Chapter 268: Shen Yan’s Confession

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“What? Do you want that drink?” The young man raised an eyebrow, his voice clear and pleasant.

“Of course! This is a drink that the school belle personally brought over, it has special meaning, right?”

“Well, then, it’s all yours.” With that, he closed the book with a snap and got up to leave.                                b

“Hey—”

Shen Yan had finally mustered the courage to take this step, how could she just watch him walk away?

She bit her lip and quickened her pace.

“Brother Qi, wait for me…” Her voice was as melodious as a lark, sweet and enchanting.

Qi Ziehen’s steps faltered.

Goosebumps rose on Zheng Jun’s arm. This “Brother Qi” sounded like… the rumored school belle had a crush on Ziehen. He didn’t believe it before but now, he did.

Another girl was charmed by Qi Ziehen. He considered trying his luck, but it seemed there was no chance. Zheng Jun felt a bit dejected but not too sad He made way for the two of them.

In this day and age, there weren’t many suitors as understanding as him Shouldn’t one gracefully step aside when they know it’s a lost cause? He was simply so cool!

“Xiao Yan.” The young man turned around, his fair face and gentle eyes, pure like fresh grass after rain.

“This is a cocktail I personally mixed, do you… want to give it a try?”

“I drove here, so it’s not convenient,” he politely declined.

For a moment, the atmosphere became a bit awkward.

“But the colors are really beautiful.” Reds and blues settled at the bottom of the glass, and on one side of the open glass, there was a yellow lemon slice as decoration, quite visually appealing.

He wasn’t too crude to her.

Shen Yan indeed felt relieved and smiled sweetly. “You’re right, safety first when driving, so can’t have any alcohol. Why not try it the next time?”

“Sure.” Qi Ziehen didn’t like drinking, but he was even less comfortable with refusing.

Shen Yan blushed and looked shy, her big eyes twinkling like stars in the sky Unfortunately, for Qi Ziehen, beauty and plainness no longer mattered, and he wouldn’t pay attention to someone’s subtle changes in expressions and demeanor.

“Do you… feel short of breath?”

Huh?

Shen Yan was slightly taken aback.

Qi Ziehen was serious. “I see you’re breathing rapidly, do you need to go to the hospital?”

“No… no need…”

“Are you sure?”

Shen Yan gritted her teeth. “I’m sure.”

“Your body is your own, take care.”

Shen Yan felt extremely embarrassed. She noticed the book in his hand and cleverly changed the topic. “Reading ‘Jane Eyre’ again?”

“Yes.”

“You kept reading it. Aren’t you tired of it?”

“No. Because each time it’s a version in a different language.”

Shen Yan made an effort to bring back the smile that she had just suppressed and once again hung it on her lips. “I admire Jane Eyre’s bravery and resilience.”

This time, Qi Ziehen had a genuine smile. “Yes, Jane Eyre can stay true to oneself, unwavering. It is indeed admirable.”

Shen Yan knew that Brother Qi liked independent and strong women and disliked delicate girls. So, in front of him, she always tried to show her brave side.

If… she were to confess to him here, would it also be considered a kind of bravery?

Shen Yan’s heart pounded loudly, but once this thought arose, she couldn’t suppress it.

From not far away, came the distorted and off-key singing of a female classmate, accompanied by a loud instrumental track. At this moment, confessing didn’t seem quite appropriate, nor did it feel romantic.

But if she didn’t confess… Shen Yan was afraid of missing this chance, and she might never have the courage to speak up.

One moment of determination, followed by hesitation, and then doubt.

She couldn’t wait any longer!

She tilted her head and downed half a glass of the cocktail, her cheeks instantly turning bright red, whether from the alcohol or embarrassment, she couldn’t tell.

Qi Ziehen looked puzzled by her strange series of actions, his eyes showing confusion.

“You should drink less. It’s too noisy in here. I’m going to the garden to get some fresh air.” With that, he turned and walked away.

In that instant, Shen Yan’s courage reached its peak, and before the young man could leave, she reached out and tugged at his sleeve.

Qi Ziehen asked, “Is there something else?”

She raised her head, gazed directly at him, took a deep breath, and, using the music to cover her anxiety, loudly declared, “Brother Qi, I like you-”

The unexpected happened in an instant.

When she called out “Brother Qi,” the noisy music suddenly stopped Due to this unexpected turn of events, the girls also ceased their laughter and turned their attention to the sound system, resulting in a few seconds of silence.

And in those few seconds, Shen Yan’s courage-filled “I like you” had already been spoken and couldn’t be taken back. Moreover, everyone present had heard

A dead silence.

Qi Ziehen was stunned, and Shen Yan was overwhelmed with embarrassment and frustration. The invited female guests exchanged bewildered glances, all in a state of confusion.

Although there were rumors of ambiguity between Shen Yan and Qi Ziehen in the class, most of the time, it was taken as a joke. But they never imagined that the aloof and cold school belle would secretly admire Qi Ziehen and even make an open confession?!

The girls exchanged glances.

Heavens, what happened to being aloof and cold?

Her image was ruined.

I thought she was so reserved and exceptional, but turns out she’s just like the rest of us, all crushing on Qi Ziehen?

Judging by Qi Ziehen’s expression, he was just as surprised!

This sudden confession, if it were mutual affection, would have resulted in everyone being overjoyed. But under the current circumstances…. it could only mean that Qi Ziehen wasn’t interested in her!