My Ex-Girlfriend Has Always Been Secretly in Love with Me - Chapter 5

Yu Yixian gave Wang Xiaoyue a thumbs up, “Truly, my wise military counselor!”

Seeing this, Wang Xiaoyue immediately smoothed the sleeves of her pajamas and performed a cupped-fist salute, “To solve the Emperor’s troubles, this subject is duty-bound.”

The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.

“I’m done messing around with you. Go chat with your senior. I’m going to take a shower.” Wang Xiaoyue placed the bag of potato chips on Yu Yixian’s desk and pushed her chair back to her own spot.

Yu Yixian shook her head with a smile, balled up the empty chip bag and tossed it into the trash can, then opened her phone, pondering how to phrase her message.

[X: Senior, what are you doing? / Little cat peeking.JPG]

It took quite a while for the other side to reply.

[Ling Yun: I was busy just now, I’m resting now.]

Yu Yixian was surprised. She glanced at the time; it was almost seven in the evening. Was she only just finding time to rest?

[X: You’re so busy. Have you had dinner? I won’t disturb you, get some rest.]

Although Yu Yixian really wanted to continue chatting with Ling Yun, she wanted her to rest well even more.

Ling Yun felt a warmth in her heart upon seeing Yu Yixian’s caring words. Just as she was about to reply that she wasn’t a disturbance, she heard someone coming to find her.

“It’s bad, Sister Ling, the program is having problems again.”

Ling Yun looked at the person in silence, feeling helpless in her heart, “I’m coming.”

[Ling Yun: Someone is looking for me. Let’s talk later.]

Yu Yixian put her phone down, propped her cheeks with both hands, and stared at the chat interface with a blank gaze.

When Wang Xiaoyue came out and saw Yu Yixian looking so dispirited, she was terrified, thinking that Yu Yixian’s confession had been rejected. She rushed over to comfort her.

“What’s wrong? Oh, my dear lady, it’s okay! It’s her loss! You have no idea, there are tons of people in our school who want to chase you; she’s not the only one!” Wang Xiaoyue cupped Yu Yixian’s face and rubbed it.

Yu Yixian snapped out of it, a question mark slowly appearing over her head.

“Don’t be unhappy. When they get back, shall we go out and eat something good?”

Only then did Yu Yixian realize what Wang Xiaoyue meant. She chuckled and held Wang Xiaoyue’s hands, “Xiaoyue, you’re so kind, but I haven’t even confessed yet.”

“Huh? You haven’t confessed? Could it be that she doesn’t like girls? Oh no, the iron law of a lesbian falling for a straight girl has finally happened!” Wang Xiaoyue was shocked; this was even more serious than a rejection.

Yu Yixian was amused and stood up to cover Wang Xiaoyue’s mouth.

“No, no, none of that! I was just spacing out!”

Wang Xiaoyue’s eyes widened. Upon learning that Yu Yixian was just absent-minded, she breathed a sigh of relief. She pulled away Yu Yixian’s hand and, while wiping her hair, asked suspiciously: “You scared me. If you were just spacing out, why did you look so dispirited?”

Yu Yixian sighed, sat on her hanging chair, pouted, and swayed, wondering whether she should say it.

“Why aren’t you talking? If there’s a problem, say it out loud and let your military counselor analyze it for you. Don’t look at me as if I’ve been ‘mother-fetal solo’ (single since birth) for all these years; they call me the Little Matchmaker. Do you understand the weight of that title?” Wang Xiaoyue raised an eyebrow, a hint of pride on her face.

“Sigh, I was just thinking… the senior seems really busy. I… will I be bothering her a bit?”

Yu Yixian felt some hesitation in her heart. Seeing that Ling Yun had to take time out to reply to her messages even when she was busy until so late, she wondered if Ling Yun would think she was a nuisance.

This was the first time she had experienced this kind of complicated and hesitant feeling. It was strange, but she couldn’t help but overthink it. What if?

What if the senior really thought she was too clingy and grew to dislike her?

Wang Xiaoyue even stopped wiping her hair and looked Yu Yixian up and down for a long time.

Yu Yixian thought the other girl hadn’t heard her and sighed, “Forget it, it’s nothing.”

“No, it is something. It’s a big deal!”

Wang Xiaoyue threw her towel aside and rushed toward Yu Yixian, which startled her.

“Cough, cough! What are you doing?!” Yu Yixian leaned back, staring at the incoming Wang Xiaoyue in terror.

Wang Xiaoyue slapped Yu Yixian on the forehead, “Behold—what kind of monster are you, reveal your true form!”

Yu Yixian: ?

Wang Xiaoyue looked at Yu Yixian’s speechless expression and burst into laughter. She stopped clowning around and stared seriously into Yu Yixian’s eyes.

“Yu Yixian, that hesitating look just now doesn’t look like you at all. You were always eloquent when comforting others; how come you can’t do it for yourself? Isn’t it what you said? There is nothing in this world that cannot be done; there is only whether you want to do it or not.”

Wang Xiaoyue sighed and patted Yu Yixian’s shoulder, “If you’re worried, just ask actively. Your mouth is on your own body; if you don’t say anything, how would she know?”

It looked like her dear Yixian had really fallen for someone this time. When had she ever seen Yu Yixian look so worried and anxious?

Tut tut, is this the power of love at first sight?

After hearing Wang Xiaoyue’s words, Yu Yixian suddenly felt enlightened. That’s right, why was she suddenly cornering herself? She had always been someone who dared to love and hate; when had she ever had this kind of hesitant mentality!

“Why else could it be? You just love her too much.” Wang Xiaoyue broke the truth with a single sentence.

This time, it was truly a case of real love. They had jokingly called Yu Yixian a “love-brain” before, but now, it was hard to say for sure~

Yu Yixian covered her face, feeling slightly shy, “Don’t talk nonsense! It hasn’t even begun!”

At this moment, Yu Yixian’s phone vibrated. Both looked over, and the screen lit up with a new WeChat notification from [Ling Yun].

Yu Yixian’s eyes lit up instantly. Wang Xiaoyue curled her finger and gave her a light flick of disgust.

“Hehe, thank you, Xiaoyue, I’ll give you a heart.” As she spoke, Yu Yixian used both hands to form a heart in front of her chest.

“I don’t want it; give it to your senior.”

[Ling Yun: I’m done. Have you had dinner?]

[X: I have! How about you, Senior? / Cute little cat doing a flip.JPG]

Ling Yun looked at the little cat doing a flip on the screen, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly. Beside her, Chu Qingyu, who was ordering takeout, leaned over to ask what she wanted to eat.

“Fried rice.” Ling Yun didn’t even lift her head; her fingers moved swiftly to reply to Yu Yixian’s message.

[Ling Yun: I’ve eaten too.]

[Ling Yun: Don’t come to accompany me in class next time.]

Yu Yixian’s breath hitched. The belief she had just rebuilt deflated like a balloon that had lost its air.

[Ling Yun: You can come directly to find me.]

Yu Yixian: !

Hmm?

What does this mean?

Yu Yixian’s balloon-person filled with air again and stood back up.

[X: Senior, do you know what you are saying?]

Yu Yixian sat up straight, looking serious as she waited for Ling Yun’s reply.

[Ling Yun: I know.]

[X: Senior, can I ask you a rather private question?]

[Ling Yun: …Go ahead and ask.]

[X: Do you like girls?]

Yu Yixian couldn’t help but hold her breath while waiting for the other’s answer.

Ling Yun’s reply was unexpectedly fast, but when Yu Yixian saw the answer, she collapsed and sulked in her hanging chair.

[Ling Yun: I don’t like them.]

The phone buzzed again. Yu Yixian didn’t have the energy to look anymore. She stared at the ceiling, her mind filled with what Wang Xiaoyue said just moments ago—

Falling for a straight girl.

Buzz.

The phone vibrated again.

This time, Yu Yixian recovered quite quickly. Perhaps it was because she had just been through the wringer with Wang Xiaoyue, her state of mind was unexpectedly calm.

Buzz.

Yu Yixian composed herself, sat up again, and opened her phone.

[Ling Yun: I don’t like boys either.]

[Ling Yun: Where are you?]

[Ling Yun: /Little cat confused.JPG]

Isn’t this my sticker?!

And what does it mean that she also doesn’t like boys?!

Yu Yixian stared at Ling Yun’s chat box in silence, momentarily speechless.

Wang Xiaoyue, who had finished her skincare and was preparing to find a variety show to watch, turned around and was startled by Yu Yixian’s serious expression. However, this time she had learned her lesson and leaned against her chair, speaking calmly: “What is it this time?”

Yu Yixian lunged forward, jumping in front of Wang Xiaoyue and giving her a start.

“Oh my dear lady, you really don’t hold a grudge overnight, do you? What’s going on?” Wang Xiaoyue patted her chest.

“Look, what does the senior mean by this?” Yu Yixian showed Wang Xiaoyue the chat history.

Wang Xiaoyue was first surprised, then confused, and then revealed the same serious expression as Yu Yixian.

“This is interesting.”

Yu Yixian was amused by Wang Xiaoyue’s words and nudged her, “Stop it, I’m being very serious right now.”

Wang Xiaoyue also shook her head. She thought for a long time but couldn’t figure out what Ling Yun meant, “I suspect she is playing hard-to-get with you.”

Yu Yixian scratched her head, “It’s possible. Then that means the senior is also somewhat interested in me.”

“It’s possible. Ask her again.”

Yu Yixian returned to her seat and thought about how to phrase it.

[X: Senior, were you teasing me just now? / Little cat falling down.JPG]

[Ling Yun: No.]

[Ling Yun: What I meant to say is that my attraction is not limited by gender.]

[Ling Yun: /Head pat.JPG]

Yu Yixian was relieved now. All she had to do now was make the senior like her!

But there was still one thing…

[X: Senior, I feel like I need to explain what happened that day.]

[X: She and I have already broken up. I am single now, and there is absolutely no lingering attachment!]

[Ling Yun: I know.]

[Ling Yun: I believe you.]

Phew.

Yu Yixian was completely relaxed. Now there were no more worries. She started considering how to pursue the senior.

Step one of pursuing: regularly making your presence known.

Saying “good morning” and “good night”—though people say it’s cliché, it is essential!

Otherwise, how could she start a topic for the day?

However, the senior was really busy. Yu Yixian calculated the time. It was the weekend again. She had many classes during the day, and Ling Yun was busy at night. She couldn’t even find a suitable time to ask the senior out for a walk.

Moreover, it wasn’t just that they were in different majors; one was a sophomore and one was a senior. Even Ye Qian, when passing by, couldn’t help but complain that if they really started dating, it would be no different from a long-distance relationship.

Yu Yixian was helpless. Although she had been in several relationships, her partners were either the same age or younger, and each had more energy than her. Even if they weren’t in the same school, they spent no less time together.

But this time was different. The senior was busy every day, and her own classes this semester had increased, so it was truly impossible to just go out on a date whenever she wanted.

What’s more, she hadn’t caught the person yet.

Yu Yixian could feel that the senior was really busy—she could tell from her WeChat step count, which was number one every single day. So, rather than dating, she wanted the senior to rest well.

This caused her progress in chasing the person to drop lower and lower. The methods she came up with couldn’t be realized. This was her first time chasing someone so seriously, though.

But Yu Yixian didn’t feel tired; on the contrary, she was full of excitement. She hoped that she could give the senior the very best of everything.

It was the weekend, and she remembered that when she saw the senior’s profile picture, she had thought about making candied haws for her. She decided to go back and prepare them, to give the senior a surprise.

However, Yu Yixian still specifically asked Ling Yun if she had any free time recently, fearing that if she finished making them, she wouldn’t have a chance to give them away.

[Ling Yun: Sorry, I’ve been a bit busy lately. But I can make some time this Sunday afternoon.]

[X: Yes, yes! Just follow your schedule!]

Ling Yun looked at the chat record and could almost imagine the girl’s happy expression. A smile flickered in her eyes.

“Little Ling, your mother’s recovery has been decent recently. Based on the current recovery progress, we might not need to perform surgery.”

Ling Yun turned off her phone screen and looked at the doctor who spoke.

“I understand. Thank you for the trouble these days.”

“As long as the family is willing to cooperate and the patient is obedient, it is no trouble.” The doctor smiled and shook his head.

Doctors were only afraid of patients who didn’t listen and family members who didn’t cooperate; there was nothing they could do even if they worried themselves to death.