Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 223 - 125 Li Zixia: Brother, is she my sister-in-law too? (Two in one, please subscribe)_2
Zhong Tingyue shook her head apologetically. "He said he’s been very busy recently and will treat you all to a meal another day."
Bai Weixi had recently gotten along quite well with Zhong Tingyue. Perhaps it was because they were both exceptionally beautiful? When she suddenly heard that Zhong Tingyue had a boyfriend, Bai Weixi grew intensely curious about what kind of guy could possibly catch her eye, and asked, "Tingyue, you have a boyfriend too?"
Zhong Tingyue’s cheeks flushed slightly. She didn’t know how to explain. Her relationship with Li Yuan was ambiguous, yet it was far more than just ordinary. She recalled the few times they had been alone together, and their intimate moments.
Zhong Tingyue bit her lip, brushed a lock of hair from her forehead, and whispered, "He and I... we haven’t defined our relationship yet."
Ding Shanshan pictured Li Yuan and Zhong Tingyue together and teased with a giggle, "Tingyue, the attraction is mutual, so just get together already! I think Talented Li is great."
Zhong Tingyue’s beautiful eyes gleamed, though she felt confused inside. She had already given Li Yuan so many hints, and they had even had intimate contact. Why did he seem to be keeping her at arm’s length? You’ve already promised me that you’ll rescue Little Moon in this lifetime.
***
Li Yuan had skipped most of his classes that day, staying in his office to handle some problems and get some writing done. After typing over 30,000 words in one afternoon, he felt exhilarated.
This wasn’t just 30,000 words. At current rates, if I published it over three days, it would be worth at least 300,000—equivalent to a month’s salary for all twenty people in my company. I feel like my writing speed now is even faster than an ace author’s at his peak. TSK, TSK. In the future, I bet I could set a new benchmark for the web novel world.
Li Yuan checked the time. It was already 5:30 PM.
Zixia should be out of class by now. She doesn’t have evening self-study today, so I’ll let her know in advance. Heh heh, I wonder if Zixia will like Zhijin when she meets her. Their personalities are actually quite similar.
Like him, Li Zixia was a "left-behind child," which had made her somewhat insecure and quiet. She preferred reading by herself. Moreover, because their parents favored their son financially, she had always been very frugal. Li Yuan hadn’t seen Li Zixia for several days and realized he missed her a little.
It took a while for the call to connect.
Before Li Yuan could speak, Li Zixia asked excitedly, "Bro, what made you think of calling me today?"
Li Yuan chuckled. "You don’t have evening self-study today, right?"
Li Zixia answered, puzzled, "No, I don’t. Bro, are you coming home tonight? I haven’t seen you in days."
Li Yuan laughed awkwardly. I’ve been so lost in a world of romance lately that I’ve completely forgotten about my own sister. Leaving her all alone at home... that doesn’t seem right.
"Yeah, I’ll be home tonight. Head back early and tidy up the house a bit. Mop the floor, wipe the tables, get everything clean."
Li Zixia sensed something was off. Li Yuan never used to say these things when he was coming home. "Bro? You’re acting a bit strange today."
Li Yuan touched his nose. "What’s strange?"
Li Zixia asked curiously, "You usually don’t ask about these things, and you’re specifically asking me to clean up. Is someone coming over? A classmate of yours?"
Li Yuan nodded. "Yeah, a classmate, you could say. We’re coming home for dinner, so clean the house first."
Li Zixia giggled mischievously. "Bro, you’re being so serious. It’s not a female classmate, is it? It couldn’t be... my sister-in-law, could it?"
Li Yuan gave a helpless laugh. "Stop guessing. You’ll know when I get back."
"Anyway, I have to go. I’m hanging up now—going to pick up your sister-in... ahem, my classmate."
After hanging up, Li Zixia was buzzing with excitement. She rushed home and pulled a long-treasured photo and an accompanying love letter from inside a book. She had found them among a pile of old books before they moved to Modu and had secretly hidden them from Li Yuan.
My foolish brother, you have no idea you’ve been exposed, do you? After chasing her for so long in high school, did you finally succeed? My sister-in-law is gorgeous, an absolute fairy. An ordinary man wouldn’t deserve her. But my brother, of course, is no ordinary man. Hee hee, I have to tell Mom and Dad the good news. They’ll be thrilled! The pig they’ve raised for eighteen years is finally able to steal a prized cabbage!
***
Li Yuan drove back to the school gate and waited in the car for Xia Zhijin.
Before long, he saw her emerge. Against the evening sunset, she had changed into a fresh outfit: jeans, canvas shoes, a T-shirt, and a light windbreaker. Her hair was tied in a high ponytail, and she clutched her books, walking with her head bowed shyly.
She’s the perfect image of a pure and ideal university student. Li Yuan’s heart thumped in his chest. In that moment, Xia Zhijin reminded him of his first love.
Li Yuan got out of the car, walked over to Xia Zhijin, and took her hand. "Zhijin, you look really beautiful today," he complimented.
Xia Zhijin glanced shyly at Li Yuan, her heart pounding with nerves. Being alone with him was one thing, but this was different. This time, she was going to his home to meet his family, and she knew exactly what that meant.
"Zhijin, let’s go to the supermarket and buy some groceries first. We’ll let Zixia show off her cooking for you tonight."
