NOVPUB"Really, I can probably understand..." Shen Mochen was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
"Ha ha, some boys really are annoying." Xia Yusi was leaning back on the sofa, laughing, "Like those guys just now, sleazy, vulgar, full of themselves. Always finding ways to take advantage of you, and when you reject them, they get angry, and they won't leave you alone. They gossip, like to criticize girls, are rude, and have no manners... Mochen, you probably have similar troubles, right?"
"Some," Shen Mochen said with a smile. 𝘯𝑜𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝘤𝘰𝑚
Many girls took advantage of Shen Mochen, and because they were girls, they did so even more brazenly. They would sit in his seat, steal his eraser, stationery, casually sling an arm over his shoulder, touch him without restraint, rub their face on his desk... If it had only been these things, it would have been bearable, but as things progressed, it became more and more intolerable.
Some would lick his pen when no one was around, or eat the notes he had written, add weird stuff to the food they gave him, write love letters with their menstrual blood, and even secretly rub the corners of his desk with their thighs after class.
Every time Shen Mochen discovered such behavior, he felt extremely disgusted. He often felt that he was the one being violated, although given the fact it was girls, who would believe that girls could harass boys?
So for quite a long time, Shen Mochen had a somewhat misogynistic inclination. He found all women, except for the Yin sisters, disgusting, and thought the most suitable places for them were slaughterhouses for pigs and cattle...
But after all, he was a boy, and even if the girls harassed him, they couldn't really do anything to him physically. Besides, he had Yin Huailian and Yin Caiyu at home, who always provided him warmth... Later, he got busy dating Yin Huailian, and with every day being so sweet, he paid even less attention to these matters.
As such, Shen Mochen got used to it over time and didn't care anymore. Now, even if ordinary girls stripped down in front of him and squatted down to ovulate, he would remain composed.
However, the fundamental reason he could get used to it was his dominant gender. Even so, he had been quite disturbed by it.
Boys would generally behave because of traditional morals, and wouldn't be as bold or unrestrained as girls. But since boys are the dominant gender, if a girl is harassed, she would feel even more vulnerable psychologically.
So Shen Mochen could understand Xia Yusi's point of view, "The tree that stands out in the forest is the one that gets blown down by the wind." Plus, even if boys don't take physical action, their mouths can be really nasty when they're loose-lipped.
"Ha ha, although being good-looking has its advantages, it can really be annoying at times," Xia Yusi played with her hair near her ear, "But I have a stronger personality, if a boy dares to tease me, I hit back, or make a big scene. Over time, they've learned how tough I am, and they don't dare to mess around anymore."
"Are you saying that Qingrou isn't like that?"
Xia Yusi looked up despondently, smiling helplessly, "Yeah, although I hate to admit it, Qingrou is the most beautiful in our family... But she also has the softest temperament, won't tell anyone when she's wronged, and would rather keep it all inside. I'm not clear on what she's been through... Only know that before she came to Buque, she was becoming more withdrawn."
Shen Mochen was silent for a moment, "You're telling me this because..."
"That's right, you've already guessed, haven't you!" Xia Yusi stared at Shen Mochen, "You are special to her, maybe it's because of your looks too, but she really did choose you! I hope you can treat her well and help her grow."
"You think too highly of me, and underestimate Qingrou too much. Qingrou had already grown a lot before I came," said Shen Mochen.
"Is that so... After all, we haven't seen each other for a long time... In my heart, she's still that shy and cuddly little sister," Xia Yusi grinned, "You're a good man, so I'll have to rely on you from now on... She's so pretty and quite a match for you, right!"
Shen Mochen looked down and chuckled, "Sis, you really do care about your little sister."
Xia Yusi smirked playfully, "Really? Didn't she always say I liked to steal her stuff?"
"That must have just been childishness..."
Xia Yusi's face lit up with excitement, "No, I really enjoy taking her things, don't you find bullying her really entertaining? Every time I see her bullied to the point of tears, I just can't help feeling super happy!"
"I knew you were an asshole!"
After taking a shower, Xia Qingrou emerged, her skin still moist, and immediately got mad when she heard the other's teasing.
"How can you speak to your sister like that!" Xia Yusi grabbed Xia Qingrou and pinched her face hard.
"I'm done showering; it's your turn!" Xia Qingrou struggled in the other's embrace.
Shen Mochen stood up, "Then I won't disturb you…"
Xia Qingrou glanced at him, then turned away, "We were chatting so happily just now, why do you want to leave as soon as I come out, am I interrupting you?"
Shen Mochen smiled helplessly, then sat back down, "Tell me, what do you want to talk about?"
"Who wants to talk to you! Just go, go!" Xia Qingrou's face turned red, she put on her glasses and waved her hands to hurry him away, "Just looking at you is enough!"
...
The next day, Xia Yusi left the house early in the morning, supposedly to intern at the company, but in reality, she was investigating Shen Mochen's past. Shen Mochen had a rather unsavory past, but it was not one of great evils, and at most, it seemed he was a prodigal son who had reformed.
Even though his family background was far inferior to Xia Qingrou's, he was now among the ranks of Buque, and his future prospects were not bad. Moreover, he had the legacy of Yin Caiyu, so he should not be utterly unsuitable.
Thinking there would be no problems, Shen Mochen went to the hospital after seeing Yin Caiyu, with Xia Qingrou also accompanying him.
This time, Shen Mochen brought a classic novel and quietly read it aloud at Yin Caiyu's bedside.
Yin Caiyu had always loved listening to him read. Whenever Shen Mochen read or recited text at home, she would subconsciously stop what she was doing and listen quietly, her eyes shining like stars.
Shen Mochen had noticed this long ago, so he always made a point of reading repeatedly. Sometimes, he would deliberately read to her texts that didn't even need to be recited.
Gentle sunlight poured into the hospital room, making the young man's messy fringe shimmer in the light, his face radiant like the sun and moon, all encompassing.
Xia Qingrou sat on the side, quietly listening and occasionally stealing glances at Shen Mochen's face.
He's so gentle, I never expected him to show such a tender side, Xia Qingrou thought to herself.
Even though Shen Mochen was also tender to her in front of Xia Yusi, it was different, completely different. Xia Qingrou could feel it.
Damn it, even though we've been intimate before. Xia Qingrou suddenly felt somewhat unwilling to accept it.
"It's just not fair..." Xia Qingrou touched her pocket and whispered softly.
