Chapter 338 - 212: Jiang Yixia: Lu Fan’s Love For You All Is the Same

Chapter 338: Chapter 212: Jiang Yixia: Lu Fan’s Love For You All Is the Same

Jiang Sifan fumbled for a response, unsure what to say.

"About Wen Wan... I’ve heard a lot from Silu," Jiang Yixia continued in a gentle tone. "She said Wen Wan always stays with you when you work overtime late into the night. That she’s always there to support you whenever you run into trouble. And that she’s a big reason your studio is where it is today."

Jiang Sifan had to agree with her. "Yes, she really has been a huge help," he responded.

"Well, there you have it. A girl is being so good to you, and you don’t feel anything at all?" Jiang Yixia asked, stifling a laugh.

Her words left Jiang Sifan feeling flustered.

He thought of the way Wen Wan looked at him. He thought of all the times she’d stayed with him, working late into the night. He thought of what she’d said: "Whatever you decide, I’ll support you."

’Was it because she liked him?’

’Or was it just the concern of a friend?’

He didn’t know.

Seeing his silence, Jiang Yixia tried to persuade him again. "Son, your mother has been around the block. If you miss out on some people, you miss out for a lifetime. If you like the girl, then go after her."

"Mom, I..." Jiang Sifan grew even more flustered. He wanted to explain, but he didn’t know where to begin.

Jiang Yixia chuckled, her tone light. "Alright, alright. I’ll just leave it at that. You think it over."

After hanging up, Jiang Sifan held his phone and stared into the distance at the campus scenery, lost in thought for a moment.

’What Mom said... seems to make some sense.’

’But he had no idea if Wen Wan liked him back.’

He suddenly remembered yesterday with Old Luo. He’d noticed Wen Wan standing by the pool, her eyes filled with a look of both envy and dejection.

’Does she feel the gap between us is too wide?’

He suddenly felt a surge of frustration.

...

As it happened, it was Saturday.

After returning to his dorm to get his things, Jiang Sifan headed for He Lingyi’s house.

This Saturday tutoring session had become a routine.

What he didn’t know was that He Lingyi grew especially excited every Saturday.

It was the kind of feeling a young girl gets when she has a boyfriend: afraid he won’t show up, but also afraid he’ll get fresh.

He arrived at He Lingyi’s building and rang the buzzer.

The door buzzed open, and He Lingyi’s voice chirped through the intercom, full of excitement. "Brother Sifan, come on up!"

Jiang Sifan went upstairs. The moment he stepped out of the elevator, he saw He Lingyi waiting for him at her door.

She was wearing a light pink loungewear set today, her hair pulled into a high ponytail, a smile on her face.

Her ponytail swayed back and forth, making her look especially vibrant.

"Brother Sifan, hurry and come in!" She grabbed his arm and yanked him inside.

Jiang Sifan felt a little awkward, worried her parents might see. As he changed his shoes, he glanced inside and asked tentatively, "Are your parents home?"

He Lingyi smiled and explained, "My parents both had to go out for something today. It’s just my grandma and me at home, and she’s resting in her room. So, same as usual—my grandma won’t be bothering us!"

With that, she pulled Jiang Sifan toward her bedroom.

Normally, if Aunt Zhang was home, the bedroom door had to be left ajar.

But with no parents around today, He Lingyi closed the door all the way.

That left the two of them alone in the room.

Jiang Sifan said, feeling a little uneasy, "Is this really okay? A guy and a girl alone together..."

He Lingyi’s face turned red, but she smiled and replied, "The college entrance exams are only six months away. After that, I’m going to confess to you, Brother Sifan, and become your girlfriend. So, it doesn’t matter if we’re alone in a room together now, right?"

Jiang Sifan froze, feeling a little awkward.

He thought back to the phone call with his mother the previous afternoon, when she had encouraged him to pursue Wen Wan.

’And yet, this girl right here in front of him... she clearly liked him a lot.’

’So which one should he choose?’

’On one hand, there was Wen Wan, and he wasn’t sure if she liked him. On the other, there was He Lingyi, who was ready and waiting.’

He found himself hesitating.

Seeing him lost in thought, He Lingyi deliberately tried to reassure him. "Don’t worry, Brother Sifan. The exams are still a ways off. If you do find a girlfriend before then, I’ll be happy for you, you know."

She had a smile on her face as she spoke.

But Jiang Sifan could see a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

His heart went out to her. "Don’t worry," he said. "I’m not in the mood to date anyone right now."

He Lingyi’s eyes lit up, and she pressed, "Really?"

Looking at the hopeful expression in her eyes, Jiang Sifan decided to tease her. "Of course. Though, if some young lady out there did happen to like me... I mean, I’m so charming, after all. I might just start dating her on the spot."

He Lingyi burst out laughing. "Haha, and that young lady is me!"

Her response made Jiang Sifan laugh, and a good deal of his awkwardness dissipated.

After chatting for a little longer, they started the tutoring session proper.

He Lingyi had prepared a lot of questions this time, and she went through them one by one.

Jiang Sifan patiently explained the answers, occasionally praising her for the progress she’d made.

Before they knew it, two hours had flown by.

Jiang Sifan glanced at the time and stood up. "It’s about that time. I should get going."

"I’ll walk you downstairs and go with you to the bus stop," He Lingyi said, quickly getting to her feet as well.

Jiang Sifan waved her off. "No, it’s fine. You should get some rest. You must be tired after studying all evening."

But He Lingyi insisted. "Nope, I’m walking you out. Just wait a minute while I go change."

With that, she opened the door and stepped out, clothes in hand.

Jiang Sifan had no choice but to wait in the room.

About five minutes later, the door opened.

He Lingyi stood in the doorway. Jiang Sifan took one look and was captivated.

She had changed into a white dress with a hemline that fell above her knees, revealing her fair, well-proportioned calves.

The dress was cinched at the waist, accentuating her slender figure and making her appear tall and graceful.