Chapter 487 Special Encounter~~
the Lu sisters also confirmed their guess that she knew about them coming over.Wearing pink pajamas, Zhao Ranzi scampered down the stairs with a thump, while Zhao Guang emerged from his bedroom and wa...Chapter 487: A Special Encounter~~
Xie Yujia's parents' home in New York was a two-story house located in a quiet residential area. The surrounding houses were of similar style, with some six-story apartments but no skyscrapers like those in Donghai City.
In this high-priced location, owning a house here implied a considerable wealth.
"Yujia!"
When they reached their front door, Xie Wanjun's parents immediately came out to greet them.
"Uncle! Aunt!" Xie Yujia cheerfully called out.
This year, her father was rapidly expanding his business in the United States and planned to open a factory in the western part of the country. However, they would be responsible for the main factory in New York, so he wanted to entrust this branch plant to his son Xie Wanjun.
Xie Wanjun was currently studying at Stanford University near San Francisco. If Xie Wanjun's parents were to take charge of the factory in the western United States, they could often reunite as a family.
After realizing this, his parents decided to give up their small business back home and join the efforts with Xie Ming’s couple in the United States.
Xie Wanjun's dream was to play for the NBA, but he could also be an excellent corporate manager. Xie Ming wanted to turn his factories in America into a family business, which had been progressing quite smoothly so far.
The classmates of Donghai University thought that Xie Yujia’s family background was ordinary, whereas her family conditions were actually much better than Li Lin's whose father did clothing business in Donghai City.
"It's really hot these days. Come on in," said Aunt Xie, pulling Xie Yujia inside the house.
The interior of the house was indeed cool, typical American-style bungalow with a garage and lawn. There were several trees planted beside the building as well.
Compared to the small villa by the seaside that Hao Ren’s family owned, this house had more rooms and larger areas.
Xie Yujia would come to America every summer vacation, so she was familiar with the place. It was Hao Ren who felt a bit out of place.
"Oh, this must be that younger brother Yujia often talks about…" said Uncle and Aunt Xie as they handed Hao Ren some drinks, grinning.
Xie Yujia’s face flushed red. She pouted and called out to her aunt, "Aunt!"
Hao Ren awkwardly chuckled, looking outside at the lawn and all the English signs around the house, feeling somewhat uncomfortable in America.
"Mom, we're going upstairs to rest," Xie Yujia said to Cheng Xi.
She was indeed bored sitting here and being teased by adults, so she preferred to go up to her room for a bit of rest.
"Go ahead," waved Cheng Xi.
Xie Yujia grabbed Hao Ren's arm and pulled him towards the stairs.
This second-floor wooden structure differed from domestic buildings, being lighter and more tranquil. Xie Yujia’s room was on the second floor facing the backyard. Through her window, she could see bustling commercial streets nearby but their noise didn't reach this serene spot.
The room had been reserved by her parents and was well equipped. Since Xie Yujia was coming over, they cleaned it thoroughly, making it very tidy and clean.
Xie Yujia was fortunate to have such caring parents. On the wall hung a photo of Xie Yujia with her parents on a beach, giving off a warm feeling. In this picture, she looked somewhat green compared to now, likely taken in recent years.
"How long are you staying" Xie Yujia asked Hao Ren as she sat by the bed.
“Let them catch up for a few days; I'm probably leaving after three or four days.” Hao Ren walked to the window and looked out at the small road behind, saying.
"Actually, I'm not very familiar with New York either. I just come here every summer to spend time with them and read books. Sometimes, I wander around American universities," said Xie Yujia as she sat on the edge of the bed, supporting herself with her hands and gently tapping her legs.
Hao Ren knew that Xie Yujia's parents were very busy, and since she was懂事, she didn't want to hinder their work. Looking at Xie Yujia’s calm expression, Hao Ren suddenly felt a surge of sympathy towards her.
"Let's go out for a walk," said Hao Ren as he walked over and pulled on her arm.
Xie Yujia was somewhat surprised, lifting her eyelashes and staring at him with beautiful eyes.
Hao Ren gave a slight tug to pull her up from the bed.
In her short skirt, as she moved, her fair thighs looked particularly graceful.
Dum dum dum dum... Hao Ren pulled Xie Yujia down the stairs.
"What's going on" Cheng Xi asked as she was wrapping up the dumplings.
"We're going out for a walk!" said Hao Ren.
"You just arrived from the plane and there’s still jet lag, why don't you rest for a while" Cheng Xi shouted back.
"No need," answered Hao Ren as he pulled Xie Yujia out of the house.
Seeing their backs, Xie Ming smiled, "It's okay. Young people have lots of energy."
Hao Zhonghua also smiled along, "This is Ah Ren’s first time in America, so he must be excited!"
Xie Yujia’s palm was cool and smooth, Hao Ren held her hand tightly as they ran outside. Ordinary people would feel exhausted after a flight of over ten hours, but since they were seated in the first class cabin and were also cultivators, how could they possibly feel tired
Today, Xie Yujia wore brown shorts paired with white sports shoes, along with a pink and white striped T-shirt featuring lace sleeves. She looked youthful and beautiful.
At eighteen years old, she was in the most vibrant period of her life. Gone were the days of ignorance and naivety, yet she hadn’t matured to the point of losing interest in everything. Just like a flower that had just bloomed.
Hao Ren was half a year older than her, but when they were young, he was called 'big brother' by her. This half-year difference wasn't significant now since they grew up together and suddenly found themselves at the prime of their youth.
"Taxi!" Xie Yujia waved her hand to hail a taxi at the intersection.
She pulled Hao Ren inside, then told the driver something in English.
Hao Ren had never expected that Xie Yujia’s English was so good; this was because she spent two long vacations every year in America.
The taxi wove through the streets and alleys of Brooklyn. Leaning against the car window, Xie Yujia looked around at the scenery outside curiously.
From her expression, it seemed that she hadn't thoroughly explored New York before.
The taxi stopped in front of a large cathedral, whereupon Xie Yujia got out with Hao Ren. She then handed over the prepared dollars to the driver.
The church's entrance had an inclined stone plaque. Placing her finger between her lips and slightly bending down, Xie Yujia read it attentively.
Hao Ren knew from previous times studying together that when she put a finger in front of her mouth, it meant she was reading carefully.
The brown shorts rose up a bit at the back due to her bent posture, revealing more fair thigh.
Standing straight with one hand on her knee and another near her mouth, her bright eyes scanned the plaque word by word.
The grayish-black dilapidated church formed an excellent backdrop for Xie Yujia in her pink and white attire.
This scene is even more beautiful than a postcard. Unfortunately, Hao Ren doesn't have a camera; otherwise, they could take an artistic photo.
"This Loreto Madonna Church was built at the beginning of the 20th century and has a long history..." Xie Yujia turned around to look at Hao Ren and circled the church but couldn’t find any entrance. She felt somewhat disappointed.
Hao Ren smiled at her enthusiastic attitude.
When she came to America before, she didn't wander around New York because it wasn’t that she found New York uninteresting, rather it was because she wanted someone to accompany her.
"Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill are also famous scenic spots in Brooklyn," Xie Yujia walked back to Hao Ren’s side and said happily.
"Let's go and take a look then." Hao Ren smiled.
"Yes!" Xie Yujia nodded vigorously, went to the road corner, waved her hand, and hailed a taxi.
Xie Yujia was full of interest at every scenic spot.
New York is very large, and the population-dense Brooklyn Borough is also not small. They had already visited several important places and then walked across the famous Brooklyn Bridge that connects Brooklyn Borough with Manhattan Borough.
Xie Yujia was in a good mood, often showing a radiant smile.
Although she has been to New York several times before, she herself wasn't particularly playful, so during previous visits to New York, she just came to accompany her parents. She had never visited these places far away from the city center.
This time with Hao Ren accompanying her, she was like a genuine tourist. With a map and her vague impression of New York, she set out to find famous scenic spots and unique buildings one by one.
Hao Ren's English isn't as good as Xie Yujia’s, so he closely followed her. Sometimes, he didn’t see the beauty in some places while Xie Yujia would study them carefully before explaining their intricacies to Hao Ren, making him feel enlightened too.
New York is a magical city with streets that have an entirely different flavor from Donghai City. With abundant energy, Xie Yujia led the way and looked at various places; when they got lost occasionally, she would check her map and return to their route.
Following closely behind her, Hao Ren listened to her somewhat clumsy explanations. Suddenly, it felt as if he had gotten to know a completely different Xie Yujia.
This strange feeling was like him traveling alone in New York and coincidentally meeting another girl who also came for sightseeing. They would team up and walk together everywhere, running around east and west… Wearing short skirts, sneakers, pastel T-shirts, this energetic, cheerful, and youthful girl with the illusion of a chance encounter, how could one not like her
From Broadway to the Empire State Building, from Chinatown to Wall Street, from The Metropolitan Museum of Art to American Natural History Museum… Xie Yujia toured all the places she hadn't visited before in one breath.
In the end, they arrived at Columbia University located in the heart of New York City and experienced the atmosphere of an American university campus.
The architectural style of this historic American university was clearly different from that of Donghai University; everywhere had a church-like style. This place was shaded by lush trees with vast green fields, and those blonde-haired blue-eyed boys and girls were sitting on the grasslands talking or quietly reading books, quite unlike the atmosphere at Donghai University.
If Xie Yujia were to study in America, she should also be able to enter such prestigious universities, Hao Ren thought.
"Let's rest for a while." Hao Ren pulled Xie Yujia onto the grassland.
Just like at Donghai University, even though it was summer vacation, there would still be many students who didn't return home. Hao Ren and Xie Yujia blended into this world-renowned university, looking like international students not returning to their homeland for summer break.
The grassland was warmed by the sun. Hao Ren had walked around with Xie Yujia all day and felt a bit tired, so he could use some rest.
Those European-American students discussing issues saw Hao Ren and Xie Yujia pass by them and couldn't help but look at them several times more.
Hao Ren was a typical Oriental handsome guy, while Xie Yujia was an exquisite Oriental beauty. Walking together gave them the impression of being a golden couple, attracting these European-American students - they walked side by side so perfectly matched and yet so plain, displaying the elegance of the East.
Hao Ren found a spot under the tree shade, bent down to sit, then relaxed fully and lay flat on the grassland.
Xie Yujia sat next to Hao Ren, pulled up her short skirt carefully, then cautiously laid beside Hao Ren sideways.
Hao Ren reached out his hand and placed it under her head, serving as a pillow for her.
Xie Yujia was startled, then turned to look at Hao Ren. Her face flushed red.
The energetic and playful feeling she had just exhibited vanished, transforming her back into the quiet and reserved Xie Yujia.
A blue sky with white clouds above.
Pointing her toes in a direction where there were spires of classical buildings.
Hao Ren's arm felt the fine strands of hair on the back of Xie Yujia’s head and couldn't resist wanting to finger through those stray hairs that slipped into his fingers.
Her black hair was very fine and soft, like her thoughts.
Xie Yujia opened her beautiful eyes and gazed at the sky as if she too had something on her mind.
Suddenly, she sat up and walked over to some foreign students. After a brief exchange with them, she borrowed a book and returned to Hao Ren.
Hao Ren smiled at her, thinking that Xie Yujia was quite capable. Putting aside his English proficiency, he wouldn't have had the nerve to ask an unfamiliar student for a book.
Xie Yujia opened this entirely English novel and leaned against Hao Ren's arm again, reading carefully.
The sunlight filtered through the leaves of trees, creating dappled patterns on Xie Yujia’s delicate body and her pretty face. It gave off a mysterious beauty.
Perhaps she found the position uncomfortable, Xie Yujia adjusted slightly and placed her head on Hao Ren's shoulder. Then, moving her soft body, she put her head down onto his belly.
Hao Ren’s abdominal muscles were well-defined and just right for cradling Xie Yujia’s head without being too deep, making a natural pillow.
Reclining on the grass, Hao Ren helplessly looked at Xie Yujia and realized she could be playful too.
He reached out to touch her forehead; it felt smooth with soft hair in front of her face, like fur.
Xie Yujia slightly rolled her eyes and gave him a little glare.
Hao Ren couldn't help but smile. Then he stroked her cheek—smooth with just the right amount of elasticity… Xie Yujia finally turned to look at Hao Ren, pouting and squinting her eyes as if she were displeased.
Hao Ren looked back at her. Suddenly, he felt a sense that he quite liked Xie Yujia.
In the distance, two foreign students were kissing outside of the classroom building.
Xie Yujia sensed Hao Ren’s gaze change and her face turned red again.
She had kissed Hao Ren before but that was out of impulse. It wasn't comparable to what she felt now.
The moment seemed frozen in time as Hao Ren slowly moved towards Xie Yujia’s flushed lips.
Xie Yujia blushed and closed her eyes, her black eyelashes trembling slightly.
Smack smack... a wet and warm object pressed against Hao Ren's cheek.
Hao Ren turned to see Xiao Bai wagging his tail happily and licking Hao Ren’s cheek affectionately.
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