07

 Is

Fu Qing Sick?

This was Jiang Nian's first thought. His fair, snow-white face showed some hesitation and unspoken words. He then walked up to Xu Haiyuan, and the faint fragrance unique to Jiang Nian wafted over, making Xu Haiyuan momentarily speechless, his mind blank.

This conveniently facilitated Jiang Nian's next move. He stood on tiptoe, his slender waist taut in an arc, and took out a milky-white pajama top from the paper bag. The soft fabric draped between Jiang Nian's fingertips, making him appear even more radiant.

Fu Qing and Xu Haiyuan's eyes followed him intently, unable to look away, until Jiang Nian spoke, this time to Fu Qing, his tone full of doubt. He said, "Then you'll wash the top?"

Jiang Nian's words were cut short.

Xu Haiyuan realized what was happening. He snatched the shirt back, stuffed it back into the bag, his expression becoming even more gloomy, his tone cold and serious. "It's just a set of clothes, I can wash it all myself. Why bother an outsider?"

Jiang Nian thought about it and agreed, so she said to Fu Qing apologetically, "We can wash other clothes another time."

Although she didn't know why she felt embarrassed.

With Jiang Nian's promise, Fu Qing was no longer angry. Although Xu Haiyuan's actions displeased him, for the sake of his long-term future with Jiang Nian, he forced a smile and said magnanimously, "I don't mind. It's good that you remember me."

"I'm different from others. I'm not petty."

The two exchanged sarcastic remarks, but Jiang Nian, standing in the middle, remained oblivious. Seeing that his probing had yielded no results, he decided not to stay any longer and waved his hand, saying to the two, "If there's nothing else, I'll head back first. Let me know when your clothes are washed."

"Don't go. Stay a little longer."

"I'll take you back."

Jiang Nian stopped and looked at Xu Haiyuan, who had spoken first. Xu Haiyuan was undoubtedly handsome, extremely deceptive when silent. He stood tall by the door, his hair perfectly styled, his deep eyes fixed on Jiang Nian, her small figure reflected in them.

Jiang Nian had originally planned not to continue today, but the two were too cooperative. Jiang Nian chuckled lightly; after all, it was still early. He turned to Fu Qing and said in a coquettish tone, "Brother Fu, I need to say a few words to Brother Xu. Can you wait for me outside for a while?"

It's no wonder that the forum and others had the impression that Jiang Nian's acting was terrible and her methods were underhanded. Jiang Nian's behavior in the past was indeed not very serious, and it still is now.

But it was precisely because her past performances were so perfunctory that her current, even slightly serious coquettishness was so vivid and captivating. Her beautiful, emerald-like eyes were full of concern, making Fu Qing unable to resist. He even had the thought that he had been living a miserable life before.

Fu Qing's handsome face froze for a moment before he nodded blankly, "Okay, sweetie, brother will wait for you outside."

He wouldn't wait for Jiang Nian for a while; Jiang Nian would give him all his assets and leave with nothing.

Jiang Nian smiled shyly, but her actions were swift and decisive. She addressed the equally dazed Xu Haiyuan, saying, "Brother Xu? Can I come in and stay with you for a while?"

Xu Haiyuan didn't move until Jiang Nian entered and hooked her finger around his sleeve. Only then did he snap out of his daze, clutching the paper bag and closing the dormitory door.

It was Jiang Nian's first time entering a deluxe single room. The space was large and luxuriously decorated. All he could see was a living room. Jiang Nian had no intention of going into the bedroom. He looked around and said to Xu Haiyuan, who had placed the paper bag on the central table, "Brother Xu, what do you plan to do by keeping me here?"

Xu Haiyuan hadn't really thought about it; he had simply instinctively tried to persuade Jiang Nian to stay.

He stammered, unable to answer.

Jiang Nian, who usually treated him perfunctorily, moved closer to Xu Haiyuan. Her seemingly boneless hands rose and rested on his neck. Her beautiful, almost ethereal face nestled against his firm chest, her breath sweet and fragrant, hitting his bobbing Adam's apple. Jiang Nian said, "Brother Xu, do you hate me?"

No one could speak harshly to Jiang Nian like this, even though she showed no sadness whatsoever. Instead, her gaze was intense, as if she were contemplating how to best absorb all of Xu Haiyuan's essence.

Xu Haiyuan felt his body temperature rise instantly. The burning sensation made his handsome face flush. He breathed heavily, his hands seemingly about to push Jiang Nian away, but after hesitating, they rested on the hollow of her lower back.

He felt uncomfortable; Jiang Nian was too proactive, making his mind go blank. He could only manage a strained "No, I don't hate you."

He couldn't even bring himself to be sarcastic.

Jiang Nian still wouldn't let him go. Her fingertips landed on the exposed back of Xu Haiyuan's neck, gently stroking it, then she smiled and said, "So, Brother Xu, you've always been mean to me, ignoring me, bullying me, and saying so many hurtful things..."

"Why is that, Brother?"

Xu Haiyuan couldn't explain. He didn't think he was that bad, but Jiang Nian's accusations made him wonder if he had really gone too far and hurt Jiang Nian's feelings. He hurriedly said, "I can make it up to you, before! Before, it was all because you ignored me."

"Really? Brother can do anything?" Jiang Nian countered.

"Really," Xu Haiyuan said sincerely.

Jiang Nian blinked.

Since his previous actions weren't enough, he had to increase his efforts.

He just didn't know how long Xu Haiyuan could endure it.

Jiang Nian released Xu Haiyuan, took a step back, and tucked a strand of hair that had fallen across her cheek behind her ear with her fingers. Her drooping eyes and slightly rounded cheeks exuded an innocent charm that almost overflowed. Even knowing his flaws, she still thought he was like a pure and beautiful white flower.

"Brother, can you be my puppy?" But the words that Hua'er uttered weren't entirely innocent.

Xu Haiyuan thought he hadn't heard clearly, and he subconsciously asked, "What?"

Jiang Nian said, "I've always wanted a well-behaved puppy, but I've never been able to raise one. Brother, can you grant my wish?"

Jiang Nian wasn't exactly lying. His stay in each world was unpredictable, and keeping a pet would be somewhat irresponsible. He could only go to cat and dog cafes in his spare time to pet them.

However, aside from that, everything else was simply to annoy Xu Haiyuan.

Xu Haiyuan finally realized what was happening. He was incredulous; he even felt like these weren't coming from Jiang Nian's lips, yet it was all true. He said, "Jiang Nian?! You're playing me again?"

"Is playing me fun?"

Xu Haiyuan's reaction surprised Jiang Nian. He wasn't disappointed and said calmly, "Fine, it seems your promise of compensation was all a lie."

"That's not what I meant! I meant I'd give you whatever you want—money, marriage, or anything else." Xu Haiyuan remained defiant, still believing he was just playing with Jiang Nian, not the other way around.

Jiang Nian smoothed her upturned collar with her slender fingers, offering no response to Xu Haiyuan's words. She said, "If you don't want to, that's fine."

"I can ask Brother Fu if he wants to."

After saying that, Jiang Nian turned and left without hesitation, as if he really intended to tell Fu Qing what he said. Xu Haiyuan's face turned pale and then red, and finally he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'm scared of you. I'll be your dog for once, just this once. Don't ever do this to me again. I'm just making a promise, nothing more."

"In the end, it's because my family has such good upbringing, do you understand?"

Jiang Nian didn't listen. He hadn't expected Xu Haiyuan to be so indulgent towards him. If it were anyone else, Xu Haiyuan would have already twisted their head off, but with Jiang Nian, he had impulsively agreed.

Jiang Nian continued tentatively, "...Alright then, just this once."

"So, it's time to reward the good dog."

Jiang Nian's fingers traced her lips, gently pulling them apart to reveal her soft tongue and white teeth. She then closed her full lips, seductively asking, "The dog has always wanted to kiss its owner, hasn't it?"

"Then I'll give the dog a kiss."

Xu Haiyuan could see nothing else, hear nothing else. He was as eager as a young boy—no, he *was* a young boy—eagerly wanting to devour Jiang Nian's crimson lips and taste what they were like.

This was his first kiss, which should have happened under the cherry blossom tree, as the petals fell, when he and Jiang Nian's hearts were in sync, and they kissed spontaneously.

But with Jiang Nian's permission, what did Xu Haiyuan's fantasies matter?

But the moment he lowered his head, Jiang Nian's small hand blocked his view. Xu Haiyuan pried her hand away, wanting to continue kissing her, when he heard her say, "It's not you kissing me, it's me kissing you."

What?!

Nothing could have shocked Xu Haiyuan more than these words. He almost jumped up, wanting the whole academy to know.

But then Jiang Nian said, "But the dog is too tall, I can't reach you, what should I do?"

Without thinking, Xu Haiyuan squatted down, raising his head high, truly like a well-behaved dog waiting for its master's reward. However, Jiang Nian didn't move, looking down at him. Xu Haiyuan thought and thought, hesitantly changing his position, becoming half-kneeling, his hands still gripping Jiang Nian's waist.

This time, Jiang Nian smiled, placing her hands on Xu Haiyuan's shoulders, and placing a kiss on his lips, like a dragonfly skimming the water. The

soft and sweet touch lasted only a moment, and Xu Haiyuan couldn't be satisfied. He wanted more, but the kiss was too fleeting, making his heart even more restless.

Jiang Nian seemed to have noticed, his lips slowly moving upwards, landing quickly and lightly on Xu Haiyuan's nose, eyelids, and forehead, before Xu Haiyuan could even savor them.

Having done this, Jiang Nian didn't linger, straightening up and smiling, saying, "Alright, the reward is over."

"The dog game is over too."

Xu Haiyuan felt an itch inside, wanting to grab Jiang Nian and kiss him hard, to eat his saliva and lick him until Jiang Nian never dared to tease him like that again. But

this hardly qualifys as a kiss.

Xu Haiyuan didn't have time to do it.

Because Jiang Nian sighed, seemingly very regretful, his lips pursed, making his droopy eyes appear even more innocent. He said, "Actually, I don't want you to be my puppy, brother."

"I was just joking with you, brother. I won't do it again. You're not my puppy, and I'm not your master. Don't worry, brother."

"I won't tell anyone, and you won't take it to heart, right?"

It was strange; even though it was all Xu Haiyuan's own request, when Jiang Nian said this, he felt uncomfortable.

He didn't know why he felt unwell.

He just felt unwell.

Xu Haiyuan wondered, if Jiang Nian didn't want him to be her dog, then who did Jiang Nian want as her dog? Zhong Rui? Fu Qing? Or someone else he didn't know?

If Jiang Nian had another dog in the future, would she kiss that bastard's mouth like she did today?

Why should she? (

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