I Helped My Best Friend with Her Romance—and Fell for the Enemy’s Strategist - Chapter 72

“What do you think?”

Fu Yanxi’s voice was slightly hoarse.

Her gaze gradually took on a hint of aggression as she looked at her.

Lin Ruocheng reached out and helped take off her glasses.

Gently biting her lower lip.

“I think you have some ideas, don’t you?”

Lin Ruocheng looked at her, her eyes never leaving the other’s lips.

Every reaction from Fu Yanxi seemed to say she wanted to take things further.

She wanted to move forward but didn’t dare say it.

Holding back all along.

The two of them had been dating for almost a month now.

This period wasn’t particularly long, but it wasn’t short either.

“I… don’t.”

“It’s too fast now. I’m afraid you might regret it. Let’s wait a bit longer. After all, if something really happens, you might feel even worse later.”

“I have no problem with kissing. I do want to take our relationship further, but I don’t want you to just go along with it because I want to. Lin Ruocheng, let’s take it slower.”

Lin Ruocheng shifted her gaze to the other’s eyes.

What she liked about Fu Yanxi wasn’t just her striking contrasts.

But also her respect and rationality, she wouldn’t let inner impulses lead to more intimate relations.

She never expected Fu Yanxi could restrain herself even at a moment like this.

It seemed she might have been a bit too eager herself.

Of course, she was just all talk, and the clothes she wore were the most ordinary ones in her wardrobe.

She had absolute confidence in her figure.

Since she had absolute confidence, why not show it off?

There was no need for body shame.

Her good figure was natural; what was dirty were those ill-intentioned stares.

Tempting the other wasn’t deliberate, she just wanted to see Fu Yanxi’s reaction.

For some reason, she always felt Fu Yanxi was different from others.

Under normal circumstances, after dating for just a week, being taken to that kind of hotel… a love hotel, no less, with faint reddish lighting, frankly, it had turned her off a bit.

Because she knew her figure was quite good, some boys had given her nicknames when she was younger.

Calling her “big cow” and the like.

So, if Fu Yanxi had tried to get handsy back then, she would have broken up with her immediately.

Without hesitation, without giving her a second chance.

Even if she was a voice actor she really admired, this had nothing to do with liking or not liking someone.

When she liked someone, looks only came second; the most important thing was character.

She firmly believed that if someone lacked good character, even if they were wealthy, it wouldn’t matter.

She would never like that kind of person.

Having a crush was her own business, it had nothing to do with the other person.

So, from their first kiss until now, everything had happened with her consent.

Or she had taken the initiative herself.

In this regard, she really appreciated Fu Yanxi.

If the initial reason she agreed to try dating her was to gather material for her yuri-themed otome game, now she felt this relationship might actually be pretty good, she wanted to take it more seriously.

Although Fu Yanxi sometimes said suggestive things, it was only because she brought it up first.

Fu Yanxi was just responding.

Fu Yanxi was very respectful and equally sincere.

Her eyes seemed full of stories.

With just one look, you could tell what she was thinking, this person’s heart was surprisingly simple.

Actions always speak louder than words.

“Alright, I’ll listen to you, Fu Yanxi. About this relationship… I think I might have to take it seriously.”

Lin Ruocheng looked at her with equal sincerity.

Fu Yanxi knew that previously, the other had merely treated her as a tool for finding inspiration in a game, even going so far as to using their interactions to provide some “relationship experience” for her two AI girlfriends. She hadn’t taken this proposed relationship seriously at all.

Fu Yanxi held no resentment. Whether it was simulated romance or her first real relationship, all that mattered was that she was the one the other person thought of.

Having harbored a crush for a full seven years, she admitted she might have some insecurities. In this dynamic, she had grown accustomed to occupying the more humble position.

None of this was Lin Ruocheng’s fault.

After all, if she hadn’t spoken up about her long-held feelings, even her close friend Yu Qiuli wouldn’t have known, let alone the person involved.

Lin Ruocheng had no idea about the seven years of silent affection.

As Fu Yanxi had once told herself, she wanted to make an effort this time. If not for Yu Qiuli and Song Wanqing’s private scheming, she might have confessed after graduation anyway.

If the other person truly didn’t feel the same, at least it would provide closure to her youthful infatuation.

If she couldn’t be the bride, being the bridesmaid would be fine too.

At the very least, she could see where she fell short compared to that special someone, finally obtaining a clear answer.

Having worked four years as a voice actress for yuri radio dramas, with four series surpassing hundreds of millions of listens, plus numerous anime and game roles, she simply wanted to weave herself into Lin Ruocheng’s life, to be remembered.

Now, it seemed like the most correct decision she had ever made.

She refused to burden Lin Ruocheng with phrases like “it’s all because of you.” It had nothing to do with her, it was all Fu Yanxi’s own feelings. One must take responsibility for their own heart.

Lin Ruocheng was her first love.

“Okay, thank you for giving me this chance.”

Fu Yanxi held her tightly, her body still slightly cold.

At first, Lin Ruocheng didn’t think there was anything particularly pride-worthy about her favorite voice actress having a seven-year crush on her. Nor would she enter a relationship just because someone had feelings for her.

She never casually dated or kissed. Some people were better kept in imagination, not suited for deep offline connections.

She had carefully considered this.

Fu Yanxi wasn’t bad, there really wasn’t any downside for her.

“Then… can I sleep with you tonight?”

“I… yes.”

Fu Yanxi was still somewhat shy and reserved.

Meanwhile, Lin Ruocheng acted as naturally as if she were at home.

“Fu Yanxi, I don’t have any spare clothes. Can I borrow something from you? I’ll return it later.”

Lin Ruocheng grew even more relaxed, even beginning to treat her like family as she rummaged through the wardrobe.

Aside from white and black shirts, most clothes were in darker shades, with very few light-colored pieces.

“Quite old-fashioned,” Lin Ruocheng said tactfully.

In truth, the styles were outdated, even a bit mature. But on Fu Yanxi, they carried a unique charm.

Watching the little hamster-like figure digging through her closet, Fu Yanxi felt, for the first time, that all the chattering and noise was rather nice.

“Can I wear this one?”

Lin Ruocheng found a long white shirt.

It just reached the top of her thighs.

It seemed this was the only piece of clothing she could wear.

“I’ll find you a brand new set of underwear,” Fu Yanxi said.

She couldn’t help but imagine how she would look wearing her white shirt.

She had mentioned wanting to take things slow with Lin Ruocheng.

To keep the pace gentle, but if she were to dress like this…

She might truly end up doing something improper to her.