Chapter 91: Want to mess with me? Dream on in your next life!
They say when a guy holds a girl’s hand and his palm gets sweaty, it means he really has feelings for her.
That he’s a good guy you can trust?
But Lin Yibai didn’t think so.
She thought sweaty palms were a health problem that needed treatment. There’s not that much romance in the world. Especially when she herself was actually a guy. Having someone else’s sweat on her hand just made her uncomfortable.
When Xia Changyu wasn’t looking, she quickly wiped her hand on her pants, hoping not to hurt that stupid rival’s feelings.
She was practically crying inside.
Why is he being so gentle? …Like heck he is!
Never holding hands with that dumb rival again!
What’s more, you give that guy a little chance, and he really tries to climb all over you, huh?
“Hey!” Lin Yibai said seriously, walking side by side with him. She glanced at him and added, “I helped you back there just to give you some face. I only pretended to be your girlfriend. Don’t tell me you actually took it seriously?”
Now that made things awkward. After all, she hadn’t even given him a single chance to respond properly!
Xia Changyu knew he couldn’t just wait for this girl to take the first step.
Waiting for Lin Yibai to make a move? Might as well wait for the end of the world, the sea to flow backward, or the universe to explode.
They weren’t at that stage yet. And he didn’t want to act like one of those arrogant rich guys, forcing something that wasn’t ready.
So what could he do?
He chose the same path most guys would take, make a joke and test the waters.
If Lin Yibai responded well, he could keep pushing forward until she gave in.
If she didn’t like it? No big deal, tell her it was just a joke.
And right now, Lin Yibai didn’t seem clearly against it, which meant the game was still on.
After thinking it through, Xia Changyu didn’t hesitate and said, “Baiyi, you actually seem pretty nice. And honestly, you’re really pretty too!”
Lin Yibai replied, “So?”
After thinking for a moment, Xia Changyu finally said, “Someone like you… who wouldn’t like you?”
Huh?
What was that dumb rival trying to say?
Lin Yibai, with a guy’s heart inside a girl’s body, suddenly felt like she was back in high school.
She remembered back then, as a guy, didn’t she also test out girls like this?
And what did the girl do back then?
She just giggled “hehehehe” not saying yes, not saying no.
Lin Yibai had to admit that, as a teenager, she really was kind of dumb. When she liked someone, she didn’t make a move or show it properly.
She just let her feelings build up, then suddenly confessed out of nowhere, like a gambler taking a wild bet.
All she got in return was that unforgettable string of laughter.
And now, wasn’t she facing the exact same situation?
Her brows furrowed, eyes wandering, and inside she was screaming.
What the heck is going on? Why is someone testing me like this out of nowhere. Especially when that someone is a guy?!
Xia Changyu was a bit smarter than he used to be. He didn’t go all in right away, he left himself a way out. That way, even if his little test failed, he wouldn’t lose anything.
Lin Yibai really understood this now. She could finally feel how awkward that girl must have felt back then.
Because now, when faced with the same situation, she also felt like just… awkwardly giggling:
Hehehehehe...
But no! That’s not okay.
Because she was a boy deep down!
So when a guy tried to test her like this, she should say something strong and clear.
“Hahaha... Xia, what are you even thinking? Even if I liked someone, it would never be you.”
Xia Changyu paused. “Hmm?”
Lin Yibai felt like her words weren’t strong enough, so she added, “Even if I become a dog, I still wouldn’t like you!”
Surprisingly, Xia Changyu actually let out a big sigh of relief?
He looked like he had been scared she already liked someone else, and was relieved it was just her being stubborn?
But you couldn’t really call her "stubborn." After all, he hadn’t won her over yet!
Still, that was fine. Because the spark of hope was still burning bright.
Even if she talked tough. Once he won her over, her kisses would be soft anyway.
The two of them walked out the school gate together and headed to a small street food stall.
Xia Changyu raised an eyebrow and said, “Wait, you actually meant this kind of street food place?”
Lin Yibai gave a cold snort. “What else? Excuse me, young master, do you have a better idea? Do you look down on what us regular folks eat? You know, a lot of people can’t even afford to eat here!”
Xia Changyu quickly waved his hands and said, “No, no, you got me wrong. I don’t hate the food here. I was just surprised, girls like you are usually harder to please! Why aren’t you like those other girls who want some fancy ‘luxury princess life’?”
Lin Yibai gave him a glare and said, “Because… I’m not a princess. Why would I want some fancy princess lifestyle? Are you trying to mock me or something?”
Xia Changyu couldn’t help but laugh out loud. He really liked how honest she was, saying whatever was on her mind.
He didn’t have to worry about suddenly stepping on some inexplicable landmine of a girl's sensitivities, only for her to blow up at you in front of everyone.
As long as they respected each other, he could joke around with Lin Yibai freely, without worrying she’d explode like a bomb.
So eating street food together now? No problem at all!
But what about after he finally wins her heart?
“Hmm-hmm (˵ ¬á´—¬˵)”
Xia Changyu’s mouth curled into a sneaky smile. Clearly, he was not thinking anything pure.
Lin Yibai noticed his expression and felt a chill down her back.
She couldn’t help but use the front of her slipper to kick his heel and said, “Hey! What are you smirking about, you weirdo? Please don’t plot anything evil, okay? Why do I suddenly feel creeped out?”
Xia Changyu quickly waved his hands and swore. “No, really! You got me wrong!”
Lin Yibai didn’t believe him. “You think I believe that?”
Xia Changyu said, “I’m a good guy! I swear! I was just thinking, if I do win over my future girlfriend, and say, if that person happens to be you, then I’d take her to fancy restaurants, to hotels, to Michelin-starred places. Whatever Gu Xiaoxue got to enjoy before, you’ll enjoy it too. And whatever she never got to experience, you would!”
“Hey, aren’t you just saying your real plan out loud now?”
“Oh no, really? Did I?”
“But whatever,” Lin Yibai said proudly, lifting her chin high. “I, Lin Yi... ahem, Lin Baiyi, have pride! I swear I’ll never be your caged bird!”
Wanna win me over?
Keep dreaming!
Maybe you’ll have a tiny chance in your next life.
But in this life? No way, because first of all, you’ll never break my man’s heart.
I, Lin Yibai, will never submit to you!