I Helped My Best Friend with Her Romance—and Fell for the Enemy’s Strategist - Chapter 31

“Want to… kiss again?”

Yu Qiuli blushed slightly, feeling the warmth spread across her cheeks.

She didn’t quite understand what the other person meant.

She didn’t dare look up at her.

“Mhm, is that okay? I suddenly feel like kissing you. If you think it’s too forward… then forget it…”

Song Wanqing’s voice was soft as a mosquito’s hum, feeling that saying such things was somewhat presumptuous toward Yu Qiuli.

After all, this was her first love.

First love felt sacred to her.

Even if she wanted to kiss, she needed to ask for consent first.

Stealing a kiss would make her feel like she’d committed some terrible sin.

Of course, Yu Qiuli felt the same way.

She didn’t dare take the initiative to kiss the other person, always feeling it wasn’t quite right.

Though she couldn’t explain why.

This request for a kiss had taken all her courage.

If the other person wasn’t willing, she wouldn’t force it.

After all, this was her first love, the first time in her life she’d taken the initiative to kiss someone’s cheek.

She never expected the other person wouldn’t mind… and even asked for another kiss?

“Well…”

“If you think it’s too forward, then forget it. We should catch up, Chengzi and the others are already far ahead.”

Song Wanqing glanced ahead and saw that Chengzi and Fu Yanxi had walked quite some distance.

If they didn’t hurry, they might lose them in the crowded playground.

“No, no! Would you… please be forward with me?”

Song Wanqing could hardly believe what she was hearing.

Had she misheard?

Her girlfriend was truly considerate.

Especially being so polite about such matters, she seemed so well-behaved.

Yu Qiuli felt her face burning with embarrassment.

She didn’t know how she’d managed to say such words.

But she felt that between couples, especially after being with Song Wanqing for over nine months…

Shouldn’t they be able to take things further?

Song Wanqing leaned in and pecked the other’s cheek lightly.

Then immediately straightened up.

“Um, let’s go.”

“Okay.”

Yu Qiuli took her hand, responding with a sweet smile.

Song Wanqing’s palms were sweaty with nervousness.

She even walked somewhat stiffly, her movements slightly uncoordinated.

…

“Hahaha~ Fu Yanxi, don’t… don’t pinch my waist, it’s very sen… sensitive!”

Lin Ruocheng laughed until she was breathless.

Though she danced stiffly, giving off straight-girl vibes,

In reality, she was as gay as a coiled mosquito repellent incense.

Her face flushed red, her whole body going soft.

She seemed boneless, though as Song Wanqing would say,

Even without bones, she remained stiff.

Particularly in her posture.

Destined to never master dance.

What a waste of such an enchanting face.

Fu Yanxi unscrewed a bottle of mineral water and handed it over, thoughtfully producing some tissues too.

“Have some water before we continue practicing.”

“Mhm, thanks.”

Lin Ruocheng plopped down directly on the lawn without ceremony, her mild OCD didn’t matter when she was this exhausted.

Who cared about cleanliness now?

Fu Yanxi remained standing beside her, studying the dance moves their teacher had sent.

Apparently figuring out how to simplify them for Lin Ruocheng’s capabilities.

“Teacher Yanxi, how much longer do we need to practice? Specifically, how many more rounds?”

Lin Ruocheng poked her leg.

Not to mention those long legs, how on earth did they grow like that?

So fair and straight, like chopsticks brought to life.

“Hmm?”

Fu Yanxi was momentarily taken aback by the way she addressed her, then reached up to adjust her glasses.

She feigned calmness, returning to her usual aloof demeanor.

“Half an hour. Ten more rounds to reinforce the memory.”

“Ahhh~”

Lin Ruocheng immediately groaned twice. She knew full well her stamina was practically nonexistent.

She and her twin sister were practically polar opposites. While her own physical endurance was lacking, she had never lost when it came to academics or witty banter. In contrast, her sister was like a wild monkey causing chaos in the heavens, bouncing around since they were little, always declaring she would become her personal sword-bearing guard.

And now, she really did become a guard, just not for her, but for the country.

She passed the exam to become a criminal police officer.

“Xiao Xixi~ my girlfriend~ you’re the absolute best! You’re such a good person~ How about just two more rounds?”

Lin Ruocheng tried to bargain.

She tightly wrapped her arms around Fu Yanxi’s leg.

Swaying it back and forth.

She looked up at her with teary eyes.

Fu Yanxi was so tense her entire body froze in place.

Song Wanqing, watching from the side, nearly spat out her water. Seriously, does this girl even know Fu Yanxi has a crush on her?

Hugging her like that, she was afraid Fu Yanxi might just pass out on the spot.

She remembered back in first grade when she forgot her eraser.

It was Lin Ruocheng who gave her a little orange-scented eraser. It smelled so nice, and because Lin Ruocheng was so kind to her, she willingly became her best friend.

At first, it was the fragrance that drew her in, but later…

Maybe it just became a habit.

She knew Lin Ruocheng’s scent all too well, it was utterly captivating.

Despite her name meaning “orange,” even her natural body scent carried a hint of orange.

Even if her shower gel wasn’t orange-scented, she still carried a faint, refreshing aroma of orange peel.

Since they were young, she had always loved that scent.

It was the first time she realized girls could smell so sweet.

Lin Ruocheng glanced at Song Wanqing.

See? This is how you date, sticking close to your girlfriend anytime, anywhere.

Appropriate physical contact helps deepen the bond between two people.

But was Fu Yanxi’s reaction a bit too extreme?

She was stiff as a board.

Was she holding her too tightly?

Maybe she should let go?

Lin Ruocheng withdrew her hands and stood up.

“Let’s continue. How about I practice with you for another half hour this time?”

“Didn’t you say just two more rounds?”

Lin Ruocheng rested her hands on Fu Yanxi’s shoulders.

Hearing her response, she pouted.

“Don’t you want me to spend more time with you? Seems like I was overthinking it~”

“No… I do…”

“Do what? Say it! How am I supposed to know if you don’t tell me?”

“I want you to spend more time with me.”

“That’s more like it. Good girl, if you have a need, just say it.”

Yu Qiuli, overhearing their conversation, was also a bit stunned.

Were they pretending to be in a relationship, or were they actually dating?

Why did it feel so sweet?

She felt like she needed to take insulin in advance.

Watching the two start dancing again, Yu Qiuli followed their movements and focused on learning.

Truth be told, she had already mastered the dance long ago.

But Fu Yanxi had said that even if you knew it, you had to pretend you didn’t.

They looked quite inexperienced, which meant they would have more time to interact with their chosen partners.

Whether it was physical contact or something else.

The two of them were entirely selected by the teacher, with the sole intention of giving them a chance to get to know each other.

That’s why they were chosen for sports dance.

“Let’s get started too.”

“Huh? Okay.”

Song Wanqing nodded blankly.

Lin Ruocheng glanced unintentionally at the two “human machines.” Although they weren’t wearing white sneakers, their black shoes still bore several footprints.

Hmm, both of them had evenly distributed marks on their feet.

No wonder these two ended up together, one a hidden dragon, the other a rising phoenix, a perfect match!