Hey Kid! Which One of Us Do You Like?

An Unexpected Encounter at the Bookstore

Chapter 5

An Unexpected Encounter at the Bookstore

She skipped down the street to the beat of the music, though Ming Jun hadn't actually returned yet. She went back to the dorm, hugged Wei, and shook her.
– Wei, oh Wei. I'm counting down the days until Jun returns, and Zhong too. – She paused, then said – Ah, I have to visit little Bi first. When they return, they'll go with me. Do you want to come along?
– I know you're still sad and blaming yourself, but let it go. Just blame fate. As for visiting Bi, of course I have to go too.
– Want to go for coffee? My treat.
– I'd be a fool not to go since it's your treat.

After having coffee, she went to the bookstore, heading straight to the cookbooks and dessert-making section. Then she walked past the trending novels section. Wasn't that Nan? What book was he reading? It seemed to be "Diary of Four Seasons, I Remember" by Ying Xue, which was her novel, and Ying Xue was her pen name. Could he actually like her stories?

She walked over to him and said:
– Do you like Ying Xue's stories?
– Huh? No... of course not...
– Reallyyy? – She intentionally dragged out the last word.
He pulled her out of the bookstore and led her to a cafe. He stammered evasively and said:
– If I tell you, you must keep it a secret.
– Yeah, yeah, just tell me.
– Actually... yes, I do.
– Really?
– I have a whole library of them.
– Oh, do you know who Ying Xue is?
– Who?
– It's me. I've posted so many stories online under the pen name Ying Xue.
– Stop joking.
– I'm not joking, I'm serious.

The entire afternoon, the two talked about Ying Xue's books, or more accurately, Ming Yue's. As she stood up to leave, she tripped over a stone. Oh my god! Was there anyone as unlucky as her? In reality, she would have fallen face-first. But a hand pulled her back, causing her to fall backward onto Nan. At this moment, anyone looking at them would misunderstand: a girl sitting on top of a guy. She calmly dusted off her clothes, stood up, and headed home. On the way back, she covered her face in embarrassment. Aaaaaah... that was so embarrassing!