Chapter 190: Su Qinghe’s Request

Chapter 190: Chapter 190: Su Qinghe’s Request

"I’m... I’m okay. Not that tired,"

she murmured.

"Mm... that’s good!"

Gu Yifan nodded. "By the way, let’s go out for lunch today. While we’re out, I’ll buy you some sunscreen to put on."

"Huh?"

After a moment’s hesitation, Su Qinghe said softly, "That’s... that’s not necessary, is it?"

"The sun has been really strong lately, and it’s even more brutal around two or three in the afternoon. You need to use sun protection, or you’ll get a sunburn!"

"You don’t want to turn into a little black cat after two weeks, do you?"

"Alright, don’t worry about it. Just come with me."

Gu Yifan glanced over at her and said coolly.

"Oh, okay."

Since Gu Yifan had put it that way, what else could Su Qinghe say? She could only nod obediently.

Suddenly!

Su Qinghe remembered the guy who had just tried to hit on her, and she debated whether or not to tell Gu Yifan.

She was afraid he would get angry if she told him.

And so, she was conflicted.

"What’s wrong?"

Gu Yifan had noticed her odd behavior and decided to ask.

"I..."

After a moment’s hesitation, Su Qinghe decided to tell him. She was afraid that if she didn’t, he would be angry when he found out later.

"A guy tried to give me some water just now,"

Su Qinghe said softly.

"But I didn’t take it."

Seeing Gu Yifan’s brow furrow, Su Qinghe quickly explained, "Then, Classmate Baijie came over, and he left. She also told me that he’s not a good person."

"Hm?"

Gu Yifan froze for a second.

He lightly pressed the brake, pulling the car over to the side of the campus road. He then turned to Su Qinghe and asked, "What happened?"

Su Qinghe didn’t hide anything, telling Gu Yifan the entire story from start to finish.

After listening, Gu Yifan’s expression remained calm as he asked, "Do you know the guy’s name?"

"I... I think his name is Luo Chengjie,"

Su Qinghe replied after a moment’s thought.

"Luo Chengjie..."

A cold glint flashed in Gu Yifan’s eyes for an instant before he nodded and said, "Okay, I got it."

His tone was calm, his face betraying no emotion.

But Su Qinghe knew him. She could tell he was angry.

So she whispered, "You... please don’t be angry, okay? I didn’t take his things."

"Silly girl~"

"I’m not mad at you."

Gu Yifan reached out and ruffled her hair, smiling softly. "Someone offering you water just proves that my Hanhan is popular! Hahaha..."

But Su Qinghe wasn’t an idiot. She knew Gu Yifan wasn’t mad at her, but he would be mad at someone else!

So she whispered again, "Then... you won’t go looking for trouble with him, okay?"

She wasn’t speaking up for the other guy; she just didn’t want Gu Yifan to get into trouble because of her.

"Hm?"

Gu Yifan paused at her words.

Seeing her eyes filled with worry, he instantly understood her meaning.

"Alright!"

"I’ll listen to you. I won’t cause any trouble for him. Does that put your mind at ease?"

Gu Yifan said, shaking his head.

"Mm-hm."

Hearing this, Su Qinghe finally nodded, somewhat relieved.

After a moment’s thought, as if afraid he would misunderstand, she added in a small voice, "I’m just scared... I’m worried you’ll get hurt..."

"Mm."

Seeing her rush to explain, Gu Yifan couldn’t help but pinch her nose and smile. "I know. What a silly Hanhan you are!"

"I’m not a Hanhan!"

Su Qinghe pouted, retorting under her breath.

"Hahaha..."

Seeing her indignant expression, Gu Yifan couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

But!

He had said as much, but! Gu Yifan still planned to have someone investigate this Luo Chengjie’s background.

’Damn it!’

’How dare he make a move on my woman?’

’If I don’t make him shed a layer of skin, then my rebirth as Gu Yifan will have been a complete waste!’

...

"Oh, right!"

Gu Yifan suddenly thought of something and asked, "Hanhan, you said it was your Classmate Bao who helped you out just now, right?"

"Mm-hm~"

Su Qinghe nodded gently.

After thinking for a moment, she added, "Classmate Baijie is a really good person. Earlier, when I said she was a good person, she even complimented me on how well I speak."

"Er..."

Gu Yifan was at a loss for words.

’You call someone a good person, and they compliment you on how well you speak?’

’Are you sure she was really complimenting you?’

Gu Yifan could perfectly imagine the exasperated look on Bao Baijie’s face as she struggled to keep her composure.

’This little fool... and she just insisted she wasn’t a Hanhan!’

’If saying something like that doesn’t make you a Hanhan, who is?!’

’That Classmate Bao really has her work cut out for her!’

For a moment, Gu Yifan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

He didn’t burst her bubble, though.

’Hmm... being a Hanhan is actually pretty great. Let’s just have her stay a Hanhan forever!’

’Besides, from now on, I’ll be here for her. Her only job is to be happy every day...’

"Is something wrong?"

Su Qinghe asked, confused by Gu Yifan’s sudden silence.

"Um... it’s nothing!"

Gu Yifan shook his head and then said, "Um... Hanhan, let’s find a time to treat Classmate Bao and your other classmates to a meal!"

"Oh, okay."

Although Su Qinghe was confused about why Gu Yifan would suddenly say this, she still nodded obediently.

She knew he must have his reasons for doing so.

Seeing her nod, Gu Yifan didn’t say anything more. He reached out and pinched her cheek, then started the car and drove them off campus.

...

「1:30 PM.」

After applying sunscreen all over Su Qinghe’s face, neck, and hands, he nodded in satisfaction.

"N... next time, I can do it myself."

Su Qinghe said shyly, her head down and her face bright red.

"Oh-ho~"

Gu Yifan said with a teasing look, "It’s not like I haven’t seen you before. Still getting shy, are we?"

Things were fine until he said that. Now, Su Qinghe’s face instantly became so red it seemed it might start dripping blood. She lowered her head, almost burying it in her chest!

Because she was suddenly reminded of what happened that night in the hotel when she was showering...

Seeing her bury her head like a shy ostrich, Gu Yifan decided not to tease her anymore.

"Alright, I’ll stop teasing you!"

"It’s about time. We should get going!"

Gu Yifan said with a faint smile.

Su Qinghe pouted. ’This wretched Bully, all he knows how to do is pick on me!’

’No way!’

’I have to find a chance to get him back!’

Su Qinghe thought indignantly.

...

「1:50 PM.」

Gu Yifan held Su Qinghe’s small hand as they got ready to leave.

"W-wait a second."

At the gate of the small courtyard, Su Qinghe suddenly thought of something and stopped Gu Yifan.

"What’s wrong?"

"Did you forget something?"

Gu Yifan paused and asked, puzzled.

"Can... can I bring a few extra bottles of water?"

Su Qinghe asked quietly.

"But didn’t you already bring..."

Gu Yifan blurted out, but he trailed off as if he had just realized something...