Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 270 - 136 A Moment of Terror, Li Yuan is Horrified

Li Yuan pushed the door open and walked in, only to see Li Zixia looking a bit flustered. Thinking of the "gossip" he had overheard outside, he glared and said, "Li Zixia, what were you muttering about? Saying bad things about me behind my back? Getting bold, are you? Tattling on me to Zhijin, is that it?"

Li Zixia made a face at Li Yuan and hid behind Xia Zhijin, whining pitifully, "Zhijin, you have to rein in my brother! He’s being mean to me again. He’s done nothing but bully me since we were kids."

Xia Zhijin stifled a shy laugh. Watching Li Yuan and Li Zixia bicker felt very warm and comforting. She quietly asked, "You haven’t eaten yet, have you? The food is ready."

Li Yuan asked in confusion, "You two haven’t eaten yet? You were waiting specifically for me?"

Li Zixia grumbled, "I’m so hungry my stomach is growling, but Zhijin insisted on waiting for you. You’re so thoughtless! You don’t even give us a heads-up if you’re not coming back for dinner. Zhijin called and sent you messages, but you didn’t reply. Bro, fess up! Where were you messing around?"

Li Yuan flicked her on the forehead. "Li Zixia, you’re getting completely out of hand. Your brother had important business today."

Suddenly, Li Zixia wrinkled her smooth nose. She sniffed at Li Yuan and muttered with a frown, "Bro, why do you smell faintly of perfume?" She then stared at him with wide eyes. "Bro, you didn’t actually go out fooling around, did you?"

Li Yuan’s heart skipped a beat. He had been in close contact with Little Fish in the car and must have picked up her scent. Zixia smelled it just like that?

He flicked her forehead again. Pretending nothing was amiss, he scolded with a laugh, "Li Zixia, are you part dog? Your nose is pretty sharp. You silly girl, what do you know about perfume? That’s the office air freshener."

"Air freshener? Is that what it smells like?" Li Zixia looked doubtful; she really couldn’t tell the difference.

Li Yuan didn’t care if she believed him or not; it was just a random excuse he’d come up with. He turned to Xia Zhijin, concerned only that she wouldn’t get the wrong idea, and said with a gentle smile, "Zhijin, I was so busy today that I haven’t had time for dinner yet."

Just as he’d hoped, Xia Zhijin didn’t suspect a thing. She nodded and said softly, "You sit down first. I’ll go heat up the dishes."

Li Zixia also wrinkled her nose. "I’ll go help Zhijin."

As he watched Xia Zhijin and Li Zixia go into the kitchen, Li Yuan patted his chest, his palms slightly sweaty. I completely forgot about that. After getting intimate with another girl, it’s very possible to carry their scent. Even the fragrance of body wash on an eighteen-year-old girl is unique, pleasant, and highly distinct. Little Fish has her own unique perfume, too. It’s a bit like lilies—fresh and subtle, only noticeable up close. Since I was intimate with her in the sports car, I naturally picked up her scent.

Li Yuan thought with a hint of relief on his face. Thank goodness it was the innocent and naive Xia Zhijin. If I were meeting Zhong Tingyue or Bai Weixi tonight, I’d probably have been exposed. They aren’t as easy to fool as the sweet and simple-minded Xia Zhijin.

A short while later, Xia Zhijin finished reheating the dishes.

At the dinner table, Li Zixia’s eyes curved into crescents as she heaped praise on Xia Zhijin with a giggle. "Zhijin, your cooking is truly exceptional! The twice-cooked pork, boiled pork slices, spicy diced chicken, and stir-fried tomatoes with eggs—everything is delicious. It’s even better than a professional chef’s and has that taste of home. Hee hee, Bro, you’re lucky enough for three lifetimes to have found a girlfriend like Zhijin, who’s so gentle, beautiful, and a great cook. You really hit the jackpot! If you ever bully her, I definitely won’t be on your side." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

When Li Yuan had brought Xia Zhijin home at noon, Li Zixia had instantly taken a liking to this innocent, pretty, and sweet girl who was now her sister-in-law. She didn’t just look like a fairy; she was also exceptionally gentle and an amazing cook. Most importantly, her grades were excellent, and she even helped Li Zixia with her homework. To her, Zhijin was the perfect wife and mother—presentable in public and a master in the kitchen.

Xia Zhijin grew a little shy from all the compliments. She lowered her head and ate her rice demurely, occasionally stealing glances at Li Yuan, her eyes filled with happiness.

Li Yuan took the initiative to place some boiled pork slices in Xia Zhijin’s bowl. He chuckled and said, "You don’t need to tell me that. I decided I was going to win Zhijin over the moment I first laid eyes on her. It’s called love at first sight. What would a silly girl like you know about that?"

Seeing Li Yuan looking so self-satisfied, Li Zixia couldn’t help but think of his diary and high school photos. She muttered under her breath, "Hmph, what a player. He sure moves on fast."

With his sharp hearing, Li Yuan caught her words. He frowned slightly and glanced at Li Zixia, a little puzzled. He wanted to ask her what she meant right then and there, but with Xia Zhijin present, he felt it would be too awkward.

Li Zixia poked at the rice in her bowl and suddenly asked with a cheeky grin, "Hee hee, Bro, are you and Zhijin going to Shancheng for the National Day holiday?"

Hearing this, Li Yuan glanced at Xia Zhijin. Seeing the deep look of expectation in her eyes, he smiled and nodded.

"Bro, I heard from my classmates that Shancheng is very beautiful and has lots of fun places to go..." Li Zixia began, before finally asking with hopeful eyes, "Bro, Zhijin, when you go to Shancheng, can you take me with you?"

Without a second thought, Li Yuan rejected her flatly. "Zhijin and I have important business to attend to. What are you trying to tag along for? You should stay home and study. You just transferred here; if you don’t work hard, you’ll have a tough time keeping up with your classes."