Chapter 53 Chapter 53: To Be Admired from Afar, Not to Be Profaned (4)
She carried the cup of coffee over to He Xiaohan. He Xiaohan was looking at the book in his hands; when he heard the movement, he raised his head and looked at Xu Yecheng. Seeing her slightly dulled eyes and flushed cheeks, Xu Yecheng subconsciously sniffed. He Xiaohan’s gaze swept over her face. Faced with such a pitiful appearance, he began to feel puzzled.
Was she sick too?
“Your coffee. Please enjoy.” Xu Yecheng’s voice carried a heavy nasal tone. Perhaps because she wasn’t feeling well, her voice sounded a little less lively than yesterday.
“Thanks.” He Xiaohan responded, then picked up a tissue from beside him and handed one to her.
Xu Yecheng paused slightly, hesitating before taking the tissue.
Seeing how cautious she looked, He Xiaohan’s expression turned a bit strange again.
She turned and walked away. He Xiaohan’s gaze lingered on her back, watching her take a deep breath. A trace of amusement surfaced in his eyes.
Xu Yecheng rolled the tissue up and tossed it into the trash can. Recalling He Xiaohan’s expression just now, a hint of sarcasm flashed through her eyes.
She wanted to see just how long this guy could keep up his polite façade.
Xu Yecheng took a deep breath and slowly walked down the steps.
Seeing that Xu Yecheng seemed unmoved, Doudou felt a bit anxious inside.
Maybe it was because Ningning wasn’t feeling well and planned to give up on this plan…
However, the reality was that because Xu Yecheng felt unwell, her efficiency in serving customers dropped significantly, leaving her with no time to put anything into action.
Willing but powerless.
To be honest, Xu Yecheng was still a bit nervous. In her eyes, this kind of thing wasn’t much different from sneaking around like a thief.
But it should be fine.
Xu Yecheng had a bit of confidence in herself… or rather, in this appearance.
Finally, during a slightly quieter period of business, Xu Yecheng was able to stop and catch her breath.
She had just sat down and taken a sip of water, still drinking in her usual bold way, when Doudou, standing nearby, couldn’t help but remind her, “Ningning, you really shouldn’t drink water like that…”
Xu Yecheng froze, her expression turning a little puzzled.
But she quickly realized—yeah, for a girl, drinking like that really wasn’t quite right.
Thinking this, she immediately toned down her movements a little.
“That’s right, that’s better.” Doudou said with satisfaction. “After all, in front of a super handsome guy like He Xiaohan, keeping up your image is very important.”
“Pfft—”
Xu Yecheng couldn’t hold it in after hearing Doudou’s words and sprayed the water out. Doudou froze, then saw Xu Yecheng start coughing violently.
“Ah, Ningning?” Doudou reached out, pulled two tissues, and handed them to her. But Xu Yecheng subconsciously wiped the water from the corner of her mouth with the back of her hand. She looked up at Doudou, then reached out to take the tissues, wiping her mouth as if scrubbing grime off a wall with a rag.
Xu Yecheng rolled the tissues in her hand, then looked up at the stunned Doudou, her expression turning stiff again.
“…What’s wrong?” Xu Yecheng asked cautiously.
“Your movements should be gentler. Why are you acting like a boy?” Doudou said awkwardly.
Xu Yecheng’s expression stiffened, a faint blush appearing on her face.
A bit embarrassing.
So she softened her movements again.
Doudou nodded in satisfaction. “That’s more like it.”
Xu Yecheng looked helpless, but it seemed she really did need to be more careful.
If He Xiaohan noticed something, she probably wouldn’t be able to take revenge on him properly.
“But it’s kind of like… hmm… Ningning sometimes gives me the feeling of being like a boy. But Ningning is really cute, so it’s kind of a gap moe. I think Boss He would like it—lots of guys really like this type.”
Seeing Doudou analyze things so seriously made Xu Yecheng feel a bit dizzy inside.
She was already crazily testing the edge of the truth!
“If Ningning were a boy, I think you’d be really handsome.”
“…Heh, hehe.” A sarcastic smile appeared on Xu Yecheng’s face.
Seeing that slightly punchable smile, Doudou’s little face immediately scrunched up.
“I’m serious. I’m not joking at all.”
Xu Yecheng nodded. “I know, thanks~”
Doudou snorted lightly. Why did Ningning still feel a bit strange?
It felt like she was hiding something.
“Ningning, are you not planning to go?” Doudou asked softly.
Xu Yecheng blinked, her heart suddenly tightening.
“Uh, no.”
Doudou’s expression immediately turned gossipy. “Then hurry up and go! There’s no one right now—quick, quick~”
Xu Yecheng became puzzled.
“Why does it feel like you’re even more excited than I am?” she said with a helpless laugh.
“Come on, you two both have such good looks. That alone is enough for me to ship you nonstop,” Doudou replied excitedly.
“Alright, alright.”
Xu Yecheng really couldn’t understand this mentality.
Maybe it was similar to enjoying gossip?
Anyway, when she saw other people together, she’d at most offer a few words of blessing. Most of the time, she didn’t want to see couples flaunting their affection everywhere.
Xu Yecheng frowned. Seeing Doudou’s burning gaze, she suddenly felt a little flustered.
In any case, she had to act convincingly…
What was there to be nervous about when facing this guy? There was no way he could recognize her anyway.
Xu Yecheng stood up and took a moment to prepare herself.
What kind of persona should she adopt? Gentle or lively? What would make this guy take the bait?
Doudou grabbed her hand, looking resolute.
“Go for it, Ningning. You can do it.”
How should she open the conversation later…
Xu Yecheng walked over to He Xiaohan. His gaze fell on her face, a hint of confusion appearing in his expression.
At that moment, Xu Yecheng suddenly started to panic.
But having done plenty of service-oriented part-time jobs before, she still put on a very friendly smile.
“Um… hello.” Xu Yecheng hesitated for a moment before smiling and speaking.
“What is it?” He Xiaohan’s expression turned a bit subtle.
“May I ask… was it you who tipped me yesterday?” Xu Yecheng asked softly.
But she really couldn’t bring herself to look him in the eyes.
He Xiaohan’s expression grew even more peculiar.
“It was me.” He responded, his gaze sweeping over her face. Seeing how she seemed a bit at a loss, he suddenly smiled.
“What, are you planning to return it to me?”
Xu Yecheng’s face stiffened.
Damn it, this isn’t right. This guy’s pulling a fast one—this isn’t how it was supposed to go at all!
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