Chapter 82: Another Forced Exercise

“……”

“……”

Finally, Qin Muxue broke the silence, because Lin Beixiu had just woken up, and he felt that his hand… felt quite nice.

“Brother Bei, it was you who were holding me.”

Lin Beixiu came to his senses, his face burning hot, and he quickly withdrew his wandering hands.

“Cough, I know, sorry.”

Saying this, Lin Beixiu hurriedly got out of bed and ran out.

Qin Muxue’s lips curled into a smile, this silly boy, his shy look was really cute.

Qin Muxue got out of bed, stretched lazily, and then went back to her own room to tidy up her hair.

By the time she was ready and came out, Lin Beixiu was already busy in the kitchen.

Qin Muxue sat there waiting to be fed, her gaze never leaving Lin Beixiu’s figure.

As Lin Beixiu began to scoop up noodles, Qin Muxue walked in.

“I’ll help you carry them out.”

Lin Beixiu handed her the bowl, honestly, he still dared not look at her.

It was too awkward, he had actually made a move.

Even while eating noodles, neither spoke, Lin Beixiu kept his head down, anyone would think they had fought.

It was still Qin Muxue who broke the silence, after all, they had slept so long together, and she had been the initiator, she no longer cared about shame.

“Little Bei, eat quickly, or we’ll be late again.”

“Mhm.”

Lin Beixiu responded and then stopped talking, speeding up his eating.

On the way, Lin Beixiu was also mostly silent, now Qin Muxue felt unsure, hoping he wasn’t angry, or there would be no more benefits next time.

“Brother Bei, are you angry?”

Qin Muxue didn’t grab his hand, asking cautiously.

Lin Beixiu saw her expression, his heart softened, and he scratched his head, embarrassed.

“No, don’t misunderstand.”

Seeing his ears turn red, Qin Muxue finally felt better.

“That’s good, hehe.”

…….

In the afternoon, Qin Muxue dragged Lin Beixiu along.

“Come on, let’s play basketball to relax.”

Lin Beixiu: ……

“We’ll just play and then go back, soaked in sweat.”

“It’s fine.”

Qin Muxue patted her backpack, “I brought spare clothes, even yours.”

Lin Beixiu looked puzzled, then his face fell, “Qin Laoliu, you’ve been touching my clothes?”

“You left them hanging on the balcony, they dried.”

Lin Beixiu slapped his forehead, “I want to go back and rest.”

“Don’t be like that, let’s get some exercise.”

Eventually, a resigned Lin Beixiu was dragged to the sports field.

“Don’t worry, it won’t affect our work.”

Qin Muxue took out a basketball she had borrowed earlier and started playing with him.

Meanwhile, Hu Feng brought his buddies to the basketball court and spotted the two not far away.

“Isn’t that Brother Lin and Sister Bei, what a coincidence.”

“Really, let’s go have a look.”

“Brother Lin, Sister Bei.”

Hearing the voices from afar, they both stopped what they were doing.

Hu Feng approached, ” Brother Lin, don’t you guys leave right after class? Got time to play basketball?”

Lin Beixiu glanced at Qin Muxue, “Yeah, just messing around.”

“Wanna play a match?”

There were four of them, and with Lin Beixiu, that made it 3vs3.

Qin Muxue immediately grabbed Lin Beixiu’s arm, “I want to be on little Bei’s team.”

Hu Feng and his friends showed a teasing smile, “Okay, we get it.”

Lin Beixiu: …….

Teams were casually formed; it was just a friendly game, Liu Jin and Lin Beixiu on one team.

The group ran freely on the field, with Lin Beixiu holding the ball, standing on defense.

“Little Bei, pass it here.”

Lin Beixiu immediately tossed the ball to her; Qin Muxue caught it with a jump, sprinted towards the basket, Hu Feng hurried to follow, but couldn’t stop her, and Qin Muxue passed him and successfully scored.

“Little Bei, am I impressive?”

Seeing her excited face, like a child eager for praise, Lin Beixiu smiled too.

“Yeah, very impressive.”

Hu Feng, leaning on his knees, panting, said, “Why are you two running so fast, I’m exhausted.”

“We’re done, going back to play games.”

“Yeah, see you tomorrow.”

Lin Beixiu waved goodbye to them.

“Alright, let’s go.”

Qin Muxue nodded and followed him, taking out some tissue from her backpack and handing him one.

“Wipe off.”

“Okay, thanks.”

Lin Beixiu took it, and they headed to their workplace.

Soon after, Lin Beixiu changed into the clean clothes Qin Muxue had brought him and started work.

Qin Muxue handed him a bottle of water, “Have some water, let me know what you want to eat later, I’ll order for you.”

“Anything’s fine, you better go back, careful your stuff gets taken again.”

Qin Muxue rolled her eyes, “The boss lady is there.”

Lin Beixiu stifled a laugh, Qin Muxue smacked his arm, huffy, and turned to leave.

Lin Beixiu rubbed his arm, standing there with a smile forming on his lips, somewhat enjoying it.

Lin Beixiu looked at the water on the table, took a sip.

Soon, the takeaway Qin Muxue ordered arrived and was brought to him.

He was quite busy, so Lin Beixiu planned to eat later.

When it got quieter with fewer customers, Lin Beixiu sat at an outside table, ready to eat.

“You haven’t eaten yet.”

Lin Beixiu looked up, it was Qin Muxue, he rolled his eyes at her.

“You’re here again, they really should dock your pay.”

Qin Muxue didn’t care, her family was wealthy, and if it meant seeing Lin Beixiu, what did money matter?

She sat opposite him, smiling, and they chatted intermittently, mainly about the afternoon’s basketball game.

“That shot you took was too slow, a bit of a pity.”

“…….”

After eating, Qin Muxue also went home, their chat pretty much wrapped up.

“I’ll come pick you up after work.”

Lin Beixiu watched her leave, snorted softly, but his lips curled up slightly.

Why couldn’t he be the one to pick her up?

……..

Then, at closing time.

Qin Muxue was packing up when she looked up to see Lin Beixiu standing at the shop door.

This guy with his hands in his pockets, occasionally glancing her way, although kind of handsome, was…

Qin Muxue sighed with a smile, gathered her things, and went out.

“Let’s go, home.”

“Mhm.”

Qin Muxue’s lips curled into a smile as she followed, doing her favorite evening activity, holding hands.

Lin Beixiu only struggled briefly before giving up; it was like this every evening, he couldn’t refuse.

……..

Back at home, Lin Beixiu was the first to speak.

“I’m going to shower.”

Qin Muxue agreed, sitting on the sofa watching a drama, waiting for Lin Beixiu to come out, then she got up, ready to shower herself.

Lin Beixiu watched her enter the bathroom, grabbed a drink from the fridge, locked his door in one fluid motion, then contentedly sat at the table looking at his phone, sipping his drink.

When Qin Muxue came out, she had wanted Lin Beixiu to dry her hair, but finding no one around, she had to do it herself. Qin Muxue thought to check Lin Beixiu’s room, but found the door locked when she tried the handle.

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