In the kitchen, Zhou Ji and Duan Ye fell silent and continued to focus on washing dishes and scrubbing pots seriously.
Because they suddenly realized that they had no control over this matter; it all depended on the moods of the two girls.
No matter how much noise they made here or how well they planned, it didn’t seem to matter…
Jiang Yumo accompanied Ning Zhiyu in selecting daily necessities. She also had her own little schemes. She swore that she truly, really liked Zhiyu and wanted to be lifelong good friends with her. She even slept and bathed together with Zhiyu before! But… at this moment, she really wanted to stay with Duan Ye.
However, if she directly told Zhiyu that she wanted to stay with Duan Ye at night, would it make her seem lacking in self-respect, like valuing love over friendship?
It was so difficult to open up about this!
Jiang Yumo pushed the shopping cart, troubled by this matter. Not paying attention for a moment, she nearly bumped into someone. When she snapped back to reality, she saw Ning Zhiyu holding a toothbrush, looking at her with a pensive expression.
Their eyes met…
Jiang Yumo looked away.
Ning Zhiyu also averted her gaze.
It was as if neither dared to look at the other, each having their own thoughts.
Jiang Yumo cleared her throat. Fine, if Zhiyu thought she values love over friendship, then so be it. After all, she had long abandoned any pretenses among their group of four. She approached Ning Zhiyu with the shopping cart, and casually asked, “Where did you two go around Yanjing these past few days?”
Ning Zhiyu lowered her head, examining the toothbrush bristles, “We didn’t go anywhere. The weather was too hot, so we pretty much stayed in the hotel.”
Hotel??
Jiang Yumo’s interest was piqued. “True, during the National Day week, everywhere in Yanjing is crowded. Staying in the hotel is definitely more comfortable. Did Zhou Ji book a hotel near your school?” Worried that Zhiyu might misinterpret, she awkwardly added, “When I started school, my parents booked a room near the campus. The rooms were small but expensive, Yanjing really is a city where every inch of land is precious.”
Ning Zhiyu nodded slightly, tossing the toothbrush into the shopping cart, “It’s a hotel near my school. Actually, it’s not bad, but it was probably just renovated not too long ago, so there’s still a smell.”
She paused for a moment, nonchalantly adding, “It seems like Zhou Ji has no sense of smell. I asked him if he slept well at night, and he didn’t feel any effects. Fortunately, I’m only there during the daytime; otherwise, I might have gotten sick.”
Jiang Yumo silently agreed with her thoughts.
“I don’t like staying in hotels either.” Jiang Yumo leaned in closer to Ning Zhiyu, “The newly renovated bed linens and bedding are cleaner, but there’s formaldehyde. On the other hand, in hotels that have been renovated a long time ago, the sheets and blankets feel dirty. Don’t you think so?”
Ning Zhiyu murmured in agreement, “Indeed, during the trip after the college entrance exam, I felt that the hotel’s bedding wasn’t clean. It might have been a psychological effect, but I felt itchy when I slept.”
“Exactly, right?” Jiang Yumo raised her voice, “The better hotels around here are quite far away, and staying at a hotel doesn’t seem convenient. It might take an hour to drive there, and it’s a holiday now, so the roads are congested. That’s why I didn’t stay at a hotel this time.”
“Well, that’s indeed not very convenient,” Ning Zhiyu replied. “We weren’t too familiar with this area to begin with.”
This is getting interesting!
Jiang Yumo playfully continued, “So, we can only stay here. It’s still alright; they maintain good hygiene. As for tonight… how would you like to stay?”
She added unnecessarily, “I’m flexible with anything.”
Ning Zhiyu pursed her lips, lowered her gaze, and with her hand on the edge of the shopping cart, she softly said, “I’ll go with whatever you decide. Your call.”
It was only at this moment that Jiang Yumo suddenly snapped out of it, reflecting on the conversation she had with Ning Zhiyu.
She realized… she had fallen into Zhiyu’s trap!
In disbelief, Jiang Yumo exclaimed, “Zhiyu, you’ve become wicked! So cunning! No way!” She pulled out her phone, “I’m going to share this with our group and let Yan Qing and Mengting join me in criticizing you!”
Ning Zhoyu hurriedly grabbed her hand and playfully tickled her.
In the aisle of daily necessities, the two young girls were in a playful frenzy, laughing and joking around.
When someone glanced their way, they stopped, though a lingering smile still adorned Jiang Yumo’s face. She cautiously asked, “So?”
Ning Zhoyu nodded modestly.
Jiang Yumo really, really liked Duan Ye.
And likewise, Ning Zhiyu liked Zhou Ji, that goofball.
Long-distance relationships were tough on everyone. Today, when she saw Zhou Ji off at the station, she unexpectedly fell silent, feeling so reluctant. That’s why, when Zhou Ji used every trick in the book, she eventually nodded in agreement.
She also wished… to spend a little more time with Zhou Ji.
Jiang Yumo felt triumphant. It seemed like being a tease wasn’t unique to her; Zhiyu could do it too~
“Hehehe, leave it to me. I’m going to make your Zhou Ji feel like he owes me a huge favor, hmph.”
“Sure, I allow it.”
The two of them finished shopping and walked out of the supermarket. After a short while, they saw Duan Ye and Zhou Ji walking briskly towards them. They probably had just finished tidying up the kitchen before coming. Each of them took care of their own girlfriends. Duan Ye took the shopping bags from Jiang Yumo’s hand, holding them on one hand while holding her hand on the other. Zhou Ji followed suit, with a similar manner. Ning Zhiyu, who was a bit shy, didn’t resist either. The two couples walking on the road also attracted some attention from passersby.
They’re all young, and they all have good looks.
The sweet pink bubbles around them were perceptible even to passerbys.
Zhou Ji held Ning Zhiyu’s hand and turned to look at Duan Ye and Jiang Yumo behind them, who were also showing affection. Somehow, he sighed, “I suddenly want to send a greeting message to Zhou Chenglei. If it wasn’t for his wise decision to send me to Ningcheng, I wouldn’t have met lifelong friends and the person I like.”
Perhaps it was due to Zhou Ji’s personality that he spoke seriously with a touch of bitterness. Duan Ye fell silent, and so did Ning Zhiyu.
Jiang Yumao seized the opportunity to tease Zhou Ji, extending her hand without any hesitation, “I’ve got goosebumps all over!”
“…” Zhou Ji endured and ignored her, then asked Ning Zhiyu and Duan Ye, “Aren’t you supposed to be moved at a time like this?”
Ning Zhiyu : “…”
Duan Ye patted Jiang Yumo’s arm, saying, “That’s enough.”
The four of them chatted as they returned from the supermarket to their rental house. Zhou Ji noticed that neither Ning Zhiyu nor Jiang Yumo had brought up the topic of sleeping arrangements for the night. Unable to resist, he disregarded Duan Ye’s warning and asked, “Should I sleep in the same room with Lao Duan tonight?”
As soon as he said this, Zhou Ji received a death stare from Duan Ye.
He wasn’t afraid though; at worst, he might get beaten up a bit.
Jiang Yumo had been sneakily observing Duan Ye’s reactions. Having spent so much time together, she could read his expressions and body language well. Seeing his reaction, Zhou Ji’s words made Duan Ye clench his fist, obviously wanting to hit Zhou Ji but restraining himself. Yet, in the next moment, he relaxed his fist.
She didn’t want to be separated from him.
In just a few days, she had gotten used to holding hands with him and chatting late into the night until they fell asleep.
The bedtime stories over the phone couldn’t compare to the real thing.
He would hold her, speak to her in a deep voice, and give her a goodnight kiss before sleep.
Jiang Yumo moved closer to Duan Ye, taking advantage of Zhou Ji’s lack of attention. She reached out and gently hooked her fingers into the palm of his hand.
Duan Ye looked at her.
She leaned towards him, blinked her eyes playfully, and mouthed the words, ‘Don’t worry.’
In an instant, Duan Ye’s eyes lit up with a smile, understanding her intention. He tightened his grip on her hand.
After Jiang Yumo let out a sigh of frustration, she intentionally raised her tone and exclaimed, “I’ll go take a look at Zhou Ji’s room again.”
Zhou Ji : “…”
Upon hearing this, he knew that Jiang Yumo intended to sleep with Zhiyu in his room tonight.
Although he had anticipated this outcome, he still felt disappointed deep down.
He wondered if this could be considered good news. After all, there was a high probability that Zhiyu wouldn’t have to sleep in Duan Ye’s room. But here’s the problem : if Jiang Yumo slept in his room, in his bed, he suspected that Duan Ye, who had a tendency to hold grudges, might remember this for the rest of his life and occasionally beat him up at the mere thought of it.
He let out a sigh!
Ning Zhiyu was smiling while looking down, concealing it from Zhou Ji’s sight.
Jiang Yumo proudly placed her hands on her hips, acting as if she were a queen. She once again entered Zhou Ji’s room.
Duan Ye accompanied her, while Zhou Ji and Ning Zhiyu followed behind.
“This room doesn’t have very good lighting,” Jiang Yumo began to point out, “Look, even lying on the bed, you can’t see the moonlight outside the window. It’s not romantic at all. Moonlight can’t even shine through.”
“And also!” Jiang Yumo continued, “I don’t know if it’s just me, but I always feel like the tiles in this room look a bit older than the ones in your room. When I walk barefoot on the floor, it seems like my feet might look darker, and it’s not good for taking photos.”
This part was directed at Duan Ye.
Both Duan Ye and Ning Zhiyu were aware of the outcome of this situation, while only Zhou Ji remained unaware.
Both of them nodded with smiles on their faces.
Zhou Ji endured and endured, but when he heard her nitpicking even the tiles, he thought that Jiang Yumo might not like his room after all. She might even take his Zhiyu to the next room. He couldn’t hold back any longer, “I must say, Sister, you’re quite picky! Why don’t you just say that my room has bad Feng Shui? Do you even know how much the monthly rent for this place is? You’re comparing a room that costs a few hundred a month to a five-star hotel. Doesn’t your conscience ache? I think my room is great, really great; it can even outshine my Jade Garden!”
This statement was quite over the top.
Jiang Yumo didn’t hesitate to show affection in front of familiar faces. She immediately reached for Duan Ye’s hand and shook it, then complained with a look of extreme injustice, “Look at him, he called me picky and scolded me.”
Zhou Ji : “…”
He declared that this Sister was the most picky person he had ever encountered! No exceptions!
Duan Ye glanced at Zhou Ji and reassured Jiang Yumo, “I’ll straighten him out.”
Zhou Ji was also feeling wronged as he turned his head to look at Ning Zhiyu, who was watching the scene on the side.
“Anyway, I don’t want to stay in Zhou Ji’s room!” Jiang Yumo stared fiercely at Zhou Ji with a selfish expression.
Zhou Ji : …Heavens, why would there be both the talented and the beautiful? Since Lao Duan has such a girlfriend, why did they arrange for him to become Lao Duan’s destined brother??
Who would have known that in the next second, Jiang Yumo would look at Ning Zhiyu with an apologetic look, “Zhiyu, I’m sorry, I have a little trouble adjusting to new beds. I just got used to Duan Ye’s bed, and also, Zhiyu, I’m not very well-behaved when I sleep. I steal blankets and kick people. You definitely shouldn’t sleep on the floor. How about this, let Zhou Ji sleep on the floor, and you can sleep in his bed. Is that okay?”
Zhou Ji was originally about to speak up and argue with Jiang Yumo after hearing the first part of her statement, but when he heard the latter part, he forcibly swallowed his words.
Ning Zhiyu furrowed his brow, thought for a moment, and reluctantly nodded in agreement, “I guess that’s the only way.”
Zhou Ji : !!!
He was overjoyed!
This Sister was truly amazing. Did she just fulfill his long-cherished dream like this?
This Sister could do even more, even more!
Wait a second—
Could this Sister be described like this?
Of course not! This Sister was the most considerate and kind-hearted person in the world!
Even if she did things like this occasionally, it was only natural!
He’s so dumb, I love him
This is so cute >.<
Haha Boss Zhao is a cutie pie 😂 Thank you for the chapter!