141: Chapter 141 Another Confession

Before the words even landed, Shen Yan saw tears welling up in Wu Ya's eyes.

"No... Xiao Wu, don't cry. If you think what I said is wrong, you can scold me!"

Wu Ya wiped away her tears and retorted, "What should I scold you for?"

"Should I scold you for not liking me, or scold you for trying to set me up with Chen Guangke?"

Shen Yan opened his mouth but was struck dumb.

Seeing his reaction, Wu Ya let out a long sigh and said, "I didn't think about that aspect before, so I didn't realize you were trying to set me up with Chen Guangke."

"Later, when I found out he was interested in me, I realized what was happening. Shen Yan, don't you think you were a bit cruel to me?"

Shen Yan didn't know why the issue had circled back to him.

From his perspective, he didn't believe he had done anything wrong.

"Xiao Wu, you might have misunderstood my intentions. I wasn't forcefully trying to matchmake you and Old Chen; I was just trying to create a few opportunities for you two."

"If you really don't like him, I won't force you two together. Even Old Chen shares this thought."

Wu Ya smiled and shook her head.

"You still don't understand."

"Yes, I said I wouldn't like you anymore, but liking someone isn't something I can control myself!"

Shen Yan understood.

Wu Ya meant that she still liked him.

Suddenly realizing this, he wasn't sure how to react.

"...I'm sorry."

Wu Ya abruptly stood up from her seat.

"Shen Yan, what I want has never been your apology. You don't like me—that's not your problem, nor is it mine. Neither of us needs to apologize for that."

"The same goes for Chen Guangke and me. Him liking me isn't his problem, and me not liking him isn't mine. I don't hate him; I just want to keep my distance from him. Can you understand that?"

Shen Yan hadn't understood before, but now he did.

He handed Wu Ya the hot tea he had poured.

"Don't get agitated. Sit down, have some tea, and we'll talk slowly."

Hearing this, Wu Ya's eyes turned red again.

"It's precisely because you are always so thoughtful toward me that I can't help but have my heart flutter for you again and again."

"Forget it. Talking this much to you is useless. You already have a girlfriend, and I'm not willing to be the third party who breaks up your relationship."

Seeing the situation escalating, Shen Yan quickly spoke up, "Of course! Xiao Wu, I know you don't have that intention, and I know feelings of affection can't just be suddenly transferred."

"If you truly don't like Old Chen, I won't try to set you two up anymore. Whatever is between you two, you two should resolve it yourselves."

Wu Ya hummed in acknowledgment.

The topic officially concluded.

The atmosphere returned to quiet.

Just as Shen Yan was racking his brain trying to find another topic, the Waitress came in to serve the food.

"Hello, all the dishes you ordered are here. If you need anything else, please call us."

The food arrived at the perfect time!

Shen Yan, while thinking, took the initiative to arrange things, "Come on! Xiao Wu, I heard the food here is very good. Hurry up and try it!"

Wu Ya nodded and picked up her chopsticks to eat.

Because the previous topic was too heavy, they didn't talk much afterward, simply focusing on eating.

Half an hour later, both were full. Shen Yan went out to pay the bill.

After paying, he returned to the private room, picked up his coat and bag, and said to Wu Ya, "Let's go. I'll take you home."

As soon as the words fell,

Wu Ya sat still without making a sound.

He turned his head in confusion and noticed Wu Ya's face was as pale as a wall.

"Xiao Wu, what's wrong?"

Hearing the question, the pale Wu Ya whispered, "That... you go first."

Shen Yan was completely bewildered.

"Why ask me to go first? What's wrong? Why are you clutching your stomach? Is your stomach uncomfortable?"

Wu Ya didn't answer, just kept shaking her head.

Shen Yan was thoroughly confused by her behavior.

"What exactly is wrong with you?"

"If you're feeling unwell, I'll take you to the hospital right now. Don't worry about troubling me. We came together, so we have to leave together."

Wu Ya closed her eyes and said softly, "It's not that I feel unwell. I'm on my period..."

"That is..."

Halfway through, Shen Yan realized Wu Ya was menstruating.

"Oh, I see. Do you need a sanitary pad?"

"I can go buy one for you, or I can ask the Waitress for one."

Wu Ya opened her eyes and nodded slightly.

"Then please ask the Waitress for me first. Only if they don't have any, then help me buy some."

Shen Yan hummed, put down his coat and bag, and walked out of the private room.

Not long after, he returned holding a square-shaped item.

"Here, take this. You should go to the restroom."

Wu Ya had seen sanitary pads before, but she didn't immediately get up from the chair.

"I... I think I accidentally stained the chair. Can you help me ask the Waitress how much I need to compensate?"

Hearing this, Shen Yan immediately picked up his coat and handed it to Wu Ya.

"Then put my coat on first. You can leave the matter of the chair to me."

Wu Ya bit her lip, took the coat Shen Yan offered, and said softly while looking down, "Thank you."

Then, she threw on the coat and rushed to the restroom.

When Wu Ya came out of the restroom, Shen Yan had already taken care of everything.

"Let's go. I'll take you home."

Looking at the calm Shen Yan, Wu Ya nodded and got into the car with him.

Because she felt unwell, she fell asleep as soon as she got in the car.

When she woke up again, she found the car had stopped, and Shen Yan was gone.

"Shen Yan?"

She called out softly but received no reply.

A moment later, Shen Yan got back into the car carrying a white bag.

"You're awake?"

Wu Ya nodded.

"Where did you go?"

Shen Yan handed the white bag in his hand to Wu Ya.

"I heard brown sugar water is quite helpful, so I bought you two packets. You can steep them yourself when you get back."

Wu Ya was stunned.

"Did you go buy that specifically for me?"

Shen Yan placed the white bag directly on Wu Ya's lap.

"There's nothing 'specifically' about it. I just happened to see it when I was passing by."

Saying that, he drove toward Wu Ya's house.

Ten minutes later, he stopped the car at Wu Ya's doorstep.

"Alright, go inside now. Rest early."

Wu Ya didn't react.

Just when Shen Yan thought Wu Ya had fallen asleep again, Wu Ya suddenly unbuckled her seatbelt, leaned over, and kissed him on the cheek.

"Shen Yan, thank you. I'm sorry."

Shen Yan's eyes widened, and he froze on the spot.

"You... you..."

Wu Ya clutched the white bag in her hand and said, "I thought about it for a long time, and I realized I still can't give up liking you. I'm sorry."

"Gulp."

Shen Yan swallowed, unsure how to react, and could only say awkwardly, "But I already have a girlfriend..."

Wu Ya looked up, firmly stating, "Don't worry. I just wanted to tell you that my feelings for you won't change."