CH 5.3

However, she did not take her leave and stood still, hesitating. For a moment, it seemed as if she found it difficult to start talking.

Lin Yuhe asked, “Is there anything else?”

His tone was as gentle as ever, giving the girl some comfort.

The girl next to her was also supporting her by holding her arm, secretly cheering her on. Finally, the girl gathered her courage and asked, “May I talk with Senior alone?”

Lin Yuhe felt somewhat perplexed, as he was not sure what else he could talk with her about. He was alright with it, but…… 

He raised his head and glanced at Lu Nan, who was standing next to him. It was unavoidable for him to feel somewhat guilty for holding the man up for such a long time.

Now that they were nearly at the dorm, Lin Yuhe was afraid to delay the other any further. Just when he was about to ask the other to head back first, Lu Nan merely made a small movement with his head and said flatly, “I will wait for you at the side.”

After saying that, he headed towards an old tree on the sidelines.

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Mbl tkaz vssj y ellr calyvb yp bla qynl aleeldle pzktbvzu. “Fldksa, R……”

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“……Ob?”

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“Elzz…… R blyae vbyv Fldksa byp yzoyup clld pkdtzl yde pvkzz byp ulv vs byhl y tkazqaklde.”

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“May I have a chance to recommend myself?”

Only then did Lin Yuhe understand the meaning behind the words ‘talk about a major life event.’ Feeling somewhat embarrassed, he subconsciously glanced towards the direction of Lu Nan.

Fortunately, both of them stood quite a distance away, so the other should not be able to hear them.

Affected by his emotions, the girl indescribably became even more nervous. “Se-Senior?”

Lin Yuhe averted his gaze from Lu Nan’s direction. Although he still felt surprised, he still gave a direct reply.

“I am sorry. I am not looking to date right now.”

Just like the same situation that he had encountered numerous times before, he gave the same answer.

It was the simplest and most effective solution, as it stated his attitude clearly, and no other explanations were required. 

Moreover, Wu Xin had reminded him countless times that he needed to tread cautiously. Not only that, but Lin Yuhe also had no intention of telling others about Lu Nan, intending to avoid attracting unnecessary trouble.

The girl felt so dejected that her shoulders were slumped forward. However, she still remained very calm, even though her eyes were rimmed with red. With a smile, she said, “It is alright. I still have to thank Senior.”

Lin Yuhe nodded. “It is getting late, so head back early and get some rest.”

The girl took a deep breath and nodded vehemently. “Alright.”

Waving her hand, she bid farewell. “Bye, Senior.”

With these words, she immediately ran off to find her friend.

Although she failed to get what she wanted, the corner of her skirt fluttered in the night as she ran, still looking as young and energetic as before.

Lin Yuhe did not linger any longer, as he turned and headed towards the old tree in search of Lu Nan. With a hint of apprehensiveness, he called, “Mr. Lu……”

Lu Nan lowered his eyes, shifting his gaze to him.

Since he was taller than Lin Yuhe, he always had to lower his eyes whenever Lu Nan looked at him. Also, his gaze was equally as cold as his personality, appearing motionless and inexpressive.

However, each time Lu Nan’s eyes shifted from above, it always gave Lin Yuhe a sort of illusion that he was entirely trapped. 

Lin Yuhe touched his nose and changed the way he addressed Lu Nan consciously. “Big Brother, let’s go.”

Both of them continued their way towards the dorm. As the night grew late, the air became colder as well. So, there were not many people on campus.

After taking a few steps, Lu Nan suddenly asked, “You are afraid of the cold?”

Lin Yuhe was rather unsure of the meaning behind this question, but the other’s scarf was still wrapped around his neck. So, he nodded and answered, “A little.”

Lu Nan continued to ask, “Since you are afraid of the cold, why didn’t you wear more?”

In actual fact, he was speaking in a very calm manner, but due to that usual imposing manner of his, it was inevitable for others to feel a little reproachful.

Lin Yuhe explained, “When I headed out in the morning, it was still quite warm, so I did not pay much attention to it.”

Lu Nan remained silent for a moment before asking, “You have waited for a long time?”

Lin Yuhe did not mean it that way, so he hurriedly shook his head. “No……”

“I was working in the morning and had a few meetings to attend in the afternoon, so I could not get away. When I could, I was delayed for a while.”

Lu Nan explained calmly, but Lin Yuhe was startled by what he had said.

Lin Yuhe did not expect that the other would give him an explanation. Wu Xin mentioned that Lu Nan had been promoted to a chairman, so it was needless to say how busy this man currently was.

What’s more, he was ingratiating himself with the other.

He stated, “It is alright, as long as you are busy.”

This time he finally remembered to drop the honorific term1.

Lu Nan remained silent.

When both of them arrived at the ground floor of the dorm, Lu Nan held out his hand with his fingers spread out. “Your phone.”

Lin Yuhe was not sure what he wanted to do, but he did not ask and just handed his phone to the other after unlocking it.

Lu Nan accessed the contacts list on his phone and added his contacts in it.

The white light from the screen shone on his face. Although it lighted up his cold appearance, it also enhanced the shadows beneath that brow ridge and high nose bridge.

For some unknown reasons, Lin Yuhe felt somewhat colder, so he quickly diverted his line of sight elsewhere. 

Once Lu Nan was done, he returned the phone to Lin Yuhe. “This is my number, so next time contact me directly. You do not need to head out so early.”

Lin Yuhe nodded. “I will.”

Lu Nan raised his chin slightly, giving him a hint. “Save the number.”

Lowering his head, Lin Yuhe went on to save the contact in his phone. Hesitating for a moment, he recalled the other correcting him a few times on the way he addressed Lu Nan, so he finally decided to type two words——

‘Big Brother’ 

Watching Lin Yuhe’s movements on the side, Lu Nan’s face remained impassive.

After saving Lu Nan’s number, he was automatically directed to the contacts list interface.

Under the ‘B’ category in the contacts list, there were no other contacts saved with the name ‘Big Brother.’

Only then did Lu Nan shift his gaze away.

Lin Yuhe locked his phone and raised his head. Just when he thought of saying goodbye to Lu Nan, he heard the man say, “You are still young, so if there are any major life events, remember to discuss it with big brother.”

Lin Yuhe was taken aback.

Ma-major life events?

He looked at Lu Nan, horrified.

This meant that…… he heard the confession earlier?!