Six years later, I and my four cubs blew up my ex-husband's house

Chapter 2908 There is still hope

Although Shi Ye and the others couldn't hear what the two were talking about, they could see that You Qian's dejection was gradually turning into excitement.

Even at the very end, he was laughing very happily, his eyes seemingly filled with light again.

At this moment, the sun was setting in the west, and its orange-red afterglow shone on the two of them.

The girl was well-behaved and gentle, with her head slightly lowered and a faint smile on her lips.

The boy is sunny, cheerful, and handsome, and he looks even more radiant at this moment.

The two stood together, enveloped in warm light and shadow, and at first glance, they actually looked quite well-matched.

Xiao Zhi and Xiao Bai, always eager for a good show, deliberately laughed and egged them on, saying, "These two really do look quite well-matched standing together."

Shi Ye's eyelids were taut, and his thin lips were tightly pressed together, making it difficult to discern his emotions.

However, Marcy, who knew him well, could still sense that her brother was somewhat unhappy, and his aura was a bit low.

It seems that it wasn't entirely ineffective.

……

On the other side, You Qian said goodbye after making arrangements with Xia Lin.

"You guys probably have another dinner party tonight! I won't join in the fun. I have plans with friends, so we'll talk about dinner time later."

You Qian naturally had no objections.

There were too many people, and he didn't want to take Xia Lin with him; he preferred to spend time alone with her.

So they said goodbye.

Before leaving, You Qian glanced in the direction of Ma Xi and Xiao Zhi, nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and then turned and strode away.

After Charlene walked over, Marcy couldn't help but ask curiously, "What did your senior say to you?"

Charlene didn't hide anything and said truthfully, "I talked about the meal and felt apologetic, feeling that I hadn't completed the task."

Xiao Bai suddenly interjected, "You agreed to have dinner with him?"

Charlene nodded. "Mm."

Xiao Bai immediately laughed and said repeatedly, "Great, great."

Charlene was puzzled and frowned slightly, not understanding why Xiaobai reacted this way, nor what he meant by "pretty good".

However, Xiaobai didn't say much, but left quickly with a meaningful smile.

Xiao Zhiye left a step later, leaving four people behind.

They had originally planned to have a meal together, but just as everyone was about to leave, Zhou Si suddenly received an urgent call from his company, asking him to go back and handle some matters.

Marcy naturally went with him.

Before leaving, she felt sorry for her mentally challenged brother and suddenly had an idea: she would give him a task.

She said, "The cafeteria will definitely be packed tonight. Shi Ye, why don't you take Xia Lin out to eat? After you're done, take her back to school safely."

Upon hearing this, Charlene quickly waved her hand, as if to say, "No need to trouble yourself."

But Marcy quickly leaned close to her ear and whispered, "I know how you feel, but... trust me, as your best friend, I have a little suggestion for you: observe her a bit more, there might be a surprise!"

Charlene looked puzzled.

What surprise?

But before she could ask, Marcy had already left with Zhou Si, leaving her and Shi Ye standing there.

After everyone left, Xia Lin and Shi Ye faced each other, and the air seemed to freeze for a few seconds, with a slightly subtle and uneasy atmosphere.

To break the awkward silence, Xia Lin took the initiative to speak, her voice tinged with hesitation: "Brother Shi Ye, if it's inconvenient for you, don't bother, I'll just grab something to eat at the school cafeteria..."

"available."

Shino interrupted her almost before she could finish speaking, his tone calm yet resolute.

As he spoke, he took out his phone, the screen glowing softly on his sharply defined face. He looked up at her and asked, "What would you like to eat? I'll make a reservation."

Charlene blinked, wanting to politely refuse.

But when they met his deep, calm eyes, all thoughts of refusing seemed to be gently pressed down, and they couldn't utter a single word.

Finally, he could only purse his lips slightly and reply softly, "I'm fine with anything, you can decide."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ye didn't say much, but simply nodded and quickly swiped his fingers across the screen to deftly select a restaurant.

Then, he put away his phone, looked at her, and said, "Let's go."

Charlene nodded. "Okay."

At this moment, the stadium was closing, and the campus was bustling with people.

The tree-lined path from the gymnasium to the school gate was crowded with people, bustling and noisy, with people pushing and shoving each other.

The two had been walking side by side, but because of her petite stature, Xia Lin was soon pushed back a short distance.

Charlene looked up and saw the tall, slender figure in front of her getting further and further away, and she immediately became a little anxious.

In her haste, she instinctively quickened her pace, trying to catch up with the departing figure.

However, her haste caused her to lose her composure, and she stumbled in the crowded throng, accidentally bumping into someone.

Her foot slipped, and her body involuntarily tilted to the side, about to fall to the ground.

At the critical moment, a strong arm reached out in time and caught her falling body steadily.

Charlene looked up in shock, only to see Shi Ye, who had already walked away.

At that moment, she threw herself into his arms, her face still showing lingering panic.

Shi Ye lowered his eyes and stared at her for a few seconds. His deep voice was particularly clear in the noise as he said, "Stay close to me."

Then, he helped her up, naturally took her hand, and slowly walked forward.

The boy was tall and straight, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. His walk was calm and composed, which subtly kept her away from the crowded people around her.

She followed quietly behind him, and the previously cramped space suddenly seemed much more spacious, and she no longer had to worry about being pushed or squeezed.

The hand he held was large and strong, with calluses from years of training on his palm, yet it was exceptionally warm, a warmth that seemed to reach deep into her heart.

Charlene's heartbeat quickened involuntarily, each beat becoming clearer and stronger than the last.

She lowered her gaze slightly, but couldn't help but raise her eyes again to quietly look at his back, straight and reliable, as if he could shield her from all storms.

A fleeting hope quietly welled up in her heart: If only... he could like her even a little bit, how wonderful that would be?

Just then, Shi Yang's words echoed in her mind once again.

Does "observe, observe" refer to the person in front of you?

If so, will there really be a surprise?

Can she still have any hope?

Charlene couldn't help but repeatedly ponder this sentence in her heart.

In the end, I decided to listen to Shi Yang's advice one more time and observe the situation further.

Since she already knew he didn't like her, this outcome was already terrible.

Even at its worst, it was just hearing him say "no" to her with her own ears. What else could she not accept?

At worst, it just makes the facts more naked and straightforward; it's not that much more difficult to stab someone in the back.

Be optimistic and face it with equanimity.