C227 – Innocent


    Ye Ling was taken aback.


    The mood vanished instantly with that statement.


    Is it actually possible to get a girlfriend?


    Su Ming was momentarily surprised by Ye Ling’s reaction.


    It was just a question, wasn’t it?


    What’s the reason for her reddened face?


    Could she be sick?


    “Is something the matter?”


    Su Ming inquired further.


    “It’s nothing! Let’s just eat,” Ye Ling responded.


    Aggressively, she plunged her chopsticks into the bowl, securing several strands of noodles.


    Her gaze fixed on Su Ming.


    Then, she aggressively chewed on the noodles.


    This caused Su Ming to involuntarily shudder from a chill.


    Why did she seem so fierce in her actions?


    Su Ming wasn’t entirely at fault here.


    Despite his academic achievements from a young age, he struggled with feelings of inadequacy.


    His experience in pursuing romantic interests was non-existent.


    Even though Su Ming had achieved a stable life in the city,plete with a car and a home,


    Gaining dating experience wasn’t something he could acquire through his agricultural pursuits.


    Nheless, with his current status, Su Ming wasn’t worried about finding a partner.


    “Have you been preupiedtely?”


    Ye Ling, struck by a sudden thought, questioned Su Ming.


    Caught off guard, Su Ming asked, “About what?”


    Ye Ling, noticing Su Ming’s wary expression, couldn’t help but chuckle.


    “There’s no need to be wary.”


    “Tomorrow, for my blind date, would you pretend to be my boyfriend?” Ye Ling proposed, smiling.


    Su Ming immediately declined.


    “No,” Su Ming stated unequivocally.


    “Pardon?” Ye Ling was momentarily perplexed.


    “I said no,” Su Ming reiterated firmly.


    This refusal left Ye Ling feeling disheartened.


    She thought that presenting the opportunity to act as her boyfriend, even for a day, would be eagerly epted by any interested suitor.


    Yet, he dismissed the idea without any hesitation.


    Ye Ling inspected herself in the mirror she pulled from her bag.


    Noting her healthy skin.


    She acknowledged her attractiveness.


    And her physique wasmendable as well.


    She wondered, why then did Su Ming decline?


    “Hurry and eat. The rice noodles will lose their warmth if not eaten promptly.”


    Su Ming expressed with earnestness.


    The rice noodles offered here were exceptionally tasty.


    However, their vor was best enjoyed when consumed warm.


    She frequently seemed lost in thought.


    “I refuse to eat!”


    In frustration, Ye Ling tossed her chopsticks aside and folded her arms, her annoyed expression paradoxically endearing.


    “Understood.”


    Acknowledging her stance, Su Ming proceeded to eat his rice noodles.


    Ye Ling’s frustration grew upon witnessing Su Ming eating.


    Su Ming was aware that Ye Ling sought his assistance.


    Despite his dyed reaction, he grasped her implication.


    Yet, addressing such matters was oftenplicated.


    Farming appeared to be a simpler task byparison.


    Engaging in this scenario promised to exhaust him.


    While Su Ming was focused on his meal, a faint cry caught his attention. Turning, he noticed Ye Ling with her face buried in her hands.


    Her tremoring shoulders made it clear she was in tears.


    Concerned, Su Ming inquired, “What’s making you cry?”


    Through tears, Ye Ling used, “Ignore me! I never imagined you’d be such a person. After everything, you still refuse to meet my parents.”


    Su Ming was taken aback.


    His actions had been innocent.


    He was merely eating rice noodles when suddenly cast as the viin!


    The street was bustling with people.


    Ye Ling, with her striking beauty, drew much attention.


    Ye Ling’s promation was loud and clear.


    Such words incited immediate outrage among the bystanders.


    “People questioned, “”Aren’t you a man? How can you mistreat a woman like that?””


    usations flew, “”You’re despicable! Engaging with her yet refusing to acknowledge it!””


    Somemented, “”How could such a gorgeous woman choose you? Given the chance, I’d cherish her deeply.””


    Bystanders consoled, “”Don’t waste tears on him. He’s not worth it.””


    Nearby, some womenforted her while ring at Su Ming.


    Su Ming was dumbfounded.


    He felt unjustly used.


    Despite his innocence, he was the subject of public scorn.


    He found himself unable to mount a defense.


    Desperate, Su Ming conceded, “I ept your demand. Please, stop crying!”


    “Fine.”


    Upon hearing his capittion, Ye Ling stopped crying and smiled radiantly.


    Su Ming immediately felt remorse.


    Her ability to feign emotion was impressive.


    As he recalled, she was rather reserved in high school.


    Yet, she now disyed a surprising level of guile.