Chapter 214

"Get lost!" "Alright, alright, all done cleaning up?" "Let's go out for a meal, it's been a long time since we had a get-together." Mu Feng nodded, his tone somewhat wistful: "It's about time we had a meal, otherwise you'd hear me crying under the covers after someone secretly got full marks and won a scholarship." "Sigh, scholarship, sigh, girlfriend..." Xiang Guan shook his head as well, teasing in the same way. "Alright, hot pot, hot pot..." Xia Yan waved his hand with a helpless smile, then looked at the smiling girl on the phone wallpaper on the table, a gentle look appearing in his eyes. The three of them had just stepped out of the dormitory when a very conspicuous figure stood not far away. Mu Feng and Xiang Guan, who had been joking and laughing, immediately shut their mouths, each taking a step to the left or right, leaving the main stage to Xia Yan and Lin Qingyu, who had been waiting for who knows how long. "Long time no see, Xia Yan." "Long time no see, Senior Lin." Xia Yan remained composed as he faced the aloof Lin Qingyu, but unlike before, his expression and tone lacked that unique gentleness. "Senior Lin, is there something you need? I'm in a hurry to go out for dinner with my roommate, so I might have to excuse myself." He unexpectedly blocked any possibility of Lin Qingyu asking him to leave or chat a little longer. Since starting his relationship with "Gu Xin Hua," Xia Yan only wanted to reserve all his gentleness for her, instead of treating everyone the same as before. Some things simply required a change in attitude. Otherwise, it would be irresponsible to both himself and the young woman. "Already married"—these four words were inconsequential to ordinary friends and colleagues of the opposite sex, whether in friendships or at work. They only interacted more through work, and casual banter was normal. But when it clearly implied "something else," Xia Yan would never let his kindness become cheap. Lin Qingyu was clearly taken aback, not expecting Xia Yan to refuse so decisively. In her memory, Xia Yan, no matter how much he disliked or felt helpless, would patiently listen to each issue before offering his opinion. Even at the worst, he hadn't kicked her out when they had dinner together. Although she had been rushing to find information about Liu Ruoyun Hua Xin had neglected the dinner, she opened her mouth, quickly adjusting her emotions to appear as usual. She smiled at Xia Yan as if nothing had happened and said, "It's nothing, I just happened to run into you." "I wanted to tell you in advance that the Student Council and the school have a joint event soon, and I hope you can participate." "That's all." "Then I'll be going now, you guys enjoy your meal." She waved and turned to leave without looking back. Xia Yan silently watched her retreating figure, then helplessly waved to Mu Feng and Xiang Guan: "Why are you so scared? Let's go!" But in his heart, he was silently considering a solution. Lin Qingyu ... what is she planning to do now? Being the Student Council president is quite important to him. But compared to a young girl, these things are incomparable. Xia Yan's lips curled slightly. The answer was obvious. 161. Get out of here. 3k2 "What?! What do you mean?!" "Say it again?" Hua Xin stared in shock at the message on her phone screen, subconsciously lowering her voice as she spoke, her eyes flashing with a hint of doubt and anger, unsure of what to say. Although she was still wearing a mask and hood, similar to her previous attire, judging from the girl's shocked voice... this was probably a very serious matter. The wind on the top floor of the teaching building wasn't weak, but the howling wind was enough to drown out Hua Xin's subconscious repetition. No wonder those clubs and main characters in Japanese anime always seem to be running to the rooftop for no reason. The girl turned her head slightly. The sun, which hadn't set, didn't paint the sky fiery red; it still hung high, shining brightly. Skyscrapers stood side by side, and looking down at them evoked a unique emotion. But Xia Yan wasn't there; she was alone. The girl silently turned off her phone screen, then leaned back against the railing, her eyes somewhat lost as she gazed at the azure sky dotted with occasional white clouds. What was Lin Qingyu up to? Today was finally a day at school this semester, and after afternoon classes, before she could even catch up with Xia Yan alone, she received this unsettling message. Xia Yan seemed to have something to attend to, so she came to the secret base alone to wait for him. Pretending not to see him was definitely not an option. Because Lin Qingyu was currently the only one who knew that "Hua Xin," the person she was using as a boy, was actually a girl. Lin Qingyu knew her biggest secret. The girl didn't doubt Lin Qingyu's obsession with Xia Yan. Just like what she'd learned from Xia Yan about Liu Ruoyun trying to drug him and force herself on him in high school, their obsessions were similar. Perhaps it was more of a stubbornness in their personalities than obsession. These pampered young ladies wouldn't easily give up what they wanted. Xia Yan's social media was already dominated by her; her presence was everywhere, big and small. Even the most oblivious person would understand he already had a girlfriend, and they were very much in love. But Lin Qingyu ... didn't care. So... she seemed to have no choice. Hua Xin gently pursed her lips, trying to calm herself, slowly considering how to respond. But agreeing to do as she was told was even more impossible. Absurd. After careful thought, these two words rose in the girl's mind, making her smile helplessly. Then, Hua Xin pulled her mask up higher, trying to cover her face completely. And make sure her hair wasn't showing. If she tied her hair up in a ponytail after it grew long, it would look like it was bulging out of her hat. Did some special species grow horns on her head? So it's better to leave it loose over her shoulders. "Sorry to keep you waiting~" Just as Hua Xin was lost in thought, the door in front of her was gently pushed open, and that familiar figure, so familiar it was like being on the same bed, appeared in her line of sight. Xia Yan walked over with a smile, carrying a plastic bag. As for why she used the word "smiling"... the girl looked up and secretly observed Xia Yan's face closely. It seemed that Xia Yan become somewhat different from before, but for a moment she didn't know what word to use to describe this change. Gentle? Sunny? It seemed different from before. Hua Xin frowned slightly, unable to find exactly what was wrong. But when she saw the contents of the plastic bag Xia Yan was carrying, she instantly relaxed, and her slightly flat stomach immediately sent a "I want it!" signal to her brain.