Chapter 217

"As for movies, you should just stay home," the girl silently added in her mind. But just as Hua Xin was about to refuse, Li Xue excitedly added, "The shop's recovery is all thanks to you, Xia Fen, and the video editor..." Seeing Li Xue's hesitant expression, although she didn't want to mention that shrimp head's name, Hua Xin still quickly added silently, "Xia Yan..." "Oh right! Xia Yan!" "The three of you have been a huge help... I've been wanting to find some time for a team-building activity, but it's the New Year and you're all in school." "Xiao Fen is even in her final year of high school." "So let's set a date first!" With a clap of her hands, before Shan Qing and Hua Xin could even offer their opinions, Li Xue had already made this cheerful decision. Shan Qing naturally had no objections. Because Li Xue's will represented his will, no matter what she wanted to do, he would put everything down to be with her. Seeing the girl's hesitant and struggling expression, Li Xue moved her chair, her eyes pleading as she reached out and hugged Hua Xin's arm. "The sea there is so beautiful, hasn't Xiao Hua seen it in videos?" "It's not too far. I'll drive you there; we'll leave in the morning and arrive in the evening." "And!" Li Xue said righteously, "There won't be any scenes of wanting a romantic getaway with a third wheel! Once we get to Weihai, we'll split up immediately, and then where you want to go will be different from our plans!" "We'll meet up again in three days, is that alright?" Driving there... Hua Xin was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. That way, she wouldn't need to bring her ID to take the high-speed rail... And shouldn't she do something special to create lasting memories during this limited time? She had spent over 95% of her life in Little Black, and her understanding of the outside world was limited to videos and cyber experiences shared by others. How could Hua Xin not envy others' freedom to travel...? Of course she did! Traveling... especially with Xia Yan, it sounded really nice. "Then I..." "Should I discuss it with him later?" the girl tentatively replied. "Then it's settled!" Li Xue happily stood up and pounced on Shan Qing like a kangaroo bear, making Shan Qing look at the girl with a slightly apologetic gaze. Hua Xin twitched her lips. It felt like she hadn't subtly negotiated earlier, but had directly agreed to Li Xue's request... But it's okay. After all, the travel problem was solved, and she was the one who should be overjoyed. After washing the dishes, Hua Xin, who had eaten quickly, came out of the kitchen and casually found a comfortable sofa to relax for a while. After all, people are lazy after eating and drinking their fill. She should ask Xia Yan's opinion, but then "Hua Xin" would have to disappear again. The girl sighed softly and opened Xia Yan's chat box, but before she could type anything, Xia Yan sent her a message as if he had a telepathic connection with her. Hua Xin slowly sat up, her eyes somewhat silent. Xia Yan: "I'm at your school. Classes are almost over this afternoon, right?" "Shall I pick you up later?"... Hua Xin put down her phone with trembling hands, immediately sweating profusely. To avoid Xia Yan, she specifically said she had a full day of classes. Xia Yan seemed to have asked where "she" went to school, but how could he sneak up on her like this?! But now... the girl looked around. It seems... It's over?. 163. Whether you come first or last, it's not you. "What are you waiting for?" "Let's have dinner together later? It's almost evening." Lin Qingyu looked at Xia Yan, who was holding his phone and looking at something, with some doubt. Although they were walking, she still tried to make her voice as gentle as possible. Today, she was dressed differently from her usual sophisticated look at school. Instead, she looked a little more casual, and had a unique shyness that only acquaintances and the closest "friends" could experience. Moreover, her hair was not hanging down in big waves as before, but was tied into a single ponytail with a hair tie, revealing her ears and neck. Strolling through the somewhat unfamiliar surroundings, she was actually in a very good mood. No one here knew her, and no one would recognize Xia Yan. If they stood together, most people passing by on campus would assume they were a Xia Yan. Lin Qingyu wasn't like her usual sullen, aloof self. After months of separation, she was finally able to stand here with Xia Yan. No one knew how much negativity and countless agonizing nights she had endured during that time. Whenever she had free time, she liked to check Xia Yan's WeChat Moments, observing what he had done that day, what he liked, and whether he had a happy day. She had seen every single post on Xia Yan's Moments, whether it was the commemorative photos from his first date with that girl, or the table full of food at Chinese New Year and the girl sitting opposite him, her face not shown. Lin Qingyu seen them all. But she didn't want to give up, and she didn't know why she didn't want to. "Ah, I'm sorry, senior." Lin Qingyu froze. The hard-won happiness that had just risen in her heart was quietly shattered by the handsome man in her sight. But even so, she couldn't show any other emotions. Because apart from being classmates and Student Council members in the same school, they had no other connection or interaction. Xia Yan put away his phone and put his hands in his pockets. His expression was no longer as gentle and sunny as before, but contained a kind of unfamiliarity that she was unwilling to admit but knew clearly. "My girlfriend happens to study here at the Foreign Language School, and I have to pick her up from class later." "I can't have dinner with you, senior." Lin Qingyu wasn't stupid. From childhood to adulthood, she had learned many tricks of reading people's expressions and understanding their psychology, and her emotional intelligence was also very high. Therefore, she could also clearly understand the superficial meaning in Xia Yan's words. "Ah... I see." "Then I hope you have fun." Lin Qingyu's left hand, hidden behind her back, clutched the hem of her clothes. A fleeting look of disappointment and resentment crossed her eyes, but it quickly returned to her usual calm and composed gaze. "I'll contact you again later when we discuss the specifics of what's to come." Xia Yan thought for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, I'll come." Hearing Xia Yan's agreement, Lin Qingyu's tense nerves eased slightly. After all, with these intricate matters acting as a connecting thread, they would always have opportunities to be alone. The future was long, and she was only a sophomore in college. As long as there was time, there was still a chance. Lin Qingyu knew that if she continued to pester him like this, there would be no progress or hope. So she could only gradually increase her presence through these interactions, placing her hopes for a breakthrough on... Xia Yan and that girl's relationship. Many "misunderstandings" can happen in this world. Some...