Chapter 391 You’re not even pretending anymore, are you?

After evening self-study, the school gate was bustling with people.

“I can’t anymore, I can’t, I’m going to die. Hey Jiang Nian, slow down, your… stamina… is really good.”

“No, Xu Qianqian, you’re already giving up?”

“How… how could that be? I’m just… a little out of breath, that’s all. You stop for a moment, this young master will… show you what a sprint is.”

Xu Qianqian stopped running with a series of pats. The street was becoming less crowded, and they had completely run out of the school area.

“You’re impressive.”

“Of course, how can I be a forward if I run slowly?” Jiang Nian felt refreshed; these few steps didn’t cost him any Qi at all.

His physical superiority over Xu Qianqian made him particularly proud.

“So, do you want me to come down and watch your game?” Xu Qianqian maintained her composure, “Cheer you on, satisfy your vanity.”

“You’re a bit narcissistic.” Jiang Nian was speechless.

However, Xu Qianqian indeed had the capital for narcissism; her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her eyes were as clear as autumn water.

Find a good camera, and every frame captured could be a wallpaper.

Perhaps some people would say, ‘I have such an awesome camera, why would I photograph a beautiful girl?’ To which I can only say, ‘You are this (thumbs up)’.

“By the way, did your afternoon doctor’s visit go smoothly?” Jiang Nian turned to ask about the important matter, worried that Song Xiyun might have procrastinated again.

“It went quite smoothly. The doctor suggested we start with conditioning first.” Xu Qianqian tilted her head, “In short, taking it slowly shouldn’t be a big problem.”

“Hmm.”

The two walked into the alley, and the atmosphere gradually quieted down.

Xu Qianqian walked ahead, occasionally looking back at Jiang Nian behind her, uneasy about entrusting her back to the pervert.

Ever since her neck was kissed last time, Xu Qianqian had become a bit timid.

She knew Jiang Nian had intentions for her, and his ultimate goal was to devour her completely. She also knew their ambiguous relationship had gone too far.

However, she couldn’t stop.

At the same time, she didn’t know how to take the next step. Given their relationship, whichever one confessed first would make things awkward.

Also, if Jiang Nian really confessed, she wouldn’t necessarily refuse, but she wouldn’t immediately agree either; she would at least drag it out for a while to see.

He was too lewd; it felt like he wore jeans every day just to prevent… an erection.

If she agreed too early, she might also become lewd, and in the end, do some very outrageous things in a muddled state.

She felt that both of them were now like small boats on a dark lake, with a bright lamp hanging at the bow, gazing at each other from afar.

Before going upstairs.

In the dimly lit stairwell, Xu Qianqian turned to look at Jiang Nian.

“I want to ask you something.”

Such a serious opening immediately made Jiang Nian nervous too.

“What?”

“If I had a friend…” Xu Qianqian said coyly.

“There are no outsiders here, Young Master Xu.” Jiang Nian pointed at her, “Just you and me. Is that friend you’re talking about, you?”

“Alright, then I’ll be direct.” Xu Qianqian spread her hands, “If you had a friend who experienced Rebirth two years ago.”

Jiang Nian: “…What are you talking about?”

“Never mind that, I said ‘if’.” Xu Qianqian leaned closer, staring into his eyes, “Would he still pursue Zhou Yuting?”

Is Zhou Yuting’s pressure that strong?

In terms of being a ‘little green tea,’ Xu Qianqian naturally couldn’t compare to Zhou Yuting. Abstractly fighting a green tea, this was a battle destined to fail.

But then again, aside from Xu Qianqian’s somewhat… personality, her own hardware absolutely crushed Zhou Yuting.

So the answer was obvious: no, he wouldn’t.

But if the premise was so convoluted, she shouldn’t just want to hear her friend deny it; there were likely hidden conditions.

“I don’t think my friend, whether he could go back two years or not, would pursue Zhou Yuting.”

Jiang Nian scratched his face, pondering carefully.

“High school students should act like high school students, study hard, and hang out with friends, wasting time.”

“Oh, I see.” Xu Qianqian got her answer, unable to tell if she was satisfied or not, and continued walking upstairs.

After only two steps up the stairs, she suddenly heard his voice from behind.

“If it were you, my friend probably wouldn’t be able to resist. Even if he went back to the past, he’d probably pursue you relentlessly.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Qianqian’s ascent up the stairs halted.

“Then… then your friend really is a big simp. I suggest he take dihydrogen monoxide morning and night.”

Back home, after washing up.

Jiang Nian was still puzzled, not quite understanding what Xu Qianqian was thinking, but after much thought, he gave up.

Let nature take its course.

The game of Xu Qianqian was too fun; if he were to devote himself entirely to it, he probably wouldn’t have the mind to study, and would just become addicted to women.

For example, he was already distracted now, wondering which set of underwear Xu Qianqian would wear today.

Miracle Nikki!

While Jiang Nian was still fantasizing wildly, Xu Qianqian had already pulled open the drawer where her underwear was stored, frowning.

Inside the drawer, all the underwear was neatly folded. It was mainly light-colored, with no black underwear.

What she wore underneath didn’t really make a difference in how it matched.

But the thought that this drawer had been seen by a certain someone made Xu Qianqian clench her teeth in anger. Jiang Nian really deserved to die!

“Pervert!”

Just then, her phone buzzed.

Her thoughts were interrupted, and she glanced at her phone. Jiang Nian had sent a message, a cheeky emoji.

“Xu Qianqian, what are you doing?”

“Getting ready to shower.”

“Oh, can we video call?” Jiang Nian habitually typed out a lewd remark, “The bathroom is slippery, what if you fall…”

“After I’m done, maybe.”

Seeing this, Jiang Nian immediately sat up straight at his desk in his room.

“Really?”

Across the hall, in the bathroom.

Xu Qianqian looked at the line of text and gently pursed her lips. If she wanted to reel in Jiang Nian, she couldn’t possibly not offer any carrots.

She typed a line, then deleted it, and typed again.

“Perhaps.”

After sending it, Xu Qianqian, blushing, tossed her phone into the laundry basket. She thought to herself that she must be crazy to say such a thing.

But since it was already sent, then… what would his reaction be?

Jiang Nian was originally still working on his test papers, but seeing this, he immediately stood up. A rather wonderful start, as a video to fall asleep to.

Half an hour later, he couldn’t hold back anymore.

“Why aren’t you done yet?”

Half an hour, whether showering or blanching. Even if it was for de-hairing a pig for the New Year, half an hour was more than enough.

The message was sent, but it was like a stone sinking into the sea.

A video call was placed, but there was no response.

But Jiang Nian wasn’t worried; he guessed Xu Qianqian was probably showering. Standing under the showerhead, she would reply in a few minutes.

However, another sixteen minutes passed.

Jiang Nian’s brow furrowed. No matter how he tried to make excuses for Xu Qianqian, it had been almost an hour, and her lack of response was abnormal.

He couldn’t sit still and started pacing in his room.

Girls shouldn’t pass out under a showerhead. No response either meant avoidance, or something had happened.

Avoidance?

Young Master Xu had thick skin; she wouldn’t need to play dead.

After much thought, Jiang Nian sent Xu Qianqian a message.

“Are you okay? I’m coming over with the key to check.”

Successfully sent, he put on his jacket. Carrying the keys, he walked through the living room, and after stepping out, he changed his shoes and unlocked the anti-theft door opposite.

Click, the lock was opened.

Jiang Nian heard the sound of water from the bathroom. He called out Xu Qianqian’s name. However, no one responded to him at all.

He thought, ‘This is bad, she didn’t really faint, did she?’

No sooner said than done, Jiang Nian rushed forward. He quickly opened the bathroom door, just about to speak.

Xu Qianqian, who had hastily grabbed a few clothes to cover herself, stood in the bathroom, staring wide-eyed at him, and the next second, let out a low shriek.

“Ah!!! What are you doing?!”

It was clear that the clothes she was holding in front of her were snatched in a hurry from the laundry basket, unable to cover her smooth, round shoulders.

The bathroom was filled with steam, obscuring part of the view.

“No, I called you so many times.” Jiang Nian explained, “I thought you fainted in the bathroom.”

“You… you go out first.” Xu Qianqian bit her lower lip, shrinking towards the other side of the bathroom, “There’s a draft, it’s a bit cold.”

“Alright, I’ll wait for you outside.” Jiang Nian was awkward.

Ten minutes later, Xu Qianqian, wearing pajamas, appeared in the living room, looking at Jiang Nian on the sofa with complex eyes.

“Pervert, you’re not even pretending anymore, are you?”