They don't actually think I like them, do they?

"I asked these questions just to get a basic understanding of your recent life. I've said before that as my on-campus assistant, I'm only worried that there might be bad rumors about you outside of school, which could affect my image."

Yan Yuli's words left Lin Han speechless.

Yes, there's no need for me to explain anything to Yan Yuli, so why should I be in such a hurry?

Lin Han was anxious because Yan Yuli had become anxious first.

Seeing Yan Yuli suddenly become gentle and have an open-minded expression on her face, Lin Han had a bad feeling.

Although neither of them said it outright, they had indeed been in a "cold war" since the last tutoring session ended. Now that they had finally reconnected, Lin Han felt much more cautious.

That concludes this topic. Afterward, Yan Yuli drank alcohol much more frequently.

Finally, Xu Hui finished eating and drinking and sat down in a chair to slack off.

"Brother Hui, why don't you come into my room and rest for a bit?" Lin Han winked at Xu Hui.

"Huh?" Xu Hui was so drunk that he didn't react.

"Hurry up and go in!"

Lin Han was already being very considerate of their three-year father-son relationship by refraining from throwing this guy, who had such a terrible alcohol tolerance, out right away!

He was worried that Xu Hui would make a fool of himself in front of Yan Yuli after getting drunk, and lose all face.

Unexpectedly, Lin Han had completely overthought things. Xu Hui did indeed embarrass himself after getting drunk, and it was he who lost face!

He pulled Xu Hui up from his seat and pushed him into the room, while turning back to Yan Yuli with a reluctant expression.

After seeing Xu Hui into his room, Lin Han returned to the living room.

Standing behind Yan Yuli, Lin Han saw that the girl's face, as she drank, was filled with melancholy and self-blame.

Lin Han was slightly stunned.

She... won't regret it, will she?

029. How could he possibly be a gentle male lead?

In fact, Lin Han is not a cold-blooded animal; he also has feelings, and he has a very bad temper.

However, since his surname is Lin, in order not to embarrass all the Lin family members who have transmigrated, he will think about problems more rationally in many situations. Any unnecessary sentimentality will only affect the speed at which he draws his sword.

However, even Lin Han, who was like this, couldn't help himself that night. He admitted that, at least for a moment, he did have some thoughts about Yan Yuli.

If Yan Yuli hadn't pushed him away...

If it weren't for that push, Lin Han and Yan Yuli might have already gotten married. This is no joke.

In that atmosphere, both of them faced their own feelings and prepared to confess to each other. Then, without any reason, Lin Han was pushed away.

Perhaps Yan Yuli had her own reasons, but Lin Han no longer cared. His pride was hurt, and he left without saying a word.

In fact, Lin Han calmed down later and realized the truth.

If he had been more resolute, and had bravely embraced Yan Yuli when she pushed him away, her face showing fear, to help her share her pain, the story might have had a happy ending.

Just like what Lin Han said when he first took the bank card with 100,000 yuan from Yan Yuli: "Don't worry, I'm here, you don't need to be afraid anymore."

Yan Yuli was so moved that she shed tears.

Lin Han admitted that he had not kept his promise.

However, this was originally an option that the system gave him.

Does Lin Han regret it?

Do you regret it?

You touched me first, and then you pushed me away. What do you take me for? Xu Hui?

Since you're unwilling to be honest with me, why should I force my way into your world?

Even if he were to offer to help Yan Yuli, what if this senior pushed him a second time? Should Lin Han continue to fawn over her?

Lin Han was the one who almost cracked Cen Sisi's skull with his bare hands. He's not some harem-loving male lead. He still gets very upset whenever he thinks about it.

He also wanted to thank Yan Yuli; if it weren't for her push, he might have really fallen into an endless cycle of dating and being in a relationship with a popular person.

Lin Han had thought things through very clearly and had positioned himself correctly.

.......

Lin Han pulled himself out of his thoughts and looked at Yan Yuli's seemingly lonely figure. She was taking one sip of beer after another, her eyes filled with melancholy.

Lin Han smiled, shook his head helplessly, and felt that his previous idea was stupid.

What am I thinking? This big star is much more insightful than I am.

She chose to distance herself from him on her own initiative. A senior like her, who is so capable and ruthless, surely won't regret it, right?

Perhaps it's because we just discussed "Cheers" that I started reminiscing about my deceased friends.

Lin Han returned to his seat.

Upon seeing this, Yan Yuli quickly turned her face away.

"Didn't you say you would drink in moderation? You've drunk way too much!" Lin Han couldn't help but say, looking at the increasingly light wine jug in Yan Yuli's hand.

"It's nothing."

Yan Yuli's delicate face was slightly flushed. Her fair and slender hands gently held the wine bottle, swaying it gently in the air. Under the table, beneath her black skirt, her two long, white legs were crossed together.

Bathed in the warm yellow light, the senior student sipping wine looked incredibly alluring, a far cry from her usual youthful demeanor, exuding a captivating blend of innocence and sensuality.

"Shall we have a try?"

Suddenly, Yan Yuli turned around, raised the wine bottle and handed it to Lin Han, smiling slightly.

Lin Han paused briefly, then picked up the wine bottle in his hand as well.

"Okay, let's toast then. What are we toasting to?"

"What?"

Yan Yuli poked her lips with her index finger, thought for a moment,

"Then I wish Lin Han can meet more beautiful women in the entertainment industry!"

"??????" Lin Han was so frightened that he withdrew his hand.

"Kidding."

"You don't seem like the type to make jokes like that!"

"Cheers to Lin Han's ever-growing career as an artist." Yan Yuli smiled sweetly, stood up, and proactively clinked her wine bottle against Lin Han's.

Then, Yan Yuli tilted her head back and drank the beer in her hand in one gulp.

"Eh!!!"

Lin Han tried to stop her, but Yan Yuli had already finished drinking and placed the empty can on the table.

I drank it all!

Lin Han looked at Yan Yuli in disbelief. What happened to the promise to consider things carefully?!

This wine was so strong that even Xu Hui, who usually has a good alcohol tolerance, passed out after drinking it!

At this moment, Yan Yuli's face, which was as cold as ice, turned even redder, her eyes were slightly narrowed, and she seemed to be drowsy.

Lin Han had a vague sense of unease. Even if this aloof goddess were truly drunk, she probably wouldn't cause any harm... right?

"Senior, shouldn't we get down to business?" Lin Han asked cautiously.

At that moment, he had only one thought: to finish what he was going to say as soon as possible and then send this senior student, who seemed like a ticking time bomb, home.

Ugh, you're so annoying!

Suddenly, Yan Yuli's azure eyes widened again, and she shouted at Lin Han,

"Always talking about serious business, are you just trying to get rid of people as soon as possible?"

"Huh...huh??" Lin Han was dumbfounded.

Yan Yuli raised her fork, pouted her cherry-like lips, and her rosy face was filled with resentment.

"What do you mean, 'huh'? Be careful, or I'll bring out the 'Code of Conduct' and fine you! Be nicer to people, you hear me?!"

"Senior, are you drunk?" Lin Han asked in alarm.

"No!" Yan Yuli said angrily.

Oh no, he's definitely drunk!

Lin Han was on the verge of collapse.

He had never seen Yan Yuli so lively before!

It's like the adult body of the pure-hearted senior student was possessed by a little loli demon.

Her aloof and unapproachable demeanor vanished completely, and her shouting and yelling were even... kind of cute!

"Alright, Lin Han, I know you have a lot of issues with me, now listen carefully~"

Yan Yuli raised her index finger, pointed it at Lin Han's nose, and said in a slightly coquettish voice,

"What happened last time was my fault. I shouldn't have kicked you out without a word! I can tell you're angry with me! But I want to tell you that I was serious back then, and I was definitely not teasing you!"

Lin Han was stunned.

He stared blankly at Yan Yuli in front of him. Yan Yuli was also looking at him.

The girl's already flushed face seemed to turn even redder.

Then, Lin Han smiled.

I never expected that the aloof senior, who never seemed to bow down, would also worry about me misunderstanding her.

However, Lin Han never misunderstood her.

However, after hearing Yan Yuli's words, Lin Han's last trace of hatred for her finally vanished.

Seeing that Lin Han didn't react for a long time, Yan Yuli pouted angrily and stomped her feet.

"Lin Han, Lin Han, Lin Han! You big jerk, did you even hear what they said?"

"I heard you," Lin Han said with a smile.

"I've always been very gentle with my senior."

030. Knee pillow

After Lin Han finished speaking, Yan Yuli stared at him with her big, watery eyes for a long time.

Then, the girl grinned.

"Great! As expected of my handsome assistant, I finally don't have to listen to your songs to sleep tonight..."

"Huh??" Lin Han was taken aback.

Yan Yuli covered her face with both hands and twisted her body slightly, looking extremely shy.

In fact, two glistening tears had already welled up in the girl's eyes—tears of joy.

Yan Yuli's thoughts were always simple, but Lin Han didn't understand.

Because she had lost a friend in the past, Yan Yuli didn't want to hurt Lin Han by getting too close to him, but... she didn't want Lin Han to hate her even more.

For Yan Yuli, these two simple things were incredibly difficult, and she couldn't have both.

She never had the courage to tell Lin Han everything, and could only convince herself that she should give up rather than continue.

However, when Yan Yuli heard or saw Lin Han interacting with other girls in various places, she felt a sense of emptiness in her heart.

Before meeting Lin Han, she was all alone.

However, after losing Lin Han, she could no longer bear the loneliness.

Yan Yuli doesn't have many desires or extravagant demands.

I just don't want to be disliked, that's all.

Now, under the influence of alcohol, Yan Yuli's mind has turned into that of a child. She uses the most straightforward method, like throwing a tantrum and being a little arrogant, to frankly express her feelings to Lin Han.

Yan Yuli was finally satisfied.

"I'm so sleepy."