Douluo Continent: After their charm was maxed out, they became simps.

After seeing Xia Bai in Chapter 37, Dugu Yan lost control.

Xia Bai slowly closed the book in his hand; the surroundings were simply too noisy.

The noise was so loud that he couldn't concentrate on reading.

"Hello, I'd like to borrow this book."

Xia Bai approached the counter and spoke to a middle-aged woman with black hair.

"This...this..." The middle-aged woman with black hair blushed and was so excited that she could hardly speak.

Seeing this, Xia Bai sighed softly.

It looks like I probably won't be able to borrow this book.

Just as Xia Bai was about to put the book back, a clear, melodious voice, like that of a nightingale, rang out beside him.

"Use my card! I've already borrowed this book for him."

Ye Lingling took out a rental card from her pocket.

Xia Bai turned his head and looked Ye Lingling up and down before he realized.

Isn't this the poor kid who was knocked unconscious by Tang San's elbow strike in the Soul Arena more than a month ago?

Ye Lingling blushed as she noticed Xia Bai staring at her.

She brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and said softly:

"The book you're holding and the book I'm holding are from the same set."

"Remember to switch with me after you're done reading; I haven't read this book in your collection yet."

Hearing Ye Lingling's words, Xia Bai nodded.

"Okay, no problem."

"I'll return it to you after I've finished reading it."

"Hmm." After Ye Lingling finished speaking, she stood silently in place.

Not being good at conversation, she didn't know how to continue the conversation at this point.

Seeing this, Xia Bai thanked him and turned to leave.

Ye Lingling looked up at Xia Bai's departing figure, feeling a sense of loss.

She reached out and touched her chest, which was still not calm.

It's strange, this is the first time she's ever felt so close to a stranger.

…………

Training plaza.

"Ye Lingling, what are you daydreaming about? Didn't I tell you to treat me?" Yu Tianheng frowned and yelled at Ye Lingling.

For the past few days, Ye Lingling has been spacing out a lot during training, and she doesn't know what's wrong with her.

"I...I'm sorry!" Ye Lingling pursed her lips and apologized to everyone.

After meeting that person at the library a few days ago, Ye Lingling's mind has been filled with his image.

I think about her before I go to sleep, during training, and even while eating.

Ye Lingling didn't know what was wrong with her! But deep down, she just wanted to see that person one more time.

Dugu Yan noticed Ye Lingling's unusual behavior and pulled her by the wrist to sit down in a pavilion.

"Lingling, what's been going on with you these past few days? Is something on your mind?" Dugu Yan looked at Ye Lingling with concern and then asked:

"If anything's on your mind, just tell me! I'll help you figure something out."

After hearing Dugu Yan's words, Ye Lingling thought for a moment and then told him what had happened in the library.

After listening, Dugu Yan said in surprise:

"Lingling, it's just that you've fallen for that person!"

Upon hearing Dugu Yan's words, Ye Lingling quickly shook her flushed face.

"How...how could this be! We only just met for the first time!"

Seeing Ye Lingling's shy expression, Dugu Yan couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle:

"Look how red your face is!"

Ye Lingling quickly covered her flushed face with her hands, thinking to herself:

"Could it be that I've really fallen for him?"

"Lingling, what does the person you like look like?" Dugu Yan asked curiously.

Ye Lingling has a withdrawn personality, so Dugu Yan is very curious about the person who can make her fall in love at first sight.

However, Ye Lingling shook her head and said softly:

"He was wearing a round-faced mask, so I don't know what he looked like."

Upon hearing Ye Lingling's answer, Dugu Yan's face showed a surprised expression.

You've fallen for someone without even seeing what they look like?

What if the person opposite you takes off their mask and turns out to be a middle-aged man picking his toes?

Dugu Yan expressed her incomprehension, but respected Ye Lingling's choice.

"Vice Captain, could you please give this book to him for me?" Ye Lingling took a book out of her pocket and handed it to Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan took it, glanced at it, and asked in confusion:

"Aren't you going to give it to him yourself?"

Ye Lingling shook her head, and said somewhat shyly:

"Could you deliver it for me? I'm a little hesitant."

Seeing her nervous expression, Dugu Yan couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle:

"I never knew Lingling could be shy!"

"I'll help you with this!"

Ye Lingling smiled happily when she saw that Dugu Yan had agreed to help her deliver the book.

Dugu Yan was taken aback when she saw the smile on Ye Lingling's face.

Having spent so much time with Ye Lingling, this was the first time she had ever seen Ye Lingling smile.

Dugu Yan clenched her fists involuntarily. If that person dared to betray Ye Lingling, he wouldn't be so ruthless as to take drastic measures!

…………

After a day of searching, Dugu Yan finally found Xia Bai's residence.

She stared wide-eyed at the luxurious detached villa before her.

"Could this guy be the CEO's illegitimate son?!"

"Otherwise, why would he be able to enjoy a detached villa all to himself?"

Dugu Yan murmured a few times, somewhat dissatisfied.

Even though her grandfather was a Title Douluo, her power within the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was only so-so.

The fact that this person owned a small villa naturally piqued Dugu Yan's curiosity.

Clutching the books in her arms, she walked to the front door and patted it hard.

After a while, there was still no sound from inside.

Dugu Yan frowned and continued knocking on the door.

However, there was still no movement inside.

This annoyed Dugu Yan. She was always the one being waited for, and no one had ever made her wait like this before.

Somewhat angry, Dugu Yan increased the force of her knocking on the door.

This time, footsteps finally came from inside, and the door was slowly opened.

Upon seeing this, Dugu Yan prepared to give the person inside the door a good scolding.

However, when she saw the figure inside the door, she swallowed back the words she was about to say, and her expression froze.

Wow...so handsome!

Xia Bai looked at the girl who was staring blankly in front of him and yawned.

Is this guy out of his mind?! He came knocking on his door first thing in the morning.

Don't you know that Xia Bai always gets up at noon?

"Hey? What are you doing? Why are you knocking on my door so early in the morning?"

Upon hearing Xia Bai's voice, Dugu Yan finally snapped out of her daze and stammered:

"Um... I... I came to give you a book!"

"A book?" Xia Bai asked, puzzled.

"Yes! This is the one! Lingling asked me to come over!" Dugu Yan handed over the book she was holding.

Xia Bai glanced at it and nodded.

"Wait here for a moment, I'll go get the book."

After Xia Bai turned and left, Dugu Yan clutched her pounding heart and began to pant.

"What...what's wrong with me?"

Why does my heart pound and my face turn so red when I see this person?

Dugu Yan covered her face, gently biting her red lips, her eyes filled with a sense of helplessness.

This was the first time she had experienced something like this, and she didn't know what was wrong!

(End of this chapter)