"...Huh?"
Jiang Yu slowly widened her beautiful eyes.
Then she felt a heavy bag suddenly appear in her arms. Looking down, she saw Xia Che stuffing snacks into her hands without saying a word.
"I said I don't need it..."
"Take it."
Seeing that Jiang Yu was still trying to refuse, Xia Che looked at her seriously with a solemn expression.
Seeing this, Jiang Yu, who had never had any experience in interpersonal relationships, thought that Xia Che was angry because he had put on a stern face. She subconsciously lowered her head and her strength in pushing him away weakened.
"That's more like it."
Xia Che then stuffed all the snacks into Jiang Yu's hands. Seeing that the girl looked unconvinced and wanted to say something more, Xia Che waved his hand and interrupted her directly: "Consider these things as your reward for being friends with me. Don't refuse anymore."
"...Someone like you doesn't lack friends, so why would you need to be friends with someone like me?"
Jiang Yu's beautiful eyes were filled with even more confusion.
Based on her experience, would a gang leader like Xia Che lack friends?
He should be influential at school and know everyone he goes with.
"well……"
Upon hearing this, Xia Che let out a deep sigh, so forceful and with such a forlorn expression, as if Jiang Yu had asked something she shouldn't have, thus stirring up painful memories for Xia Che.
Generally speaking, someone who is this grieving either has lost their wife, or...
My wife is dead.
But Xia Che clearly doesn't have a wife yet.
"Are you alright?"
Jiang Yu was at a loss. What was going on?
It's like a balloon that was originally full of air, then it gets pricked by a needle, and the balloon leaks all the air out.
Did I say something I shouldn't have?
That must be right, right?
"Tell me, what was your first impression of me?"
Xia Che rubbed his face, trying hard to suppress the smile that was about to burst out, and rubbed his face into a bitter expression.
Xia Che has a knack for dealing with introverted contestants who are highly guarded.
We must not rush things. We must act like a hunter who has laid a trap, luring Jiang Yu step by step into our own trap.
In the original novel, Jiang Yu fell into Li Junyang's trap step by step because she lacked a sense of security and Li Junyang's disguise was too perfect.
They have now decided to change their attitude towards Li Junyang, shifting from reacting to his moves to taking the initiative.
Moreover, the meeting between the male and female protagonists was destined and could not be forcibly changed.
So……
What if I acted first and gave Jiang Yu a sense of security?
Even if the two meet, what waves can Li Junyang, this hypocrite, stir up?
The most obvious change in his mindset was that Xia Che's attitude towards the female lead changed from letting things take their course to taking the initiative.
Surprisingly, Xia Che didn't dislike this change.
"First impression? Uh... scary? Makes people afraid to get close..."
Jiang Yu wasn't usually a talkative person, but because she suspected she might have said something wrong that made Xia Che so melancholy, she subconsciously picked up where Xia Che left off, and then quickly added, "It's not that you're a bad person, it's just that's my first impression."
"If you could change your hair color, or cut off your side-swept bangs, it might look much better..."
She even thoughtfully offered advice.
If Xia Che hadn't needed to put on an act to lure the prey deeper into the trap, he might have already burst out laughing.
Feeling guilty for deceiving the innocent girl, Xia Che said calmly, "You see... even you think I'm hard to approach, so how can I possibly find friends?"
“We are the same kind of people, Jiang Yu. I don’t have many friends either.”
"So, how about we accept these snacks as a way to start our friendship?"
"Let's get to know each other. My name is Xia Che."
Xia Che nodded slightly, his eyes smiling.
He told a lie.
But in order to make Jiang Yu accept his goodwill, a lie was necessary.
Otherwise, Xia Che really wouldn't have been able to find a suitable entry point for this seemingly weak but actually stubborn girl.
"you……"
Jiang Yu was stunned. She had considered countless possibilities, but she never imagined that Xia Che would be the same kind of person as her.
Jiang Yu was well aware of how much of a failure she had been.
Someone like me has been alone since a very young age.
Even with mobility issues, she still goes to and from school, eats, and goes shopping all by herself.
Apart from her grandmother, she has never had even one peer who has been willing to have much contact with her.
Beauty combined with any other card is a winning hand, but playing it alone is a dead end.
Jiang Yu's appearance is fine, but her physical disability has deterred a considerable number of people.
Such a person, I thought, would live a lonely life all his life.
But now...
It seems that since I decided to transfer schools, my future has taken a turn for the better.
Is she about to have her first friend in her life?
Right now?
"Is he going to reject me again? Sigh... But I can understand. How could anyone possibly want to talk to someone like me? They probably wouldn't even dare to say more than a few words to me."
Xia Che noticed the inexplicable glint in Jiang Yu's beautiful eyes, and sighed knowingly, realizing it was time to retreat in order to advance.
"I didn't say I was rejecting you."
Jiang Yu took the bait as expected, and in her anxiety, she blurted out words that were tantamount to an agreement.
After realizing what had happened, Jiang Yu's fair and delicate cheeks flushed slightly, almost unnaturally.
What did I just say...?
Jiang Yu snorted.
"Then take that as a yes. From now on, we're friends."
Seeing Jiang Yu's face flushed and her head bowed like an ostrich hiding from danger, Xia Che understood. A faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his face, and he patted his chest to assure her, "Don't worry, since we're friends, we should help each other out! Here, these snacks are the start of our friendship. Eat and drink as you please. Just let me know if you need to go to the restroom, and I'll push you there!"
"I'm very strong, I promise I won't delay you, and I definitely won't let you be late!"
Xia Che's expression was serious and solemn, as if he were making a vow.
"Why are you shouting so loudly? Do you want everyone to know?"
Jiang Yu was both ashamed and angry. The environment she grew up in was full of suppression, and she was most afraid of such behavior that might attract attention. She quickly grabbed Xia Che's wrist with one hand and pulled him to shut up.
"If you accept this, I won't shout anymore."
Xia Che raised an eyebrow, his smile sly.
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