Su Lingzhi suddenly asked back, "And you? Are you also from Beijing?"
This was the first time she took the initiative to get to know him.
Having known him for these days, she realized that aside from his name and body size, she knew almost nothing about him.
Fu Yinli confirmed, "Originally planned to go back at the end of the year, but maybe in a month and a half, the schedule will change."
"Why?"
"Because you are in Beijing."
His voice was low, carrying a unique charm, and his gaze was fixed on her, with deep eyes shimmering with a mysterious light, his stare burning and intense, strongly desiring to possess her.
Su Lingzhi's heart rate suddenly quickened, losing all composure.
A blush slowly appeared, reddening her fair face.
She avoided his gaze and remained silent.
Fu Yinli set down his water glass and casually said, "I'm going to change clothes."
Once he went in, Su Lingzhi slowly exhaled, casually picked up the water glass by her side, and took a sip.
It was warm water.
Realizing it was the water he just drank, Su Lingzhi's body stiffened, her face grew redder, and she hurriedly put the glass back.
Afterwards, there wasn't much hospitality, so Su Lingzhi escorted Fu Yinli downstairs.
The lamp shadows elongated their silhouettes, and Su Lingzhi said to him, "Take care on the way."
Fu Yinli gave her a final glance, bent over, and got into the car.
Housekeeper Zhao approached caringly, "Miss Su, we're heading back, you should too, the wind is a bit strong tonight."
Su Lingzhi nodded, "Okay."
After the car door closed and started moving, Su Lingzhi turned around as well.
But, just as she turned back, she saw a familiar profile standing under the tree against the light.
Soon, the man's gaze came over and he walked towards her step by step.
"Brother Yubai?" Su Lingzhi was surprised, "Why are you here?"
Shen Yubai appeared under the light, a clean shirt clinging to him, and his eyes reflecting the light, showing some coldness.
He spoke indifferently, "I called you, you didn't answer, I was worried something happened to you, so I came to check on you."
Su Lingzhi searched for her phone and found it was at home, explaining, "Sorry, it wasn't intentional, my phone might have been on silent."
"I know it wasn't on purpose, I just wanted to see you."
Su Lingzhi frowned slightly, "Brother Yubai, I think I was clear the last time."
"After rejecting me, you don't want to see me anymore?"
"I don't mean that."
Shen Yubai's face stiffened, "Is it because of the man who was just with you? Are you with him?"
Su Lingzhi was speechless and looked conflicted, "Brother Yubai, my rejection has nothing to do with anyone, but I feel that if we can still be friends, we shouldn't cross the boundaries of friendship."
Though gentle in tone, every word was like a knife, piercing his heart deeply.
If he kept entangling, they might not even remain friends.
Shen Yubai lowered his gaze in desolation, his throat tight and uncomfortable.
Su Lingzhi watched him worriedly; she never imagined Brother Yubai would like her.
In her impression, Brother Yubai was particularly rational, he should know her character, also having seen how she refused others in the past.
Not liking is simply not liking, she has always been unwilling to give anyone a chance.
Moreover, she had never sent him any signal of affection, so why did he suddenly confess to her?
"Sorry, Brother Yubai, you really are a good person..."
"Enough." Shen Yubai interrupted, "No need to say more, I should be the one to calm down, you should go back."
Su Lingzhi looked at him heavily, said goodbye, and went upstairs.
The evening breeze was slightly cool, sweeping across the street, leaving behind a lone, thin figure.
Fu Yinli glanced at the person in the rearview mirror, slowly withdrew his gaze, instructing the housekeeper to continue on the road.
…
Su Lingzhi returned to the apartment, stood at the window sill, and watched the lonely figure downstairs.
After a long time, Shen Yubai got into a car and left.
Her heart settled down as well.
After finding her phone, she discovered three missed calls, all from Brother Yubai, and her phone had somehow been turned to silent.
After a moment of silence, she found Zhuang Xiaoxi's number and dialed it.
After a while, it was answered.
"Zhizhi, what's up?"
Su Lingzhi replied, "Xiaoxi, Brother Yubai just came looking for me, I said some hurtful things, I want to trouble you to have Brother Zhuang Yuan go and accompany him."
"Okay, give me a moment."
After a short while, Zhuang Xiaoxi returned to the call, "I just had my brother go find Brother Yubai, don't worry."
Su Lingzhi breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you."
"Zhizhi, are you okay?" Zhuang Xiaoxi asked concernedly, even though she had apologized on WeChat during her birthday last time, she still felt guilty, "I'm sorry, Zhizhi, for abandoning you on your birthday last time and not standing by you."
"I'm not blaming you guys."
"Zhizhi, actually I've long noticed Brother Yubai likes you."
Su Lingzhi was speechless for a while.
Then Zhuang Xiaoxi continued, "Brother Yubai has liked you for a long time but hasn't told you because you were focused on your studies, he didn't want to burden you, so he's kept his feelings hidden for all these years. Although the confession is a bit sudden, he genuinely likes you."
Once those words fell, they were enveloped in a long silence.
Zhuang Xiaoxi frowned slightly, speaking up, "Zhizhi, I'm just telling you what I know, regardless if you accept Brother Yubai or not, I will stand by you."
Su Lingzhi uttered a sound of acknowledgment, "It's late, let's get some rest."
"Okay then."
After hanging up the phone, Su Lingzhi sat on the sofa for a while, waited for her emotions to dissipate, then got up and went to the bedroom.
As soon as she turned on the light, she was stunned, staring vacantly at the scene before her.
The previously messy bed was now neatly made without a single wrinkle, and the items on the nightstand were neatly arranged, clearly having been tidied up.
Aside from her, only Fu Yinli had been here.
Thinking back to how he dawdled while changing clothes, she instantly understood.
…this compulsive behavior.
Could it be that the messy room affected his ability to change clothes...
Su Lingzhi didn't think further, found her pajamas from the closet.
After bathing, she lay on the soft bed, with the night light on, drifting into sleep.
Tossing and turning, she opened her eyes, looking at the starfish pillow in her hand, imagining Fu Yinli's sleeping form.
He couldn't possibly have compulsive behavior while sleeping, with the blanket neatly draped over him, lying flat on the bed, stiff and motionless, right?
It's like she had caught his little braid and played with it wantonly.
But...
Thinking of his flirtatious side, the corners of her mouth slowly sank.
Just what kind of person is he really?
At this moment, she was a bit unclear.