They wouldn't deliberately avoid each other when they met, nor would they dwell on it for too long, because they considered him Fu Xiaxia's brother. Only when they realized this did the three of them understand.
Jiang Li could tell from the expressions on the three people's faces that they understood.
"So, does that mean Xiaxia also likes Fang Qingxun?"
Shi Yuan asked.
"It should be, but I don't know what Xiaxia is thinking. I'll go ask her later, but I don't know if she'll be willing to talk about it."
Since Fu Xiaxia is a girl, only Jiang Li can go. It would be inconvenient for Gu Jin and the others to go, and Fu Xiaxia might not even want to talk about this topic with them, which would be awkward.
Jiang Li went to Fu Xiaxia's room before going to sleep, and Fu Xiaxia was very surprised to see Jiang Li come at this time.
"Jiang Li?"
Jiang Li held up the drinks and snacks in his hand and smiled at Fu Xiaxia.
"I've come to have a chat with you, are you welcome?"
"Of course you're welcome, come in."
Fu Xiaxia opened the door and let Jiang Li into the house. The two chatted about other things first before Jiang Li got to the point.
"Hey Xiaxia, I wanted to ask you, what's going on between you and Fang Qingxun? I feel like there's something off between you two."
Jiang Li asked Fu Xiaxia cautiously.
"You came to see me today because of this, right?"
Fu Xiaxia guessed Jiang Li's purpose. She knew she had made it too obvious, and they must have all seen through her.
Jiang Li gave an awkward smile.
"Actually, there's nothing I can't say."
Fu Xiaxia recounted the events to Jiang Li, which was roughly the same as what Shi Yuan had told her.
"So, do you like Fang Qingxun?"
Jiang Li asked.
"like."
Fu Xiaxia answered without hesitation. Jiang Li didn't expect Fu Xiaxia to be so decisive and certain. Fu Xiaxia didn't give Jiang Li a chance to speak and continued.
"Actually, I've liked him for a long time, you know? I liked him when I was five years old. That was the first time I was taken inside. I was very scared. He was the first to smile at me, and the first to hold my hand and say he would protect me."
He was only a few years older than me, just a kid, but he vowed to protect me. At that time, he was my only hope.
That's how I fell in love with him. At first, I didn't know it; I just knew I wanted to stick close to him. It wasn't until I grew up that I realized it was love.
I often bicker with him hoping he'll notice me; it's silly of me to do it that way.
Fu Xiaxia said with a self-deprecating smile.
"Then why don't you just tell Fang Qingxun? Maybe he likes you too."
Jiang Li never expected that Fu Xiaxia had liked Fang Qingxun for so long.
"I dare not say it. I'm afraid of being rejected. If I say it, we won't even be able to be friends anymore. We're in the same team, and we'll see each other all the time. It would be very awkward."
I was also surprised that we kissed that day. Actually, I wanted to talk to him about it afterwards, but these past two days he has been avoiding me whenever he sees me. I know he must not like me, that's why he's avoiding me.
So I started avoiding him, trying my best not to appear in front of him.
Jiang Li didn't expect Fu Xiaxia to misunderstand Fang Qingxun, thinking that Fang Qingxun was avoiding her because he didn't like her. In fact, the two of them liked each other, but one was too afraid to confess and the other hadn't realized it yet.
"I think you shouldn't be so pessimistic. In my opinion, Fang Qingxun probably likes you too."
Jiang Li encouraged Fu Xiaxia.
"Really? But..."
Fu Xiaxia could hardly believe it.
"So you're just going to keep hiding like this? You'll definitely have to meet again in the future. Haven't you thought about changing the relationship between the two of you?"
"Jiang Li, what do you think I should do?"
Fu Xiaxia was quite discouraged and had no ideas at all.
"I have a way to find out if he likes you or not. Do you want to try it? It might not be accurate, but since you're in this situation, you might as well give it a shot. Maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised."
Jiang Li came up with a plan, but it depended on whether Fang Qingxun would get it.
"What method is there?"
Fu Xiaxia was very curious.
"That's how it is..."
Jiang Li leaned close to Fu Xiaxia's ear and told her his thoughts. In the end, Fu Xiaxia agreed and decided to muster up the courage to give it a try.
Jiang Li later slept with Fu Xiaxia, and the two talked a lot. Fu Xiaxia did most of the talking, talking about their previous lives and how she gradually fell in love with Fang Qingxun.
The two talked for a very long time, so much so that they didn't wake up until the afternoon of the next day. Although it was still dark, Fu Xiaxia felt much better after waking up because she had talked a lot with Jiang Li and had said what was on her mind.
Later, it was Gu Jin who came to find Jiang Li to go back, and the two separated. Otherwise, Jiang Li would probably have stayed at Fu Xiaxia's place again.
Gu Jin knocked on the door, and when Fu Xiaxia opened it, she saw her boss's dark face and couldn't help but tease the two of them.
"Oh dear, Jiang Li, you'd better hurry back, or our boss will become a lonely, resentful woman."
Gu Jin glared at Fu Xiaxia, then looked at Jiang Li with a pitiful expression.
"I'm hungry."
Jiang Li forgot that Gu Jin's things were all with her. Yesterday, thinking she would be going back soon, she didn't leave him any food.
"Sorry, sorry, I forgot. Xiaxia, I'll head back now. Remember to stick to the plan tomorrow."
Jiang Li said to Gu Jin shyly, then turned and winked at Fu Xiaxia.
"Okay, you should hurry up and go. Boss is turning into a statue waiting for his wife."
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