Dedicated to studying, yet forced into a chaotic situation.

Chapter 81 I Definitely Like You

Chi Yan knew that Pei Shuoxun did not like Shi Sui.

After all, this guy had told him many times that Shi Sui was only after his money, and that he should play around but not fall in love.

It's despicable to make such malicious speculations about the genuine feelings between them.

And now, ten meters away from him, Pei Shuoxun is bullying Shi Sui with a fierce look in his eyes!

Pei Shuoxun did not let go, still holding Shi Sui's fingers tightly.

“I don’t like Shangguan Ying,” he said.

"Let's pretend we don't know each other," Shi Sui said.

Their voices were so soft that only they could hear each other.

Shi Sui recalled the time she witnessed a girl confessing her feelings to Pei Shuoxun at the library.

Chen Xun has always been popular with the opposite sex; back in junior high school, quite a few girls liked him.

The schools in this small town are chaotic, and there are quite a few troublemakers in the junior high school. Because she was close to Pei Shuoxun, many girls who were involved in the underworld came to her door, but of course, she beat them all up.

Now, Shi Sui is focused on her studies at Xinghua.

She didn't want anyone to disturb her studies again, after all, there weren't many young ladies as innocent and pure-hearted as Song Xinying.

So it's best to pretend you don't know Pei Shuoxun, lest another of his suitors come knocking on your door.

On the other hand, Pei Shuoxun thought about it and decided that he could pretend not to know them for the time being.

The Pei and Shangguan families wanted to match him up with Shangguan Ying.

He currently has no other means, and only by marrying into the Shangguan family can he gain a foothold in the Pei family.

He came to the aquarium with Shangguan Ying today just to appease both the Pei and Shangguan families.

They were each other's best choice, but they also knew deep down that they were not compatible and would not fall in love with each other.

The Pei family had always known that he had someone he liked.

Pretending not to know Shi Sui for the time being might be a form of protection.

The two held hands tightly, each lost in their own thoughts, when at that moment, Chi Yan pushed Pei Shuoxun away.

She took over his place, held Shi Sui's hand, and intertwined her fingers tightly.

Shi Sui: "??"

He instinctively shook off Chi Yan's hand.

Completely unprepared for the other person's strength, Chi Yan looked at his empty hands in astonishment: "You're that strong?"

"I did a lot of rough work when I was little, so I'm probably a bit stronger." Shi Sui rubbed her little hands together and moved her wrists.

My hands are a little sore from the 'brute force' I just had with Pei Shuoxun.

Chi Yan noticed her subtle movement and asked, "Does your hand hurt?"

"good."

"Pei Shuoxun just touched your hand?" Chi Yan frowned slightly. Although he had seen it with his own eyes, he still needed an answer.

Shi Sui nodded obediently, and then she saw the boy in front of her with dark clouds over his face, as if he was angry.

Chi Yan handed her the warm milk tea, then turned around and saw Pei Shuoxun still there, smiling at Shi Sui.

This guy--

Forget it, what if Shi Sui sees him beating someone and gets scared and cries? Or what if she doesn't like boys who fight and distances herself from him in the future?

The arrogant and fiery aura instantly turned into a small flame. Chi Yan walked up to Pei Shuoxun, two meters away.

"I know you don't like her, get lost." The boy's dark eyes were filled with utter weariness.

Pei Shuoxun wanted to laugh, but he held it in, his expression remaining as gentle as ever.

Shangguan Ying tugged at his sleeve: "Let's go, Pei Shuoxun, let's not disturb their date."

She asked in a low voice, "By the way, what were you talking about with Chi Yan's girlfriend just now?"

“I told her.” Pei Shuoxun pushed up his glasses, his voice trailing off, “It’s better for her to like me than a narcissist like Chi Yan.”

Shangguan Ying rolled her eyes: "Nonsense."

Chi Yan also thought he was talking nonsense. Seeing that Shangguan Ying had taken him away, he returned to Shi Sui's side.

Shi Sui was in a daze, or rather, deep in thought.

She was so preoccupied with what Chi Yan was angry about that she didn't hear their conversation.

Seeing that she was confused, Chi Yan waved his hand in front of her and asked, "What did that guy just say to you?"

Shi Sui snapped out of her thoughts and grabbed the still waving hand in front of her.

She remembered Pei Shuoxun's previous jokes about her being dark-skinned and ugly, so she said, "He just praised me as being as beautiful as an angel, the most beautiful girl he has ever seen."

Chi Yan: "..."

Why is there yet another person spouting nonsense?

It's very strange, extremely strange.

He thought, "That Pei Shuoxun is a deep and cunning man. Could he be trying to bewitch Shi Sui and make her fall in love with someone else, thus breaking them up?"

But why did Pei Shuoxun want to break him up with Shi Sui?

Is this guy out of his mind? Is he just bored out of his mind? Is he a single dog who can't stand seeing others dating?

“That Pei Shuoxun guy.” Chi Yan thought for a moment and then casually made up a rumor, “He’s like that with every girl. He’ll compliment her on her looks whenever he sees a woman. Don’t take it seriously.”

"So he's complimented all the girls." Shi Sui paused, a little disappointed. "But he's never complimented me."

It's infuriating that he only laughs at her for being dark-skinned and ugly, saying that any girl who pursues him is prettier than her.

I need to beat him up to vent my anger.

"Hmm?" Chi Yan noticed her mood, snorted, and said disdainfully, "Who cares about his praise?"

"Shi Sui, you're the prettiest." He patted her head. "I'm praising you."

It's so soft and cuddly, like a little cake.

Shi Sui looked up at him. The boy's pupils were bright and clear, and his tone was unusually gentle, contrary to his usual lazy manner.

She was a little confused again, feeling that Chi Yan's gaze towards her had become increasingly strange lately, somewhat like the day Song Xinying and she discovered the kitten.

Pity her? Take care of her? Or like her—no, no, no, I wouldn't like her.

Chi Yan noticed that she was staring at his face, and the tips of her ears were slightly burning. He looked away and asked, "So, what exactly did he say to you just now?"

“He forced me to say I didn’t like you,” Shi Sui told the truth.

"Damn it." Chi Yan reacted strongly, took a deep breath, looked around, and found that Pei Shuoxun was no longer there.

That guy... luckily he ran fast, otherwise I would have given him a good beating.

Shi Sui tugged at his sleeve, puzzled: "You swore, what's wrong?"

"He actually forced you to say you didn't like him, he's really crazy." Chi Yan confirmed once again that Pei Shuoxun didn't like his Shi Sui.

"I also think he has a problem."

They reached a consensus on the matter of 'Pei Shuoxun having a problem'.

"So you're saying you don't like me?"

Shi Sui was about to tell the truth, but when she met the boy's expectant eyes...

He probably wants to hear "like" more, right?

He just complimented her on her looks, and she's going to compliment him back.

"Of course I'll say I like you." Shi Sui said without changing her expression, "I'll say Chi Yan, you're kind and generous, I like you a lot."

Of course, it's just a friend's liking; she would never cross the line.

In an instant, a heart-shaped arrow struck the boy, showering him with rose petals and romantic balloons.

Chi Yan felt her breathing become unsteady, her heart pounding as if it would burst out of her chest, her ears turning red, and a burning sensation spreading across her face.

It's about to start smoking.

Shi Sui looked bewildered: "Your face is so red."

Holding the warm milk tea he had given her, she wondered, "Is it because you just drank hot milk tea?"

Even without him saying it, Chi Yan knew he was blushing.

It's just a simple "I like you," right? Has he heard it countless times in his dreams? Is it really worth blushing about?

So embarrassing.

He was about to say that he liked her too.

"Oh, right, I have something else for you." Shi Sui rummaged through her small handbag and took out a notebook. "Exams are coming up soon, deskmate. These are your notes. I know you've chosen science subjects. If you have time, take a look at these notes."

Chi Yan froze. He looked down at the thick stack of notebooks, then his gaze moved slightly upward to the girl's face, bright and beautiful.

She actually took notes for him.

If you like him so much, you probably want to stay in the same class and be deskmates with him, right?

Chi Yan took the notebook, blushed, and said thank you.

"Huh?" Shi Sui was a little doubtful of her ears.

"what happened?"

“I thought you would say that.” Shi Sui cleared her throat and imitated, “Pfft, I don’t need it.”

Chi Yan: "..."