David shrugged. "Lin, I'm not stupid. You've been way too obvious."
Xia Lin coughed guiltily. "Sorry. I was out of line." But thinking that David had designs on Jin Yu, he didn't regret being vigilant against him. He'd just be more discreet in the future.
David wasn't angry. He said generously, "It's okay. But can you tell me why you've been deliberately keeping your distance from me?"
Xia Lin wanted to brush it off, but this straightforward foreigner insisted on getting to the bottom of it. Xia Lin had no choice but to say, "It's because you like Jin Yu!"
"Ah? What?" David's expression turned comical. "Lin, are you telling a cold joke? It's not very funny."
Xia Lin got a bit annoyed. This good - looking guy was actually denying it! "If you don't like Jin Yu, why did you deliberately get close to us? Your behavior is so abnormal!"
David didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Okay, Lin. I have to admit it now. I got close to you guys because I do like one of you."
"See, I knew it..."
"But that person is you..."
Xia Lin's expression went blank for a moment. He pointed at himself and asked in disbelief, "Me? You said you like me?"
David nodded. "Yes, Lin. Even though I know you're already married, I still fell in love with you. The first time I saw your photo from Uncle Ling, I took a fancy to you. I originally planned to go to China to see you on Uncle's behalf. But I was swamped with work when I first joined the company, so I didn't have the time. Now that you're here, after spending a few days with you, I've truly fallen in love with you." As he said this, the emotional David stepped closer to Xia Lin.
Xia Lin took two steps back. "Don't come any closer. I'm telling you, I won't like you. I only love Jin Yu." What the hell! This foreigner actually liked him. How come he didn't know he was so charming? Did foreigners fall in love as easily as in fairy tales or movies?
David looked dejected. "Please forgive me, Lin. I know you're completely in love with another man, but I can't help my feelings for you. Even if we can't be lovers, please don't reject my friendship, okay?"
Xia Lin was torn. His first instinct was to refuse, but then he thought that David was actually a nice guy, and he'd misjudged him before. He felt a bit guilty.
Even if he wanted to reject, he couldn't do it right away. Wait a minute! After he went back this time, he'd never have the chance to come here again, and he'd never see David. So, even though it felt a bit fake, Xia Lin still said, "Okay. I hope we can just be ordinary friends because my lover is Xiao Jinyu."
David smiled, with a hint of bitterness in his eyes. "Ah, I'm so jealous of Xiao Jinyu. He's so lucky to have your love."
Seeing his dejected look, Xia Lin comforted him. "Don't be too sad. There's an old Chinese saying: 'Forced love never sours sweet.' You're so outstanding. You'll definitely find a soulmate in the future."
David let out a long sigh, rubbed his face, and seemed to regain some composure. "Well, I'll take your good word for it. Okay, Lin. I won't bother you while you're having breakfast."