Lin Xinyuan was truly ecstatic now!
When she heard those words, “She’s different from all of you,” no one could know just how overjoyed she was.
Walking along the road, she hummed a tune, her expression relaxed and carefree, her brows curved gently, her face bare and natural.
Seeing the girl like this, Qin Nanfeng’s lips unconsciously curled into a smile.
He raised an eyebrow. “Is it really that joyful for Xiaoyuan that I stood up for her? Then I’m truly honored.”
“Hmph…” Lin Xinyuan’s mouth immediately drooped at his words, pretending nothing was wrong as she muttered grumpily, “That’s your own romantic mess… of course, you deal with it yourself!”
“Yeah, you’re right.” Qin Nanfeng didn’t argue, nodding seriously with a contemplative look.
This threw Lin Xinyuan off.
Why did this guy always love not playing by the rules? She was just thinking about snapping back at him!
How annoying…
After they finished eating in the cafeteria, it was time for their usual evening walk.
She didn’t know why… but whenever she was with Qin Nanfeng, Lin Xinyuan felt that even a walk could be fun and fulfilling.
She used to look down on people who felt that way, thinking it was kind of foolish…
But after experiencing it herself, Lin Xinyuan suddenly realized that the fool was actually her.
Her hand, held by someone, felt a bit stuffy, even starting to sweat, but she didn’t find it unpleasant.
She didn’t want to let go at all, just wishing they could walk like this forever.
This kind of thing… isn’t too bad, right?
The girl’s thoughts were too complicated as she mused like this.
Until they unconsciously reached the basketball court and sat down in the auditorium seats.
They watched the students sweating on the court, but Qin Nanfeng just stared quietly, not really paying attention.
Lin Xinyuan had been observing him the whole time. Seeing this, her heart stirred, and she couldn’t help but recall Qin Qingge’s advice.
After hesitating for a long while, she bit her lip and finally called out softly.
“Feng Ge…”
The girl’s voice was soft and sweet, in the night that had just fallen, it became even more gentle and endearing, like a babbling brook, especially pleasant to hear.
“Hmm?”
Qin Nanfeng turned his head, speaking gently, his brows sharp, but in front of the girl, the tenderness in his eyes was like honey that wouldn’t melt.
Just being looked at like that made Lin Xinyuan’s heart feel sweet, and a tingling numbness spread through her, softening half her body.
“I want to…”
Lin Xinyuan was about to ask cautiously, but then she remembered the youth’s words to her, “If there’s something, just say it straight.” The words stuck in her throat.
She took a deep breath before slowly letting it out. “You… why… haven’t you taken me to meet Auntie and Uncle yet…”
Lin Xinyuan had thought it over and could only use this roundabout way to probe him, since she couldn’t just ask directly, or say that his sister told her to, right?
That would be too rash…
But no matter what, saying something like this seemed a bit too eager to get married, making Lin Xinyuan blush uncontrollably.
“Don’t misunderstand… I just… I just…”
The girl mumbled, her speech stumbling, her eyes starting to dart around restlessly, but after a long while, she couldn’t squeeze out another word, her small face turning red.
Unexpectedly, Qin Nanfeng didn’t tease her. After a moment of silence, he smiled softly and asked the girl, “Since Xiaoyuan is so eager, when would you like?”
Lin Xinyuan was a bit stunned, not expecting him to throw the question back at her. But biting her lip, she still said, “Of course… the… the sooner… the better.”
“Mm.”
Qin Nanfeng finally nodded with a smile and said no more. But as the girl turned her face away, a flash of understanding passed through his eyes…
With the youth’s confirmation, Lin Xinyuan’s heart eased a lot, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
They stayed like that, nestled together, never finding it boring.
Until it got past ten o’clock, they finally prepared to part ways.
After all, Lin Xinyuan didn’t want the Yellow-Haired Brat to sleep too late, so despite her reluctance, there was no other choice.
After saying goodbye to her boyfriend, the first thing Lin Xinyuan did when she returned to the dormitory wasn’t to take a shower, but to message Qin Qingge, explaining the situation.
After getting the answer she wanted, Qin Qingge couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
It was indeed as she had thought—that cheap little brother of hers had long moved on from that incident; he was probably just waiting for an opportunity.
To be honest, he was as stubborn as their dad, yielding to softness but not toughness—truly father and son…
She naturally knew about Qin Nanfeng starting the company, let alone Qin Father. She was amazed by his ability.
Maybe before the girl appeared, according to Qin Nanfeng’s words, he’d wait until the company was stable enough to come back.
But after the girl showed up, this opportunity was brought forward.
Hearing this news, Qin Qingge still chose not to tell her mom immediately.
Instead, she decided to let Lin Xinyuan act according to her plan, having the girl help bring Qin Nanfeng over.
As for herself, she’d wait until the National Day holiday in a few days when she was free, then take her parents out to eat, giving them a surprise then.
Otherwise, waiting was often the most torturous…
“Feng Ge, hurry up! I’m hungry!”
In the rental apartment, the girl quickly finished dressing up, unusually putting on light makeup and wearing a white sleeveless navy collar dress, with a small cardigan on top.
She even styled her hair into a half-updo, and put on the jade hairpin she couldn’t bear to use on normal days.
The girl’s outfit was pure yet elegant, giving an overall comfortable and fresh impression.
Originally, Lin Xinyuan wanted to wear that white dress, but unfortunately, it had been torn by someone that day.
Even though she had it mended, it obviously wasn’t suitable for meeting Auntie and Uncle.
Under the Yellow-Haired Brat’s weird request, saying something about it having sentimental value or something… well… she ended up keeping it…
She’d originally wanted to throw it away…
Sure enough, he’s a total pervert…
Qin Nanfeng had just been urged by the girl to go to the balcony to change clothes, but the moment Lin Xinyuan finished changing, she heard her call out urgently again.
He came back from opening the balcony door, finding it both amusing and helpless. “It’s just a meal, what’s the rush?”
He asked knowingly, but his eyes were sneaking glances at the girl. Seeing her outfit, his gaze dimmed slightly.
Especially lingering on Lin Xinyuan’s chest and her glossy pink lips—clearly… the night before last still hadn’t satisfied Qin Nanfeng.
Last night, he wanted Xiaoyuan, but this girl absolutely refused, saying she was busy tomorrow or something, and then ended up sleeping and lazing around the rental apartment for almost the whole day…
Little girl… trying to look her best for them, huh…
Heh… fine, whatever you want…
“What are you looking at!”
Lin Xinyuan’s scalp tingled from his staring, feeling a bad premonition, so she “fiercely” glared at him.
But then, thinking about the people she was about to meet, she felt nervous mixed with a hint of anticipation.
How would Auntie and Uncle see me… would they treat me like that woman who hurt Feng Ge?
Even though she knew it was unlikely, and Qin Qingge had already guaranteed it, she still couldn’t help overthinking.
“Xiaoyuan is beautiful, so I like looking at her. Is that wrong?”
Qin Nanfeng walked over and reached out to ruffle the girl’s little head, earning a frustrated shove from Lin Xinyuan. “Stop it… I just fixed my hairstyle!”
But even as she pouted like that, she still tacitly accepted the Yellow-Haired Brat’s actions, only thinking about what he said, her heart leaping like a hopping kitten.
If she hadn’t remembered that he was still there, she’d be rolling around in the stretcher already…
“Oh, then I’ll listen to Xiaoyuan.”
When Qin Nanfeng withdrew that warm, big hand, Lin Xinyuan couldn’t help but feel a pang of loss.
She quickly steadied herself and turned her face away. “Let’s… let’s go!”
With that, she directly pulled Qin Nanfeng to leave. The youth stared at her little head and raised an eyebrow. “Where are we eating?”
“Oh… when we… get there, you’ll know! Why ask so many questions…”
“Is that so… heh… I’m really looking forward to it then…”
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