In the kitchen, Qi Shang looked at Xia Lin's photo on his phone. His thumb hovered over the delete button, but he gritted his teeth and didn't press it.
Ahh, what was wrong with him? He couldn't possibly have fallen for Xia Lin! He wasn't gay! So it was impossible for him to like Xia Lin. Xia Lin was just his tutor and housekeeper, and at most, a friend. No, maybe he should ask his parents. Forget it. They were busy all day long abroad. He'd better ask some netizens instead.
Although Qi Shang didn't have many friends in real life, he did have some like - minded netizens online because he was into anime and a few games.
When Qi Shang asked his question, their answers were unanimous. "Dude, you're definitely into him!"
"Absolutely. No doubt about it. What kind of beauty has caught the eye of a big shot like you?"
"It's not a beauty."
"Oh... Well, looks aren't that important. Girls should also focus on inner beauty..."
"The person is a handsome guy."
...
"Whoa whoa! Big shot! You're not pulling our legs, are you?"
"What's the point of joking with you guys?"
"So you're gay, big shot! But it's okay. Being gay doesn't change the fact that you're a rich second - generation with amazing gaming skills. We still look up to you!"
"Right. Even though I'm straight, I don't think being gay is disgusting. Big shot, the times are more open now. If you like him, just go for it bravely. I got the class beauty in our class because I confessed my love bravely. Now we're in the same university and about to get engaged."
"Damn! Dude, you're awesome! I'm jealous!"
After closing his laptop, Qi Shang lay in bed. Did he really like Xia Lin? Why? Xia Lin was really handsome. He cared about Qi Shang. He could do laundry, cook, and was smart. He was gentle and had a good personality. Although...
Enough! He was acting like a lovesick girl. It was so embarrassing. No, even though Xia Lin had so many merits, he shouldn't have fallen for him so easily. Qi Shang decided to observe Xia Lin carefully.
In the next few days, Xia Lin noticed that Qi Shang always stared at him. Occasionally, when he looked back, their eyes would meet, and then Qi Shang would turn away defiantly, as if he wasn't the one who had been staring.
What was wrong with this kid? Xia Lin thought he must have a talk with Qi Shang before school started. One morning during breakfast, Xia Lin got the chance.
"Qi Shang, you've been acting weird these days. What's going on?"
Looking at Xia Lin's worried expression, Qi Shang wanted to say, "I think I've fallen for you."
But the words got stuck in his throat and couldn't come out. Why? Was he such a coward? Qi Shang felt annoyed with himself. He said to himself, "Qi Shang, since you've already recognized your feelings, why are you so afraid to say it?"
After scolding himself like this, Qi Shang took a deep breath, turned on the mirror function on his phone, looked at himself in the mirror, and gave himself a "spell - like" command: Tell Xia Lin how you really feel.
Xia Lin watched Qi Shang's strange behavior and was even more certain that this kid had a secret. Before he could ask again, Qi Shang said, "Xia Lin, I've fallen for you. Would you like to be my boyfriend?"