Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 110 - 109: Knowing Fear, Yet Still Trying
When the Ferris wheel reached its highest point, Si Wen watched as the other two drew closer and, without hesitation, kissed passionately.
Si Wen was speechless. What happened to going easy on the public displays of affection? She turned her back to them and looked away. The splendid scenery suddenly seemed dull and tasteless.
Xue Yang and Lin Xi kissed, oblivious to the world. At that moment, it felt as if no hardship or obstacle could ever keep them apart.
「Yancheng.」
Inside a luxurious courtyard home in the city center, a distinguished-looking middle-aged man was berating a man dressed as a bodyguard. Owning such a luxurious home in the heart of Yancheng was a testament to the family’s immense power, a depth outsiders couldn’t even begin to imagine.
"Why didn’t you stop the Young Miss and that man from leaving Yancheng?"
"Chairman, Miss Si Wen left Yancheng with them, so we didn’t stop them."
"Si Wen was with them?"
"Yes, Chairman."
Lin Zhenhai’s expression gradually softened.
He knew Si Wen. As Lin Xi’s best friend, he was well aware of her character. She excelled in her studies, had a mind of her own, and was incredibly devoted to Lin Xi. No matter the issue, she was always the first to stand by her side.
When Lin Xi had first run away from home, he had questioned Si Wen about it. Even then, she had stood up to him, Lin Xi’s own father, and argued rationally on her friend’s behalf. If Si Wen hadn’t made him see that Lin Xi’s life wasn’t meant to be lived solely for the family’s sake, he never would have realized how harsh he’d been on his only daughter.
"Understood." Lin Zhenhai waved his hand, and the bodyguard respectfully excused himself.
After coming down from the Ferris wheel, the three of them went on the carousel. Who says only children can ride carousels? Lin Xi and Si Wen sat in a pumpkin carriage, while Xue Yang sat on a wooden horse, like a knight guarding two runaway princesses. There was just something awesome about riding a carousel again as an adult.
After getting off the carousel, they passed a haunted house, and Si Wen suddenly had an idea. "Why don’t we check out the haunted house?"
After having their romance shoved in her face all day, it’s time to collect a little interest. Otherwise, things just wouldn’t feel fair.
"Want to go?" Xue Yang asked Lin Xi.
"Alright... let’s do it." Though she was scared to death, Lin Xi thought for a moment and agreed.
Xue Yang bought the tickets, and the three of them entered the haunted house one after another. At first, everything seemed normal, but once they were deep inside, the two girls started to get scared. Lin Xi held Si Wen’s hand, while Xue Yang held Lin Xi’s hand tightly as they crept forward.
This kind of extreme fear was the best way to reveal a person’s true character. It wasn’t that Xue Yang wasn’t afraid; he just wasn’t as terrified as the two girls.
The moment a ghost appeared, the girls’ screams echoed through the attraction.
"AAAAAH—"
"AAAAAH—"
Lin Xi squeezed her eyes shut, covered her ears, and froze in place, completely overwhelmed with fear. Xue Yang immediately pulled her into his arms. "Don’t be afraid. I’m right here."
Feeling Xue Yang’s presence, Lin Xi’s emotions gradually stabilized. But Si Wen, with no one to protect her, was in a rather tragic state.
"Lin... Lin Xi, I’m really scared, too."
Si Wen was filled with regret. She had only wanted to see Xue Yang make a fool of himself, but she had ended up nearly scaring herself to death.
Xue Yang was speechless. "Weren’t you the one who suggested the haunted house?" And now look at her, scared out of her mind.
"I just wanted to scare you guys! Who knew I’d be the one who got scared..." she whimpered.
Xue Yang could only shield Lin Xi with one arm and drag Si Wen along with the other until they finally escaped the haunted house. In the end, Si Wen took the brunt of it all.
By the time they emerged, all three were nearly exhausted. The two beautiful girls were drained from fear, while Xue Yang was just tired from the effort. He wiped the sweat from his forehead. These beautiful girls aren’t exactly light, are they?
The consequence of their haunted house adventure was that, back at the hotel, neither girl dared to stay in their room alone. They clamored for Xue Yang to stay with them.
"I really don’t get you girls. Why go into a haunted house when you know you’re afraid of them?"
"Who said we were scared?" Si Wen retorted stubbornly.
"Right, right, you’re not scared. So, can I go back to my room now?"
Si Wen quickly blurted out, "No, don’t!"
Then she looked at Lin Xi, whose face was also a little pale, though not as dramatically as Si Wen’s. After all, she and Xue Yang had watched a horror movie together, huddled under the covers. Although she had been thoroughly frightened back then, she wasn’t quite as terrified this time around. Still, she didn’t dare to be alone. Especially being stuck with a terrified beauty like Si Wen, which somehow made things even scarier.
"Xue Yang, just stay here tonight... please," Lin Xi finally said.
The room Miss Si Wen had booked was very spacious and fully furnished, so Xue Yang could easily sleep on the sofa.
"I don’t think that’s a good idea."
If it were just Lin Xi inviting him, he would have gladly stayed. But her best friend was also here, making things awkward. What would it be like to sleep in the same room as your girlfriend and her best friend? Xue Yang hadn’t tried it, and he had no desire to. He was a very traditional man. When he liked someone, he only liked that one person and wouldn’t develop an interest in anyone else.
"Xue Yang, please stay. If you’re not here, I’m worried Si Wen will scare me to death in the middle of the night," Lin Xi pleaded.
Now that his girlfriend had spoken, it would seem ungrateful of him to refuse.
"Alright."
"Thank you."
"You’re welcome. It’s my duty to protect the Princess."
Having made his decision, Xue Yang went to get his blanket and sleepwear. "Alright, beautiful ladies, shouldn’t you take a shower and change into your sleepwear before bed?"
Si Wen clutched Lin Xi’s arm, refusing to let go. "I’m too scared to go."
"I’ll go with you."
Si Wen nodded, her face still pale.
The two girls clung to each other as they went into the bathroom. Xue Yang sat on the sofa to prepare his makeshift bed for the night, but before he could even start, two shrieks erupted from within.
"AAAAAH—"
"AAAAAH—"
Xue Yang instantly dropped the blanket and rushed to the bathroom door. His hand grasped the doorknob, but after a moment’s thought, he resisted the urge to turn it. "Lin Xi, what happened?"
Just then, the door opened from the inside, and Lin Xi and Si Wen poked their trembling heads out.
"Xue Yang, can you wait for us right outside the door, okay?"
"..."
The last time he had stood outside a bathroom door like this, it was to wait for a certain beautiful girl to use the toilet. This time, he was waiting for two beautiful girls to take a bath. He could clearly hear the sound of hot water filling the tub inside. He could also hear the rustle of them taking off their clothes...
Xue Yang pulled out his phone, desperately trying to distract himself.
