DLSRWAR Chapter 32 Once the bow is drawn, there’s no turning back the arrow.

Though Qin Yumian appeared gentle and soft, especially with her sweet smile that seemed harmless, she was actually the type that was warm on the outside but cold on the inside.

In simple terms, it was hard for her to open up to others.

When Chen Siya extended the olive branch of friendship, Qin Yumian said nothing. As she lifted her glass to clink with Chen Siya’s, her hand was suddenly restrained by Ye Hancheng.

Ye Hancheng’s expression remained indifferent as he said, “She can’t drink either.”

Earlier, when he wasn’t around, Qin Yumian had managed to drink a few glasses. But now that he was right beside her, he had no intention of letting his wife touch alcohol.

“Right, the sports rep can’t handle too much alcohol,” Wu Yu interjected diplomatically. “I’ll drink on her behalf.”

With Wu Yu’s intervention, Chen Siya found a way out without losing face, though her mood was clearly affected.

She shot a glance at Qin Yumian and returned to her seat, her back radiating dissatisfaction.

Qin Yumian paid no mind to Chen Siya’s feelings and pushed her own glass aside.

At that moment, a cup of plain water appeared beside her.

Ye Hancheng had gone to fetch it earlier.

After the meal, Old Zheng suggested going to KTV for some karaoke, and the idea was met with unanimous approval.

Chen Siya even said she would invite a few sisters to join them.

The boy with the ear-stud and the others were cheering excitedly.

Qin Yumian had initially intended to go home, but seeing how everyone was enthusiastic, she kept her reluctance to herself.

Naturally, if Qin Yumian stayed, Ye Hancheng stayed as well.

The group headed towards the only KTV in the county town.

Watching the couple ahead, Old Zheng draped his arm over Zhao Qian’s shoulder and tilted his chin in their direction. “What’s their story?”

Zhao Qian understood the implication and cast a glance at the young man walking beside Qin Yumian, a hint of irritation in his expression. “He’s a new transfer student in our class.”

“So after all these years, you still haven’t confessed?” Old Zheng had known since middle school that Zhao Qian was interested in Qin Yumian. But fearing rejection and losing even a friendship, he had held back from confessing.

Old Zheng had thought that Zhao Qian might confess during their middle school graduation photo session, but Qin Yumian had been so busy that day that Zhao Qian hadn’t found the opportunity.

Later, by a twist of fate, Zhao Qian and Qin Yumian ended up in the same class in high school, and Zhao Qian’s old feelings were reignited.

“No.” Speaking of this, Zhao Qian was very depressed.

“Ah, love saint.” Old Zheng remarked with a sigh, “After two years of being classmates again since middle school, and you still haven’t confessed?”

“Do you think I haven’t wanted to?” Zhao Qian’s gaze followed Qin Yumian’s figure. “But once the bow is drawn, there’s no turning back the arrow.”

Had he never thought of confessing? Of course, he had.

But seeing Qin Yumian’s reactions to others’ confessions had instantly calmed his restless heart.

Perhaps it was better to wait a little longer…

At the KTV entrance, since Chen Siya’s friends had not yet arrived, everyone stood outside waiting for them.

Ye Hancheng noticed that the place was quite close to his hotel, so he turned to Qin Yumian and asked, “Sports rep, would you like to come see where I’m staying?”

Qin Yumian: “?”

She asked, “Where are you staying?”

Ye Hancheng pointed to a hotel across the street. “Over there.”

Qin Yumian followed Ye Hancheng’s finger and saw Assistant Du coming out of the hotel.

It was clear that Ye Hancheng saw him too.

He called out, “Assistant Du!”

Qin Yumian: “…”

With the street being quiet and devoid of traffic, Ye Hancheng’s voice carried clearly to the man in the suit.

It also drew the attention of Old Zheng and the others.

Upon seeing Ye Hancheng, Assistant Du immediately walked over.

“Second Young Master, what are you doing here?” Assistant Du asked, surprised. “Shouldn’t you be at school for an evening self-study session at this hour?”

“Out with friends,” Ye Hancheng said, his hands casually tucked into his school uniform pockets, his tall figure striking. “And you? Out so late—where are you headed?”

“The things that President Ye sent to you have arrived, and I was just going to pick it up.”

Hearing this, Ye Hancheng’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Is it the one I asked him to get for me?”

Assistant Du nodded with a smile.

Ye Hancheng waved his hand dismissively. “Then go ahead.”

“Alright, Second Young Master. Miss Qin, I’ll take my leave now.” Assistant Du nodded politely at Qin Yumian before turning and walking away.

Old Zheng and the others watched as the man who had just spoken with Ye Hancheng got into a black sedan and drove off.

Under the streetlights, the emblem on the car became visible to the boy with the ear-stud.

Working at an auto repair shop, he had seen many car emblems. Although he hadn’t seen this particular one in the shop, he recognized it.

The boy with the ear-stud murmured in a low voice, “Rolls-Royce.”

His friend, another boy beside him, hadn’t heard clearly and asked, “What did you say, Old Xu?”

The boy with the ear-stud repeated, “I said the car that man was driving is a Rolls-Royce.”

Even those unfamiliar with cars could tell that the vehicle was not an ordinary one. The friend asked tentatively, “Is it expensive?”

The boy with the ear-stud answered, “It’s worth about seven million.”

And shot his friend a look that said: “Do you think it’s expensive?”

The boy: “…”

The boy’s eyes widened in shock. “Damn, is he a rich and powerful person?”

Chen Siya, overhearing their conversation, cast a subtle glance at Ye Hancheng, her expression inscrutable.

Wu Yu moved closer and asked the question on everyone’s mind. “Brother Han, that person just now…?”

Ye Hancheng replied, “My big brother’s assistant.”

Wu Yu pressed further, “Is the car he drove really a Rolls-Royce?”

Ye Hancheng confirmed, “Yes, a Rolls-Royce Cullinan.”

Wu Yu pulled out his phone and quickly searched the price of the Rolls-Royce. As expected, it was indeed around seven million, just as the boy with the ear-stud had said.

Staring at the string of zeros, Wu Yu shed tears of poverty.

The others also shared a complicated mood at this time.

Only Qin Yumian remained unusually calm. She reached into her school uniform pocket, pulled out a piece of candy, unwrapped it, and placed the milky white candy into her mouth.

Seeing Qin Yumian sneaking a piece of candy, Ye Hancheng leaned over. “I want one too.”

The young man was handsome and striking, with the kind of looks that, according to Hao Jiajia, were exactly what people nowadays adored, “a little wolfdog”. Upon closer inspection, he even had two small, sharp canine teeth.

Qin Yumian glanced at him and took out another milk candy from her pocket.

Wu Yu said, “Sports rep, I…”

Ye Hancheng suddenly reached out and covered Qin Yumian’s pocket, then turned to Wu Yu with a stern look. “There are no more.”

Wu Yu, slightly taken aback, replied, “…I just wanted to say I’m going to buy some ice cream. Sports rep, would you like some?”

“Oh,” Ye Hancheng said without a trace of embarrassment, pulling out a hundred yuan note. “Go ahead and buy the most expensive one.”

Wu Yu nodded gratefully. “Sure, thanks, Brother.”

Ye Hancheng’s hand remained on Qin Yumian’s pocket, and since her hand was inside, his palm seemed to rest against her hand through the thin fabric.

Qin Yumian glanced at the young man, her expression unchanged as she withdrew her hand from the pocket.

The warmth from his hand vanished instantly, and Ye Hancheng paused, feeling an inexplicable sense of grievance.

Clearly, these hands were ones he used to hold whenever he wanted, and kiss whenever he pleased.

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#Mini Scene#
Big Orange: Still feels like a loss (because the wife’s hand can’t be taken or kissed on a whim, can’t…)

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