Chapter 30: He Admitted It

Xie Chi’s eyes darted around, “Yeah, she’s a big shot.”

He still pretended to be calm as he complained to Jin Zhuo, “How did I ever get Yu Zhizhi into the student council?”

Jin Zhuo paused, recalling the scene, “Didn’t you keep praising her, saying that anyone who joined the student council would be under your wing?”

Xie Chi was slow to react, realizing belatedly, “That was just a polite thing to say.”

Unfortunately, Yu Zhizhi took it seriously.

A sudden downpour drenched her completely. She was determined to get back to the dorm to shower, and seeing that Xie Chi was heading towards the cafeteria, she asked him to bring her some food.

“Thanks, Chairman, always willing to help! No wonder you can be the chairman~ ”

She kept flattering him, and the worst part was that Xie Chi was enjoying it.

…

The sun peeked out, and the temperature gradually climbed. The water vapor on the asphalt road was quickly baked dry, leaving no trace of the heavy rain.

Qin Yingxia’s military training uniform was wet and was being dried. She changed into her own clothes and went downstairs. She was wearing a simple white shirt paired with high-waisted denim shorts, revealing her slender and straight legs, which looked even whiter under the light.

Almost instantly, Jin Zhuo awkwardly averted his gaze.

What was worse was that she was completely oblivious to his awkwardness, smiling as she walked towards him, “Jin Zhuo!”

The girl’s brown hair still had some dampness, and as the hot wind blew past, a few strands brushed against Jin Zhuo’s forearm, causing a tickle.

He breathed heavily and handed her the things he was holding, “Remember to eat.”

“Okay.” Qin Yingxia took it and was about to transfer money when she noticed that Jin Zhuo had already turned and walked away.

“Hey? Jin Zhuo…”

Before she could understand what was happening, there were sounds of rustling behind her.

Qin Yingxia turned around and saw that there were many girls gathered at the entrance of the dormitory building.

Not only that, but every dormitory balcony upstairs had girls looking down.

“Look, look! I told you they were dating!”

“He even personally delivered lunch, what else could it be?”

“Who bet with me that Jin Zhuo wouldn’t like Qin Yingxia?”

“We’re just watching the fun, they haven’t officially confirmed their relationship, right?”

“I think it’s almost there!”

“I’m so envious, I wish I were a guy…”

“…”

The crowd was noisy, and a few sentences drifted into Qin Yingxia’s ears. She couldn’t help but blush, and finally, she shyly smiled at them and quickly rushed into the dormitory building.

She took two deep breaths back in the dorm before she calmed down. She quickly took out her phone and sent a message to Jin Zhuo, [Are you angry?]

Jin Zhuo didn’t reply.

Qin Yingxia pursed her lips, her white fingers continued to tap on the screen, [I didn’t know so many girls were watching us, are you afraid they will misunderstand?]

She remembered what Jin Zhuo said about being socially anxious during a media society meeting.

Could this be true?

Qin Yingxia realized the seriousness of the situation, [Little Jin, Little Jin, I forgot you’re socially anxious… I’m sorry.]

She sent another crying cat emoji, looking cute and pitiful.

Jin Zhuo still didn’t reply.

Oh no, he’s really angry.

Qin Yingxia was dejected and returned to her seat. Yu Zhizhi came back to the dorm carrying takeout, “I’m back, we have curry chicken!”

She had made an appointment with Xie Chi at the east gate of the dormitory because when Xie Chi arrived, Yu Zhizhi was at the laundry room near the east gate.

“What’s wrong, Yingying? What are you thinking about?”

Qin Yingxia, upon seeing her return, finally had someone to turn to for help. She recounted the events that had just transpired.

The more Yu Zhizhi listened, the wider her aunt-like smile grew.

“Zhizhi, now he’s angry. What do you think I should do to make him stop being angry?”

“Angry?” Yu Zhizhi sat up in surprise, “He saw your leg and he’s still angry?”

Qin Yingxia was startled by her dramatic movements and shrank back, “What leg?”

Yu Zhizhi: “Of course it’s yours! Jin Zhuo isn’t angry, he’s… embarrassed, you understand!”

“… I don’t really understand.” Qin Yingxia couldn’t bring herself to associate Jin Zhuo with the word “embarrassed.”

Ever since she entered Jinghe High School, there had been no shortage of beautiful girls pursuing Jin Zhuo.

During the sports meet, there were also attractive and energetic cheerleaders who confessed their feelings to Jin Zhuo.

Without exception, Jin Zhuo rejected them all.

Qin Yingxia had witnessed all of this, so no matter how many people told her she was striking, even Yu Zhizhi encouraged her to use her looks to confess to Jin Zhuo，she didn’t dare to act rashly.

Because Jin Zhuo never lacked for beautiful pursuers.

Qin Yingxia was afraid of making mistakes. She would only be like the tortoise in the tortoise and hare race, slowly, step by step, but persistently moving towards the finish line.

Jin Zhuo was her finish line.

…

Outside the bathroom, the three roommates were playing games, their laughter echoing through the dorm.

Inside the bathroom, water splashed everywhere. Cool water hit Jin Zhuo’s shoulders, and the splattered droplets accumulated on the mirror, eventually forming a streak of water that slid down.

Jin Zhuo felt like he was truly crazy.

He stood under the shower, letting the cool water cascade over him from head to toe, trying to suppress his surging desires.

The man’s thin lips were tightly pressed together, his mind filled with the image of Qin Yingxia walking towards him with a bright smile.

He considered himself not to be a man who was blinded by lust, but today, it seemed he was no different.

Jin Zhuo’s breath hitched. He closed his eyes, as if trying to suppress something, then opened them again, his eyes filled with dejection. He raised his hand uncontrollably…

He admitted it.

It was half an hour later when Jin Zhuo came out of the bathroom. He grabbed a towel and casually draped it over his head.

He picked up his phone and realized that Qin Yingxia had sent him multiple messages while he was showering.

His fingertips moved slightly, replying one by one, “Not angry.”

[Jin: Qin Yingxia, are you afraid of them misunderstanding our relationship?]

Jin Zhuo didn’t know what Qin Yingxia was thinking. He didn’t even dare to confirm if she truly saw him as a replacement.

Was the boy Qin Yingxia liked really that similar to him?

He looked up, the curve of his lips gone, his gaze fixed on his reflection in the mirror.

Three seconds later, Jin Zhuo scoffed, coming to a conclusion, “Like a fart.”

Could a face as handsome as his be replicated?

The answer was definitely no.

Jin Zhuo wouldn’t allow it.

“Brother Zuo, what are you muttering to yourself about?” Jiang Yinghuai looked up from his game, taking a moment to glance at him.

Jin Zhuo: “Nothing, play your game.”

“Want to join us for a game?” Pei Lanhe took off his headphones, seemingly nonchalant, but his peripheral vision was constantly focused on Jin Zhuo.

Jin Zhuo was acting strange, even showering took him almost an hour.

Something was definitely off.

Jin Zhuo was listless, “You guys play.”

He felt an indescribable restlessness in his heart.

Ultimately, he was still bothered by whether the boy Qin Yingxia liked truly existed.

As he lay in bed, he couldn’t help but think of Qin Yingxia.

Suddenly, his phone vibrated several times…