Chapter 208 IF Route: Brother Becomes Husband, How Sweet!
Beicheng University.
As soon as the last professional class of the morning ended, Qu He was the first to rush out of the classroom and ride her electric scooter back to her dormitory.
When she finished changing her clothes, her other two roommates, Shen Huanhuan and Ke Ting, returned.
"Oh, has our Qu Hebao become a different person?" Shen Huanhuan circled around her.
"Just a moment ago in class she was dressed in a casual, high-fashion outfit, and now she's transformed into a sophisticated goddess? She ran so fast after class, oh, she had a date with a beautiful lady!"
She reached out with a grin and gently poked below Qu He's lips, which were covered in lip gloss.
Qu He's cheeks flushed instantly. She took a half step back, her voice rising involuntarily, "No date! What date! Who told you I was going on a date?"
Shen Huanhuan is a cute and adorable elementary school student. Although she has never been in a relationship, she has read all kinds of books on love theory and loves to collect gossip.
She clearly didn't believe it and pulled Ke Ting, who was drinking water, over. "Tingting, come and take a look. Let's get it checked."
Ke Ting is a typical mature and elegant beauty, tall and with a cool temperament. Upon hearing this, she raised her eyebrows and looked at Qu He carefully from head to toe.
Qu He wore a beige lace halter dress with a cinched waist that perfectly accentuated her figure.
The weather in Beicheng in May is unpredictable. She was wearing an off-the-shoulder pink cover-up, paired with shoes in the same color, and her makeup was noticeably light.
Shen Huanhuan exaggeratedly fanned herself in front of her nose, "Can you smell anything?"
Qu He subconsciously sniffed twice, then asked in confusion, "What's that smell?"
"What else could it be?"
Shen Huanhuan laughed mischievously, "Of course it's the sour smell of love!"
Qu He was so embarrassed she almost jumped up: "No, it's not me! It's my brother. He just came back from England last night and invited me to lunch."
"Oh my gosh~~"
Shen Huanhuan drew out the last syllable, "Is it your brother again?"
"Let me think. Is it the brother who flies back from England every year when new students start school, no matter how busy he is? Is it the brother who always shows up on time for your birthday and never misses a gift? Or is it the brother who always finds an excuse to fly back to have dinner and go shopping with you during holidays?"
Qu He was stunned by her barrage of criticism.
Unbeknownst to her, Zhuang Bieyan had traveled back and forth between England and Beicheng so many times for her sake.
The care she had taken for granted suddenly felt heavy when her roommate pointed it out.
"Qu He, your brother is quite extraordinary."
Shen Huanhuan nudged her shoulder suggestively and lowered her voice, "Anyway, my own brother would never be this attentive to me. This frequency, this stamina, wow..."
"Then...then he's not my biological brother!" Qu He hurriedly explained, but her heart was inexplicably racing.
“We’ve known each other since we were kids in Yujia Ferry, and this is something we made a promise a long time ago.”
Her voice trailed off, carrying a hint of guilt that she herself couldn't convince.
"It's even more dangerous if he's not your biological brother!"
Shen Huanhuan, with an expression that said, "As the saying goes, beware of fire, theft, and older brothers. Qu Hebao, be careful, or you might unknowingly fall for him one day."
Ke Ting, who hadn't said much until now, casually interjected, delivering a precise blow: "She's already fallen for him."
Qu He immediately bristled: "I didn't! He's really just my brother. And he's always treated me like a little sister!"
She tried to persuade her roommate with a firm tone, and even more so, she wanted to convince her own heart, which had already lost its rhythm.
Shen Huanhuan pushed up her black-rimmed glasses, her eyes flashing, "Qu Hebao, come on, let's analyze this logically."
"Think about it carefully. What decent older brother would fly across borders so many times a year just to have a meal with you and celebrate a holiday?"
And they always remember to bring us ridiculously expensive snacks and treats every time? Who else would do something so thoughtful yet so extravagant?
She answered her own question with a firm and clear voice: "Boyfriend!"
Before Qu He could refute her, she continued her pursuit.
"Furthermore, who would be halfway around the world and still video call you every two or three days without fail, knowing your class schedule, your friends, and even what you ate today? They'd even remember your menstrual cycle better than you do yourself,"
"Boy friend!"
Shen Huanhuan clapped her hands again.
"And there's one more crucial point!"
She pointed at Qu He's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, "Look at yourself! Every time you go to see your brother, you're dressed up like a little cake?"
Every time I saw him, I came back with a smile on my face and my eyes sparkling. Before, who was it that would start sulking days in advance whenever he was about to leave?
Shen Huanhuan clasped her hands together, and the three people in the dormitory shouted out those three words in unison, clearly:
"Boy friend!"
Qu He was completely stunned, as if struck by lightning.
She subconsciously gripped the hem of her skirt, her fingertips turning slightly white. Her mind went blank, with only those three words buzzing in her ears.
Shen Huanhuan pressed her advantage: "Ask yourself honestly, every time you know he's coming back, don't you start looking forward to it days in advance?"
Qu He nodded, somewhat bewildered.
"When you see him, do you feel like the air around you is sweet?"
She nodded again.
"Admit it, this part of yours has already fallen." Shen Huanhuan poked Qu He's left chest.
Qu He felt as if all her pretense had been shattered by that gentle poke.
Could it be that what they said is true?
Without realizing it, she really fell in love with the person who had played and grown up with her since childhood and whom she called "Brother Swallow".
Have you fallen in love with Zhuang Bieyan?
But he's her brother!
Although they are not blood relatives, they have always addressed each other as brother and sister for many years.
What would he think if he knew about his filthy and inappropriate thoughts?
Will I find her disgusting? Will I distance myself from her because of this?
The thought that Zhuang Bieyan might look at her with astonishment, disappointment, or even disgust filled Qu He with inexplicable panic.
Just then, the phone rang; it was Zhuang Bieyan calling.
Qu He's mind was in complete turmoil, but her hand had already pressed the answer button.
"Ahe, I'm at the West Gate, have you come down yet?" Zhuang Bieyan's voice came.
Qu He opened her mouth, but no sound came out, and her hand holding the phone trembled slightly.
Seeing her pathetic state, Shen Huanhuan grabbed the phone in exasperation and pressed the speakerphone button. "Qu He is in the bathroom. Wait a moment."
Zhuang Bieyan was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone. When he spoke again, his voice was noticeably more distant and polite: "Okay, then please tell her that I'm waiting for her at the West Gate. Thank you."
The phone call ended, and the dormitory was quiet for a moment.
Shen Huanhuan shoved the phone back into Qu He's hand. "Did you hear that? 'Trouble' and 'thank you,' you're being so polite."
What does this mean? It means he has something to hide! Listen to me, strike when the time is right! So what if he's my brother? He's not my biological son anyway. My brother can become my husband, isn't that great?"
Qu He looked at the astonishing light in her eyes, and her confused heart seemed to be infused with a bit of courage.
Shen Huanhuan patted her shoulder forcefully, full of hope: "When we have lunch later, find an opportunity to test him! Based on my theoretical experience, I think there's a 99% chance he's interested in you too! Win him over!"
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