anwhile, the two teenagers sat on the couch facing each other on the second floor. The younger teen had a curious expression, while the older one looked around in interest.
"So this is what the second floor looks like. It's a nice place you have here."
"Thanks, Senior ng."
"The desk over there. Is it your working desk?" He asked while pointing at the desk cluttered with files on the other side of the room.
"Yes, I did my schoolwork and other work at that desk." Shao Jingfei replied, but beating around the bush was never his style, so he asked straightforwardly.
"So, what do you want to talk to about? So much that you don't want Caiyi to hear it?"
ng Renshu's smile didn't falter as he replied, "I'm thrilled you are a quick-witted person. This indeed has sothing to do with her, but I hope you can do a favor and keep this a secret from her."
"I think it depends on the content. I will keep it a secret if I must…." Shao Jingfei grinned. "But unfortunately, I'm on Caiyi's side. I hope you understand, Senior ng."
ng Renshu shook his head. "No, I feel more comforted now, knowing that you are a loyal friend to her. Rest assured, since I will only ask a few questions."
"What questions?"
"First, I want to know how you and Xiaoyi et for the first ti."
Shao Jingfei was confused now. When ng Renshu subtly hinted that he wanted to talk in private, Shao Jingfei thought he had sothing very important to talk about. So his question took him aback. Shao Jingfei didn't see it coming at all.
"Why would you want to know about that?"
ng Renshu chuckled. "Because Xiaoyi won't tell even if I asked her. That girl is very wary of ."
Shao Jingfei contemplated a bit. He thought there shouldn't be anything weird in how they t. He guessed it was okay to tell ng Renshu that much.
"It was an accidental eting at first. We bumped into each other in the corridor, then we beca acquainted. Later, I found out that she was applying to the writing competition sponsored by Glorious Days company, and that's when we beca closer. I'm a fan of her work."
ng Renshu nodded. "I see. Then, both of you didn't purposely et, but it was all just a coincidence, right?"
"That's right." Shao Jingfei said unsurely.
He felt that ng Renshu's question was more for confirming things than asking for an explanation. He couldn't understand why ng Renshu was curious about this, though.
Unless ng Renshu thought of Shao Jingfei as his love rival, there was no other explanation for his curiosity.
"This might be a weird question, but have you ever felt that you know Xiaoyi, or at least were familiar with her writing style when you first saw it?"
"Well, I thought she was an amazing writer ever since I had my hands on her manuscript, but I don't feel familiar with her writing style. On the contrary, I feel like her style is fresh and new."
"Okay, the next one will be the last question. Did Xiaoyi ever tell you anything strange, like her inspiration for her first work?"
"You an about the rebirth concept? We talked about it before, but she said it was purely sothing she had thought about one day. It surprised when I first read it since I have never read sothing like that before."
ng Renshu fell into deep thought. "I see. Thanks for your answers."
"Uhm… Is that really all you want to ask about?" Shao Jingfei asked him skeptically.
"Hm? Yes, that's all. It helps a lot." ng Renshu smiled.
"I thought you would ask about sothing big since you didn't want those two to hear about it."
"Haha, you are reading too much into it." ng Renshu chuckled. "As I said, I wouldn't ask anything weird. I will appreciate it if you don't tell Xiaoyi about it."
Shao Jingfei was still confused. "If it's not weird, why would you keep it a secret from her?"
"She didn't like it if I pry into her business. I don't want the person I like to hate even more. I will still like her even if she hates , though."
Shao Jingfei wanted to applaud him for his honesty. Or, more like, there seed to be a hidden warning hidden beneath his nonchalance. It was like a declaration, almost.
As expected, ng Renshu was still bothered by the fact that Li Caiyi was staying with him. Shao Jingfei gulped nervously, hoping that his na wouldn't be on this person's black list.
"I wish you the best, Senior ng. As her friend and editor, I will also keep helping her in any way I can." Shao Jingfei smiled aningfully.
ng Renshu seed to catch the drift in his remarks, so he smiled with satisfaction. "Thanks. I think we can get along well. It's so easy to talk to you. Let's often talk from now on."
Shao Jingfei laughed awkwardly. "Haha, I'm just too nosy for my own good."
***
Li Caiyi's back was tense when ng Renshu and Shao Jingfei finally ca down after talking for about 15 minutes.
"Have you finished talking?" As usual, Li Chunhua was the one who spoke up first.
"Yes, it's a pretty enjoyable talk." ng Renshu smiled amiably.
Li Caiyi frowned skeptically and stared at Shao Jingfei instead. "Is that true?"
"Hm? Yeah. It was fun." Shao Jingfei flashed his usual grin. Li Caiyi couldn't discern any sign of displeasure at all.
"Are you sure?"
"Haha, it's really nothing." Shao Jingfei giggled in amusent.
"Xiaoyi is just too worrywart. It's because of she doubted you, too. Sorry about that, Jingfei." ng Renshu said before checking on his wristwatch. "Oh, it's already this ti. I will leave the money here, Jingfei. Sorry, but I have to leave now."
"You are leaving already?" Li Caiyi was so confused she blurted it out unknowingly.
ng Renshu smirked. "Yeah, but if you ask nicely, I can probably stay for another hour."
Li Caiyi wanted to slap her mouth for saying sothing unnecessary. "No need."
ng Renshu laughed. "I'm joking. As much as I want to stay and chat more with you guys, I have so matters to take care of."
"Thanks for visiting, Senior ng." Shao Jingfei sent him off with a business smile on his face.
"I like your place. I might visit more often in the future. This place has a lot of things I like. Then, I'll see you guys next ti," ng Renshu comnted without trying to hide the underlying aning behind his words before leaving with a wave of his hand.
"Phew, talking with a super important person really took a toll on my nerves." Shao Jingfei wiped the invisible sweat on his forehead.
"Spill the truth! Are you guys really not talking about anything weird?" Li Chunhua asked curiously.
"Stop it, will you? It's just a boy's talk. Girls don't need to know."
"Tsk, cheapskate."
Li Caiyi really couldn't understand ng Renshu. One ti, he would appear out of nowhere and sweep her off her feet, making her flustered and confused. Another ti he would do sothing unpredictable before leaving her on tenterhook. She couldn't spend a day without worrying about what ng Renshu would do now.
What was he up to this ti?
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