Watching He Mingxiao's figure disappear into the hazy morning light, Nan Xian let out a heavy sigh. She leaned against the door frame and only then did she belatedly realize that she was cold, and her fingers gripping her coat tightened unconsciously.
She stood there in a daze for a while, until she faintly heard a few lazy dog barks from the other side in the distance, which brought her back to her senses.
The door closed slowly, the wind chimes tinkled softly, and soon the surroundings returned to silence.
Suddenly, the bushes near the house shook violently, and a head popped out with a "whoosh"—
It was none other than Yu Lin.
He reached out and plucked a blade of grass from his hair, his gaze fixed intently on the closed door through his fingers.
Earlier, when he returned to his room, he suddenly remembered that Nan Xian had sneezed a few times that night and was worried that she might catch a cold. So he took out his cold medicine and hand warmers. Unexpectedly, just as he reached the door of Nan Xian's room, before he could knock, he glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw He Mingxiao's figure approaching him.
What did he want with his sister in the middle of the night?
Instinct made his heart leap into his throat, and his first reaction was naturally to step forward and question him, but reason quickly made him stop in his tracks.
He thought about the speculations online about the relationship between He Mingxiao and Nan Xian, and the change in Nan Xian's attitude towards He Mingxiao during the previous episodes, and his heart couldn't help but pound with anxiety.
No one can figure out the relationship between my sister and He Mingxiao. As an outsider, if I were to meddle, I might upset my sister. If that were the case, wouldn't all the goodwill I've been trying to build up over this period of time be wasted?
Realizing this connection, he hurriedly tried to retreat, but He Mingxiao had already approached. He had nowhere to retreat, looked around, and had a sudden idea. Before He Mingxiao could look in his direction, he plunged into the nearest bushes and hid.
Perhaps the light was too dim, or perhaps he was just lucky, but He Mingxiao did not notice anything unusual.
Yu Lin held his breath and hid in the bushes, quietly prying aside the cover in front of him to observe his actions.
He Mingxiao looked worried, seemingly lost in thought. He stood in front of the door, hesitating for a long time. Yu Lin's legs were almost numb from squatting before he finally raised his hand and knocked on Nan Xian's door, as if he had made up his mind.
Then he heard the conversation.
In stark contrast to He Mingxiao's dejected state, Yu Lin was overwhelmed with emotion, so excited that he wanted to run naked around the village three times.
He kept repeating his sister's words in his mind—she had officially announced to He Mingxiao that their relationship was over!
He Mingxiao's elimination means that he has a greater chance of winning!
Especially since he and his sister have developed a little secret just between the two of them, he is now one of the closest and most trusted people to his sister!
The thought of being able to stand openly beside his sister in the future, or even accompany her forever, made Yu Lin's blood boil. He breathed heavily and quickened his pace. Only after he reached a distance where Nan Xian could not hear him did he finally burst into excited cheers, clenching his fists and waving them a few times in the air.
"That's great! That's great!"
His cheeks flushed red, his eyes shone like stars, and his smile almost overflowed.
"Tsk—"
Suddenly, a slightly disdainful male voice came from above.
Yu Lin suddenly snapped to attention, his hair standing on end, and he assumed a defensive stance. "Who?! Show yourself!"
"Heh—" the man chuckled softly.
The treetops above rustled, and a flash of white light passed before Yu Lin's eyes. Before he could see what it was, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his neck, and then everything went black as he lost consciousness.
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