Urban: I Discovered My Deskmate Was Pretending to Be Ugly
Chapter 17

Gu Lianyin Wants to Pursue Lin Yuan

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Gu Lianyin Wants to Pursue Lin Yuan

Before long, Gu Lianyin returned after redoing her makeup.

The freckles on her face had returned to their original positions.

Lin Yuan pretended not to know and did not expose her.

"I just went to wash my face," Gu Lianyin made up an excuse.

"Oh."

Lin Yuan responded blandly.

"Lin Yuan, if it hadn't been for you just now, I wouldn't have known what to do."

"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, you don't need to think about anything else. Leave everything to me."

For some reason, after this incident, Gu Lianyin's favorable impression of Lin Yuan had greatly increased.

Not only was he tall, he was somewhat handsome too.

Most importantly, he did not disdain her for looking ugly.

When she had been at a loss, he had stepped forward and resolved the trouble.

A boy like that was rarer than a giant panda.

Gu Lianyin sighed. It would be wonderful if her future boyfriend were like Lin Yuan.

As she thought about it, she secretly studied Lin Yuan's profile and an idea emerged.

Wasn't there one right beside her?

Why did she have to search for one like a needle in a haystack outside?

She was startled by that thought and hurriedly shook her head to cast it away.

No, no. What girl chased after a boy? That was far too unreserved!

But what if...

What if Lin Yuan wanted to pursue me? What would I do?

Should I say yes?

No, I'm dressed so ugly. How could Lin Yuan possibly pursue me?

Oh, Gu Lianyin, what are you thinking? Since when did you become so prone to wild thoughts?

Beside her, Lin Yuan speechlessly looked at Gu Lianyin, who seemed to be spacing out.

He had also heard what she was thinking.

He helplessly rubbed his forehead.

This girl was truly adorable.

However, he wondered whether he should pursue Gu Lianyin.

After all, his deskmate was not only beautiful, but her personality also suited his tastes.

She was practically the goddess of countless men's dreams.

A true fair, rich, beautiful girl!

The day's classes soon ended.

No one discussed what would become of class monitor Xue Hongyun.

And the rumors about Lin Yuan and Gu Lianyin collapsed on their own.

Even if the two flirted and bickered in front of everyone, no one dared say anything.

Lin Yuan's performance today had truly frightened many people.

Gu Lianyin returned home hopping and skipping like a little frog.

Then came the usual routine.

Removing her makeup.

Restoring her original appearance.

She looked especially radiant today. Her eyes were bright, and her rosy lips looked so delicate that one could not help wanting to take a bite.

Swinging her snow-white, slender legs, she flopped onto the sofa without a trace of the reserve a girl ought to have, sprawled out in every direction.

Before long, her best friend and roommate, Ling Wanqing, returned.

Ling Wanqing was like a soulless zombie. She slowly walked over and collapsed onto Gu Lianyin's thighs.

"Wuwuwu, Lianyin, we both dressed ugly, so why were our experiences worlds apart?!"

Gu Lianyin smiled. "What happened? Did they reject you again today?"

Ling Wanqing sighed repeatedly. "Damn it, our class was electing a class monitor. My grades were better than another girl's, and I was more capable too, but the teacher made her class monitor!"

As she spoke, Ling Wanqing grew furious.

Once again, she lamented this damned world that judged people by their faces!

"Wanqing, a lot happened in our class today. Let me tell you..."

Gu Lianyin recounted everything that had happened at school today to her best friend.

"Damn, your Lin Yuan is pretty impressive. Awesome! A vicious class monitor like that deserved to be hit!"

"I'm telling you, why not just make him your boyfriend? What a great guy he is."

Ling Wanqing suggested.

"If you keep talking like that, I really won't speak to you anymore!" Gu Lianyin said coquettishly.

"If another girl gets to him first, you won't have a chance anymore!"

Ling Wanqing urged, "Think about it. If that day really comes, will you be happy or upset?"

Gu Lianyin fell silent.

That was right.

If Lin Yuan were pursued successfully by another girl, how would she feel?

Happy?

Gu Lianyin felt that she definitely would not be able to feel happy.

More than anything, she would feel upset and a little disappointed, as though she had lost something.

Could it be...

Do I really have feelings for him? Do I like him, even just a little?

She asked herself, then received the answer.

That was indeed the case!

Seeing this, Ling Wanqing became even more certain that Lianyin had truly fallen for Lin Yuan.

"Lianyin, why don't you test the waters and ask Lin Yuan what he thinks of you?"

"If he shows that he's interested in you, then don't hesitate. Be brave and pursue your own happiness!"

Ling Wanqing egged on her best friend.

Gu Lianyin was indeed persuaded.

"But I met him while dressed ugly. He definitely won't like me."

Ling Wanqing thought for a moment and came up with a plan. "How about this? You can use your actions to tell him that you like him. If he acts very coldly, then it means Lin Yuan doesn't like you!"

Gu Lianyin felt that it made sense and decided to give it a try.

(End of this chapter)

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