Chapter 4 "Don't be unhappy, okay?"
Song Shiyi glanced at the charming man with a puzzled look in her eyes.
Why...why is he speaking up for me?
Ji Siyu's lips curled slightly, and a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes.
Although it was the first time she had met Song Shiyi.
But she recognized it at a glance.
Song Shiyi's feelings for Shen Yanci were not pure.
Although she hid very well and was very careful, she maintained a normal distance in her behavior.
But her eyes betrayed her.
From the moment she entered until now, Song Shiyi's gaze has unconsciously followed him, her eyes filled with light, concealing a secret affection deep within.
It's probably because she knows she has a flaw, so she doesn't dare to expose it.
She would stay by his side as his younger sister.
But Ji Siyu is not such a magnanimous person.
She wouldn't allow her boyfriend to be constantly accompanied by another woman.
She turned her head to look at the man beside her, whose brows were furrowed, her eyes revealing an unreadable expression.
I wonder if she's overthinking it.
She always felt that Shen Yanci's feelings for Song Shiyi were... not simply those of a younger sister.
Perhaps noticing her gaze, Shen Yanci tilted his head and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
His tone was gentle, and his voice was clear and deep.
Ji Siyu shook her head and smiled, "It's nothing."
She must have misjudged the situation.
If Shen Yanci truly loved Song Shiyi, they would have been together long ago.
What business is it of hers?
Their actions seemed particularly ambiguous to others, and the sight of the handsome man and beautiful woman together was quite pleasing to the eye.
Everyone chimed in with their own jokes.
"You two have had enough, we don't want to be fed dog food."
"Exactly, be mindful of your image in public. You can be all lovey-dovey when you get back."
"Tsk tsk tsk, Yan Ci becomes so gentle when he's in love. I've never seen him like this before."
Suddenly someone said something.
"Huh? Doesn't he treat Shiyi like that too?"
After these words were spoken, the air fell silent again.
A cold glint flashed in Ji Siyu's eyes.
After a few seconds, she clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention. With a polite smile, she said, "Alright, alright, don't forget why we're here."
The topic was successfully shifted, and everyone started joking and bantering again.
The atmosphere inside the private room returned to its previous lively and bustling state.
Seeing that everyone had stopped paying attention to her, Song Shiyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She looked at the group of people laughing and joking over there, as if they were a distance away from her area.
Ji Siyu naturally became friends with them. Shen Yanci sat next to her, and the two of them talked about something, which made her shyly snuggle into his arms.
A very normal scene of a couple interacting.
Song Shiyi couldn't quite describe her feelings.
Are you sad?
There is definitely some.
She knew that these people were only kind to her because of Shen Yanci.
Behind her back, many people looked down on her because of her inability to speak.
She didn't really care.
After all, those people had nothing to do with her.
Most importantly, this is the first time Shen Yanci has ever ignored her since they were children.
It's inevitable to feel a bit disappointed.
But she also knew in her heart that Shen Yanci now had a girlfriend, and their relationship could no longer be the same as before.
She understands.
However, the bittersweet feeling in my heart was impossible to suppress.
A lump formed in her throat, her eyes reddened slightly, and her shimmering eyes welled up with tears, as if they would fall at any moment.
"Tsk."
His voice was languid, with a hint of displeasure in his tone.
Song Shiyi's expression froze for a moment, and he slightly raised his eyelids, only to meet a pair of narrow, dark eyes.
Profound, dark, and obscure.
The lighting in the private room wasn't very bright, but the girl's pitiful appearance clearly came into his view.
He Jinzhao glanced at the crimson at the corner of her eyes, pressed the tip of his tongue against the roof of his mouth, and his expression was unreadable.
She cried?
Just because Shen Yanci has a girlfriend?
For some reason, he felt a little irritable.
Seeing that the girl was staring at him, He Jinzhao sighed softly.
never mind.
You have to coax them.
He turned his head to the side, his voice low and lazy, with a faint smile.
"Where's the candy I gave you earlier?"
Song Shiyi didn't react for a moment. She blinked and handed over the plum candy she had been holding.
He Jinzhao took it from her palm, his fingertips lightly touching her delicate skin. He paused slightly, but quickly regained his composure.
"Open your mouth."
Song Shiyi subconsciously opened her lips, and the sweet and sour candy was stuffed into her mouth. The moment her tongue curled up the candy, she seemed to have touched something else as well.
He Jinzhao's pupils contracted slightly, his expression remained calm, and no one noticed that his hand, which was placed at his side, unconsciously twitched, and his fingertips trembled slightly.
Song Shiyi was confused as to why he suddenly gave her candy. Just then, she heard him ask her:
Is it sweet?
The plum candy melts slowly in your mouth, the sourness gradually fades, leaving a light sweetness and the refreshing aroma of plums. It even makes your throat feel refreshed, unlike other candies that leave a lingering cloying feeling.
She nodded honestly.
He Jinzhao smiled, slowly raised his hand to gently stroke the corner of her eye, and said casually, "So,"
He trailed off, paused for two seconds, then raised his eyelashes to look into her eyes, his tone carrying a hint of coaxing.
"Don't be upset, okay?"
Song Shiyi's eyelashes trembled slightly as she felt the cool fingertips gently brushing against her skin, causing a slight itch that traveled along her veins to her heart.
She couldn't help but curl her fingertips and step back, widening the distance between them.
She licked her lips, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
I don't know why he cares about his emotions.
They're not that close, are they?
If it weren't for Shen Yanci, the two would never have crossed paths.
However, it must be said.
Because of what he just did, Song Shiyi's mood did indeed improve a lot.
At least, I'm not so disappointed anymore.
Noticing his gaze, Song Shiyi pursed her pink lips, a slight smile curving her lips, pure and gentle.
The dim light shone on her clear, black and white eyes, making her pupils sparkle with sincerity and clarity.
He Jinzhao's eyes were dark, with the corners of his eyes naturally upturned, and he chuckled softly.
The sound tickled Song Shiyi's ear, carrying with it an innate composure and nonchalance.
that's all.
Smile at him more.
It's so beautiful.
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