Chapter 69: Hu Feng’s Birthday

The next morning, Qin Muxue got out of bed and looked at the empty space beside her, stunned for a moment.

When she opened the door, she saw Lin Beixiu sleeping on the sofa, covered with a small blanket.

Qin Muxue’s mouth twitched, she had fallen asleep from exhaustion last night, not expecting Lin Beixiu to actually go sleep on the sofa.

Did she really have no appeal?

Angry, Qin Muxue stomped her foot and went to the bathroom to wash up.

After she came out, she glanced in Lin Beixiu’s direction but did not disturb him and went to the kitchen to boil some eggs.

Lin Beixiu opened his eyes, yawned, and felt a bit uncomfortable as the sofa was too hard. Then he saw Qin Muxue sitting beside him, holding milk in one hand and eating an egg with the other, her reproachful eyes fixed on him.

Lin Beixiu was startled, “It’s too early in the morning to scare people like that.”

“Lazybones, fool, you’d rather sleep on the sofa than with me.” Qin Muxue huffed angrily.

Lin Beixiu: …….

“Who asked you to always come over and hug me when you’re asleep? Don’t you know that men and women should not touch each other?”

Qin Muxue pouted, then a sly smile appeared, “It’s just a hug, you’re not at a loss.”

Lin Beixiu: ……

How could she say such a thing, where was her modesty as a woman?

No wonder the internet always says that boys need to protect themselves when outside.

Lin Beixiu got up, too tired to argue with her, and went to use the bathroom.

“Hurry up, we’re going to school soon, I boiled eggs for you, and there’s milk.”

“Okay.”

Lin Beixiu responded, washed up, and then sat at the dining table to eat, while Qin Muxue sat on the sofa, thinking she definitely shouldn’t fall asleep first next time.

“Let’s go.”

Lin Beixiu called out, and Qin Muxue packed up her books and followed him.

In class, everything went as usual, but near the end of the class, Hu Feng ran to the podium and stopped everyone who was about to leave.

It turned out that his birthday was in a few days, and since half the semester had passed without a proper class gathering, he planned to invite everyone to a hotel to have a meal and sing songs together.

He would cover about sixty percent of the costs himself, with the rest split among the classmates.

Everyone mostly agreed, as it was a cheap way to enjoy a meal and at the same time strengthen friendships, all good things.

“Then it’s settled, everyone should come, make it lively, no one can miss it, and bring the class advisor along too.”

…

As Qin Muxue and the others were preparing to leave, Hu Feng ran over.

“Lin Beixiu, you mustn’t miss it, you have to come.”

He knew Lin Beixiu’s personality was reserved, and he was genuinely worried he wouldn’t come.

Before Lin Beixiu could respond, Qin Muxue spoke first: “Okay, we’ll definitely come.”

Hu Feng looked at their intertwined hands, his expression becoming more teasing.

“Good, Sister-in-law Bei, I’m glad to hear that.”

After saying this, Hu Feng ran off, leaving the two looking at each other.

Lin Beixiu finally managed to pull his hand away, looking at her irritably, “Why are you holding my hand so tightly?”

Qin Muxue watched him with an annoyed expression, “I forgot.”

“……..”

She did it on purpose.

Lin Beixiu walked out, knowing he would go anyway. Although he really didn’t like such bustling scenes, he had known Hu Feng for so long, and they were friends after all; it wouldn’t be right not to go.

Qin Muxue followed him with a smile, “What are we eating for lunch?”

“Takeout.”

“No.”

Lin Beixiu got angry, “Older sister Qin, let go of your hand.”

Qin Muxue watched him with a smile, Lin Beixiu’s foot, which was in the air, retracted.

“What, were you going to kick me?”

Lin Beixiu sulkily withdrew his foot, “I’m not going to argue with you.”

“How about I cook lunch for you?”

Lin Beixiu immediately asked, “What are we having for lunch?”

…

On the evening of Hu Feng’s birthday, Lin Beixiu checked his phone, reluctantly calling out to Qin Muxue’s room.

“Can you hurry up, we’re going to be late.”

“What’s the rush, almost ready.”

Lin Beixiu sighed and sat back down.

There were only about ten minutes left to the banquet, and with the taxi ride over, they were definitely going to be late.

Soon, Qin Muxue emerged from her room, her hair tied up in a high ponytail. She wore a short skirt, small white shoes, a white shirt, a light jacket over it, and a small crossbody bag slung across her chest.

She looked youthful and beautiful, yet her cold demeanor did not diminish her mature charm.

However, Lin Beixiu frowned slightly when he saw how much of her legs were exposed.

Qin Muxue, unaware, said: “Didn’t you say we don’t have much time? Let’s go.”

Lin Beixiu then looked away, picked up the gift they had prepared for Hu Feng, and headed outside.

“How does this outfit look?

This was something she had chosen after a long search, rarely worn before, and now seemed like the right occasion to wear it.

Lin Beixiu didn’t even look at her, “Heh, wearing something so revealing, be careful of being taken advantage of.”

Qin Muxue was momentarily stunned, then felt quite unhappy inside.

After all, she had spent a long time choosing this outfit, and her first desire was for the approval of the most important person to her.

Seeing Lin Beixiu’s expression, her heart grew even stranger.

“Are you concerned about me?”

Then she smiled, feeling a warmth in her heart.

Lin Beixiu avoided her gaze, “You’re overthinking it.”

“Heh.”

Qin Muxue didn’t expose him, and they both got into the taxi he had already hailed, rushing to the Yueming Hotel.

Yueming Hotel, a private room on the twentieth floor.

They walked through the lobby and headed to the elevator.

Just as they disappeared around the corner, outside, a few figures walked in.

“What’s up, brother Yuan?”

This man was none other than Zhang Hao, these people were his bad company.

The one called brother Yuan just shook his head, “Saw a silhouette, must have been a pretty girl.”

“It’s rare for brother Yuan to notice a girl. Maybe fate will allow another meeting. If not, we can always check the security cameras and find her later.”

Yuan Shaojie felt it was a pity but had to suppress his thoughts.

“Let’s not talk about it, let’s go eat.”

On the other hand, Qin Muxue was unaware that she had attracted attention. She followed Lin Beixiu into the private room where Hu Feng quickly came to greet them.

“Lin Beixiu, you guys finally made it, I thought you might not come.”

“And, Sister-in-law Bei, your outfit is really pretty.”

Qin Muxue just nodded, and Lin Beixiu explained.

“We were held up by something.”

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