Chapter 54: Everyone Calls Her “Sister-in-Law”

Qin Muxue sat in the living room, bored. After thinking for a bit, she decided to take out her phone and start reading a romance novel to gain some experience.

…….

After resting for two days, on the third day, Qin Muxue also went to school to attend classes. Since she was not fully recovered, Qin Muxue wore a mask, and their shoes were not even dry; they even came in slippers. The classmates, seeing them, were curious, as both had been absent from class together, but upon seeing Qin Muxue’s mask, they understood.

Not surprisingly, envious.

“Handsome Lin, why didn’t you come to class yesterday?”

After class, Hu Feng, accompanied by his dorm mates, rushed over for a barrage of teasing, their eyes filled with intense gossip.

Lin Beixiu: …….

You all know why, yet you still ask, doing it on purpose?

“Nothing, just didn’t feel like coming to class.”

“Ah~”

Everyone let out a disdainful noise.

Hu Feng, with a sly expression, said, “Did you go to take care of sister-in-law?”

Lin Beixiu: …….

For some reason, Lin Beixiu did not argue, which for Hu Feng and the others, was taken as an admission.

“What are you guys talking about?”

As they were still talking, Qin Muxue’s voice came from behind; she had just returned from the restroom and saw her seat occupied by so many people, she couldn’t even get through.

“Sister-in-law, hello.”

Seeing the situation, Hu Feng mischievously spoke up, and the others joined in the shouting, which left Qin Muxue with several big question marks. Then a blush rose on her face, fortunately hidden by her mask so they couldn’t see any strangeness.

“Uh, hello.”

Qin Muxue didn’t know what else to say, so she greeted them like that.

“No, we should call her ‘Sister Bei.'”

“Right, right, hehe…”

Lin Beixiu sat at his desk, covering his forehead, acting as if he didn’t know them.

Qin Muxue, however, was generous and chatted with them for a bit before Hu Feng and his friends left.

Lin Beixiu looked gloomy, unsure what to say to her.

“What are you thinking about?”

“Uh.”

Lin Beixiu snapped back to reality, “It’s just a joke, don’t take it seriously.”

Though he said that, he felt the joke might have gone a bit too far.

“Hehe.”

Qin Muxue chuckled lightly, “I think it’s fine.”

But deep down, she was a bit resigned. Was he pretending to be dumb or was he really dumb?

……..

After classes at noon.

Her good friend came to find Qin Muxue again.

“Sister, I’ve missed you so much these past two days.”

Qin Muxue, with a look of disdain, pushed her away, “Keep your distance.”

Zhang Tingting, with dramatic flair, sorrowfully said, “Sister, you’ve become so cold after not seeing each other for just two days, has our friendship faded?”

“If you want to get infected, I don’t mind.” Qin Muxue said coolly.

Zhang Tingting’s mouth twitched, “And here I was, worried about you.”

“Here, this is for you.”

Zhang Tingting pulled a bag of fruit out of her backpack and handed it to her.

Qin Muxue still accepted it, “Thank you.”

“Where’s Handsome Lin?”

Him?

“He ran off as soon as he heard you were looking for me.”

Zhang Tingting was shocked, “Does he dislike me that much?”

Qin Muxue was also helpless, not exactly that; he said he had to go back to prepare lunch and also mentioned that as a man, why should he interfere in women’s topics?

He probably has some social anxiety.

“Look at you, seems like he’s taking good care of you, keep it up,” Zhang Tingting encouraged.

Qin Muxue didn’t say anything, but it was indeed true; he was really warm.

“Look at that expression.”

Hearing Zhang Tingting’s voice, Qin Muxue came back to her senses, her face reddening again. She tried to kick her, but Zhang Tingting dodged it smoothly.

“Hehe, I’m off.”

……..

Back home, Qin Muxue placed everything on the sofa and took out the bag of fruit.

“Want some fruit? Zhang Tingting gave it.”

Lin Beixiu glanced at the fruits, which included a variety.

“You eat, we’re going to have dinner soon.”

Qin Muxue nonchalantly said, “It’s okay, fruit before meals is good.”

She took a bunch of grapes, washed them, and started enjoying them delightfully.

“Try some.”

Qin Muxue came to the kitchen, holding a grape up to Lin Beixiu, who was cutting vegetables. He hesitated for a moment, looking at her pale fingers, then hesitated again.

“Eat.”

Seeing Qin Muxue’s urging expression, Lin Beixiu somehow leaned over and bit into the lustrous grape.

Even so, his lips inadvertently touched her fingers.

He turned his head back to his chopping.

“Cough, thank you.”

Qin Muxue showed a triumphant smile, “Want more?”

“No need, you go out, I’m about to start cooking, don’t let the smoke bother you.”

Qin Muxue had to walk out reluctantly, thinking he was too shy, blushing from just a little interaction.

During dinner, Qin Muxue kept staring at Lin Beixiu.

“Little Bei, do you have a girlfriend?”

Qin Muxue also took this opportunity to ask the question she had been wanting to ask.

“No, you’ve lived with me so long, don’t you know?”

Qin Muxue obviously knew, delightedly continued asking, “Then what kind of girlfriend are you looking for?”

“Why are you suddenly so nosy?”

Lin Beixiu didn’t answer but asked doubtfully.

“Just curious, tell me.”

Somehow, Lin Beixiu thought of the girl from his childhood, now not knowing how she was doing, could he really find her again?

Lin Beixiu’s expression turned slightly melancholic, changing the topic, “Alright, not even dinner can stop your chatter.”

Qin Muxue pouted unhappily, not getting the answer she wanted.

But she kept observing his expression, and keenly felt his emotional shift.

Now, she wasn’t as angry as the first time she recognized Lin Beixiu. Seeing him like this now, and knowing about his family situation later, she only felt sympathy.

“Let’s not talk about it then, but I can tell you what kind of boyfriend I want.”

Lin Beixiu was eating with his head down but looked up at her after she finished speaking.

“With your personality, it’ll be hard,” Lin Beixiu unceremoniously doused her with cold water.

Qin Muxue: ……..

Why does he always have to be so blunt?

Qin Muxue was looking down, and Lin Beixiu braced for a possible scolding, but saw Qin Muxue silent, tentatively asked.

“What’s wrong?”

Qin Muxue didn’t speak, and Lin Beixiu became flustered.

“Are you angry?”

Qin Muxue still didn’t speak, and Lin Beixiu kept apologizing.

“Sorry, I misspoke, don’t be mad.”

He really wasn’t good at comforting girls, now realizing he might as well have slapped himself.

“……”

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