Chapter 207: Wait… Am I Actually the Cure for My Love Rival’s “Heat”?
She could tell at a glance that her love rival was struggling. Even though he looked like he was in a lot of discomfort, he was still trying to hold it in.
Was that really okay? But what else could he do if he didn’t try to hold it in?
She had to remind herself. Right now, she was still physically a guy. There was just a little more time left before she could fully become a girl again.
Unless… she really planned to help this annoying love rival deal with his problem, and choose to turn into a girl right now…
So, she had no choice but to force herself to stay calm. In a quiet voice, she said,
“So, you’re feeling overheated? Should I go buy you some honeysuckle tea or chrysanthemum tea to help cool you down?”
Xia Changyu gave a helpless smile. After all, how could he possibly explain what he really needed right now?
The girl in front of him, with her dangerous hairstyle, stockings, and lacy outfit, was making it really hard for him to keep himself under control. Maybe it was best to just ask her to leave?
Otherwise, in his current condition, he might embarrass himself right in front of the girl he liked.
But Lin Yibai, trying to be responsible, walked quickly to his desk and set the folder down. She leaned forward with both hands on the table, causing her “peaches” to bounce slightly again.
“Changyu, are you sure you're okay?” she asked, full of worry.
She looked just like one of those kind and sexy anime wives. And it was like she was saying, ‘Just relax, I’ll take care of everything.’
Xia Changyu couldn’t help but notice her swaying curves, her beautiful legs made even more attractive by the light-colored stockings under her skirt.
And then, suddenly he felt a rush of energy shoot up through his body, and a stream of hot red nosebleed started to drip from his nostrils.
Yep. Way too overheated. He couldn’t even handle the tiniest bit of stimulation.
Lin Yibai knew exactly why he had that nosebleed. It was all because of that bowl of “super tonic soup” she gave him earlier.
So of course, she didn’t blame him for acting weird. Instead, she stopped teasing him and walked over with a wet tissue. She tore open the packet and said kindly, “Come on, Changyu, you’re clearly not okay. Don’t try to act like you are.”
The closer they stood together, the stronger the scent from Lin Yibai’s body became, which only made things harder for Xia Changyu to control.
Even though he still had some self-control left, let’s just say, the gun was already loaded.
Xia Changyu was a little embarrassed, but Lin Yibai pretended not to notice anything strange. She even backed off a bit to give him space.
With her eyes looking away, she said softly, “I… I think I’ll just go buy some cooling drinks for you.”
But in her heart, she knew this wasn’t some normal “heat.” It was the terrifying kind called “evil fire”! And regular things like honeysuckle or chrysanthemum tea probably wouldn’t work at all.
She had to come up with something clever.
How could she help cool him down without letting things go too far between them?
Yes. She couldn’t let anything “happen” between them yet.
But this whole mess was her fault! She was the one who sneakily gave him that weird tonic soup.
Ahhhhh!!
No! It wasn’t “sneaky”!
She seriously thought it was just regular beef stew!
How could that possibly cause any trouble?
Still, she went ahead and bought two bottles, one honeysuckle drink and one chrysanthemum tea. She didn’t know if they’d actually help, but it was better than nothing.
And in this awkward situation, Lin Yibai knew one thing for sure.
Even if something did happen, she definitely didn’t want it to happen while she was still in her male body.
She said with determination, “Even if something does happen, I want it to be when I’m a girl, not when I’m a guy!!”
This was her belief. She could change her orientation. But if she’s going to be with a guy, she wants to do it proudly as a girl. Wasn’t that better?
Right now, Lin Yibai could increase her transformation progress very quickly, as long as she really wanted to.
After all, her whole body only had just a few inches left that were still male. Trying to stay in a male body for long was actually harder now.
As for now—
Lin Yibai spotted a flyer outside the school. Her eyes lit up as if she had just come up with an idea. She quickly called her love rival and said, “Hey, I just saw that Happy Sky KTV is doing a summer discount! Want to come? My treat!”
What? KTV?
Xia Changyu opened his window and looked outside. Yep, it was broad daylight.
KTV during the day? What was going on? Normally, people went to karaoke at night, right?
He looked at the big pile of work on his desk. Even though he was feeling hot physically, he still had stuff to take care of.
But then, he glanced at the phone, still on the call. And he heard the girl give her final words.
“Enough talk. Just say if you’re coming or not! I already booked a private room, Room 302, the small but fancy one. Come if you want. If you don’t, I’ll just invite someone else!”
Xia Changyu froze for a second. Then replied, “I’m coming right now.”
Work? That could wait. What could be more important than his wife?
But Xia Changyu was still a little confused. He knew Lin Yibai was the type who normally didn’t bother him during work. She was a thoughtful and understanding girl. So why now?
Why would she suddenly interrupt him today?
But asking too much was pointless. Xia Changyu decided he should just go to KTV and find out. So he left right away.
Happy Sky KTV was just outside the school. Most of their customers were students, so during summer and winter breaks, they gave crazy discounts, almost giving stuff away.
Right now, it was still early in the day, so the whole three-floor building was basically empty. In fact, Lin Yibai was the only customer there.
When Xia Changyu arrived, he could already hear the beautiful voice singing through the door crack.
Lin Yibai was singing a popular song called “Cage.”
"Why does something so bright end up in emptiness?
Why does loving me feel like a prison?
Why is waiting always useless?
Why does asking for love feel like being a trapped beast?
The more precious it is, the more it gets wasted...
The deepest wounds are born from closeness."
No matter the place or time, Lin Yibai’s soft and beautiful voice could always bring a song to life. Even Xia Changyu didn’t want to interrupt her, afraid he might break the magic of her heartfelt singing.
Her voice was just so lovely and soothing.
But...
Knock knock knock~
Even if Xia Changyu didn’t walk in, the waiter bringing snacks and beer would’ve shown up anyway.
When Lin Yibai saw him, she happily called out, “Hey! You finally made it!”
Xia Changyu nodded. “Yeah!”
Lin Yibai looked super cheerful, like she had just gotten a great deal.
“Can you believe this? A fancy private room, plus all these cold snacks and a whole box of beer, and it only cost 148 yuan! Isn’t that crazy?!”
Yeah, that was a steal.
Xia Changyu couldn’t help but smile and praise her, as if her happiness made him happy too.
But seriously… Did she really go through all this trouble just to invite her annoying love rival to sing karaoke?
Lin Yibai pulled him over to the sofa and made him sit down. Then she walked over to close the door to the private room.
Now, no more staff would come in. And even if someone did try to enter, it wouldn’t be easy, because she quietly used her foot to push the big box of beer behind the door.
With that blocking the door, even a strong wind couldn’t push it open. Even if someone tried to open it by hand, they’d have to use some effort.
She had locked the door completely.
What was Lin Yibai planning to do in secret? Who could guess what she was thinking?
Well, whatever. Let her do what she wants!