While chaos stirred below the stage, Shi Lezhi was the second to quickly step onto the platform.
Seeing the sheer black stockings and thighs just within reach, Shi Lezhi couldn’t help but swallow a gulp of saliva.
Still, he felt a bit dissatisfied.
Lace-trimmed black stockings, dressed so seductively, and yet she’s wearing shorts under the skirt? Really playing innocent. Tsk.
“President, we’re here.” Soon, a group of people appeared behind Shi Lezhi—these were the real members of the student council, not the ones from outside.
Shi Lezhi had told them to bring thick ropes, but that wasn’t all. They also brought a medical kit, riot shields, steel forks—a whole bunch of gear. It wasn’t like they came just for the ropes.
“Sister Qin, I know you’re heartbroken, but you should get up first. Let my people go down and rescue her.”
“This was my failure—I didn’t ensure the safety of this place.” Shi Lezhi squatted next to Qin Xue, reaching out to help her up.
“Don’t touch me!” Qin Xue immediately shook off Shi Lezhi’s hand, though her voice was now clearly trembling and hoarse.
She slowly pushed her limp body up with her hands, tears still steadily dripping from her eyes and falling to the ground with soft splashes.
The rescue personnel, though still students, had already reached the edge of the hole. They were adults now. Having just been fully engrossed in the drama, now it was their turn to act as Prince Charming and rescue the “Snow White.”
They quickly secured the thick rope and began descending.
Most of the people present were now busy around the pit, trying to help.
Only Shi Lezhi’s eyes remained fixed solely on Qin Xue.
“The ambulance I called first thing is already waiting by the field. As long as we get her to the hospital quickly, she should be fine.”
“Really didn’t expect that the rope I randomly noticed today and asked them to bring would actually come in handy... cough, but honestly, I’d rather it hadn’t been needed at all, sigh.”
Looking at Qin Xue’s tear-streaked face, so delicate and alluring, Shi Lezhi suddenly felt a flicker of desire to cherish this delicate flower.
“...” Qin Xue stayed silent for a moment, then used her sleeve to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
She didn’t want anyone to see her crying.
Still sitting on the ground, Qin Xue looked up at the man in front of her, her mind a mess of emotions.
If it was really as he said and Xiaoyun was okay, then it was thanks to his quick response. She’d definitely have to thank him properly.
“Thank you, um...” Qin Xue forced herself to stand, legs trembling beneath her. She felt unsteady.
Probably from kneeling too long.
“No need, no need. This was my fault—there was a safety hazard right on stage...” Shi Lezhi put on a serious face.
But really, who could’ve predicted the floor would collapse? What he meant was, he’d already done enough to show he was responsible.
“Sister Qin, don’t be too sad. In times like this, you have to stay calm.”
“Besides, look, from all that crying, your makeup is ruined. You look terrible. And there’s still a huge crowd watching.”
“Mm...” Qin Xue didn’t feel like talking anymore. She dragged her weak body slowly toward the edge of the hole.
Shi Lezhi still wore a mask of grief and guilt on his face, but inside he was already beaming.
The first step in helping had to be thorough—only then could the connection deepen, and ultimately, he could win her over bit by bit.
Clearly, after being thanked, Shi Lezhi felt he had succeeded in his first step.
Sister Qin, didn’t you tell him to scram before?
That look of disdain, like she was staring at garbage—Shi Lezhi remembered it all too clearly.
When he finally got her, he’d definitely make Qin Xue, that bitch, suffer a little. Let her know what it felt like to be a dog with nowhere to go.
Glancing at her perfect, curvy figure, Shi Lezhi’s mind began to wander.
Heh, maybe she could even be his wife?
Qin Xue ignored the burning gazes around her and just stared blankly at the hole.
She was completely dazed. Compared to the earlier storm of guilt and grief in her mind, now there was nothing. She didn’t want to think anymore, and the tears had stopped.
She just kept staring at the hole.
Only now did she realize why she’d been feeling so suffocated lately.
She didn’t want Xiaoyun talking to others. She didn’t want Xiaoyun leaving her.
She didn’t want Xiaoyun to ever get a boyfriend.
And earlier, seeing Xiaoyun make a heart on stage for someone else—it hurt...
If... if you can wake up, Sister Xiaoyun...
Then be my girlfriend.
Qin Xue’s eyes glazed over, but then, out of the corner of her eye, she realized—the patch of snow-white in the darkness had disappeared.
“Huh?!” She leaned closer, rubbed her eyes, and saw that the people descending weren’t even halfway down yet, but the snow-white figure below was gone.
Where was Sister Xiaoyun? How did she disappear?
Qin Xue instantly panicked. She remembered the stories—maybe vampires vanish into light the moment they die.
Now she wouldn’t even get to see her one last time.
At this thought, despite her eyes already sore from crying, Qin Xue started crying again.
“What’s taking you so long?! Hurry up!” Shi Lezhi heard the girl sobbing and quickly stepped forward to yell at the people below.
“We’re almost there, Sister Qin, don’t worry. Relax, relax. Didn’t I tell you to stay calm?” Shi Lezhi reached out and patted Qin Xue’s soft shoulder.
But the girl beside him was now beyond hearing anything. Her frail body looked like it could topple over with a breeze.
“Qin Xue!”
“Qin Xue!”
“...” She didn’t know when it started, but Qin Xue felt like she’d entered a hallucination—because she heard Sister Xiaoyun’s voice.
“Big Sister Xue, I’m over here!”
“?” The voice sounded so real. Qin Xue turned around, stunned, and looked toward the source of the sound.
A little white fluffball was stuck outside the chaotic crowd around the field, bouncing up and down and waving her hand high.
“Sister Xiaoyun?” Qin Xue was stunned, her heart leaping into her throat.
But soon, overwhelming joy rushed through her.
“Sister Xiaoyun, wait there for me!” Qin Xue shouted without caring about appearances and ran down the stairs.
“?” As the scent of the girl faded from his side, Shi Lezhi widened his eyes and looked off into the distance.
That white-haired girl—how did she come out of there without a scratch?
Below the stage was the school’s old equipment storage room from over a decade ago. No one knew about it. No one had the key. It was full of scrapped equipment, all made of iron and wood.
Shi Lezhi’s face twisted into one of disbelief as he stared at “Su Xiaoyun.”
Down below, the two girls weaved quickly through the crowd, which instinctively parted for them.
Two minutes later, they reached each other and hugged tightly.
“Wuuu, Sister Xiaoyun, I thought you were gone...” Just like always, Qin Xue buried Su Yun into her chest the moment they reunited, making it hard for the girl to breathe.
But unlike usual, Su Yun now felt a few warm droplets falling onto her face.
Startled, Su Yun looked up—and saw Qin Xue’s beautiful face stained with tears and red blotches. Her eyes and the whites around them were bloodshot, frighteningly so.
She was shocked—she never expected Qin Xue to cry like this over her...
“How could I be gone? I’m super tough.” Su Yun poked her little mouth out from the soft bundle.
“Mm-mm, you’re super tough!” Qin Xue said with fierce emotion, then shoved Su Yun back into her embrace.
Feeling the now slightly damp fabric and the soft embrace around her, Su Yun’s heart warmed.
Looks like... she really won’t be abandoned.
Actually, when Su Yun first fell, she really thought she was done for—even passed out for a bit. But when she woke up, she was completely unharmed.
Her first instinct was to yell Qin Xue’s name up at the hole, but no one responded, so she smashed a door and ran out.
There were people everywhere. She even saw an ambulance.
Then, from afar, she saw that guy on stage placing his hand on Sister Xue’s shoulder. He didn’t really do anything, but in that instant, Su Yun felt like she was going to explode.
Fear, surprise, anxiety, anger, joy—her emotions had been on a roller coaster.
But in the end, the outcome was soft—er, good. She was really happy now.
As the two of them hugged, the remaining students around the field all gathered around. The worry on their faces slowly faded as they took out their phones to record this beautiful moment.
......
......
After the morning sports festival ended, Qin Xue and Su Yun’s fame clearly outshone the school’s girl group. Su Yun had become the school’s newest princess (campus belle) in everyone’s eyes.
“Wuu.” After leaving the field, Qin Xue kept holding Su Yun’s hand, their fingers interlocked.
Su Yun felt so embarrassed.
She had never even held another girl’s hand before...
Even after getting into the car, Qin Xue still held her hand.
On the way, someone called Qin Xue—sounded like they were all apologizing, their tone low and soft. But Qin Xue wasn’t mad. After settling the matter, she hung up.
After about half an hour, Su Yun once again saw that familiar yet unfamiliar mansion.
It was midday now. Why come here directly? Aren’t we going out for lunch?
Su Yun was confused.
After getting out of the car, Qin Xue led Su Yun up the steps, opened the door, and took her inside.
The whole hall was empty—not a soul in sight, not a sound to be heard.
Su Yun felt a little uncomfortable. It had just been so lively, and now it was so quiet.
But she wasn’t cold anymore. The warmth in her palm was still very real.
She looked up at Qin Xue’s profile.
She’d always thought Qin Xue was flawless every second of the day, but now, seeing her red eyes, she looked a little disheveled.
Hehe. So Sister Xue actually cares about me that much.
Then... maybe I should behave better from now on. No more talking back.
“Sister Xiaoyun, you’re covered in dust. Was that floor really dirty?”
“Huh? Yeah. I smacked the door and a bunch of dust fell—totally looked abandoned. Super dirty.”
Su Yun glanced down at the ripped black stockings on Qin Xue’s knees.
Less elegant now, but more seductive.
“See? And you were scolding me—look at your stockings, they’re all torn.”
“Mm. Well, we’re both dirty now. Let’s just take a shower together?” Qin Xue didn’t argue. She quietly pulled Su Yun toward her bedroom.
Su Yun blinked at the closet full of beautiful women’s clothes.
And then, she spotted a bunch of tiny girls’ underwear on the lower shelves...
See no evil, see no evil!
Su Yun quickly told herself not to peek at Qin Xue’s wardrobe, but then she suddenly remembered what Qin Xue just said—
Take a shower together?
She must’ve heard that wrong.
“It’ll save time. Once we’re done, we can eat together.” But Qin Xue’s next words confirmed it was real.
“Ah?!” Su Yun’s mouth popped open like it had an apple stuffed in it.
She stared at Qin Xue, wide-eyed.
At her voluptuous figure, the hem of her skirt, the mystery under those black stockings...
Su Yun admitted—she really did want to bathe with such a beautiful girl. She’d even meow like a cat on the floor if that’s what it took.
And if she wasn’t going to get dumped afterward, this would be a sustainable kind of happiness.
But—but she was scared she’d lose control! She was super strong now...
Qin Xue might end up hating her!
“Mm? Why are you staring at my chest?”
Qin Xue noticed Su Yun’s burning gaze. She didn’t mind—in fact, she found it amusing.
“Or... is it that Sister Xiaoyun also wants to do this while we shower?” As she said it, she pulled Su Yun into her arms like a cuddle pillow.
“Wuu, that’s not it...” Su Yun was silenced again. Poor thing.
“If that’s the case—then it’s fine.” A gentle smile finally bloomed on Qin Xue’s usually cool face.
(End of Chapter)