Hearing the youth’s murmur-like inquiry, Liu Yun’s heart instantly froze.
She looked into the youth’s bright eyes, her red lips moving slightly.
But at that moment, the silhouette of her wife appeared in Liu Yun’s mind, causing her to instantly snap back to her senses. She violently pushed the youth away.
Liu Yun was in a state of complete panic. She stared blankly at her own hands as if she were looking at a stranger, feeling an intense sense of alienation.
What on earth was she doing?
She clearly had a wife; she used to be a man!
But why? Why did she just feel that way toward the boy…
Just thinking about it made Liu Yun’s mind descend into chaos, with various thoughts warring in her head.
After a long time, she finally raised her head. She looked at the youth and forced a cold expression.
“Sorry, I feel absolutely nothing for you.”
Lin Xiu looked at the woman who had suddenly turned cold. He had already guessed the reason in his heart. It seemed he had been a bit too hasty after all.
However, Lin Xiu felt somewhat gratified by Liu Yun’s reaction. Although he hadn’t won the woman over in one go, he was certain that he had already earned her favor.
Her current coldness was nothing more than a facade to resist her own heart. The proof was her clenched fingers, which had turned white from the pressure…
Seeing this, Lin Xiu shrugged and gave a light smile.
“I see. It seems I haven’t worked hard enough. Sister Yun, I won’t give up.”
Liu Yun’s heart trembled slightly upon hearing the youth’s words, but she remained calm on the surface.
“It’s useless. Even if I gave you another month, I wouldn’t develop feelings for you.”
Because she liked women. She would absolutely never like a man! She couldn’t…
Lin Xiu didn’t agree, letting out a soft chuckle.
“Sister Yun, not giving up is my life’s motto. There’s still some time left in this month. Let’s wait and see.”
“But right now, we’re here to have fun. So, how about we just enjoy the moment?”
Hearing Lin Xiu say this, Liu Yun hesitated for a moment before nodding.
Seeing this, Lin Xiu naturally tried to take the older woman’s delicate hand, but Liu Yun dodged him without leaving a trace.
Seeing that, Lin Xiu sighed. It seemed Sister Yun had truly woken up from the hallucinogenic poison of this recent period.
Of course, the cruelest part was that she clearly knew she had been poisoned and wanted to resist, yet she was powerless to do so…
Thinking of this, the gloom in Lin Xiu’s heart instantly vanished. He had to be a patient hunter.
***
Night fell, and the sky was dotted with stars.
Liu Yun and Lin Xiu sat in the park’s dining area, each holding a rainbow ice cream.
Their hair was now half-dry, but neither of them spoke.
“Sister Yun, were you happy today?”
Finally, it was Lin Xiu who broke the silence and asked.
Liu Yun wanted to say it was just average against her true feelings, but meeting the youth’s direct gaze, she ultimately couldn’t lie. She simply nodded gently.
“Mhm, I suppose I was happy…”
As she spoke, Liu Yun scooped a large spoonful of ice cream into her red lips, subconsciously narrowing her eyes in satisfaction.
Lin Xiu smiled faintly at the sight and said seriously, “Me too. Moreover, every day I spend with Sister Yun is very happy.”
These weren’t just flirtatious words; they were Lin Xiu’s true thoughts. Compared to his previous life, the days spent with Liu Yun were indeed relaxed and pleasant.
Hearing this, Liu Yun fell silent again.
She knew she couldn’t go on like this. Even if she was being mesmerized by the youth, she had to keep her distance from him—even if it was just as much as possible, or even if it was just a thought in her heart…
At this moment, Liu Yun felt truly afraid.
In the distance, the wave pool still echoed with the bursts of children’s laughter. Neon lights flickered on one by one, decorating the water world like a dreamlike fairy tale kingdom.
Liu Yun looked at the relaxed youth across from her and said in a low voice, “Let’s go back. I’m a bit tired.”
Lin Xiu nodded and was the first to stand up.
As the two of them left, the water park behind them seemed to become even more brilliant under the interplay of starlight and neon.
At the end of this day, they both knew deep down that something had quietly changed—but this change brought about worry, confusion, and fear…
***
The next day, Lin Xiu and Liu Yun finally boarded the plane back to Yun City.
Liu Yun had changed back into men’s clothing, appearing once again as a sharp workplace elite. Meanwhile, the youth dragged his luggage lazily, looking like a delinquent.
However, when they took their seats, because the economy class on this flight had three seats per row, Liu Yun actually ended up sitting with that beautiful young author, Ling Xiaoyu, again!
The girl was somewhat surprised to see the two of them, but mostly excited.
“Brother Yun, Brother Lin, you guys are heading back today too?”
Liu Yun smiled and nodded, then asked, “How about it? Did you have fun this time?”
Ling Xiaoyu nodded, then shook her head. This sequence of actions left both Liu Yun and Lin Xiu confused.
Lin Xiu said speechlessly, “Did you have fun or not?”
Ling Xiaoyu sighed and explained, “The playing part was pretty fun, but I feel so tired after it’s over. It’s not as good as staying at home and never leaving.”
Liu Yun immediately nodded in agreement. After all, if it weren’t for a certain someone, she wouldn’t have come to Sanya at all.
Right now, she would probably be at home eating potato chips while watching a movie. Just thinking about it made Liu Yun feel even more that this trip to Sanya was terrible.
“By the way, Brother Yun, tell me what happened during your trip. Did you stay in the same room? Did anything exciting happen?”
Liu Yun froze and inconspicuously glanced at Lin Xiu, who happened to be looking over at that exact moment.
This caused Liu Yun to immediately turn her head away. She said with awkward guilt, “What kind of exciting things could happen between two grown men? Xiaoyu, stop asking. We spent all our time on work this trip.”
Ling Xiaoyu smacked her lips, saying with some regret, “I see. Well, okay then.”
For the rest of the journey, Liu Yun basically chatted with Ling Xiaoyu, leaving Lin Xiu out in the cold.
Lin Xiu didn’t mind. As this woman’s boss and neighbor, he had plenty of time to spend with her; he wasn’t in a rush.
Once they got off the plane, Liu Yun finally returned to her long-lost home. Although not much time had actually passed, she felt an intense sense of familiarity with the place.
However, just as she was changing her shoes, the youth followed her in without hesitation, causing Liu Yun to frown.
“What are you coming in for? Go back to your own house.”
Lin Xiu changed his shoes with practiced ease and said as if it were the most natural thing in the world, “I’m too lazy to start the stove at my place. I’m crashing at Sister Yun’s for a meal.”