“I’ve never met a man with less class than him!”
Yang Xueyi finally managed to pull the plastic bag off her neck and stubbornly got online to update her post—
[Absolutely useless!]
She messaged the person who had given her advice in the thread, fuming—
[This trick doesn’t work!]
[He wasn’t scared off at all! He didn’t even react!]
The other person was very enthusiastic.
Even though Yang Xueyi kept the details vague, they quickly offered new guidance—
[You definitely weren’t direct enough. That’s why it failed.]
[You’re not really trying to chase him anyway, so don’t hold back! Some men are just dense. You think you’ve made your point, but he hasn’t gotten the message at all, so why would he run? You have to go all out!]
Not direct enough?
Not bold enough?
Yang Xueyi frowned in thought—it seemed true.
Maybe Ying Yun’s mind worked in strange ways and couldn’t be guessed with normal logic.
She hadn’t confessed clearly just now, so he probably never picked up on the hints she’d been dropping.
She needed to be blunt.
She needed to truly go wild in pursuing him.
After all, Yang Xueyi was now certain: there was no way Ying Yun would enjoy being chased by her.
She’d even worried earlier that Ying Yun might just go along with her pursuit, but even having that thought for a second was disrespectful to his cold indifference.
Ying Yun, that cold-faced Yan Wang—if he ever realized Yang Xueyi was serious, there’s no way he could stay as calm as he was today!
As long as Yang Xueyi tried hard enough, there was no man she couldn’t scare off!
No sooner said than done.
That afternoon, Yang Xueyi went out and bought a pile of groceries and lunchboxes.
When she got home, instead of hiding away in the nanny’s room like usual, she made a rare appearance in the first-floor kitchen.
Ying Yun came back at eight in the evening, looking like he’d just finished a dinner with colleagues.
Yang Xueyi had already gotten into position, waiting in the first-floor open kitchen island, dressed to the nines.
Normally, as long as Ying Yun was home, Yang Xueyi would do her best to avoid any area he was in.
It was an unspoken rule between them.
Now that rule was broken.
Ying Yun looked surprised to see Yang Xueyi on the first floor at this hour.
Hit him right where he’s unprepared!
Yang Xueyi greeted him enthusiastically, “Ying Yun, you’re back!”
Unfortunately, Ying Yun ignored her warmth, staring at her coldly.
Yang Xueyi wasn’t bothered, just smiled sweetly, her tone gentle as water, “It’s normal to be surprised to see me here at this hour.”
Before Ying Yun could react, Yang Xueyi put on an air and continued, “Because of my dislocated shoulder, the company gave me a week’s sick leave to rest at home. I’ve thought through some things and realized some feelings buried deep in my heart. I found that cooking for the one I love is actually such an enjoyable and happy thing. From today on, I’m going to change my lifestyle and cook every day for the person I love.”
Ying Yun stood there expressionless, ignoring Yang Xueyi.
Heh.
Keep pretending!
Let’s see how long you can stay so calm!
Ignorant Ying Yun, you haven’t even realized the danger approaching, that’s why you’re so clueless!
Watch me scare you to death!
The main event was about to begin!
Yang Xueyi looked at Ying Yun, putting on a bashful, shy expression, “Why don’t you ask me who the person I love is?”
“Not interested.”
Ying Yun’s face was frosty.
“The only thing I’m interested in is: when are you going back to your room?”
“I’m not going back.”
Yang Xueyi stared at Ying Yun, making up her mind to go all out, “Wherever the person I love is, that’s where I’ll be.”
Ignoring Ying Yun’s reaction, Yang Xueyi dropped her bombshell, “Ying Yun, I just realized, after spending so much time together, I’d already started liking you without even knowing it! Before, when I deliberately went against you, it was because deep down I wanted your attention. Now that I’ve realized my feelings, everything is clear!”
Back at the café, Yang Xueyi had thought Ying Yun was just calm and experienced.
Now she realized, just like with horror movies, everyone gets scared—it’s just that some people need an extreme fright before they show a reaction.
The wisdom of the internet never lies!
At the café, she really hadn’t been direct enough!
Faced with this in-your-face confession, Ying Yun’s usually indifferent expression finally cracked.
His face even twisted a bit, his voice nearly warping, but he barely managed to keep his aloofness, “Yang Xueyi, are you crazy?”
Yang Xueyi put a hand over her heart, speaking sincerely, “How am I crazy? I just like you. Is it wrong to like someone?”
Ying Yun looked like someone who’d just encountered a terrorist attack in a peaceful country.
Though his face soon returned to its usual coldness, the shock was so great that he even forgot to mock her.
He just frowned at Yang Xueyi, unable to say a word.
Yang Xueyi had long been annoyed by Ying Yun’s stone-faced composure.
His shock and disbelief just now made her feel like she’d finally gotten her revenge.
Ying Yun, even you can be rendered speechless!
Looks like she wouldn’t even need three days—just a little more effort, and in two days, Ying Yun would be so frightened by her passionate confessions that he’d run for his life!
Sure enough, before Yang Xueyi could escalate things further, Ying Yun’s face had already darkened. He looked at her as if she were a lunatic.
Then, as if avoiding some human-shaped virus, Ying Yun said nothing, spun around, and strode upstairs, as if he couldn’t stand to be in the same room with Yang Xueyi for even a second longer.
A moment later, Yang Xueyi heard the door upstairs slam shut.
And immediately after, the sound of the lock clicking.
Hahahahahaha!
Yang Xueyi almost wanted to laugh out loud with her hands on her hips.
This move was absolutely brilliant!
She’d barely warmed up, just trying a small test run, and Ying Yun had already fled to his room!
It wouldn’t be long before Ying Yun kept his distance from her for good!
Apparently her passionate confession really did scare him senseless—he hadn’t even tattled to Yang Meiying about her dislocated shoulder.
Yang Xueyi’s first battle was a victory.
She felt refreshed, and got up early the next morning to continue her efforts.
Since she’d decided to go all-out in chasing Ying Yun, she had to keep at it.
The art of war lies in unpredictability and catching the enemy off guard.
Only by breaking his momentum and psychological defenses in one go could she make him retreat at the first sign of trouble.
With a wicked little smile, Yang Xueyi waited until Ying Yun got up for work, then immediately got up to prepare his lunch.
Soon enough, once everything was packed into the new insulated lunchbox, Yang Xueyi checked the time and headed for the Affiliated First Hospital.
Step two in showing her love—delivering a tender, loving lunch to Ying Yun, once again declaring her passionate feelings!
When Yang Xueyi arrived at the hospital, she found that the little garden in the courtyard was already full of people with lunchboxes.
Besides the food delivery guys, there were clearly others like her, bringing food for someone.
Yang Xueyi took out her phone, snapped a picture of the lunchbox in her hand, and went all out with the mushy message—
[Ying Yun, I brought you lunch. I’m waiting for you in the hospital courtyard.]
[I got up early to make it just for you—four dishes and a soup, to give you all the nutrition you need for the day. You work so hard, I really can’t bear it.]
[Love arises without reason, and grows ever deeper. From now on, I want to stay by your side.]
[If you don’t come today, I won’t leave. I’ll wait for you.]
As expected, Yang Xueyi’s mushy messages disappeared into the void.
Ying Yun didn’t reply at all.
No problem, as long as she followed the plan.
After such a crazy confession, it seemed unlikely Ying Yun would come downstairs.
The four dishes and one soup Yang Xueyi brought were made with real effort.
Her cooking skills were just like her mother’s—nothing special.
She hadn’t expected Ying Yun to accept them anyway, so she’d made all her own favorites.
Just as she was about to head home and enjoy the food herself, a small commotion broke out nearby—
“Dr. Ying is here!”
Yang Xueyi then noticed that several girls nearby, each holding something, were also here for Ying Yun.
One of them was the college student she’d seen at the clinic not long ago, holding a bouquet of flowers and looking a bit shy as she saw Ying Yun.
Ying Yun was really this popular?
Didn’t that make her pursuit seem totally unremarkable?
She needed to step up her game!
“Ying Yun!”
Yang Xueyi called out at once, her voice full and clear.
“Are you looking for me?” she said affectionately.
“I’m right here!”
Ying Yun froze when he heard her voice, clearly surprised.
Then, cracks appeared on his previously calm face.
He immediately frowned and glanced at Yang Xueyi, then turned away as if he’d just seen something unlucky.
After all the messages she’d sent, Ying Yun still dared to come down?
Was it because her messages weren’t mushy enough?
Then she’d just have to hit him even harder!
But just as Yang Xueyi was about to open her mouth and disgust Ying Yun with some affected words, someone beat her to it—
“Dr. Ying, thank you so much for helping with my mom’s fracture last time. I brought you some local specialties from my hometown…”
“This banner—I’ve been meaning to bring it to you, Dr. Ying, please accept it.”
Ying Yun completely ignored Yang Xueyi and addressed the other girls instead.
Though his tone was cold, he was polite, “Thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it, but I can’t accept your gifts.”
Watching Ying Yun act so noble and upright, Yang Xueyi almost wanted to sneer.
As if he’s really such a good guy!
He might look proper now, but deep down he’s just an arrogant young master!
It’s all an act!
She’d be the one to expose him!
Afraid she wouldn’t scare him enough, Yang Xueyi skipped all pretense and boldly spoke up, “Ying Yun! Haven’t you seen me yet? I brought you a loving lunch!”
She gazed at him deeply, “If you like it, I’ll cook for you for a lifetime.”
Yang Xueyi’s bluntness made all the other girls stare wide-eyed.
Ying Yun’s face darkened.
“I know it’s not just a one-sided feeling,” Yang Xueyi ignored his expression and shamelessly twisted reality, “Otherwise, why would you come downstairs to see me so soon after I messaged you?”
Yang Xueyi was on a roll and wanted to keep going, but Ying Yun didn’t give her the chance.
He coldly cut her off, “I didn’t see your message. If I had, I’d have taken another route.”
Really!
No wonder!
Yang Xueyi felt relieved.
Looks like her mushiness was enough to drive Ying Yun away!
With that, Ying Yun turned to leave, as if he couldn’t wait to jump over a brazier to ward off bad luck.
Yang Xueyi watched his hasty retreat, barely able to keep from laughing out loud.
As if it wasn’t enough, she called after him, “Hey! Ying Yun! Slow down! Don’t trip! I’d feel bad if you got hurt!”
“If you can’t eat lunch today, that’s fine! I’ll come again tomorrow!”
If she hadn’t spoken, Ying Yun might not have sped up, but as soon as she did, he walked even faster.
Once Ying Yun was completely out of sight, Yang Xueyi glanced down at her watch.
Today, from the moment Ying Yun saw her to when he left, it took five minutes less than last night!
Everything was moving in the right direction!
Yang Xueyi felt like her future was looking brighter than ever!
A couple more rounds of this, and next time Ying Yun saw her, he’d turn and run without hesitation!
Soon, he wouldn’t even have time to meddle in her affairs—he’d be too busy running away.
Truly, if you’re willing to throw away your pride for a moment, life will be smooth sailing forever!