Chapter 307 - 304: Something’s Off with the Sisters

Chapter 307: Chapter 304: Something’s Off with the Sisters

(Chapter 303 got censored, sigh.)

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In the blink of an eye, the three-day New Year’s holiday was over. As the weather grew colder, universities began entering their exam weeks.

During this time, Lin Yanwan and Jiang Xia were both staying in their school dorms. After all, the two still had a bet concerning condoms, which to Jiang Xia was a matter of the utmost importance.

With Li Weiya looking after the company, he didn’t have to worry too much. He only needed to manage the production of *Slam Dunk*—drawing storyboards in the morning, studying in the afternoon, and spending evenings with his girlfriend. Career, studies, and love—all three were progressing in a steady and orderly fashion.

The sky had cleared after a recent snowfall, and the four "sisters" of dorm 520A were heading to the library to study. On the way, Lin Yanwan smiled and asked the other three how they had spent the New Year’s holiday.

"How else? In the dorm, of course," Cui Jiaying said casually. "We’re not like you, with a boyfriend who’s super good to you."

"Am I not good to you?" Si Si turned her head to look at her.

Cui Jiaying’s face flushed for some reason as she retorted, "I was talking about a *boyfriend*, which you’re not!"

Si Si didn’t say anything, just silently took her hand.

Lin Yanwan glanced between the two of them; something felt very, very off. ’Every time I come back to the dorm after a few days,’ she thought, ’they seem to get closer and closer.’

"Jiaying, didn’t you have a thing for Su Qing before? Did you ask him out or anything during the New Year’s holiday?"

"I just had a good first impression, that’s all. I don’t like him!!!" Cui Jiaying immediately denied.

She subconsciously glanced at Si Si out of the corner of her eye and saw no major reaction, just the corners of Si Si’s mouth turned up in a slight smile.

"If you don’t like him, you don’t like him. Why are you getting so worked up?"

"I’m not worked up!"

"See? Look, you’re getting worked up again. If you don’t believe me, ask Qiuting."

Qiuting blinked, looking a little dazed. Her eyes rested on Cui Jiaying’s face for two seconds, and then she gave a small nod.

"AHHHH! Qiuting, how could you lie through your teeth like that!" Cui Jiaying pulled her hand free from Si Si’s and vigorously squished Qiuting’s cheeks.

"But, Sister Jiaying, you really do seem a little worked up," Qiuting said, her words muffled.

Lin Yanwan laughed unrestrainedly from the side. Cui Jiaying, the resident live wire, had been thoroughly countered by Qiuting’s innocence.

"Alright, you two, stop bullying Yingying," Si Si said, forcibly taking Cui Jiaying’s hand and pulling them apart.

"Waaah, Si Si’s the best."

Lin Yanwan studied their faces. Si Si was as calm as ever, but for some reason, Cui Jiaying’s eyes held a hint of bashfulness. She couldn’t quite figure it out.

"Yanwan, if you want to know about Handsome Su, you’d be better off asking Qiuting," Si Si said flatly. "She runs over to his place four or five times a day. The other day, she came back late at night wearing Su Qing’s jacket. I’d believe it if you told me they were dating."

"Eh?!"

Qiuting froze, stunned. ’How did the topic suddenly switch to me?’ The girl from the countryside blushed instantly. "I just have to coordinate with Brother Su for work, that’s all. That time... it was snowing, and he was worried I’d catch a cold."

Her voice grew quieter and quieter as she spoke.

"Then how come we don’t see you running over to that Luo-something Peng’s place all the time? And the jacket, washed all nice and clean... tsk tsk." Cui Jiaying snickered. It was as if she’d finally found an outlet; she rarely got a chance to tease Qiuting, and now the perfect opportunity had arrived.

Qiuting’s breath hitched. She stammered, suddenly at a loss for words.

Lin Yanwan couldn’t help but feel curious. ’It hasn’t been that long since I was back in the dorm. How come it feels like all the girls have their own little secrets now?’

"Is Qiuting in a relationship?"

"No, no, Sister Yanwan, don’t listen to Jiaying’s nonsense." Qiuting shook her head forcefully, her face still bright red.

’Brother Su is tall and handsome, and so gentle... A relationship is something a girl from a poor, remote place like me would never dare to dream of.’

"Yanwan, look, she’s blushing all the way to her ears. Hmph, hmph, she’s definitely hiding something. Fess up, Qiuting! When did you and Handsome Su start dating?" Cui Jiaying giggled, humming playfully.

"It’s normal for Qiuting to blush. She’s not like you, you’re an old pro at this," Lin Yanwan said, exasperated.

She knew Qiuting too well. The girl was an introvert; she’d blush just talking to people she didn’t know well, let alone being teased.

However, her interactions with Su Qing really had been very frequent lately.

’Work was one thing, but what if there were other factors involved?’

Just then, the four of them saw Su Qing walking out of the library, holding a book. 𝑓𝑟ℯℴ𝓂

"Yanwan, Yanwan, look, the man of the hour has arrived," Cui Jiaying whispered.

"I see him," Lin Yanwan whispered back.

Qiuting, walking behind her three ’sisters,’ suddenly felt her heart pound with nervousness.

A dozen or so seconds later, the two groups finally met.

"Handsome Su, what a coincidence," Cui Jiaying greeted him casually.

"Hello, beautiful ladies," Su Qing replied with a smile.

His gaze shifted from Lin Yanwan to finally rest on Qiuting. Although Lin Yanwan was the boss lady, they didn’t have a direct working relationship. Besides, Jiang Xia himself had said there was no need for workplace formalities on campus—they were all just fellow students.

"Qiuting, come pick up the manuscript for the latest Chapter tonight. I should be able to finish it by then," Su Qing said.

"Okay, Brother Su," Qiuting replied, her head lowered and her voice small.

"What’s with her?" Su Qing looked at the other three, puzzled as to why Qiuting wouldn’t look up at him today.

"That’s something you’ll have to ask yourself~" Cui Jiaying cooed, glancing from Su Qing to Qiuting with a playful look.

"Ask me?"

Su Qing was a little confused. ’Does she think I’m rushing her too much on the manuscript? But surely that wouldn’t make her too ashamed to even look at me.’

’She was fine yesterday.’

"Alright, Qiuting, I’ll bring it to you after I finish today, so you don’t have to come get it. If it gets too late, I can just take it to the company tomorrow."

"No, no, Brother Su, that’s not what I meant!" Qiuting looked up in a panic, her face flushed crimson. "It’s my job. I’m not rushing you. Just focus on your drawing."

Seeing Qiuting’s reaction, Cui Jiaying couldn’t help but chuckle softly. ’If she isn’t hiding something, I’ll eat my hat.’

"Handsome Su, what do you think of our Qiuting?" Si Si asked with a faint smile.

Su Qing said, "She’s great. It’s rare to find someone so pure-hearted in this day and age. Even though she’s like a demon when it comes to chasing me for the manuscript, she’s really easy to be around once you get to know her."

Cui Jiaying nudged Qiuting’s arm with her elbow. "Qiuting, did you hear that? Handsome Su is complimenting you."

At his words, Qiuting just lowered her head even further.

Seeing this, Su Qing finally understood what was going on. He said helplessly, "Come on, you guys. Stop teasing Qiuting."

Lin Yanwan was suddenly taken aback. ’Wait a second... Didn’t Si Si just defend Cui Jiaying the same way?’

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(Monthly tickets, please~)