[CH.58] Senior Sister's Evasion (Part 1)
The bar was playing soft and gentle music in the evening. It was just the beginning of the night, and there were only a few customers in the bar. Besides the couple cuddling in the corner, the only person who had come to drink at this time was Li Meiting, who was sitting at the bar.
However, it would be more accurate to say that Li Meiting was here to pass the time in this familiar place rather than to drink.
She held a glass of pure whiskey in her hand for over half an hour. The ice had melted, but she hadn't finished her drink.
"Sigh..."
Perhaps the sigh Li Meiting let out reached the ears of the female bartender, as she couldn't contain her curiosity any longer.
"Meiting, why have you been sighing all this time? Did you have a breakup?"
"More or less."
"Really? Can you have a breakup?" The bartender's expression froze for a moment. "Is that for real or not?"
Li Meiting often came to this bar to drown her sorrows. Because she came here almost every day, and her alcohol tolerance was impressive, she would spend a considerable amount each time. Over time, she became familiar with the bartender here.
They couldn't be called friends, just acquaintances. The bartender knew what kind of alcohol Li Meiting liked – something with a sour taste and a rich flavor. Because of this, the bartender would create special cocktails for Li Meiting, and even update the bar's drink menu based on her preferences.
"A beautiful girl like you experiencing a breakup means the guy is either a scoundrel or gay!"
"Well... actually, it's not really a breakup. But it's close to being one..."
The bartender blinked. "What do you mean?"
"Just that, quite literally."
Last night, Li Meiting had slept with Alice. Not only had they slept together, but they had done it many, many times.
Alice's body attracted Li Meiting, whether it was the sweet scent, the soft touch, it was like a bottomless abyss, continuously drawing her in.
When Alice's soft and tender body collapsed in Li Meiting's arms, when she gasped, when she cried and wanted to refuse, all that Li Meiting possessed in her heart was pure possession.
Then, unconsciously, they went on for three and a half hours.
Alice had said the hypnotic effect would end in an hour. If she noticed that time had exceeded, wouldn't Li Meiting's pretense of being hypnotized be exposed?
What would Alice say then?
She would be angry... she would definitely be angry...
"I mean, I don't really understand what you've been through, but aren't you overthinking it a bit?"
"Uh... What do you mean?"
"I mean, you're just overthinking it. Most guys have various interests, like playing sports, video games, or their bros. My ex used to ignore my calls and reply slowly all the time. If you're bothered by something like that, you probably shouldn't worry about it – as long as the person you like isn't a scoundrel, you shouldn't be concerned."
The last sentence was based on the bartender's own experience, her ex-boyfriend would ignore her when he was with another girl.
"But, to be honest, we're not really in a relationship... we haven't defined it yet."
"Oh, oh, oh!" The bartender suddenly went crazy, grabbing Li Meiting's arm and enthusiastically said, "I got it. Don't tell me what happened. Let me guess if I'm right."
"You had a one-night stand with someone, right? No, that's not it. If that were the case, you wouldn't be so worried right now. I guess you had a somewhat romantic encounter with someone you have feelings for, and then... wait, that's not right either..."
The bartender hurriedly said, and before Li Meiting could react, she furrowed her brow and fell into deep thought.
"Did the other person invite you first, or did you invite them first? If you invited them first, are you afraid they'll think you're too reserved? If they invited you first, are you worried they'll mind your experience?"
Li Meiting tapped the bar and interrupted, "Can we pause for a moment? How did you come to this conclusion? Besides, I... have no experience with men at all. I've said a long time ago that I don't date guys!"
"Oh?! I used to think you were joking. You really don't date men? If that's the case... I understand now. You've been with other girls and made them feel unsatisfied, and now you're worried they might dislike you, right?"
"Why do you always think about such things!"
"It must be about those things. We're all adults, you shouldn't be worrying like a little kid about all sorts of nonsense. How far have you gone with the person you like? Have you kissed? Oh, sorry—kissing might be a bit too fast, you probably just held hands, right?"
The female bartender joked in a teasing manner, imitating the tone of young girls in TV dramas and playfully tapping Li Meiting's shoulder with her fingers.
"Ew, you touched her hand! You pervert!"
"Shoo, get out of here. Don't gross me out."
"Fine, it's no fun. Just tell me if it's true. You've been with the girl you like, right? That kind of 'being together' between people of the same sex, a forbidden yet pure 'being together'—ah, please accept my body, dear sister!"
The female bartender pretended to be dramatic, hugging herself and acting flirtatious. There were only four people in the small shop, and the couple in the corner also looked at the bartender, making the atmosphere extremely awkward for a moment.
Li Meiting and the female bartender simultaneously smiled and nodded at the couple to indicate that everything was normal. The female bartender finally toned down her peculiar manner of speaking.
"Have you ever said or heard those kinds of words?" she asked.
Li Meiting chuckled and said, "Absolutely not! Dear sister... Where did you even hear such terms?"
"In yuri manga, don't you use those words?"
"Definitely not!"
"So, what do you say then? Do you say things like 'I have to go' or 'I can't hold it any longer'? Do you say those kinds of things?"
Faced with the bartender's relentless questioning, Li Meiting's stress levels continued to rise. She slapped her face in frustration and admitted, "Yes, I've been with the girl I like. And we've been together for a while, so... I'm worried she might dislike me. That's all I can tell you. Can you lay off now?"
"Wow, you're really into yuri, huh?" The female bartender's eyes sparkled with excitement. "If you hadn't admitted it, I would've thought you were just pretending."
"Ugh, you're so annoying..."
"It's okay, I'll treat you to drinks tonight. By the way, what's it like being with a girl? I've never been with a girl before. Is it comfortable? Do you use props?"
"Seriously, why do you have so many questions?"
"I'm just a curious baby," the bartender made a cute expression. "Don't you think curiosity is an adorable quality?"
Li Meiting ignored the bartender and rolled her eyes. "No, it's just annoying."
"Then, what about a girl like me in her early twenties pretending to be cute like a baby? Is that cute?"
Li Meiting slumped over the bar and said, dispirited, "Not really... But honestly, you don't need to be cute. You'd be fine if you just didn't talk."
"Haha. Relax, don't mind me," the female bartender patted Li Meiting on the shoulder. "I might not understand much about girls being together with other girls, but I think you'd be better off not passing time with me. The girl invited you, right? Why not meet up with her sooner?"
"It's... a bit complicated," Li Meiting sighed. "What you know is only part of the story. There are many things I can't really..."
"Tsk, aren't you being even more annoying than me now? You've already been with her, so you should think about the consequences before accepting it. I understand your concerns since we're both girls. But if you were a guy, you'd be a classic jerk in my eyes. Stop avoiding it and go back soon."
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