Chapter 32 Want a king-size bed for the night?
The atmosphere in the corridor became heavy and oppressive. Facing Xie Wang's urgent and serious expression, Lin Jiayi was not intimidated at all. Instead, she said in a relaxed tone, "Whether he likes me or not, I'm not quite sure, but I have to pursue him to find out. You know Shuangjiang has high standards. He prefers athletic guys, and they also have to be good-looking, have good morals, and have nice abs and V-lines. As for height, they must be over 185cm, and they must be loyal, considerate, attentive, and gentle to him."
After finishing her long speech, Lin Jiayi breathed a sigh of relief: "Brother Xie, do you think I have a chance?"
Xie Wang's brows remained tense, but his expression softened slightly. He had memorized all the characteristics of Ling Shuangjiang's ideal type that Lin Jiayi had described earlier.
He wasn't sure if Lin Jiayi had a chance.
But he... seems to have a chance.
Those features, while not exactly the same, still have a 90% similarity.
Seeing Xie lost in thought, Lin Jiayi tentatively called out to him, "Brother Xie? Brother Xie?"
Xie Wang realized what was happening and said calmly, "Personally speaking, I don't think you have much of a chance."
"Why?" Lin Jiayi's tone suddenly became a little anxious.
Xie Wang bluntly stated, "Because I feel that you do not fit the ideal type for Shuangjiang."
"Which one doesn't meet the requirements?" Lin Jiayi asked unwillingly. "Except for my height, which is a bit short, everything else meets the requirements, okay? Besides, I'm 183cm tall, which can be made up for with shoes on, so it's not a big deal."
Xie Wang didn't reply, but put one hand in his pocket and slowly looked Lin Jiayi up and down: "But I think your figure is just average."
Lin Jiayi retorted: "My figure is average? When I was in school, Shuangjiang liked to touch my abs and was very envious of my figure."
"You said it yourself, it happened back in school." Xie Wang rarely embarrassed people like this, and his tone became stiff. "Let's not bring up things that are in the past."
Lin Jiayi suddenly felt wronged: "Brother Xie, judging from your words, does Shuangjiang have a new love? Otherwise, why do you keep emphasizing that I am a thing of the past?"
"This is just my personal opinion, and it has nothing to do with Frost's Descent." Xie Wang let out a heavy sigh. "After all, one should look forward."
Lin Jiayi sized him up and then sighed, feigning a sigh: "Brother Xie, although I know that pursuing Shuangjiang may ultimately fail, I still want to try, so can you help me?"
"I'm sorry, I can't help you with this." Xie Wang turned around, his refusal cold and decisive.
"Brother Xie, right now no one loves Shuangjiang more than me, and no one is more willing to treat him well, protect him, and cherish him. If you're willing to help me, I'll definitely invite you to be a guest of honor at our future wedding, or if you're interested, you can be our witness. Consider it your way of fulfilling our destiny, okay?"
Lin Jiayi persisted, bypassing Xie Wang, and stood before him, speaking sincerely.
After hearing this, Xie Wang scoffed.
He stared at Lin Jiayi, his tone unhurried: "I'm afraid you're overthinking it. So far, you're not the only one who truly likes Shuangjiang."
Lin Jiayi countered, "Even if there are still people pursuing Shuangjiang, Brother Xie, you have to understand that the novelty might wear off any day. Long-lasting affection and companionship are the most reliable."
"Then how can you be so sure that others' situations are temporary while yours are permanent?" Xie Wang turned his head away and strode forward with his long legs: "Sorry, I can't help you."
Xie Wang's steps were resolute and decisive as he left. Lin Jiayi watched his retreating figure and smiled with an air of certainty.
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Back at the dining table, Xie Wang's aura was noticeably lower.
Ling Shuangjiang glanced at him discreetly and served him a bowl of hot soup: "Where have you been? You've been gone for so long."
Xie Wang pursed his lips, about to speak, when Lin Jiayi suddenly appeared and slowly sat down next to Ling Shuangjiang.
With a gentle sweep of his long arm, Lin Jiayi embraced Ling Shuangjiang: "Ajiang, what movie are we going to see later?"
Xie Wang was clearly displeased by Lin Jiayi's intimate behavior. He did not hide his emotions but stared at Lin Jiayi openly, his eyes carrying a hint of warning.
If Lin Jiayi truly likes Ling Shuangjiang, then there's nothing wrong with that; he should just pursue her openly and honestly.
However, if Lin Jiayi were to use the guise of friendship to make any intimate gestures towards Ling Shuangjiang, then he would be crossing the line and going too far.
Xie Wang, his face grim, was pondering how to explain this to Ling Shuangjiang. Ling Shuangjiang, seemingly oblivious to the tense atmosphere between them, ate her food and asked, "What do you think? I'm fine with whatever you say."
Lin Jiayi smiled at Xie Wang and said, "There's a really good gay romance movie out there recently. Shall we go see it?"
"Sure." Ling Shuangjiang looked up and asked Xie Wang, "Want to come along?"
Xie Wang nodded slowly: "Mm."
By the end of the meal, Xie Wang had only touched two bites of vegetables before losing his appetite. Lin Jiayi, on the other hand, ate a lot, finishing three bowls of rice in one go, and shamelessly even managed to get half a dessert from Ling Shuangjiang.
Xie Wang looked closely at Ling Shuangjiang and discovered that he had an extremely high level of tolerance for Lin Jiayi.
This signal made Xie Wang hesitate about whether or not to tell Ling Shuangjiang that Lin Jiayi had a crush on him.
If Ling Shuangjiang doesn't like Lin Jiayi, then she will deliberately keep her distance from him in the future to avoid being hurt.
However, if Ling Shuangjiang also likes Lin Jiayi, then he has broken through the barrier between them, and the two will naturally begin a sweet and loving relationship.
The thought of Lin Jiayi embracing Ling Shuangjiang in a tender embrace made Xie Wang feel as if he were drowning and about to suffocate.
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The movie started at 2 p.m. Walking in the mall, Xie Wang followed Ling Shuangjiang in silence.
Ling Shuangjiang asked, "Are you interested in this movie? If not, we can choose something else."
Xie Wang: "No need, I'm fine with anything."
Lin Jiayi pointed to the popcorn shop next door and said, "Brother Xie, how about the three of us split up? You go get the movie tickets, I'll buy the popcorn, and Shuangjiang will go buy the milk tea, okay?"
Xie Wang nodded, took a picture of the QR code, and walked towards the automatic ticket machine.
Since he can remember, he has never been to a movie theater. If he has a favorite movie, a home theater can satisfy all his needs.
So Xie Wang was a bit clumsy when using the ticket machine and struggled for a long time. He could see that Ling Shuangjiang and Lin Jiayi had already bought their tickets and were waiting for him not far away, but the ticket machine still couldn't scan the QR code.
He became increasingly anxious.
"This young master is really something." Lin Jiayi crossed his arms and shook his head with a click of his tongue: "It seems the president doesn't know how to use the ticket machine."
Ling Shuangjiang asked in confusion, "Didn't he come to the movie theater when he was in school?"
Lin Jiayi analyzed it carefully, then excitedly nudged Ling Shuangjiang: "This just happens to show from the side that he's never been to a place like this with a girl before."
Ling Shuangjiang smiled after thinking about it: "That's true."
Lin Jiayi began to change her opinion of Xie Wang: "Perhaps his inability to recognize his own feelings has little to do with whether he is straight or gay; he simply doesn't know how to date. Otherwise, with his looks and qualifications, he could have dated so many girlfriends that they would stretch all the way to England."
Ling Shuangjiang nodded: "I'll go check on him."
At this moment, Xie Wang was trying his best to suppress his explosive temper.
Although he had never used a ticket machine before, it was very easy to operate, and it couldn't be that it hadn't issued a ticket by now.
Xie Wang kept a straight face, and the thought that Ling Shuangjiang was watching him made him increasingly anxious.
If possible, he would definitely replace all the movie ticket machines in this mall.
"I'll do it." Ling Shuangjiang's voice was soft and clear, instantly soothing Xie Wang's agitation.
Ling Shuangjiang took the QR code and walked to another machine to scan it. A few seconds later, with a "ding", three movie tickets came out from the ticket collection slot.
He reminded Xie Wang, "The one you're using is broken."
Xie Wang only noticed the fault indicator at this moment, and a moment of embarrassment and frustration washed over him.
He hesitated, then pursed his lips and remained silent.
"Let's go, I'll take you to see a movie." Ling Shuangjiang handed him a cup of milk tea and then took out a tissue: "Wipe your sweat."
Xie Wang lowered his eyes and slowly wiped the sweat from his forehead, not wanting Ling Shuangjiang to realize that he had never been to the movie theater before. He explained in a low voice, "I didn't see the fault sign clearly. I was too anxious."
"It's alright." Ling Shuangjiang took his wrist and led him forward. "We're taking little Xie to the movies. Stay close and don't get lost."
Xie Wang looked at him seriously for a long time, a faint smile appearing on his face, and then lowered his head to argue, "You're the one who's a little kid."
Xie Wang didn't stop working during the journey.
Without making a sound, he picked out the movie ticket on the edge of the seat from the three tickets and handed it to Lin Jiayi. He then kept the middle ticket in his pocket and gave the last one to Ling Shuangjiang.
The moment Lin Jiayi received the movie tickets, she saw through Xie Wang's thoughts. After quietly explaining the situation to Ling Shuangjiang on WeChat, she gave him a wink.
Ling Shuangjiang subtly curled her lips into a smile, looking up at Xie Wang beside her. Xie Wang noticed Ling Shuangjiang's gaze out of the corner of his eye and looked down to meet her gaze: "What's wrong?"
Ling Shuangjiang shook her head: "No, it's the milk tea flavor I gave you. Do you like it?"
Xie Wang held up the milk tea: "I like it."
In the movie theater, Xie Wang sat between the two, his mood inexplicably improving. Lin Jiayi then whispered to Xie Wang, "Brother Xie, can we switch seats?"
Xie Wang refused: "The movie has started, it's impolite to change seats casually."
In the darkness, Lin Jiayi's eyes were not visible, but they held a hint of cunning as he said in a pitiful tone, "But I want to be next to my precious Shuangjiang."
Xie Wang's voice was cold: "No change."
Lin Jiayi deliberately pouted and chatted with Ling Shuangjiang on WeChat.
Ling Shuangjiang: What did you say to Xie Wang at the restaurant?
Lin Jiayi: I told him I liked him and wanted to pursue him, and asked him to help me.
Ling Shuangjiang: What did he say?
Lin Jiayi: He disagreed, and he was so angry that he almost got into a fight with me.
Ling Shuangjiang put down her phone and turned to look at Xie Wang beside her.
Xie Wang happened to turn his head and look at him at that moment: "The milk tea is delicious."
Ling Shuangjiang smiled, her eyes crinkling: "Want some more popcorn?"
Xie Wang took two kernels from the bucket, chewed them, and looked at Ling Shuangjiang intently and seriously: "Popcorn is delicious too."
Ling Shuangjiang raised an eyebrow: "It seems that little Xie is very satisfied with this movie-going trip."
Are you satisfied?
Xie Wang glanced coldly at Lin Jiayi, then looked at Ling Shuangjiang with a gentler gaze: "It's alright, I'd give it a six out of ten for the experience."
Ling Shuangjiang: "Where are the remaining four points deducted?"
Xie Wang thought to himself, "Because Lin Jiayi is an eyesore."
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This film is a gay-themed film that tells the story of a pure love between two teenagers in school.