84: Creating contradictions

Late at night, as Ye Yaqin got up to use the restroom, she vaguely detected an unusual sound.

At first, she thought she had misheard, but when her gaze swept over Li Xuening's door, she found it slightly ajar.

"Why does that sound make one blush so much?" Ye Yaqin seemed to realize something and tiptoed to Ye Xi's door, pressing her ear against the wall.

After listening for half a minute, she immediately turned red; these two children...

The next morning, the three of them gathered for breakfast.

"Mom, what's wrong? Your face is all red, and you're not speaking," Ye Xi asked curiously, sipping her porridge with her red lips.

"Nothing, nothing," Ye Yaqin lowered her head, not daring to meet Ye Xi's eyes.

She also felt quite helpless; it was clearly her daughter who did such a thing, so why did she feel ashamed?

"Mom, I have an urgent matter at my company, so I'll be leaving today," Li Xuening said with a smile, having some guesses but not being entirely sure.

Ye Xi also chimed in, "Mom, school is starting for me too, so I also have to leave."

Ye Yaqin forced a smile and restrained herself, saying, "Do you want me to see you off?"

Ye Xi and Li Xuening waved their hands and said, "No need, no need, we have a car."

When it was almost noon and Ye Xi and Li Xuening were about to leave, while Li Xuening was packing, Ye Yaqin pulled Ye Xi into the room and said with a face full of shame, "Daughter, let me tell you, women's kidneys can also be weak, everything needs moderation."

Before Ye Xi could recover from her shock, Ye Yaqin spoke again, "Alright, go out now, don't mention this again in the future, just understand what I mean."

After leaving home, their sports car was driving on the highway.

Li Xuening said with a mischievous smile, "Our mom deliberately sent me away and pulled you into the room, what did she tell you?"

Ye Xi pinched Li Xuening's waist hard and said, displeased, "It's all your fault, you bad guy, Mom found out about last night, she told me to be more moderate, I really want to kick you to death."

Li Xuening said contentedly, "I don't think you'd bear to, if you kick me to death, no one will pamper you at night, don't you agree?"

"Oh, you still dare to say that?" Ye Xi pouted, her small hand reaching for Li Xuening's soft waist again.

"Stop it, I'm driving."

As soon as she said that, Ye Xi immediately stopped her movements; she didn't want to be turned into human meat filling.

Three days later, despite it being September, the sun was still scorching. Today was the first day of school for new students, and the campus was bustling with students and parents.

Today, Ye Xi's hair was short and chic, and she looked dashing in men's clothing.

Under Li Xuening's long-term suppression, if she didn't assert herself, she felt she might truly become a delicate girl.

Ye Xi arrived at school early to help junior students carry their bags and luggage.

"With my looks, I should be able to charm quite a few junior students," she thought to herself, using her phone screen as a mirror and looking at it repeatedly.

"Senior, please, how do I get to the girls' dormitory?" a girl with a ponytail asked timidly, with two large suitcases piled beside her.

"I'll take you there, but you called me wrong, I'm a boy," Ye Xi shook her head.

"Ah!"

The girl's mouth gaped as she scrutinized Ye Xi, seeing on her handsome face, beneath a high and delicate nose, a pair of lips, unadorned yet rosy and tempting.

A slight upturn at the corners of her mouth outlined a gentle smile, making it hard to tell if she was a fairy who had mistakenly entered the human world, or a dashing young man who had accidentally fallen into the mortal realm.

"I'm sorry, Senior, I didn't look closely just now." The girl lowered her head in shame, her heart fluttering.

Ye Xi smiled: "I'll help you with one of the suitcases."

She reached out to pull the pink suitcase; it was still a bit heavy, but for Ye Xi, who had a cheat, this weight was nothing.

The two walked and chatted.

"Which major are you in, Senior?" The girl gave a friendly smile, her small dimples appearing clear and elegant on her cheeks.

"I'm studying finance," Ye Xi looked at her face, a little dazed.

"What a coincidence, I'm also in that major. It's hard to find a job in this field without connections, isn't it?" The girl winked at Ye Xi.

Both of them knew very well that for ordinary people studying finance, without connections, they would most likely not find a job, but for those with connections and who could inherit family wealth, this was not a problem.

"Maybe, but you don't have to be so pessimistic, junior. The school can allow you to change majors, or take another one," Ye Xi didn't want to deceive her and nodded repeatedly.

"Senior, I'm not pessimistic. I'll tell you a secret: my family is in real estate, a very big one. If Senior wants to work for my family in the future, I can help you," the girl licked her tongue and chuckled, covering her mouth.

"Is that so? Then it's great that you'll work after graduation," Ye Xi was momentarily speechless. She had intended to comfort the junior, but instead, she had made herself look like a clown.

"Senior, I'll tell you a secret: my family is looking for a live-in son-in-law. I think someone like Senior could apply," the girl leaned closer to Ye Xi and smiled softly.

"Junior, please don't joke, I don't have such thoughts," Ye Xi shook her head apologetically.

Choosing to help others today made her regret it a little. She should have known that most of the local students here came from super-rich families; why would they need help?

"Senior, I was just joking! By the way, Senior, do you have a girlfriend?"

Sparkling little stars flickered in the girl's pupils. To attract Ye Xi's attention, she puffed out her chest, showing off her slender figure.

"No."

As soon as the words left her mouth, a wave of regret washed over Ye Xi. She had misspoken. She wanted to explain, but on second thought, their acquaintance was only a one-time meeting today, and there seemed to be no need for too much explanation.

"I saw a joke online, I wonder if it's true or not?" the girl said with a mischievous smile.

"Tell me about it?" Ye Xi felt that the situation seemed a bit off.

"Everyone online says that on the first day of school, seniors helping juniors with their things always have ulterior motives. So, Senior, do you have ulterior motives for me? Senior is so kind, if there really are ulterior motives, I wouldn't mind, you know." The girl winked again, secretly sighing why this handsome guy wasn't falling for it.

"I think netizens are generalizing too much. Helping others is inherently without expectation of reward. By the way, the girls' dormitory is just ahead."

Ye Xi cleared her throat twice. This wasn't me seducing her; she came to me herself. Why didn't I encounter such good things before?

Arriving at the dormitory entrance, the girl's eyes held a hint of pleading: "Senior, can you take me to my dorm room? I have too much stuff and can't carry it all."

Ye Xi chuckled internally, not wanting to expose her. There was an elevator in the dorm, it would just be a bit troublesome, how could she not be able to carry it? She couldn't understand how she even got into the school gate.

"Junior, I'm a bit thirsty, could you go over there and buy me some water?" Ye Xi pointed to the small supermarket nearby.

"What do you drink?"

"Just a bottle of mineral water."

Two minutes later, when the girl returned with two bottles of mineral water, the area next to the suitcase was empty.

"Damn it, I forgot to ask for her contact information just now! Why did Senior ditch me? The next time I see him, I'll definitely tie him up and take him home."

The girl stomped her feet in anger. The reason she didn't let her family accompany her was to catch a handsome boyfriend, but she ended up catching nothing.

After escaping, Ye Xi wandered alone on campus. Fearing a repeat of the situation, Ye Xi did not offer help again when she encountered girls carrying a lot of luggage.

Xiao Ai: "After the system's verification, that green tea girl you hate the most and her boyfriend are playing basketball on the sports field. I think you need to handle it."

Ye Xi rested her chin in her hand and chuckled, "Interesting."

Finding an empty spot, Ye Xi changed from men's clothes to women's clothes. Knowing that the boys were sweating profusely on the basketball court, she bought some mineral water from the supermarket, put it in her backpack, and carried it over.

"I'm truly a thoughtful and kind girl, but you boys are not blessed enough to enjoy it."

Ye Xi couldn't help but admire herself. To ensure everything went smoothly, she had even carefully dressed up.

A few minutes later, Ye Xi arrived at the sports field, which was already crowded with people. The cheers and the sound of basketballs hitting the ground mingled together.

Ye Xi found a front-row spot and stood there, her gaze scanning the court until it finally settled on a boy in a red jersey.

According to the system's investigation, this boy's name was Lin Mo, a complete scumbag, which made him quite a match for that green tea girl.

"Lin Mo, catch!"

His teammate yelled, and Lin Mo, like a red flash of lightning, dashed and leaped across the court, repeatedly breaking through the defense and accurately shooting the basketball into the hoop.

After successfully scoring, Lin Mo felt incredibly pleased. He knew very well that many junior students would come to the sports field to watch the boys play basketball after getting ready today.

Nothing could stop him from showing off in front of pretty junior students.

"Wow, that senior in the red shirt is so handsome!"

"If only he were my boyfriend."

Two junior students sat next to Ye Xi, screaming with infatuation.

"I advise you two not to set your sights on him, otherwise, the consequences will be severe."

Ye Xi's voice carried a hint of coldness, and her appearance and demeanor exuded an indescribable pressure.

The moment the two girls' eyes met hers, a sense of danger surged within them, and their urge to vent their emotions was immediately suppressed.

In fact, they considered themselves to be quite good-looking, but when facing Ye Xi, they couldn't help but feel ashamed.

If they were to truly compete with Ye Xi for a boyfriend, they knew deep down they had no chance of winning.

On the basketball court, Lin Mo unintentionally noticed an intense gaze fixed tightly on him. He turned around, looking towards the distant stands, and that one glance lasted an eternity.

The girl sat in the stands, her cherry lips slightly parted, a sweet smile gracing her face. In her clear, limpid eyes, ripples formed, filled with deep affection.

A white long dress swayed gently in the breeze, emitting a faint fragrance. As the breeze swept by, the girl's beautiful hair danced in the wind, stirring the young man's heart.

The two exchanged a glance, and the girl shyly lowered her head, her gaze falling upon the ground beneath her feet.

"So beautiful!"

Lin Mo froze for a few seconds, even forgetting to catch the basketball in his hand.

His teammate was a bit displeased, grumbling, "What's going on? That shot could have gone in."

"Sorry, I was a bit distracted just now."

Lin Mo picked up the ball again and quickly re-entered the game.

However, it wasn't long before he felt that intense gaze on him again.

He turned his head and saw the girl secretly turning her face away, pretending nothing had happened.

As this happened more often, Lin Mo's ego began to swell. In his opinion, this girl was very good at playing hard to get, always maintaining an ambiguous attitude that made him both excited and expectant.

He was already fantasizing about how to win her over after the game and then go to a hotel to roll around in bed.

Feeling tired from playing, it was soon time for a break. Ye Xi realized it was her turn to perform.

She carried her backpack, taking two steps forward then one step back, two steps forward then one step back, putting on a shy and hesitant expression.

This action naturally attracted the attention of several boys, who all turned to look at her.

Seeing a pretty fan approaching, the men's hearts immediately blossomed with joy.

The boys wanted to go up and help her, but they were afraid of being presumptuous, which could lead to an awkward situation.

"Ah."

The girl let out a shy cry, immediately twisted her ankle, and sat on the ground, which made the boys nearby a little nervous.

"Junior, are you alright?"

The one who walked over was a tall boy, looking very healthy and strong.

From the shouts during their recent game, Ye Xi knew this boy was Wu Ping, Lin Mo's competitor, and they were the two best players on the court.

"I'm fine, I'm fine. Can you help me up?" Ye Xi extended her hand, her eyes carrying a hint of plea.

"Sure."

Wu Ping's heart blossomed with joy. Holding Ye Xi's soft little hand, he didn't want to let go, but he also knew that many people were watching him, and he couldn't make a fool of himself at this moment.

Releasing her hand, Wu Ping placed his hand under his chin, inhaling the faint fragrance on the girl's body, a look of intoxication on his face.

The other boys sitting not far away wished they could slap themselves. They hated themselves for not acting when such a good opportunity arose.

"Senior, I really love boys who play basketball, and I wanted to bring everyone some water, is that okay?" Ye Xi said with a shy expression, making people want to look at her more.

"Yes, yes."

Following Wu Ping over, Ye Xi smiled at everyone and said, "Thank you all for your performance just now. You all look so tired, so I prepared some water for everyone, just a small token of my appreciation."

Ye Xi opened her backpack and first handed Wu Ping a bottle of relatively high-end mineral water, costing about several tens of yuan.

"Thank you," Wu Ping took the water, feeling utterly blissful.

Everyone else looked, thinking, this junior is really rich.

"Yours, yours."

However, the others found that when the mineral water reached their hands, it turned into ordinary mineral water costing 3 yuan a bottle.

A boy quietly nudged Wu Ping's arm and whispered, "Bro, seize the opportunity."

This remark made Lin Mo very displeased, feeling as if the meat that was almost in his mouth was being shared by others.

When she walked up to Lin Mo, Ye Xi felt in her backpack and said apologetically, "Senior, it seems there's none left, I'm so sorry."

Of course, the differentiated prices of the mineral water were deliberately done by Ye Xi; the single most expensive bottle was also the fuse that would ignite conflict between the two of them.