Xia Che almost spat out his entire cup of coffee.
What's going on...?
Are you working this hard?!
Xie Linlin blinked, her eyes alluring.
She could see that Xia Che's eyes were fixed on her, and a faint, triumphant smile slowly crept up her face.
It seems like winning over Xia Che is now a sure thing...
"Huh?"
The thought had barely crossed Xie Linlin's mind when she saw Xia Che suddenly stand up and walk towards the door.
Xie Linlin was stunned, her hand, which was about to pull off the bra strap, froze in mid-air, "Senior..."
What happened?
According to the information that person gave him, Xia Che wasn't a hoodlum; he was actually just a homebody.
Instead of being pleasantly surprised by his own temptation, his expression looked rather... cold?
Xie Linlin's eyes widened immediately.
Yes, it was indeed chilling.
An adjective that has absolutely nothing to do with being a homebody appeared on Xia Che's face in a way that was both abrupt and harmonious.
"I thought you really liked me, but now it seems I was overthinking it."
"Did you lose a dare? Or were you just trying to mess with me?"
"...Never mind, it's not important. I'm leaving now. You...take care of yourself."
Under Xie Linlin's incredulous gaze, Xia Che walked out of the coffee shop without looking back.
The coffee shop wasn't crowded in the afternoon. The sunlight had a warm, drowsy feel, and even with the energizing effect of coffee, the customers still seemed rather sleepy.
Xie Linlin sat there blankly, staring in the direction Xia Che had left, seemingly lost in thought. Her eyes flickered with light, and her body was somewhat stiff.
Even though she could no longer see Xia Che's back, she seemed oblivious.
Several guests at the next table overheard the whole thing and cast disapproving glances at the pretty and cute girl, thinking she had only herself to blame.
Is it fun to mess with boys for no reason? They're getting their comeuppance now.
After a long while, Xie Linlin came to her senses and looked away.
Strangely, aside from her initial shock, she didn't seem particularly angry. Under the amused gazes of those around her, she hurriedly walked out of the coffee shop with a straight face.
...
The bright and luxurious bedroom is clearly a girl's room, judging from its decor.
Xie Linlin sat cross-legged on the bed, her two long, fair legs crossed, holding her phone to her ear with both hands, listening nervously to the female voice on the other end of the line.
"What did you say? I still want to pursue Xia Che? But I've already been rejected..."
Xie Linlin panicked, but before she could finish speaking, the woman's voice on the other end of the phone interrupted her without hesitation:
"Don't forget, your father's illness can't be left untreated for long. Only I can cure this kind of disease."
"I'll repeat it to you again: get close to Xia Che, become his girlfriend, and then..."
"Kill him."
The woman's voice was resolute, and a sharp, murderous aura almost seemed to travel through the phone to the other end.
Xie Linlin bit her lip hard until she left a row of clear teeth marks.
After a long while, she let out a heavy sigh of relief. "Okay... I will do as you say."
...
The night passed in the blink of an eye.
Under the willow trees by the street, a gentle breeze rustled the branches, causing Xie Linlin's hair to flutter. She tossed her high ponytail, brushing the leaves that had fallen onto her arms, and then held her small hands demurely, waiting quietly.
She was already full of youthful energy, and now her well-behaved appearance makes her even more endearing.
She looked up and glanced at the name of Lishi Quyuan.
Should we go in to find Xia Che?
The location is correct.
I haven't received a reply to the message I sent to Xia Che. He's probably busy. If I suddenly go in, it might disturb him.
After racking her brains, she finally managed to persuade Xia Che to agree to see her one more time.
This time... we absolutely cannot miss it again.
Lost in thought, Xie Linlin suddenly heard footsteps. She quickly looked up and her eyes lit up when she saw the person approaching.
"Senior!"
She waved, her joyful smile almost sweet enough to melt anyone's heart.
The moment Xie Linlin saw Xia Che, her heart skipped a beat, and a sense of guilt overwhelmed her.
I'm sorry, but I really had no choice...
"You've arrived."
Xie Linlin suppressed her thoughts, and her face betrayed no hint of her true feelings.
"Hmm, what do you want to tell me?"
Xia Che fanned himself with his hand, glancing back every now and then, afraid that his roommates would chase after him.
There was nothing Xia Che could do; Xie Linlin was really difficult to deal with, and Xia Che couldn't say anything unpleasant. Besides, Xie Linlin said she had something to say to him and it wouldn't take too long or prevent Xia Che from going to school to participate in the college league.
Since they've already put it this way, I can't just refuse, can I?
However, this place is not suitable for lingering.
Although he hadn't even eaten breakfast and had come out a little early, there was no guarantee that Chu Yuying and the others wouldn't see him.
The kind of chaotic love triangle is most popular in anime.
As for reality...
Maybe you really shouldn't come.
"Senior, please believe me, what happened yesterday was really a misunderstanding."
Xie Linlin paused, having already prepared her words last night. After glancing at Xia Che and seeing that his expression was normal, she continued, "Perhaps it was because I was too excited that my behavior yesterday was indeed a bit inappropriate, and I apologize for that."
It's more than just inappropriate...
Xia Che had no doubt that if he had given in yesterday, their next date would most likely have been at a certain hotel.
One of his strengths is that he never overestimates his importance in other people's eyes.
Whenever a pie falls from the sky, Xia Che's first instinct is to ask himself if he deserves it.
This approach is a bit cowardly, but it has to be said that it works very well in many situations.
"If you're just here to apologize... fine, I accept it. I can pretend yesterday's events never happened. If you have nothing else to say, please go back now."
Xia Che didn't know how much longer he could drag this out, so it was better to finish this quickly.
"You... senior, do you really not want to spend a little more time with me?"
Seeing that Xia Che had given her a direct order to leave, Xie Linlin couldn't hold back anymore.
I have suitors too, you know?
As for kicking me out after only a couple of sentences?
"Didn't you finish talking? Is there anything else?"
Xia Che kept turning around, feeling terrified.
"I……"
Xie Linlin's eyes were filled with resentment, her long eyelashes fluttering back and forth. "Senior, do you really have no feelings for me at all?"
"I got up at six o'clock just to see you, and it took me two hours just to get my hair done. You're in such a hurry to get rid of me, it really hurts my feelings."
Xia Che's resolute heart suddenly wavered.
To be honest, Xie Linlin's words were incredibly persuasive to a straight man, or rather, a young man with no dating experience would find it very difficult to resist a beautiful girl who was being so direct.
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