My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

For him, Wang Yuting was confident that she could overcome any difficulty.

"Oh……"

Lin Jiu sat in the tour elevator; its semi-transparent design allowed him to see every corner of the mall as it ascended. It was quite an interesting feeling; he was always the one being stared at, but now it was his turn to observe others.

You glare at me, then I'll glare back at you!

Wang Yuting touched his hair. Under the warm lights of the mall, Lin Jiu's hair reflected light like an angel's.

"Excuse me, wait a minute!"

As the elevator reached the fourth floor and opened and prepared to close again, a young woman hurriedly rushed towards the elevator.

Wang Yuting casually pressed the open button to let the other person into the elevator.

"Thank you, thank you."

The person leaned against the elevator handrail and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sales staff are prohibited from running around in the mall. You've let things get this bad in just two days of my absence?"

"Eh?"

The saleswoman looked up.

Wang Yuting stared at the other person with a cool and confident air, exuding an invisible sense of pressure.

"Wang, Manager Wang, you're here?" This young lady was a big fan of Wang Yuting. She was a little nervous at first, but her eyes lit up instantly when she saw Wang Yuting's outfit. "You look so stylish! Manager Wang, you're not here for work today, are you?"

After all, Wang Yuting always came to work in her uniform, and this was the first time the mall employees had seen her in casual clothes.

"Ah."

Wang Yuting nodded.

She pulled Lin Jiu, who was planning to hide in a corner and remain invisible, over.

Lin Jiu: "?"

"So cute!!"

The saleswoman's heart skipped a beat; it was the first time she'd ever seen such an adorable child, and she instinctively reached out to touch her. However, Wang Yuting stopped her possessively, warning, "Look but don't touch."

"Manager Wang, who is this?"

"He is my family."

"Oh, I see... Your sister is so cute! She looks just like you!"

After the saleswoman finished speaking, I suddenly felt the temperature in the elevator drop significantly, which sent chills down my spine.

Oops, did I say something wrong?

The saleswoman asked, trembling, "She...could she be your sister?"

"No."

Wang Yuting's eyes instantly turned cold.

Lin Jiu smiled helplessly.

From an outsider's perspective, it's normal to be mistaken for the younger sister.

Rather, it would be abnormal for anyone to be able to tell at a glance that the two are in a state of estrangement.

It would be fine if she were considered his younger sister, but if she were considered his daughter, Lin Jiu would feel a little sad.

After all, height is a major disadvantage, and this isn't the first or second time Lin Jiu has been mistaken for a middle school student...

"no."

Wang Yuting took Lin Jiu's hand and announced, "He is my boyfriend."

Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Confession Scene

"Eh?"

The saleswoman was stunned.

Not only her, but even Lin Jiu was stunned.

Just then, the elevator doors opened, and we arrived at the sixth floor.

"I didn't come here to work today."

Wang Yuting led Lin Jiu forward, holding his arm and flashing a radiant smile.

"We're here for a date today."

The elevator doors closed automatically, concealing the stunned expression on the saleswoman's face.

Lin Jiu will probably never forget how exaggerated someone's expression could be, it felt like a stone could be stuffed inside.

This must be what they call "facial expression acting," right?

Is this really a good idea?

Lin Jiu looked at Wang Yuting with concern.

Wang Yuting countered, "What's wrong with it?"

Lin Jiu was initially worried that Wang Yuting's work might be affected afterward.

Terrible.

Perhaps no one meant any harm at first, but as the story spreads, it becomes increasingly absurd and distorted.

It's like an author who writes cross-dressing stories. At first, everyone just knew that he was very experienced in writing cross-dressing stories. Gradually, it spread that he was very experienced in cross-dressing. Then it spread that his legs were covered with tally marks when he was cross-dressing. What version it eventually became is unimaginable.

Yes, that's roughly the idea.

Lin Jiu didn't want to affect Wang Yuting's work.

but……

Lin Jiu underestimated her.

This girl is straightforward, bold, and never backs down when it comes to Lin Jiu.

what?

Will being in a relationship affect my work?

Then find a job that won't affect you.

Lin Jiu held Wang Yuting's hand and reminded her, "We're not dating yet."

"He took my virginity and still doesn't want to date me? What a jerk."

"Your words are clearly ambiguous, and besides, that was their first kiss!"

"That was my first kiss, which I've kept for so many years. Of course I have to commemorate it." Wang Yuting glanced at Lin Jiu, her eyes gradually turning sharp, her tone unfriendly, "Could it be that you've kissed many people behind my back? Tell me, who were they?"

"No, that was my first time too."

Lin Jiu was chaste and averse to physical contact with others.

Lin Jiu generally doesn't have much contact with outsiders, but if a fight breaks out, there's nothing she can do; she has to protect herself.

In addition, he had no friends. Apart from Wang Yuting, the only person Lin Jiu could trust was the shop manager, Uncle Yang.

Thinking about it this way, Lin Jiu's social circle is really narrow.

This is also related to Lin Jiu's experiences in junior high school. People he thought were friends harbored unrealistic fantasies about him, and later became disappointed in him. Those people vented all their petty emotions on Lin Jiu, believing they were right, justifying their passive-aggressive behavior in the name of justice, and considering themselves partners of justice.

From then on, Lin Jiu found it difficult to trust others. He would scrutinize everyone with a critical eye to see if they harbored any ill intentions. Even with Uncle Yang, it took Lin Jiu a full year to consider him someone he could befriend.

Lin Jiu thought to herself, then looked up at Wang Yuting.

Even from below, the girl's beautiful face is flawless.

Lin Jiu wore makeup today, but Wang Yuting didn't; she only applied lipstick.

Lime-flavored lip balm.

The same product used when doing Lin Jiu's makeup.

Wang Yuting had no bad intentions; she just wanted to indirectly kiss the boy she liked.

Why did I trust you so much back then?

The idea suddenly popped into Lin Jiu's mind, but he quickly found the answer.

"Because I like you."

This was Wang Yuting's answer to him.

Even today, Lin Jiu can still find this page in his memory bookshelf.

Without concealment or beating around the bush, even when questioned by Lin Jiu, he was able to repeat himself with an even more resolute expression—

"I like you."

A wild and sensitive boy meets a straightforward and frank girl.

Once the fortress in one's heart is breached, there is no chance of resistance.

Despite Lin Jiu's appearance, this type of guy tends to spoil his girlfriend when he's in a relationship, and he's consistent in doing so.

Time and again, Wang Yuting sincerely expressed how much she liked Lin Jiu with an unwavering attitude. She frankly stated that she had liked Lin Jiu for a whole year, and this was not a momentary impulse. If he hadn't collapsed on the ground, she wouldn't have rushed to bring him home. She would continue to silently love Lin Jiu without disturbing his life.

"If you don't like me saying that to others, then I won't say it anymore."

Seeing Lin Jiu's complicated expression, Wang Yuting thought she had upset him and looked quite disappointed.

Seeing how upset she looked, Lin Jiu panicked and quickly said, "No, absolutely not. To be honest, I'm quite happy, it's just a little... regrettable."

Wang Yuting blinked and tilted her head in confusion.

"What's there to regret?"

"Look at me dressed like this..."

Lin Jiu released Wang Yuting's hand, spun around to show off, unknowingly attracting the attention of many passersby. But he didn't care at the moment; his attention was focused on Wang Yuting.

“I also want to wear cool clothes, and I also hope I can grow taller, taller than you. I also want to stand beside you, so that when you proudly introduce me to others as your boyfriend, I can confidently greet them. Instead of this, worrying that you will suffer social death and be seen as… a masochist.” Lin Jiu said the last sentence through gritted teeth.