After being attacked by the rich young ladies with hatchets, I chose to enter "sage mode".

For Bai Yu, rejecting Ju Qing was very easy; she didn't need to consider many issues at all.

Most guys would panic if Ju Qing, a beautiful woman, took the initiative to greet them or even deliberately got close to them.

But Bai Yu is an experienced person and would never do such a thing.

Ju Qing had anticipated Bai Yu's decisive and unwavering rejection.

The fact that Bai Yu pinned her against the wall outside the playground that one time was enough for her to know that Bai Yu was not a cold and aloof straight man, but a man who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, but who understood things very well but did not like to express them.

Why not call him a scumbag? Because none of Bai Yu's actions resembled those of a scumbag.

If he were a jerk, Bai Yu would have already started flirting with her; why would he still be so aloof?

If you ask, this might be a tactic of feigning indifference.

That's ridiculous. If playing hard to get worked on Ju Qing, then he wouldn't be Ju Qing. Besides, playing hard to get is the most basic and boring behavior.

After finishing the water, it was time to play basketball. I walked straight past Ju Qing and into the basketball court.

However, this time Ju Qing is truly determined to pursue Bai Yu relentlessly.

Perhaps Ju Qing was just playing around, having fun, and experiencing a strange sense of accomplishment from beginning to end.

But that's what makes someone a jerk. Wasn't Bai Yu in his previous life also like that, using the same mindset of playing around, having fun, and seeking a sense of accomplishment to flirt with one girl after another?

"Junior Bai Yu, how about going clubbing with your senior sister tonight?"

Upon hearing Ju Qing's words, Bai Yu simply turned around and glanced at her, revealing a gentle smile, and said softly.

"No, thank you."

The phrase "a smile as you look back" is generally used to describe female characters.

But at this moment, Bai Yu's smile as she turned around was like a sharp sword piercing Ju Qing's heart.

It wasn't a feeling of liking it instantly, but rather a feeling that resonated with my own preferences.

Moreover, Bai Yu usually has a cold and aloof demeanor, so this sudden smile created a stark contrast.

She quickly stepped forward, grabbed Bai Yu's arm, her face slightly flushed, and pleaded with a hint of shyness.

"Junior Bai Yu, you looked so handsome when you smiled just now, I almost fell for you! How about we go out and have some fun tonight?"

Ju Qing's way of speaking is really easy to make people like, and his expressions are also very on point. Just ask me, he praises you for being handsome, praises you for being charming, and even shows a shy expression. Who would be moved?

Although Bai Yu is quite handsome, he himself is aware of this.

That smile he gave earlier was all intentional, a deliberate attempt to flirt with Ju Qing.

You can't just keep getting flirted with every day without knowing how to flirt back, right?

Chapter 156 Turning the Tables (Bonus Chapter 11 for Monthly Tickets)

Of course, despite her attempts to flirt, Bai Yu wasn't particularly interested in Ju Qing's invitation.

Maybe in my past life I really liked going to those places, since it was easy to meet up with pretty girls, right?

But in this life, Bai Yu is a true sage, and his desire to go to those places is not very high, even a little low.

But how could Ju Qing make Bai Yu reject her so easily? Otherwise, she would not achieve her goal.

"Junior Brother Bai Yu, are you really not going?"

"Don't go."

Bai Yu answered firmly.

But Ju Qing's next sentence piqued his interest.

"Senior, you're all alone. You know... it's not safe for a girl to go alone. What if... she runs into bad guys? Junior, if you go, you can protect her, right?"

This sentence truly evokes a man's innate protective instinct towards women.

Even though Bai Yu knew Ju Qing was putting on a show, she was still somewhat tempted by his words.

This is a common tactic used by "bad girls": they constantly elevate you, making you feel that you can't live happily and freely without them by your side.

However, Bai Yu didn't need to put on much show to deal with this kind of tactic. She simply took out her phone and said something in a gentle tone.

"If you've had too much to drink, call me and I'll come pick you up."

This sentence directly backfired on Ju Qing.

In the past, most boys would have agreed to go with Ju Qing and then been coaxed into paying the bill, using her as an ATM.

Bai Yu refused to go with her to preserve his image as a good man, and then gently told Ju Qing that she could call him if she drank too much. How many girls could resist that warm and caring attitude that gave her enough freedom?

Looking at Bai Yu's gentle and handsome face, Ju Qing felt a slight flutter in her heart for a moment.

However, she quickly put that fleeting feeling of attraction behind her back.

She had to take Bai Yu there in person so that she could achieve her goal of flirting with him and getting the money. If she didn't go, how could that work?

"Let's go together, Junior Bai Yu. What if Senior Sister gets drunk and can't come back and runs into bad guys? You'd be worried, right?"

Hearing Ju Qing's words, Bai Yu thought this girl was a bit funny. Why was she worried?

"Wouldn't it be better if you didn't go?"

Bai Yu's words were a wake-up call, but they went against Ju Qing's wishes and were definitely not acceptable.

Rolling her eyes, Ju Qing put on a cute and charming expression and said in a huff.

"I've already made plans with my friends, how can I not go? Can't you even protect me, my fragile self, as a senior?"

Bai Yu originally wanted to say that if he had friends with him, he could come, but he thought better of it because he knew that this girl just wanted to take him along, and if he said that, she would have another reason.

"Okay, I'll go for lunch, and you have to cover the transportation costs, how about that?"

As soon as she said this, Ju Qing's expression was both silly and adorable; she could hardly believe her ears.

Bai Yu actually asked her to treat him to a meal and even cover his travel expenses. Is this the usual behavior of a boy?

But she quickly realized that if you're reluctant to part with something, you can't gain anything.

It's just lunch and transportation. When you get there, just pretend to be drunk and get away with it. You can make all the drinks for free. It's a sure thing, right?

With that in mind, Ju Qing agreed to Bai Yu's request.

"Alright, consider this my payment to you, but you must also fulfill your knightly duty and protect me, the princess, understand?"

"Okay, shall we go have lunch now?"

Bai Yu was a bit hungry, and since Ju Qing was going to treat her to lunch, she decided to act immediately without hesitation.

Ju Qing didn't refuse when he heard Bai Yu's words, and nodded with a smile in reply.

"Okay, let's go out to eat right now through the back gate of the school. Just tell me what you want to eat. It's rare for me to treat you, so you're really lucky."

Bai Yu naturally knew that Ju Qing's words were true. This girl probably didn't treat anyone to meals all year round, and she always received gifts from the sycophantic group. Isn't that an enviable life?

"I'll just have a bowl of beef noodles; I can't let you, senior, spend so much money."

Bai Yu didn't say she wanted to eat anything expensive; instead, she suggested very cheap noodles.

Ju Qing had no idea that Bai Yu only wanted to eat a bowl of noodles. She had originally planned to take Bai Yu out for barbecue or something, but this was the last thing she expected.

But when he looked up at Bai Yu, who was wearing a gray-black trench coat, black trousers, and high-top sneakers, his face showed no extra expression.

Reaching out to brush a strand of hair behind her ear, Ju Qing suddenly felt that Bai Yu was such a simple and honest guy.

"Senior, can I treat you to barbecue? Want to come?"

As soon as she said that, Ju Qing realized that she had never been so generous to a boy.

Bai Yu's response to Ju Qing's question was simple, just one sentence.

"Whatever you like, senior. I'll do as you say."

It was a simple sentence, but Ju Qing found it very pleasant to hear, especially when paired with Bai Yu's aloof appearance, which always gave people the feeling that she was cold on the outside but warm on the inside.

"Junior, are you usually the same way with other girls, seemingly cold on the outside but warm on the inside?"

Bai Yu answered Ju Qing's question honestly.

"No, senior, you're the first girl I've ever wanted to protect. You're different."

This sentence sounds exactly like a confession of love, doesn't it?

But Bai Yu wasn't confessing her feelings; it was actually just telling the truth, albeit in a straightforward and unpretentious way, which made it feel different.

"Is...is that so?"

Ju Qing felt that she was charmed by Bai Yu for a moment. Bai Yu's calm words were so genuine that they didn't seem like a lie. Even if Ju Qing thought it was a lie, her heart still raced.

Praising a defeated opponent is still praising a defeated opponent. Bai Yu was indeed flirting with Ju Qing, but Ju Qing hadn't fully realized it yet.

Perhaps Bai Yu had charmed Ju Qing, or perhaps Ju Qing simply wanted to eat barbecue, and so he brought Bai Yu to the barbecue restaurant.

There were only two of them, and the atmosphere made them look more like a couple than like a junior and senior.

Although Ju Qing was dressed in sportswear, it did not detract from her charm and outstanding figure at all.

Especially the beauty mark at the corner of her eye gave this girl a unique charm.

Every smile and gesture she made at Bai Yu was incredibly alluring, and she was also very gentle. So it's no surprise that Ju Qing is easily liked by guys.

It's not just Ju Qing's appearance that's appealing; her behavior is also a major factor, which is quite detrimental.

However, Bai Yu remained calm and unmoved by Ju Qing's gentleness and sweetness. Instead, he sat there like a king, waiting for Ju Qing to grill the meat. He was only responsible for eating. (Chapter 157: He's Got Stupid)

When faced with Ju Qing's advances, Bai Yu would either flirt back if she wanted to, or not flirt at all, or even not even have the thought of flirting.

However, Bai Yu was certain that Ju Qing would not show any displeasure until he had truly won her over.

Before you're sure if a guy you've flirted with is interested in you, the worst thing you can do is show displeasure. A single expression can be enough to discourage him. Ju Qing knows this very well, and so does Bai Yu.

So Ju Qing indulged in his own way, and Bai Yu simply ate to her heart's content.

Although none of his four ex-girlfriends could let Bai Yu take advantage of them for free indefinitely, he would even feel burdened if he did.

But it's different for Ju Qing. Bai Yu not only doesn't feel any burden at all, but has even started to consider whether to use Ju Qing as a grain depot.