Chapter 179: Falling for Him Always Happens Without Noticing!
Looking at those small bottles of makeup and skincare samples, Lin Yibai couldn’t help but feel a little dazed.
So little product… and it cost over 10,000 yuan? Could that be real?
What amazed her even more was that someone could give away something so expensive without hesitation.
“Him!” Lin Yibai looked deeply at Xia Changyu, who was standing not far away, and quietly asked herself, “Just what kind of person… does he take me for?”
There was no point getting stuck on how expensive the gifts were anymore. But how that annoying guy saw this situation, that was important.
This wasn’t some love drama on TV. Lin Yibai didn’t lose her temper, even though Xia Changyu clearly ignored her request not to give gifts, and kept giving her more and more expensive stuff.
In the end, her logical thinking won out.
She slowly walked over to Xia Changyu. Manager Jin had already noticed the mood and slipped away in advance.
Xia Changyu gave an awkward smile and asked, “You... um, already found out?”
Lin Yibai originally wanted to scold him, but in the end she just said weakly.
“What do you want me to know? That you’re really rich and gave me gifts worth over 10,000 yuan just like that?”
Ever since she took the products to a professional to check, Xia Changyu knew the truth wouldn’t stay hidden. So he clenched his teeth and spoke honestly.
“Baiyi, have you ever thought… maybe it’s because you’re so logical and never give me a chance, that I had no choice? If I could, who wouldn’t want to give you those things openly and confidently? But if I did that, would you even accept them?”
This was the pride and impulse of a young man.
We guys don’t really understand a girl’s heart. We don’t always know what to do so that girls will feel truly happy.
So we can only try in our own way. Even if it's just us feeling this way, we still want to show our feelings clearly. Because this kind of love, can’t be hidden.
Lin Yibai was confused too.
She was still stuck on those common thoughts, things like “mutual understanding” or “feeling pressured.”
But saying those things over and over… now felt weak and powerless.
She opened her mouth, paused for a long while, then finally said, “But… I’m not even your girlfriend. Getting a gift this expensive… I just can’t understand it. It doesn’t feel right.”
Even if they were lovers, deeply in love…
Was it really necessary? Was it really worth it?
Xia Changyu heard her confusion and asked right away, “Then when do you think it would be the right time, when it would make sense and feel okay to accept something like this?”
Lin Yibai: “Marriage!”
Xia Changyu’s lips curved into a small smile. That was actually a good way of thinking, something most guys would respect and appreciate.
After all, Lin Yibai used to be a boy. So her way of thinking was a bit more in line with how guys see things.
Still smiling, Xia Changyu repeated the word: “Marriage?”
Lin Yibai nodded and said seriously, “After marriage, we’d be family. At that point, even if the gift cost 10,000… 100,000… or even a million, I’d feel at peace accepting it.”
Xia Changyu smiled and said, “You really are a different kind of girl.”
“What makes you say that?”
“Because I’ve seen girls complain that a gift was too cheap, but never once complain that it was too expensive. You’re the only one who acts like receiving a gift is like being handed a live bomb.”
Sigh~
That strange comparison actually made her laugh.
Since she had already accepted the gift and used the products, she didn’t want to keep overthinking it. There was no point stressing about it forever.
Just then, another minivan arrived outside.
It was time for Lin Yibai to head off to her part-time job again. To her surprise, Xia Changyu also got in the car. Lin Yibai thought about it for a second.
Being sharp as ever, she quickly guessed the reason. She could only sigh and say helplessly, “Is this how you chase after a girl? With that kind of determination, even the most popular girl in our university would have fallen for you already. Of all the people you could go after… why me?”
Xia Changyu replied, “Even the most popular girl isn’t as amazing as you.”
“Stop sweet-talking me.”
Manager Jin joked, “Hey, you two lovebirds. If you keep acting lovey-dovey, the rest of us are gonna get diabetes from this sweetness.”
Huh? How did this become “acting like a couple”?
Lin Yibai thought that after turning into a girl, her life should have been really fun. If only no one was chasing her.
But, she had to admit, being pursued like this…
How should she put it? Compared to being single, it didn’t feel that bad.
Wait, what?! Where did that thought come from? That’s so weak!
She felt like she didn’t even want to resist anymore.
Before, she would’ve definitely fought back like a salted fish flipping over, just to prove a point.
This annoying guy wants to chase me? No way. He’s not even worthy.
But now? This annoying guy wants to chase me?
Let him, then. It’s not like it hurts me. And honestly, it kind of feels nice to be chased?
Her thoughts were really starting to slip into girly mode.
Soon, the group arrived at a small hotel. Xia Changyu came along almost like a free assistant, always helping Lin Yibai with her part-time job.
He also used this chance to get to know her better. Not just small talk about food or daily life. Xia Changyu was thinking about the future.
He asked seriously, “You’ll be in your final year of university in September. Have you thought about what you want to do after graduation?”
Lin Yibai, while lifting a ladder, looked up and said, “Most college students don’t really plan that far ahead. I’ll probably just go with the flow and see if any good jobs show up at the fall job fair.”
Xia Changyu asked, “Have you thought about starting your own business?”
Lin Yibai shook her head, “Everybody knows 9 out of 10 startups fail. And the last one? It fails so hard you even lose your underwear. They say the chance of going broke from starting a business is 99%.”
Xia Changyu disagreed, “But you’re really capable. You even helped me with that successful project before.”
Lin Yibai paused, then said, “Having ability is one thing. But that doesn’t mean capable people are always willing to take big risks. If it were me… I mean, someone like me… Okay, I mean a girl like me, even if I had to go really low, I could still make money streaming online, shake my hips a little and earn easy cash, right?”
She stopped for a second, took a deep breath, and looked straight at him.
Because when it comes to the future, something so uncertain, who can really say for sure?
But there was one thing she could say, “Xia Changyu, you know me. If I really wanted to shake my hips on a livestream for money, I would’ve already found a way to become a small online influencer. I wouldn’t still be here working part-time.”
Xia Changyu smiled and said, “And that’s exactly why I like you so much. No matter how hard the future is, I promise I'll always have your back, if you’re willing to give me a chance.”
Lin Yibai asked, “Was that a confession?”
“As long as your light reaches me, then this feeling will never dim.”
……
……
Now how could she possibly shine her light on him?
But the growing stirring in the depths of her heart was an undeniable truth.
She looked at her “permanent transformation value,” which had gone up again, now at 32%.
Maybe the future really was on its way.
But not now. Not yet.