A Poor Youth's Journey to Success
Chapter 10

"If they dare to beat you again, feel free to tell me! Okay?"

Eric just nodded his head in response.

Comfortable talking to a man the first time Lyra felt. Because he really does not like men who continue to praise him and spoil him. Lyra could see Eric as innocent and kind. So he wanted to talk to Eric and joke.

"I actually still want to chat with you Eric, but there's no time for me right now." Lyra was stunned for a moment then looked at Eric while saying." How about this, I'll take you to a meal together while chatting at Leonard Lee's restaurant. I'll treat you as a sign of my gratitude for you saving my bag the other day. How's it?"

Eric's eyes when he first heard this instantly sparkled. But then he became lethargic and limp considering he was not at all suited to being near Lyra as his friend had said. She is a poor young man and has nothing, while Lyra is a charismatic beauty and also the son of a rich man.

Quickly, Eric shook his head." You don't have to do that, Miss Lyra. It was just a coincidence, so why take it seriously."

Lyra shook her head as she continued compressing Eric's wounds." You're a really stupid man, Eric. Eaten by the woman you refused." Lyra shook her head in helplessness.

Eric immediately replied." It's not like that Miss Lyra, I feel unworthy to accept your offer."

"Do you consider me a friend? Lyra looked at Eric sharply as she said." Anyway I don't want to know, you have to meet tomorrow at Leonard Lee's restaurant."

Who is not happy and happy when invited to eat together by a beautiful woman like Lyra? Of course Eric is currently very excited to hear that.

"What are we going to talk about when we meet Miss Lyra?" ask Eric.

Hearing that Lyra was irritated, she slapped the injured Eric's cheek gently as she said. "You don't ask too many questions when you're with me. You just need to simply nod and agree to my arrangement." Lyra sighed and then continued." If you don't want to come to see me tomorrow, I'll have David and Daniel beat you up again" Lyra said with a slight threat.

Eric who heard that could not say anything, he nodded his head helplessly. "Alright, I'll come tomorrow to accept Miss Lyra's treat."

Lyra gave a small smile hearing Eric agree to it." Well, that's the answer I'm waiting for."

After a short talk and having finished treating Eric, Lyra and Eric quickly quit the UKS and parted ways with each other.

Eric was filled with happiness right then and there because soon his dream of eating with a beautiful girl like Lyra will be achieved. Eric is not afraid if he has to deal with Daniel or David again, this is all for the sake of his dreams.

Eric that afternoon quickly went home to his boarding house.

She kept remembering the previous incident of Lyra treating her injuries. It was according to Eric the most beautiful experience of his life being treated directly by the most beautiful woman at his University. Eric feels David and Daniel's punch today brings blessings to him.

Until night falls, Eric ceases to think about Lyra and can't wait to see her soon.

In short, the morning has arrived. Today and this morning too, Eric will meet and eat together with Lyra.

So Eric did not want to look shabby as usual. Because after all, the restaurant where he had eaten this time was truly luxurious, so how could he possibly wear such bland casual clothes?

Eric quickly put on a black suit and looked like a detective. Eric looked extremely mighty and handsome when wearing such clothes. Most of his close friends probably didn't recognize him because Eric's shabby, well-dressed differences were vastly different.

Eric quickly came to Leonard Lee's restaurant that morning to accept Lyra's invitation.

Eric is constantly looking to find Lyra, until Eric sees Lyra sitting on her own with her cell phone.

Lyra who heard a very familiar voice in her ears immediately turned her head to the side. But he only found a well-dressed and handsome young man. He thinks it's Eric, but it's not. Lyra quickly ignored the young man who was none other than Eric himself.

"Miss Lyra, don't you recognize me at all?" said Eric.

Lyra once again looked at the young man standing beside her while watching her more closely.

"Is that you Eric?" lyra asked with a hint of disbelief.

Eric nodded lightly." Of course Miss Lyra, who else would come to see you?"

Lyra was immediately surprised to find out that the handsome young man in front of her was Eric cupu whom she knew. Lyra swallowed her saliva while saying." Please sit down!"

Eric nodded lightly and sat down to hear Lyra say that.

"I really didn't expect that Eric's shabby-dressed figure would turn out to be so handsome like this if he was wearing neat clothes" Lyra said.

Hearing that Eric just blushed in shame." I'm not even as handsome as you say it is!"

Eric slowly begins to adapt to talking to Lyra. He reduced his awkwardness when talking to Lyra.

Lyra laughed a little at that." Ha ha ha, that's right! If you use clothes like this at the University, then it is very likely that you are liked by many girls there.”

Eric just smiled wryly in response to Lyra saying that.

"Do you? You're the first man I've ever met and talked to together like this!" lyra said to Eric.

Eric gulped his saliva hearing that." Why is it like that?"

Lyra smiled and replied to Eric." Because I feel like you're so funny and cool to be my best friend."

Eric immediately chuckled and smiled happily hearing Lyra say that.

The two of them continued chatting there while enjoying the delicious food. Today's casual conversation really made Eric happy. Likewise with Lyra, Lyra slowly began to feel comfortable being friends with a figure like Eric.

After a while, enjoy the food. They both finished eating.

Now the staff came with the ATM card swiping machine to approach Eric and Lyra's desk.

"Total overall $4.5 thousand feet. Do you want to pay cash or card?" ask the staff to Eric and Lyra's desk.

Hearing that, Lyra quickly opened her bag to pay for it. His wallet was not in his bag. Lyra actually left her wallet on the table before she came here. So Lyra didn't bring anything to pay her.

Lyra whispered to Eric." Oh, my God, I forgot to bring my wallet. Maybe it was left on the table before I left here" Lyra said in a resigned tone.