half thorns, half joy

"Xiaoxuan, you came just in time. I have something to do today and I have to leave early. You can help me with 10 minutes of shift." As soon as Tang Xuan entered the coffee shop, she was pulled over by her colleagues.

Tang Xuan has a cheerful personality and is very friendly in dealing with people and things. Naturally, she readily agreed to her colleague's request, "Okay, you can go to work first."

Seeing that the manager was not there, the colleague leaned close to Tang Xuan's ear and lowered his voice, "Didn't you ask for leave recently and didn't come here? Last week a handsome guy came looking for you."

"Find me?"

"Yes, I just asked why you were not here. I said you asked for leave and he didn't ask any more."

Tang Xuan frowned, "Do you remember the exact date?"

"It should be last Thursday. That handsome guy has been coming to our store and sitting by the window for an entire afternoon. Do you have any impression?"

Being mentioned by a colleague, Tang Xuan quickly realized that the so-called handsome guy should be Xiao Zihan.

Xiao Zihan would take the initiative to find her?Why?
Various doubts arose in Tang Xuan's heart, but she didn't show it on her face. She smiled and said to her colleague, "Thank you for telling me, don't you want to go first? Go, I'll take charge here."

"That's good enough, I'll treat you to dinner next time."

After her colleagues left, Tang Xuan put on her apron and started to work. She secretly pondered Xiao Zihan's thoughts.Xiao Zihan would take the initiative to ask her, which means that at least in Xiao Zihan's heart, there is a person like her, not to mention that Xiao Zihan regards her as a friend who also likes to read books, or a chance encounter girl who can chat, at least remember her this person.

The first step has been successful, Tang Xuan is not sure what will happen next.

But no matter what, she couldn't give up easily.Even if she can't become Xiao Zihan's girlfriend, but just a good friend, she can still get a little closer to Xiao Shi.

"Hi, you are here today."

A pleasant male voice sounded behind her. Tang Xuan turned her head and saw Xiao Zihan walking towards her holding a book.

"Yeah." Tang Xuan smiled awkwardly and explained awkwardly, "School was quite busy a few days ago, so I asked for leave."

"That's good. I'm still worried if you're sick."

"I have a bit of a cold, but I'm fine now." Tang Xuan echoed, "There are still vacant seats here, take a seat."

Xiao Zihan didn't sit down right away, he took out the bottom book in his arms and handed it to Tang Xuan, with a warm smile, "See you off."

Tang Xuan took the book and looked at it. The original French edition of "Flowers of Evil" was beautifully packaged, obviously a collector's edition.Tang Xuan wondered, "Why... why did you give me the book, and... I can't read French either."

"It's not interesting, I'll leave you a souvenir." Xiao Zihan pulled out his chair and sat down. Regarding the gift to Tang Xuan, he didn't show too much emotion, just like drinking water and eating, very casual.

Tang Xuan was stunned for a few seconds, then asked Xiao Zihan, "You came to me last week to give me this?" Just after she finished asking, Tang Xuan saw the manager looking towards her and Xiao Zihan, and quickly said, "You Wait a moment."

After finishing speaking, she carried the book and the menu to the cashier and ordered a cup of latte, and when it was finished, she gave it to Xiao Zihan, "Give me the book, and I'll buy you coffee."

"Okay." Xiao Zihan showed a hint of helplessness, and continued: "By the way, I came to you last week to ask if you like tennis."

"I really like it, what's the matter?" Tang Xuan answered carefully.

Hearing Tang Xuan said that he likes it, Xiao Zihan's brows became a little happy, "Then are you free this Saturday? I have a competition at our school, do you want to come and see?"

"...Maybe..." Tang Xuan looked at the anticipation on Xiao Zihan's face, paused deliberately, and said, "Maybe not."

"Busy?" Xiao Zihan asked.

"Well, I have to work."

"OK then."

Tang Xuan pretended not to notice the disappointment in Xiao Zihan's eyes, and left Xiao Zihan's seat.She knew very well that it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Xiao Zihan to invite her to watch the game, but deep down in her heart, a calm and rational voice told her that she couldn't agree so easily.

For a man like Xiao Zihan, a girl who is too easy to date should not be taken to heart.

Xiao Zihan still sat until the evening before leaving. Tang Xuan deliberately did not appear in front of Xiao Zihan, but kept secretly observing Xiao Zihan, more cautious than before.

In the blink of an eye, it was Saturday, and Tang Xuan returned to the dormitory after finishing her tutoring.Everyone in the dormitory had gone out to play, and even Huang Tingting, who usually had the best relationship with Tang Xuan, had disappeared, and the room was empty.

Tang Xuan took a shower and changed her clothes. She sat on the bed and played with her mobile phone. She habitually clicked on the forum of the school next door to read the latest posts related to Xiao Zihan.

As soon as I entered, I saw a poster for a tennis match.

Tang Xuan clicked on it, and Xiao Zihan's sunny and handsome photo appeared on the screen, really attracting people's attention.While sliding down absently, she was thinking about Xiao Zihan's invitation to her that day.

Seeing that the girls in the post were almost all flattering and licking Xiao Zihan's screen, Tang Xuan suddenly became worried. She couldn't help but wonder if Xiao Zihan not only invited her to watch the competition, but also invited other girls?She directly rejected Xiao Zihan that day, was she acting too indifferent?Although it is said that if you are too enthusiastic, you will be disliked if you post it backwards, but if you are too cold, it will not have much interest.

The more Tang Xuan thought about it, the more she felt that this was not the case. She bit her lip and found Xiao Zihan's game time in the afternoon in the post. Seeing that there would be the last game in half an hour, she had a new plan in her heart.

After quickly getting out of bed and changing into a pure white skirt, wearing a gray mid-length loose-fitting sweater, and putting down her freshly washed hair, Tang Xuan left the dormitory and headed to the University of Finance and Economics next door.

The competition was held in the gymnasium. It was not the first time Tang Xuan had been to the University of Finance and Economics. She was already familiar with the buildings of the University of Finance and Economics.

Although the sound insulation of the gymnasium is very good, one can still hear the boiling cheers and applause as soon as one approaches the gymnasium.Tang Xuan stared at the canteen not far from the gymnasium in a daze for a second, then walked over to buy a bottle of mineral water, held it in her hand, and then walked towards the gymnasium.

Because it was an intramural competition, the lineup was not huge, and most of the people watching the competition were students from the same school, so there was no need for a ticket or student ID check, so Tang Xuan went in directly.

She walked all the way down the steps and stood on the bottom step of the stands.At this moment, Xiao Zihan's match had already started. Tang Xuan could see Xiao Zihan holding the racket, bending slightly, and earnestly preparing to catch the ball.

"Come on, Xiao Zihan!" A girl shouted not far away. Tang Xuan looked around and saw a circle of girls holding red flags and banners in their hands, as if they were Xiao Zihan's fans. .

Tang Xuan silently sized up the girls, and pursed her lips when she saw the expensive bags and dazzling accessories around them.

In the past, she never cared about these extraneous things, nor would she envy other people's famous brands.But she knew very well that people depended on clothes, and if she wanted to attract Xiao Zihan's attention and stand out from so many girls, she had to put in a little effort.

But right now she simply doesn't have time to prepare those gorgeous accessories, let alone, with her conditions, she can't afford them at all.

After pondering for a while, Tang Xuan suddenly had an idea when she saw flower petals floating from nowhere on the steps.