Chapter 232 - 154: Don’t Get Familiar; Keep Our Relationships Separate

Chapter 232: Chapter 154: Don’t Get Familiar; Keep Our Relationships Separate

They hadn’t gone two steps before they saw Wang Kai, who was already waiting at the entrance to the stairwell.

Noticing him staring at Yan Xici, Si Yingying instinctively tugged her sleeve.

She covered her mouth and whispered, "I’m starting to think this Wang Kai guy has a thing for you."

’He tried to pursue Yan Xici back in their first semester, right? I can’t believe he’s still not giving up now that they’re juniors.’

Yan Xici froze, looking at her nervously.

"What are you talking about!"

’I’m already in love with someone!’

Si Yingying explained, "No, I just mean he probably hasn’t gotten over you yet."

’I was just making an observation.’

’I know her heart belongs to her Brother Xiao Ran and no one else!’

Yan Xici pressed her lips together, her eyes shining with sincerity. "Don’t be ridiculous. We’ve only ever been classmates."

’I really don’t think of Wang Kai in that way. To me, he’s just a classmate, nothing more.’

’I always kept my distance from him back in our freshman year.’

’We never even exchanged more than five messages on WeChat!’

’Besides, the whole campus knows I’m with Xiao Ran. The gossip is already out of control. If another rumor about me starts spreading, how am I supposed to face anyone?’

’Gossip is a terrifying thing!’

The two of them continued toward the stairwell as they talked.

As they got closer, Wang Kai seized his chance, flashing an enthusiastic smile at Yan Xici. "Hey, I’ve noticed a lot of people are talking about you lately. Do you need me to walk you home?"

’Girls need to be protected, right? Especially a girl like Yan Xici, who seems so gentle and cute.’

Hearing this, Yan Xici’s eyelid twitched as she walked with her head down.

’So he really was waiting for me!’

Afraid of giving anyone the wrong idea, she quickly shook her head.

"No, thank you. I’ll be fine on my own."

With that, she grabbed Si Yingying’s hand and hurried out of the academic building.

After a moment’s thought, she felt she hadn’t handled that properly.

She turned, walked quickly back with her head slightly lowered, and looked at Wang Kai with a serious expression, her voice filled with resolve.

"Oh, and one more thing. I already have a boyfriend. So, from now on, unless it’s important, we should keep our distance."

Her expression was incredibly serious as she spoke.

Perhaps because she was afraid of being seen, a hint of nervousness also flickered in her beautiful eyes.

Having said her piece, she turned, hastily grabbed Si Yingying, and left the academic building.

...

Wang Kai watched Yan Xici’s retreating back, a look of astonishment on his face.

When it sank in, he couldn’t help but laugh.

’This girl is just too cute.’

’I didn’t even do anything, did I? Why is she in such a hurry to draw a line between us?’

’Goes to show, people really do want what they can’t have.’

’The more you know you can’t have something, the more you want it.’

The more she acted like this, the more he couldn’t resist the urge to get into her life and see what she was really like!

Wang Kai sniffled, turned, and headed for the school gate.

’There are still two weeks before we leave campus for good. I’ll definitely win her over!’

...

Yan Xici dragged Si Yingying all the way to the small plaza in one go before finally letting go of her hand.

Seeing how nervous she was, Si Yingying looked at her in surprise.

"Wait a minute, what did you say to him? Why are you so flustered?"

The girl patted her chest. "Nothing much. I just told him to stay away from me, that we shouldn’t interact unless it’s necessary."

Looking at the gentle girl before her, Si Yingying’s eyes filled with utter astonishment.

"Whoa, you were that direct?"

’To be honest, I don’t think I could’ve done that. I mean, he hasn’t even confessed his feelings!’

’What if he’d said, "You’re overthinking things. I was just trying to help you out as a fellow classmate"?’

’I would have died of embarrassment on the spot. Doesn’t this girl have any of those concerns?’

"What else was I supposed to do?" Yan Xici pursed her lips, unconcerned.

She was wearing a high ponytail today, revealing her whole face.

The sunlight on her face made her profile look even more delicate.

With her smooth forehead, straight nose, and delicate chin, she looked exquisite from every angle.

Si Yingying swallowed. "You’re such a paradox. One minute, you’re timid, the next, you’re bolder than anyone. Yet if someone asks you to give a speech in public, you get all nervous."

’To be honest, ever since Yan Xici started dating, I feel like I understand her personality less and less.’

At that, Yan Xici shrugged, a helpless look in her eyes.

In truth, she couldn’t quite explain it herself either.

To put it simply, she could tolerate almost anything, but the moment it involved Xiao Ran, she not only couldn’t stand for it, but she would also get exceptionally angry.

After all, the power of love is immeasurable.

Once outside the school gates, Yan Xici took out her phone to message Xiao Ran, planning to ask him what he wanted for lunch.

At that moment, Xiao Ran was in Liu Min’s car, on his way to the Ai Qi Company.

A new contract needed to be signed, so Liu Min had brought him directly to the Ai Qi Company’s office.

Director Zhang had even made a special trip back to the office just to sign this contract and meet with Xiao Ran.

He was a seasoned businessman. Even though this deal was a collaboration with Jiaxing, he also wanted to take this opportunity to talk things over with Xiao Ran.

He wanted him to become a screenwriter for Ai Qi.

’After all, I’ve already conceded a good chunk of the profits to him; he has to at least do me this favor.’

Director Zhang himself had just gotten back from the film set and had only been at his desk for a moment when he saw Liu Min walk in with Xiao Ran.

He hurriedly got up, beaming at Xiao Ran. "You’re here! Long time no see, long time no see!"

Xiao Ran politely extended his hand and offered a smile.

"It’s only been a month, Director Zhang, and you’re looking even younger than before."