Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 365 - 363: She’s Just Pretending to Sleep

After all the trouble she’d gone through to finally be with Xue Yang, Lin Xi certainly wasn’t going to sleep alone. She lay in bed, staring wide-eyed at the ceiling as her mind drifted. She couldn’t sleep; she just couldn’t fall asleep.

Lin Xi pulled the covers over her head, burying herself completely in the hopes that she could fall asleep. Instead, she was enveloped by the lingering scent of Xue Yang.

Great. Now I’m even more awake.

Lin Xi couldn’t sleep, and truth be told, neither could Xue Yang. But what could he do? That girl was a real handful, and he still had to protect himself.

Xue Yang closed his eyes and tried to force himself to sleep.

「Half an hour later...」

He was still wide awake.

A sigh echoed in the darkness. I wonder if she’s asleep yet.

Just as he was thinking this, he heard a faint noise. A small smile crept onto Xue Yang’s lips.

Then, in the darkness, he saw the bedroom door swing open on its own. A sneaky little figure appeared in the doorway, peering inside to see if the room’s occupant was asleep. Hearing the sound of shallow breathing from within, the small figure tiptoed inside.

Xue Yang held his breath, fighting the urge to move. He rolled over, turning his back to the small figure.

He had no idea his sudden movement almost scared her to death. She lost her balance and tumbled to the floor.

"AH—"

The cry had barely escaped her lips before Lin Xi clamped a hand over her mouth. I’m done for. Did I wake up Xue Yang? If I woke him up, he’ll definitely send me back to the other room. I don’t want that!

However, after Lin Xi sat on the floor for a while, the scene she dreaded never came to pass.

She cautiously got to her feet and snuck a peek at Xue Yang, only to find him seemingly fast asleep. She patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief. He must be really exhausted. I screamed so loudly, but he didn’t even stir.

But could he really not be woken? The truth was, Xue Yang hadn’t been asleep at all. Perhaps, subconsciously, he had known Lin Xi would try to sneak into his bed in the middle of the night, which was why he’d remained awake.

Following a now-familiar path, Lin Xi felt her way to the bed and climbed in, lying down with her back to Xue Yang. She didn’t dare get too close, for fear of waking him. So she huddled near the edge of the bed, curled into a tiny, pitiful-looking ball.

Xue Yang was aware of her every move, but he hadn’t anticipated this last one.

This girl... He chuckled to himself. Suggesting we sleep in separate rooms... I’m not sure if I was trying to punish her or test my own willpower.

Xue Yang gently closed his eyes, planning to pull her over once she was sound asleep. However, not long after closing them, he drifted off himself. He was truly exhausted.

As for Lin Xi, being near Xue Yang gave her a sense of security. With that feeling of safety washing over her, drowsiness soon followed, and before long, she too was asleep.

In the darkness, their bodies unconsciously gravitated toward one another. Only after they were pressed together did they finally settle into a peaceful slumber.

The night was deep, and the two slept soundly. Although summer nights could be stuffy, the air conditioner kept the room at a perfectly comfortable temperature.

「...」

The next day, Xue Yang’s eyes snapped open at seven o’clock sharp. He tried to move his arm but found it was trapped. As awareness returned, he realized that at some point during the night, he’d ended up with a little kitten nestled in his embrace.

Lin Xi was clinging tightly to the front of his shirt, her beautiful face pressed against his chest. She must have been sleeping very soundly, because Xue Yang could feel a large, damp patch of drool on his shirt.

This girl... how long has it been since she slept this comfortably? 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Just as he was about to move, Lin Xi’s lovely brows furrowed, and she snuggled even closer, as if terrified of being separated from him.

Seeing her like this, Xue Yang couldn’t bring himself to leave. Going this afternoon won’t make a difference, he told himself. He let his Xiao Naimao get comfortable in his arms, then held her and fell back into a deep sleep.

Xue Yang was a man of strict routine; he believed in getting up at his set time, no matter what. But today, he broke his own rule for Lin Xi. Whatever it is can wait until I’ve had more sleep.

「...」

When he opened his eyes again, it was almost eleven o’clock. Xue Yang had slept so soundly that he felt completely invigorated and brimming with strength.

"You’re awake?" a playful voice chirped from beside his ear.

Xue Yang looked down and saw her lying on his chest, smiling up at him.

"Good morning."

"Morning."

Xue Yang tightened his hands under her arms and lifted her until they were face-to-face.

"Didn’t I tell you to sleep in the master bedroom?" he asked.

Hearing this, Lin Xi feigned confusion. "I don’t know how I ended up in the guest room. You must have carried me over."

"Is that right? I don’t remember that."

Lin Xi began to spin a tale. "I remember it. I was half-asleep last night when I felt someone holding me. At first, I thought I was dreaming, but when I woke up next to you, I realized it was real."

Xue Yang chuckled to himself. This girl... She hasn’t learned much else, but she’s certainly mastered the art of playing dumb.

"Well, since you seem to like sleeping in the guest room so much, how about this: you can sleep in here tonight, and I’ll sleep in the master bedroom."

Lin Xi’s hand shot out and pinched his waist, hard. "Xue Yang!"

Since he’d just woken up and was still feeling relaxed, her pinch felt more like a tickle to him.

He suddenly flipped over, pinning his little Xiao Naimao beneath him. Lin Xi let out a cry of surprise as, before she could react, their positions were reversed. Her silk nightdress slipped from her smooth shoulders, revealing the beautiful scenery beneath.

Xue Yang had only meant to tease her, but now he was the one in a tight spot.

Lin Xi looked at Xue Yang and could sense a distinct change in him. This is dangerous!

The arrow’s already on the bowstring. It would be a crime not to collect a little interest.

Bracing himself on his elbows, Xue Yang leaned down to claim his prize. This was the feeling he had longed for, day and night. The one he had dreamed of in the lonely hours of countless nights. It was the missing piece of his bleeding heart...

Lin Xi gently closed her eyes... Xue Yang lost himself in the moment...

But at the critical moment, Xue Yang abruptly released her. He scrambled into the bathroom and turned on the cold water...

The icy spray shocked most of the heat from his body, bringing him back to his senses. I almost broke my promise. That was too close.

Lin Xi wasn’t faring any better. Her mind had gone completely blank.

Suddenly, she sat bolt upright in bed. No! This time I have to ask Dad exactly when he’s coming back.

True to her word, she immediately sent a message to Lin Zhenhai.

"Dad, I miss you. When are you coming back?"

When Lin Zhenhai received his daughter’s message, he was utterly baffled.