She had originally planned to choose the person she liked.
But right at the moment when she was about to put pen to paper, Lu Ziqing’s pouting little face popped up in front of Liang Sheng, as if silently berating her for not picking her.
“Young Miss!” Liang Sheng rubbed her eyes, and the vision of Lu Ziqing vanished.
If she were out of the picture, would someone as tsundere as Young Miss Lu Ziqing be able to find a good friend to stick by her side? Would she find a partner who could put up with her?
On second thought, that would probably be pretty tough (even if admitting it might bruise Miss Lu’s pride a little).
“Oh, fine. I really can’t do anything with you,” Liang Sheng sighed. Mimicking a tsundere tone, she wrote “Lu Ziqing” in big letters on the slip of paper.
From now on, she would guard the stubbornly tough-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside Young Miss Lu Ziqing!
“Young Miss!” Liang Sheng dialed Lu Ziqing’s phone.
It was best to cut straight to the chase.
“What are you yelling about?” Lu Ziqing was clearly thrilled by the incoming call, but Miss Lu still feigned annoyance. “Why are you calling me?”
“I’m right outside your house. Come on, open the door for me.” Not caring whether the other girl could see her or not, Liang Sheng waved toward the grand villa in the distance.
Lu Ziqing practically bounced out of bed. Clutching her phone, she darted to the vanity mirror. Gazing at her lovely reflection, she nodded in satisfaction.
“What are you doing coming over to my place so late? Trying to head home in the dead of night or something?” Her heart was soaring with delight, but her words came out as complaints, even carrying a hint of shooing her guest away.
Only the Green-haired Girl could read Lu Ziqing’s true intentions.
Only she knew that Miss Lu was right now scrambling to change clothes so she could rush down and let her in.
“Young Miss—!” Liang Sheng lunged forward with a massive bear hug, aiming straight for her heart!
“Ey—!” Lu Ziqing staggered, nearly tumbling to the floor.
Why was Liang Sheng being so bold today? Lu Ziqing’s cheeks flushed that signature tsundere pink.
“You’re such a klutz—you almost knocked me flat!” Despite her grumbling, Lu Ziqing slyly slipped her hand around Liang Sheng’s waist, reluctant to let go.
Grinning mischievously, Liang Sheng knew the key to handling a tsundere was shameless persistence. “Can’t I just miss you, Young Miss~?”
“Hmph~” came the familiar huff.
“So what’d you come here for?” Lu Ziqing asked, though she knew perfectly well.
Liang Sheng put on an exaggerated look of surprise. “Oh come on, Young Miss, I thought I spelled it out pretty clear! I just wanted to drop by and see you~”
Still playing it cool, Lu Ziqing huffed. “Well, you’ve seen me now. Time to head out, right?”
That was what she said, but in truth, Lu Ziqing clung desperately to Liang Sheng’s arm. Her intentions were crystal clear: she wanted her to stay and come inside with her.
Liang Sheng saw right through the little ploy and shook her head. “Mmm~ So Young Miss doesn’t want me staying over tonight… All right then, I’ll just…”
Lu Ziqing cut her off in a visible panic. “Don’t talk nonsense! I’m not some jerk who kicks people out. If you want to crash for the night, then crash~…”
“Ehehe~” Liang Sheng leaned in for a snuggle. “I knew it—our Young Miss is the kindest, cutest, absolute best!”
Lu Ziqing’s heart bloomed with joy. She adored hearing the Green-haired Girl shower her with praise.
Naturally, she kept a breezy composure on the surface.
As they strolled along the path, Liang Sheng suddenly asked, “Young Miss, why not just have your family butler’s smart system open the door? You came all the way out here—what if you catch a chill?”
“It’s exactly because it’s you that I came out to greet you myself,” Lu Ziqing muttered under her breath.
Her voice was too soft, and Liang Sheng missed it.
“Huh? What was that, Young Miss?” Liang Sheng’s dopey expression made Lu Ziqing question her own judgment. How on earth had she fallen for this airhead?
Miss Lu bristled a little. “I felt like it!”
Like a kitten with its fur standing on end. Liang Sheng obediently clamped her mouth shut and stayed quiet the rest of the way.
Her sudden silence threw Lu Ziqing into a tizzy instead.
Why wasn’t this chatterbox saying anything? How could she go this long without a peep? Lu Ziqing’s anxiety mounted. Had her sharp tone earlier scared the girl off?
By the time that thought crossed her mind, the two had already entered the villa and reached the door to Lu Ziqing’s room.
She pushed the door open and they stepped inside, but the Green-haired Girl still hadn’t uttered a word.
Lu Ziqing panicked completely. The pair sat side by side on the bed as she poked Liang Sheng’s arm.
“Hey, why aren’t you talking?” There was even a trace of caution in her voice.
Liang Sheng kept her head bowed, her face hidden.
“If I open my mouth, I just end up ticking off Young Miss… so maybe I’ll just stay quiet.” She was totally faking it, dripping with green tea vibes.
This, this! Lu Ziqing itched to slap herself twice. Why couldn’t she rein in her tsundere mouth?
“I, I…” Lu Ziqing’s face burned hotter and hotter until she gritted her teeth, steeled herself, squeezed her eyes shut, and blurted out to Liang Sheng: “I-I’m not mad at you! I like talking to you!”
Aaaahhh!! How had such an embarrassing line escaped her lips?
Lu Ziqing wanted to crawl into a hole and die.
Liang Sheng looked up, her eyes swimming with tears as she whimpered pitifully, “Really? Young Miss, I thought…”
Who could resist something this adorable!
“No thinking about it!” As long as I say so!
Liang Sheng fought back a laugh, sticking to her pitiful act.
That woeful look proved too much for Lu Ziqing, who rubbed her temples. “Fine, my tone was off earlier. What do you want as compensation?”
Liang Sheng’s eyes sparkled.
That was exactly the opening she needed.
“Any compensation at all?” She pouted.
Lu Ziqing felt her resolve melting and covered her eyes. “Yes, anything! Quit stalling.”
“Anything Young Miss can give me?” Liang Sheng pressed.
Lu Ziqing nearly laughed. Was there anything money couldn’t buy her?
“Of course! I’m Lu Ziqing, after all!” The words brimmed with pride.
Liang Sheng smiled softly.
She sank to one knee, cradled one of Lu Ziqing’s small hands, and pressed a gentle kiss to it. With a wink from her left eye and a gaze full of deep affection, she said, “Then… can I have Young Miss Lu Ziqing as my girlfriend?”
“The kind we spend our whole lives together,” Liang Sheng added.
Lu Ziqing’s jaw hit the floor.
The once pitiful, cute, and fluffy Liang Sheng had transformed into someone dashing and irresistibly charming.
“Y-You!!” Lu Ziqing stammered, her whole face boiled lobster-red.
Liang Sheng tilted her head, utterly serious. “I’m dead serious, Young Miss. This is my confession to you.”
