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

Chapter 354 I Don't Want Her to Feel Uncomfortable

He lowered his eyelids, picked up the microphone, walked over to Lin Shi, and put his arm around his shoulder.

Lin Shi glanced at him, then continued singing, seemingly unconcerned.

Lin Shih's stage presence exploded, and he began to showcase his rap and dance. The music was energetic, the lights were dazzling, and the microphone covered half of his face, making him look like he was on cloud nine.

Qin Zhao rubbed his ears, exchanged a glance with Shen Yanci, and smiled knowingly.

Her eyes were bright, and her eyebrows curved into a smile.

Perhaps it was the way she looked at him, or perhaps it was her overly innocent smile directed at him.

Shen Yanci paused for a moment before laughing along with her.

His gaze shifted to Lin Shi in the center of the stage, and amidst the fading, restless music, the curve of his lips widened.

Lin Shi didn't forget to interact with fans during his performance; while singing, he made a gesture of respect to Qin Zhao.

When he tried to look away, he suddenly saw Shen Yanci's smiling face, which was full of affection. He frowned and turned his head away with a look of confusion, disgust and revulsion.

"..."

The day Shen Yan declined Lin Shi's invitation to go out and play ball, Qin Zhao happened to be in class.

Upon meeting, Lin Shi put his hands in his pockets and asked in a spirited tone, "Are you still getting the hang of it today?"

Shen Yanci said lazily, "It's hard to say."

Lin Shi twitched his lips: "You're getting more and more shameless."

He was in a bit of a slump, making two mistakes. Shen Yanci, on the other hand, was aggressive this time, starting with a long-range thin shot.

He leaned down, his gaze sweeping back and forth across the almost imperceptible gap, his eyes focused and earnest.

—The cue ball just missed, bounced back to the middle, and ended up in a good position.

Lin Shi laughed and said, "Serves you right for showing off!"

Shen Yanci looked at the cue ball that had moved to the center, pressed his lips together, and closed his eyelids.

He slowly put away his club, perhaps to save face: "Wasn't that cool?"

"..."

Lin Shi scoffed at his behavior, but honestly struck a pose while he was playing. When he turned around and realized there were no cameras to film him, he said, "I should have called Qin Zhao to join me."

Shen Yanci thoughtfully picked up her phone: "I'll take the picture for you."

Lin Shi's profile revealed his jawline.

"..."

After taking the photos of Lin, he glanced at him and said, "It's no use trying to curry favor with me."

Shen Yanci readily agreed: "Then one hundred thousand per sheet."

"..."

The two players were neck and neck, but Lin Shi ultimately won by a margin of 3 points.

"Yes!" Lin Shi clenched his fists and pulled them down in a celebratory gesture.

He raised his chin and looked at Shen Yanci: "Do you submit?"

Shen Yanci, leaning on his cue stick, asked, "Want to play another game?"

"No fun." Lin Shi was in high spirits; he had already tasted the sweetness of victory. Besides, as an idol with a strong sense of decency, he had to do physical training every day. "Let's go swimming."

The club offers unparalleled privacy, so you don't have to worry about being photographed.

The two changed into their swimsuits, swam a few laps, and then rested on the shore.

Shen Yanci glanced at Lin Shi, who was drying his hair, and asked, "You're leaving the day after tomorrow?"

Lin Shi subconsciously hummed in agreement, paused in drying his hair, and glanced at him sideways: "What's it to you?" He looked displeased.

"That's not what I meant." Shen Yanci raised his eyelids slightly and said in a slightly raised tone, "If you're worried, stay a little longer."

His voice was low and gentle, without a trace of sarcasm, and even more sincere.

Lin Shi was now confused. He looked him over for a few seconds and asked, "You can speak human language?"

Shen Yanci ignored his sarcasm, her gaze fixed on the shimmering water, and lowered her voice: "Zhaozhao is very relaxed when you're here."

Lin Shi snorted: "That's personal charisma!"

Shen Yanci replied noncommittally, "Explain further."

Lin Shi is carefree and sometimes acts recklessly.

However, Qin Zhao did not seem to find him "dangerous" and did not resist his approach.

Is it just because of blood ties?

Lin Shi was completely bewildered: "What are you talking about? Isn't it a universally acknowledged fact that I'm charming?"

How can I acquire your charm?

"It's innate," Lin Shi answered decisively, tossing his hair. "It's one of a kind in the world; no one else can imitate it."

"..."

Shen Yanci bent his fingers, his knuckles pressing against the cool pool wall, his tone casual yet probing: "How do you and Zhaozhao usually get along?"

"What do you mean, 'how to get along'? Just get along however you want."

"And when she felt uncomfortable?" Shen Yanci pursed his lips. "What did you do when she was feeling down and uncomfortable during those two years?"

Lin Shi's nonchalant expression vanished for a moment as water from his hair splashed onto his face. He then expressionlessly wiped the water droplets off his face.

He knew Shen Yanci had ulterior motives for inviting him out. He raised an eyebrow: "Why should I tell you?"

After saying that, he rolled his eyes and leaned closer with a sly look: "Did you realize that you two don't get along and are going to break up?"

His movements created a splash of water, which slapped against the stone walls of the pool, creating rapid, chaotic ripples.

Shen Yanci's eyelids were closed, the light casting a small shadow under his eyes. His lips were pressed together, and when he spoke, a dull, indistinct pain came through:

"Maybe I did something wrong. When she's with me, it's like she's on edge. When you're around, that tension eases, and she feels more comfortable."

Lin Shih did not deny it at all: "The difference in character is immediately apparent!"

"I am the sun, shining on the earth. To be with me is to be with the light."

"And someone as heartless, wicked, and despicable as you, coveting someone else's sister. No wonder everyone around you is on edge!"

He got angrier and angrier as he spoke: "I was blind too, who knew you had such a dirty mind."

After he finished cursing, Shen Yanci finally spoke: "I don't want her to feel uncomfortable."

His voice was so low it was almost drowned out by the sound of the rushing water, yet it was unusually clear: "Not at all."

His head was slightly lowered, and the glint of water reflected in his dark pupils. In that deep darkness, a faint trace of confusion and vulnerability finally slipped through.

It's like crushing your own powerlessness and then calmly laying it out.

Lin Shi paused, then fell silent for a few seconds, a rare occurrence for him.

He looked away, roughly combed his hair back a couple of times with his hands, and said, whether he was angry or amused, "Ber, are you sick in the head?"

Why pretend to be pitiful in front of him?
He put one hand on his hip, looked down at Shen Yanci, and cursed with a dirty face: "You didn't tell me when you had feelings for me."

Seeing his appearance, Lin Shi recalled Qin Zhao's dejected state a while ago and felt annoyed: "If we can't talk about it, then let's just break up sooner rather than later."

After he finished speaking, he met Shen Yanci's suddenly raised, dark eyes. He felt guilty for a moment, then straightened his back: "What are you glaring at me for!"