My Girlfriend is a Cold and Aloof Sickly Beauty 234

Chapter 234: White Moonlight

Whether it was because their studies and work kept them too busy to overthink, or because they were truly compatible, the two hadn’t had any disagreements or arguments during the past six months.

Sui Jingyu felt that Qi Mu was very good, although her words were sometimes harsh, it was more like a “tsundere” who didn’t know how to express her emotions accurately.

And Qi Mu’s aggressiveness wasn’t actually that strong, in her opinion. No one’s words could be as sharp as Shui Shuying’s, and being with Qi Mu was actually quite comfortable.

But precisely because they hadn’t had any arguments, she was a little worried.

Ordinary humans couldn’t read minds. She could only understand her own feelings and emotions, and if Qi Mu didn’t say anything, and didn’t show any signs, even if she racked her brain, she wouldn’t be able to guess correctly.

There were only two possibilities in this situation.

One was that Qi Mu was truly compatible with her, and they had no disagreements; the other was that Qi Mu was “saving it all up for a big one” in the future.

“It’s simple, just ask more in-depth questions about their ideals and future plans, or discuss sensitive topics that seem impolite to ask, but are things couples have to consider, like salary, grades, and children,” Shui Shuying suggested.

“…Isn’t that too early? Too presumptuous?” Sui Jingyu immediately shook her head.

“If you’re not aiming for marriage, then maintaining the status quo is also fine,” Shui Shuying said, following her train of thought. “Or you can be more proactive physically. Haven’t you even held hands in public yet?”

Sui Jingyu: …

“Tsk, tsk, tsk, you’ve been dating for half a year? Such a pure relationship,” Shui Shuying teased. “But it’s also a good thing, it means you’re both taking this seriously. Just remember that ‘too much is as bad as too little,’ being too cautious can make a relationship fizzle out.”

“As if you’ve ever been in a relationship…” Sui Jingyu muttered.

“I’m the ‘forever single love guru’ you crowned, I have to do my research even if I’m not dating!” Shui Shuying said proudly. “But you can completely ignore my advice. I’m not involved, so these are just suggestions. Treat me as a reference, and it’s up to you two to decide.”

Sui Jingyu had always followed this principle, only implementing the plans she agreed with.

She didn’t choose a sensitive topic, but on a weekend, she invited Qi Mu to go shopping and hold hands.

To her surprise, Qi Mu asked in return: 【Are you sure that’s okay?】

【Sui Doesn’t Play: Why wouldn’t it be? Isn’t holding hands normal for couples?】

【Sui Doesn’t Play: But if you think it’s too early, just tell me no.】

Perhaps influenced by Shui Shuying’s suggestion, Sui Jingyu also typed “I’ll wait for your invitation,” but then deleted it before sending.

This was a “request” and an “expectation,” not giving Qi Mu a choice.

Even asking for something was a privilege in a relationship, but she knew how much Qi Mu had suffered under Huang Qi’s control. Since she had decided to “rescue” Qi Mu, she had to be more considerate of her feelings.

Her phone vibrated, and Qi Mu quickly replied: 【I agree. So where do you want to go? The ancient town? Or the mall?】

Sui Jingyu was stunned for a few seconds, then, after rereading the message and confirming that she wasn’t mistaken, cheered and immediately messaged Shui Shuying.

【Sui Doesn’t Play: She agreed to hold hands!!!】

Shui Shuying was speechless: 【Look at you, so easily excited! Remember to hire me for your wedding photos when you finally catch her, love you, dear customer~】

Sui Jingyu sent a string of vomiting emojis, then chose the ancient town, her favorite and also relatively close to N University, from Qi Mu’s two options.

Qi Mu, however, rejected this choice: 【Why don’t we go to the mall and watch a movie instead?】

Caught off guard by the rejection, Sui Jingyu wasn’t surprised and asked patiently: 【Is someone patrolling the ancient town?】

【Yu Mu: Yes.】

【Sui Doesn’t Play: I’m fine with either. It depends on whether you want to gradually desensitize yourself by facing her, or use our intimacy to make her give up, or continue avoiding her, like after the reservoir incident in high school.】

Qi Mu didn’t reply for a few minutes.

Sui Jingyu put down her phone, opened her wardrobe, and chose two outfits.

One was traditional, suitable for the ancient town’s atmosphere, and also eye-catching; the other was a low-key casual outfit, comfortable for the mall.

She was even prepared for a confrontation with Huang Qi, whether as a friend or as a girlfriend.

No one had the right to control another person’s social circle, and what was wrong with going out with a friend? It was ridiculous for someone with no claim on you to interfere.

After about six minutes, Qi Mu called her directly.

“Actually, I’m not afraid of arguing with her anymore, but I’ve become very sharp-tongued and aggressive, completely different from when I argue with you…”

“It’s okay, I’m not the type who says ‘I can accept all sides of you,’ then gets upset and blames you after hearing your true feelings,” Sui Jingyu said. “And if you think my words are harsh, you haven’t heard Shui Shuying cursing at unreasonable clients.”

People working in the service industry were inevitably prone to frustration, especially when dealing with clients who refused to listen to reason, insisting that it was the photo studio’s fault, after hours of arguing in circles.

“Then… I also want to go to the ancient town,” Qi Mu said, her voice filled with newfound courage.

“Great! Do you want to wear ‘couple outfits’? Matching colors, like red and blue, or black and white?” Sui Jingyu quickly suggested.

“How about ‘black and white twins’?” Qi Mu asked.

“Okay! Do you want to be black or white?” Sui Jingyu started rummaging through her wardrobe.

—In the end, Qi Mu wore a black hanfu, and Sui Jingyu wore white.

And her white outfit was custom-made, inspired by the image of a “white moonlight,” which she had even shown to Qi Mu before. Holding hands and walking down the ancient town’s streets, Sui Jingyu couldn’t help but overthink.

She didn’t dare ask directly, that would be too narcissistic, so she simply made a mental note of this in her observations about Qi Mu.

The ancient town was crowded with people on holiday, office workers and students enjoying the festive atmosphere and decorations.

As they strolled through the crowd, buying snacks and souvenirs, they also kept an eye on their surroundings, wary of a certain person appearing.

Fortunately, their biggest worry didn’t materialize. According to Qi Mu, Huang Qi, who usually “patrolled” her, wasn’t in the ancient town today, neither following them nor confronting them.

【That’s not like her!】 Sui Jingyu quickly messaged Shui Shuying while Qi Mu was in the restroom.

【Congratulations, but don’t celebrate too early,】 Shui Shuying replied. 【She’s probably waiting for the perfect moment to ruin your fun, like when you’re about to leave, at the bus stop or subway station, and then you see Huang Qi standing there alone, as if waiting for someone.】

【Sui Doesn’t Play: [Screaming.jpg]】

Sui Jingyu shuddered at her friend’s description and immediately called for a car, then, halfway through, decided it was better to ask for help from someone she knew, so she canceled the order.

【Sui Doesn’t Play: Why don’t you come and pick us up?】

Shui Shuying replied with a question mark, but still agreed: 【Send me the address, I’ll come after finishing these two pictures.】

“Thinking about it now, it’s quite amusing that the two of you, so determined to confront Huang Qi, were scared away by my words,” Shui Shuying said, driving the two newlyweds back to the photo studio, while waiting at a red light. “At the time, I really didn’t know if you had the guts to ‘fight’ her.”

“If I have to say, it was probably a normal human’s instinctive self-preservation mechanism against a ‘yandere’,” Qi Mu said calmly. “After all, that person is capable of silently following us, waiting for us to forget about the incident, then suddenly appearing and expressing her opinions… like, did anyone even ask her?”

“Okay, okay, let’s not talk about unpleasant things on such a happy day,” Sui Jingyu said, putting an arm around her to comfort her. “What do you want to eat later? Go straight home? Or rest at my hair salon?”

“Your ‘rest’ better be the proper kind,” Shui Shuying said pointedly.

“Let’s go to your place and do something improper,” Qi Mu said, turning to Sui Jingyu, her words even more suggestive.

Actually, thinking back on her past pain now, she felt that “it wasn’t a big deal.”

Everything would pass, everything would get better, and those with bad intentions would eventually get what they deserved.

There was no need to waste time and energy on unworthy people. If there was a chance for reconciliation, they wouldn’t have drifted apart.

Just like how the Qi family had cut ties with the Huang family, as long as you were determined and focused on your own interests and feelings, no relationship was unbreakable.

“I still have pictures to edit, so I’ll drop you off here. I’ll come and freeload on Sui Sui’s tea next time,” Shui Shuying said with a smile, after taking them to the photo studio to remove their makeup and change out of their costumes, then driving them to Sui’s home.

The two didn’t linger like they had years ago and went straight to the bedroom as soon as they arrived.

“There’s something I haven’t told you, and now I think I can finally tell you,” Qi Mu said mysteriously before they started kissing. “Before we confirmed our relationship, we had actually already kissed.”

Sui Jingyu: …?

She silently searched her memories and quickly found the most likely time.

“That night when I was drunk, and you took me to the hotel?” she asked, looking into Qi Mu’s eyes. “I had a blackout that night, so my biggest worry did happen…”

It was a good thing Qi Mu had also had feelings for her, otherwise, the next day’s breakfast would have been their “breakup meal.”

“But compared to kissing me, isn’t you obediently following me more concerning?” Qi Mu countered. “Weren’t you afraid at all that I might have added something to the water and medicine I gave you?”

“Then consider me blind and foolish for misjudging you,” Sui Jingyu chuckled. “But I knew you would never do that, so there was no need for me to be wary.”

She embraced Qi Mu, and after making sure she had nothing else to say, leaned in and kissed her.