He Clings to Me Every Night

Chapter 455: 455: Drooling

Valerie took a glance at Olivia and asked cautiously, “Is everything okay, Olivia?”

“What could possibly be wrong with me?” Olivia’s eyes sparkled as she turned to Valerie, “It’s cold at night, let’s get something to warm ourselves up.”

“Then let’s go for the dry pot bullfrog.”

“Great! Let’s drive to the night market nearby, there’s a Food Street there, open until midnight. It’s probably crowded at this hour, we might have to wait.”

“If it’s good food, waiting isn’t a problem. We can have some snacks in the meantime.”

A faint smile crossed Olivia’s lips, “Have you been on the scales recently?”

Valerie playfully stuck out her tongue, “Olivia, let’s not bring up this distressing subject. But I should box more, practice boxing.”

“Remember to include me, I’ll practice with you.”

Valerie looked at Olivia, then burst into laughter, “Alright, we’ll practice together.”

The bullfrog restaurant was indeed packed, both Olivia and Valerie found it fully occupied.

Just as Olivia and Valerie were preparing to go to another restaurant, they heard someone calling them.

Olivia’s phone also rang, it’s a call from Benjamin Johnson.

Oliva stepped aside to pick up the call after scanning the room.

“I see you guys. Walk three tables to your left, towards the green plants, that’s where I am.”

Oliva followed Benjamin Johnson’s directions and saw him on the phone, “I see you. I’m hanging up now. Valerie and I are heading over.”

Immediately, Benjamin Johnson asked a waiter to bring two more sets of chopsticks and bowls. He also took initiative in pouring tea for Olivia and Valerie.

“We’re lucky to bump into you here.” Olivia’s bright eyes sparkled as if twinkling with stars, and the smile on her lips deepened.

Benjamin Johnson looked refresh, his delightful disposition was apparent, suggesting he had been in great spirits lately.

At this point, he seemed completely at ease.

“I was strolling through the night market alone, then came to this place. I looked it up online and it had great reviews, so I thought I’d try the dry pot bullfrog here. I ordered the perilla flavor, which isn’t spicy, so everyone can have it.”

“Thank you! I’m in for a treat tonight. I can already smell the aroma from the next table, it’s making my mouth water.”

Olivia rubbed her hands, glancing around and even eyeing others’ double tower bullfrog. She watched as people took photos.

Valerie was similarly intensely interested, the snacks were a good way to appease her hunger.

“The dry pot bullfrog I ordered should be ready soon. There is warm pear tea to cool you down, you guys can start with that.”

Olivia looked at Benjamin Johnson and said seriously, “You’re becoming more and more like a friend I can have. I don’t sense any hostility from you anymore. You seem… more adjusted to life.”

Benjamin Johnson pursed his lips and laughed at himself, “Don’t praise me like that, it’s a bit embarrassing.”

“I’m just telling the truth, but I’ll hold back a bit, afraid that you might stop trying and revert back to your old ways.”

Suddenly, Benjamin Johnson’s expression turned somewhat serious, “I like my current status though, I feel the goodwill around me. The professor you introduced me to is a really great person, he’s been a great help. Recently, I took his advice and started painting. When I’m feeling frustrated, painting really helps me quiet down.”

“Keep going! You’re only going to get better, and ultimately, more charming.”

Benjamin Johnson’s deep eyes were lit up with intense emotion as he looked at Olivia.