"Wang Dahai, if our relationship became known to others, would you be my boyfriend?"

Looking at this message, Wang Dahai instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

What's with this girl?

Why did she suddenly say something like this out of the blue?

Could it be that someone had discovered their secret?

Wang Dahai's interest faded in an instant, and he hesitated about whether to text her back.

"What's wrong?"

Xu Xixi was shaking her ample behind, cuddling up against him when she suddenly felt that he wasn't responding, and turned back to look at him with a puzzled expression.

Wang Dahai put down his phone, deciding to stop thinking about it for now.

If it had really been found out, worrying now would be useless.

If not, then there was no need to rush.

He grabbed Xu Xixi's ample behind and lifted it up; he quickly became aroused again, and with a plop, she let out a light gasp and bit the blanket in her mouth.

The next morning.

Both women had gone to work, and Wang Dahai made himself a bowl of noodles, eating leisurely.

At eight-thirty, Wu Qiangwei sent a message: "Come downstairs."

"Okay." After replying, Wang Dahai opened Zhao Xue's profile picture.

He looked at the message she sent last night once more and replied, "What's up?"

He didn't know if Zhao Xue hadn't woken up yet or had seen the message and deliberately didn't reply.

Until he drove to Lin Wanqiu's apartment, he received no reply.

Wu Qiangwei wasn't late this time; just two minutes after Wang Dahai parked the car, she came downstairs.

As usual, he drove her to the office building. After dropping her off, Wang Dahai picked up his phone to find that Zhao Xue had replied.

"Where are you?"

"Just dropped off Wu Qiangwei."

"Can you come over? I have something to tell you."

"Is anyone else at home?"

"No, just me."

"I'll be right there."

Back at the apartment complex, standing outside the door, Wang Dahai gently knocked.

He knew the passcode to the house, but since he no longer lived there, it seemed more appropriate to knock.

Soon, the door opened, and Zhao Xue, wearing shorts and a T-shirt, exuded the youthful vibe of a young girl.

There was a trace of weariness in her brow; she probably hadn't slept well last night.

Entering the living room, Wang Dahai gazed at the familiar setting, feeling somewhat sentimental.

He didn't bring up last night's text, waiting for Zhao Xue to speak first.

The two sat on the sofa, with a seat between them.

Wang Dahai could tell—something was off with her, and she was clearly hiding something in her heart.

"Wang Dahai."

"Hmm?"

"Do you like me?"

The question caught Wang Dahai off guard, and he wasn't sure how to respond.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Yes, I do."

A hint of joy appeared in Zhao Xue's eyes, and she asked, "If you were single, would you date me?"

"I would."

He answered quickly this time.

Zhao Xue seemed even happier, but when she thought of him and Lin Wanqiu, she felt a twinge of sadness inside.

After pondering for a few seconds, she asked, "Do you already have someone you like?"

"Yes."

"Is it Wanqiu?"

Summoning her courage, she asked directly.

As she spoke, she looked at Wang Dahai, wanting to find out if what Wu Qiangwei said yesterday was true.

Even though she knew Wu Qiangwei wouldn't lie to her...

She still harbored a sliver of hope.

As for Wang Dahai, he was struck as if by lightning, stunned for a long while.

How could she know about him and Lin Wanqiu?

He looked into Zhao Xue's eyes, about to question her, but he caught a glimpse of a complex expression within them.

Anxiety, hope.

Although unclear how she found out, it was obvious she hoped it was false.

This girl, did she really fall for him?

In such a situation, the most appropriate response was, of course, to deny it.

Even if she knew Wang Dahai was lying, she would want to believe the lie.

But Wang Dahai had no intention of deceiving.

He said solemnly, "Yes."

The smile on Zhao Xue's face slowly faded away.

Thick negative emotions rose, surrounding her and draining her spirit.

"Did you sleep with her?"

"Xue, who told you?"

"Don't worry about that, just answer me."

Wang Dahai shook his head, without answering.

Zhao Xue laughed at herself, his non-answer was an answer in itself.

She didn't know what had gotten into her, she was just playing around with Wang Dahai, but why had she developed feelings for him?

She had known all along that he had a girlfriend and was never hers to begin with, so it shouldn't matter to her even if there were other women.

So why did it hurt so much?

It was strange.

"Xue, who told you about it?"

Wang Dahai was very curious and worried.

The affair between him and Lin Wanqiu was supposed to be a secret known only to them.

Could it be that Lin Wanqiu had taken the initiative to tell?

That was impossible.

Her biggest concern had always been keeping their relationship a secret from others.

He looked at Zhao Xue, hoping to get an answer from her.

"Stop asking."

Zhao Xue forced a smile and changed the subject, "When are you coming back to live here?"

Wang Dahai shook his head, "I'm not coming back. She already has a matchmaker's candidate, it's not convenient for me to stay here."

Zhao Xue hummed softly, saying nothing.

She knew they had argued and were having a conflict.

But arguments and breakups are common among couples.

They might breakup one second and be back together the next.

She could tell that Lin Wanqiu's feelings for Wang Dahai were really deep; she hadn't seen a smile on Lin Wanqiu's face for several days now.

As she sat there with a flickering gaze, lost in thought, Wang Dahai stood up and said, "I should go."

"Wang Dahai."

"What's up?"

"Nothing."

"Okay." Wang Dahai smiled at her and sighed softly in his heart as he turned to leave.

He was well aware that from the moment she brought up the matter, their relationship could no longer continue.

Even if she was willing, Wang Dahai couldn't possibly maintain such a relationship.

From the beginning, their interaction had been purely transactional, with no emotional involvement.

But now, she had caught feelings.

Wang Dahai didn't want to delay her life.

"Bang."

The door closed, and Zhao Xue suddenly felt uncomfortable, sitting alone on the sofa, staring blankly into space.

Wang Dahai sat in his car, receiving a message from Bai Ruyi.

"You little rascal, I'm craving the barbecue from Wuzhou."

"I'll take you tonight."

"After the barbecue, I want to go singing."

"I'll escort the beauty even at the risk of my life!"

"Hmph, you make me sound like a bad guy."

In a blink of an eye, evening had arrived.

After dropping Wu Qiangwei off, Wang Dahai immediately headed towards the school.

As soon as he parked his car, Zhao Xue's phone call suddenly came through.

"Wang Dahai, where are you?" Zhao Xue's voice sounded off, as if she were drunk.

"Did you drink?"

"Yeah, a bit of beer. I can hold my liquor; it's no big deal."

Zhao Xue asked, "Can you come over?"

Wang Dahai frowned, glancing at the time.

Bai Ruyi must have already left the school and was on her way here.

After a moment of hesitation, Wang Dahai said, "Send me the address."

After hanging up, Zhao Xue immediately sent the address, which was a chain hotel.

Wang Dahai's eyelid twitched; this woman couldn't possibly be planning to start something with him, could she?

With no time to ponder, he started the car and quickly texted Bai Ruyi as he stepped on the accelerator, heading for the hotel.

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