Chapter 90: Chen Yan's Confession

  "Xia Xi, I haven't been drinking and it's not a momentary impulse. I'm standing here soberly to tell you that you've won, I surrender. This is something I've never said to anyone before, nor will I say it to anyone in the future. Even if I don't want to admit it, your appearance was an unexpected surprise that has turned my entire world upside down. I never thought I'd care about someone so much."

  Chen Yan was half a head taller than her, and his hand pressed hers against his chest, so that Xia Xi could clearly feel the vibrations of his thoracic cavity every time he spoke. It was unclear whether she was shocked or joyful, but she only felt her own heartbeat, almost at the same frequency as the vibrations in his thoracic cavity. This resonance, like a raging beast, swallowed up all her stubbornness and pride.

  "Many times I extremely hate your stubbornness, but at the same time, I even more hate my own clumsiness. Clearly wanting to get closer, yet always pushing you further away. I've always thought that love is something made up by literary people, how can there be such an illogical thing in this world...” He lowered his voice and silently smiled, still not saying those overly sappy words out loud. There's plenty of time ahead, don't want to shock her too much."

  "Tell me, can you accept me?" So proud of him, he finally put down his own arrogance and surrendered to his own heart.

  Eager words lingered on his thin lips, falling into Xi Xi's heart, "I..." Her answer almost slipped out, but ultimately got stuck in her throat. Today was too much for her to handle, she couldn't bear to watch Jiang Yan leave dejectedly one moment and accept Chen Yan's confession the next, even though his words were so sincere, his eyes so ardent, and the vibrations of his chest so moving. But who could guarantee that she wouldn't become the second Jiang Yan?

  Although she was overjoyed and the answer seemed within reach, she still needed time to think clearly.

  "I can't answer you now." She stammered and withdrew her hand from his chest.

  Although she knew she should respond that way, Chen Yan still felt a slight sense of loss. Why did she burn his rationality to ashes and yet remain so calm herself? "Alright, how much time do you need?"

  "Half a month, I suppose." XiXi thought for a moment.

  "It's been too long, you've already forgotten what I said back then. From now on, I'll give you one day to think about it." Chen Yan glanced at his watch and haggled with her.

  "A week" Xi Xi according to reason force dispute.

  One day

  Three days!

  Chen Yanguang wanted to make a "one" gesture in front of her, but his hand was slapped down by XiXi. "Hey! Don't be so impatient, if you keep pushing me, I'll give you the answer right now." She started to get anxious, and her facial expression became more vivid.

  Chen Yan smiled wryly to himself, three days was just three days after all. He realized that this would be the most difficult three days he had ever experienced since he could remember, but what choice did he have? At least she had given him a chance.

  On the way back home with Xia Xi, the two people were speechless all along. Chen Yan said everything he wanted to say in one breath, feeling empty and having nothing more to say, while Xi Xi had too much she wanted to say but didn't dare to speak up easily.

  Two people walked silently like this, the road today seemed especially long. Xi Xi felt that she had been walking shoulder to shoulder with Chen Yan for a very long time. She wondered if they could reach the ends of the earth by continuing to walk like this. As soon as this thought occurred to her, she became embarrassed and lowered her head, hurrying forward even more quickly.

  It wasn't until Chen Yan called out to her that she realized she had already arrived at the entrance of her own residential area.

  She hastily waved goodbye to Chen Yan, and he suddenly spoke up: "If you frame me, what if I don't get an answer in three days?" Such a childish thing to say, but he said it with utmost seriousness.

  He shot her a glance, "I'm not that bored."

  "No way, you have to give me a reply slip." Chen Yan slightly lowered his head, pointed at Xi Xi, then pointed at his own cheek, and smiled slyly.

  How could she have thought he was aloof and proud before? This spoiled look completely resembles a little kid who is clamoring for candy, seeing her not responding for half a day, and then speaking out to urge: "Hurry up, or I won't leave."

  "Alright, alright, I'm fed up!" She tiptoed and swiftly planted a butterfly kiss on his handsome cheek, then fled away. The sunset was just right, the scorching summer day had a rare gentle breeze in the evening, but this coolness didn't make XiXi feel comfortable. As she ran, her whole body was dyed red by the sunset glow, as if she were about to catch fire.

  What's worse, Chen Yan's voice came from behind: "Don't worry, I'll return this proof ---"

  Although it took three days of deliberation, her joyful expression had already written the answer on her face.

  If she still had a shred of uncertainty in her heart, it was swept away by his childish actions later on. He could put aside his pride and acknowledge his feelings, so why couldn't she be brave just once?

  My heart is so excited, I can't wait to announce my joy to the whole world, but I've made up my mind not to tell Chen Yan for now, and torture him for three days instead. Who let him tease me all the time before? A little girl's revenge is never too late.

  She's going to make him settle all the previous accounts.

  In a good mood, the appetite is surprisingly good. When Xi Xi got up to serve her third bowl of rice, Ye Lan finally couldn't help but mutter: "Eat less, you'll become a big fatso, and see who dares to want you in the future."

  "The last bowl, the last bowl." He ate until he was stuffed, and he wanted more! Xi Xi thought to herself with a happy heart, but carefully hid her delight on her face. She understood clearly that even if her parents were open-minded and understanding, early love was absolutely a sensitive topic that couldn't be touched unless absolutely necessary.

  Ye Lan said not to let Xi Xi eat too much, but she still picked up a piece of pork ribs and put it in Xi Xi's bowl. She suddenly remembered something and said to Xia Ming: "Right, I ran into Qi Yun at the supermarket today, and from her tone, Old Lu's transfer order is coming down soon."

  Ye Lan's mouth mentioned Qi Yun, referring to Lu Dongqi's mother. Lao Lu was naturally Vice Mayor Lu, and Xi Xi, as soon as she heard that there was a connection with Dongqi, her ears involuntarily perked up.

  "Old Lu is going to be promoted and transferred to the neighboring city. Let's wait for an opportunity and our two families will get together." Xia Ming was not surprised at all by this news, Lu Yan's promotion was a matter of time, not to mention the power of the Qi family, relying solely on his personal ability, this deputy mayor position was really underestimating him.

  "Hurry up and get ready before Dong Qi leaves..."

  "Where is Lu Dongqi going?" Ye Lan's words were interrupted by Xi Xi before she could finish.

  "Huh? I thought you knew, Dong Qi didn't tell you he's going to study in the US?" Ye Lan asked in puzzlement. You can search for "The Difficult-to-Resolve Grudge of the School Grass, Chapter 18" on Baidu to find the latest updates of this book!