Chapter 9: Next time you lose to me, don't cry 3
At noon, Yi Youxi and I had lunch in the school cafeteria. The restaurant was beautiful, with a white hue and semi-open design. Through the corridors, you could see the scenery outside. In the middle of the tall and wide restaurant, there was a circular fountain. Water gushed out from the water column, and a silver flower bloomed in the air.
On the table covered with a snow-white tablecloth, there were fresh lilies. The fresh floral scent whetted my appetite while I ate. Yi Youxi and I sat face to face near the corridor and enjoyed the delicious food.
This shrimp is delicious! This pasta is delicious too! I stuffed the food into my mouth in big mouthfuls, feeling so happy that I almost flew to the sky!
Yi Youxi slowly put the cut pieces of food into his mouth, his movements were graceful and reserved. He made no sound while eating.
It was indeed the prince! I bit my fork and stared at him blankly.
The sun shines through the corridor, casting mottled shadows on the ground. Yi Youxi's slightly curly golden hair shines gorgeously in the sun. His thick and curled golden eyelashes flicker as he blinks. His blue-purple pupils are like violets blooming at midnight, so enchanting and charming.
The scattered sunlight fell on his hair and shoulders, and he looked like an angel in a dream, so beautiful and unreal.
Click…click…
A voice faintly came from behind a tall green-leafed potted plant behind Yi Youxi .
Huh? I looked at the potted plant and pricked up my ears to listen carefully. Why does it sound like the shutter of a camera? I looked at the potted plant carefully and saw a dazzling light shining from behind.
Someone is secretly photographing us! I quickly lowered my head and whispered to Yi Youxi, "It seems like someone is secretly photographing us."
"I've noticed it a long time ago." He didn't take it seriously and continued to eat slowly. His white fingers were still so elegant and beautiful even when holding the knife and fork.
"Huh?" He actually discovered it a long time ago... Am I too slow? Three black lines slowly climbed up my forehead. "Who is that person? Why did he secretly take pictures of us?" I asked in confusion. Could he be a peeping Tom? Could he be from the "Prince's Guard"?
"It's either a reporter or a private detective hired by my father ." Yi Youxi put down his fork, looked up at me, and said expressionlessly. His tone was as calm as if he was talking about the weather.
"Detective!" I opened my eyes wide in astonishment and asked in confusion, "Why did your father, ah, no, His Majesty the King, ask a detective to follow us?"
"Maybe he's investigating our relationship." He picked up the juice and took a sip. There was not much fluctuation in his blue-purple pupils, as if he was talking about someone else's business.
"Ah!" My heart suddenly sank, and I leaned forward and whispered, "Does His Majesty suspect us?"
"Maybe, so you have to act well." Yi Youxi smiled. His blue-purple eyes were clearer than the sea, and the pupils were filled with starlight.
As we were talking, the man behind the potted plant poked his head out slyly, trying hard to hear our conversation.
We must not let them expose our relationship! I'm still waiting for him to cancel his marriage with the princess and send me home! I glanced at that sneaky head, and suddenly an idea came to me. I picked up the napkin at hand, stretched out my hand and carefully wiped the corners of Yi Youxi's mouth.
He was stunned, but did not resist. The pair of blue-purple pupils looked at me and gradually lost focus. This moment is so beautiful! We really look like a couple. I wiped the corners of Yi Youxi's mouth, which had no stains at all.
The person behind the potted plant quickly raised his camera and pressed the shutter button hard.
Haha! After seeing such an ambiguous photo, the old king will definitely believe that we are a couple! I was secretly proud of myself. The man behind the potted plant took the photo and immediately rushed out of the restaurant holding the camera as if he had found a treasure.
I smiled and put down my napkin, but Yi Youxi still stared at me motionlessly, a little absent-minded.
Eh? What happened to my face? Why was he staring at my face without moving, and seemed a little distracted. "Yi Youxi! Yi Youxi?" I stretched out my hand and waved it in front of his eyes.
He suddenly woke up and looked at me blankly: "What's wrong?"
"What are you thinking about? You're so lost in thought." I glanced at him suspiciously. I acted so hard, but he was distracted at the crucial moment!
"Nothing." He lowered his head and took a sip of juice. His slightly drooping golden eyelashes covered his blue-purple pupils, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
After the talent show, Yi Youxi has become much easier to get along with than before. And he has been in a good mood recently, as if it was because I didn't leave Yadunis Island. Is that really the case? I supported my chin with both hands and looked at Yi Youxi in confusion. Unconsciously, I said the question in my heart: "Yi Youxi, are you happy that I didn't leave Yadunis Island?"
"I guess so." He raised his head and said calmly. His blue-purple pupils were shimmering, beautiful and mysterious.
"Huh?" I opened my eyes wide and stared at him motionlessly. Why would he be happy that I couldn't leave Yadonis Island? Could he...like me...
Thinking of this, my face inexplicably turned red and my heart beat faster, as if a deer was running around in my chest.
"Because you are still useful to me. If you leave, who will pretend to be my girlfriend?" Yi Youxi added. His blue-purple eyes looked straight at me, and the smile on his mouth was more dazzling than a diamond.
My mood was like taking an elevator, falling from the sky to the ground.
"You make me sound like a tool to be used. How inhumane!" I glanced at him resentfully.
"You are much better than a tool. We have conditions for exchange, right?" Yi Youxi revealed a smile more charming than a poppy.
"Yes!" I glared at him sarcastically, "When your engagement is cancelled, give me a diploma from Yadunisi Island. Don't break your promise!"
"Then you better behave yourself and cancel the engagement early so that you can go home earlier! But I have to warn you, being my girlfriend is not that easy. Since my father has sent a detective, it means he has taken action. No one knows what will happen next." He suddenly became serious, and a trace of worry flashed across his beautiful face.
"Don't worry, I'm not afraid of anything, not even tigers and lions. His Majesty the King won't eat people, will he?" I waved my fork fearlessly. Who cares if he's the king or the queen? I, Qin Xiaoya, don't care!
" Hmph." Yi Youxi smiled noncommittally, picked up the fork, lowered his head and continued eating.
"Because you are still useful to me. If you leave, who will pretend to be my girlfriend?"
I looked at him, thinking about his words. Was it really like this? Was that all?
