He Yubai pulled Jiang Mian to the back, where there was a small, scattered courtyard that resembled a scenic viewpoint.
The newly sprouted branches and leaves, gently blown by the wind, bask in the moonlight.
The shadows shone through the French windows and swayed gently at their feet.
Looking at He Yubai's retreating figure, Jiang Mian couldn't help but tease him: "It's just asking a question, why are you acting like a thief?"
He Yubai stopped walking only after confirming that Liu Yitang and the others hadn't followed.
Because the club hasn't officially opened for business yet, the lights in the back are mostly off.
The two of them standing there looked rather lonely.
In response to Jiang Mian's teasing, He Yubai shamelessly agreed: "Then I must be a flower thief."
His gaze fell on Jiang Mian, a gentle smile playing on his lips.
"Go away, go away," Jiang Mian waved him away, "Stop being so glib, what do you want to ask? Just ask already."
After saying that, he couldn't help but yawn. He had long heard that the hot spring water was rich in various minerals and that soaking in it was good for one's health.
But she felt sleepy after soaking in the water and really wanted to get a good night's sleep.
Even though she had just woken up before she arrived.
"It's nothing."
He Yubai released her hand and awkwardly scratched the back of his head.
Rather than feeling uncomfortable, it's more accurate to say I didn't know how to bring it up.
Seeing his hesitant manner, Jiang Mian crossed her arms and couldn't help but yawn again: "Since there's nothing wrong, I'll go back to sleep first."
She turned to leave, but He Yubai suddenly grabbed her arm: "Don't go!"
Jiang Mian looked at him helplessly: "Young Master He, how come you're even more effeminate than me? You were the one who dragged me here to ask me something, but now that we're here, you say it's nothing. And now that I want to leave, you won't let me."
She secretly raised her hand to the side and showed it to He Yubai, as if to say: You see, I'll slap you and that's it!
Under Jiang Mian's threatening and enticing gaze, He Yubai finally spoke up: "That's right, I want to ask, what happened while we were taking a bath in the women's bath earlier?"
"Didn't Liu Yitang ask you if you liked me?" He was a little afraid to look Jiang Mian in the eye, his earlobes turning slightly red. "What... did you answer?"
Jiang Mian replied immediately: "I don't like it."
He Yubai broke down in an instant, staring directly at her: "Why!?"
"Why so many whys? If you don't like it, you just don't like it."
Jiang Mian looked at him with a puzzled expression.
He Yubai also seemed to have lost his confidence: "I just want to ask you why you don't like me?"
"Do I need a reason to like or dislike something? You're not a banknote..."
Oh no, no!
The He family is so wealthy and powerful that they are more than just money!
Jiang Mian was somewhat confused. This person had always claimed to like her, perfectly embodying the concept of unrequited love.
Now you're suddenly concerned about whether you like him or not?
This isn't a romantic idol drama; do they have to be mutually attracted for it to make sense?
She retorted, "You, He Yubai, you're eavesdropping while taking a bath! Are you trying to sneak into the women's bath too?!"
"I don't!"
He Yubai explained in a serious tone: "It's all because of that crazy woman surnamed Liu. She was making such a racket, and I... I just happened to hear it."
"If you heard everything, why do you have to ask me again? Are you bored?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mian immediately became displeased.
"I didn't hear the whole thing either," He Yubai scratched his head, like a silly boy who couldn't talk to his girlfriend. "Your voices got quieter and quieter towards the end, and even when I pressed my face against the wall, I still couldn't hear you clearly."
He opened his mouth foolishly, only to expose himself completely.
"He Yubai, are you a pervert??"
Who eavesdrops on others by lying on the wall?
The world is going to the dogs, and people's hearts are no longer what they used to be!
This seemingly respectable young master He was capable of doing something like this.
Seeing Jiang Mian's disdainful look, He Yubai quickly tried to cover for himself: "I was just curious and eavesdropped for a bit, I really didn't do anything else."
"You want to do something else?!"
Jiang Mian glared at him: "Don't even think about it! Even if it's just because we're roommates and classmates, I'll still call the police and have you arrested!"
"Alright, alright, let's not dwell on my eavesdropping anymore, let's get back to our original topic."
He Yubai was really afraid that if they continued talking, the other party would label him a real "rogue"!
The original topic, naturally, was that He Yubai was still preoccupied with the question: "Does he really dislike me that much?"
His tone was pitiful as he began to recount the things he had done for Jiang Mian, trying to awaken any sense of guilt in her heart.
But Jiang Mian scoffed, "Stop with the moral blackmail! I don't buy that!"
“It’s not about moral blackmail,” He Yubai argued. “The fact is that I did do these things for you.”
He looked at Jiang Mian, then revealed a knowing expression: "Oh! I know! Mianmian, you've used me up and now you think I'm worthless, so you want to abandon me! Right??"
Listen to this! How come she never knew He Yubai had such a silver tongue and was so good at getting things done?!
"Stop talking nonsense!"
Jiang Mian glared at him, but her face quickly turned red. She coughed and said, "Right now, I just want to get used to living as a girl. As for love and romance, I'm not interested for the time being."
She knew that she would definitely date a boy in the future, and that person would most likely be He Yubai.
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