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Chapter 490: Chapter 276_2
Shen Jingxiu chuckled lightly, "Your thoughts always jump around so unpredictably."
Wenyan’s inner monologue: [You don’t understand, being erratic is the ultimate technique for breaking through awkwardness and lulls in conversation. It’s fine if I seem a bit foolish; the key is to keep the atmosphere from cooling down with me around.]
Hearing Wenyan’s inner voice, Shen Jingxiu couldn’t help but sigh silently to himself.
Fool, what awkwardness or lull in conversation? Even if they said nothing and just did their own things, he would never feel uncomfortable in her presence.
Meanwhile, Ji Yuanzhou had returned with Wenyan’s flip-flops in hand.
Out of courtesy, Wenyan took the initiative to walk up and receive them from afar.
However, to her surprise, Ji Yuanzhou actually knelt down in front of her and placed the flip-flops beside her feet, almost putting them on for her.
Shen Jingxiu’s brows knitted so tightly they almost formed folds.
This was something Ji Yuanzhou had never done before.
With an expressionless face, Shen Jingxiu stood his ground and waited for Wenyan, who was putting on her shoes, and Ji Yuanzhou to come over.
Then he quietly wedged himself between the two of them.
Ji Yuanzhou and Shen Jingxiu had been friends for many years. Seeing the situation, Ji Yuanzhou didn’t try to force his way next to Wenyan. Instead, he silently walked beside Shen Jingxiu.
After a few steps, Ji Yuanzhou suddenly spoke up, "Jingxiu, let’s have a chat later."
"Sure," Shen Jingxiu responded immediately, "I was thinking the same thing. By the way, how many days do you plan to stay this time?"
"Hmm..." Ji Yuanzhou hesitated for two seconds, "Depends, I guess?"
Depends? Shen Jingxiu turned his head to look at his friend, "On what exactly?"
Ji Yuanzhou’s lips curled up slightly, "Jingxiu, I’ve noticed you’ve been asking a lot of questions today."
"..." Shen Jingxiu glanced at Ji Yuanzhou, speechless.
If he was asking a lot of questions, it was because Ji Yuanzhou seemed off to begin with.
A person who likes to plan everything, coming on a trip without a plan, and now saying he will decide based on the situation?
What situation was he referring to? Wenyan?
The three of them chatted casually as they quickly made their way back to the tent.
Shen Yuan and Su Yang were surprised to see Ji Yuanzhou.
After Ji Yuanzhou went up to greet them and explained the situation, Su Yang then asked about Qin Yulong.
Wenyan quietly shared a secret with Su Yang, telling her that Qin Yulong had suddenly left because her period had started.
While the mother and daughter were talking, Shen Jingxiu and Ji Yuanzhou also moved to a different spot to have their conversation.
The one to break the silence first was Ji Yuanzhou.
"You don’t seem to look very well today, and you don’t seem to welcome me, am I right?"
Shen Jingxiu frowned and looked at his friend, "Glad you know."
Ji Yuanzhou raised an eyebrow, "May I ask why?"
"Are you trying to play dumb with me?"
"NO, I just don’t understand. I don’t even understand what your reference to playing dumb is about?"
"What aspect? First of all, you must have lied to me. Now that Wenyan isn’t here, let me ask you again, why are you here? Is this really a coincidence?"
"Why can’t it be?"
"Yuanzhou, we’ve been good friends for years. Have I ever deceived you about anything? You plan everything in advance, and this trip wasn’t in your plans for the year. You couldn’t possibly be here without a reason. If you consider me a brother, don’t brush me off."
"All right," Ji Yuanzhou scratched his head uncomfortably, "I know it’s not like me, but I did it indeed. To be honest,"
"Go on."
"I saw your sister’s livestream. I knew you and your family were going to vacation in the Southern Hemisphere for the Spring Festival, but I didn’t know exactly where. However, yesterday when I watched her livestream, the camera panned over your trip itinerary, which had detailed plans. So yes, I came here for her."
"As I thought..."
"Don’t be like that, why the furrowed brow? Are you upset with me because of this? But just now, in front of your sister, I couldn’t reveal this real reason. I didn’t want to scare her or make her think I’m some kind of stalker. I find her to be a very pure person, and I don’t want her to think I have ulterior motives. Can you keep it between us, please?"
Ji Yuanzhou had come clean and was hoping his good friend would stand by him.
But to his surprise, Shen Jingxiu sternly refused and warned him.
"Drop that idea, and don’t harbor any intentions towards her."
??? Ji Yuanzhou was confused, "Why? You’re my good friend; you know me well, and I’m not someone to be ashamed of. Why would you object to me getting closer to her?"
