Chapter 125 Yu Li's Side Story: Zhong Li is a Coward!

"Please come in." A deep, resonant voice rang out from inside.

Jiang Yu took a deep breath, pressed her pounding heart, and pushed open the door. Heaven rewards the diligent! She finally got to see her; Assistant Zhang was truly reliable!

"Sit down, wait for me a moment, I have something to take care of." Zhong Li looked up apologetically at Jiang Yu and pointed to the sofa in the office.

Jiang Yu's heart raced. Today, Zhong Li was wearing a blue shirt dress, and her profile was exquisite in the sunlight.

When her dark, deep eyes swept over him, Jiang Yu's heart skipped a beat. Her gaze was cold and indifferent, devoid of any emotion. Strangely, the colder she was, the more excited Jiang Yu felt. She wondered how wildly Zhong Li must be when she was aroused. Wouldn't those eyes be beautiful if they turned red and tinged with desire?

After sitting down, Jiang Yu stared blankly at Zhong Li, resting her chin on her hand. How could someone be so good-looking? If only someone this beautiful were my girlfriend…

Zhong Li, unaware of Jiang Yu's thoughts, smiled apologetically at her after finishing her work, picked up her coat and draped it over her arm, "Sorry to keep you waiting. Let's go, I'll treat you to dinner."

Overwhelmed with joy, Jiang Yu screamed like a groundhog inside her, "Aaaaaaah!!!" What incredible luck! Not only could she see him, but she could also have dinner with him. Did that mean she could... take him home?

Jiang Yu pretended to be obedient and followed behind Zhong Li, constantly reassuring herself to stay calm and not scare him away.

Zhong Li led the person to a quiet little restaurant. It looked unremarkable from the outside, but was extremely elegant inside.

"Miss Jiang, are there any dietary restrictions?" Zhong Li asked gently as she flipped through the menu.

Jiang Yu propped her head up with her hand, staring intently at the person in front of her. "Sister, you can just call me Xiao Yu. Don't call me Miss Jiang, it's too formal! If you really can't, you can call me my little darling!"

Zhong Li remained unmoved, nodding slightly. "Xiao...Yu...Take a look at the menu. Is there anything you'd like to eat?"

Zhong Li pushed the menu in front of Jiang Yu. Jiang Yu leaned forward slightly, her soft, boneless hand brushing against the back of Zhong Li's hand before taking the menu away. A gentle smile played on her lips, her eyes sparkling. "Sister, don't you know what Xiao Yu wants to eat?" Jiang Yu's voice rose at the end, tinged with a hint of amusement.

Zhong Li silently placed his hand aside and said in a serious tone, "Since Jiang... Xiaoyu can't say what she wants to eat either, then I'll order."

Seeing that Zhong Li didn't respond, Jiang Yu's cheeks flushed, her eyes burning, and she hooked her little finger around Zhong Li's and asked coquettishly, "Sister, is it okay? Is it okay?"

Zhong Li withdrew her hand, poured her a cup of tea, and pressed her down into the chair next to her. "Eat your food properly and stop making a fuss!"

Throughout the meal, Jiang Yu's mind was screaming, "Aaaaaah!!!" How can someone order food so beautifully! How can someone eat so gracefully! How can someone drink tea so elegantly! It's killing me!!!

After finishing their meal, Zhong Li looked at Jiang Yu seriously and said, "Miss Jiang, there are some things I want to make clear to you."

Jiang Yu tilted her head, a smile in her eyes, "Yes, Ali, just say what you have to say, I'll listen carefully."

The words that were on the tip of her tongue were hard to say. She had rejected many people before, but for the first time, she couldn't bring herself to say them when faced with those beautiful, clear eyes.

Zhong Li picked up her water glass and took a sip. "Xiao Yu, we're not a good match. I hope you won't go to Gu's anymore."

The smile on Jiang Yu's face slowly disappeared, replaced by a hint of disappointment. She sighed and glared at Zhong Li resentfully, "Ah Li, I really don't like hearing these kinds of words. Can you please stop saying them in the future?" The grievance in her voice sent a shiver down one's spine.

Jiang Yu spoke to Zhong Li as if she had known her for a long time, her tone unconsciously coquettish and familiar, making Zhong Li wonder if they were really that close. Now, her coquettishness only made Zhong Li feel more at a loss.

“Xiaoyu, you’re just having a short-lived interest. Maybe after you spend more time with me, you’ll find that I’m not what you imagined.” Zhong Li shrugged. “Apart from my appearance, I’m very ordinary.”

Jiang Yu leaned close to Zhong Li, her eyes gleaming, and pressed her hand against Zhong Li's lips, whispering seductively, "Li, how do you know I don't understand you? Maybe I understand you better than you understand yourself?"

The warm touch on her lips made Zhong Li freeze in place. It was the first time she had ever heard her name sound so beautiful coming from another person. She even wondered if Jiang Yu had ever called someone else's name so gently before.

Zhong Li sat there motionless, her dark eyes fixed on Jiang Yu with scrutiny and inquiry. "But... I don't plan to date for the time being."

Jiang Yu silently retreated to Zhong Li's side, head hanging low, and muttered somewhat dejectedly, "I didn't plan before, but it's not too late to plan now."

Zhong Li shook her head. "Xiao Yu, you know what I mean. Don't waste your time on me."

Jiang Yu suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with mist, her nose red, her long wavy hair cascading over her shoulders, her lips opening and closing, and she said in a tearful voice, "But I just like you like this, with a good figure, high looks, and a cool and aloof personality. You don't have to do anything, my heart will scream that I like you."

Jiang Yu took a step forward and bumped straight into Zhong Li's arms, holding her waist tightly with both hands, not giving her a chance to push her away. Tears welled up in her eyes and her shoulders trembled as she cried.

Zhong Li felt the warmth against her chest, as if it were flowing through her heart, hot and passionate. Her lifeless heart began to beat again. Many people liked her, but the one who could move her heart had never appeared before.

Zhong Li was always calm and composed. She had long known that she liked girls, but she had always restrained herself, directly rejecting any suitors who came to her door. She had her parents and the entire Zhong family behind her; she didn't have the courage to take that more difficult path.

But Jiang Yu was different. She was vibrant and radiant, like a flame, her laughter bold and captivating, capable of igniting those around her. She stirred ripples in Zhong Li's stagnant heart, making her even consider giving it a try, given Jiang Yu's proactive approach. No one knew that Zhong Li was a coward, always masking her timidity with indifference.

Feeling the softness in his arms, Zhong Li was already aroused. He tried his best to restrain himself and said in a hoarse voice, "Xiao Yu, don't cry."

Hearing her gentle voice, Jiang Yu cried even harder. For over a month, rain or shine, she had tirelessly tried to please those around her, learning her habits. Who said she didn't understand Zhong Li? She dared to say no one understood her social dynamics better than her!

Helpless, Zhong Li shoved her handkerchief into Jiang Yu's hand and growled coldly, "Stop crying! Wipe your face!"

Seeing the change in her tone, which seemed somewhat annoyed, Jiang Yu thought about how her relationship was about to end before it even began, and she sobbed even harder, "You...you really don't like me that much? You're so mean to me..."

Zhong Li patted her back, coaxing her helplessly, "Okay, okay, I didn't mean to you, don't cry, don't cry."

Jiang Yu suddenly raised her tear-streaked face, "Then promise me you'll be my girlfriend, and I won't cry anymore."

Zhong Li shook her head helplessly and said firmly, "No..."

"Wah!" Jiang Yu cried even harder.

Many years later, Jiang Yu realized that she had revealed all her cards from the very beginning, which was why her Ali was so fearless; Ali was her favorite.