Xue Xi had always felt that it was better to clarify things in person. Moreover, she did not feel anything for Xiang Huai. She just felt that she did not want this person to lie to her.

Xiang Huai clearly did not expect her to ask this. His dark brown eyes narrowed. “What did that club member say?”

Xue Xi paused and did not speak.

Xiang Huai said to Li Zixia and Xie Yingying, “You guys go eat first.”

Only then did the two girls leave.

After they left, Xiang Huai did not eat. Instead, he brought Xue Xi out of the canteen and walked to a small park beside the canteen.

At noon, under the scorching sun, there was almost no one here.

Xiang Huai looked at Xue Xi and pressed her shoulders. He asked, “Do you trust me?”

Trust him?

If it was a year ago, Xue Xi would definitely have said no.

Having grown up in the orphanage, she had never trusted anyone. But now, she had a family, friends, and a lover.

Xue Xi stared at Xiang Huai.

The man had his back facing the light and his eyes were resolute. Under his black hair, his face was well-defined and he exuded a resolute and upright aura.

She recalled that when she was in Country M, when Nicholas Xiu was planning to force her to stay, Xiang Huai had stood up and forcefully brought her back.

She recalled that during the military training, he was wearing a camouflage uniform and looked so righteous. He seemed to be a warrior who protected the country.

Xiang Huai was not surprised by Xue Xi’s silence.

Anyone who was suddenly forced to date him would feel their heart ache and think that he was being a hooligan.

For the past year, even though he had tried his best to be good to her, woo her, and coax her, the little kid had always been indifferent. Did she still not understand love?

Xiang Huai smiled bitterly in his heart, but he did not show it on his face. Just as he was about to find a topic to talk about, he suddenly heard the young lady in front of him say, “I believe you.”

These simple words stunned Xiang Huai.

The young lady’s skin was so fair that it was almost transparent. Her eyebrows were also lighter, and there seemed to be mist brewing in her eyes. She had a mysterious characteristic.

However, at this moment, she said clearly that she believed him.

She believed by herself.

Ever since Xiang Huai was born, he had always been a trusted existence. How many times would someone tell him that he would definitely complete the missions?

However, those words were not as good as the young lady’s words: I believe you.

Xiang Huai curled his lips and rubbed Xue Xi’s head. “Now is not the time to tell you. Otherwise, I will violate the rules. But I promise you that when the time comes, I will be the first to tell you, alright?”

Xue Xi’s eyes flickered and she nodded.

Going against the rules.

He used such sensitive words.

She did not seem to understand, but she was very patient. A year had passed since she was in her third year of high school. There were more things that she could learn in university. Time was the easiest thing for her to pass. After studying for a while, a day passed. Unknowingly, a year had passed.

She had a feeling that he would tell her the truth soon.

The girl in front of him stood straight and looked cold, but she was actually obedient and sensible. It made one want to protect her forever.

Xiang Huai lowered his eyes and said, “As for that club, they have no ill intentions toward you.”

Xue Xi nodded. She felt that Xiang Huai was shrouded in a layer of mystery. His mysterious identity allowed him to do whatever he wanted in the capital.

However, other than those people, who else could be so arrogant? However, Xiang Huai was not one of them.

He must be involved in a certain industry or organization.

Now, Xue Xi seemed to have vaguely found the door to Xiang Huai’s world, but Xiang Huai could not give her this key. That club would bring her into Xiang Huai’s world.

…

The knot in their hearts had been resolved. They no longer discussed this issue and returned to the canteen for lunch.

When they were queuing up, the two of them were very eye-catching and attracted everyone’s attention.

Xue Xi suddenly asked Xiang Huai, “What’s the WeChat ID you gave me?”

Xiang Huai, who was standing beside her with an empty tray: “?”

Xiang Huai paused and chuckled. “Guess?”

Xue Xi: “No need. I’m Learning.”

Xiang Huai lowered his eyes and smiled. “Mhm. Yes, Learning.”

Xue Xi did not believe his reaction, so she extended her hand. “Let me see.”

She raised an eyebrow.

The girl, who had always been aloof, had a different expression on her face.

Xue Xi threatened him. “If you don’t let me see it, I’ll… I’ll…”

Just as she was thinking about what to do, Xiang Huai unlocked his phone and opened WeChat. He placed it in her hand. “If the girlfriend wants to check his phone, the boyfriend must hand it over.”

Xue Xi: “…”

“Ah, it’s already enough that this couple is good-looking, but their interactions are also so sweet! How adorable!” Not far away, someone had been whispering.

Logically speaking, ordinary people should not hear it, but Xue Xi had always been sharp. When she heard this, her face turned red.

She coughed and looked at his phone. She realized that the name this person had given her was: Learning upwards.

Xue Xi: “?”

Everyone said that one should study hard and improve every day. What did it mean to improve? Was there a limit to studying?

She frowned and thought for a while before returning the phone to him. “The contact name you gave is so strange!”

Xiang Huai curled his lips. “Mhm, it’s a little strange. What about the little kid’s?”

Xue Xi instantly felt a little guilty. Just as she was about to think of a way to reject him, Xiang Huai said, “I obediently handed in my phone. Does my girlfriend have a secret that she can’t tell me and won’t let me see?”

Xue Xi: “?”

Despite knowing that it was a provocation, she still felt a little embarrassed. Hence, she took out her phone and showed it to him.

Xiang Huai’s lips twitched when he saw the word “Gigolo.” “Little kid, I feel aggrieved.”

Just as he said this, the two of them had already reached the canteen’s window to get some food.

“Use the card!” the auntie called.

Xiang Huai: “Can I pay in cash?”

The auntie immediately shouted, “No, this is the student canteen! It’s not for outsiders, so how can you eat without a meal card?”

Xue Xi swiped her meal card.

“Beep.” Xue Xi looked at Xiang Huai. “I’ll provide for you. It won’t be unfair.”

Xiang Huai: “…”

Xiang “Gigolo” Huai had a very comfortable meal!

After being accepted by his little kid, he found she was simply too adorable. After the two of them ate, they held hands and went to the school building. Xue Xi still had class in the afternoon, and Xiang Huai had his own matters to attend to, so the two of them could only part reluctantly.

Xue Xi waved at Xiang Huai from afar and entered the building.

Just as she entered the hall, before she could feel the reluctance to part, she saw the short man in the jeans standing there and looking at her. “President~ You can ask me anything!”

“…”