Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 196 - 117 Initial Website Test, Roommate Wants to Chase My Girlfriend? (Two in one, please subscribe)_4
Liu Jia’s slightly tanned cheeks were tinged with a blush. For someone who was normally so comfortable behind the wheel, he was uncharacteristically shy to speak.
"Um, this is a bit too private, so I won’t say much more."
Pressed by the group’s relentless questioning, Liu Jia grew flustered. He promptly flopped onto his bed and played dead, giving no response no matter how much Wu Hao and the others prodded him.
"That guy Liu Jia, he must have gone all the way, or he wouldn’t be this embarrassed to talk about it."
"We’ll know for sure if we keep an eye on Wang Jierong’s attitude this afternoon. But shouldn’t we be consulting Yuan? To help us brothers escape singlehood, Yuan was willing to take all the blame on himself. What a selfless sacrifice!"
"Yuan, if another girl confesses to you, just use the same tactic. Whether we can find girlfriends or not is all up to you, Yuan."
Li Yuan laughed and shot back, "Get lost! If you want to find a girlfriend, go work for it yourselves. Or you could ask Liu Jia for advice. I’ve just realized that among the six of us in this dorm, he’s the most impressive. When he sees an opportunity, he strikes decisively and seals the deal. That’s the kind of courage you guys should learn from."
Wu Hao nodded in admiration. While Li Yuan wasn’t interested, he thought Wang Jierong, a mature and sexy Big Breast Girl, was quite a catch.
He couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret. If only I had Liu Jia’s guts and chased after her, I might have been the one to win her affection.
"Yuan’s right. Liu Jia talks a big game most of the time, and I thought he was all talk, but who knew he’d be so bold? His execution is strong, too."
"So, guys, it’s just like Yuan said. If you really want to find a girlfriend, you have to be decisive. Once an opportunity like this passes, you won’t get another."
The afternoon class was as boring as ever. Li Yuan was hardly interested and even considered skipping.
He glanced at the message from Bai Weixi.
"Honey, what time are we going home tonight?"
Li Yuan grew restless. The memory of that passionate night stirred an itch within him. After his rebirth, he still had over two months until his nineteenth birthday. He was at the peak of his hormonal youth. University students this age were tireless; the energy from a single bowl of spicy hot pot was enough for eight rounds.
Li Yuan replied, "After your class ends, around five or six. I’m going to stop by the company first, then I’ll come to the school gates to pick you up."
Bai Weixi asked, puzzled, "The company? Do you have to go to the company often for your novel writing?"
Li Yuan realized he had slipped up. Earlier that afternoon, around two o’clock, Lin Yuwei had called to say the interface for the Zhihu website was ready and that he should go review it.
"Yeah, I have a lot of work now, so I need to go to the company often. I’m taking their money, so I have to do the work, you know?"
Bai Weixi replied, "Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! You must be working so hard, honey. I’ll be a good girl and wait in the dorm for you."
Li Yuan replied, "See you later, then. I’m heading to class now."
After class, Li Yuan told Xia Zhijin he needed to go to the company.
Xia Zhijin whispered, "Li Yuan, let me go with you."
Li Yuan smiled and patted her head. "Zhijin, it’s just a small matter at the company, you don’t need to make the trip. You should get some rest in the dorm."
Xia Zhijin, always so compliant, nodded obediently.
Seeing her hesitate as if she wanted to say something, Li Yuan asked tenderly, "Zhijin, what is it? Just tell me. Don’t keep anything from me, okay?"
Xia Zhijin finally spoke up timidly, "I... I want to send some money to my grandma and Ningning."
Li Yuan froze for a moment. He took Xia Zhijin’s small hand, felt her nervousness, and was filled with questions.
"Zhijin, don’t be angry that I’m asking, okay?" 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
"Mm, I won’t be."
"So, what is your family’s source of income?"
Xia Zhijin suddenly looked up at Li Yuan. When she saw his gentle, smiling face, the worry in her heart eased a little. She lowered her head and softly explained, "My grandma grows some crops and fruit trees on the mountain, I do odd jobs while I’m at school, and my uncles help us out a little sometimes..."
Li Yuan was stunned again. They had chatted about their childhoods just a few days ago, but he had no idea her family’s financial situation was this dire.
He gently stroked her head and said softly, "Zhijin, if you have any difficulties, you have to tell me. From now on, no more hiding things, understand?"
"Mm. I understand." Xia Zhijin’s voice was soft, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.
"When I say difficulties, I don’t just mean your own. I mean your family’s as well—your grandma and Ningning. From now on, you are not to hide anything from me."
Xia Zhijin’s eyes were red as she nodded solemnly.
Li Yuan tugged her hand gently. "Is the 30,000 I transferred to you last time enough? If not, I can send you more."
Xia Zhijin replied obediently, "It’s enough. It’s enough."
She hadn’t touched the card at all. At school, aside from the things Li Yuan proactively bought for her, she hadn’t purchased anything else.
Li Yuan didn’t know this, but he could guess as much. A frugal, hardworking girl like her wouldn’t suddenly start splurging, even with a little money.
"Zhijin, you’re my girlfriend, so don’t feel so burdened. The money I’m giving you is your salary; I wouldn’t give it to anyone else. You can spend it on yourself, or you can send it to your grandma and Ningning. It’s all up to you. When we have time, I’ll go with you to your hometown to visit them."
Seeing Xia Zhijin’s eyes moisten, Li Yuan held her hand tightly and asked, "Zhijin, do you miss your grandma and Ningning?"
