Chapter 381: Chapter 381: The Man Who Suddenly Appeared Added Five Stars to the Sweetness Index

Ye Xue was weak-willed. After being called by the housemother, she subconsciously stopped. It was only then that she remembered that girls were not allowed into the male dormitory.

She turned around and caught sight of the housemother, her gaze darting from side to side evasively.

Fu Tingyan stopped and turned to look at the housemother, his tone was gentler than usual. “Auntie, her boyfriend is injured and lying in bed. She’s just worried and wants to see how he is. After she’s done, she’ll leave. Class is in session and just about everyone else has already left. The dorm is as good as empty.”

Upon hearing the word boyfriend being used, Ye Xue’s cheeks took on a scarlet blush. She lowered her head in embarrassment, not daring to look up.

The housemother had a lasting impression of handsome men like Fu Tingyan, so when they spoke, she was always a little wary. She glanced at the little girl by the man’s side who had a demure disposition. She thought about Fu Tingyan’s words and pondered for a while before letting him go.

“Fine, fine. Just don’t stay too long, okay?”

“Thank you, Auntie.” Ye Xue thanked her before following Fu Tingyan into the dormitory.

When they reached the dormitory, Fu Tingyan pushed open the dormitory’s door. He didn’t enter but turned his body sideways to let Ye Xue in.

Ye Xue’s face was still a brilliant shade of ruby red. She lowered her head and hesitated for a long time. Then, with light steps, she walked past Fu Tingyan.

Fu Tingyan did not follow her in. Instead, he stood by the railing in front of the long corridor, wondering if Jiang Yu would remain single.

Ye Xue found herself standing in front of a room situated in the middle of the dormitory. She looked at the person lying on the bed. As it was summer, Jiang Yu didn’t have a blanket over him. He was wearing a white t-shirt and a pair of underpants.

Although her face couldn’t be seen, Ye Xue’s face undoubtedly resembled a tomato. She had followed Fu Tingyan eagerly just a moment before, but now that she was here, she didn’t know what to say. She stood there like a wooden log silent and speechless.

Jiang Yu was lying on the bed. No matter how he twisted or turned, he felt uncomfortable. When he heard the sound of the door opening, he believed that Xiao Qi had returned. Before he could see him, he shouted, “Xiao Qi, I feel like I can’t move my waist. Come over and help me take a look.”

Hearing this, Ye Xue didn’t know how to respond.

Jiang Yu waited for a while, but he didn’t hear Xiao Qi reply. He lowered his head and peered under the bed in confusion. Fu Tingyan was nowhere in sight and only the figure of Ye Xue appeared in his line of sight He was left momentarily stunned.

“Why are you here? I thought girls are not allowed into the male dormitory?”

Jiang Yu had shielded his head and face as he was being beaten up so there weren’t any injuries on his face. Most of the injuries he had sustained were on his body.

Ye Xue raised her head and stole a few glances in Jiang Yu’s direction.

Noticing his unspoiled features, she wondered if Jiang Yu had been injured in any place she could not see but it did not seem likely since his body was on full view.

She replied quietly, “I-I heard that you were injured so I asked Fu Tingyan to bring me here.”

“Oh.” though he wore a smile, Jiang Yu was in fact cursing in his heart. Xiao Qi was truly awful. He actually brought Ye Xue here. Was he trying to embarrass him?

“It’s just a small injury. It’s not a big deal.” a dry laugh escaped Jiang Yu’s lips twice in quick succession.

“But I heard you saying that you could not move your waist. It sounds serious. Do you need to go to the hospital?” Ye Xue asked uncertainly with her head bowed.

Jiang Yu propped his head up to look at Ye Xue. Whether it was using his hands to support the bed or using his waist to support himself, he was in so much pain that cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Yet, he continued to downplay the severity of his injuries. “I was just teasing Little Qi. It was just a joke.”

He suddenly remembered something. “Oh right, didn’t Little Qi bring you here? Where did he go?”

“He... He should be outside, I think? If you’re fine, I’ll ask him to come in.”

Ye Xue was relieved that Jiang Yu had not been hurt too badly. Feeling flustered, Ye Xue quickly found an excuse to leave in a hurry.

Without waiting for Jiang Yu’s reply, she rushed out of the room disappearing as swiftly as a startled squirrel.

Jiang Yu was bewildered by the abrupt turn of events and laid there on his bed in a daze.

Not long after, the sound of footsteps echoed down the hallway and Fu Tingyan strolled into the room.

The moment Jiang Yu caught sight of Fu Tingyan, he grouched indignantly, “Why didn’t you tell me you were bringing Ye Xue here? Why didn’t you come in when you were waiting outside? Do you know how embarrassed I’m feeling right now?”

Fu Tingyan pulled over a chair and sat down. He crossed his legs and laughed softly, “I didn’t want to be a third wheel.”

Jiang Yu was feeling rather out of place and could not help but ask, “What do you mean?”

Fu Tingyan said, “Ye Xue likes you. She was worried about your well-being. Would I not be a third wheel in such a scenario?”

“She likes me?” Jiang Yu parroted in bafflement.

Fu Tingyan continued, “You’ve forgotten. Back at Linxi, she wrote a poem confessing her love for you. She even read it out loud in front of all her classmates on Monday.”

Jiang Yu tried his best to recall his time at Linxi. It seemed to be true. “If you hadn’t brought it up, I would really have forgotten.”

“Would Ye Xue come to see you if she didn’t like you? Would she blush at the mere sight of you?”

“I thought her blush was caused by the heat. It has been very hot as of late, and even I’ve been struggling with this flush of mine.”

“...” Fu Tingyan facepalmed.

“What is that expression supposed to mean?” Jiang Yu mumbled unhappily.

“You can experience it for yourself.”

Fu Tingyan threw him a look that said, “You’ve got a pig’s brain,’ then stood up and walked into the bathroom.

Jiang Yu: “? ? ?”

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It was Friday. Qin Shu was planning to go on a hiking trip up the mountains. Her grandfather had cautioned her earlier that the mountains were cold and often quite dangerous. Therefore, she had to make sure she was well prepared before setting off.

Qin Shu packed two sets of thick hiking clothes, a camping tent, and several survival tools for her journey into the wilderness.

Qin Shu didn’t know if she would find the medicinal herbs she was looking for on the first day, she planned to stay the night on the mountain.

In the evening, Qin Shu walked to the convenience store to buy some food to bring with her.

It was pitch black outside by the time she arrived at the convenience near her dormitory.

The street lamps were powered by solar energy. Seeing as it had rained quite heavily just a few days ago, it seemed like the street lamps had not managed to store an ample supply of power; resulting in the gloom that swallowed the streets. Although the lamps lining the streets were dim, Qin Shu was familiar with the route to the convenience store having frequented it on a number of occasions. Whipping out her phone and turning on its light, Qin Shu traced her steps in the direction she knew the convenience store was in and hurried along the path.

Suddenly, her phone rang. The caller ID reflected was — Baby Yu.

She immediately answered the call.

Soon, a familiar voice sounded in her ears. It was deep and magnetic. “Where are you now?”

Qin Shu smirked unconsciously. “I’m on my way to the convenience store. Have you had dinner?”

Fu Tingyu said in a low voice, “Yes, but I’m not full yet.”

A hint of concern marred Qin Shu’s delicate features. “Then why don’t you eat a little more? Is the food not to your liking?”

“Yes, very much so.”

“Then ask the chefs in the garden to make something that is to your liking. Make sure to eat your fill?”

“I would like to save some space in my stomach for other things.”

While speaking into his phone, Fu Tingyu caught sight of a slim figure not far away. Numerous thoughts flooded his mind like the spring tide, evoking a sense of excitement from within him.

He walked over towards the figure with hurried steps.

At first, Qin Shu was taken aback then she guessed, “Do you plan to go out for dinner tonight? Or... Is Mo Chengyu inviting you for a drink?”

Fu Tingyu whispered into his phone and said, “Neither.”

“Then what are you saving your stomach space for?” Qin Shu asked in confusion.

As he approached the girl from behind, Fu Tingyu hung up his phone and reached out to hug the figure of the girl in front of him.

He didn’t even give her a chance to react and simply lowered his head to kiss her.