Chapter 37: It's either kissing or fighting.
Chapter 37: It's either kissing or fighting.
A boyfriend with a boyfriend?!
"No, that's not it!" Lin Jianxia's face instantly turned bright red. "We're just...just ordinary classmates!"
The sound was so loud that Jiang Yubai, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but cast a subtle glance at him.
The sales assistant opposite, however, maintained excellent professionalism and immediately and readily changed her tune:
"Okay, sir, what kind of style do you usually like?"
Lin Jianxia realized she had overreacted and awkwardly turned her face away.
"You...you should just ask him directly."
Jiang Yubai, suppressing a laugh, chimed in, "Hello, could you please help me pick out an outfit first?"
He really didn't dare to laugh out loud, after all, he still needed someone else to cook his lunch.
"Okay, this way please." The sales assistant smiled and led Jiang Yubai to the clothes rack. "What style do you usually prefer?"
"It just needs to be something I can wear to school and everyday life," Jiang Yubai said, looking around. "Simple and comfortable is best."
The sales assistant nodded and quickly took several basic T-shirts and jackets off the shelf:
"These pieces are made of comfortable fabric and have a relaxed fit, making them perfect for everyday wear. You can try them on in the fitting room."
Jiang Yubai took the clothes and went into the fitting room, while Lin Jianxia sat down on a chair in the corner. When she looked up, she caught a glimpse of her flushed cheeks in the mirror.
She muttered to herself in frustration:
Lin Jianxia, can't you be a little more assertive? He just said it casually, and you're reacting so strongly. Doesn't that just make you seem more guilty?
They're both perfectly upright and have a completely innocent classmate relationship. Even just waving goodbye and calling each other friends would be fine...
After sitting in the chair lost in thought for a while, I suddenly heard a voice:
"Lin Jianxia?"
Lin Jianxia tensed up and turned her head away.
Jiang Yubai was wearing a light gray loose sweatshirt and dark jogger pants. He was already standing next to her.
Seeing her looking over, Jiang Yubai lowered his head and tugged at his hoodie:
"How's this outfit?"
Lin Jianxia blinked, her gaze unconsciously sweeping over him twice.
The light gray crew neck sweatshirt suited his shoulder line perfectly; it was a nice piece.
Dark-colored jogger pants aren't a big problem, but I always feel like... they might make me look a bit less energetic?
She thought for a moment and then said, "Turn around a couple more times and let me see."
Jiang Yubai turned around as instructed, and even made a peace sign.
"It's not like I'm taking pictures of you," Lin Jianxia glared at him lightly. "The top is fine, but how about trying straight-leg pants? You have long legs, straight-leg pants would look better on you."
"Isn't this nice?" Jiang Yubai looked down at it. "I think it looks great."
He felt that this outfit was already quite well-designed, at least several times better than his usual raven-themed style.
Lin Jianxia narrowed her eyes: "Just change it when I tell you to, why all the nonsense?"
Jiang Yubai: "..."
He shrugged and looked at the sales assistant next to him with a hint of helplessness.
The sales assistant immediately understood, smiling and raising her hand in greeting:
"This way, please. We have several different types of straight-leg pants in different materials. Let me bring them out for you to try."
When Jiang Yubai came out after changing his pants, Lin Jianxia's expression finally changed from critical to slightly satisfied.
"This one should be okay, right?" Jiang Yubai asked tentatively.
But the girl in front of him didn't rush to answer. She just stood up, looked him up and down a few times, and then circled around him twice.
"The pants are fine..." Lin Jianxia's brows furrowed again. "No, take off your clothes."
"Huh? Here?"
Lin Jianxia rolled her eyes at him: "It's just your coat, I didn't ask you to take it all off. What are you being so coy about, you big man? Are you afraid I'll take advantage of you?"
Jiang Yubai touched his nose, but still did as he was told, taking off his hoodie and handing it to the sales assistant next to him.
"And then? Which one to change to?" he asked.
Lin Jianxia didn't answer. She ran to the other side of the clothes rack, picked and chose, and finally pulled out a beige coat.
"Try it, try it." She stuffed the clothes into Jiang Yubai's hands.
Jiang Yubai said "oh" and just as he put one sleeve in, a soft, warm touch suddenly pressed against his arm.
His body stiffened slightly, and he subconsciously looked up.
Lin Jianxia, seemingly oblivious, tugged at her clothes and urged:
"Hurry up and put it on! What are you standing there for? Let me see how it looks."
Seeing that she didn't react, Jiang Yubai was happy to enjoy Lin Jianxia's dressing service, letting her help him straighten his clothes and slowly put on his coat.
After getting dressed, Lin Jianxia took two steps back, looked Jiang Yubai up and down, and her eyes gradually brightened.
"It seems like something's missing..."
She murmured to herself, then jogged to the accessories section next door, grabbed a light brown baseball cap, stood on tiptoe, and reached out to put it on his head.
Jiang Yubai felt a familiar lavender scent gently brush past his nose, and a few strands of her high ponytail fell down with her movements, brushing lightly against his cheek.
He lowered his head slightly, blinked, and just then met the girl's raised gaze.
Those beautiful eyes initially held a self-righteous air of "Why are you looking at me?", but soon paused slightly and gradually widened.
She seemed to finally realize what the situation was, and... how close the two of them were.
As the saying goes, this distance is either for kissing or for fighting.
The next second, Jiang Yubai felt everything go black – the hat was forcefully slammed onto his face.
With his vision restored, Jiang Yubai looked at Lin Jianxia, whose ears were red with embarrassment and anger, and found it somewhat amusing, but didn't have any particular thoughts about it.
This guy... he's obviously treating me like a puppet...
He slowly straightened his hat brim, turned his head to look at the full-length mirror beside him, and blinked in surprise.
The boy in the mirror was wearing a light brown baseball cap with the brim slightly tilted, which made his eyebrows and eyes look clear and bright.
The off-white coat paired with the neat straight-leg pants makes his legs look even longer, and he really does look like a young man who stepped out of a magazine.
Jiang Yubai was also taken aback for a moment, then raised his hand and gently touched the brim of his hat.
Meanwhile, Lin Jianxia's heart was pounding. While she was annoyed by her own actions, her gaze involuntarily followed the person in front of the mirror.
Jiang Yubai was already handsome with clean-cut features, and this youthful outfit further enhanced his good looks...
While not exactly breathtakingly beautiful, it was far more attractive than his usual somber black or pale white attire.
Jiang Yubai, who was standing to the side, finally came to his senses, turned around, and exclaimed in surprise:
"A miracle doctor! Dr. Lin has such miraculous healing skills!"
Lin Jianxia opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.
Jiang Yubai, however, ignored her hesitant expression and moved closer with great interest:
"Dr. Lin, could you please make a few more sets for me?"
Lin Jianxia finally couldn't hold back any longer and said angrily, "Tell the sales assistant to get it for you!"
Jiang Yu clicked her tongue, looking at the sales assistant beside her with some regret.
Meanwhile, the sales assistant watched the whole thing unfold, trying her best to maintain a professional smile and not let her maternal grin be too obvious.
This is so great! It makes me feel younger!
She was about to reply when she heard a voice from beside her:
".....never mind!"
Jiang Yubai turned his head curiously, only to see Lin Jianxia walking up to him angrily: "Come with me, I'll help you choose."
"However, you are not allowed to come within three meters of me!"
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