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Chapter 830 - 829: If you like it, don’t waste it

Chapter 830: Chapter 829: If you like it, don’t waste it

He had never pursued a girl before, but when he was abroad, his entrepreneurial brothers had countless experiences of chasing girls that he could copy and adapt.

Actually, there were many more direct and domineering methods, however, he feared frightening her.

Mentioning it might earn him the label of being pretentious, but anyway, in the eyes of Ling Shao and his group, she was the gangster’s daughter who, on the surface appeared innocent, but perhaps was more free-spirited and fun-loving than anyone else.

Yet, he firmly believed that, except for being born into a special family, she was no different from any other eighteen-year-old girl at heart.

She possessed a delicate heart and likewise, the desire for a beautiful relationship.

This probably was what people meant by ’beauty is in the eye of the beholder.’

After such self-proclamation, Yan Bo let himself follow his heart in pursuing her.

Knowing she was about to start school, over the past few days, in addition to fresh flowers, he had also continually sent over many useful or cute study materials.

Tong Xiaohua felt somewhat uneasy under his gaze, turned her face away, and nodded slightly, "Hmm, they’re pretty, but, please don’t send anymore, it’s a waste of money."

Even though Tong Xiaohua was born into a gangster family, her mother came from an aristocratic background, and influenced by her parents, Tong Xiaohua’s personality was a blend of both her parents’ characteristics, becoming a contradictory combination.

Yan Bo’s gaze stayed on her face, "Money is meant to be spent, and if it can buy a smile, it’s not a waste."

Tong Xiaohua turned her face back to him and said formally,

"Then I don’t like them anymore!"

Yan Bo was amused by her, "Then I will keep sending them until you do like them! I never give up halfway on anything."

It took Tong Xiaohua a long time to realize clearly that Yan Bo’s gentleness was just a façade, an illusion; in reality, beneath that gentle exterior, he was more domineering and stubborn.

And at that moment, she felt a bit flustered by his words.

"Please don’t send anymore... we can’t even fit them in the house..."

She found that although she was usually quite articulate, she became flustered and much less eloquent in front of him.

"I think your house is quite spacious, a bundle in the living room, a bundle in the dining room, a bundle in the study room, a bundle in the bedroom, there should always be room for them!"

It seemed that no matter what Tong Xiaohua said, Yan Bo always found a reason to persuade her.

Tong Xiaohua muttered to herself, trying to say something more when the staff at the front desk brought over two cups of coffee and snacks. She took the coffee, lowered her head, and pretended to drink to avoid lingering on the previous topic.

After all, he could send them if he wanted; it wasn’t her money being spent.

Yan Bo also picked up his coffee and took a sip, his gaze lingering on her downcast eyes.

After a while, seeing that she had shown no sign of looking up at him, he reluctantly changed the subject.

"Miss Tong, I have a question I’d like to ask you."

Only when he asked did Tong Xiaohua remember that he had indeed said that before.

Raising her head, her eyes met his.

His pupils were very dark and deep, seemingly possessing a mysterious force, as if staring into them could suck one’s soul right in.

Tong Xiaohua’s heart felt as if it had been fiercely tugged at once, and she had to take a deep breath before regaining her senses.

"Hmm, please go ahead."

"I’m curious, who designed the Chess and Card Club in the Clubhouse? My mom really loves that kind of antique yet elegant design. Could you introduce me to the designer?"

When Yan Bo learned that Tong was the largest shareholder of the Clubhouse, he became puzzled. No matter how he looked at it, Tong seemed like a coarse man, so where did he find the sophistication to create such a unique Chess and Card Club?

Tong Xiaohua paused for a moment, "Are you referring to the layout inside the Chess and Card Club?"

From what Yan Bo knew, each of the Chess and Card Club’s private rooms had a different layout that corresponded to the name of the room and its respective style.

"Yes, I’ve visited three rooms, and each one had a different layout."

Yan Bo had only been in L City for a little over a month, but he had already visited this place three times, which showed that he genuinely liked the Chess and Card Club here.

Before he knew the inside story, he thought to himself that the Boss must be a person of refined taste.

Of course, he hadn’t visited any other areas of the Clubhouse, and based solely on the layout and decoration of the Chess and Card Club, he had made such a guess.

Now he had confirmed that the Boss was a hearty man of the rivers and lakes, with no connection to elegance whatsoever.

"Mr. Yan, the layout of the Chess and Card Club was not designed by any designer, but was actually just my mom playing around," Tong Xiaohua explained.

Not understanding interior design, Tong Xiaohua only found the layout of the Chess and Card Club pleasing to the eye and didn’t think it was anything special, since the Study Room and Tea Art Room in her house were decorated in a similar style by her mom. Therefore, she never thought it stood out.

Yan Bo was quite surprised, "Your mom designed it?"

If it had been said to be designed by some grand master, he would have believed it.

He quickly searched for information about Tong Xiaohua’s mother, but strangely, her mother seemed to be very low-profile, or perhaps Tong had deliberately kept her hidden. The data he had obtained contained almost no information about her mother.

"Yeah, my mom doesn’t have many hobbies; she just enjoys tasting tea, painting, writing, and reading books."

Yan Bo finally understood why Tong, such a rough and uninhibited man, could raise a daughter as delicate and clear as Tong Xiaohua.

"Pity, I’m not like my mom!"

Tong Xiaohua sighed softly and placed her cup on the coffee table.

Seeing her mood visibly drop, Yan Bo felt a twinge of heartache and regretted bringing up such a topic, as it seemed to have stirred some unhappy memories for her.

"I’d really like to visit your Aunt one day..."

"They’ve gone abroad to have fun, and I don’t know when they’ll be back."

This wasn’t a secret, and Tong Xiaohua spoke naturally.

Yan Bo looked at her deeply, and although he felt it was a bit abrupt, he boldly asked.

"Since you’ll be eating dinner alone at home just like I do, how about we have dinner together tonight?"

Tong Xiaohua hadn’t expected that he would suddenly invite her for a meal just by asking a question, and an involuntary look of caution appeared on her face.

"I have arranged to have dinner with a few uncles, sorry!"

As she spoke and saw Manager Zhu approaching with the form, she stood up, "Mr. Yan, I apologize, Uncle Ming is waiting for me in the car, I must excuse myself!"

Yan Bo had been prepared for rejection the moment he spoke, so he wasn’t too disheartened. He also got up and said with a smile, "That’s okay, you go ahead. Let’s plan for another time."

The tone in which he spoke was less formal than at the beginning, and it carried a hint more of intimacy.

Tong Xiaohua nodded at him as a farewell gesture and instructed Manager Zhu, who had already approached, "Give Mr. Yan a 20% discount!"