wavenovel Chapter 8 Woman, You're Playing with Fire
Chapter 8 Woman, You're Playing with Fire
After leaving her job, Zhong Lixue put on those old-fashioned black-rimmed glasses again, looking quite ordinary.
However, Ang Lee had already witnessed her beauty at the bubble tea shop.
Although she is very thin, with slender arms and legs, and only about 1.6 meters tall, a woman's beauty depends primarily on her appearance, followed by her temperament, and lastly on her figure.
Moreover, her figure is the fair-skinned, slender, and petite type, which is not bad at all.
Through their current interactions, Ang Lee has also seen the qualities in her.
Despite being poor, she is hardworking and works at a bubble tea shop as a freshman in college.
Optimistic and kind-hearted, easily swayed by others, perfectly fitting the public's impression of college students as naive and foolish.
She was grateful and her gratitude for being saved was genuine, not just a casual act.
"Ang Lee, how would you like me to repay you?"
Seeing that he had taken over the conversation, Zhong Lixue's heart stirred and she had an idea, so she asked.
She couldn't think of a way to repay the favor right away, but the other party might have some ideas.
The debt of gratitude for saving her life outweighs everything else, and she is willing to do whatever Ang Lee asks of her.
"Um……"
Faced with this question, Ang Lee fell into deep thought.
He wasn't the kind of person who would take advantage of someone's kindness. He didn't think that Zhong Lixue had to repay him just because he saved her life.
But given their desire to repay the favor, it's no wonder he had such wild thoughts.
The story of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress and then repaying her with his own body is a classic tale that has been celebrated throughout history.
If Zhong Lixue were to offer herself to him, he would be more than willing.
This is Cinderella. Others might not know, but he knows this girl is definitely a rising star.
If she were his girlfriend, he could continue to help Zhong Lixue overcome difficulties as her Prince Charming, thus building up her character.
Even if two people don't have feelings for each other now, feelings can be cultivated.
But then again, he wasn't the kind of person who would take advantage of someone's kindness.
Moreover, in this era of rampant feminism, a man demanding a woman's sexual favor under the guise of repaying a debt of gratitude is no less than sexual harassment.
The nature of a woman offering herself to a man is completely different from that of a man offering himself to a man, due to their different positions and statuses.
Under Zhong Lixue's expectant gaze, Li An pondered for a long time.
"Don't catch a cold."
After thinking for a long time, Ang Lee finally spoke.
"what?"
After waiting for more than a minute, Zhong Lixue was stunned by this reply.
"I told you before, saving your life was just a small favor. If you really intend to repay me, then take care of yourself and don't catch a cold."
Seeing her shocked reaction, Ang Lee smiled and added.
That was his answer, not just polite words, but a choice he made with a clear conscience.
Although his attention was entirely focused on Zhong Lixue today, pondering how to save her, and he wasted a lot of time and energy, his original intention and starting point were not for anyone's reward.
Moreover, he had already received his reward: a 50% increase in character development progress and the opportunity to extract character designs.
"oh oh……"
Zhong Lixue's mental journey during the waiting period was complicated, and now that she heard his answer, she was at a loss for words.
She thought of things Ang Lee might want, like the latest iPhone. Anyway, she was a working person now, and she could save up enough money to give him something worth ten or twenty thousand.
She remembered Ang Lee asking her to be his servant, like a maid, to take care of him for a period of time.
She remembered that Li An had been staring at her for a while, and he might be lusting after her body, asking her to repay him with her body!
Despite her numerous guesses, she never expected his reply to be just like that.
That makes sense. She has no looks, no figure, and no money. It's normal that Ang Lee wouldn't have any improper thoughts about her.
"Why does she look a little sad?" Seeing her nodding and bowing her head like a dejected puppy, Ang Lee couldn't help but wonder.
Shouldn't it be a good thing for Zhong Lixue that her savior is so generous and does good deeds without expecting anything in return?
The topic of repaying a debt of gratitude came to an end, and the two fell into a brief silence.
Not long after, the boss came over carrying a large tray.
The rice in Yangzhou fried rice is distinct, with each grain separate and not sticking together. It's steaming hot and looks very appetizing.
Once the dishes were served, the two of them began to eat.
"Ang Lee, is there anything you want but haven't bought yet?"
Zhong Lixue took a bite with her spoon and couldn't help but speak up again.
Although Ang Lee's request was very simple and he didn't need her to repay him at all, she couldn't just let it go like that.
This is no small favor; it is a life-saving grace.
"no."
Ang Lee glanced at her impoverished appearance and shook his head.
To be honest, he still lacks a high-spec desktop computer and a rented apartment.
Although he already has a laptop, it was bought by his parents so that he could get into a computer science program. The screen is too small to play games properly.
As for renting a house, living in a dormitory with everyone can be inconvenient. If you have the money, renting a house is definitely more comfortable.
However, high-end desktop computers cost tens of thousands of yuan, and rent starts at five or six hundred yuan per month. Zhong Lixue is just a college student, not a rich woman or a heiress, so she obviously can't afford it.
"Is there anything you'd like me to do?"
Seeing that he didn't want any material gifts, Zhong Lixue was still persistent and asked again.
Upon hearing this, even the slow-witted Ang Lee would have a sudden realization.
Understand that the subtext of this statement is equivalent to a woman betting with you: "I can grant you one request, anything you ask!"
This is a reserved probing, but also a signal of initiative.
Reading this subtext, Li An couldn't help but look at Zhong Lixue. Recalling her earlier disappointed reaction, his mind suddenly raced, and his eyes changed: "Does she not want me to be magnanimous, but rather wants me to make some unreasonable demands?"
Given the circumstances of the time, Ang Lee never considered making excessive demands.
In this era where you can be caught by a senior student while studying in the library and instantly turned into a bastard, sexual harassment is a serious crime.
Any man with normal brain development should not be happy when faced with a beautiful woman's advances; instead, he should be wary.
You can know a person's face but not their heart; you can never guess whether the beautiful woman you're facing is a human or a ghost.
However, Zhong Lixue is Cinderella, and considering the characteristics and qualities of this character, the signals she sends out should be well-intentioned.
This woman is playing with fire!
"..."
As his gaze shifted, Zhong Lixue, who was being stared at, opened her mouth and then pursed it tightly. She wanted to explain herself out of shyness, but she restrained herself and stubbornly met his gaze.
Just now, she remembered what the store manager had said: "If you want to be with him, you have to make your move when the time is right."
Does she want to be with Ang Lee?
She can fool others, but she can't fool herself.
Ang Lee is very handsome and a very kind person. He saved her life without asking for anything in return, and even told her to take care of herself and not catch a cold. He is gentle and considerate.
It's impossible for her not to be attracted to such a wonderful man.
She hoped that Ang Lee would make a request, anything but "don't catch a cold," he would do.
Because in that case, her story with Ang Lee wouldn't end today.