Chapter 86: Chapter 82: In Her Eyes, There Was No One Else
"Since the vice principal has promised me that Su Xiaomeng will not be wronged, why would I make things difficult for the vice principal?"
Still maintaining an aloof demeanor, not even giving him a look, and leaving behind an unapproachable and cool figure after speaking.
The vice principal let out a long sigh, his two trembling legs weak and powerless.
Benefiting from Yin Shixiu’s influence, Su Xiaomeng took a deep breath and gathered her books before returning to the dormitory to grab her suitcase.
On the way back, she recalled Xiao Ling’s expression, Mr. Xiao and the vice principal’s reactions, feeling greatly delighted!
She even felt a bit floaty as she walked.
And thinking back to Yin Shixiu’s demeanor when he said those words, she fell into a fangirl-like state!
Fiancée...
Oh, so she was already his fiancée!
Out of nowhere, she felt a burst of joy, even the somewhat noisy sound of the suitcase wheels against the ground seemed melodious to her ears.
Looking up, a tall figure appeared in her line of sight, her eyes brightened, and then, with a touch of shyness, she showed a big smile.
Ren Yixuan was stunned for a moment, having just come out of the library only to run into Su Xiaomeng.
At that moment, not knowing what expression to put on, he could only see Su Xiaomeng flashing him a big smile.
In that instant, the sunlight behind her seemed dim.
The softest part of his heart seemed to melt like water.
Turns out that no matter what happens, as long as she smiles at him, everything else seems unimportant.
Despite being angry, annoyed, or resentful, all he ever wanted was for her to smile at him, even if just as carefree as usual.
He took a deep breath, for she was, after all, the girl he liked.
Striding forward, filled with helplessness and joy, he walked towards her, but just a second before he could stand in front of her, Su Xiaomeng brushed past him...
Ren Yixuan could see from the corner of his eye that the smile on Su Xiaomeng’s face didn’t diminish in the slightest.
The call caught in his throat.
Turning stiffly, he watched Su Xiaomeng quicken her pace, heading straight in the direction...
Ren Yixuan saw the person he least wanted to see and the scene he least wanted to witness.
Yin Shixiu had seen Su Xiaomeng from a distance, noticing her dragging a suitcase, intending to walk over, but didn’t expect Ren Yixuan to emerge from the library, entering his line of sight.
He had seen the smile on Su Xiaomeng’s face.
But he wasn’t sure if it was for him or... her childhood friend.
Taking back the half-stepped leg, he leaned against the car door, feeling both anxious and hopeful.
Hoping that the smile on Su Xiaomeng’s face was meant for him.
And then, he saw Su Xiaomeng and Ren Yixuan getting closer, almost losing hope.
That was the person she once cried her heart out for, how could he dare to hope that Su Xiaomeng’s eyes wouldn’t still hold him?
Yet, as he secretly mocked himself, he saw Su Xiaomeng brush past Ren Yixuan, running towards him!
Showing her teeth, she waved at him.
Yin Shixiu felt his blood boiling with excitement, unable to contain his joy.
Quickly stepping forward, he took her suitcase from her hand.
"Why didn’t you tell me earlier that you had a suitcase to carry?"
"If I told you, would you accompany me into the girls’ dormitory again?"
Su Xiaomeng gave him a sidelong glance, muttering with a blushing face.
"It’s not like I haven’t been in there before?"
"So embarrassing..."
Su Xiaomeng pouted at him, looking slightly disdainful.
Without thinking, he bent down, intending to kiss her lips!
Su Xiaomeng was startled, but she reacted quickly, instinctively raising her hand to shield her mouth, palm facing him.
"What are you doing! This is the school!"
Yin Shixiu’s lips almost touched hers but couldn’t; seeing her eyes wide open, he still found her adorable, so he didn’t pull back and kissed her through her palm!
Her palm warmed up, a tingling sensation spreading throughout her body from there.
Her earlobe turned a slightly pinkish hue.
"Uncle, how can you be so reckless? This is the school gate..."
Su Xiaomeng shrank her head in fright, pushing him, "Hurry, let’s go, let’s go!"
Yin Shixiu chuckled, glancing up slightly, his hawk-like eyes meeting those beautiful yet filled with bloodlust phoenix eyes in the air, sparks flying, tension palpable.
Su Xiaomeng, seeing him not moving and gazing behind her, blinked, curiously turning around.
However, her body hadn’t turned completely before Yin Shixiu pulled her into the car.
"Buckle up."
"...Oh."
Responding, Su Xiaomeng didn’t look out the window again, but excitedly asked Yin Shixiu, "Uncle, are men in the United Kingdom really that gentlemanly?"
"Why do you ask all of a sudden?"
"It’s written in the textbook! Though everyone says so, I haven’t seen it myself..."
"Would you like to go to the United Kingdom?"
Yin Shixiu asked with a soft laugh.
"Of course! Once I earn enough money, I definitely want to visit this country of gentlemen!"
The car shook slightly, and Yin Shixiu rubbed his forehead.
After digesting her words, he casually asked, "What if I take you there? It would save a lot of money."
Su Xiaomeng first felt joy, then her expression turned serious, her tone dropping, "Uncle, are you finally planning to trick me into going abroad?"
"Cough—cough cough!"
Yin Shixiu coughed a few more times, clearing his throat, he hadn’t expected the little girl to be so perceptive today.
He thought she had seen through his intentions, but little did he know Su Xiaomeng was just joking...
"By the way, Uncle, Meng Meng and I have arranged to go see a movie this Saturday."
"Saturday, huh?"
"Yeah, I won’t be having lunch or dinner with you then."
Yin Shixiu nodded, "Alright."
Su Xiaomeng yawned, feeling a bit sleepy, leaned her head against the seat and closed her eyes.
Yin Shixiu played some soft music, and the car drove a bit slower.
Su Xiaomeng will never know that her relationship with Ren Yixuan completely ended with this unintentional brush past.
Ren Yixuan’s eyes shone with pain and unwillingness, which she couldn’t see.
After returning to school, Su Xiaomeng felt much more settled in her heart.
Saturday came in the blink of an eye.
Early in the morning, Yin Meng came to pick up Su Xiaomeng.
Yin Shixiu reminded Yin Meng a couple of things, then handed her a card to use for expenses.
"By the way, Uncle, are you sure you don’t want to come with us? It’s Saturday after all?"
While putting the card away, Yin Meng asked.
"No, I have other things today."
Sitting on the side wrapping her scarf, Su Xiaomeng couldn’t help but glance at him after hearing this.
"Alright then, I’m taking Little Aunt out!"
Yin Meng laughed, pulling the awkward Su Xiaomeng out the door.
Not long after they left, Yin Shixiu called Zhou Mengqin...
"I’ll be there on time."
After hanging up, he sighed lightly, took his coat and car keys and also left the house.
Su Xiaomeng and Yin Meng saw the latest romance movie in the afternoon.
After the movie finished, the two girls came out with red swollen eyes.
"The female lead is just too pitiful, how can she be so pitiful?"
Yin Meng sniffled and asked sadly while wiping her nose.
Su Xiaomeng wasn’t that much better off, but her emotions leaned more toward indignation, "Why are wealthy men so vile? They see pretty young girls and want them, fancy one but won’t let go of the others outside, the young girl is so sincere, but he goes behind her back to meet others for matchmaking and dates..."
"Good, the young girl caught him! Can paper hold fire?"
"I just like that female lead, he’s unfaithful, so she should just leave! The style of splashing a glass of water in his face and walking away, that’s as cool as it gets!"
Su Xiaomeng spoke with righteous anger, then her crying voice suddenly rose, "But what kind of idiot screenwriter would make the female lead get a terminal illness after dumping the male lead? Boo hoo..."
At this, Yin Meng started feeling upset as well!
"That damn male lead, only regretted it after finding out the female lead had a terminal illness, what’s the use of that regret?"
"Exactly!"
The two walked and talked and cried, catching the attention of people around them.
They sat on a flowerbed by the roadside, discussed that tear-jerking film that almost drained their tears until slowly calming down.
Once their emotions settled, they began enjoying the beautiful sunshine again.
The two leaned their hands on the marble stone, slightly tilting their heads.
"Xiao Meng..." Yin Meng opened her eyes, "Have you fallen for my Uncle?"
Su Xiaomeng also opened her eyes, the winter sun, even if tinged with a layer of cold, was still warm, never irritating.
Just like... Yin Shixiu.
"Uncle’s so good, anyone would like him very much."
Yin Meng glanced at her, "Stop being evasive, you know what kind of liking I mean!"
"Uh..."
Su Xiaomeng looked at the blue sky, seemed she had never seriously thought about this question, did she like him?
Thinking about it suddenly, her heart hurt painfully.
No, she can’t like him...
She looked at Yin Meng, bared her teeth and said, "I won’t tell you!"
"You brat! Want to cut ties with me... What are you looking at?"
Seeing Su Xiaomeng’s smile freeze, Yin Meng quickly followed her gaze.
The pedestrian street crowded with people bustling, but among the crowd that outstandingly tall figure stood out.
"Is it... Uncle?"
Yin Meng blinked, was about to say what a coincidence but then saw the girl following beside Uncle...
About their age, blushing and smiling shyly like a peach.
"Xiao Meng, that—"
"I don’t like that old man!"
Su Xiaomeng said angrily! Her nostrils almost spouting fire!
Yin Meng sensed trouble.
Hurriedly said to Su Xiaomeng, "That girl is my cousin, also Uncle’s niece!"
Su Xiaomeng frowned slightly, looked at Yin Meng, "You think I’m an idiot?"
Yin Meng was speechless.
"Stupid old man..."
Su Xiaomeng tightly stared at the two figures, wanting her gaze to materialize into arrows, to shoot right through the heart!
"Uh... Xiao Meng... don’t jump to conclusions, Uncle isn’t like that."
Watching Su Xiaomeng’s expression, Yin Meng felt chills up her Uncle’s spine.
"Right, he’s not like that."