Try Saying You Don't Like It - Chapter 6

Chapter 6

A balance of tension and relaxation—Yin Qiuman understood this principle, so she made no further moves.

She couldn’t push the person too hard and scare her away.

Perhaps it was the scent of He Xinglan in the air, but Yin Qiuman fell into a deep sleep simply watching that back silhouette by the window.

In her dream, He Xinglan was there.

He Xinglan stood by the window for about half an hour. Only when the burning gaze on her back completely vanished did she feel entirely at peace.

No sound from behind. Asleep?

He Xinglan coughed lightly. Hearing no movement, she finally turned around with relief.

What greeted her eyes was Yin Qiuman’s serene sleeping face.

Yin Qiuman looked very obedient while sleeping, completely unlike the temptress she had just been.

He Xinglan nodded in satisfaction. This is the person from her memory, after all.

The image of the eighteen-year-old Yin Qiuman involuntarily surfaced in her mind. He Xinglan curved her lips; there were actually some changes.

Her features hadn’t changed, but the eighteen-year-old Yin Qiuman still had some baby fat on her face. The soft flesh was very pleasant to kiss, which was why He Xinglan could never control herself.

Now, that soft flesh had long disappeared, replaced by exceptionally defined angles and curves, adding a touch of cool elegance to her demeanor.

It also made people feel that she was not easily approachable.

But, those were all illusions.

He Xinglan hadn’t forgotten how Yin Qiuman had made her blood rush just now, almost losing control and touching her.

To think that she, He Xinglan, had seen many women over the years—all types—yet today she was like a rash youth, almost getting lured into bed.

He Xinglan sighed, a helpless smile appearing on her face.

Seven years ago, she had no resistance to Yin Qiuman. Seven years later, it seemed everything was still at a standstill.

But, will the Yin Qiuman of seven years later discard her again, just like seven years ago?

Were the words she spoke today just an impulse?

He Xinglan’s heart was twisted into a knot. The person who, in the past, would rush forward recklessly now stood still, hesitating and afraid to advance.

Thinking this, He Xinglan’s clenched hands tightened and relaxed, repeating the motion several times before turning to head back to her own room.

“Don’t go.” Before He Xinglan could take a step, a soft moan came from behind her.

He Xinglan’s footsteps paused. She instinctively said, “I’m not going.”

However, her words received no response. He Xinglan turned back and realized that the plea to stay was just Yin Qiuman talking in her sleep.

He Xinglan still left, but before leaving, she adjusted the air conditioner temperature in Yin Qiuman’s room higher.

Yin Qiuman was dressed so thinly. What if she kicked off the blanket and caught a cold?!

Yin Qiuman had never felt her sleep quality was this good.

When she woke up naturally and saw the time on her phone, she was completely stunned.

Eleven o’clock. M-noon?

It’s already noon?! Yin Qiuman jumped up from the bed in surprise, searching the room for the person.

Where is He Xinglan?

“He Xinglan?” Yin Qiuman called out, but the only reply was her own echo in the empty room.

“She left?” Yin Qiuman’s eyes were filled with disappointment and fear.

She was afraid that He Xinglan had not just left her room, but also the hotel, and left… this small county town.

“Oh, right, the phone…” Yin Qiuman quickly grabbed her phone to call He Xinglan.

“Hello…” Fortunately, the call was quickly answered.

Hearing He Xinglan’s familiar voice through the phone, Yin Qiuman let out a sigh of relief, then tensed up again.

“Where… are you?”

“In my room.”

“Yin Qiuman, you broke your promise about having breakfast together,” He Xinglan said over the phone.

“Mhm, I did.” Yin Qiuman didn’t deny it. He Xinglan’s words eased her tension a bit.

The fact that He Xinglan was still bringing up the topic meant, at the very least, she wasn’t angry about missing breakfast because Yin Qiuman overslept.

“I am very angry.” The next second, He Xinglan’s words hit Yin Qiuman hard.

He Xinglan is very angry. I have to appease her. Yin Qiuman quickly said, “How about I treat you to lunch? And breakfast… I’ll cover all the breakfasts for the time you’re here.”

“Cover all of them? Do you know how long I’m staying?” He Xinglan was amused by Yin Qiuman’s generosity.

Doesn’t this person investigate the actual situation before making such a bold claim?

But what Yin Qiuman was thinking was: no matter how long He Xinglan stayed, she wanted to cover all her breakfasts so they could meet every day. So, the longer He Xinglan stayed, the more satisfied and happy Yin Qiuman would be.

Hopefully, she never leaves again.

“So, how long are you staying?” Yin Qiuman seized the opportunity to ask.

As much as she wished, Yin Qiuman knew what reality was.

The topic suddenly became heavy, at least in Yin Qiuman’s view, because He Xinglan changed the subject.

“Didn’t you say you were treating me to lunch? I’ll give you half an hour to wash up and change. I won’t wait if you’re late,” He Xinglan said and hung up.

Yin Qiuman looked at the disconnected call, sighed, then clenched her fist to encourage herself.

However, Yin Qiuman quickly fell into another predicament.

She hadn’t brought any change of clothes, and she forgot to buy new ones.

Do I have to wear yesterday’s clothes?

As Yin Qiuman hesitated, her phone chimed.

“Can we meet today?” – Xiao Hua.

Yin Qiuman’s eyes immediately lit up. Her fingers flew across the phone keyboard, creating a blur. “Are you free? Where are you now? Can you conveniently buy me an outfit? From top to bottom, inside and out. Hurry, I can only give you twenty minutes max.”

Yin Qiuman remembered that Xiao Hua’s house was near this hotel, about ten minutes away.

As for He Xinglan, she could probably stall her for five minutes, right?!

Yin Qiuman wasn’t sure, but she really didn’t want to wear yesterday’s clothes.

Yin Qiuman quickly sent over the sizes she needed.

Xiao Hua: “…It feels like you did something scandalous last night.”

“Roger that. I’m going to find clothes for you now.”

Yin Qiuman finally breathed a sigh of relief looking at the message, then got out of bed to wash up.

Makeup… was impossible. A clever housewife cannot cook without rice.

Yin Qiuman looked at herself in the mirror. Forget it. My bare face is presentable enough.

Xiao Hua was reliable. Yin Qiuman gave her twenty minutes, but Xiao Hua arrived in only fifteen, breathless from the rush. However, the light of gossip sparkling in her eyes indicated that she wasn’t tired at all and was enjoying the process.

Shipping a couple up close! Xiao Hua felt exhilarated just thinking about it.

But what almost made Xiao Hua let out a groundhog scream was the sight of Yin Qiuman now.

A black sheer, lace-trimmed lingerie camisole dress.

“Aah, my eyes are blind.” Xiao Hua swore to God she covered her eyes consciously after only one glance.

Yin Qiuman also belatedly remembered she could have worn the hotel’s bathrobe, but it was too late. Her face flushed with embarrassment, and she immediately slammed the door on Xiao Hua.

A swift and clean action that perfectly defined the phrase use and discard.

Xiao Hua heard the door slam, but she didn’t mind. Instead, she shouted from outside the door, “Manman, do you have any other instructions for me? Should I leave now, or wait for you for a bit?”

Xiao Hua didn’t get a reply. She stood in place and clicked her tongue in admiration: “She’s truly awakened and in love. Who would have thought that a straight-laced scholar would wear such a daring camisole dress just to pursue love?”

“Ew~ She’s trying to seduce her to death.”

Xiao Hua’s monologue entered He Xinglan’s ears without missing a single word.

Especially the last sentence.

Did Xiao Hua see Yin Qiuman looking the way I saw her yesterday?

The seed of suspicion was violently forced to grow. He Xinglan’s eyes instantly turned into cold, sharp blades.

Xiao Hua crossed her arms: “Ugh, the wind in this hallway is quite strong. It’s so cold.”

As soon as she finished speaking, He Xinglan’s voice followed: “If you feel cold, why don’t you leave?”

Xiao Hua: “??? Whether I leave or not is none of your…”

Xiao Hua turned around, and the last word was abruptly cut off.

“He Xinglan? Why are you also staying at this hotel?”