Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 106 - 105: When three people go out, one must stay and guard the empty house.
"Do you know why I’m taking you to Kou City instead of having us stay in Yancheng?" Si Wen asked, looking at Xue Yang.
"No, I don’t."
"Because if we were in Yancheng, you wouldn’t be able to have fun freely. No matter which hotel we stayed at, there would be eyes on us. But the hotel my uncle owns is different. I can guarantee there are no spies there. You can relax and enjoy yourselves completely."
Xue Yang’s brows furrowed slightly, not understanding what Si Wen meant.
"You probably don’t get what I’m saying."
"I really don’t."
"If you don’t get it, then just forget it. Ignorance is bliss, after all."
Xue Yang’s frown deepened.
Just then, Lin Xi stirred in his embrace, scratching him lightly as if seeking security. Xue Yang tightened his arms around her, helping her settle into a more comfortable position. Sure enough, Lin Xi stilled and fell back into a sound sleep.
"Tsk, tsk. Watching you two makes me want to find a boyfriend and see what it’s like to be cared for like that," Si Wen remarked.
"..."
"Don’t worry, I’ve already accepted you as my bestie’s boyfriend, so I have no designs on you. And I’m not going to just find some random guy to date. For my first relationship, whoever I find can’t be worse than you."
"I’ll take that as a compliment. Thanks."
"You’re welcome."
They fell silent. After days of crunching data, Xue Yang was exhausted too. He leaned his head back against the seat and closed his eyes to rest. The drive from Yancheng to Kou City would take at least two hours, so a short nap should be enough to get them there.
Seeing the reflection of the cozy, sleeping couple in the window, Si Wen decisively turned her eyes forward. The Rolls-Royce glided smoothly along the highway. In the early morning hours, the road was nearly deserted, with only an occasional car whizzing past. For the most part, they drove in solitude.
Two hours later, they pulled up in front of a secluded, luxurious hotel. Someone was already waiting for them.
The moment the car stopped, Xue Yang awoke. He glanced at Lin Xi, who was still sleeping soundly. Looking outside, he saw that Kou City’s winter was just as bone-chillingly cold as Yancheng’s.
Xue Yang gently tugged Lin Xi’s clothes tighter around her. "Xiao Xi, wake up. We’re here."
Lin Xi stirred from her sleep, mumbling groggily, "We’re here?"
"Yes, we’ve arrived."
Xue Yang got out of the car first, and Lin Xi followed him out.
The hotel owned by Si Wen’s uncle had a lovely name: Yanxia Villa. Standing at the entrance, one had the strange illusion of having stepped into a martial arts epic.
The staff waiting at the entrance first glanced at Lin Xi, but Si Wen gave a subtle shake of her head. The hotel manager immediately understood and bowed to Si Wen. "Miss, please come in. Your rooms are all ready in Qingya Pavilion. I guarantee no one will disturb you."
"Okay."
Xue Yang stood to the side, holding Lin Xi’s hand. She was still so drowsy that she eventually just leaned against him, letting him guide her along. The hotel manager led the three of them to Qingya Pavilion. It had a bit of a rustic manor feel, true to its name—fresh, elegant, and far from the bustle of the world.
"You may go," Si Wen said to the manager.
The manager bowed to them and left, leaving the three of them alone in Qingya Pavilion.
Si Wen looked at Lin Xi. "Aren’t you sleeping with me tonight?"
Lin Xi frowned. "Can’t you sleep by yourself?"
"If you don’t want me sleeping between you two, you’d better come over and sleep with me."
Before Lin Xi could say anything, Xue Yang spoke up. "I don’t mind. Go sleep with her."
Lin Xi squinted reluctantly and walked toward Si Wen. "Fine, let’s go. I’m so sleepy."
Si Wen shot Xue Yang a smug glance before she and Lin Xi went into their room.
Xue Yang returned to his room alone.
It seemed he was destined for a sleepless night.
After entering the room, Lin Xi changed into a comfortable set of loungewear, no longer resembling the penguin she had been bundled up as before.
Si Wen stared at her. Lin Xi frowned slightly. "Aren’t you going to change? Why are you staring at me?"
"Do you know what you look like right now?" Si Wen said. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
"What?" Lin Xi asked.
"Like a perfect housewife."
"..."
"I’m seriously curious. What on earth happened to you in these last three months? It’s like you’ve been completely reborn."
"You saw, didn’t you? I met Xue Yang, the most important person in my life."
"Is that all?"
Of course not, Lin Xi added silently.
She slipped into bed and pulled the covers up to her chest. "What else would there be? Are you going to bed or not? If not, I’m sleeping first."
"I am."
Si Wen went to the bathroom and changed into her own loungewear. If Lin Xi merely looked different, Si Wen was completely transformed. In her school uniform, she was the quintessential high school girl. But in loungewear, she looked like a little queen wearing grown-up clothes—ill-fitting, yet radiating an overwhelming presence.
So soft, so cute... Makes me want to just pin her down.
Lin Xi already appeared to be asleep. Si Wen yawned, climbed under the covers, and lay down to sleep as well.
After a little while, hearing the faint sound of Si Wen’s even breathing, the supposedly sleeping Lin Xi quietly opened her eyes. To be safe, she waved a hand in front of Si Wen’s face. Seeing no reaction, she carefully slipped out of bed, tiptoed to the door, and let herself out, gently closing it behind her.
The moment the door clicked shut, Si Wen’s eyes flew open. She stared at the door, feeling utterly exasperated.
She claimed to be so sleepy, but the moment I’m not looking, she runs next door to her man. How did I end up with such a love-crazed bestie?!
Si Wen indignantly pulled the blanket over her head.
***
Xue Yang, now also in loungewear, was lying on his bed and staring at the ceiling.
I wonder if that girl is asleep yet? She probably is. She was so drowsy on the way over.
Just as he was thinking this, he heard a sound from outside his door. Xue Yang got up to open it and found Lin Xi standing there.
Upon seeing him, Lin Xi naturally threw herself into his arms. "Mmm, this is much more comfortable."
Xue Yang’s arms tightened abruptly, pulling the little runaway, Xiao Naimao, into a firm embrace.
"How did you get over here? Aren’t you afraid Si Wen will be angry?"
"I waited until she was asleep."
"What if she wakes up, finds you gone, and decides to come sleep between us?"
"Mmm... then we’ll just have to lock the door tight so she can’t get in."
"Good idea."
Xue Yang carried the mischievous Xiao Naimao into the room and locked the door. Worried it wasn’t secure, he tried it a few times. Only after confirming it wouldn’t open did he pull Xiao Naimao back into his arms.
"Xue Yang, I missed you so much."
"I missed you too."
The two lovers, forced apart, were finally reunited. The joy they felt was something only they could understand.
Xue Yang leaned down, his lips capturing that tempting little cherry...
