ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm sorry for updating only 1 long chapter yesterday—I was not feeling well. Now, we go back to 2 chapters a day. Also, I'd like to announce that since we have reached 300 stones before reset, we will be having an additional 2 chapters Monday midnight GMT 8, and another extra chapter midnight on Tuesday, also GMT 8. I hope you guys read the announcement in the previous chapter. Thanks so much. ^^

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Zhang Ren and Shi Lian had no choice but to wait until lunch break. Even though they had three classes together and they were walking before they went to each class, Shu Xian still didn't tell them about what's worrying her even though both of them begged her.

"Now that it's lunch time… can we know about it now?

" Shi Lian asked and reiterated, making Shu Xian roll her eyes at her.

"Yeah, sure.

"

As they went to the cafeteria, they sat in their usual place, already at the far end table. Zhang Ren and Shu Xian brought out their lunchboxes. However, when Shi Lian brought out hers, both of them widened their eyes, not expecting that she brought herself a lunch box, too.

"Since you two are bringing your lunch, I asked the helper to prepare me one every day, too,

" she explained without them even asking, making Zhang Ren smile as he looked at her opening her lunch box.

"What's your lunch? I'm curious!

"

The moment Shi Lian opened her lunch box, the three of them saw fish fillet with buttered asparagus. Her rice was also buttered, making it actually a delicious lunch that Zhang Ren and Shu Xian wanted to try.

Zhang Ren and Shu Xian opened their lunch boxes. Zhang Ren showed tempura, and for Shu Xian, she had marinated spicy chicken breast.

"Oooooh~!

" Zhang Ren exclaimed, further stating his suggestion.

"Do you think it would be nice that we'd talk about the lunch that we're going to have the next day so we can complement it with each other's food and we can share?

"

"Huh… that's actually a nice idea,

" Shu Xian agreed, a smile appearing on her face.

"I'd be bringing veggies tomorrow.

"

"Oh! I'll be in charge with the rice and side dish,

" Zhang Ren volunteered, Shi Lian, letting out a small laugh.

"Fine… I'll be the main. We'd do a rotation of what kinds of meals to prepare, yeah?

"

"Of course,

" both Zhang Ren and Shu Xian said, the three of them already starting to eat their lunch.

"Alright, now should we talk about you making out with… you-know-who?

"

With Shi Lian reminding them of the topic that has been bothering both her and Zhang Ren, Shu Xian sighed, already starting as she got rice inside her mouth.

"Earlier this morning we were having a talk during breakfast,

" she started, the two listening to her intently.

"And then… suddenly, we don't know how it happened, but we were talking about kinks,

" she added, making Shi Lian and Zhang Ren look at each other, then back at Shu Xian.

"Why would you guys talk about kinks earlier in the morning?

" Zhang Ren commented, chuckling.

"Anyway, I take it you don't know anything about it?

"

"Yes,

" Shu Xian admitted, rolling her eyes at them.

"Anyway, I asked what his kinks are so I could understand and then he did answer,

" she added, a soft blush coming to her face.

"Oh? And what did he say?

" Shi Lian asked, Shu Xian, shyly looking at both of them as she answered in a whisper.

"He said he likes it when the woman is on top of him.

"

Shi Lian and Zhang Ren couldn't help but snicker on their seats. With Shu Xian narrowing her eyes at them, she put down her chopsticks for a while and crossed her arms in front of her chest, curious.

"Don't tell me… you guys know what kinks are?

"

"Shu Xian,

" Zhang Ren called out to her, shaking his head.

"I'm a man. I know what those are. Boys are adventurous when it comes to that.

"

Shi Lian arched a brow at him and asked,

"Oh, so you've experienced this?

"

"What?

" Zhang Ren scoffed, laughing at Shi Lian.

"No. You don't need to experience it. Though, it's another thing. I learned through curiosity—surfing the net.

"

"Nngh…

"

Shu Xian and Shi Lian scrunched their noses up in awkwardness, Zhang Ren, shrugging his shoulders.

"It's normal for men! Anyway… I could ask the same: why is Shu Xian ignorant about this when you, Shi Lian, somewhat know what this is?

"

"Well…

" Shi Lian started, letting out a laugh as well.

"I read those smutty comics and read webnovels that have it.

"

"Aha!

" Zhang Ren grinned, finding Shi Lian interesting.

"Tell me what you're reading?

"

"Guys!

"

Shu Xian called out to them, getting their attention.

"I thought you guys are curious about what I'm feeling. What's this now about changing topics about what you guys are reading?

"

With this stated by Shu Xian, Zhang Ren and Shi Lian let out a small chuckle, apologizing to her.

"Sorry,

" they said in unison, Shu Xian, continuing to tell her story.

"Anyway… since he told that, I find it weird that I imagined myself… you know… on top of him.

"

"Ooooh~!

"

Shi Lian narrowed her eyes at her, teasing her best friend.

"Naughty, naughty! So with you not paying attention, you and him talked about it… and you told him what's worrying you and then…

"

Shi Lian already knew what had happened—but with her stopping mid-sentence as she wanted Shu Xian to continue for her as another way of confirmation, Shu Xian sighed, further telling them.

"So, yeah… you get the picture. He asked me about it and when I told him, we suddenly… made out.

"

Zhang Ren and Shi Lian looked at each other, grinning ear to ear. With Shu Xian biting her bottom lip, she blushed once more, asking them a question.

"So I wonder why… this is happening. You know…

"

"Oh, Shu Xian...

"

Shi Lian reacted, rolling her eyes at her.

"Do you need to know? Both of you are attracted to each other! From how you're telling the story without complaints, I take it that you liked it, right?

"

Shu Xian didn't answer her question, nor didn't nod to confirm it.

However, with her heart racing in her head and with the kiss still lingering in her thoughts…

The answer to the question is: yes… she did like it.