180: Jealous

The weather was uncooperative.

It started pouring in the afternoon, making many attractions unplayable.

Even with umbrellas, the girls' clothes were soaked.

Especially Sun Roqian.

Her sun-protective clothing clung to her body, revealing her fiery curves.

They had no choice but to head towards the exit.

He Yufei had originally wanted to huddle under Xu Zimo's umbrella, but Tang Xinyao handed her own umbrella to her, and then shared an umbrella with Xu Zimo.

The umbrella wasn't very big; it was a bit crowded for two people, so they naturally pressed close together.

Under the umbrella, Tang Xinyao could feel Xu Zimo's warm breath on her head, and her heart pounded like a startled deer, her face flushing.

She secretly glanced up, catching sight of Xu Zimo holding the umbrella intently, tilting it as much as possible towards her, even though his own shoulder was getting wet from the rain.

Tang Xinyao's heart warmed, a strange sweetness filling her. After a moment's hesitation, she gently tugged at Xu Zimo's sleeve: "Brother-in-law, you can... move closer."

Hearing this, Xu Zimo looked down and saw her feigning composure, a smile unconsciously curving his lips: "It's fine, as long as you don't get wet."

Although he had been accompanying his Younger Sister-in-law, he had always maintained a proper distance, never initiating any actions. Just like now, to keep a distance between them, a good half of his body was drenched by the rain.

Tang Xinyao looked up, and in that confined space, their eyes met.

Even though she quickly averted her gaze, a subtle, unusual atmosphere spread between them.

The rain grew heavier, drumming loudly on the umbrella, yet it seemed to create a small world that belonged only to them.

Tang Xinyao could clearly hear her own heartbeat. Finally, she mustered her courage andinitiative moved closer, closing the gap between them until they were pressed tightly together.

Although she pretended nothing was amiss and continued walking with her head down, Xu Zimo noticed that her earlobes were flushed.

He didn't expose her, and the two of them continued to walk slowly in the rain.

They were finally nearing the exit.

But Tang Xinyao's steps halted.

"What's wrong?"

Only then did Xu Zimo notice that her gaze was fixed on the carousel, her eyes filled with longing.

She was still just a young girl after all.

Fortunately, the carousel was indoors and still operating normally.

"Let's go."

Xu Zimo closed his umbrella.

Sun Roqian and the others also came closer, and the girls chattered excitedly. Before long, they were all seated on the carousel.

Taking photos was inevitable.

As Tang Xinyao was looking for an angle, Xu Zimo happened to be in the frame.

Her smile was like a blooming flower, and his gaze gently rested on her.

Perfect.

[Affection from Tang Xinyao +10]

Xu Zimo was confused by the increase in affection, but after leaving the Window of the World, even Sun Roqian and the others noticed that Tang Xinyao seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood, her smile never fading.

Because they had all gotten wet in the rain, they had to return to school.

He Yufei was a little unwilling. As she got out of the car, she still took out her phone, "Brother Zimo, should we exchange contact information?"

Originally, Xu Zimo didn't want to add her, but he noticed the change in Tang Xinyao in the passenger seat.

Jealousy was the driving force, after all.

"Then let's all add each other."

Xu Zimo showed his QR code for them to scan.

He Yufei then became excited.

She felt that since Xu Zimo agreed to add her, it meant she had a chance.

"Goodbye, Brother Zimo."

Amidst the girls' sweet farewells, Xu Zimo drove Tang Xinyao back to the villa.

Tang Xinyao, who had been so happy on the way, now seemed a little sulky, constantly tugging at the corner of her clothes.

She didn't understand why her Brother-in-law would add He Yufei and the others' contact information.

Couldn't he tell that He Yufei was trying to seduce him?!

He already had... a sister, yet he was still being fickle.

Hmph!

Even Xu Zimo could smell the sourness.

He subtly curved his lips but didn't offer an explanation, instead letting the "vinegar jar" ferment.

By the time they reached the villa's garage, a pouting Tang Xinyao's face was almost like a steamed bun, and her clothes were wrinkled from her fiddling.

That hateful Brother-in-law!

However, just as she glared at Xu Zimo, she saw him suddenly lean closer to her.

Tang Xinyao, who was still angry, suddenly her pupils widened. As if under a spell, her body stiffened, and she didn't know how to dodge, just watching Xu Zimo approach her.

Closer.

They could both clearly see the details on each other's faces.

The young girl possessed an unadorned beauty, her face like a flower just blooming in spring, making one unconsciously want to draw near and feel that innocence and loveliness.

Her nose bridge was straight, and her lips were naturally rosy, needing no makeup to adorn them; they were already enough to make anyone who saw her feel tenderness.

Closer.

Tang Xinyao's breathing became rapid, her chest heaving violently, and her mind became a complete mess.

What should she do?

What should she do?

Should she run away?

Or stop him?

If she were kissed like this, wouldn't she be letting her sister down?

But... last time, she hadn't properly experienced it, and now that feeling had almost faded.

Even if she tried hard to recall, she couldn't remember.

In the end, Tang Xinyao did not dodge.

As Xu Zimo drew very close... she gently closed her eyes, her eyelashes, like butterfly wings, trembling slightly. Perhaps due to nervousness, the knuckles of the hand clutching her clothes were somewhat white.

But her head instinctively tilted forward, as if anticipating something.

"Click!"

However, what she expected did not happen. Instead, a crisp sound came from beside her ear.

It was the sound of a seatbelt being unbuckled.

Tang Xinyao was visibly stunned, then heard Xu Zimo's voice: "Time to get out."

Huh?!

Tang Xinyao opened her eyes and saw that Xu Zimo had already unbuckled his own seatbelt and opened the car door.

Her face flushed instantly.

She was truly red-hot!

Ah ah ah ah ah!

How hateful!

That hateful Brother-in-law!

Tang Xinyao quickly got out of the car, not even closing the door, and hurried away.

Heh heh!

Xu Zimo chuckled softly, the curve of his lips very pronounced.

If it were anyone else, with the atmosphere and opportunity just right, he definitely wouldn't back down.

But... this was his Younger Sister-in-law, after all.

It wasn't that he didn't want to, but rather, he couldn't be proactive.

Once he was proactive, if he were asked to choose between two later, how would he choose?!

Such a thing might not happen, but he couldn't afford not to plan ahead.

He didn't want trouble in his backyard.

If Tang Xinyao herself was proactive, then it would be different.

This relationship could also be maintained for a long time in the future.

Closing the car door and locking the car, Xu Zimo came from the basement to the living room.

Tang Xinyao was sitting on the sofa, clutching a soft pillow, which she was kneading forcefully. Seeing Xu Zimo enter, she even gave him a 'fierce' look.

╭(╯^╰)╮

Hmph!

She proudly tossed her head, feigning indifference to Xu Zimo.

How cute.