Chapter 49 New Prey
White Pearl was squatting at the entrance of the styling room, watching the ants carrying their food with curiosity.
He also used a small stick to poke the ants from time to time.
Shi Jin quietly walked behind Bai Zhenzhu, stood there for a while, and silently watched Bai Zhenzhu's focused and interesting expression.
Only after the ants successfully moved their nest did the white pearl stand up.
I squatted for a while, and my legs went numb.
She stumbled and looked like she was about to fall.
As a result, Shi Jin instinctively grabbed Bai Zhenzhu's waist, lifted her up, turned her around, and brought her into his arms.
Even Shi Jin himself didn't realize how worried he was at the time.
Bai Zhenzhu raised her head in confusion and met Shi Jin's gaze.
Her eyes were as clear as autumn water, with a touch of vibrant color at the corners; her red lips held a faint smile, captivatingly alluring.
"Shi Jin?"
Her voice was soft and gentle, like the most lingering breeze in Jiangnan, with a sweet and refreshing quality.
The ending note rose, like a kitten lazily yawning.
Are you... alright?
Although his words were somewhat stiff, Bai Zhenzhu clearly sensed that Shi Jin's tone was no longer as accusatory and angry as it had been just moments before.
He even gave her a rare, faint smile.
"My legs are numb and I can't walk. Can you carry me back to find Auntie?"
Showing vulnerability is always a woman's best way of being charming.
After thinking for a moment, Shi Jin still picked up the white pearl and carried it on his back.
Instantly, Shi Jin recalled the first time he met Bai Zhenzhu and carried her on his back in the bar.
Time really flies; in the blink of an eye, he has known Bai Zhenzhu for almost three months.
By the way, three months?
Didn't Bai Zhenzhu confidently boast that she would make him fall in love with her in three months?
The time was almost up, but he didn't seem to treat her any differently than before.
So I couldn't help but blurt out, "White Pearl, it's been three months."
"Huh?" Bai Zhenzhu whispered in his ear, making half of his body tingle and itchy.
"We've known each other for almost three months."
"Oh, so what? You want to have some kind of three-month anniversary with me?"
Shi Jin burst out laughing.
This white pearl is usually a very shrewd person, so why does she sometimes act so foolish?
"You forgot you said you'd let me have it within three months..."
Falling in love with you...
Shi Jin still couldn't bring himself to say those three words.
I always felt it was a bit strange to mention the word "love" in front of Bai Zhenzhu.
"You mean...you've fallen in love with me?"
Bai Zhenzhu stared slyly at his slightly reddened ear tips, deliberately misinterpreting his meaning.
"White pearl!"
"Wow! It's been so long since I've heard you call my name so angrily, Shi Jin. You know, every time I see you ignore me and turn away, I feel so heartbroken I can't breathe. I've thought about just giving up on you and letting you be with your white moonlight, but what can I do? Love isn't something you can just let go of so easily..."
She mimicked the sentimental lines spoken by the devoted second female lead in a TV drama, then waited expectantly for Shi Jin's reply.
Shi Jin suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Her gaze was fixed on the expectant eyes of the white pearl reflected in the full-length mirror.
He had never seen her so sincere before. A sudden thud ran through his heart, and something seemed to have changed.
"Shi Jin, if you really like Li Qianni that much, I..."
I wish you all the best.
The remaining few words were interrupted by Shi Jin's urging.
"White Pearl, stop talking nonsense, my mother is still waiting for you."
He quickly averted his gaze, and his heart, which had been restless for some time...
...
“Qianni, I think you shouldn’t be so passive anymore. There are just too many girls around Shi Jin, whether it’s Bai Zhenzhu or Lin Qingmiao. If you continue to be so reserved, Shi Jin might become someone else’s boyfriend.”
Ren Xuening analyzed it for Li Qianni very seriously.
Li Qianni has also felt a sense of crisis to some extent these days, especially from the fluctuating emotions of Shi Jin.
"Then what should I do?"
"Confess your feelings!"
"Huh? This..." Li Qianni was still a little hesitant.
"Qianni, I believe that as long as you confess your feelings, Shi Jin will definitely agree. That way, you two won't have to keep guessing each other anymore."
"But I am a girl after all. Would it seem cheap to confess my feelings first?"
"Strike first, or you'll gain the upper hand..."
Li Qianni pondered these words carefully. Should she take the initiative and confess her feelings first?
...
One week later.
Shi Jin had dinner with several senior students at a private restaurant.
After finishing his meal, he walked out with a senior student, chatting about macroeconomics.
As soon as I entered the lobby, I saw a familiar figure from behind at the entrance.
Bai Zhenzhu wore a long khaki trench coat, a pair of black knee-high boots, big wavy hair, and exquisite makeup, exuding maturity and elegance.
Standing next to her was a tall, mature man in a casual suit, with a scholarly air and a gentle demeanor.
That's not the point. The point is that Bai Zhenzhu is affectionately holding the man's arm, looking shy and occasionally flashing a playful and cute smile.
In Shi Jin's memory, Bai Zhenzhu had never shown him such a dependent and affectionate look.
When she looked at him, there was always a hint of calculation and cunning in her eyes.
Who is this man?
Is it the new prey of the White Pearl?
What about Qin Shen?
"Shi Jin, what do you think?"
"Huh? What? Senior, what did you just say? I didn't quite hear you."
Shi Jin's attention was completely drawn to Bai Zhenzhu and that man, and she didn't hear what her senior was saying.
The senior student wasn't angry. Instead, he teased, "I noticed you seemed a bit distracted as soon as we came out, Shi Jin. Did you see your ex-girlfriend?"
Shi Jin gave an awkward smile and quickly denied it.
"I don't have any ex-girlfriend, I just saw someone I knew."
After Shi Jin finished talking with her senior, she looked towards the door again, only to find that Bai Zhenzhu and the man had already disappeared.
He loosened his loose collar, let out a heavy sigh, and then stepped out.
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