At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

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"Yes, I've dropped out of school and am working temporarily."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Su Che became even more wary.

Looking left and right, he couldn't see that the girl was like him or had any mental illness.

He then pressed further, asking, "So how did you manage before? Did you run out of money?"

"Yes, I used to live with my grandma. But she passed away recently, so I'm all alone now."

"."

This time, Su Che understood.

Living in Tianhai City requires a certain amount of courage, especially for outsiders.

Now that the girl's family has passed away and her studies have been interrupted, she doesn't want to go back to her hometown just like that. It seems that she still wants to stay and work hard.

Therefore, she needs to find a way to save costs so that she can continue living.

"An Qing, is this why you want to live in my house?"

His expression became even more indifferent.

"I... um."

"Do you know how a normal man my age would handle a girl like you?"

"…Know."

The girl clutched the hem of her skirt, head bowed, silent.

"So you think I'll settle you down without charging any interest, then raise you like a flower, watering and fertilizing you, watching you make a name for yourself in Tianhai?"

"But...but you take very good care of your flowers..."

An Qing extended a small, snow-white finger from her sleeve and pointed weakly at the blooming flowers on the windowsill.

"?"

Su Che turned to look at the pot of fragrant orchids, but still shook his head.

"I was just using an example. What I mean is, even if I really wanted to keep you, I would have to consider my own strength and only have the means to agree without affecting my lifestyle."

"Hmm...is that so?"

An Qing's voice trailed off, but she seemed to still want to try—

“I won’t bother you… I’ll stay home obediently. I can cook and do laundry for you, and I can also help you buy groceries and do any housework. I… I can even find ways to earn money myself. I will absolutely not cause you any trouble, absolutely not.”

"..."

"How could that be?"

[Leaving aside the money issue, just having you sitting right in front of me is enough to make me distracted... How am I supposed to work? How am I supposed to create? How can they treat me like I'm not there and do their own thing?]

Even assuming there aren't any extra rooms in the house, and you can clearly hear two people breathing, how will your privacy be protected? Don't you care at all?

Su Che felt increasingly uneasy.

After a moment's thought, I decided to get straight to the point and ask questions at the core level—

"why me?"

"Huh...?"

"If I hadn't been the one who struck up a conversation with you yesterday, would you have extended the same invitation?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, An Qing bit her lower lip.

I knew this was a soul-searching test.

Until the sharp canine teeth bit through the lip,

Spots of crimson seeped into the tips of the teeth.

Only then did he firmly raise his head.

Looking him straight in the eyes, she said, "No."

"why?"

Su Che looked into her eyes.

Staring, scrutinizing,

I'm judging her with 200% observational skill.

lie,

Open the door immediately.

They chased her away.

There is no room for maneuver.

I am mentally prepared.

One breath

Two breaths.

...

A quiet atmosphere filled the space between the two, no more than three fists' width apart.

It seems they've determined that there's no way to retreat now, and lies can no longer fool them.

The girl's body went limp, and she finally gave up the pretense.

Honestly:

"because…"

"I've been stalking you for two years."

……

Chapter 8 Parasite Cat

Su Che dismissed his own guess.

What fake landmine?

This is a landmine.

Her eyes held no deception, and her expression proved it.

But, if what she said is true,

Then I should have discovered it a year ago.

After all, I am quite careful when I go out and come home. I am not the type to walk without looking where I'm going or play on my phone while crossing the street.

Is it because her presence is too low, or because her methods are too clever and leave no trace?

Looking at her innocent appearance... she doesn't seem like it.

Su Che was somewhat confused.

All these years, I've been all alone, always going about my business by myself.

Among their closest friends, Qin Nan was second to none.

Is such a small social circle even worth caring about?

【so.】

Why is she stalking me?

What is it about me that makes her so concerned?

The problem has returned to its origin.

……

Why are you following me?