Free Web NovelChapter 597: Chapter 595: Is Xue Xing a Jerk?
At the thought of this, Si Wen grew impatient. She stopped playing her game and sat upright on the sofa, her gaze fixed on the staircase while her thoughts drifted off to who knows where. She had already reviewed this year’s new clothing line and seen Xue Yang’s photoshoot. Overall, everything looked great and perfectly matched the tastes of today’s youth. She figured the clothes would look just as good on Xue Xing as they did on Xue Yang, and the more she considered it, the more eager she became to see for herself.
Xue Xing changed and came downstairs without a moment’s delay. Si Wen heard his approach and looked up, her eyes instantly lighting up. It was just as she had imagined. Although the effect was slightly less perfect than when Xue Yang wore them, she was very satisfied overall. Since Jennifer’s inspiration was drawn almost entirely from Xue Yang, it was nearly impossible for anyone else to achieve the exact same effect. To achieve over ninety-five percent of that was already impressive.
Si Wen squinted slightly. "That outfit looks good. It suits you."
Xue Xing wore a white fleece hoodie with a black trench coat over it, paired with black fleece-lined pants and white fleece-lined sneakers. He looked crisp, handsome, and utterly striking. freewebnøvel.coɱ
Under Si Wen’s gaze, Xue Xing felt increasingly self-conscious as he walked down the stairs. He walked hesitantly toward her, but she gave no reaction at all, which only made him more anxious. Seeing her silence, he walked over to a box, squatted, and opened it. It was filled with study materials: notes, test papers, and various other resources—a comprehensive collection. They were all real exam questions from prestigious schools, compiled by famous teachers. Some had even been put together by Si Wen’s former private tutors and were out-of-print editions, impossible to buy on the open market. Their value was incredibly high.
Xue Xing carefully selected a calculus textbook, a language arts workbook, and two sets of mock exams. He returned to Si Wen’s side and said, "Sister Si Wen... I’ll go study now."
Si Wen snapped back to her senses, realizing she had zoned out again. She secretly took a deep breath. Ugh, handsome men are such a distraction. It’s ridiculous. I’ve gone with Sun Yufei to beat up so many scumbags. I’d completely lost faith in men. How can one look at this guy completely upend everything I believed? I was just thinking, how can someone so brilliant and handsome possibly exist in this world? This is insane.
Si Wen cleared her throat softly and pointed to a spot nearby. "There’s a desk over there. It’s spacious, so you can just study there."
Xue Xing followed her gesture. The lighting in that spot was excellent, and the view was wide—perfect for resting his eyes if he got tired from studying. The only problem was its proximity to Si Wen. He would only have to lift his head slightly to see her.
"I... I think I’ll go back to my room to study," he said, his voice as quiet as a mosquito’s buzz, but Si Wen still heard him.
"You can study here. If there’s something you don’t understand, I can teach you. Or... are you suggesting I should go to your room and teach you?" she asked, suddenly leaning closer and giving him quite a fright.
The distinct scent of a young woman suddenly flooded his senses, and Xue Xing instinctively took two steps back. He needed the distance to keep his heart from leaping out of his chest.
"No... no need. I’ll study here."
Go to my room? No, definitely not. The space there is so much smaller than this living room. If the two of us were really in there... Xue Xing didn’t dare to imagine how awkward he would feel.
Resigned to his fate, Xue Xing carried the stack of books to the nearby table, set them down, and sat. He had always enjoyed studying, so he quickly got into the zone. Once engrossed, he exuded a uniquely attractive aura.
So it’s true! A serious man is the most handsome man! If someone had told her this before, Si Wen would have scoffed. But now...
She took out her phone, aimed it at the boy studying so intently, and snapped a photo.
Xue Xing had been trying to focus, but it was difficult not to be affected by Si Wen’s intense gaze. He eventually put down his pen, looked up, and said, "Sister Si Wen, maybe I should go study in my room instead?"
"Why?" Si Wen asked, puzzled.
"I..." Xue Xing fidgeted helplessly, his hands twisting together and tugging at his clothes. Was he really supposed to admit that she was the one distracting him? "I..."
Si Wen leaned back on the sofa, her gaze lazy as she looked at him. "Could it be... that I’m distracting you?"
His thoughts exposed, Xue Xing’s handsome face instantly flushed, turning as red as an apple that had ripened overnight in autumn—one that made you just want to take a bite.
The thought had barely crossed her mind before she acted on it. She suddenly stood and began to walk toward Xue Xing, one step at a time. He watched her draw closer and closer, his heart thumping wildly in his chest. The nearer she came, the faster it beat, until he felt it was about to stop altogether. Then, the figure abruptly halted.
Xue Xing sighed in relief. Any closer, and he truly wouldn’t have been able to handle it.
However, just when he thought Si Wen would stop there, she suddenly leaned forward and bit his cheek.
Xue Xing was completely floored. What... is she doing?
The bite was as light and fleeting as a dragonfly skipping across water; Si Wen nipped his cheek and immediately pulled away. Then, as if suddenly realizing what she’d done, she bolted upstairs like a madwoman, giving him no time to react. She vanished around the landing in an instant.
Xue Xing touched his cheek. It stung slightly, but the sensation was also strangely thrilling. His mind went completely blank.
Si Wen sprinted up the stairs, rushed into her room, and slammed the door shut with a BANG. Leaning against the doorframe, she panted heavily, taking a long moment to finally catch her breath.
She rapped her knuckles against her head in frustration. "Si Wen, what in the world are you doing?" When that didn’t help, she lightly slapped her own cheeks. "Si Wen, you’re a lost cause, you know that? You actually dared to bite Xue Xing..."
At the thought of Xue Xing, her heart began to pound uncontrollably again. She clutched at her wildly pounding heart. "Stop beating."
But the more she commanded it to stop, the less her heart listened. If this kept up, it felt like it might just leap out of her chest.
Just then, her phone rang. The startling ringtone gave her racing heart a moment’s reprieve. She sighed in relief and picked up her phone. The call was from Sun Yufei.
Without a second thought, Si Wen answered.
"Si Wen, get over here, quick! We’ve got a scumbag." As soon as the call connected, Sun Yufei’s boisterous voice came through, sounding rather excited.
