Unable to stand Sasaki's boastful face, Qi Weiqian, who was walking side by side with him, snorted and glanced at him:

"What kind of ability is a smooth talker? You can only bully those girls who are easy to deceive."

The pace slowed down until it stopped.

Sasaki turned his head and met her gaze, leaned forward a little, and tilted his head with a smile:

"If I were only good at talking, would you let me stand by your side now?"

Because Sasaki leaned down, the two of them were face to face, less than ten centimeters apart. Such a close distance... She and Xiangjun had never been so close before.

It's not that I reject him...but the distance is too close.

I want to look away and keep some distance, but I don't want to appear weak.

Qi Weiqian tried her best not to pay attention to the thumping of her heart, which was like beating a drum and making her whole body feel hot. She looked at Sasaki and said, pretending to be calm:

"That doesn't change the fact that you're a smooth talker."

Looking down at Qi Weiqian's lips which were painted with lipstick and looked very smooth and moist, Sasaki stretched out his right hand to touch her face and gently wiped the corner of her lips with his thumb:

"Yes, yes, yes~ I'm so smooth-talking. Qian put on makeup today and looks very beautiful."

When he suddenly touched her cheek, Qi Weixi subconsciously wanted to step back and avoid him.

But his subsequent praise, and the gesture of just touching the corner of his lips, which was not too inappropriate, made Qi Weixi stop wanting to lift her heels to retreat.

I'll need him to save me later... This excuse prevented Qi Weixi from turning her head away or showing any rejection. She just looked at him coldly:

"If you do this...I won't be happy even if you praise me."

Getting a little closer, Sasaki lowered his head, less than a finger joint away from her red little ears under her short hair, and whispered:

"Really? I could hear your heart beating so fast~"

Sasaki just finished speaking.

Qi Weixi's face, which was already slightly flushed, seemed to be covered with a layer of red cloth in an instant. Her elastic skin was brightly blushing, and she looked as delicate and tempting as a ripe apple.

Stroking her hot and soft cheeks with his hands, Sasaki straightened up a little, looked at her shy and cute appearance, smiled and winked:

"I was kidding. We were so far away and the baby rabbit in your arms was so big. How could I possibly hear the heartbeat?"

!!!

Not only was he fooled, but he also teased her in front of so many people on the street. Qi Weiqian covered her chest with her hands, and the shame in her heart turned into anger. She said in shame and resentment:

"You..."

I wanted to say something to him to vent my shame and anger, but I was afraid that he would get angry and ignore me.

She felt that he was taking this opportunity to play with her... because she had rejected him before... Qi Weixi felt a little aggrieved and uncomfortable for some reason.

Qi Weixi twitched her sore nose slightly and pursed her lips. Just when she was about to turn her head away and ignore him, the hand that was caressing her face came to the back of her head and stroked her hair one by one.

"Alright, alright, don't be angry~ I just saw that you were too nervous, so I helped you calm down~"

Just like petting a small animal, Sasaki stroked Nana's smooth hair, his eyebrows curved, and his smile looked very apologetic and embarrassed:

"I've played this kind of joke on them so many times that I subconsciously thought you were..."

What to take it as?

Even if he didn't say it, Qi Weixi knew what it was.

The grievance and discomfort that shrouded my heart were blown away like mist by his comforting words and apologetic smile.

The shame in Qi Weiqian's heart regained its upper hand. She lowered her white arms that were covering her chest and whispered:

"Don't make such jokes outside next time."

Don't be outside and don't want to have two different meanings.

The awkward smile turned bright, and Sasaki smiled and responded:

"Ok."

"You're not nervous now, are you?"

"..."

The emotions in my heart were like dough in his hands, being kneaded and flattened uncontrollably by him. How could I have time to be nervous?

Although she was grateful that he eased her tension, the method he used... just like he said, he treated her as his girlfriend.

If she was really his girlfriend... then there would be no problem... She didn't mind playing around with her lover.

But she is not...she has Sho-kun's...

Thinking of her lover, Qi Weixi's eyes suddenly darkened.

Ever since she sent Xiangjun the reason why she quit the club on Friday, he has been ignoring her... He was obviously angry.

She understood why Xiangjun was angry. After all, she was the one who broke the promise to go to Koshien with him. She also sent a lot of apologies and explanations afterwards... but none of them were read...

His behavior really made Qi Weiqian very sad...

It is normal for couples to get angry with each other. Qi Weiqian can accept that Katase Shouye is angry with her, but he should at least read the message. Treating her coldly like this really makes her tired and uncomfortable.

Maybe she was indeed a bit unreasonable in this matter of Dong Gang. After all, there was no substantial evidence, but Xiangjun couldn't be so siding with Dong Gang.

The long-term distrust of her lover and the indifference of the past two days made Qi Weiqian gradually feel resentful.

Noticing Qi Wei's dark eyes, as well as her frustrated and angry expression, Sasaki gently touched her palm:

"What's wrong? Are you still nervous? Don't worry, I'm here and I won't let anything happen to you."

The voice that had always been with her when she was helpless rang in her ears again.

Qi Weiqian raised her head, met his caring eyes, and slowly revealed a brilliant smile:

"Um~ thank you for your help."

Seeing that she didn't notice his touching her palm, Sasaki slowly held her soft and smooth hand, which was as soft as a piece of jade, and tickled her palm:

"Don't say that, it's too polite~"

Just then she realized that he was holding her hand, and Qi Weixi immediately wanted to pull her hand away.

Just as he started to move, he heard Sasaki say:

"Just for a moment, okay?"

"..."

Reason told her that she couldn't hold the hand because she already had a lover and how could she be worthy of Xiangjun by doing so?

But another voice in her heart told her that it was okay, it was just holding hands, you had already done the knee-pillow massage, so what was wrong with holding hands? Besides, Sasaki was so good to you and now he was begging you like this, if you pushed his hand away, he would be so sad... Is it really worth it to hurt the person who has always helped you for a lover who doesn't trust you, has treated you coldly for a few days, and now isn't even sure whether he likes you or not?

"..."

She really didn't know what to do. Just as she was hesitating and struggling, Sasaki took advantage of the situation and inserted his fingers between her fingers, pressing them against her palm:

"Just for a moment. I'll let go before I go in."

Sasaki had already made the decision for her. It was no longer appropriate for her to refuse now. Qi Weixi pursed her lips, bit her lower lip, and nodded slightly.

They walked to the izakaya not very fast, even slower than walking speed.

But no matter how slow they were, the distance between them and the izakaya was getting shorter and shorter.

At the same time, the time when the baseball club members agreed to gather was getting closer.

Naturally, the two of them walking hand in hand towards the pub would be seen by some members of the baseball club.

"Hey, look, isn't that Manager Qiwei?"

"It seems... um, yes, that big pair... eh? Who is the boy holding hands with her? Is he her lover?"

"I've never heard that she has a lover."

"Huh? Are you an idiot? Have you forgotten the rules set by our coach? How can Manager Qi Wei openly say that he has a lover?"

"In my opinion, the reason why Manager Qi Wei quit the department is because he found a lover. Otherwise, why would he quit the department suddenly for no reason?"

"That makes sense... Alas, it's a pity that Manager Qi Wei doesn't like me..."

"Are you dreaming?"

"..."

In the noisy street, Qi Weixi didn't hear or notice that someone saw her holding hands with a boy.

Her heart is now filled with emotions of holding hands with Sasaki.

His hands are so big, so thick, so warm, and a little rough, but the feeling of them fitting against his palms is really good.

It was the first time that Qi Weixi held hands with a boy. Although she was shy, she was also satisfying her curiosity.

Before, she had never had any physical contact with Xiangjun because she didn't want others to find out about her relationship with him.

She also always felt that it was just holding hands and there shouldn't be any special feeling.

Now... feeling the warmth from the palm of the other hand, Qi Weixi didn't know if it was because of the weather or something else, but she always felt a heat in her heart and an itchy sensation like a kitten scratching her.

It's really strange.

Chapter 195 Brother?

Hearing the discussion behind him mixed with the noisy street noise, Sasaki turned his head to glance at Nana Weiqian who was unaware of anything.

He squeezed her hand firmly, drawing her inquiring gaze, and then smiled softly:

"Let go now. We agreed to stay for a while. It would be terrible if someone who knows you saw us."

As he said this, Sasaki pulled out his hand that was intertwined with hers.

The warmth of the hand clasped tightly in her own hand suddenly disappeared, and Qi Weixi subconsciously clenched her hand, as if it was an unconscious action, or as if she wanted to retain the remaining warmth in her palm.

Even she herself didn't know why she felt empty as if a piece of her heart was missing when Sasaki withdrew his hand just now.

Is it reluctance?

Not quite sure what she was thinking, Qi Weixi rubbed her fingers and was about to reply when she heard a somewhat nervous greeting from behind.

"Hello, Qi, Manager Qiwei."

Together with Qi Weiqian, Sasaki turned his head to look in the direction where the voice came from. What caught his eyes was a boy with an average build and a face that could barely be called handsome.

Unexpectedly, she was actually met by someone from the club. Qi Weiqian's breathing stagnated, and she greeted them with an unnatural smile:

"Hello, Shibata-san."

He nodded nervously. Shibata seldom talked to girls, but he just went up to say hello on impulse. He wanted to chat with Qiwei for a while, but he also wanted to know the identity of the boy next to her. These two intertwined thoughts made him open his mouth, but he didn't say anything.

Knowing that his answer was very important to Qi Wei, Sasaki did not cause trouble for her and took the initiative to greet her:

"Hello, classmate. You and my sister are in the same club, right? I'm her brother, Qi Wei Ju. She has caused you a lot of trouble in the club, right?"

"Hello, my name is Shibata Matsukatsu."

The boy named Shibata was visibly relieved when he heard the self-introduction of the boy who looked like he was from the basketball club.

After that, he seemed very enthusiastic when talking to Sasaki.

"No, no, it's Manager Qi Wei who has been helping us manage logistics. We must have caused her a lot of trouble..."

"Um, um, is Qi Wei also from our school? Yes..."

Sasaki and Qiwei didn't pay attention to the following conversation.

From time to time, I would respond lightly and perfunctorily.

Sasaki winked at Qi Weiqian, who was also relieved, and moved his lips:

"How are you going to thank me?"

He didn't pronounce any words, but his lip movements were very simple and Qi Weiqian understood them.

Giving him a coquettish roll of the eyes, Qi Weiqian glanced at the classmate who was talking to himself, moved sideways, and whispered:

"If you didn't want to hold hands, why would he come over here?"

Qi Weixi was half a head shorter than him, so if Sasaki wanted to whisper to her, he could only bend down. However, bending down was too obvious and would be noticed by people around him.

Sasaki softly echoed the words of his classmate next to him, quietly took Qi Weiqian's hand, and gestured in her soft palm:

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