To be frank, both of them were complete novices. They might have a lot of theoretical experience, but when it came to practical skills, well... ahem.
The first time, it was only thanks to Fu Chi's caution and Xia Zhiyi's willingness to cooperate that things didn't go wrong.
The second time... it didn't turn into a disaster, but Xia Zhiyi found that Fu Chi's preparations were taking too long and hesitant. Although it was because he meant well, not wanting her to get hurt and wanting her to be comfortable, but...
Xia Zhiyi: "Can you please stop stringing me along?"
The man slightly raised his eyes, the moisture on his lips looking incredibly suggestive, his voice hoarse. "Hmm? I didn't."
Xia Zhiyi: "..."
Xia Zhiyi closed her eyes briefly. "Okay, I'm ready, hurry up!"
She is truly gentle, but!
But he prefers something more intense, thank you!
Well, aside from this minor issue, the two get along very well in other aspects.
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" Xia Zhiyi, Xia Zhiyi!"
"Hey, Xia Zhiyi, are you alright?"
Xia Zhiyi snapped out of her reverie at her classmate's call, turned to look at her, and smiled, "Oh, sorry, I was just daydreaming. Did you just talk to me about something?"
They had just finished a Mao Zedong Thought class, and the next class would be in the same classroom, so they didn't need to change classrooms. Therefore, most of them were still waiting in the classroom for the teacher to come.
The Xia Zhiyi was a student from another class in the same major. He was also said to be an excellent student. In his second year of high school, he won an international competition and was recommended for admission. In his third year of high school, he won several more awards for his alma mater and smoothly entered University A.
This person is also quite a prominent figure. He's a little arrogant, but not the kind of person who looks down on others, so he's well-liked and has many fans.
However, this person is not in Xia Zhiyi's social circle.
Although Xia Zhiyi this person when school started and initially considered including him in her plans, Xia Zhiyi gave up after a little contact.
There's no other reason than that this person is indeed capable, but he's not cut out for scientific research. On the contrary, he's well-suited to dabble in politics—he's truly intelligent, but his nature isn't simple; he's a manipulative strategist who enjoys playing with people's hearts.
Although I'm still a bit rusty with some of the operations due to my age and experience, it's already sufficient for most students.
Xia Zhiyi wanted someone with a simple mind who only wanted to do research, not this kind of "troublemaker" who might drive everyone crazy if put in a group of "dullards".
Therefore, Xia Zhiyi decisively distanced herself from the relationship between the two.
The other party may have also sensed the fierceness hidden beneath Xia Zhiyi's gentle exterior, and after Xia Zhiyi had already indicated her intention to distance herself, she did not take the initiative to try to get closer to the two.
Under these circumstances, the fact that he would proactively approach her and call her back to reality when Xia Zhiyi was clearly distracted means that something is wrong.
"Ah, it's nothing. Actually, there's something I overheard and thought it would be best to tell you," Lin Sixun said.
Xia Zhiyi put on a gentle smile, "Ah? What is it?"
Seeing his expression, Lin Sixun remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he felt a pang of jealousy.
Just as Xia Zhiyi discovered Lin Sixun's true nature after their brief encounter, Lin Sixun also vaguely sensed what kind of ferocious beast might be lurking beneath Xia Zhiyi's gentle and harmless exterior.
Especially after clearly knowing Xia Zhiyi's unimaginable fighting prowess, and considering Xia Zhiyi's gentle mask that had deceived many people, Lin Sixun... Lin Sixun initially considered whether to train Xia Zhiyi as his henchman, but after getting to know her, he realized that would be suicidal.
Xia Zhiyi was gentle, but that was all he appeared to be. Lin Sixun still vividly remembered the way he looked at him—a look that seemed to pierce through his skin and bones, seeing directly into his soul.
Just recalling it is enough to send chills down the spine of someone like Lin Sixun, who enjoys manipulating people's hearts.
That look alone extinguished Lin Sixun's Lin Sixun, reckless ambition, causing him to become much more restrained at school than he had been in high school.
He's regressed to just messing around online now, afraid of accidentally causing trouble at school and being disliked by this hidden big shot who will then drag him out and teach him a lesson.
Xia Zhiyi is Lin Sixun.
Therefore, Xia Zhiyi's loss of interest in Lin Sixun after their brief encounter was a huge relief to Lin Sixun himself.
If he weren't afraid that showing aloofness would cause him resentment, and if Xia Zhiyi weren't disappointed, Lin Sixun himself would have wanted to get away from him as soon as possible.
It was also Lin Sixun's deliberate control that ensured that Lin Sixun and Xia Zhiyi's social circles were subtly and perfectly separated at school.
Fortunately, Xia Zhiyi only had a few real friends in her dorm at school; otherwise, Lin Sixun felt he might have to consider changing his major or even trying to become an exchange student.
For all of the above reasons, Lin Sixun wouldn't necessarily run away whenever he saw Xia Zhiyi, but he definitely wouldn't actively come to find Xia Zhiyi unless it was absolutely necessary.
At this moment, seeing Xia Zhiyi's flawless, gentle mask, Lin Sixun truly felt a pang of sympathy—help! Although he knew that her seemingly gentle and harmless demeanor was mostly to diminish her martial prowess and reduce her perceived threat, knowing the truth still made him...
Xia Zhiyi blinked and asked again, " Lin Sixun, what do you want to say? If you don't tell me soon, class might start."
Lin Sixun cleared his throat, glanced around to make sure no one was listening to their conversation, then leaned forward slightly, lowered his voice, and said, "Um, I received some information that someone is investigating your sister, and that young girl next to your sister."
Xia Zhiyi darkened slightly after hearing Lin Sixun's words, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in her eyes.
But it only lasted a moment, and probably only Lin Sixun was closest, noticed it. He quickly returned to his normal demeanor, and when he met Lin Sixun's obviously startled expression, he gave him a gentle smile, "Okay, I understand, thank you."
"I'll have someone verify the news. If it's true, I'll prepare a thank-you gift for you."
Lin Sixun swallowed hard. Although he didn't know what the emotion in Xia Zhiyi's eyes that had just sent chills down his spine was, he was at least certain of one thing— Xia Zhiyi's family was his Achilles' heel.
Lin Sixun himself was no ordinary person. After being slightly startled, he quickly recovered and smiled, saying, "No need for a thank-you gift. I just happened to know some information."
What kind of thank-you gift do you want?
Personal relationships are what really matter!