Shocking! The school heartthrob who was adopted by a wealthy family is actually a heiress!

Chapter 289 Don't you want to? (Revised)
Shen Yanci went outside for a while to get some fresh air, and subconsciously reached for a cigarette, but couldn't find one.

He slammed his fist on the steering wheel in frustration.

She says she likes him, but she won't even pull him along.

Qin Zhao's exam week is coming up, and the school requires academic transcripts for her application, so she needs to make up for her credits as soon as possible.

After finishing her exam, she went to Lin Shi's apartment.

Shen Yanci glanced at her after opening the door, his gaze carrying a hint of barely perceptible resentment.

Qin Zhao was taken aback.

Shen Yanci gave her a very aloof back view with no expression.

The sheep, who was about to open the door but was pushed away, thought: "..."

Hearing the noise, Lin Shi casually said, "They're here."

Qin Zhao hummed in agreement, her gaze falling on Shen Yanci, who was only showing her his profile.

Lin Shi glanced at him: "Ignore him. He's been looking really grumpy these past few days."

There are two light bulbs in the living room.

Shen Yan left the kitchen, and Qin Zhao followed her.

He rolled up his sleeves, revealing a section of his wrist bone, and washed the strawberries.

Qin Zhao looked at him for a while, then tugged at his sleeve.

Shen Yanci glanced at her: "What are you doing?"

Qin Zhao opened his palm, revealing a mint: "Want some candy?"

Shen Yanci lowered his eyelids: "You haven't contacted me for so many days, what do you mean by this?"

Qin Zhao: "I've been taking exams these past few days."

She remembered that he couldn't tear open the candy wrapper, so she tore it open herself before handing it to him.

Shen Yanci laughed in exasperation: "Even if I were a fish, I would be killed by your fishing methods."

"..."

Qin Zhao lowered her eyelids and pursed her lips: "You rejected me, can't I rest for a bit first?"

Shen Yanci choked for a moment: "Where did I reject you? Did I reject you just because you confessed?"

Qin Zhao pursed his lips: "You said you're hard to coax, but I won't abandon you a second time."

"Did you coax me? I think you let me leave quite easily." Shen Yanci glanced at her, his lips flat.

Then he said, "It's okay if you give up on me."

If he dares to act like this now while still saying he likes him, who knows what he'll do in the future.

"You're so mean, what can I do?" She clutched the candy wrapper, which let out a soft cry for help before crumpling. "I'm sad too."

The main problem is that she knows she's wrong, but she can't refute it.

She lowered her head, and sunlight streamed in, making her light-colored eyes appear misty.

Shen Yanci paused for a moment: "Then I'll apologize to you."

Qin Zhao lowered her eyelashes and looked at him.

"Didn't you say I was fierce?" Shen Yanci closed her eyes. Three years ago, she didn't trust him, and he didn't trust her either.

His thoughts had been hidden for too long and were too dark, so long that he was like a frightened bird; even the slightest hesitation or retreat from her could make him see ghosts and lose his composure.

He was eager for a result and took advantage of her vulnerability to begin, and then he chose to end things with her.

They were actually together for less than a month. Their relationship started and ended in a panic, so panicked that they weren't even confident that the other person truly liked them.

After their reunion, all he wanted was a little bit.

Now, there are more and more demands, wanting her present and future, and her past. "I haven't done a very good job either."

Qin Zhao's eyelashes trembled slightly.

After he finished speaking, he realized he had been too eager, as she showed no intention of changing at all.

He looked at her: "Of all the things I said that day, is that the only one you remembered?"

"I already know I was wrong." Qin Zhao held the candy wrapper. "I won't act on my own again, and I'll take your feelings into consideration."

"I won't pressure you anymore. Once you feel I've changed and you're ready, I'll ask you to be with me again."

"..."

Qin Zhao handed him the candy: "Do you want some more?"

"I'm washing fruit, I don't have hands."

"..."

Lin took advantage of his time to charter a yacht for a vacation while he was on the island.

The island has a high temperature, making it perfect for wintering.

They, along with Kuang Xu and Chen Yu, went along.

A salty sea breeze was blowing as Qin Zhao and Shen Yanci stood on the deck, while a flock of seagulls flew overhead.

Shen Yanci wore sunglasses, and his 1.87-meter height cast a shadow over Qin Zhao's face.

Her fingers rested on the railing as she gazed at the vast, azure sea, glancing at Shen Yanci through the corner of her eye hidden behind her sunglasses. Neither of them spoke, yet the distance between them grew ever closer.

Shen Yanci glanced at her out of the corner of his eye, his gaze falling on her hand as she placed it on the railing.

We can't hold hands, we can't hug, we can't kiss.

What is he pretending to be?

Lin Shi took a few photos and videos, then went into the cabin to spray sunscreen, using up more than half a bottle at once, even more meticulously than Qin Zhao.

After applying sunscreen, I went surfing in the sea.

Kuang Xu glanced at Lin Shi, who had fallen into the sea, then grinned foolishly as he climbed out, wiped his face, and continued to act cool. He clicked his tongue and said, "Still laughing? Your sister's been snatched away by someone else."

Lin Shi saw him and waved, "Kuang Xu, let's go together!"

"..."

During his break, Lin posted nine photos on social media.

The comments were overwhelmingly positive, praising the older brother's good looks, with a few interesting ones as well.

"I was freezing like a dog in the north, while Lin Shiyi was wearing short sleeves on the island."

"Who is that? What a handsome back view."

"Su Yunche (Lin Shiyi's teammate)?"

"He's not that tall, is he?"

"Who's that girl next to you? Is she your sister? She's so pretty, and just as handsome as her brother."

He saw the photo of Lin Shi's back and praised her for having good taste. Yang Ming kept nagging him about it, but he didn't plan to reply.

A comment followed: "So the guy next to her is the younger sister's boyfriend?"

Lin Shi chuckled dismissively.

But seeing that some comments below showed people shipping the couple, he simply replied with an ellipsis.

A cool, slightly aloof smile: "I got noticed!"

Lin Shih-yi: "Even if I become a top star, they still can't be together."

"..."

Shen Yanci's Christmas holiday was coming to an end after returning to City B from the island.

Qin Zhao followed him for a walk outside.

Shen Yanci lifted his eyelids slightly: "Were all those words false?"

"Ok?"

What you said when we broke up.

Qin Zhao couldn't quite remember what she said: "It must be fake."

Shen Yanci raised an eyebrow, his tone rising: "Should?"

Qin Zhao pursed his lips: "I've talked too much."

"Negative words are not the truth."

Shen Yanci glanced at her: "Do you like me now?"

"like."

How can I be sure if it's real or fake?

Qin Zhao's eyelashes trembled slightly.

Shen Yanci said in a low voice, "Anyway, I can't tell if you're lying, can I?"

Qin Zhao glanced at him, then lowered his eyelids again.

She said softly, "I'm not lying to you."

Shen Yanci's heart skipped a beat, and he closed his eyes briefly: "Who knows if what you're saying is true or not."

Qin Zhao paused for a moment, then said, word by word, "I've been pursuing you for half a year."

Shen Yanci's heart skipped a beat.

Her voice lowered a little: "If you don't like it, why have you been chasing after it for so long?"

Shen Yanci: "I enjoy the process of pursuing someone."

"..."

Qin Zhao felt that these words sounded familiar. Without thinking about it further, she asked in return, "Is it enjoyable to pursue someone in a foreign country?"

Shen Yanci closed his eyelids slightly.

Qin Zhao pursed his lips and said gently, "But if it's you, I'd enjoy it."

"..."

　Shen Yanci: Is it true that you don't want me to kiss you?
　　Qin Zhao:......

　　Shen Yanci: Then let's kiss!
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