Chapter 132: In the End, Isn’t a Tsundere Just Waiting to Be Broken Down?
She shouldn’t have spaced out.
She really shouldn’t have stayed still when she should’ve resisted, or said nothing when she should’ve said “no.”
But she crossed the line with him.
Was what she did right? Or was it wrong?
But...
Lin Yibai looked back at that line they had already crossed. Since things had already come this far, all she could do was go along with him, right?
She even tried to comfort herself quietly in her heart, ‘Well… Sister Xia did give me advice, after all. She’s older and has more experience… So listening to her shouldn’t be wrong, right?’
Of course, she still had to say something on the surface. She had to save face.
Stay calm? Stay proper? Of course, she had to do that too.
Even though her face was a little red, Lin Yibai turned her head away and avoided looking at him directly.
“It’s… it’s not because I wanted to walk on this couple’s walkway with you! It’s… it’s all because you pulled me in here, so this doesn’t count, okay?”
Damn it, this heart of mine, acting like a girl’s!
I should be scolding him, yelling at him, blaming him, even looking down on him.
Not… blushing!
Let’s be honest, it’s weird, okay?
How could she be stirred up by another guy? So annoying!
Lin Yibai felt torn, a little scared, and frustrated. She knew this wasn’t right, but also felt like… maybe it wasn’t so bad?
‘Aaaahhh! I can’t take it anymore!’
It was too confusing. Way too confusing.
Lin Yibai didn’t know how to deal with her strange feelings right now, so she just kept quiet and let things happen naturally.
She only kept reminding herself over and over again.
‘Brother, we’re both guys! Just don’t let him turn you gay, okay? My mind may be a little twisted, but my body must stay straight and healthy, okay? Hmph~’
The two of them continued walking upward along the glass walkway.
It wasn’t a very wide path, only about two meters, but there were many small vendors along the way.
Some sold snacks, others sold little accessories for girls… and then, a little girl selling flowers?
“Big brother, big brother, buy a flower for the pretty sister!”
Lin Yibai squinted. She immediately saw through the little girl’s trick. She tugged at Xia Changyu’s sleeve twice from behind, signaling him not to fall for the scam.
Too bad, that dumb love rival still bought one?
If she hadn’t been throwing him warning looks nonstop, he probably would’ve bought 100 roses at 20 yuan each!
Luckily, he only bought one. Even so, Lin Yibai muttered quietly.
“Are you stupid? I saw through that trick right away. Why did you still buy it?”
Xia Changyu just smiled and said, “You’re not me. I bought it because I wanted to.”
Lin Yibai was at a loss for words. “You—!”
Xia Changyu raised a finger to her lips, making a “shh” gesture. He softly said, “Let’s not argue anymore. Since we’re already here, let’s just enjoy the night view together, okay?”
He not only handed her the rose, but also reached out his other hand, inviting her.
Damn it. So sneaky. Way too sneaky!
How was she supposed to say no to this?
Was she really going to take the flower and accept his invitation?
Lin Yibai hesitated, struggled, and finally gave in. She took the bright red rose, as if accepting her fate.
At the same time, she raised her other hand and placed it on the one Xia Changyu had offered.
But she still mumbled stubbornly. “This is just for show, okay? Don’t take it seriously, I’m definitely not taking this seriously.”
Xia Changyu smiled again. At this moment, silence said more than words. He simply held her hand and walked quietly with her along the spiraling couple’s glass walkway.
To people watching from the outside, were they a couple?
Maybe.
Lin Yibai looked down at the rose in her hand. Somehow, it felt a little too warm to hold.
And… it’s rude not to return a gift, right?
She started thinking, ‘What kind of gift should I give him in return?’
She didn’t know what their relationship was anymore. But in boy-girl relationships, giving and receiving gifts usually brings people closer, right?
Lin Yibai didn’t care about anything else right now. She just wanted to calm her restless heart.
But sadly, along the entire glass walkway, there were only gifts meant for girls. Nothing suitable to give to a guy.
Like, seriously, couldn’t even one of those vendors sell something like a razor, a belt, or any other men’s product?
But no, there was none of that. Instead, there were tons of makeup and lipstick. Even the stuffed animals were all pink.
Was this what they call the ‘couple’ business?”
‘I can’t find anything. There’s nothing I can give him in return. So annoying!’
Lin Yibai frowned, clearly worried. She really hated owing people favors.
Before she realized it, the two of them, already looking like a couple, had walked to the very top of the round glass walkway.
From up here, the whole night view of Fucheng could be seen clearly. The city lights sparkled, and neon colors lit up the sky.
Was the 100 yuan ticket worth it?
Xia Changyu: Totally worth it.
Lin Yibai: It’s okay… but a bit expensive.
And just as she expected, at the end of the couple-themed glass walkway, there were even more sneaky sellers waiting to make couples spend money, especially the guys.
“A photo? Sixty yuan. Want one?”
Damn it. Every part of this “couple business” was clearly designed to drain guys’ wallets!
Lin Yibai knew Xia Changyu wasn’t short on money. If it came to that, he’d definitely be willing to pay.
But… before the photographer could even approach, Lin Yibai, who had been holding his hand, suddenly changed her grip and wrapped her arms around his. Then she spoke in a soft, pleading voice like she was being sweet.
“Can we not take a photo? Please? I don’t want to take that kind of picture, okay?”
Xia Changyu: What—?!
That voice was so soft and sweet it almost made his bones melt. How could he possibly say no to her?
If he refused her now, he wouldn’t be human!
So after politely saying no to the person selling photo services, Lin Yibai being no fool pulled out her phone and switched it to selfie mode.
Boom! 60 yuan saved!
She told her annoying love rival to lean in closer and said, “If you really want a photo with me, let’s just use my phone. Why waste sixty yuan for no reason? That money could be used for way better things!”
Then she started listing reasons, saying things like she could actually use that sixty yuan to buy a variety of ingredients to cook a bunch of meals, like a celebratory banquet.
Xia Changyu: ?
Say more if you want, I would be so happy if I could enjoy that after we get married...
Lin Yibai held up the phone and asked, “Hey, should we do some kind of pose for the photo?”
Xia Changyu: “Whatever.”
Lin Yibai rolled her eyes and said, “Okay then, tell me, what kind of pose is ‘whatever’? And don’t ask me for ideas! Just because I look like a girl now doesn’t mean I know anything about taking cute pictures. I’m completely hopeless at this!”
Xia Changyu admitted he was clueless too.
Two guys trying to take a photo together and can’t even pose properly? Kind of awkward.
Honestly, for two guys, the only poses they could think of were… what, like two tough warriors or something?
Forget it. Just let it go.
But after thinking a bit, Xia Changyu finally said, “Hey, is it possible that maybe… we could, I don’t know…”
“Just say it.”
“Can we… make a heart shape with our hands?”
Lin Yibai: “…”
Xia Changyu: “Please?”
Lin Yibai looked away, eyes drifting, “Fine, we can. But let me make it clear. It’s not because I want to make a heart shape with you, got it?”
Damn it! Not again! She really needed to change this personality of hers.
Being a tsundere might be cute now… But what if, one day, Xia Changyu really asked her to marry him?
‘Marry me.’
‘Have my baby.’
‘Have another one!’
Ugh!
No way I’m having his baby.