Chapter 286: Chapter 286
Liu Xiaole finished paying the bill and noticed he seemed off. With the principle that classmates should respect and care for each other, she kindly asked, "An Zhengran, what’s wrong? Did you forget your wallet?"
An Zhengran looked complexly at Liu Xiaole, whose face was full of smiles, and suddenly felt she was so adorable.
Instinctively nodding, Liu Xiaole cheerfully paid his share as well.
As the two walked out of the little shop, Liu Xiaole was worried An Zhengran would feel embarrassed. After all, she knew some guys were very prideful.
"An Zhengran, I’ve forgotten my wallet sometimes too. Don’t be embarrassed. Worst case, you can treat me next time, how about that?"
An Zhengran pursed his lips and suddenly pulled up the corner of his mouth, saying something that made Liu Xiaole want to scratch the wall: "My wallet and phone were stolen!"
Liu Xiaole looked aggrievedly at this oblivious person, thinking, your wallet and phone were stolen, how can you act like you just lost a piece of paper? Hurry up and report it to the police!
Whatever was on her mind, she blurted out aloud.
Only after speaking did she belatedly realize she might have overreacted, while An Zhengran, with a blank expression, nodded and then followed Liu Xiaole to the police station.
After making a statement, the two reflected on the young policeman’s words, feeling a sense that reporting a theft really doesn’t help much.
Sharing a sense of camaraderie against a common foe, Liu Xiaole chatted surprisingly well with An Zhengran on the way back to his home, talking more comfortably in this short time than in the three years of school, surpassing countless times over.
Since then, the two gradually started interacting more, and some female classmates who liked or had a crush on An Zhengran noticed that Liu Xiaole appeared frequently beside their prince charming.
Liu Xiaole sighed helplessly and dragged Li Si to find a wooden bench under the sycamore trees on campus, "Sisi, there are some things you don’t understand. You haven’t been here these past few days, and I’ve had no one to confide in about my feelings.
I thought of calling you but was worried about disturbing you." As a good friend, she could tell Li Si didn’t come to school because she had something going on.
Li Si rolled her eyes at her: "You sure are something, what are you embarrassed to tell me about? I had some stuff going on lately, otherwise, I would’ve come earlier! Now tell me quickly, what’s up?" Chapters first released on novęlfire.net
Liu Xiaole put away her usual smile and sighed: "An Zhengran’s childhood sweetheart found me yesterday and invited me to talk at a café off campus. She said An Zhengran’s parents definitely wouldn’t support him being with me because An Zhengran plans to study abroad in the future."
After hearing this, Li Si could only feel that life was like a TV drama, full of melodrama!
"Childhood sweetheart? You two haven’t even gotten anywhere yet, is she crazy?"
Liu Xiaole stood up with her hands on her hips, looking at the greenery in front of her, feeling a sense of command: "Sisi, thinking back, I still find it amusing.
She’s just a childhood friend, why act like the main queen and say these things to me? Let’s not even discuss how I feel about An Zhengran; at most, we have a little bit of ambiguous affection. Is it really necessary?"
Li Si patted her small shoulder and joined in the sarcasm: "She sure is something, killing any possibility in the cradle! But to ask if it’s necessary, I think it’s very necessary; since she’s stepped in, An Zhengran must be serious about you! Xiao Le, how do you feel about it?"
"I feel so confused! You know I long to be in love, itching for a boyfriend. But I think An Zhengran and I aren’t suitable, not just because of our different circumstances, but also because he’s too dazzling. Everywhere he goes, he attracts attention, while I’m used to amusing myself in the corners.
Knowing there’s no outcome, why even start? So, I’ve deflected his vague advances a few times!"
Liu Xiaole is very aware of her own worth, so she lives realistically.
An Zhengran may be great, but not necessarily suitable for her. She wants to fall in love and yearns for love but fears being hurt at the same time.
For the time being, An Zhengran isn’t her ideal match, so it’s better to soberly distance herself before getting too involved.
Just as Li Si was about to speak, they were interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps. She quickly turned her head, and as the saying goes, speak of the devil, here comes An Zhengran!
"Liu Xiaole, I need to talk to you!" An Zhengran politely nodded at Li Si as a greeting, and for once, a sense of urgency appeared on his usually blank face.
Liu Xiaole, who had just spoken so resolutely, felt a bit awkward seeing him in person, and continued to respond with a friendly classmate manner: "What’s up? Sisi isn’t an outsider; feel free to speak openly!"