Chapter 47
Song Luokui immediately began recalling the events that had transpired between her and Chi Yu, and the more she thought about it, the more it felt amiss. When she was young, she was solely focused on surviving, not paying much heed to other matters, so most of what had occurred was not well remembered.
However, she felt that they likely had no interactions as children, not even exchanging greetings.
So, when did it all begin?
It was during their time in Country Y, when she had helped bandage Chi Yu's injury... After she returned to her home country, they would occasionally run into each other. Then, on the night of her high school reunion, Chi Yu had walked her home...
From there, she started owing him favors, one after another. Owing someone favors meant having to repay them, so they ended up dining together numerous times...
The most intimate occasion was probably when they were in Country A, when he had carried her as they fled...
Song Luokui covered her face, how could she have not realized it sooner!
There was also the time when they took graduation photos together. Why did he want to take graduation photos with her? It was such an odd thing, what was she thinking back then! Why didn't she consider the implications?
She lay back down on the bed, rolling around in regret...
Before long, Song Luokui sat up again, feeling that something wasn't quite right. Chi Yu was the male lead, destined to become ruthless and unfeeling, carving out a path in the business world and emerging victorious against various villains. A man like that would never fall for a woman.
Song Luokui picked up a mirror and looked at her own face. She nodded, and the reflection nodded back. She was attractive, but... considering Chi Yu's legendary status, a man like him would never be lacking in female admirers and had likely seen all kinds of beauties.
So!
Chi Yu must have approached her because of her brother! He wanted to extract information from her, or perhaps make her fall hopelessly in love with him before discarding her, breaking her heart and causing her brother immense sorrow, forcing him to acquiesce to Chi Yu's demands...
Song Luokui envisioned herself crying and pleading, "Don't leave me, don't leave me, I love you!" But Chi Yu would turn and walk away coldly, while she knelt and begged...
Song Luokui shuddered, snapping out of her thoughts. That would be too tragic, she could never become that kind of person.
Chi Yu, the scoundrel!
Song Luokui got out of bed and rummaged through her belongings, eventually replaceing the gifts Chi Yu had given her, including the chocolates he had previously sent. No, those had to be returned as well.
She immediately placed an online order, entering Chi Yu's company address as the delivery destination.
She hurriedly packed a large bag of items and rushed downstairs. Aunt Gui saw her and asked, "Little Miss, where are you taking those things?"
"I'm sending them out," Song Luokui replied.
Aunt Gui was puzzled, questioning her urgency on a rainy day.
Song Luokui promptly had everything sent to Chi Yu's company. Upon returning to her room, she found that Chi Yu had messaged her again, quoting her previous statement of "We are enemies" with the words: "You can be an insider."
Song Luokui: ???
The next day, when Chi Yu received all the returned items, he was both angry and amused.
A few days later, Song Luokui and Xu Jiarong were walking along the campus road, discussing a university essay competition.
Suddenly, a car approached from behind. Song Luokui was on the inner side, while Xu Jiarong was on the outer side, her head turned to speak with Song Luokui, who looked back at her, also catching sight of the vehicle and its occupant.
Song Luokui's eyes widened instantly. Chi Yu arched an eyebrow, about to call out to her, but she cut off Xu Jiarong mid-sentence, "Class President, let's talk about it later tonight. I have an urgent matter to attend to." She abruptly turned and fled in the opposite direction.
Xu Jiarong: ???
Xu Jiarong looked to her side, only seeing a passing car with its windows now rolled up.
In the following days, Song Luokui would spot Chi Yu in various corners of the campus. He didn't do anything inappropriate, merely attempting to greet her in public settings. But how could she respond? Of course not!
If she acknowledged him once, the entire school would learn of their acquaintance by the next day. And if the school knew, it meant her brother would replace out too.
She couldn't tell her brother either, as this was the consequence of her misdeeds. So whenever she saw Chi Yu, Song Luokui would simply run away.
Eventually, she grew weary of it.
"What exactly do you want!" Song Luokui messaged Chi Yu.
Chi Yu: "I just want to teach you how to play pool."
Song Luokui relented, "Fine, fine, teach me! Where?"
Chi Yu: "The same place as before."
Song Luokui: "When?"
Chi Yu: "Whenever you're free."
Song Luokui: "Then after school." Surely it would only take one lesson, right?
Chi Yu: "I'll pick you up."
Song Luokui: "No need, I'll go there myself. Please don't come over."
Previously, some people at the school had recognized Chi Yu. She had overheard and read online about people spotting him when she went to eat or browse the university forum.
Yes, Chi Yu was technically a graduate student at Jing University, just like her brother, pursuing his master's degree.
Juggling his graduate studies, managing a major company, and still replaceing time to teach her pool? He was like a superhero.
Thinking about how busy her brother was, having to seize rare opportunities to take her out for fun, was this the difference between a male lead and a villain?
After class, Song Luokui quickly arrived at the pool hall, on the second floor as before. Chi Yu had already started a game, and as she approached, he sank the final ball with a resounding "thump."
Upon seeing Song Luokui, he wiped the cue stick and handed it to her. Chi Yu racked up the balls into a triangle formation on the table and passed her the cue ball, beginning to instruct her on how to break.
Song Luokui's outfit today was rather form-fitting and short, with a small V-neck top and high-waisted jeans. As she bent over to assume the proper stance, her top rode up, revealing a glimpse of her slender waist.
Song Luokui immediately felt that her attire might not be suitable for playing pool, but Chi Yu had already approached her, maintaining a respectful distance as he earnestly guided her.
He took hold of her hand, "Like this, aim for that spot and strike..."
Song Luokui moved her hand, and with a resounding "thump," the cue ball launched forward, scattering the racked balls with a "whoosh." One ball dropped into a pocket, then two, then three...
Song Luokui raised her eyebrows and looked at Chi Yu, impressed by his undeniable skill.
Chi Yu proceeded to explain how to read the table and which ball to aim for next, delving into the physics and mathematics behind it.
Song Luokui: "..." While she had performed decently in high school sciences, she didn't quite follow Chi Yu's in-depth explanations.
Noting her bewildered expression, Chi Yu paused, "Forgive me, you're from the literature department. Just hit this ball."
Song Luokui: ... She was irritated and didn't want to play anymore!
Gripping the cue stick silently, Chi Yu suddenly extended his hand toward her, "You can hit me if you'd like."
Song Luokui puffed out her cheeks in annoyance. "... Am I that kind of person?"
Chi Yu's eyes crinkled with amusement as he reached out and poked her cheek. "No, you're not."
Song Luokui's eyes widened at his hand, taking a step back. "Don't touch me."
Chi Yu immediately raised his hands in apology. "Sorry."
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