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

Chapter 333 I'm Not Going to America

Some people were sharing food and chatting and laughing.

They seemed a bit out of place.

The incident passed quickly, and their food arrived.

This restaurant is most famous for its noodles, which are mixed with a variety of other ingredients.

Qin Zhao ordered the sizzling beef, which was rich in oil and sauce and had a wonderful aroma.

Shen Yanci ordered beef tenderloin.

Qin Zhao lowered his eyelids, looked at the beef on the hot plate, and pursed his lips.

Shen Yanci lifted his eyelids and looked at her.

Qin Zhao forked a piece of beef and moved it forward slightly: "Do you want some?"

Shen Yanci paused for a moment and lowered his eyelids.

He took a bite of the beef.

The aroma of soy sauce and beef filled his mouth, and his eyes darkened slightly as he glanced at her.

Qin Zhao lowered his eyelashes, withdrew his hand, and continued eating.

They had eaten.

I played video games for a while and wandered around for a bit.

I just returned to Lanting Bay.

Qin Zhao's mood began to dip.

The scenery outside the window kept receding, and her face was reflected on the glass, fragmented by the neon lights.

Scenes of other couples I've seen flashed through my mind.

Flashbacks show Shen Yanci's lost and lonely figure.

The eyes reflected in the glass had a slightly watery look.

As they approached, Qin Zhao perked up and acted as if nothing was wrong.

She secretly glanced at him several times from the car.

Shen Yanci couldn't possibly have missed her gaze; she was being too well-behaved today.

She held his hand, fed him, and even peeked at him.

When the car stopped, Qin Zhao pursed her lips, then put on a faint smile.

She didn't get out of the car immediately, nor did she even make any preparatory movements to do so.

Shen Yanci tapped the steering wheel with his finger.

The pointers on the dashboard clicked and twitched.

Seeing him frowning in thought, Qin Zhao pretended to be relaxed and said, "You don't need to be troubled. I've said it before."

Shen Yanci didn't speak, but Qin Zhao raised his eyes and spoke.

"Smoking and drinking are bad for your health." She glanced at him. "Your body is your own."

"Be more careful in the future."

Pronunciation is so difficult.

Her throat went numb before she could even speak, so she pursed her lips and pulled the corners of her mouth upwards.

The atmosphere inside the car was very quiet.

Qin Zhao waited for a while, but he didn't speak.

She lowered her eyelashes and unbuckled her seatbelt.

When preparing to leave.

"What am I going to say?"

Shen Yanci spoke abruptly, his voice cold.

His eyes were dark: "Qin Zhao, what am I supposed to say?"

Shen Yanci's expression was indifferent, with a hint of coldness in his eyes: "What did you say once?"

Qin Zhao was stunned for a moment. He was standing downstairs in the teaching building, holding a cigarette, feeling irritable and depressed, and he also noticed her gaze.

Wasn't he here to break up with me today?

Shen Yanci chuckled. He shifted his gaze to the side, then looked ahead again, a mocking expression on his face.

"Everyone knows you're going to America, even Yoonche, whom I only see a few times a year. As your boyfriend, I knew nothing about it."

Qin Zhao was taken aback.

"You said you were sure you wanted to break up, and you avoided my touch like the plague, becoming more and more indifferent every day."

"I lied to myself like a fool, but in the end, you still made things difficult for me by breaking up with me."

His voice was slightly breathless as he said self-deprecatingly, "I was wondering why you were being so proactive today."

“You’re using the same old trick again, just like four years ago.” He looked at her. “What’s your reason this time?” Shen Yanci was like still water, her voice even lower: “Do you really think that after saying those words, six years from now, I’ll hear your reasons again, just like this time?”

A surge of bitterness welled up in Qin Zhao's eyes, and she glanced out the window.

The lights inside the car were dim.

“I’m not going to the US.” Her voice was a little hoarse. “The professor mentioned the PhD program when he was notifying the second author of my thesis, but I didn’t apply.”

Shen Yanci's pupils contracted slightly.

Qin Zhao lowered her eyelashes: "I didn't tell Su Yunche either. Maybe my brother exaggerated when he was bragging."

"I didn't tell you because you were in a bad mood those two days." Her voice was strained. "I didn't want to escalate the conflict because things weren't certain."

"The indifference you mentioned, perhaps—" she paused, pursed her lips, and tried to lift the corners of her mouth slightly, "is indeed my problem."

"I'm not saying this to hinder you in any way," Qin Zhao said slowly, her eyes reddening. "I know you're unhappy."

Both of their hearts skipped a beat.

"Dating me is really boring." Qin Zhao raised his eyes slightly. "Don't doubt yourself. You're really great."

"Don't feel troubled or annoyed."

She pursued him before she was sure she could handle a relationship.

They pulled him in again.

Qin Zhao forced a smile: "It's normal for couples to break up and get back together. I owe you one anyway."

"I'll talk to my brother."

She paused several times as she spoke: "From now on, drink less alcohol and smoke less."

Cheer up.

Shen Yanci was overwhelmed with emotions, and his voice trembled: "When did I make things difficult for you?"

Qin Zhao curled his fingers slightly: "You, don't want to—"

Shen Yanci's voice was low and hoarse: "How can we be happy if we don't get along?"

Qin Zhao looked at him, and a sliver of water fell from his hand.

Shen Yanci raised his hand, just about to wipe away her tears.

Tuk Tuk——

There were two knocks on the car window.

Qin Zhao looked up and saw Qin Qiong outside the window, and was stunned for a moment.

Why is Mom here?

Her face was still wet with tears, and she turned away to wipe them away.

Shen Yanci then noticed the tear stains on her face. He felt a mix of emotions, a tightness and a sense of unease.

He glanced at her and said, "I'll go down first."

He opened the car door and walked around it, saying, "Aunt Qin."

Qin Qiong smiled and said, "Is the passenger seat Zhao Zhao?"

Shen Yanci: "It is Zhaozhao."

Qin Zhao got out of the passenger seat and called out, "Mom."

Her tone was natural: "What brings you here?"

"Come see my baby." Qin Qiong paused when he saw her moist eyes, and glanced at Shen Yanci.

She closed her eyes briefly, smiled, and patted her head: "Why are your eyes so red?"

Qin Zhao lowered his eyelashes and stood behind her, preventing her from seeing her face: "I just watched a very touching movie."

"What movie?"

"Can not remember."

Qin Qiong looked at Shen Yanci: "Yanci, do you remember?"

Shen Yanci paused for half a second: "Hachiko: A Dog's Tale".

"..."

Qin Zhao glanced at him.

Qin Qiong remained expressionless: "Being moved isn't that important; Zhaozhao is better suited to happy stories."

Shen Yanci nodded: "It was my oversight. Next time, let's watch a comedy."

"..."

Qin Qiong's smile vanished. She took Qin Zhao's hand and said, "It's getting late, let's go home. Don't keep bothering Yan Ci. I'll have Lao Li pick you up and drop you off full-time tomorrow."

Shen Yanci's expression remained unchanged as he politely said, "Then I'll head back. Goodbye, Aunt Qin."

He looked at Qin Zhao: "Good night, Zhao Zhao."