I looked at him and smiled faintly, a smile that was neither genuine nor fake.
I stood up, and as I rose, I said,
"But this is just my opinion. The choice of who to choose… the final decision rests with you."
I paused for a moment.
A thoughtful glint flickered in my eyes, and my voice slowed slightly.
"Just… don't let it be too late to regret it."
"The choice I make might be right… or it might be wrong. So you should still be more cautious."
After saying that, I nodded slightly and left.
The study door closed.
The hallway outside was strangely quiet.
I slowed my pace, my mind still lingering on those words.
Actually… I'm not the type to meddle in other people's affairs.
But for some reason, when it comes to Yuan Han… I think about it a little more.
Perhaps… it's because he's too naive.
Thinking this, I chuckled softly.
I walked towards the guest room.
I recognized this room because Yuan Han had previously taken me on a tour of the house.
I stood in front of the door for a moment before opening it.
It was pitch black inside.
I switched on the light, and a soft glow immediately spread.
I stepped inside, closed the door, and finally felt completely relaxed.
I lay down on the bed.
The soft feeling made me let out a sigh of relief.
Today… was quite tiring.
I casually took out my phone.
Initially, I only intended to glance at it before going to sleep.
But when the screen lit up…
I froze.
There were several messages.
The sender was Xie Junxing.
My heart skipped a beat.
Only then did I realize… my phone was still on silent mode.
So I had no idea when he had messaged me.
I hesitated for a moment.
My finger lingered on the screen for a few seconds. Then I clicked to view it.
The message wasn't long.
It just asked me…
if I was free this Sunday.
If I was…
maybe we could go to the movies together.
The reason was simple.
He said…he bought an extra ticket.
I stared at the screen.
For a long time.
My mind went blank for a moment.
Then I slowly processed the content.
He…invited me to the movies?
Was it me…right?
Not sent by mistake?
I unconsciously read it again.
And then again.
The moment I confirmed I hadn't misread it,
The corners of my lips involuntarily curved upwards.
At first, it was just a very slight smile.
But gradually…
it spread wider and wider.
I covered my mouth with my hand, but couldn't hide the smile.
"…Ah, Hành…"
I murmured softly.
My voice was so low it was almost inaudible.
Suddenly, something in my heart… softened.
I held my phone.
I wasn't tossing and turning as wildly as before, but I still couldn't help but shift my position a few times on the bed.
A feeling of joy… crept in little by little.
Not noisy.
But clear.
I looked at the message again.
I thought for a moment.
Then I typed.
"I'm free that Sunday."
"Then let's meet."
After sending, I still didn't put down my phone.
My fingers paused for a moment, then I typed more:
"Uh… what's the address so I can come over?"
The message was sent.
Less than a few seconds later.
The other side showed the message as read.
I was slightly stunned.
So fast?
Not long after.
A voice recording was sent.
I looked at it for a few seconds.
Then I opened it.
His low voice rang out.
Very close.
As if right next to my ear. "No need."
A pause.
"I'll come pick you up."
My hand tightened slightly around the phone.
Suddenly, my heart... felt a little uneasy.
I don't know why.
It was just a very ordinary sentence.
But it made me...
unable to stay calm.