3487 I am Scared That You Might Run Away
Han Zhuofeng said that he understood everything and that he didnât care.
However, Xie Jiling still had to think carefully if she really liked him to the point that she could selfishly decide to be in a relationship with him despite knowing that he would have to face those things with him.
She knew that he would want to be with him even though he was scared.
Was it really that hard for her to leave him?
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âAh. You need to think about it.â Han Zhuofeng was a little disappointed.
âI got it. Think about it. Itâs fine,â Han Zhuofeng said, âThen⦠Iâm leaving.â
With this, Han Zhuofeng turned around and walked away.
âWait!â Xie Jiling quickly pulled him back.
Han Zhuofeng looked surprised and happy as he turned around.
ââ¦â Xie Jiling felt bad to even look at Han Zhuofengâs face.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
She really felt bad to disappoint him again.
However, she still said, âWeâre in front of my school. Where are you going? You need to drive back. I should be the one who should be leaving.â
âOh.â Han Zhuofeng scratched his head in realization. âI forgot because I was too nervous.â
Xie Jiling got out of the car and said worriedly, âLet me watch you get into the car.â
Han Zhuofeng then sat back in the car.
Xie Jiling frowned and said, âWith your current state, are you okay with driving back by yourself?â
Han Zhuofeng raised his hand and placed his hand over his heart. He sighed and said, âI donât know.â
âI keep thinking about whether you would say yes or not. I feel especially horrible to be left hanging.â
âAnd whenever I think about how thereâs a chance that you might reject me, I feel so nervous and worried. The thought of you rejecting me just makes my heart ache. I feel horrible.â
Xie Jiling was too innocent and had never been in a relationship.
If she were another girl or if Xie Jilingâs roommates were hereâ¦
They would immediately tell that Han Zhuofeng was just acting in a way that would evoke pity.
He was trying to get Xie Jiling to feel pity for him and agree to date him out of confusion.
Unfortunately, Xie Jiling didnât know.
She was still worried for Han Zhuofeng.
âI donât know if itâs okay for me to just drive back like this,â Han Zhuofeng said pitifully.
âWhat if I keep thinking about whether you would agree to date me or if you might reject me when I am driving back home? Iâm really worried that I might lose focus when Iâm driving,â Han Zhuofeng said.
Xie Jiling was speechless.
âThen⦠what should we do?â When Xie Jiling heard what he said, she felt too worried to let him go back just like this.
Han Zhuofeng sighed and said, âNo worries. I will try my best to focus.â
âDonât just try. You have to do it,â Xie Jiling said. Even though Han Zhuofeng had promised her, she still felt worried.
Xie Jiling thought about it. She opened the car door and sat back in the passenger seat.
Han Zhuofeng looked at her in surprise.
Xie Jiling said, âIâm worried about you going back by yourself. What if you canât concentrate? I will go back with you.â
âAnd you are going to go back by yourself after you send me home?â Han Zhuofeng shook his head and said, âIâm too worried about you going back by yourself.â
Xie Jiling didnât know what to say.
It⦠It seemed like an endless cycle.
Han Zhuofeng thought about it and said, âWhy donât you come back to the family home with me?â
âNo.â Xie Jiling rejected it without even thinking about it.
How could she stay at their family home?
That was ridiculous.
âItâs fine. The family home has a lot of rooms. Iâm just too worried to let you go back by yourself.â Han Zhuofeng said, âHowâs this? I will drive you back to school when I leave for the filming location, and you wonât be late for class.â
âNo. No.â Xie Jiling quickly waved her hand and said, âThatâs too troublesome.â
âIt has been decided.â Han Zhuofeng refused to give Xie Jiling any chance to reject him.
She was already in the car, so Han Zhuofeng quickly drove away, refusing to give Xie Jiling any chance to get out of the car.
Han Zhuofeng steered the car forward and reminded, âBuckle up.â
Xie Jiling was speechless.
Han Zhuofeng had just confessed to her.
She hadnât even gotten the chance to have a quiet moment by herself. Now, she was once again in a car with Han Zhuofeng.
With the limited space in the car, Xie Jiling had to sit close to him. Xie Jiling was so nervous that she had long lost the ability to think.
When she heard what Han Zhuofeng said, she quickly buckled up in an obedient manner.
At this point, it was already impossible for her to get out of the car.
Xie Jiling didnât regret getting back into the car.
She would at least be able to confirm that Han Zhuofeng managed to get back home safely.
She wouldnât have to worry about him in her dorm.
However, Xie Jiling was just ashamed of the thought of staying the night at their family home.
During the entire ride, she was in a dilemma, thinking about whether she should run away or not when they arrived.
She could run so fast that Han Zhuofeng wouldnât be able to catch her.
But then, she immediately changed her mind.
Han Zhuofeng was driving. How could he not catch up with her?
It was really late. It wouldnât be good to continue these shenanigans.
Therefore, the thought of getting out of the car and running away was unrealistic.
During the entire ride, Xie Jiling kept brainstorming. Still, she couldnât come up with any solution.
Unknowingly, the car had already arrived at the family home.
Han Zhuofeng got out of the car. He walked to the other side and opened the door for Xie Jiling.
Xie Jiling struggled one last time. âI will take the train or the taxi back to school.â
âNo way,â Han Zhuofeng said, âIf I would just allow you to go back by yourself, why did I even bother to drive you to school?â
âItâs too crowded at the subway station, and itâs already so late. If you take the cab, you would be in the cab by yourself as a girl with a stranger as a driver. Thatâs too worrisome,â Han Zhuofeng said.
He didnât urge Xie Jiling to get out of the car. He just waited at the side.
âYou can either go back to the family home with me, or I can send you back to school now.â It would just be a few more trips, and it would allow him to spend more time with Xie Jiling as well, which was great.
Xie Jiling had no choice but to get out of the car.
Han Zhuofeng couldnât help but smile.
He could stay with Xie Jiling tonight.
This was really good.
His grandparents would never allow him to stay in Xie Jilingâs room like how he did when they were in Ta Town.
But since Xie Jiling had decided to stay here for the night, the grandparents would be responsible for her.
When they were in Ta Town, he could say that he was scared.
He could not do such a thing tonight.
But even though they would be staying in different rooms, Han Zhuofeng was happy as long as they were in the same house and under the same roof.
He felt even happier as he thought about how he would get to eat breakfast with her tomorrow morning.
Han Zhuofeng was so happy that he almost started laughing.
At this moment, Han Zhuofeng was so happy that he didnât even think much as he grabbed Xie Jilingâs hand and stepped forward.
The series of movements were very natural.
When Han Zhuofeng held Xie Jilingâs hand, she felt an electric shock.
Xie Jiling subconsciously struggled.
Han Zhuofeng then realized that they were holding hands.
âErm⦠We were previously holding hands like this,â Han Zhuofeng said.
âThat was different.â Xie Jiling struggled again. âIt happened because you were scared.â
âWell, Iâm scared that you might run away,â Han Zhuofeng answered.
He definitely wouldnât let her go.
Xie Jiling was dumbfounded.
What if Old Mrs. Han saw this and she misunderstood?