Ding Ding’s mind short-circuited for a moment before he spoke, and after speaking, relief washed over him.
Alas, I finally don’t have to hide my sister anymore, terrified that the pain-in-the-ass ’dad’ of our dormitory might spot her... Sis, it’s not that I didn’t protect you well; you gave yourself away! While exasperated by her lack of fortitude, I also felt a huge weight lifted. Finally, I can relax! Finally, I dare to sleep in the dorm room! Finally, I don’t have to be afraid of a ’big daddy’ standing by my bed when I get up to pee in the middle of the night! Unlike Huang Wei and Little Dongbei, I’m not ostentatious. I never thought about swaggering through school. I’m just an obedient little bro who wants a peaceful night’s sleep. Is that too much to ask? I don’t think it’s too much.
However, just as he was about to get chummy with Han Lie again, using his new status as a brother-in-law...
He realized something wasn’t quite right.
Han Lie looked at Ding Yu, torn between laughter and exasperation, feeling certain the kid must have PTSD or some other serious condition.
Ding Xiang’s pretty face flushed crimson with a mix of shame and anger, and she quickly clarified, "What are you blabbering about? Han Lie is your Sister Yanfei’s good friend! We just met today!"
Chen Yanfei laughed so hard tears streamed down her face. She hugged Ding Xiang, leaning all her weight on her shoulders, gasping for breath.
"Your brother... your brother is hilarious!"
Huh?! I got it wrong?!
Ding Yu’s cheeks instantly flushed crimson, and his mind gradually went blank.
Han Lie sighed and patted his ’little brother-in-law’ on the shoulder. "My good buddy, I appreciate the sentiment. But from now on, let’s just stick to our existing friendship, alright?"
Ding Xiang, absolutely mortified, stamped her feet. Her pale cheeks flushed so red it looked as if they might bleed, and her forehead seemed about to emit smoke.
Then she glared at her brother, wishing she could bury the culprit on the spot.
Ding Yu’s scalp tingled under her gaze, his hands and feet trembling.
Sis, please, listen to my explanation! I really didn’t mean to sell you out! I... Damn it!
Neither of the siblings was adept with words; they both stood there with bright red faces, completely stunned.
The only one who could smooth things over was Chen Yanfei, but she was laughing like an idiot, wiping away tears.
Left with no choice, Ding Xiang shoved Chen Yanfei towards Han Lie, "He’s your tough guy, you deal with him!"
Mortified and furious, Ding Xiang hadn’t controlled her strength.
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Han Lie’s eyes lit up.
What could I do? I couldn’t just stand by and watch her fall, could I?!
So, he had no choice but to open his arms, absorb her momentum, and pull her into his embrace.
Their chests collided, and both let out a muffled groan.
As for the specific reasons... well, we don’t know, and we daren’t write them.
But, as reluctant as he was to let go, Han Lie didn’t misbehave. He steadied her by the waist, helped her straighten up, and then quickly, gently released her.
The rascal was actually quite the gentleman, Chen Yanfei thought. Though embarrassed and angry, she couldn’t bring herself to lash out at him, so she turned back to Ding Xiang.
"Little Sister Ding, are you looking to die?!"
"Who told you to laugh at me... AHH! Stop! I was wrong! My bad!"
Well now, what a pair of wimps the siblings were...
While the two girls were fooling around, the entrance to the female dormitory suddenly erupted.
The Humanities faculty had only two dormitory buildings: A for men and B for women. Their main entrances faced each other, while side doors opened towards the academic buildings.
Han Lie and his group were positioned outside the main entrance, less than 20 meters from the female dorm.
And as fate would have it, just as Han Lie was holding Chen Yanfei, three of his classmates emerged from the female dorm lobby—
Lu Yao, Wang Hongli, and Yu Yun.
The three had just woken up after sleeping in and were heading to the cafeteria for a meal that was neither breakfast nor lunch; their next proper meal wouldn’t be until evening.
Chatting and laughing, they reached the doorway just in time to witness the earth-shattering scene.
Yu Yun was instantly dumbfounded.
Lu Yao and Wang Hongli both swiveled their gazes to Yu Yun, their eyes holding a mixture of pity and mockery.
The next moment, Lu Yao dramatically whipped out her phone and started dialing.
"Oh my God! Something huge has happened! I have to tell the class monitor!"
Without a second thought, Wang Hongli immediately opened the class’s recreational group chat. Using her account, which she had diligently ’watered’ up to LV5, she posted a bombshell:
"I think I just saw Brother Lie’s official girlfriend!!!"
Like a drop of water hitting a hot oil pan, the group chat, which had been filled with desultory chatter moments before, instantly erupted.
At the same time, Lu Yao had already gotten through to Xi Luting on the phone.
Meanwhile, Yu Yun took several deep breaths, finally calming her tumultuous emotions. A faint smile on her face, she began to walk towards Han Lie, step by step.
I can lose, but I will never surrender!
Lu Yao and Wang Hongli’s eyes widened, their nostrils flared, and their cheeks flushed...
Universe infinite, Bagua lend your power, Heavenly Eye, open! We just came downstairs for a bite to eat; who knew we’d stumble upon such prime gossip?! If you’re not eager to watch the drama unfold, there’s something wrong with your mindset!
The onlookers were ecstatic, but with every step she took, Yu Yun regretted her decision more.
Where did these two girls even come from? They’re breathtakingly beautiful, aren’t they?! One is so vibrant and healthy-looking, the other delicate and shy—like opposite poles of a magnet, both exuding a powerful allure. Standing together, their contrast is striking, so vivid it’s like a 1+1=3 effect. How does it equal 3? Well, what man wouldn’t want to be right there in the middle of them! Even I can barely tear my eyes away; how could I expect Han Lie not to be captivated?
An unprecedented pressure weighed heavily on Yu Yun’s heart. She realized her impulsive act felt like a suicide charge into a battle she couldn’t win. Maybe I should wait for Xi Luting?
Just as Yu Yun considered slowing her pace, Chen Yanfei seemed to sense something and turned her head to look in her direction.