In the evening, Xie Bingxia ordered beer and fried chicken to reward the two handsome guys who had helped her. The three of them started eating right in the new dormitory.
Xie Bingxia unscrewed a can of lemon soda and pushed two cans of beer over. "Come to think of it, I haven't seen Yan Xiaoyi for ages. What's he up to?" Yan Xiaoyi was a crucial part of their plan, and they couldn't lose track of him.
"He... has been keeping to himself lately." Qin Feng was starving. While answering, he grabbed a big drumstick and stuffed it into his mouth.
Li Duo, with his big mouth, added without hesitation, "Maybe he has a girlfriend. He always lies in bed texting. Once, when I got up to go to the toilet in the middle of the night, I saw him on the corridor on the phone. His voice was so gentle."
"Really?" Qin Feng wanted to dig out more information. Li Duo and Yan Xiaoyi shared a double - occupancy dorm, while a playboy like Qin Feng naturally lived in a single dorm. So Li Duo knew more details.
Seeing Qin Feng and Xie Bingxia staring at him intently, Li Duo couldn't help swallowing. "Why are you so interested in Yan Xiaoyi? It's not strange for him to have a girlfriend. He's good - looking and his family is well - off. A lot of girls are after him."
"I have some girl friends who are interested in him. If he really has a girlfriend, they'll be heartbroken." Xie Bingxia made up an excuse casually. "Could you keep an eye on him for me and let me know if there's any news?"
The gossipy Li Duo immediately nodded like a bobblehead. After gobbling down several pieces of chicken, Qin Feng caught his breath and said to Xie Bingxia, "By the way, you live alone in the dorm. You should be more careful. If you stay late for self - study, you can ask me to walk you back."
"Why so?"
"Hey, it's all those admirers of yours. I heard you moved into the dorm, and they all want to take a look at you." Li Duo shrugged. "Last time, School Beauty Li was cornered by a suitor on the path behind the dorm. She almost got molested."
"Hehe, if anyone dares to molest me, I'll break his hand first." Xie Bingxia didn't take it seriously. Qin Feng and Li Duo remembered the scene when Xie Bingxia attacked Yan Xiaoyi last time and shivered.
"Anyway, if you have a bad feeling, contact me immediately. I'm on standby 24/7, always ready to play the hero and save the beauty." Qin Feng patted his chest.
"You? You don't know any kung - fu. Every time it's me and Yan Xiaoyi who step up while you just watch!"
"I've noticed you've been really sassy these days. Are you asking for a beating?" Qin Feng used his throat - locking move again. Li Duo was held in his arms, looking quite comical. The two men bickered and threw some half - hearted punches while Xie Bingxia laughed.
Maybe this college life wasn't so bad after all.
*
Although Xie Bingxia didn't take Li Duo's words to heart, there were indeed quite a few stalkers. Whenever she showed up on campus at night, there were always a few people behind her, either following silently or whispering. After a few times, she got used to it since they meant no harm.
There was only one person who was special. He would only appear after ten o'clock. After Xie Bingxia entered the area of the single - occupancy dormitory, he would follow her at a distance. When she turned around, he would disappear into the darkness beyond the reach of the streetlights. When she continued walking, his faint footsteps would gradually reach her ears.
No matter how much she didn't want to care, she had to be more vigilant. Could she really have encountered a pervert...
There was no wind tonight. The moonlight was hazy. The single - occupancy dormitory area was much quieter than usual. Xie Bingxia walked alone under the streetlights and couldn't help speeding up - that person had appeared again.
Why not cut the Gordian knot and find out if he was a pervert or a normal person right now. After making up her mind, Xie Bingxia quickened her steps, dodged behind a utility pole. When the person got closer, she jumped out, grabbed his sleeve, and gave him a solid shoulder throw.
She heard the man grunt. His tall body flew through the air instantly, and his entire right shoulder hit the ground hard. Without giving the man time to react, Xie Bingxia straddled him in reverse. Just as she was about to twist his arm, she looked down and saw his pained expression. Her pupils immediately contracted, and a chill ran down her spine.
"Gu... Gu Bei?!"
Gu Bei, with his arm still twisted by Xie Bingxia, half - lay on the ground on his side, looking extremely disheveled. "Let... go..."
"Why were you sneaking around and following me?" Xie Bingxia immediately let go. Gu Bei staggered to his feet and didn't forget to straighten his dusty jacket. "You... I haven't come to see your new dorm yet. I just came by to take a look."
His clumsy explanation made Xie Bingxia burst out laughing - Gu Bei's face - slapping moment came so fast and unexpectedly.
"Come up and sit for a while?"
"..." He hesitated.
"If you don't, I'll leave." Xie Bingxia knew Gu Bei well and gave him a nudge.
"Then... just for a little while. I still have to go back to the company later..."
"Okay, let's go." Instead of enthusiastically pulling Gu Bei like usual, Xie Bingxia politely led the way in front. After Gu Bei entered the dorm, he quickly scanned around, as if confirming that there was only Xie Bingxia's scent in this small space.
If he found out that Xie Bingxia had casually brought a boy back, he would lose his temper.
Xie Bingxia invited him to sit down and poured a cup of hot water for him. When Gu Bei took it with his right hand, he frowned, and his whole shoulder involuntarily trembled slightly.
She was sharp - eyed and observant. She stepped forward and pulled at the collar of Gu Bei's casual shirt, and saw a bruise under his right shoulder. Oops, she had been too rough just now.
"You're hurt."
Gu Bei turned slightly to the side. "It's okay."
"How can it be okay?" Ignoring Gu Bei's resistance, Xie Bingxia started to undo the buttons of his jacket. "Take off your clothes. I'll rub some safflower oil on you."
"No... no need!" Gu Bei panicked. He could only grab Xie Bingxia's wandering hands tightly. She was annoyed by Gu Bei's resistance as if she was forcing a good person into prostitution. She head - butted him, forehead to forehead. Gu Bei immediately saw stars, and his anger flared up. "You—!"
"If you move again, I'll bite you!" Xie Bingxia said impatiently. "Be a good boy and listen to me!"
Gu Bei stared at Xie Bingxia. He saw stubbornness and concern in her eyes. He gritted his teeth, sighed, and said, "I'll take it off myself." Then he undid the last button, took off his jacket, and turned his back.
Xie Bingxia took out the safflower oil from the cabinet, poured some into her palm, rubbed it until it was warm, and then slapped it on Gu Bei's shoulder.
"Hiss—" Gu Bei gasped. "Be gentler."
"Ouch, our Boss Gu's body is so precious! Don't worry, I won't knead it like a scallion pancake."
"What kind of analogy is that?" Gu Bei chuckled. "You can't talk three sentences without mentioning food. I never saw you eat properly at home."
This remark brought back the memory of that night in the study. Gu Bei's heart suddenly warmed up. And Xie Bingxia's hand brushing across his skin was like a prairie fire, igniting wherever it touched, and the heat went straight to his heart.
To make matters worse, the little girl's teasing made the situation even more intense.
"Is the boss comfortable? Is the service satisfactory?"
"Um... um... it's okay."
"The boss's voice is so soft. It seems I'm not working hard enough!" Xie Bingxia pressed her palm firmly into the hollow of his shoulder.
"Ah—" His strong back suddenly twitched. Gu Bei covered his mouth to hold back the cry of pain.
"Bear with it. It's for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis!"
Xie Bingxia secretly snickered. After massaging back and forth for a while, she was satisfied. "The service is over. Boss, remember to give a tip!"
Gu Bei gently put on his jacket and said, "I'm leaving."
Xie Bingxia wasn't happy. She immediately put her hands on Gu Bei's face. "Boss, I'll give you a free facial massage."
I'll let you get something for free! Let you get something for free! Gu Bei's cheeks were pulled to the sides like dough by her, then released and kneaded hard. Immediately, his eyes turned red, and tears welled up.
"It's so spicy! So spicy!" Gu Bei waved his hands desperately in front of his eyes. Xie Bingxia secretly thought it was bad. She had forgotten to wipe off the safflower oil on her hands.
Xie Bingxia was in a panic. She found some wet wipes and pulled out several in a row. "The wet wipes are here! Hurry, let me wipe them for you!" She wiped and blew on Gu Bei's eyes for a long time. "Don't open your eyes. Take a break."
"I suspect we had a deep - seated feud in our previous lives, and you're here to take revenge on me in this life." Gu Bei was extremely speechless. He didn't dare to open his eyes for fear of going blind.
"Hey, you're right. I'm going to make you behave." Xie Bingxia felt guilty but still didn't give in.
Gu Bei was sitting on the chair, and Xie Bingxia was standing in front of him, just a bit taller than him. She lifted Gu Bei's chin. "Raise your face. It's not wiped clean yet."
A wet feeling came from his eyelids. The movement was extremely gentle. Xie Bingxia's slightly fragrant breath fanned across his face, making Gu Bei a bit intoxicated. He even had a thought: If only time could stop at this moment.
Before Gu Bei could fully savor this intoxication, Xie Bingxia's breathing suddenly became rapid. Then something warm and soft covered his lips.