bacchusnovels Chapter 327 That day will absolutely never come.
Chapter 327 That day will absolutely never come.
The next morning at 8:30.
The entrance to Han City University.
Li Mengli, Huo Qian, and Zhao Jiajia, three girls, were already standing by the roadside, carrying several large and small bags, waiting.
The weather is fantastic today; the sunshine is so warm and pleasant.
Everyone changed into very casual and comfortable clothes for the picnic.
Zhao Jiajia looked at the time on her phone and said somewhat anxiously:
"Why isn't Meng Han here yet? We were supposed to meet at nine o'clock!"
Li Mengli smiled and said:
"What's the rush? It's not even nine o'clock yet. He said last night that he was going to his family's vacation estate to change to a bigger truck, and he's probably on his way right now."
As they were talking, a black car drove smoothly from the street in the distance.
This car is very big, even bigger than a regular SUV, and looks very spacious.
The front of the car bears the very conspicuous three-pointed star logo.
This is a top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz MPV.
The car came to a smooth stop in front of the three girls.
The driver's side window rolled down, revealing Li Menghan's handsome face.
He was wearing a white hoodie and sunglasses today, and looked very sunny.
"Have you been waiting long? Get in the car!"
Li Menghan greeted them with a smile.
Zhao Jiajia's eyes lit up immediately when she saw the car.
She opened the car door, glanced at the interior, and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement:
"Wow! Menghan, your car is so luxurious!"
"These airline seats, this huge screen, and this mini-fridge... this is practically a mobile first-class cabin!"
Li Menghan smiled and said:
"When you go on a picnic, you'll definitely need to bring a lot of things, and the journey isn't short. Driving this kind of car makes everyone more comfortable."
"I spent ages in the garage yesterday before finally choosing this one."
Li Mengli and Huo Qian also got into the car.
The space inside the carriage was indeed very large; three people sitting in the back did not feel crowded at all.
Li Menghan got out of the car and helped them put their luggage and the prepared snacks into the trunk.
Just as he was about to get back into the driver's seat and start driving.
A black Rolls-Royce slowly pulled up beside them.
The car door opened, and a man dressed in a casual suit with a very composed demeanor stepped out of the car.
It was Lu Wenzhou.
Lu Wenzhou walked up to Li Menghan, smiling as he extended his hand:
"Good morning, Menghan."
Li Menghan was slightly taken aback when she saw Lu Wenzhou.
He turned his head and glanced at Li Mengli sitting in the car.
Li Mengli stuck out her tongue a little shyly and explained in a low voice:
"Um... last night when I was chatting with Lu Wenzhou, I casually mentioned that we were going on a picnic. He said he also wanted to relax, so I invited him to come along."
Li Menghan was still a little unhappy when she heard this.
But since his sister had already agreed, and Lu Wenzhou was already there, he couldn't very well send her back.
Li Menghan extended her hand and shook hands with Lu Wenzhou, her tone still quite polite:
"Good morning, Young Master Lu. Since you're here, let's get together. Please get in the car."
Lu Wenzhou smiled and nodded, then walked to the back and sat down with Li Mengli and the others.
After all five people got into the car, Li Menghan started the engine.
The Mercedes-Benz MPV smoothly drove out of the city and headed towards the campsite on the outskirts of Han City.
The atmosphere inside the carriage was very lively.
Zhao Jiajia is a restless person; she took out a bunch of snacks from her bag and shared them with everyone.
"Come on, everyone, have something to eat first. These are some trendy snacks that I specially bought at the supermarket last night."
Huo Qian took the bag of potato chips, smiled, and said thank you.
She turned her head, looked at Li Menghan who was driving, and asked softly:
"Menghan, are you used to driving such a big car? Do you want me to drive it for you for a while?"
Li Menghan glanced at Huo Qian in the rearview mirror and replied with a smile:
"No need. Although this car is big, it's very stable to drive, and the steering wheel is very light. I'll be fine on my own. You guys can just rest in the back."
Lu Wenzhou sat down next to Li Mengli and joined in the conversation.
Looking out the window at the scenery, he said quite naturally:
"The scenery in the suburbs of Seoul is indeed beautiful. When I came to Seoul for business before, I always stayed in the hotel in the city center and rarely had the opportunity to come out and see these natural landscapes."
When Li Mengli heard him say that, she turned to look at him:
"So what do you like to do during your free time? You don't spend all your time talking business, do you?"
Lu Wenzhou smiled and replied:
"Not entirely. When I have free time, I like to play golf or go fishing by the sea. But this is really my first time experiencing camping and barbecuing together like today."
Hearing this from the side, Zhao Jiajia immediately said loudly:
"Then you've come to the right place today! When we get to the campsite, we'll grill the meat ourselves; it'll taste even better than what you eat in a five-star hotel!"
Everyone chatted and laughed all the way in the car, and time flew by.
About an hour and a half later.
The car finally arrived at its destination.
This is a campsite located at the foot of a mountain, next to a very clear stream.
The environment is very beautiful and the air is very fresh.
Because it was the weekend, there were already quite a few people at the campsite.
Many families bring their children here to set up tents and fly kites.
After Li Menghan parked the car in the designated parking lot, everyone worked together to unload the items from the trunk.
There are tents, barbecue grills, and all sorts of marinated meat skewers and vegetables.
"Come on, let's find a good spot to pitch the tent!"
Li Menghan pointed to a flat grassy area by the river and said.
With everyone working together, the two large tents were quickly set up.
Li Menghan and Lu Wenzhou were in charge of starting the fire and grilling the meat.
Li Mengli and the other two girls were responsible for washing vegetables and setting out drinks.
Although Lu Wenzhou was a pampered young master from a wealthy family, he was surprisingly skilled at doing manual labor.
He even gave Li Menghan very professional guidance on how to control the temperature of the charcoal fire.
"Menghan, the fire can't be too big, otherwise the outside of the meat will burn while the inside is still raw. The meat will taste best when the charcoal turns red and has a layer of white ash on it."
Li Menghan listened and tried it according to his method.
Sure enough, the grilled meat skewers turned golden brown, sizzling with oil, and the aroma immediately wafted out.
Li Menghan looked at Lu Wenzhou and said with some surprise:
"I didn't know you knew anything about barbecue, Young Master Lu?"
Lu Wenzhou smiled, flipping the meat skewers in his hand as he answered:
"When I was studying abroad, I often had BBQs with a few friends in the yard. Practice makes perfect."
At noon, everyone sat around the picnic mat in front of the tent, eating the food they had grilled themselves and drinking chilled beverages.
Everyone felt very happy.
After finishing their meal, everyone rested on the grass.
Li Mengli and Zhao Jiajia went to the river to take photos.
Huo Qian spread a blanket next to the tent, lay down on it, and sunbathed with her eyes closed.
Seeing that everyone else had gone to play, Li Menghan walked to the riverbank alone and found a large rock to sit on.
Looking at the clear river water, he felt a deep sense of peace.
Just then, Lu Wenzhou walked over and sat down next to Li Menghan.
He handed Li Menghan a bottle of mineral water and said with a smile:
"Why are you sitting here alone, lost in thought?"
Li Menghan took the water, took a sip, and replied:
"Nothing much. I just think the environment here is quite nice and relaxing."
Lu Wenzhou looked at Li Menghan and remained silent for a while.
Then, he spoke very seriously:
"Menghan, actually, the reason I came with you all today is not only to relax, but also because there's something I'd like to talk to you about in person."
Li Menghan turned her head and looked at Lu Wenzhou:
"What is it? Tell me."
Lu Wenzhou took a deep breath and said in a very frank tone:
"I know you've always been wary of me. You think I'm only getting close to Mengli because of your family's background and wealth."
"As Mengli's younger brother, I completely understand your desire to protect your sister."
Lu Wenzhou looked at Li Mengli in the distance, his eyes softening.
"But I want to tell you. My feelings for Mengli are very pure. I don't want your family's money or your family's power."
"I simply felt that she was a very special and very attractive girl to me."
"I hope you can put aside your prejudices against me and give me a chance to prove my sincerity to you with my actions."
Li Menghan sat on the rock, listening to Lu Wenzhou's very sincere confession.
He looked into Lu Wenzhou's eyes.
After a long while, Li Menghan slowly spoke:
"Lu Wenzhou. I heard what you said."
"Actually, I've noticed this over time; you've been really good to my sister. And you're also quite sensible in your actions."
Li Menghan paused for a moment, then continued:
"I won't target you on purpose like I used to."
"However, I'll say it again. If I find out you dare to do anything to hurt my sister, I, Li Menghan, will absolutely not let you off the hook."
When Lu Wenzhou heard Li Menghan say this, a very happy smile appeared on his face.
He knew that Li Menghan was slowly beginning to accept him.
Lu Wenzhou nodded solemnly:
"Don't worry. That day will never come."