Chapter 7: The Appearance of the Girl Who Shortens One's Life

I once again reminded Xuan Nanxin about certain matters, such as the fact that Lin Miaoyu might engage in some incomprehensible actions, in order to give Xuan Nanxin a heads-up

The petite girl I know is Lin Miaoyu's sidekick. Every time Lin Miaoyu goes out, she is with that girl, whose name is An Lili

Zhao Yuelin stated that Xuan Nanxin does not have the habit of carrying a mobile phone, and if one wants to find Xuan Nanxin, one should go directly to the school library.

I wore a dark expression, as it seemed that Lin Miaoyu intended to bring reinforcements and wage war against Xuan Nan.

At that moment, Xuan Nanxin pushed a book towards me; it was a collection of essays by a renowned author. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and I understood her intention: she wanted me to read the book with her.

"That time, I bought too many books at the bookstore, and when I went to pay, I didn't have enough money. It was you who helped me," Xuannan said softly, as it was the first time she had spoken such a long sentence.

I know that Xuan Nanxin is not good at communication, yet her inner thoughts are quite rich

I reluctantly agreed with a sullen expression

Brother! An Lili suddenly jumped in front of me, calling out to me without a care in the world

Oh my, have mercy on me, I am almost dying

Xuan Nanxin has a clean and neat short haircut. In the past, I thought that long, straight black hair was the epitome of beauty, but now I find short hair to be so fresh and beautiful

If this continues every day, I might as well drop out and go home to stay.

The school's library is a unique small building, only three stories high. It was originally a residence and was later converted into a library

Of course, I am very clear about what I am doing. Everything I do now is to make Lin Miaoyu give up, to ensure that she does not have any thoughts of pursuing me. After all, I am her brother

I greatly enjoy it, while Xuan Nan feels quite embarrassed; I estimate that she will not allow me to sit by and read in the future

Xuan Nanxin kept nodding her head, and I truly suspect whether she is just being perfunctory with me

For quite some time, I have not expressed what I wanted to say. When I finally wished to speak again, I found myself worried about disturbing Xuan Nanxin, and thus I remained silent once more

"Do not shout randomly, I am not your brother." I have two such playful younger sisters, which will definitely shorten my lifespan

Oh, by the way, since there are usually not many people in the library, this is a good place for a date during class time

Certainly, the library in such a beautiful environment does not attract many students

Xuan Nanxin sat by the window overlooking the lake, her head lowered as she flipped through the book in her hands. In this moment, Xuan Nanxin appeared incredibly serene and graceful, like an angel among the books. Truly, who would give such an unflattering name as 'the library eccentric'?

The faint blush on Xuan Nan's cheeks had not faded, clearly indicating that she had noticed me stealing glances at her

I found Xuan Nanxin on the third floor

Boys are all fickle-hearted, loving one after another. I feel a bit of a stir in my heart; I have somewhat developed a fondness for this library oddball.

Since Xuan Nanxin has spoken about it, it must be true. However, I have no recollection of an encounter two years ago at the bookstore, where a stranger, a young girl, was short on money while buying a book, and I lent her a helping hand.

Not long after, accompanied by the ringing of the class dismissal bell, the hungry students surged into the cafeteria in a swarm

After much hesitation, I inquired about this question

Since we skipped class, let's go to the cafeteria early together to grab some food and secure a spot

Having a pleasant conversation with Lin Miaoyu, more than half of the class has passed, and it feels as though I have not attended this class at all

"Hehe, I heard that when you don't take action, you don't, but once you do, you manage to win over the renowned Library Phantom. Brother, you really are something." An Lili enthusiastically gave me a few punches.

This fellow, completely indifferent to my protests, continues to call me "bro" with every mouthful.

Of course, I did not inquire further; some matters lose their meaning when stated too explicitly

I really want to slap that person to death, but I don't have the time

Xuan Nanxin and I were sitting in an inconspicuous corner, and I informed Lin Miaoyu of our location

After spending a whole half of the class, Lin Miaoyu finally agreed to listen to me and set aside her so-called idea of making a move

Entering the exceptionally quiet library, I presented my student ID to the lady sitting by the door who was reading; she is the librarian

Lin Miaoyu sat quietly to the side, resembling a refined lady of literature, and in that moment, I instantly understood Lin Miaoyu's strategy

Lin Miaoyu seems to know that I would go to the cafeteria early; she sent me a message reminding me to prepare an extra portion for lunch

Although Zhao Yuelin stated that Xuan Nanxin needs to engage in interpersonal communication exercises, what does she herself mean by this

Indeed, An Lili leaned in front of me, her face filled with curiosity as she asked, "There are photos of you two walking together on the school forum. I heard the news that you went into a small hotel. Is that true? You two aren't, you know, involved in that, are you?"

Lin Miaoyu was very enthusiastic, while Xuan Nan nodded slightly without saying anything

We did not speak again, and I also enjoy reading. The environment here is excellent, and I feel somewhat reluctant to leave. Naturally, I sat together with Xuan Nanxin to read.

On either side of her, there were piles of books stacked high, and I could not discern which side contained the ones she had read and which side held those she had not

So, is it because I helped Xuan Nanxin in the past that she is now helping me

I am a reclusive and dull boy. Although I blush when talking to girls, that does not mean I am incapable of engaging in such lewd activities.

I was frantically sending messages, signaling to Lin Miaoyu to remain calm and suppress any thoughts of making a move.

"At noon, come with me to have lunch, along with my sister," I said softly

I must remind Xuan Nanxin once again before having lunch with Lin Miaoyu, who is like a little witch

From the moment we met, when she discovered that the zipper of my pants was undone, to becoming pretend lovers, falling down on the way to dinner, being helped up by her, sharing a meal together, and now, we have become prominent figures on campus together

Having known Xuan Nanxin for only one day, quite a few things have happened, and I find myself feeling somewhat emotional.

I am actually very curious about how Xuan Nanxin agreed to become my fake girlfriend

Such a message scared me half to death. What trick does Lin Miaoyu want to play? How will she execute it? Will she expose the photos of us wearing couple outfits at home?

I looked at the time above and found that this receipt is actually from two years ago

I have some difficulty understanding what that receipt means, as the titles of the books listed on it do not seem to follow any particular pattern

Not far away, Judah cast an admiring glance at me: Those with girlfriends are indeed different; during class, they can receive messages and play around, unlike me, sigh!

He and Xuan Nanxin quietly spent the entire morning in the library

However, at noon, I need to take Xuan Nanxin to the cafeteria to have lunch with her and let her review my girlfriend

This is so clichéd, I silently criticized it in my mind

Hello. I greeted softly as I sat down next to Xuan Nanxin. I rushed over, but sitting quietly beside Xuan Nanxin, I found myself at a loss for words

Lin Miaoyu intends to play the role of a lady, allowing An Lili to direct her fire towards Xuan Nan.

Soon, Lin Miaoyu laughed as she brought over a petite girl. This petite girl, much like Lin Miaoyu, was quite the character, a person who laughed without any sense of shame.

"Old brother." Lin Miaoyu smiled and greeted me, while simultaneously looking at Xuan Nanxin, "So this is your girlfriend, old brother? She is truly beautiful"

Surrounding the library are woods and lakes, creating an exceptionally beautiful environment. The ancient and elegant building is covered with climbing ivy

I nodded slightly and opened the book

After hesitating for a moment, I skipped class and ran to the school library

After class, I quickly hid in a secluded place to call Zhao Yuelin

Xuan Nanxin pulled out a well-preserved shopping receipt from her notebook, which was from the bookstore

Feeling someone approaching, Xuan Nan slightly raised her head. Upon seeing me, her cheeks unexpectedly flushed with a hint of red

I anxiously replied to the message

High school students generally do not need to search for any materials; even when they need to read, today's students prefer to read online novels or magazines

There was no one on the first floor, so I walked up to the second floor. As I passed between two rows of bookshelves, I saw a man and a woman embracing each other, kissing passionately.

Yesterday, I had a meal with Xuan Nanxin, and I actually forgot to ask for Xuan Nanxin's phone number

Of course, I am reading a book, and I am also observing people. From time to time, I secretly glance at the person next to me, Xuan Nanxin.

Hmm. Xuan Nanxin had no objections and replied softly.