That evening, back at my new place, which I was still getting used to, I thought about the vast collection of books left by the previous owner. I pulled open a drawer where Shu Sheng hid his adult films, took out a stack, and threw them on the table, curious about his taste. I picked one and started watching. However, just a few minutes in, before reaching the climax, there was a knock at the door. Startled, I thought perhaps the volume was too loud, disturbing the neighbors, which would be embarrassing and damage Shu Sheng’s reputation. What if they thought there were two people here… I hurriedly turned off the DVD player, pretending to be busy as I opened the door. To my surprise, it was Su Ying. She flashed a charming smile: “I saw your light was on, and since I had nothing to do, I thought I’d come by for a chat. Are you free?” I was about to agree, but then remembered the pile of adult films and magazines on my table, which could ruin my reputation if seen. I hesitated, my face showing my indecision. Su Ying noticed and said calmly, “Are you busy? I won’t disturb you then.” It was rare for a beautiful woman to seek me out for a chat; I couldn’t just refuse. “You’ve got it all wrong. My place is just too messy since I just moved in. It’s not fit for a lady.” “Why don’t we go upstairs to your place then?” I suggested.
And so, we ended up in Su Ying’s room. Right at the entrance was a large aquarium filled with colorful saltwater fish swimming freely. Their colors were a testament to nature’s artistic mastery, something no painter could replicate. Maintaining such an aquarium requires patience and attention to detail like water temperature and pH, leading me to conclude that Su Ying was a patient person. We sat facing each other on the sofa, and she casually turned on the TV. Soon, we were chatting away, covering a wide range of topics. Perhaps because she had been in a few advertisements, her exposure to society was broader than most university students her age, and she was well-versed in media-related matters, making the conversation feel effortless.
