Su Yun then saw Zhang Deyi lowering his head and feeling around on the bed with his hands, as if he were searching for some kind of proof that she was the white-haired girl.
Every movement he made tugged at Su Yun’s heart.
She kind of wanted to run.
She glanced at the open door behind her, thinking that if she ran now, she wouldn’t have to hear Zhang Deyi scolding her.
With her speed, she could definitely pull it off.
But then, she saw Zhang Deyi’s hands wrapped in bandages.
Maybe the bandages were wrapped too tightly, or maybe even the slightest movement tugged at the wounds—either way, he could only grope around with little shoves, making him look both clumsy and pitiful.
Zhang Deyi ended up like this because of her, and yet here she was, thinking about running away.
In the end, Su Yun calmed herself down, sat still in the chair, and prepared to be scolded by Zhang Deyi.
“Oh, I left the phone on the table.” Zhang Deyi suddenly lit up, curling his fingers and shakily grabbing the phone.
Yesterday, after those guys knocked him down, they’d stomped on his hands with their shoes. He was lucky—no fractures—just that he probably wouldn't be able to feed himself for the next few weeks.
“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have…”
Su Yun decided not to hide it anymore, and began to speak in her female voice. But her soft words were instantly drowned out by Zhang Deyi.
“Bro Yun! Do you know that white-haired girl? Why didn’t you ever tell me? That’s not cool at all! Is it ‘cause you know how much I like her and were afraid I’d do something crazy if I found out? Bro Yun, don’t you know my personality? I’m super timid around girls. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have waited until I overheard Chen Tingting calling me a ‘simp’...”
Zhang Deyi pulled up a photo on his phone. At first, his tone had a hint of anger, but then it became almost pleading—he even exposed his wounds directly.
He laid the phone flat on the bed to show Su Yun.
“Ah?” Su Yun was stunned. She didn’t understand a single thing Zhang Deyi was saying.
Until she looked down at the photo by the bed.
In the center of the picture were two slender girls—one of them being Su Yun in her female appearance. The other one was... Qin Xue?
The photo had been taken at the South Gate entrance. She’d worn a hat, but hadn’t tucked her hair in.
Oh, it was Saturday, after she came out of the dance studio. So he figured out she was the white-haired girl based on her outfit?
“Bro, your girlfriend seems pretty close with that white-haired girl. Could you help me pass on a message to her?”
“Huh? What did you say?” Su Yun froze again.
“Bro, I’m sorry. That day I stood behind you, secretly watching you chat—I saw everything.”
“I really admire you. Getting the campus belle to be your girlfriend, and I envy your stamina—you two can stay in bed all day.”
“I only have one request—please have your girlfriend tell the white-haired girl: when she’s in the dorm, lock the door. When she’s outside, wear a hat and mask, hide her hair. Don’t let bad people spot her. Someone’s looking for her.”
“???”
Su Yun’s mind quickly pieced everything together.
So this guy mistook me and Qin Xue for a couple, then saw that Qin Xue knew the white-haired girl, and now wanted me to pass a message to Qin Xue… so Qin Xue could pass it on to the white-haired girl?
Wow. Are people this smart after falling in love?
But seriously, he described exactly how I hide myself, and the girl in the photo dresses exactly like me…
No comment.
“I won’t go looking for her, Bro Yun. Just want you to pass the word. When I get out of the hospital, I’ll bring some good supplements to your place.”
Seeing that Su Yun still hadn’t agreed, Zhang Deyi upped the ante.
“Heh…” Hearing that, Su Yun let out a helpless little laugh.
You’re already hurt this badly, and you’re still worried about that white-haired girl?
No wonder you’re a simp…
But it seems like all simps are actually really kind-hearted guys.
“I’ll pass the message for you. But you have to promise me one thing too.”
“What is it? I promise you, bro,” Zhang Deyi said with sincerity written all over his face.
“Just... don’t be so reckless next time. Don’t just drag people off with your guys. If your luck runs out, you might not be so lucky next time. Just quietly support w... her from behind, got it?”
“Uh…” Zhang Deyi stared at Su Yun in surprise—clearly not expecting her to be so concerned about him.
Weirdly enough, as he listened to Su Yun’s hoarse voice, he actually found it a little… attractive?
Crap. Did that beating mess up his brain? He’s totally not into guys! He really needs to rest up.
“Okay, okay, got it, Bro Yun.” Zhang Deyi nodded furiously.
“Mm.”
“Oh, and by the way, I just know the campus belle. She’s not my girlfriend. Don’t go making assumptions—and quit talking about buying me supplements, what the hell’s wrong with you? I don’t need any.”
Su Yun gave him a quick scolding after he agreed.
Forget sleeping together—I only ever held hands with her a few times, okay?
“Mm, got it.” Zhang Deyi chuckled.
He glanced past Su Yun—his thoughts 100% confirmed.
Because when he’d mentioned buying supplements, she had already been leaning against the door.
That person was none other than the campus belle, Qin Xue.
She was wearing a white blouse with a black ribbon tied at the collar. Over that was a thick black coat, but even so, Zhang Deyi could still clearly see her graceful curves—it couldn’t be hidden.
On her lower half was a gray-and-black plaid skirt, just above the knee, and below that, black thigh-high socks hugged her long, slender legs.
Zhang Deyi couldn’t help but think—no wonder she was the campus belle. Beautiful face, perfect body.
“All done talking, Bro Yun?” Qin Xue stood with arms crossed, waiting until they were finished.
“!?” Su Yun’s whole body jolted. She turned to see Qin Xue standing behind her—no clue when she’d arrived.
WTF, you’ve gotta be kidding me. I just crawled out of death’s door, and now another one shows up?
Su Yun didn’t dare say another word to Zhang Deyi. She just lowered her head and ran straight for the door.
Qin Xue wasn’t buying Su Yun’s act one bit. She reached out and smacked her on the head.
“Wait, let’s go outside—I’ll explain outside…” Su Yun clung to the soft, delicate hand on her head, then dragged Qin Xue out with her.
Zhang Deyi sat on the bed, watching them flirt and bicker, and broke into a goofy smile.
How could anyone resist that?
Wishing you happiness, big bro!
Definitely gotta get some high-quality supplement for Bro Yun later.
……
“That guy’s my fan. He got beaten up because of me, so I came to check on him…”
“Mm.”
Qin Xue stood in front of Su Yun with arms crossed, her chest so close to Su Yun’s face that it felt like she could suffocate her with it if she didn’t give the right answer.
“So you dressed as a guy to visit him?”
“Ugh…” Su Yun kept her head down, not daring to lift it.
Zhang Deyi was okay—he’d at most scold her a bit. But if Qin Xue found out she used to be a guy, she’d probably send her straight to the police.
“Why did you lie to me?”
Qin Xue wasn’t mad that Su Yun came to visit the guy. If she were, she would’ve interrupted them earlier.
Those guys at the dorm entrance who defended Su Yun that day were probably this guy and his friends, right?
Actually, this made Qin Xue think Su Yun was a very kind girl.
What upset her was being lied to.
“If you follow me, I might get exposed easily…”
“Oh? If you’re afraid of that, why go around telling people I’m your girlfriend?”
“T-That’s not…” Su Yun looked up, trying to explain, but was scared back down by Qin Xue’s sharp gaze.
“Next time, take me with you. Don’t worry, I won’t say anything stupid. Plus, won’t it make your disguise more believable?”
“If I’m your girlfriend, then walking next to you won’t raise any suspicions, right?”
“Ah… mm…” Su Yun looked at Qin Xue in shock. She hadn’t expected her to agree to the whole “girlfriend” thing.
A real girlfriend…
“Next time, don’t lie to me again. Got it?” Qin Xue poked Su Yun’s forehead, pushing her back until her back hit the wall.
“Mm-mm!” Su Yun, though unsure why, saw that Qin Xue didn’t seem to have discovered her secret and obediently nodded her head.
“Since I’m your girlfriend now, I’ll give you a reward. You did great today—say the word, and I’ll agree to it.”
“Eh…” Su Yun blinked at Qin Xue in confusion.
What the heck? She got a reward for this?
Su Yun instinctively glanced at the most prominent part of the girl in front of her.
I want to dive in.
“No need, I lied to you. We’re even…”
“Oh?” Qin Xue lowered her arms and gave Su Yun a slightly surprised look.
As her arms dropped, that mesmerizing curve dropped a little too.
Clearly all-natural, no enhancements.
……
After that, Qin Xue dragged Su Yun off.
They started looking for a lunch spot near the hospital.
But along the way, Qin Xue kept teasing her with that sarcastic tone.
“You little shorty—barely 1.6 meters tall—and you tell people you’ve got a girlfriend? Your skin’s so soft too. Next time take me with you, or your cover’s gonna get blown.”
Qin Xue giggled as she pinched Su Yun’s soft cheeks, like she really enjoyed it—completely ignoring the stares of passersby.
“Ugh…”
Su Yun glanced sideways at Qin Xue, speechless. The girl really was half a head taller than her.
Barely over 1.7 meters—what’s there to be smug about?
I could jump and be taller than you!
“What, getting mad ‘cause I called you short? Hehe…” Qin Xue saw the slight puffiness in Su Yun’s cheeks and felt even more delighted.
She looked around the busy street, then hesitated slightly.
“Darling, don’t be mad, okay? I misspoke. You’re not gonna stay mad at your girlfriend, right?”
As she said that, Qin Xue clung tightly to Su Yun’s arm.
“You…?” Su Yun could feel the softness suddenly pressed against her arm and was completely speechless.
They were so close… so comfy… Wait no! That’s not what she meant!
And what was that just now!?
Su Yun looked around and saw nearly everyone passing by was staring at them.
Even with her hat on, Qin Xue was just that eye-catching.
“Don’t talk nonsense… there are so many people here,” Su Yun muttered quietly, tugging her hat down.
“Hehe.” Seeing Su Yun’s ears turn red, Qin Xue smiled in satisfaction.
Teasing her Xiaoyun was way more fun than worrying about people staring.
(End of Chapter)