, was naturally remembered by many.
Thus, their group quickly became the center of attraction.
Listening to those skeptical comments about himself, Tangyu could only smile wryly; he actually considered himself quite pure.
Who else could claim that, after sharing a bed with his girlfriend for a month, they were still untouched?
So, Tangyu felt quite innocent; it was the world that wasn’t pure.
“Let’s go sit on the deck, take in the view, and have some drinks,” Tangyu suggested.
Zhang Xiaoxi and Zhang Xiaoxi nodded in agreement, and the three promptly made their way to the deck.
The unique and stunning scenery captivated Zhang Xiaoxi.
Her gaze wandered over the vast ocean and the skyscrapers opposite, pausing in fascination.
Indeed, this spot offered a spectacular view, characteristically unique.
Standing here, one could see the best of Donglin City’s cosmopolitan cityscape.
From this vantage point, the sea stretched into the horizon meeting the sky.
A gentle breeze wafted by, carrying a hint of the ocean’s scent, mingled with a unique fragrance from the deck.
Sitting here, enjoying a drink, was truly pleasant and imbued with an artistic conception.
“Tangyu, brother, what a coincidence,” a voice called out.
Tangyu turned to see Li Zhen accompanying an adorable-type beauty with a doll-like face, resembling a Barbie doll, complete with a beautifully quaint appearance.
Her choice of clothing seemed deliberately styled to resemble a Barbie doll, enhancing her cuteness.
While she was certainly pretty, she also exuded a certain loli vibe.
“Li Zhencheng, what a coincidence,” Tangyu stood up, nodding with a smile.
His eyes also scanned the Barbie doll beauty, who in return, was looking at Tangyu with curious, starry eyes.
Li Zhencheng’s eyes strayed toward Zhang Xiaoxi and Zhang Xiaoxi, with a hint of an ambiguous smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.
He covertly signaled to Tangyu with his eyes, saying, “Brother Tangyu, you always travel with beauties, truly enviable.
Zhang Xiaoxi, is this your sister?”
“You’re the same,” Tangyu replied.
Zhang Xiaoxi, who knew Li Zhencheng, nodded, “Yes, this is my sister.”
“Hehe, Zhang Xiaoxi, I had no idea you had a sister who looks just like you.
Why haven’t I ever seen her before or heard anyone mention her?” Li Zhencheng laughed, also nodding and smiling amiably at Zhang Xiaoxi.
Li Zhencheng genuinely hadn’t heard about Zhang Xiaoxi, who had been ill and home-bound for over a decade, making her virtually unknown to many.
And with so many years passed, any prior mention would have surely faded from memory.
“My sister has been living abroad; she just returned to the country a few days ago.
It’s normal that you haven’t heard about her,” Zhang Xiaoxi casually replied.
“Oh I see, nice to meet her.
Our Donglin City has gained another great beauty,” Li Zhencheng said.
Zhang Xiaoxi sat without speaking, responding casually to Li Zhencheng’s gestures of goodwill.
“Why are you staring at me so much?
Is there something wrong with me?” Tangyu looked at the Barbie doll girl and chuckled softly.
The Barbie doll girl replied, “Not at all, you are Tangyu.
I’ve heard a lot about you these days and Li Zhen always mentions you, so I’m quite curious.
Now that I’ve met you in person, I wanted to take a good look to see what makes you so famous.”
Tangyu smirked, “So have you figured it out yet?”
The Barbie doll girl shook her head, “No, I haven’t.
I think you’re quite ordinary, nothing special.
I feel that you’re not as good as my Li Zhen in many ways.” She then stuck out her tongue, displaying a playful attitude.
“Uh…” Tangyu was momentarily taken aback.
Zhang Xiaoxi also teased with a laugh, “Finally, someone willing to tell the truth, huh?
You’ve been so vain.
Now you know you’re quite ordinary.”
Li Zhencheng barely held back his laughter, “Brother Tangyu, don’t mind her.
Yanyan doesn’t mean any harm; she’s like this with everyone.”
Yanyan blinked at Tangyu, “I hope my words didn’t hurt you; I was just speaking casually and joking.
Don’t take it too seriously.
Actually, you do look rather pleasing.
I think you’re better looking than many others.
Plus, there’s something very gentle about you, which makes you seem very approachable.
In this respect, you’re not much different from Li Zhen.”
Tangyu felt a faint pain again.
Was he comforting himself or indirectly praising Li Zhencheng?
Oh, the candidness of a child.
“Brother Tangyu, I won’t disturb you any longer,” Li Zhencheng said, and after speaking, he gave Tangyu a meaningful look.
The Barbie-like beauty waved to the three of them, playfully said goodbye, and then grabbed Li Zhencheng’s hand to leave, just like the girl next door.
However, Tangyu could tell that the Barbie-like beauty was definitely not young; she must be about the same age as Li Zhencheng.
They must be a couple, right?
This pair was indeed interesting.
“Still laughing, calling you a disaster reveler,” Tangyu said irritably, glancing at Zhang Xiaoxi.
So heartless.
Zhang Xiaoxi said, “If I find it funny, I laugh.
I think that Barbie doll is so genuine and adorable.
She said a lot of things I dare not say, which is simply delightful.
I also think, you’re neither handsome, nor tall and imposing.
Why should so many beauties be by your side?
I’ve always been puzzled by that.
What about you is so likable, huh?”
Tangyu immediately got unhappy, “You can say I’m not tall and imposing, but you can’t say I’m not handsome.
You’re seriously lacking taste, it’s an insult to me.
My inner beauty and my soul’s beauty are not something crude people can recognize.
My unique personal charm, which part of it isn’t worth a beauty’s admiration and affection?
So you don’t need to puzzle it out; for me, it’s completely normal.
If you still don’t get it, I can only say you lack taste.”
“…”
“Cut it out, I always have high standards.
If I fancied you, then you’d be the one lacking taste,” Zhang Xiaoxi retorted, not giving in.
“I think you’re just jealous; you must have fallen for me, that’s why you sound so sour.
Am I right, hit the nail on the head?
Just say it if you like me; I won’t make fun of you,” Tangyu said.
“I—let me vomit first, okay?
Stop grossing me out.
I’m not jealous of you; don’t be too narcissistic.
As if all the men in the world were gone.
Besides, I wouldn’t want something others have used; I’m not that low-class,” Zhang Xiaoxi said.
Tangyu was also defiant: “What do you mean ‘used’?
I’m brand-new, still a virgin, okay?”
Zhang Xiaoxi glared at Tangyu and burst into mocking laughter, “Still a virgin?
Such an old virgin?”
“…What do you mean ‘old virgin’?
I’m still very young, I just turned sixteen in Chinese age,” Tangyu said.
“Pfft, but you’re actually twenty-six,” Zhang Xiaoxi mercilessly cut in.
“…Nonsense, I’m clearly only twenty-five, okay?
Not twenty-six.
You have no grounds to criticize me.
Are you not a virgin anymore?” Tangyu said seriously.
“Uh…
Who said I’m not?
I am too,” Zhang Xiaoxi said.
“Since you are too, then you have no grounds to criticize me.
I thought you felt superior.
I’m a virgin, I’m proud of it.
How about it, can you still find a man as pure as me?” Tangyu puffed out his chest, a proud look on his face.
“…”
The two of them bantering did resemble a pair of bickering childhood sweethearts.
Zhang Xiaoxi silently watched them argue, a hardly noticeable expression flashing through her eyes.
Tangyu had never really bickered with anyone before, but today he had a verbal duel with Zhang Xiaoxi and found it quite enjoyable and lively.
Just then, two figures approached, and Tangyu’s eyebrows instinctively raised, as he sensed a familiar and slightly annoying aura.
Tangyu turned his head, his eyes slightly squinting, and focused on the two people coming their way.
Leading the way was the infamous Liu Dingyang, whose unique evil aura was highly recognizable.
With Tangyu’s sharp perception, he had discerned it was Liu Dingyang approaching him.
Following behind Liu Dingyang was a man Tangyu did not quite recognize, but his appearance reminded Tangyu of someone else, the president of the Donglin University Sanda Association, He Ye.
Thinking of He Ye naturally made Tangyu think of another person: He Ming.
He was the mastermind behind Ma Tian and Fei Yangzhi in Linwu County, and Tangyu had long known from Xiao Yu that he was one of Liu Dingyang’s men.
So, seeing the two of them did not surprise Tangyu at all.
Sworn enemies often meet, making Tangyu’s displeasure arise, especially towards Liu Dingyang, whose repeated offenses had made Tangyu want to measure his opponent’s real capability.
Seeing Liu Dingyang walk toward him, the corners of Tangyu’s mouth slightly lifted, revealing a sly smile.
If he was coming voluntarily, it was just as Tangyu wished.
Zhang Xiaoxi, seeing the menacing Liu Dingyang, looked at Tangyu with some concern.
She was well aware of Liu Dingyang’s notoriety.
Zhang Xiaodong frowned slightly, glanced at Zhang Xiaoxi, then at Tangyu, and seeing Tangyu’s relaxed and carefree expression, her heart eased.
The situation here had suddenly attracted the attention of many, who began to speculate quietly.