NOVPUBChapter 945: 452 Public Opinion_1 Chapter 945: 452 Public Opinion_1 Time flowed quietly, and when Aubree Groove opened her eyes again, she saw the statue-like handsome features of a man bathed in the sunlight.
She blinked, dazed for a moment.
Her mature calmness faded; she now seemed like an adorable, unaware bunny whose tender, porcelain skin one could not resist pinching.
The man appeared more introspective.
“So, it’s you,” She flashed a light smile and sat up gradually.
“It’s almost noon, I didn’t know I slept that long.”
As she spoke, she packed her laptop into her bag and stood up, embracing her books.
The man opposite took the books from her hand, lifting the thick pile with ease.
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“I’ll take care of it.”
Without any protest, Aubree signaled him to put the books back in their place.
After saying hello to the librarian, she headed out.
“Hungry?
I’ll treat you to lunch.” The man asked as they stood in the elevator.
After thinking a bit, Aubree suggested, “Stella Brown once told me about a really great place, Liam’s Buns, just near the library.”
Agave Rinto raised an eyebrow.
“Stella, your best friend?”
He was well aware of the people around Aubree.
That girl had recently moved abroad with her parents.
“Yes,” Aubree said, her eyes displaying a soft, fractured light.
Nonetheless, Agave Rinto went silent for a moment.
As a distraction, he fetched his phone, typed ‘Liam’s Buns’ into the map.
The result showed that the restaurant was a 5-minute walk away, in Snack Street located north of the library.
“You’re really looking after my wallet.”
Near the library was a busy commercial district.
Around noon, Snack Street, hidden behind the library, was bustling with life, full of human flavour.
The aroma of food mixed with the noise of the crowd was enough to tickle anyone’s taste buds even before reaching the venue.
There were milk tea shops, ramen stalls, stewed chicken outlets, Sha county snacks – a mix of local delicacies filled the streets, offering a bewildering array of choices.
Glancing at the man beside her, Aubree saw his calm and composed demeanor.
He showed no sign of distaste.
As if he sensed Aubree’s confusion, Agave Rinto smiled.
“I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth.
I ate common food when I was young.
I am quite familiar with places like these.”
Back then, the power struggle within the Rintos had become increasingly fierce.
His father, Barton Rinto’s position wasn’t strong.
Fortunately, Pindo Rinto saw potential in him, took him under his wing, and yet, educated him strictly…
Seeing the stubborn young man in her mind, Aubree shook her head, and smiled.
After some time, they finally saw the signboard of Liam’s Buns, near the end of the street.
Even at noon, the shop was packed with more people than any other, a clear indication of its popularity.
There was already a long queue inside.
Agave Rinto bought a milk tea and handed it to Aubree.
“Wait here, I’ll go line up.”
There were plastic seats for people to rest at the entrance.
Holding the milk tea, Aubree took a seat.
Agave Rinto walked straight into the shop, lining up at the end of the queue.
His tall stature and handsome face exuded star-quality aura.
Even in a cramped, humble food shop, his distinguished temperament was undiminished, causing many passersby to glance his way.
“This man is so handsome…
is he a celebrity?
No, how could I not know him if he’s a celebrity?”
“He just walked out of a manga, playing the overbearing CEO, I’m in love.
Somebody go ask for his WeChat ID, you won’t get this chance again once you miss this.” 𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝘤𝑜𝘮
“Am I the only one who thinks he looks familiar?”
A few young women, dazzled by the man who had walked in, forgot the taste of the buns they were eating.
Even in the cramped and simple shop, the presence of this man seemed to elevate its status.
Amid the hustle and bustle, a long-haired, pretty girl plucked up the courage to approach him.
Just she started, her companion quickly grabbed her arm.
“Do you know who he is?” Her companion apparently recognized the man’s identity.
The other few girls shook their heads, a blank expression on their faces.
She glanced at her phone and then at the calm, composed man across from her.
“He is the newly rich man in Pethkids, the national husband who recently became an internet sensation, Mr.
Rinto.”
Hearing the many prefixes followed by “Rinto”, everyone went quiet, it seemed as if the name Rinto, spread like a wildfire, suddenly lighting a huge fire within everyone’s hearts.
