Xia Qingyue actually had some understanding of Bai Ye's rather complex inner world.

I still remember when we first met, Bai Ye didn't dare to look her in the eye. His gaze was always darting away, as if he was afraid that she would see through his thoughts.

The experience of going out together afterward deepened this impression; she noticed that Bai Ye's gaze was almost always lowered and downward.

At first, Xia Qingyue didn't take it to heart, assuming it was just Bai Ye's shyness. However, as they spent more time together, she gradually realized that things weren't so simple.

Bai Ye seems to lack confidence to the extreme, even struggling with something as ordinary as making eye contact with a girl.

Whenever he is in the presence of a woman, he would subconsciously lower his head, as if he was worried that looking directly at her would offend her and make him seem impolite.

Xia Qingyue pondered various possible reasons for Bai Ye's behavior. Recalling her own upbringing, she couldn't help but feel a sense of empathy.

Because she also came from a single-parent family, the family's financial burden fell entirely on her mother's shoulders when she was a child.

At that time, she had just transferred from the countryside to study in the city. Looking at her classmates who came from well-off families, she naturally felt envious.

Perhaps it was that period that made her taciturn and taught her to use restraint to protect her sensitive heart.

Now, facing Bai Ye, who shares similar traits with her former self, Xia Qingyue felt an urge to explore the secrets deep within his heart.

She wanted to know what kind of past had shaped Bai Ye into such an insecure and cautious person.

So how exactly should we help him break free from the shackles that bind him, so that he can rediscover the fearless courage and strong self-confidence that should belong to his youth?

For a long time, her classmates mistakenly thought she was a cold and unapproachable person, so she was not very willing to take the initiative to communicate and interact with them.

However, the truth is that she and her classmates had absolutely nothing in common to talk about.

More precisely, the things they were discussing were completely foreign to her, so she had no way of participating in the discussion.

Fortunately, as time went on and she entered university, her horizons broadened, and she finally ushered in a major turning point in her life.

Here, she met a group of like-minded college roommates and together they embarked on an entrepreneurial journey full of challenges and opportunities.

This experience has brought about a tremendous change in her, making her almost unrecognizable compared to her former self.

The situation Bai Ye is in now is actually strikingly similar to her situation back then.

However, fate seemed not to bring about the so-called turning point for Bai Ye. Like a lucky person favored by the heavens, Bai Ye never experienced this dramatic change.

The woman who kept saying she wanted to take care of Bai Ye was thinking the same thing.

Although she longed for Bai Ye to stay by her side forever, she did not take any extreme measures to forcibly control him or try to manipulate his thoughts.

In her daily interactions with Bai Ye, she presents herself as an understanding and caring older sister, while at other times she exudes the demeanor of a domineering female CEO.

No matter what Bai Ye thinks or what he wants to do, she will not object, but will give him full understanding and support.

Because she knew that the only way to truly win Bai Ye's heart was through the test of time and sincere devotion, which would gradually soften her heart.

As for why Bai Ye refused her offer to be her sugar daddy, upon closer examination, there are only two possibilities.

Firstly, perhaps Bai Ye truly had no feelings for her; secondly, it was very likely due to his own inferiority complex.

After spending so much time together, the first possibility can be easily ruled out.

Then, the remaining answer becomes obvious—it is precisely because Bai Ye harbors an unspeakable sense of inferiority deep within her heart.

In Bai Ye's heart, the distance between him and that person was as vast as the heavens and the earth.

This huge gap, especially in romantic relationships, creates an anxiety in the person who is in a weaker position that is as turbulent as a surging sea.

Because he felt he was not good enough for the other person, this thought was like a venomous snake, tightly coiled deep in his heart, flicking its tongue from time to time, making him restless.

And Xia Qingyue? She was also quite troubled by this thorny problem.

She racked her brains countless times, but could never find an effective way to resolve this unease and gap.

Ultimately, she reluctantly decided to stop interfering with Bai Ye and instead let everything develop naturally.

After all, this current ambiguous and distant daily life is still somewhat acceptable.

However, there's one problem: if another girl suddenly appears beside Bai Ye, the situation might become complicated...

...

Xia Qingyue's soft and steady breathing, like a gentle breeze brushing past his ear, clearly reached Bai Ye's ears.

The deep affection emanating from her beautiful eyes was so profound that it was clear to everyone without needing to say a word.

However, as usual, Bai Ye subconsciously wanted to lower his head to avoid meeting her affectionate gaze.

But in the next instant, Xia Qingyue suddenly stretched out her two slender hands and gently cupped Bai Ye's cheeks, resolutely stopping him from lowering his head.

"How long are you going to keep running away?" Xia Qingyue asked softly, her tone tinged with a hint of reproach.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ye's heart skipped a beat, but he still chose to remain silent and made no response.

Looking at the stubborn man in front of her, Xia Qingyue couldn't help but sigh softly.

Then, a tender expression appeared on her beautiful face as she slowly raised her hand and gently ruffled Bai Ye's hair, as if soothing a frightened little animal.

"Sister, I understand your anxiety and concerns, so I won't pressure you. But please don't keep me waiting too long, okay?"

Xia Qingyue spoke earnestly, her eyes filled with tenderness.

At this moment, Bai Ye felt as if a stone had been thrown into the surface of a lake, causing ripples that were difficult to calm down.

That complex and indescribable emotion clung tightly to his heart, leaving him somewhat at a loss.

Although he was well aware of the enormous gap between them, whether in terms of status or wealth, it was like an insurmountable chasm between them.

However, faced with Xia Qingyue, who was so understanding and caring towards him, he couldn't help but feel a faint hope growing deep in his heart.

After all, anyone would be happy to have a caring and wealthy older sister like Xia Qingyue.

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The main character is about to eat in the next part of the story.