books44 Chapter 239 IF Line (2)
Chapter 239 IF Line (2)
Xu Chaomu: "I can go find Brother Leopard and the others."
It's not too late yet.
This double room was clearly prepared by Brother Leopard specifically for them; from the difficult (and pleasant) decision to share a room with two people, it was all arranged by Brother Leopard.
Perhaps all the company's employees are involved and enjoy acting.
Only she believed it to be true, and even after Brother Leopard told her not to overthink it, she really didn't think much of it.
Too naive, too trusting of others.
Or perhaps she actually believes him, thinking that he only sees her as a friend and has no romantic feelings for her.
Xu Chaomu's gaze fell on the top of the girl's head, his lowered eyes appearing even darker in the dimly lit corner.
The next second, he met the girl's upward gaze, her beautiful eyes seemingly filled with confusion.
"Should we switch rooms with Brother Leopard and Jiang Ming?" Shi Sui asked him. "This room is fine, why do we need to switch?"
Her gaze was clear and pure, without any impurities, seemingly innocent and without any ulterior motives.
Xu Chaomu chuckled softly, mocking the darkness and gloom deep within her heart.
He pursed his lips, wanting to explain that it wasn't 'changing rooms,' but 'he moved in.'
But then my phone vibrated in my pocket.
He could have explained first, but he paused and chose to check his phone first.
Leopard Bro: [It's not my fault, Xiao Sui asked to share a room with you~]
Leopard Bro: [Jiang Ming and I were originally planning to compromise and sleep on the floor, but Xiao Sui wants to sleep with you~]
Leopard Bro: [He's being so proactive, it's obvious he's interested in you too~]
Leopard Bro: [Be confident, don't hesitate, let's get this done tonight, the whole company is waiting to drink!]
Leopard Bro: [I want to sit at the head table, so please give me a matchmaker's red envelope!]
……
Xu Chaomu didn't reply to him, staring blankly at the four big words 'Be confident' on the screen.
A person born in darkness dares to yearn for the sun.
Not good enough.
Not worthy of her.
He was even more afraid that her feelings for him stemmed from pity.
If it's out of pity, then please, beg them, be pitiful to the very end.
She was his destiny, a gamble he had to take.
Despite not liking to communicate with others, he tries to act friendly when interacting with those around him.
I started the company simply so I could be presentable.
……
Yet, the inferiority complex remained deeply ingrained.
Does Shi Sui's willingness to share a room with him mean she has feelings for him?
Xu Chaomu dared not think about it, but she could not deny the sticky joy in her heart.
"Hmph, I'm not switching rooms with Brother Leopard or Jiang Ming." Shi Sui tugged at his sleeve. "Come in, put your suitcase down first."
Her thoughts were brought back to reality by the girl's cheerful voice, and Xu Chaomu put her suitcase aside.
He didn't pack his luggage, just put his suitcase in, as if he could leave at any time.
Shi Sui took out the clothes she would wear tomorrow from her suitcase and hung them up. When she turned around, she found Xu Chaomu looking at her.
She could read minds and sensed that Xu Chaomu had something to say.
Sure enough, Xu Chaomu looked at her and said in a low, deep voice, "Shi Sui, do you know how dangerous it is for a man and a woman to be alone in a room together?"
Danger?
After thinking for a full ten seconds, Shi Sui asked, "Do you feel uncomfortable being with me?"
The girl blinked, looking somewhat innocent.
In Xu Chaomu's eyes, he was completely innocent.
"No." His heart raced for a few seconds.
"Don't worry," Shi Sui pointed to the sofa in the corner, "I can sleep on the sofa tonight."
"I'll sleep on the sofa."
"Huh?" Shi Sui immediately pounced on the sofa. "No way! I found the sofa first and claimed it. This is my territory."
Xu Chaomu approached, her lips slightly parted—"Can you possess me and make me your territory?"
But he only gasped for breath.
Shi Sui lay on the sofa and looked up at him, only to find that the boy was silently watching her with a deep gaze.
A moment, both brief and long.
They just stared at each other, forgetting to speak.
The sound of the phone vibrating was amplified several times in the quiet room.
Shi Sui: "Xu Chaomu, someone is looking for you."
Xu Chaomu lowered her gaze, her breathing becoming erratic.
He glanced at his phone screen: "It's Jiang Ming."
"Hmm?" Shi Sui rolled over on the sofa. "Is it to urge us to gather for dinner?"
No.
Jiang Ming: [Brother Xu, did you confess? Are you together yet?]
Jiang Ming: [We can all tell that Sister Sui likes you.]
Jiang Ming: [Sharing a room with you is like wanting to take a girl home after a date and suggesting, "Let's go to my place for a bit." The meaning is obvious.]
Jiang Ming: [You must make good use of the private hot spring in your courtyard.]
……
It seems that Jiang Ming's gossip couldn't be contained when he didn't reply to Brother Leopard.
Xu Chaomu nodded and told Shi Sui, "They're urging us to gather for dinner."
Bian replied to Jiang Ming: [Let's meet for lunch.]