Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption-Chapter 52 Ying Nuo’s Heartbreak

"Dad, Mom, Ye’er, when did you all come back? I was originally reading and somehow fell asleep, why is Ye’er so happy?" Luo Feng came out of the bedroom, sleepy-eyed, was just about to yawn, but seeing Dad’s displeased face, he got scared and quickly covered his mouth.

"Ye’er, have your brother run five extra laps tonight!" Luo Zhenggang finished speaking and strode toward the study, Luo Feng’s face crumpled like a steamed bun: "Dad, I really just slept for a bit, I was reading the whole time, right, Ye’er’s classmate Ying Nuo can vouch for me, Ye’er, she told you to give her a call back..." He glanced at the time: "It’s been about forty minutes since her call!"

"Alright, I’ll help Brother find a witness." Ye’er made the call and luckily Ying Nuo answered, she asked with a smile: "Ying Nuo, didn’t I tell you that I was attending an elder’s birthday party, what’s up?"

"Ye’er, do you even consider me a good friend?" Ying Nuo’s voice was angry with a hint of crying.

"Nuonuo, you’re my best friend, you should know that, uh..." Ye’er paused slightly: "Is it because you learned I chose sciences, you’re upset?"

"Luoluo, didn’t we agree to apply for humanities together and be desk-mates? You obviously got bored and tossed me aside, Tang Luo applied for sciences and you did too, you even hid your application form from me. Luoluo, how can you say that we’re best friends?" Ying Nuo could barely hold back her sobs, clearly hurt by this issue.

Ye’er, feeling guilty, pondered a bit: "Nuonuo...I’m sorry, do you have time right now? Can we meet and talk it over, alright?"

"Hmmph, what’s the point of talking now? You already lied to me. But I’m a bigger person, I won’t stoop to your level. Tomorrow I’ll also switch to sciences with the homeroom teacher!" Ying Nuo answered begrudgingly.

"Nuonuo, KFC on Nanjing Road, three twenty. If you don’t come, I’ll wait for you!" Although Ye’er’s voice sounded normal, tears streamed down her face; she really should fully trust her loving and principled friend.

Luo Feng grabbed a tissue and gently wiped his sister’s tears: "Why are you crying? Is Nuonuo mad at you? Do you need me to explain for you?"

"Pfft!" Ying Nuo on the other end of the phone was amused by Luo Feng’s tender consoling and couldn’t help but laugh: "Luoluo, your brother is so nice to you. As your friend for so long, I’ve never met him. Bring him along today for a good look!"

"Stop it, what are you saying? What do you mean by ’a good look’?" Ye’er sniffled: "Hmph, I won’t bother arguing with you, I need to change quickly, see you in a bit!"

"You little rascal, did I say yes? Bad egg Luoluo..." Ying Nuo’s mutterings could barely be heard as Ye’er listened to the call disconnecting before gently setting the phone down.

"Ye’er, why haven’t you mentioned you were choosing sciences? Your strength is in humanities, what’s going on here?" Wen Xin approached anxiously, having been holding back her concerns.

"Mom, I’ll explain everything tonight, is that okay? I’m going to see Nuonuo now," Ye’er gave Mom a peck on the forehead: "Mom, you have to trust my choice!"

"You girl, Mom just can’t understand you more and more," Wen Xin gestured dismissively: "Alright, go on then, tonight explain it to your Dad and me together."

...

Donning khaki shorts, a white doll shirt, and orange flip-flops, her hair still styled from the banquet, Luo Feng sized up his sister: "Ye’er, I like you dressed like this, you were pretty before, but there was an untouchable nobility that made people afraid to come close."

Ye’er took a look at her older brother, in grey-blue casual pants and a dark blue lettered T-shirt, with black flip-flops – a particularly masculine outfit, and she nodded in satisfaction: "Brother, you look really handsome dressed like that. If you end up wooing Nuonuo, just marry her and bring her home as my sister-in-law!"

The siblings arrived at KFC just at a quarter past three, and at this quieter time, not many customers were around. Ye’er quickly led the way to a secluded and safe spot.

Three minutes later, Ying Nuo burst in hurriedly, sweeping her gaze around before spotting Ye’er waving in the corner and ran over smiling. She was rushed and the weather was hot, leaving her little face flushed and beaded with fine sweat, and with eyes still red, obviously having been upset at home for more than a moment.

"Hurry and wipe your sweat, look at you. Don’t rush, I’m waiting, why hurry so much?" Ye’er quickly offered Ying Nuo a paper towel, her face full of concern.

Ying Nuo wiped off sweat while sizing up Luo Feng: "Luoluo, this is our brother, right? He’s really handsome!"

Ying Nuo’s direct compliment made Luo Feng embarrassed, and he scratched his head: "Nice to meet you, Nuonuo. I always get your calls looking for Ye’er, but this is our first time meeting in person. Nuonuo is also very beautiful!"

Ying Nuo stood beside Luo Feng and gestured for him to sit: "Brother, I want to sit with Luoluo. Can you sit opposite us? Is that okay?" As she said this, her hands were already making the inviting gesture, but she was still asking for approval?

Luo Feng quickly got up to move to the opposite seat, and after he had settled down, Ying Nuo nodded with satisfaction: "Brother, Luo Ye really wasn’t exaggerating. You’re not only handsome, but you also have a great figure. You must have a lot of girls chasing you at school, huh?"

"No... not really!" Luo Feng looked for help towards his sister. He wasn’t good at dealing with girls in the first place, and before going out, his sister had talked about stuff like getting married, which made him even more constrained.

"Nuonuo, stop teasing our brother. He rarely interacts with girls and is not used to your assertive style. If you scare him off, there will be no one to foot the bill!" Luo Ye quickly changed the subject: "Brother, I want a strawberry sundae. Nuonuo wants two taro tarts, a mango sundae. Nuonuo, do you want a burger and taro pie as well?"

Ying Nuo rolled her eyes discontentedly: "Isn’t it too early for that? You want me to eat so much, are you trying to fatten up a pig? Just the tart and sundae will do... Oh, and add a taro pie too!"

Worried someone would become irritated, Luo Ye turned her head and stared out the window, continuously rubbing her cheeks, while Luo Feng’s face turned tomato red, escaping to the cashier like he was fleeing.

Ying Nuo pinched Luo Ye in irritation: "Laughing... still laughing, you have the nerve to laugh. I’m purposefully eating an extra taro pie just so you’ll feel the pinch when I get home. Humph, dare to lie to me!"

Luo Ye feigned a dramatic heartache: "I’m dying, you’ve eaten a whole lunch’s worth!"

Ying Nuo paused, then turned Luo Ye’s head towards herself: "You know, I just realized, Luoluo, you look really pretty dressed like this. You can totally compete with me!"

"Thanks for the compliment, Nuonuo. To be on the same level as you, I’m extremely honored!" Someone was feeling guilty, but very cooperatively bantered with Ying Nuo.

"Hmph, stop pretending. Out with it!" Ying Nuo let go and her small face fell again.

Luo Ye stopped joking around, looked around, and Ying Nuo did the same, full of confusion: "What’s with all the secrecy?"

"I’m a 007 agent, didn’t you know?" Luo Ye teased again.

"Cut it out, nobody else can hear us here. No matter what the reason, spit it out fast. The sooner it’s out, the sooner you’re free, don’t you understand? Delaying won’t do you any good!" Ying Nuo pointed to her heart: "This time, your actions weren’t just a little hurtful to me. If there isn’t a good reason for it, wait and see how I’ll deal with you!"

Luo Ye organized her thoughts and looked seriously at Ying Nuo: "Nuonuo, I once asked your dad for a favor, he didn’t tell you, did he?"

"No, he didn’t. What’s up... Did someone bully you? Why didn’t you tell me?" Ying Nuo’s expression turned anxious.

"It’s nothing like that. Actually, my mom’s company had some issues, and I asked your dad for help, and told him not to reveal anything he saw to you. Nuonuo..." Luo Ye took Ying Nuo’s hand: "Before, I mentioned that my dad is a civil servant and my mom has a leisurely job. I didn’t lie about that, but my dad’s position as a civil servant is pretty high. He’s a standing deputy mayor and my mom is the boss of a company. The place I’ve been telling you I’d take you to change your image, is actually my mom’s company."

Shangguan Yingnuo was stunned for quite a while, then touched Luo Ye’s head and chuckled: "Luoluo, stop dragging things out and teasing me. Can we talk serious?"

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