8

8

At the blind date table, Lu Xiao was courteous in his manners and eloquent in speech, even thoughtfully closing the window for fear that I might catch a cold.

I was a bit flattered, burying my head in the food, inevitably getting stuffed.

I went to the restroom, and when I came out, I unexpectedly saw someone.

At first, I didn't recognize Xu Huai because his current disheveled appearance was such a stark contrast to the past.

His eyes were bloodshot, his hair looked like it hadn't been tended to for days, and his chin was covered with a bluish stubble.

In all the time I've known him, I've never seen him like this.

Xu Huai's mouth opened and closed, momentarily not knowing where to start, and after a long pause, he spoke, "I miss you."

"We're already over." I looked at him calmly.

"Can we... get back together?"

"No." I replied resolutely.