If You Dare To Marry Me, Then I Do Too - Chapter 3

The mouse is handsome

***

After chatting with Xiao Long for more than an hour, I was forced to go offline because the dead mouse was going to go online.
He said that he had returned home. He asked me where I was online. I said that I was in a certain internet cafe, then he answered that he knew where that internet cafe was. It was not far away from his house, so he asked me if I wanted to go to his house.
I tried to imagine the expression he had on his face when he said this. I felt an inexplicable honesty and kindness that made me trust him. So I only hesitated for one minute and thirty five seconds and then said okay.
Dead mouse sent an excited emoticon and gave me his number. He told me to stay in the internet cafe, that he would pick me up so I shouldn’t leave yet. Before leaving, he asked me if I should be called a blind cat or a black cat or a white cat…
I pursed my lips and smiled then told him to call me Luo Luo.
“Luo Luo? What a cute name. I like it. I love it.”
The dead mouse seemed to have been stupefied as he learned my flirting technique then he quickly went offline.
I logged out of my *** account, went back to the forum and talked back with other netizens. With a grin on my face, a “crackling” was heard then I started quickly hitting the keyboard and finished writing a few pages (of a website). I felt a great sense of achievement.
After doing one section, I switched to another and did another again, brushing over them one by one.
Just as I was looking at my achievements, a big hand tapped my shoulder strongly which scared me out of my wits.
I turned around and saw a tall, lean man standing behind me. His face had a slightly odd expression. Maybe he thought it was funny that I got frightened.
I blurted out subconsciously, “Mumu!”
“Hehe, you’re smart. Let’s go.”
I turned off the computer in a hurry, jumped up and ran for my life to do a 100-meter sprint, rushed to the counter, and hurriedly took out money to pay the bill. Unfortunately, there were only 100 yuan bills in my wallet and the internet cafe owner didn’t have any change to give to me.
I was dizzy to death.
Dead mouse came over, took out his wallet without a word and paid the bill for me. Embarrassed, I blushed and went outside first.
Shame on me! If I had known this would happen, I would have prepared some change before I came out!
Dead mouse followed quickly and stood by my side quietly.
I dawdled a few steps behind him, eyes glued to my toes, as I frowned, thinking about this incredible encounter, with the corner of my eyes quietly surveying the dead mouse.
A low fade crew hair cut, lean and sharp facial features, white skin, and very bright eyes. Very. White trench coat, gray slacks, looking all clean and tidy. This is the dead mouse, Mumu, that I spent 38 minutes and 25 seconds waiting for?
This man appeared in front of me like a dream. Is he human or a devil?
“Luo Luo, what’s wrong with you? Are you shy? Where did the chivalrous spirit of the woman on the internet go? Haha!”
As soon he turned around and saw my cowering, disoriented look, he laughed out loud.
Feeling ashamed of myself, I coughed a few times, hit my swollen face full of fat, and walked up to him.
“Hey! I rarely meet up with my online friends, especially those of the opposite sex. I’ve never seen them, I’m not used to them! Of course I’d feel shy!” I blushed and smiled unnaturally.
“Ha, I didn’t expect that the eloquent blind cat on the internet, who bragged about death without paying for her own life, turned out to be this shy Luo Luo girl with low eyebrows. This is too out of my expectation. Haha, Luo Luo, you’re too cute!”
He continued laughing as if he had seen some funny western spectacle.
How dare this stinky man laugh at me so blatantly? Since, the tiger isn’t showing his powers, he dared to think that I’m a sick cat?[1]
Feeling a little annoyed, I glared at him. “Ha ha ha, what’s so funny?! Have you never seen a beautiful woman before? Hmph! Go on laugh at me, I won’t go with you!”
As soon as the words left my mouth, the drum in my heart couldn’t stop banging. I’ve never trusted any member of the opposite sex like this, let alone go to their house. Why should I trust this man that I’ve only met a few hours ago?
What if he’s a bad guy?
I think I should just let this go for the sake of my personal safety. We’ve only just met anyway, there’s no friendship formed between us yet, he isn’t even afraid of us having a fall out and just continues to embarrass me!
“Okay, fine, I won’t laugh anymore. This young master doesn’t have as much knowledge as Master Luo Luo.” The dead mouse pretended to bow his head, but he was also pursing his lips, trying hard to hold back the smile on his face.
This nutjob, you only know how to laugh! You think I’m some kind of clown? Am I really so funny? Ugh, I feel depressed!
I pouted and stood still, my eyes looking away.
“Luo Luo, you haven’t really backed out, have you? Are you afraid to come with me? This doesn’t seem to be your style.” The dead mouse was puzzled.
“Who’s backing out? I’ll go! I’m a chivalrous woman, why would I be afraid of you?” I rolled my eyes upward. I looked so stiff, like I was pushing myself.
The dead mouse wanted to laugh, but fearing that I would be angry, he hurriedly turned his face to the side.
We didn’t walk that far. We quickly arrived at his house.
It was located in a newly built green community with bright street lights, trees, stone tables and pavilions, rock garden and ponds. The environment was good.
I looked around while drawing out a plan in my mind. I tried to find the fastest and easiest way to use for my escape.
The small stone road in the middle leads directly to a small pavilion in front of the rock garden. I have to turn around the flower bed to get to the gate. Or maybe the route to the left, even though the way is narrow, it’s still much closer.
Yes, I will rush down from upstairs then towards the road. Hey, this girl right here is a school champion long-distance runner. That skinny monkey-like man won’t be able to catch up with me.
Dead mouse looked at me in wonder and asked me if I saw something.
I shrunk my neck, my body shuddering a little. I hugged my arms and pretended to be scared.
“I think a ghost lives here. Is there any evil spirit lingering here? Maybe this used to be a graveyard. Or maybe a lot of people died here, then all their grievances are getting heavier and could no longer be dispersed. Why else would there be such a heavy spirit around? This place is too dangerous! You’d better find an exorcist quick!”
The dead mouse held his stomach and laughed out loud. He said that he had never heard that this was a graveyard nor did people die here, and that maybe I’ve read too many strange stories making me feel that there are ghosts everywhere.
I smiled sheepishly, feeling embarrassed for pretending about nonsense again. The arrow had been shot already, there’s no getting it back now[2].
I took a deep breath and asked him if he had anyone else in his home now. I wanted to buy some gifts. I was afraid to enter their house and greet his parents empty handed. My mother has taught me from an early age to pay attention to my manners with elders.
The dead mouse smiled at me and said that he lived alone. His parents lived in their hometown with his brother and sister in law.
What? He lives alone?? Not good, not good!
The drums in my heart started beating furiously again. Alone at night? Isn’t this the best chance for a bad man to do bad things?
This man named Mumu looks so honest but who knows if he’s lying and this is just a trap? Doesn’t that mean that I jumped straight into the fire pit with my eyes wide open?
Suddenly, scenes on TV of bad guys doing crimes sprang up in my mind. I felt a chill spread throughout my body. I wondered if I should endure losing face and run away. How much is my face worth anyway in the face of crisis? Life is more important! I have to get out of here now!
Of course, the dead mouse was unaware of my thoughts. He asked with a smile if I wanted to go to a nearby restaurant for dinner before going home.
When I heard his question, I foolishly asked him if there was any food at his house so we could just cook. As soon as those words fell out of my mouth, I regretted it to death.
My stupid, stupid brain! I could just agree to eat in the restaurant, waste time until nine o’clock and use that as an excuse to leave without going to his house! Oh my goodness, when did the brilliant Luo Luo become so stupid that she even took the rope and put it around her neck?
I really want to slap myself a few times!
However, no matter how annoyed I am, the words have already been said. I really can’t afford to regret it now. I could only wait and see what happens.
“I do have a few dishes, but I’m not very good at cooking. If I cook, it wouldn’t be edible.” He scratched his head sheepishly. He looked a bit silly, like a simple little boy.
It was now my turn to laugh. I covered my mouth and laughed out loud.
—
Footnotes:
[1] Just because someone isn’t showing his strength doesn’t mean he’s not strong
[2] to have to finish what one started
The *** that the author used seems to be a QQ account. But I’ll still use *** since I’m not sure :>