Chapter 347

They went out together... and she was one of them, I think her name was Tian Yue? She remembered that time she slunk into a toilet stall, trembling with fear, cursing Xia Yan for being a big liar who only talked big and then ran off with a pretty girl. But in the end, Xia Yan still came to find her, truly her good husband! Memories flooded back, so Xia Yan was already so good to her back then... Thinking about it, if a group of pretty girls asked her out after class, but then stood them up for a "brother" she'd only just met, and worried she'd wander off somewhere and have to search for her... well, that's kind of touching. With that thought, Hua Xin declared she would never call herself Viper again; she only had one husband, and that could only be Xia Yan! As for whether Xia Yan had tricked her into marrying him... believe it or not, it really was. Just then, the school bell rang again in the classroom. Most people had already gone to the next classroom to wait for the next easy class, but they were still chatting here, completely forgetting that the break was only fifteen minutes long. "The next class is starting, let's chat some more after class?" Xia Yan stood up and said, making the others come back to their senses and, somewhat embarrassed, also stand up to go to the next classroom. Hua Xin silently stood up and rushed to Xia Yan as she walked, seemingly questioning why he hadn't come to her rescue sooner. But Xia Yan just chuckled. After walking through the back door to the next classroom, Hua Xin slowed her pace a little, waiting for Tian Yue to come up behind her. Tian Yue gently tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "Actually, I tricked him into getting me." "I was the one who pursued... the Class Monitor." Because she was the one who confessed first, and she was the one who first told Xia Yan online that they were together and started Online Relationship. So, it must be because she pursued Xia Yan first, right? She emphasized the word "Class Monitor," which made Xia Yan, who was sitting on the stool, slightly surprised, and then the corners of his mouth slowly turned up. 271. Jealous! Everyone's jealous! (5k4) Tian Yue's face showed a little surprise, and then she revealed an unfathomable smile. She stretched out her elbow and nudged the girl, who was no shorter than her even though she was wearing platform shoes, and whispered, "Right, right, the Class Monitor is indeed very handsome and has a great personality. There are many girls in the class who have liked him. It's really hard to find such a high-quality man..." Hearing the praise of Xia Yan, it was impossible for the girl not to feel happy. After all, it was her boyfriend who was being praised. As his girlfriend, she naturally had the halo of "good taste" on the side. Hua Xin thought for a moment, then finally asked the question that had been on her mind. She took two steps back, distancing herself from Xia Yan to avoid him overhearing their conversation. "Um... did you used to like him too, but why now..." What puzzled Hua Xin was that if everyone already knew Xia Yan and she were together, and it had just been confirmed, then why would a girl who, like Lin Qingyu or Liu Ruoyun, had liked Xia Yan over a year ago, be so calmly chatting with her? If it was simply to confirm her curiosity, there was no need for such enthusiasm. Don't girls get jealous and bite their fingers when they see a pretty girl? Based on her knowledge from various novels and Tieba forums, six girls in a dormitory usually have seven group chats. This kind of complex relationship was clearly beyond her level to handle. But from a certain perspective, wasn't their current situation a case of rivals meeting with intense hatred? "So he really tricked you into it, didn't he?" "Besides, isn't it simple whether you like someone or not? If he's handsome, just go for it! But the Class Monitor has already clearly and politely rejected us, so why keep chasing after someone who doesn't reciprocate?" Tian Yue shrugged, looking at Hua Xin with a surprised expression that seemed to say, "What's so strange about that?" Then, she added with a disdainful tone, "I'm not like Lin Qingyu, who keeps stirring up trouble when she sees someone has a girlfriend." Her words carried a hint of malice towards Lin Qingyu, leaving Hua Xin somewhat confused and bewildered. It seems she didn't harbor such malice towards Lin Qingyu, so why does this girl seem to have even more malice towards Lin Qingyu than she does, as if she's sworn enemies? "Liking someone is just a matter of hormones surging, and you happen to fantasize about being with a handsome guy that many girls like, thinking things like, 'If only I could be with this person,' and 'Others would be so envious of me.' Ultimately, if you like someone without any emotional foundation..." Tian Yue chuckled, "Then maybe it's just because the guy is too good-looking, or maybe you've been single for too long and are getting cravings?" Hearing this answer, Hua Xin was clearly stunned, not expecting her to say such things. Liking or disliking someone, can it really be that simple? Is true "love" and "liking" just an impulse stemming from a face or a good physique? Many people probably confuse these two concepts to the point of not being able to distinguish which is their true choice. Love at first sight is liking, lust at first sight is liking, and feelings that grow over time are liking. It seems that finding an excuse to like someone has long been a convenient and respectable reason in terms of vocabulary. Many people like Xia Yan, and perhaps many others unknowingly like her in return? Hua Xin recalled the many male regulars at her cat café. Although they rarely spoke, their conversations were limited to greetings and taking orders. Sometimes, however, some would boldly ask for her contact information and inquire if she had a boyfriend. And when she replied, "We've been dating for a long time," the regret and embarrassment often on their faces suggested a "sudden attraction." "I see..." Hua Xin nodded gently, her eyes thoughtful. Tian Yue paused, her gaze sweeping over Hua Xin, whose face was obscured, but whose memory remained vivid. She clicked her tongue in amazement, "You're so pretty and cute! I'm so envious that you're so beautiful even without makeup... You'd be even prettier with makeup, leaving that Lin girl in the dust!" "Well... anyway, I think you're a million times better than Lin Qingyu. I wish you happiness." She waved her hand, watching the teacher on the podium walk up before heading towards the seats of the girls from before. "Oh, thank you..." Receiving such a blessing, her face, hidden behind her mask, flushed slightly, and she quickly thanked them. Sitting back down next to Xia Yan, Hua Xin was still carefully considering their conversation. So, Xia Yan really did manage to win her over? The girl narrowed her eyes slightly, carefully recalling her answer, but couldn't find anything amiss. Although it's unclear why Tian Yue harbors such a strong grudge against Lin Qingyu, this conversation suggests she doesn't actually hold any hostility towards her. In fact, it seems she even wants to be friends? Since starting work at the cat café, Hua Xin has encountered all sorts of people, and the interpersonal interactions she used to fear seem to have...