My Girlfriend is a Cold and Aloof Sickly Beauty 107

Chapter 107: Is It Really Just Drawing?

Jiang Xue’s mind was filled with the thought of “letting Xiao Luo rest.” On her way to the bedroom with the easel, she even decided to draw a “Sleeping Beauty” portrait every day before going back to school, to ensure Xiao Luo had enough time to rest during the day.

But to Xiao Luohan, her words carried a different meaning.

So when they arrived at the bedroom and Jiang Xue was setting up the easel, Xiao Luohan quickly took off her clothes, leaving only a thin undergarment, let down her hair, and got into bed, not lying down immediately, but sitting up and watching her.

Jiang Xue looked up and saw her like this and hurriedly added, “You sleep, you sleep! I’ll choose a good angle.”

Xiao Luohan hesitated for a moment, then obediently agreed, but before getting under the covers, she deliberately slipped her shoulders out of her clothes, leaving them exposed.

Jiang Xue, who was about to start drawing: ?

“Do you prefer off-the-shoulder sleepwear?” she asked in surprise. “I have some in my wardrobe, but it’s winter now, and the temperature here is different from Uncle Seuss’s place. You’ll catch a cold even if you’re sleeping during the day.”

She thought for a moment, then got up and helped Xiao Luo adjust her clothes, carefully tucking her in.

Catching a cold from lack of sleep wouldn’t be good.

But her hand, as she tucked in the quilt, was caught.

“Is it really just drawing?” Xiao Luohan finally couldn’t help but ask, emphasizing the last two words.

“Uh… actually, drawing was just an excuse I made up for Teacher Sui. I just want you to get some sleep and rest during the day,” Jiang Xue explained awkwardly. “Although you go to bed early, you still need a nap to recover from the energy you expend during the day. I’ve seen you practicing the guqin constantly these past few days, so I’m a little worried, and Dr. Qi also said…”

“I thought you wanted to draw something you couldn’t say,” Xiao Luohan interrupted, not finding this thought strange at all.

She seemed to have gradually gotten used to this “clueless” girl’s thought process.

“What couldn’t I say?” As expected, the “clueless” girl asked, puzzled.

Xiao Luohan calmly said two words, and before Jiang Xue could go through the “stunned – shocked – blushing” process, she pulled her down onto the bed.

“Besides wanting me to rest more, do you have any other thoughts?” Xiao Luohan asked, taking advantage of their close proximity.

Jiang Xue’s face was now truly flushed.

No wonder teachers and parents avoided “puppy love.” Before confirming their relationship, she hadn’t been clingy at all, but now, just being separated from Xiao Luo for most of the day, not being able to see her, felt unbearable!

She couldn’t even imagine what it would be like after school reopened. Even if they couldn’t see each other during the winter break, they were still at home, and they could cuddle before bed.

But after school reopened, Xiao Luo would definitely continue studying with Teacher Sui. She couldn’t just go to and from school with Xiao Luo every day and see her whenever she turned her head anymore!

Thinking of this, Jiang Xue’s mind was filled with regret.

Why hadn’t she cherished those times?

Before she could figure out how to explain to Xiao Luo, she felt a gentle touch on her forehead.

“I also miss you very much.”

Under the pressure of intense studying, people always wanted to do something to “de-stress” during breaks.

Jiang Xue could still pet the large white cat, a fluffy, warm, and meowing creature, which could replenish her “energy.”

But Xiao Luohan could only play with the plum blossom branches, the action figure, and the plushies Jiang Xue had bought for her.

She could also come out and pet the cat with them, but she felt that Jiang Xue and A-Xi needed the white cat more, so she gave up on this opportunity.

However, the small regrets accumulated these past few days quickly dissipated when she could “pet” the cat named “Jiang Xue.”

When Teacher Sui, carrying an iced Americano, was brought back by Dr. Qi, she found that both girls were much more energetic.

Dr. Qi, however, wouldn’t let this slide. She specifically called Xiao Luohan over for a check-up, pressing acupuncture points on her head and asking about her recent schedule.

Finally, while prescribing medicine, she scolded Teacher Sui, “Didn’t I tell you that child’s health isn’t good yet? Do you think the medicine she takes every morning and evening is plum juice?”

So Dr. Qi drastically adjusted Xiao Luohan’s study schedule.

In Dr. Qi’s words, learning was a lifelong journey, but if her health deteriorated at this stage, it would take at least three to five years to recover.

“Strictly follow this schedule after school reopens. Balance work and rest!” Dr. Qi emphasized before leaving.

Teacher Sui would listen to her. Before her evening lessons, she would deliberately set a timer for Xiao Luohan to rest for ten minutes, and if Xiao Luohan hadn’t finished playing a piece, she would rest for the same amount of time after finishing.

After three days like this, Xiao Luohan’s “headache” significantly improved, and Jiang Xue also stopped “obsessively petting the cat.”

Just as Xie Xitong had said, she happily transferred her enthusiasm for the white cat to her girlfriend.

This was different from the “reward sessions” they had agreed on before bed. They had to avoid their family and other people, control the intensity, and stay quiet, otherwise, leaving noticeable marks would definitely lead to questions.

At first, Jiang Xue was still a little apprehensive, but after being led by Xiao Luohan to try some things during their nap, she suddenly understood the advantages of winter. So she also changed into her summer pajamas during their naps, making it easier for Xiao Luo to nibble on her.

After their break, she would put her clothes back on, perfectly concealing the “evidence.”

However, precisely because they had enough time to rest during the day, their activities were eventually discovered by the sharp-eyed adults.

“What stage have you and A-Xue reached?” Teacher Sui, not one to shy away from such topics, asked Xiao Luohan directly after noticing something.

Xiao Luohan paused, reflecting on what she might have missed that had been noticed, then calmly replied, “We’ve only just confirmed our relationship…”

“Just confirmed your relationship and already cuddling during breaks, you young people are truly energetic,” Teacher Sui said, a knowing smile on her face. “Back then, it took me half a year to even get your Dr. Qi to agree to hold hands with me in public.”

Although she had already guessed that they were a couple, this was the first time she had heard Teacher Sui admit it, and Xiao Luohan couldn’t help but feel curious. “Are you and Dr. Qi… a couple?”

“I’m only the closest among her many pursuers,” Teacher Sui’s answer shocked her. “After all, Dr. Qi comes from a good family, and she also has a childhood sweetheart ‘best friend’—their relationship is different from A-Xi and A-Xue’s.”

Xiao Luohan immediately thought of the “Teacher Huang” who had been at the birthday party. When they were making the list the night before, Mei-jiejie had specifically reminded them, “You can mention Dr. Qi’s name when talking to her, but don’t mention Teacher Sui.”

The well-connected Qi and Huang families… could it be that they were planning an arranged marriage?

But Teacher Sui didn’t elaborate, only looking at her with a smile. “Aren’t you going to tell me about it? Although I can’t teach you about that part, I can still give you some pointers on daily interactions. And if you have any relationship troubles, I can also offer some advice.”

This tempted Xiao Luohan. After some consideration, she gave Teacher Sui a general overview.

She even mentioned Jiang Xue’s “clueless behavior.”

She had thought Teacher Sui might laugh at them. Based on her understanding of Teacher Sui, she was a very direct person, and being so close to Dr. Qi, their personalities and habits must be similar. And Teacher Sui did have a “sharp tongue.”

But after listening attentively, Teacher Sui sat up straight like a caring older sister, looking at her intently.

“Xiao Luo, you have to understand that some people, due to their age and experiences, might not immediately realize what they should do in a relationship, or what the other person expects them to do,” Teacher Sui said patiently. “A-Xue is a very pure child. I mean, she has no experience in relationships and only knows how to be good to you, but she lacks experience in responding to these special feelings, so she often acts in ways that don’t meet your expectations.”

Xiao Luohan was listening intently when she was startled by her next words: “In this kind of situation, if it were anyone else, I would usually advise them to break up.”

“…Why?!” she asked, shocked and anxious, eager for an answer.

“Because it’s unequal,” Teacher Sui’s tone was calm. “Undeniably, you’ve both put in your best efforts in this relationship, but precisely because of this, you also need equal reciprocation. Otherwise, negative emotions will accumulate, and resentment will breed.”

“A-Xue is undoubtedly satisfied with your reciprocation, but what about you? If you were truly satisfied, you wouldn’t be asking me for help.”

“I can only say that it’s a pity. Based on my understanding of A-Xue—both from my own interactions with her and from Dr. Qi and Jiang Mei’s observations—at least for now, she’s struggling to give you the response you want because she’s too naive.”

“You’re an ancient princess who grew up struggling in a mire, fighting for survival, even resorting to killing someone who threatened your life. She’s a young lady who grew up pampered and carefree, only needing to focus on her studies.”

“Your mentalities are already vastly different. For her to catch up to you in this aspect, she’ll have to wait until her second or third year of university, or even after entering society. But it also depends on her experiences in university.”

Teacher Sui deliberately softened her voice as she spoke.

But every word was like a sharp blade, forcing Xiao Luohan to face this problem.

“…What if I insist on continuing?” she murmured after a long while.

“Then you’ll have a hard time in this relationship,” Teacher Sui commented. “You’ll have to constantly teach her how to love you, and also be tolerant when she doesn’t understand your needs, and you’re disappointed, angry, and sad because of it.”

After pondering for a full five minutes, Xiao Luohan finally spoke: “It’s alright, what I have most now is time.”

Perhaps because their relationship had just begun, she was actually quite happy to guide Jiang Xue, watching her clumsily and carefully try to please her, touching upon the areas she hoped Jiang Xue would understand.

Every one of Jiang Xue’s proactive actions, big or small, made her happy.

In a way, they were “nurturing” each other.

Jiang Xue provided for her materially, and she tried her best to pull Jiang Xue into her world emotionally and spiritually.

They had overcome the greatest hurdle of life and death together. She could wait for Jiang Xue’s emotional maturity.