Xin An’an said, “Oh,” holding her face. “I guessed it a long time ago.”

Xu Zhilu: “…”

Xin An’an looked at her and said, “After liking someone for so long, how can you let go of them just like that? Even if you don’t like them anymore, it’s impossible to stop liking them all at once. You only forget them as time goes by.”

Although Xin An’an has never been in a relationship, she knows a lot about these matters. As a bystander, she always sees things more clearly than those directly involved.

After listening to her, Xu Zhilu felt that, despite living a few more years, she was still no match for Xin An’an when it came to understanding love.

“You’re right.”

“Isn’t it?” Xin An’an took the lemon tea and said seriously, “In fact, I think if you like someone, you shouldn’t drag it out. It’s better to get together sooner rather than later. Wouldn’t it be nice to be in love sweetly?”

She smiled and added, “Besides, someone like Shen Siyan is obviously good at dating.”

Xu Zhilu choked and looked at her suspiciously. “How do you know?”

Xin An’an raised her eyebrows confidently. “I guessed. A young master like Shen Siyan must have many ways of falling in love.”

Then she asked Xu Zhilu, “How did he pursue you? Did he create any surprises?”

Xu Zhilu laughed and said, “It’s a bit regrettable to tell you that Shen Siyan isn’t really good at chasing people and doesn’t have any romantic instincts.”

Xin An’an’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Really?”

Xu Zhilu nodded. “Really.”

She thought for a moment and said, “When he pursues someone, he sends flowers, gifts, and food, and occasionally takes me out for walks. Does that count as pursuing someone?”

Xin An’an: “…”

She drank some lemon tea to calm herself down, muttering, “What a waste of Shen Siyan’s handsome face. He can’t even chase a girl.”

Xu Zhilu smiled at her.

Xin An’an laughed as well.

“But on the other hand, doesn’t it also show that Shen Siyan is experiencing his first relationship?”

She winked at Xu Zhilu and said, “It would be nice if you could teach me a thing or two.”

Xu Zhilu: “…”

She looked at her helplessly. “I don’t think I have that ability.”

“Nonsense,” Xin An’an laughed and teased. “You’re so capable that Shen Siyan is even taking the initiative to pursue you, and you still say you’re not capable.”

She patted Xu Zhilu’s hand. “I won’t let you feel inferior.”

Xin An’an’s imagination sometimes left Xu Zhilu unsure of how to respond.

It’s not really grand.

She read a lot of novels, so she had many wild ideas in her head. But she was also very insightful, and she could see through many problems at a glance.

The two chatted for a while before Shen Siyan arrived.

When she saw Shen Siyan, Xin An’an teased, “Brother Yan, you came here empty-handed.”

Shen Siyan looked at her and said, “Aren’t you the same?”

Xin An’an: “…I don’t have to chase Zhilu, so why can’t I come here empty-handed?”

Shen Siyan smiled and looked at Xu Zhilu. “Are you busy?”

“Not busy.”

Xu Zhilu looked at him and said, “Go sit over there.”

Shen Siyan nodded.

Xin An’an looked at Shen Siyan’s back and asked, “Is this how you communicate every day?”

Xu Zhilu: “What else?”

Xin An’an was speechless.

She glanced at Shen Siyan, then at Xu Zhilu. “No… I don’t understand. You’re both young, you like each other—don’t you have any other ideas?”

Xu Zhilu stared at her with wide eyes.

Xin An’an lowered her voice. “If the guy chasing me was this handsome, I would have jumped on him a long time ago. Why do you still want to have this platonic relationship with Shen Siyan?”

Xu Zhilu choked.

She managed to say, “Don’t talk nonsense. We haven’t even started dating yet.”

Hearing this, Xin An’an was even more disappointed. “This is even worse!”

She said indignantly, “Wouldn’t it be better to take things further sooner?”

She added, “I really want to fall in love.”

Xu Zhilu glanced at her. “Isn’t Cheng Song pursuing you?”

Xin An’an: “No.”

She propped her chin up. “I don’t like Cheng Song.”

Xu Zhilu raised her eyebrows. “Oh. Then what kind do you like?”

Xin An’an giggled. “I like the mature and steady type.”

She fantasized, “I want someone who can indulge me in everything I do. I don’t like people my own age.”

Although her thoughts are not more mature than those of her peers, Xin An’an is very clear-headed. She doesn’t like Cheng Song and can only be good friends with him.

Xu Zhilu listened, not knowing what to say.

She looked at Xin An’an for a long while, patted her on the shoulder, and said, “Then you and Cheng Song should talk it out as soon as possible.”

“I told him so.”

Xin An’an said, “I told him when he confessed to me after graduation.”

Xu Zhilu nodded.

Xin An’an said, “I also want to fall in love.”

Xu Zhilu was speechless. “Is it so good to be in love?”

Xin An’an pursed her lips and said, a little embarrassed, “The main reason is that I really want to know what it feels like to kiss. But I can’t just find someone to kiss, right? So I really want to be in love.”

“…”

For some reason, some not-so-healthy images flashed through Xu Zhilu’s mind.

After Xin An’an finished speaking, she unexpectedly found herself blushing.

She widened her eyes. “Zhilu, what are you thinking about? Why is your face so red?”

Xu Zhilu glared at her in anger. “Go sit over there and don’t disturb me while I’m working.”

Xin An’an laughed. “Come on, remember to tell me how you feel.”

Xu Zhilu: “…”

Xin An’an didn’t stay in the milk tea shop for long. Knowing that Shen Siyan was pursuing someone, she quickly left.

Not disturbing other people’s love affairs is what good sisters should do.

After Xu Zhilu got off work, Shen Siyan sent her home as usual.

The evening wind was cool, blowing past her ears and ruffling her hair.

Shen Siyan stood beside her, waiting for the red light. The ends of her hair occasionally brushed against her cheeks, causing a slight itch.

His Adam’s apple moved as he whispered, “What did Xin An’an say to you today?”

Xu Zhilu was distracted and, taken by surprise, exclaimed, “What?”

Shen Siyan repeated the question, observing her expression. “What did she say? Your face is so red.”

Xu Zhilu: “…”

Uncertain if it was due to Xin An’an’s words, Xu Zhilu turned her head and subconsciously stared at Shen Siyan’s lips. His lips were soft and different from his usual strong demeanor when he kissed her before.

Thinking about those moments made her ears and cheeks feel warm.

Shen Siyan noticed her changing expression and smiled, “What are you thinking about? Why is your face getting redder and redder?”

Xu Zhilu, slightly flustered, retorted, “What are you thinking about?”

She pointed out, “Your ears are red too.”

Shen Siyan grabbed her hand, leaned in closer, and said softly, “Whatever you’re thinking about, I’m thinking the same thing.”

“…”