Chapter 9: Suisui Is More Important

The moment Xu Sui’an stepped into the cafeteria, she spotted Shi Yubai.

“Suisui, over here.”

He waved to her, his gaze fixed on her alone.

No matter when…

As long as Xu Sui’an appeared, she was always the first person his eyes found.

Xu Sui’an walked over and sat beside him, casually glancing at Ruan Qingqing across the table.

Shi Yubai placed the plate of sweet-and-sour pork ribs in front of her, his voice filled with affection.

“Your favorite.”

The corners of Xu Sui’an’s lips curved upward.

She picked up the first piece of pork ribs and placed it into Shi Yubai’s bowl.

“This one’s your reward, Ah Bai.”

His eyes softened with a smile.

He was certain these were the most delicious sweet-and-sour pork ribs he had ever tasted.

Leng Ningxue handed another plate to Shen Meng with a cheerful grin.

“Mengmeng, my Ah Yan is treating you to sweet-and-sour pork ribs today.”

“Then I won’t stand on ceremony!”

Shen Meng beamed as she happily dug in.

The pork ribs were just as delicious as ever.

Zhuang Yan had bought an extra serving because his queen loved this dish so much.

Watching the disappointed expression on his younger sister’s face, Ruan Qingyang felt uneasy.

“Zhuang Yan, you’ve got an extra serving. Sell it to me. I’ll pay you double.”

Zhuang Yan frowned as he looked at him.

Just then, Leng Ningxue quietly stepped on the top of his foot beneath the table.

A gentleman doesn’t take away what someone else cherishes.

He knew perfectly well the request would put him in an awkward position, yet he still asked anyway.

What bad luck.

How could something bought for your girlfriend be handed over to another girl?

Especially when it was your girlfriend’s favorite food.

That was absolutely impossible.

Only an idiot would make his girlfriend suffer for someone else’s sake.

“Qingyang, it’s not about the money.”

“My queen absolutely loves sweet-and-sour pork ribs.”

“I can’t let her feel wronged.”

Ruan Qingqing’s mood sank even further.

She lowered her head and spoke softly.

“Brother… I don’t want sweet-and-sour pork ribs anymore.”

She looked utterly aggrieved.

One after another…

They had all refused her without hesitation.

Ruan Qingyang’s expression darkened.

With obvious sarcasm, he said,

“Zhuang Yan, I never realized you and Brother Shi both cared more about your girlfriends than your friends.”

Xu Sui’an finished chewing a piece of pork and placed the bone aside.

Looking curiously at Shi Yubai, she asked,

“Xiaobai… did you reject Ruan Qingyang too?”

“I bought these especially for you.”

Shi Yubai handed her a napkin before calmly turning to Ruan Qingyang.

His tone remained perfectly even.

“Compared to you…”

“My Suisui is more important.”

Zhuang Yan nodded in complete agreement while placing another piece of pork into Leng Ningxue’s bowl.

“Ruan Qingyang, the only reason you don’t put your girlfriend before your friends…”

“…is because you’re single.”

“You don’t even have a girlfriend.”

Ruan Qingyang was so irritated that he lost his appetite.

Putting down his chopsticks, he pulled Ruan Qingqing away.

“Hahaha…”

Xu Sui’an and Leng Ningxue exchanged amused glances before bursting into laughter.

Zhuang Yan set down his chopsticks, looking puzzled.

“What was Qingyang thinking?”

“If his sister wanted sweet-and-sour pork ribs so badly…”

“…why didn’t he line up and buy them himself?”

“Who knows?”

Shi Yubai lowered his peach blossom eyes.

The little incident wasn’t worth another thought.

On the way back to the dormitory, Leng Ningxue lowered her voice.

“Suisui…”

“I’ve got to tell you something.”

“I think Ruan Qingyang’s little sister has her eyes on your man.”

“You’d better remind your campus heartthrob to watch out.”

“He might attract some unwanted attention.”

Xu Sui’an smiled knowingly.

“Xue’er…”

“So you noticed that Ruan Qingqing likes my Xiaobai too?”

“Of course.”

“The way she looked at him couldn’t have been more obvious.”

“And today’s encounter in the cafeteria definitely wasn’t a coincidence.”

Leng Ningxue wasn’t particularly fond of Ruan Qingqing.

Thinking back to the pitiful expression she’d worn in the cafeteria…

It all felt a little fake.

If you wanted sweet-and-sour pork ribs…

Then stand in line and buy them yourself.

Trying to get something without any effort was simply wishful thinking.

Whether someone chose to give it to you was their kindness.

Not giving it was their right.

She truly couldn’t understand what Ruan Qingqing had to feel so wronged about.

“I trust Xiaobai.”

A cold glimmer flashed through Xu Sui’an’s eyes.

It seemed…

Ruan Qingqing had no intention of giving up.

Wasn’t the heroine in the original novel supposed to be gentle, kind, and beautiful?

Would a truly kind person knowingly approach a man who already had a girlfriend?

At that moment, Shen Meng came running over carrying three ice creams.

She handed one to each of them.

“Suisui…”

“It’s easy to guard against attacks in the open, but much harder to guard against the ones in secret.”

“Ruan Qingqing is Ruan Qingyang’s sister.”

“She’ll probably keep visiting his dorm.”

“When that happens…”

Xu Sui’an already understood what she meant.

“Mengmeng, Xue’er…”

“I probably won’t be staying at the dorm very often from now on.”

“I’ll be living at the Qingcheng apartment.”

“When you’ve got time, come visit me.”

She wasn’t worried.

Shi Yubai didn’t even live in the dormitory anymore.

Even if Ruan Qingqing went looking for him there…

It would be pointless.

“Oh?”

Leng Ningxue and Shen Meng exchanged teasing looks before staring at Xu Sui’an.

“Suisui…”

“Be honest.”

“Have you and Campus Prince Shi already…”

“Don’t get the wrong idea.”

“We’ll each have our own room.”

“Suisui.”

“We weren’t imagining anything.”

“Are you feeling guilty?”

“We never said you and Campus Prince Shi would be sharing one room.”

Leng Ningxue raised an eyebrow, smiling meaningfully.

Shen Meng wrapped an arm around Xu Sui’an’s shoulders, grinning mischievously.

“Suisui, it’s probably for the best that you aren’t sharing a room.”

“I’m afraid you wouldn’t be able to control yourself.”

“Campus Prince Shi has such an amazing body.”

“One pounce from you…”

“And you’d have him pinned down in seconds.”

The instant she finished speaking, Shen Meng took off running.

“Shen Meng!”

Xu Sui’an shouted through gritted teeth as she chased after her.

Just wait until I catch you.

We’ll see how I deal with you then!

Yet, despite herself…

Shi Yubai’s perfectly toned physique flashed through her mind.

Her heartbeat sped up.

Whether it was from running…

Or something else…

She couldn’t quite tell.

Walking leisurely behind them, Leng Ningxue fell into thought.

Should I agree to my boyfriend’s suggestion and move into the Qingcheng apartment too?

It turned out that Zhuang Yan also owned an apartment there.

It was directly below Shi Yubai’s.

But if she moved…

Then Shen Meng would be the only one left in the dorm.

Wouldn’t she get lonely?

How could everyone be happy?

After thinking for a while, she came to the perfect conclusion.

Help Shen Meng get a boyfriend.

Specifically…

Help her win over He Nanzhou.

After leaving the cafeteria, Ruan Qingyang wore a gloomy expression.

He was in an exceptionally bad mood.

“Qingqing.”

“Shi Yubai is hopelessly in love.”

“In his eyes, there’s only Xu Sui’an.”

“I’m afraid you’ll just end up getting hurt.”

“Why don’t you like someone else instead?”

“I can introduce you to plenty of other guys.”

Ruan Qingqing bit her lip.

A mist of tears gathered in her eyes.

“Brother…”

“I don’t want to give up.”

“No matter how wonderful anyone else is…”

“They’re not Shi Yubai.”

“I’ve liked him for a long time.”

“I just never had the perfect opportunity to enter his life.”

“Please help me.”

“I’m not asking for much.”

“I’d be happy just becoming his friend.”

After all…

Countless relationships began as friendships.

Ruan Qingyang struggled for a moment before his heart softened.

Besides…

He had always believed Xu Sui’an wasn’t worthy of Shi Yubai.

Over the past two years, he had witnessed Shi Yubai being rejected again and again.

He had seen him drown his heartbreak in alcohol at Zero Degrees Bar.

After every rejection…

It took Shi Yubai a very long time to recover.

He refused to believe those emotional scars could simply disappear without leaving a trace.

Xu Sui’an had never considered Shi Yubai’s feelings.

She had always been spoiled and willful, making trouble wherever she went.

Sooner or later…

She would wear away every bit of his love.

When that happened…

Their breakup would be inevitable.

Ruan Qingyang reached out and gently patted Ruan Qingqing’s head.

“Qingqing.”

“I’ll help you.”

“But now isn’t the right time.”

“With Xu Sui’an’s arrogant personality…”

“She’s not suitable to stand beside Shi Yubai.”

“Shi Yubai may seem gentle and easygoing…”

“But it’s incredibly difficult to enter his heart.”

“You need to prepare yourself.”

“The path you’ve chosen will be long…”

“And painful.”

Ruan Qingqing nodded firmly.

“I know.”

“No matter how long it takes…”

“I won’t give up.”

“Shi Yubai is worth waiting for.”

“Xu Sui’an hurt him so many times before.”

“Who’s to say she won’t hurt him again?”

“I just…”

“I don’t want to see Shi Yubai suffer anymore.”

“It hurts me to watch.”

“When he finally sees Xu Sui’an’s true colors…”

“His eyes will naturally turn toward me.”

At that moment…

Ruan Qingqing felt as though she had found a reason to become Shi Yubai’s protector.

Her heart brimmed with anticipation.

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