Chapter 7: Love Rival, Love Rival! Four
An Yixuan and I chatted casually as we walked to the cafeteria. An Yixuan took me to the third floor to eat. I still sat there obediently while An Yixuan went to order food. Seeing him busy, I felt a sense of peace and happiness in my heart. In fact, An Yixuan was very good to me. He must have started to like me. Although Yayi confessed to him, he didn't accept it! Next semester, next semester I will come to St. John's to be with him. At that time, there will be no Yayi at all! When I thought about it, I felt relieved.
I lay on the table, feeling sleepy. I couldn't help it. I had been staying up late and getting up early recently, which led to lack of sleep. Just when I was half asleep, I suddenly woke up with a start. That girl just now, the girl with an oval face! I had an incredible feeling! But, they looked too similar, the side profile was exactly the same, that nightmare girl! Her name was a little difficult to pronounce, but it was engraved in my mind like a knife, Xin Meng, yes, she was Xin Meng!
I suddenly became uneasy. An Yixuan once said that he and Xinmeng met in the second semester of high school. At that time, Xinmeng had just broken up with her boyfriend and went to An Yixuan out of anger. An Yixuan admired her courage. She was smart, beautiful, confident and strong. An Yixuan was just playing around with her, but he didn't expect to be together for four years. Four years! If it weren't for her, An Yixuan and I wouldn't have reached the situation we were in back then! Xinmeng, will she become my nightmare again?
In the second semester of my senior year, I clenched my fists. I just heard their quarrel. If that boy didn't do well in the final exam, Xin Meng would definitely break up with him. Then she met An Yixuan and got together with him in the next semester. Thinking back to what she said, she said she would find someone who was a hundred times better than that boy. Isn't An Yixuan the most suitable candidate?
"You are really sleepy, so finish your meal quickly and go back to school. You can still get some sleep there." An Yixuan had already prepared the meal and pushed me who was lying on the table.
I tried to control my emotions, sat down straight, and forced a smile and said, "Yes, I'm really tired recently, but this final exam is really important to me, very important!" I must do well in the exam, otherwise I won't be able to get into St. John's, and that will be the end of me!
An Yixuan picked up a piece of braised pork ribs full of meat and handed it to my bowl , smiling and saying, "Silly boy, studying is not something that can be improved overnight by not eating or sleeping. Eat well and don't think about studying. You have lost weight recently. Eat more. Aunt Li's braised pork ribs are great!"
I took a bite of the ribs and it was indeed delicious. The meat was very tender and not too salty. I didn't have much appetite to begin with, but after eating one piece I felt hungry and couldn't help but eat a lot more.
An Yixuan seemed particularly happy to see me enjoying the meal, and kept picking up dishes for me. In addition to braised spareribs, there were also shredded pork with cucumber, and mushrooms and vegetables. An Yixuan didn't like mushrooms, but I did. Seeing him pick out mushrooms for me one by one, I was deeply moved.
"Why did you stop? By the way, I asked Aunt Li to make some chicken soup for you. You can drink more later." An Yixuan said to me while eating.
"You really want to fatten me up." I said softly, but tears almost fell. An Yixuan is so good to me, can't it be an illusion? Will everything change when the next semester starts?
"I'm worried that your body can't take it. Also, don't drink too much coffee." An Yixuan said lightly.
"I know, I know." I pretended to be unable to bear it and obediently finished all the dishes that An Yixuan gave me.
After dinner, An Yixuan served me a big bowl of chicken soup. I rubbed my round belly and said pitifully , "An Yixuan, I'm too full. I really can't drink any more."
"Then drink it slowly. I spent money to ask Aunt Li to put enough ingredients in it. It can't be wasted!" An Yixuan put the chicken soup in front of me, his tone was unquestionably firm.
I pursed my lips and drank the soup in small sips. The soup tasted good, but I really ate too much today!
"Look at you, it's all spilled!" An Yixuan took out a tissue to help me wipe the spilled soup, and also wiped the corners of my mouth.
I felt a little petrified. He had never been so intimate before! Was his action hinting at something? I felt a sweet feeling in my heart.
"He's like a little kid, grinning foolishly while drinking soup. I wonder if he's become stupid from studying too much." An Yixuan tapped my head.
I slowly finished the soup, my heart was filled with a sense of unreality and deep fear. I didn't want to lose An Yixuan! That feeling was too uncomfortable!
The scene when An Yixuan told me to break up seems to be still vivid in my mind. I finally met An Yixuan again and finally got together with An Yixuan before her. God can't be so cruel! I can't imagine what I should do if I lose An Yixuan again this time.
"What are you thinking about?" An Yixuan took the empty soup bowl from my hand. "It's time to go back to school. If you go back early, you can still get some sleep. You are really too tired." There was a trace of heartache in his eyes.
"I want to stay with you for a while longer. Let's walk a little. I ate a lot and this is a good way to help digest the food." I said coquettishly.
"Then you must go to bed early today." An Yixuan tapped my head, "Otherwise, if you stay up late for too long, you will age quickly and become stupid."
"Hate it, stop hitting my head. If I get knocked unconscious, will you be responsible?" I stuck out my tongue at An Yixuan.
After dinner, An Yixuan and I walked around St. John's and ran into Lingdang. Lingdang was surprised to see my expression and pulled me aside and whispered, "You really came for a surprise inspection. How was it? Are you satisfied with the result?"
"Check your head. As soon as you get here, you meet someone confessing her love to him, and you also meet a... Never mind. I hope I'm just overthinking it." I thought of Xin Meng, but decided not to say too much.
Lingling looked very gossipy: "Confession, what confession? What was the result? What was An Yixuan's reaction?"
"I ruined it. An Yixuan neither agreed nor refused..." I spread my hands. It seemed like that was the case.
"Ah, that boy, if he dares to bully you, just wait and see how I'll deal with him. Whoever confesses to him, I'll teach her a lesson for stealing my sister's boyfriend!" Lingling immediately looked like she was ready to fight.
I quickly grabbed her and said, "Don't be excited, don't be excited. An Yixuan is very good to me. And what boyfriend? It's too early to talk about this now." My face turned red and I couldn't help but lower my voice.
"Okay, you're speaking up for him so quickly. As long as An Yixuan is nice to you, I will help you keep an eye on him in school." Lingling said, patting his chest .
"Who are you targeting?" An Yixuan shouted grimly at Lingling.
Lingling dodged and hid behind me and said, "I didn't say anything, Xizi, save me."
"Okay, you two, it's time for me to go back to school." I smiled helplessly and said to An Yixuan, "I'll come and play with you when I have time."
"Then do we still need surprise inspections?" An Yixuan looked at me with innocent eyes, "So there is still a surprise inspection."
"Didn't you suddenly show up at the gate of my school?" I asked in counterattack.
"Okay, okay, let's go back to school." An Yixuan smiled and sent me to the corner, repeatedly reminding me to be careful.
I don’t know why, but I always have a vague feeling of worry in my heart. I can’t really tell what I’m afraid of. I even tend to be distracted in class. The teachers think I’ve been studying too hard lately, and they all tell me to get enough rest. I think I really need to have a good rest recently.
After school, surprisingly, An Yixuan was waiting for me at the school gate again. I was happy to walk with him. This time, without Mu Yege and Xun Yiran, we could walk slowly together! He sent me home and asked me to rest early. I finally felt relieved. Nothing will not change. I believe that An Yixuan likes me.
