If you're not going to marry me, why are you flirting? If you dare run away, I'll sever yo

"An Ran, have you ever been in a relationship?"

Having just finished watching a tear-jerking romance movie, Xia Ningqi accompanied Ye Anran out of the theater, her cheeks still wet with tears.

"Waaaaah~," Ye Anran said sadly, "I don't even date, but I'd consider it if it were you."

"Don't give me that, I know you're not a lesbian."

"How could that be? Rumors are circulating that I'm keeping you as a mistress. Doesn't that prove my love for you?"

Xia Ningqi snorted, "If you really liked girls, would you ask me to watch this kind of angst-filled movie with you? Besides, I saw you buying romance novels at the bookstore last time. They're not just casual acquaintances, they're normal couples."

Ye Anran clicked her tongue, "Actually, I'm bisexual."

"hehe."

Xia Ningqi didn't believe it. In her opinion, Ye Anran must have another purpose in packaging herself like this.

Seeing her disbelief, Ye Anran immediately changed the subject, "By the way, you're not asking me this because you have a guy you like, are you?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Ningqi immediately denied it.

"How...how is that possible? I don't even usually add guys on social media, how could I possibly have a crush on someone?"

"Qi Nan, aren't you quite familiar with him?"

"Him?" Xia Ningqi's eyes darted away. "I hate him the most... You've heard about how he bullied me before..."

"Really?"

Ye Anran clearly didn't intend to let Xia Ningqi off so easily. She tilted her head and brought her large eyes closer, as if trying to see through Xia Ningqi's thoughts through eye contact.

Xia Ningqi blinked frequently, her mind starting to burn. Finally, unable to bear it any longer, she pushed Ye Anran away.

"Don't look at me like that..."

"What's wrong? Did you get caught lying?"

"No, I didn't," Xia Ningqi protested vehemently. "You were so close, anyone would be shy."

"Alright, alright, I'll let you off this time."

Ye Anran stopped what she was doing. "I remember you ran away when we got your nails done last time. We have some time today, so I'll go with you to get them done again."

"Forget it, I don't need to do it. I feel like even washing vegetables will be uncomfortable after getting my nails done."

Ye Anran put her hands on her hips and said, "That won't do. Your hands are so beautiful. It would be a shame not to get a manicure."

"Between good looks and convenience, I choose convenience."

Ye Anran said casually, "But what if a boy likes it?"

There was a moment of silence.

Xia Ningqi murmured softly, "Fine, I'll do it this once for your sake."

"Hehe, that's right, I'll take you to pick out a style now."

...

This was Xia Ningqi's first time getting her nails done, and she chose a matte light gray color, which perfectly suited her already cool and aloof appearance.

"Yes, you have excellent taste. This color suits you perfectly."

Xia Ningqi reached out and looked at the back of her hand.

Under the incandescent light, the already slender and long fingers appeared even more delicate and bony with the addition of manicure.

"Damn it, it's so frustrating to compare yourself to others! Why are your hands so chubby and plump, while mine are completely free of any extra flesh?"

"Being chubby is cute too, I actually want to gain a little more weight."

Ye Anran shook Xia Ningqi's body, "Stop with the Versailles nonsense! I curse you to wake up tomorrow with twenty pounds of extra weight!"

The two left the mall arguing.

Ye Anran received a call from Qin Shiyu.

"Miss, it's time to go home."

"I don't need you to remind me, I'll take a taxi home myself!"

Just as Ye Anran finished speaking, a black Cullinan pulled up in front of them.

After the car window was rolled down, the person sitting in the driver's seat was Qin Shiyu, the one whose phone call had just been hung up on.

"Qin the Dog!!" Ye Anran stomped her foot angrily. "You...you...you've been following me again!!"

"Get in the car, miss. It's not safe for you to take a taxi by yourself."

Ye Anran gritted her teeth, feeling somewhat helpless.

At the same time, Xia Ningqi waved goodbye to her, "You go first, I live nearby, I can walk back."

"Okay, see you in class tomorrow. And if you want to know dating tips, we can chat on our phones when we get back." Ye Anran gave her a goodbye kiss before reluctantly getting into the passenger seat of the Cullinan.

Dating tips?

I don't need this kind of thing...

Xia Ning, dressed in a white dress with a fluffy short-sleeved shirt over it, walked alone on her way back to her apartment.

The autumn evening breeze carried a slight chill.

The girl would glance at her manicured nails every now and then.

It looks good... but will he really like it...?

Oh well, what does it matter to me what he thinks? Anyway, he doesn't like me. He's making me look like a delinquent, always going astray with other women.

As Xia Ningqi walked, she was lost in thought, and soon arrived at the apartment building.

Just as she was about to go upstairs, she suddenly heard footsteps behind her.

I turned around instinctively.

Under the dim streetlights, a familiar figure appeared, and the owner of this figure was Qi Nan.

"Xia Ningqi? You just got back too."

Xia Ningqi crossed her arms and said, her gaze falling on Qi Nan's hair. "Hmph, at least you're obedient."

Do you like black?

"I don't like black, but I hate seeing yellow even more. No, to be more precise, I hate you as a person."

Qi Nan scratched his head. "I know you hate me, but do you have to repeat yourself every time we meet?"

"You can tell someone you dislike a thousand times, and it's not enough."

Qi Nan pursed his lips, noticed the change in the girl's fingertips, and casually complimented, "Did you get your nails done? They look pretty good."

The words fell.

The surrounding air quieted down a bit.

Xia Ningqi turned her head, her eyes sparkling with desire, and gave a soft hum, her voice slightly stammering, "No... I know without you saying it..."

"Okay, can we go upstairs first? It's so cold here..."

Qi Nan rubbed his arms, his upper body trembling slightly.

"Are you an idiot? You know it's cold, but you don't wear enough layers when you go out."

Can he blame himself? He went out at noon, when the temperature was just right.

The two walked upstairs together.

Xia Ningqi followed behind, and suddenly caught a whiff of a strange woman's perfume.

"Hiss~"

Qi Nan suddenly felt a chill run down his back.

How strange, I've already gone upstairs, why do I still feel so cold?

Qi Nan quickened his pace, walked through the corridor, and arrived at the door of his apartment.

The chilly feeling persisted, making him wonder if the apartment was haunted.

Why are you walking so fast?

Just as he was about to take out his keys, Xia Ningqi's emotionless voice suddenly rang in his ears.

Qi Nan shuddered.

"I'm cold, I want to get inside quickly."

"cold?"

Xia Ningqi's face was as cold as ice. "Don't forget what you promised me. If you dare to break your promise, you'll be in for a worse time."

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