My Girlfriend is a Cold and Aloof Sickly Beauty 148

Chapter 148: Gossip at the Bar

At 8:00 PM, outside the Moonlit Brew Bar.

This was the first time Jiang Xue and Xiao Luohan had gone out with their two mothers, and to a bar at that, so they were both a little nervous.

“Is there anything we should pay attention to after we go in?” Xiao Luohan asked proactively as Ms. Jiang parked the car.

“Your stomachs aren’t very good, so I suggest ordering non-alcoholic cocktails or other drinks tonight,” Ms. Wei reminded them gently. “For snacks, I recommend the lemon chicken feet, black pepper chicken wings, and tempura fries combo.”

“A little alcohol is also fine,” Ms. Jiang added after turning off the engine. “If you feel tipsy, just tell us, and we’ll go home immediately.”

It was a bar decorated in a traditional Chinese style, but with some Western and Japanese elements, a mix of styles, but overall, it looked quite beautiful.

In Ms. Wei’s words, this bar itself was a unique cocktail.

“We met here,” Ms. Wei said, looking at the relief on the wall with a nostalgic expression. “Actually, Moonlit Brew is also a well-known lesbian bar. Ruo Silin brought me here to experience it, and I unexpectedly fell in love with Jiang Jiang at first sight.”

“Jiang Jiang” was her nickname for Ms. Jiang. Xiao Luohan now knew that Ms. Jiang’s full name was Jiang Jiang, the same as the late Empress in the ancient world.

Ginger was pungent, but young ginger, sliced and marinated, could be a refreshing summer dish.

“It was a summer night with a full moon, perfect for gathering vetch and savoring ginger. We became a couple soon after.”

“…” Jiang Xue couldn’t help but admire Wei Mommy.

Being able to summarize such a personal story so calmly and frankly, was this what a true adult was like?

Perhaps because she heard the key words “lesbian bar,” Jiang Xue instinctively took Xiao Luohan’s hand before entering.

And then, as they approached the bar, she saw two familiar figures.

Even from their backs, she recognized them. One was Dr. Qi, and the other was Teacher Sui.

Teacher Sui, unusually, wasn’t wearing her usual traditional clothes, but a dark brown slip dress, her hair styled in loose curls.

Dr. Qi was wearing a white off-the-shoulder top and a tight denim skirt, her aura vastly different from her usual serious demeanor as a doctor.

They were sitting side by side, close enough to touch each other’s shoulders.

They didn’t notice the arrival of the Jiang family, engrossed in their conversation and drinks, their glasses clinking together with large movements. Jiang Xue, curious, noticed that some of their drinks had splashed into each other’s glasses.

Ms. Wei and Ms. Jiang naturally also noticed her gaze, but they were just here to let their daughters experience the atmosphere of a quiet bar. Reaching the bar, they told the bartender what they wanted.

The adults ordered their drinks, and Jiang Xue, looking at the menu, ordered a cocktail called “Peach Blossom Dream,” while Xiao Luohan chose “Flying Rainbow.”

“I’ll have the lemon chicken feet and tempura,” Jiang Xue said, deciding to try her mother’s recommendations.

Xiao Luohan was still looking at the menu, hesitant, when she heard Teacher Sui’s voice, “The fish cakes are delicious, with ketchup or sweet chili sauce.”

“Then I’ll have the fish cakes,” Xiao Luohan said to the waiter.

The bartender had already started shaking the cocktails. Since it was crowded today, Ms. Jiang found a table for four, took a number, and sat down, occasionally glancing towards Dr. Qi.

“It seems the arranged marriage between the Qi and Huang families isn’t going well,” Ms. Wei whispered. “Those two are clearly having more fun.”

“There really is an arranged marriage?” Jiang Xue asked in a low voice.

“The elders of the two families did have that intention, but it’s no longer an era where elders make all the decisions,” Ms. Wei chuckled. “It mainly depends on the children’s wishes now.”

The snacks arrived first. Jiang Xue put on disposable gloves, picked up a piece of tempura, and was about to feed it to Xiao Luo when she saw a somewhat familiar figure walk up to the bar.

She blinked, wondering if she was mistaken, so she fed Xiao Luo first, then turned around and saw that the person had already sat down next to Dr. Qi.

Oh no… why was Teacher Huang here too?!

Xiao Luohan was focused on eating the tempura Jiang Xue fed her, then tried the fish cakes.

The fish cakes with ketchup were indeed delicious, and after trying them with sweet chili sauce, her eyes lit up, and she dipped a piece and offered it to Jiang Xue.

“…Although it’s a bit mean, I feel like we should order some sunflower seeds or a watermelon platter,” Jiang Xue whispered into Xiao Luohan’s ear after eating the fish cake, gesturing towards the three at the bar.

Xiao Luohan looked over and was also surprised. The terms “Shura field” and “love triangle,” often mentioned in various novels, immediately came to mind.

They exchanged a look, and just then, the two cocktails they ordered, which had a shorter preparation time, arrived.

“That! One order of sunflower seeds and one watermelon platter, please!” Jiang Xue couldn’t help but say.

She would just be a little mean! If A-Xi were here, she would definitely do the same!

They had drinks and snacks, but the “targets” of Jiang Xue and Xiao Luohan’s observation seemed unfazed.

The live band started playing. Three young women sat on stage, the keyboardist and guitarist flanking the singer, performing a slow-paced pop song.

Xiao Luohan listened attentively. The tempura and fish cakes made her throat a little dry, but she hesitated, holding her cocktail glass.

The cocktail she ordered was called “Flying Rainbow.” She had been distracted when it arrived and only now noticed that the layers of liquid truly resembled a rainbow, very beautiful, and also… a little intimidating to drink.

Jiang Xue’s “Peach Blossom Dream,” on the other hand, was a light pink cocktail with a thin layer of mint syrup at the bottom and a few edible peach blossom petals floating on top, looking very refreshing.

“Can I try your drink?” she asked tentatively.

“Of course!” Jiang Xue generously handed her the glass. “Then in exchange, can I also try yours?”

Xiao Luohan: …

It was difficult to refuse this request, but she felt that since Jiang Xue had seen the drink when it arrived, she should have already noticed its “colorful” layers. After a few seconds of hesitation, she nodded.

“Peach Blossom Dream” was smooth, the refreshing peach juice and the mellow fragrance of peach blossom wine blooming on her tongue.

Xiao Luohan didn’t touch the mint syrup at the bottom for now, just took a few sips to moisten her throat. Seeing the watermelon platter arrive, she quickly ate some to counteract the alcohol, afraid of getting drunk and acting recklessly towards Jiang Xue here.

Jiang Xue, who had exchanged drinks with her, was in a dilemma. She wasn’t sure if she should stir the layered cocktail, since the layers were mainly for aesthetic purposes.

But if she stirred Xiao Luo’s drink, it would probably ruin its beautiful appearance. If she didn’t stir it, to taste the combined flavors, she would have to drink it all in one gulp.

Unable to decide, she asked her two experienced mothers for advice.

Ms. Jiang, as if recalling something, frowned and muttered, “Don’t drink it,” while Ms. Wei smiled brightly. “Stir it and drink! This way, Xiao Luo can also taste all the flavors in one sip. If you feel it’s a pity, remember to take a picture and post it on your Moments before drinking.”

Jiang Xue dubiously replied with an “oh,” then nudged Xiao Luohan, “Did you take a picture? I want to stir it and drink.”

Seeing Xiao Luohan take out her phone, she also took out hers, took a picture of “Flying Rainbow,” then remembered to also take a picture of “Peach Blossom Dream,” so she placed the two glasses together.

Feeling that this wasn’t enough, she even moved the sunflower seeds and watermelon closer, aimed the camera at the three at the bar, focused, and snapped a picture.

She sent this last picture to Xie Xitong.

【XiXi Xixi Xixi Xixi: [cat eating melon.gif]】

【XiXi Xixi Xixi Xixi: It’s a pity I’m not there, wuwuwu, I’m working overtime with Mei-jiejie QAQ Have some extra watermelon for me!】

Accompanied by the band’s music and singing, the atmosphere in the bar livened up a bit, and some girls even took the initiative to sit next to other patrons and chat casually.

In a “lesbian bar,” if you were sitting alone, being approached or even exchanging contact information wasn’t unusual.

Jiang Xue ate the lemon chicken feet while sipping her slightly spicy “Flying Rainbow” and listened to the conversation at the bar.

Teacher Huang, who had arrived later, had already finished half of her drink. Her glass was a classic style, with a single large ice sphere in it. According to Ms. Wei’s introduction, that type of glass was usually used for strong alcohol.

Strong alcohol was easy to get drunk on, so she suspected Teacher Huang was using it to bolster her courage.

Xiao Luohan started eating sunflower seeds.

Dr. Qi had told her not to eat them, as they were greasy, but since they were right there, and Dr. Qi was currently preoccupied, it shouldn’t be a problem to try a few.

The two mothers hadn’t expected this “first bar experience” to become a “gossip session” for the young couple and exchanged a helpless look.

But whether it was Dr. Qi, Teacher Sui, or Teacher Huang, they should all know what they wanted. This wasn’t a relationship they, as “adults,” could interfere with.

After observing the three at the bar, and then looking back at their own little couple, Ms. Jiang breathed a sigh of relief, while Ms. Wei’s smile deepened.

Under the watchful gaze of the four, Teacher Huang finally spoke, “So you skipped our family dinner to come here with her?”

Before Dr. Qi could answer, Teacher Sui leaned forward. “That’s not right, Mu Mu didn’t want to skip it, I was the one who dragged her here to drown my sorrows. You can have your sudden family dinner, but I can’t suddenly feel emo and need company?”

“What sorrows could you possibly have?” Teacher Huang asked, emboldened by the alcohol. “The Sui family lets you do whatever you want, you can get anything you want, even people…”

“I suggest you go home and make yourself some hangover soup,” Teacher Sui interrupted calmly. “We’ve been competing for so many years, and your only advantage is being her ‘childhood sweetheart,’ having grown up with her, and you still don’t understand her, how pathetic!”

Dr. Qi, sandwiched between them, felt her temples throbbing.

Teacher Sui was indeed feeling down. She had wanted to give Xiao Luo some “intensive training” after July, but considering that Xiao Luo’s health hadn’t fully recovered, she had repeatedly revised the practice plan with Dr. Qi during a video call, reaching a dead end. In the end, she had asked Dr. Qi if she could go out for drinks with her, needing some alcohol to stimulate her inspiration.

The Huang family dinner had indeed been a sudden invitation, reminding her of a strange relative from many years ago who would show up unannounced, then say with a smile, “I didn’t want to trouble you.”

With her past PTSD and her unwillingness to be romantically involved with Teacher Huang again, after discussing it with her family, she had simply declined the dinner invitation and agreed to Teacher Sui’s request.

But Teacher Huang had still managed to find her at the bar.