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Join the ServerAmid the crowd, Ruan Qingqing watched Shi Yubai and Xu Sui’an walk away together.
The envy in her eyes was impossible to hide.
Jealousy and resentment quietly spread through her heart.
She didn’t know why…
But every time she saw Shi Yubai with Xu Sui’an…
Her chest tightened painfully.
She even had the impulse to rush over…
And force apart their tightly intertwined fingers.
Zhao Yuejiao casually draped an arm around Ruan Qingqing’s shoulders.
“Qingqing.”
“They’re already out of sight.”
“If you like him…”
“Then go after him.”
Ruan Qingqing withdrew her gaze, her voice filled with disappointment.
“But…”
“He already has a girlfriend.”
Zhao Yuejiao raised an eyebrow and smiled dismissively.
“Your eyes can’t fool me.”
“You like him.”
“If you like someone, then fight for him.”
“If you never try…”
“How will you know you can’t succeed?”
“Honestly…”
“Even I think you’re beautiful.”
“I refuse to believe Shi Yubai is blind.”
Ruan Qingqing didn’t refute her words.
Instead…
Regret filled her heart.
She regretted not appearing in Shi Yubai’s life sooner.
She had kept waiting…
Waiting for the perfect opportunity.
But fate had other plans.
Before that opportunity ever came…
He had already become someone else’s boyfriend.
“Jiaojiao-jie.”
“I’m going to see my brother.”
“Do you want to come with me?”
“Of course.”
“That junior from yesterday…”
“…is exactly my type.”
Zhao Yuejiao curved her lips into a meaningful smile.
Ruan Qingqing sighed helplessly.
“Jiaojiao-jie…”
“He already has a girlfriend.”
“Don’t do anything reckless.”
Zhao Yuejiao casually brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.
“Reckless?”
“Of course not.”
“I’m just curious.”
“I want to see…”
“Whether he can really resist temptation.”
Just like that bastard once claimed…
Can any man truly resist a beautiful woman?
Ruan Qingqing sighed again.
Her expression was complicated.
“Jiaojiao-jie…”
“You still haven’t forgotten Brother Qin Mu, have you?”
“For the past two years…”
“You’ve changed boyfriends one after another.”
“But none of them ever entered your heart.”
“Is this your revenge against him…”
“Or are you the one who’s trapped?”
At the mention of Qin Mu…
Irritation immediately surfaced in Zhao Yuejiao’s heart.
Even after two years…
His name still ignited her anger.
“Don’t mention that bastard.”
“He’s bad luck.”
“I’m doing great now.”
“Ever since I left that crooked tree behind…”
“My life has become freer every single day.”
Ruan Qingqing didn’t try to persuade her further.
Someone who had truly moved on…
Wouldn’t treat even his name as a taboo.
Boys’ Dormitory, Room 201.
Ruan Qingyang looked at Zhuang Yan, who was busy gaming.
“Brother Shi hasn’t come back?”
Without lifting his head, Zhuang Yan’s fingers flew across the keyboard.
“Brother Shi is with his girlfriend.”
“If you’re looking for him…”
“He won’t be back tonight.”
“I see.”
Ruan Qingyang glanced at the message on his phone.
Looks like his sister had made the trip for nothing.
Just then…
Zhuang Yan’s ringtone suddenly sounded.
The custom ringtone made it obvious who was calling.
“My Queen is thinking of me!
My Queen is thinking of me!”
The gamer who had been completely focused moments ago immediately abandoned the game.
“What orders does My Queen have?”
Leng Ningxue’s cheerful voice came through the phone.
“Ah Yan.”
“I’m downstairs outside your dorm.”
Without wasting even a second…
Zhuang Yan rushed out the door.
My Queen came to pick me up!
Does life get any happier than this?
Before Ruan Qingyang could even say a word…
Zhuang Yan had already disappeared.
From a distance…
Leng Ningxue spotted Ruan Qingqing and Zhao Yuejiao approaching.
A cold smile appeared in her eyes.
Suisui was right.
Some people really do need to be guarded against.
Zhao Yuejiao was equally surprised to see Leng Ningxue there.
At that moment…
Zhuang Yan came running over.
His face lit up with a bright, radiant smile.
“Xue’er!”
“Ah Yan.”
“Let’s go watch a movie together.”
“Okay.”
He nodded dotingly.
Whatever his queen wanted…
Was exactly what he wanted.
Just then…
Zhao Yuejiao lazily greeted him.
“Junior…”
“We meet again.”
“What a coincidence.”
Before Zhuang Yan could answer…
Leng Ningxue smiled mockingly.
“Senior…”
“Your ‘fated encounters’ really are everywhere.”
“You meet so many junior boys along the way that you probably can’t even count them.”
“But my Ah Yan won’t be joining the excitement.”
“He doesn’t like crowds.”
With that…
She took Zhuang Yan’s hand and walked away.
“My Queen is always right!”
Zhuang Yan looked down at their clasped hands.
His heart bubbled with happiness.
My Queen held my hand again!
Hahaha…
Today is such a wonderful day!
Watching the two leave…
The smile on Zhao Yuejiao’s lips slowly disappeared.
“Interesting…”
Inside the car…
Leng Ningxue turned toward Zhuang Yan, who was driving.
“Ah Yan.”
“Stay away from that Zhao Yuejiao from now on.”
“I really don’t like the way she looks at you.”
“And don’t ever be alone with her.”
“I don’t like her.”
Zhuang Yan chuckled.
“Xue’er…”
“Are you jealous?”
“My Queen…”
“Don’t worry.”
“My eyes only have room for you.”
“She and Ruan Qingqing were probably there to see Qingyang.”
“I’d never met her before.”
“But…”
“I’ve heard Qingyang mention her.”
“Apparently she suffered a broken heart years ago.”
“After that…”
“She falls for every handsome man she sees.”
“She’s had so many boyfriends they could fill several mahjong tables.”
“I promise.”
“I’ll stay far away from her.”
“I’ll uphold my boyfriend’s virtue.”
Satisfied, Leng Ningxue smiled.
She naturally trusted Zhuang Yan.
But remembering the challenge in Zhao Yuejiao’s eyes…
She knew she’d have to stay vigilant.
Zhao Yuejiao…
If you think you’re going to steal my boyfriend…
You’d better see whether your little hoe is even strong enough to dig.
Qingcheng Love Apartments
After parking the bicycle…
Shi Yubai took Xu Sui’an’s hand.
This scene…
He had dreamed about countless times over the past two years.
At last…
His dream had come true.
Hand in hand…
They were walking home together.
Xu Sui’an looked at the smile in his eyes and gently swung their joined hands.
“You’re that happy?”
“I’m happy.”
Shi Yubai smiled.
The tiny beauty mark nestled in his dimple stood out under the light.
“Suisui…”
“Holding your hand…”
“Walking home beside you…”
“Do you know how long I’ve waited for this?”
A wave of tenderness filled Xu Sui’an’s heart.
She tightened her grip on his hand.
“From now on…”
“We’ll always walk home hand in hand.”
“I’m entrusting my hand to you.”
“You’d better not let go.”
“Otherwise…”
“I’ll tie you up.”
“I’d be more than happy to.”
Shi Yubai’s eyes sparkled with delight as he looked at her lovingly.
The elevator ride was quiet.
Neither of them let go of the other’s hand.
The door opened.
After changing into slippers…
Xu Sui’an walked into the living room.
“Suisui is home.”
“I just made fresh grape juice.”
“Your favorite.”
Aunt Zhang carried over two glasses of freshly squeezed grape juice with a warm smile.
“Aunt Zhang?”
“What are you doing here?”
Xu Sui’an was delighted to see her.
She had known Aunt Zhang since childhood.
“Madam asked me to come cook for you and Young Master Yubai.”
“And to look after the two of you.”
Aunt Zhang smiled kindly.
She had watched both children grow up.
Xu Sui’an happily sipped the grape juice, her eyes curving into crescents.
Shi Yubai smiled gently.
“Aunt Zhang.”
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“Oh, it’s nothing.”
“Dinner is already prepared.”
“If there’s nothing else…”
“I’ll head home first.”
“If there’s anything you’d like to eat, just let me know anytime.”
She smiled knowingly.
There was no reason for her to stay and become a third wheel.
“Alright.”
Shi Yubai and Xu Sui’an watched Aunt Zhang leave.
“It smells amazing!”
Xu Sui’an sat down at the table.
Four dishes and a soup…
Everything looked delicious.
“Eat a little more.”
Shi Yubai served her a bowl of seaweed, shrimp-ball, and egg-drop soup first.
“Xiaobai…”
“You’re the best.”
Xu Sui’an smiled sweetly.
Her gaze lingered on his slightly reddened ears.
The meal was warm and harmonious.
Pink bubbles of happiness seemed to fill the room.
Her phone screen suddenly lit up.
A new message arrived.
Unlocking it…
Xu Sui’an immediately saw a message from Leng Ningxue.
[Suisui, today I ran into Ruan Qingqing and Zhao Yuejiao downstairs outside Ah Yan’s dorm.]
[Looks like you were right. Someone really is trying to steal our boyfriends.]
Xu Sui’an narrowed her eyes.
So…
Ruan Qingqing is starting to make her presence known?
Trying to slowly worm her way into Xiaobai’s life?
Not a chance.
She quickly replied.
[Xue’er, have you considered moving out of the dorm?]
[It would be an effective way to avoid those annoying love rivals.]
A moment later…
Leng Ningxue replied.
[I’ll seriously think about it.]
[Looks like helping Mengmeng find a boyfriend really can’t wait any longer.]
She even attached an adorable pleading cat sticker.
Just then…
Shi Yubai finished loading the dishes into the dishwasher and returned to Xu Sui’an’s side.
“Who are you chatting with?”
He looked at the strange smile on her face.
“Why are you smiling like that?”
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