Chapter 100: It's Alright If It’s Not Perfect

Xie Xu naturally heard Yan Yi’s voice and turned his head.

He felt a bit frustrated.

He had almost gotten away but was caught.

Sigh.

The two of them took a few steps toward Yan Yi, and Yan Yi also walked over to them.

Yan Yi’s gaze lingered on Xie Xu for a few seconds before shifting to Lu Yiqi. “Yiqi.”

“Hm?” Lu Yiqi looked at him. “What’s up, Brother Yan Yi? Weren’t you off today? Are you feeling unwell?”

Yan Yi moved his lips. “No.”

“Ah? Then what’s the matter?”

“I’m packing.”

“Oh.” Lu Yiqi was used to Yan Yi frequently going on business trips.

“This time is different, Yiqi. I’m going for about three months.”

“That long?”

“Yeah, I took a role in a drama.”

“That’s great! Let me know when it airs. I’ll watch it just for you!”

“Pfft.” Yan Yi couldn’t help but laugh. “Okay.”

The two fell silent for a moment, with Xie Xu quietly listening nearby.

***

What trick was Yan Yi playing this time?

Suddenly, Yan Yi spoke: “Yiqi, I’m here to say goodbye.”

“Hm? When are you leaving?”

“Tomorrow. But I have some things to take care of tonight, so after I say goodbye, I will leave.”

“Alright…”

“I’ve packed everything I left at your place. Thanks to you and Auntie for taking care of me these days. Otherwise, it would have been a lot more troublesome.”

“No problem.”

Yan Yi stared at Lu Yiqi without blinking, his hair gently lifted by the breeze. “May I… have a hug?”

It was unclear if she had misheard, but his voice had a fleeting huskiness when he said those words.

“May I… have a hug?”

Because after this trip, you might be completely out of my reach, forever someone else’s girl…

His years of secret longing were about to end within these few short months.

He had selfish thoughts too. He could have told her last night—explained that he was leaving, confessed his feelings clearly.

But in the end, he chickened out.

Knowing it wouldn’t lead anywhere, knowing the confession would be rejected, he preferred to bury his well-known secret feelings deep in his heart, forever.

He could have told her he was leaving last night, but he was annoyed. He had noticed that Lu Yiqi might have feelings for Xie Xu. The girl he had admired for so many years, why should she so easily give her heart to a boy who appeared out of nowhere and hadn’t known her as long as he had?

He knew he was just as good.

***

So the little devil inside him told him that today, no matter what, he had to do something in front of Xie Xu.

But after thinking it over, it seemed there was nothing he could do.

A secret crush that had lasted so many years with no result—he wondered if it could end perfectly with just one embrace…

So, he said,

“May I… have a hug?”

It would be best if she said yes, but it was okay if she didn’t…

After saying this, Lu Yiqi was stunned for a moment but quickly sensed the dimness in Yan Yi’s eyes.

Lu Yiqi was soft-hearted and struggled inwardly.

Just one hug—surely that wouldn’t be a problem?

But inside her, another voice resisted, telling her no.

Still, after considering how long she had known Yan Yi, a hug wasn’t too much to ask.

Xie Xu’s pupils contracted slightly upon hearing Yan Yi’s request.

So this is love? Trying to annoy me? Dream on!

Still, he was curious whether Lu Yiqi would agree...

If she dared to say yes…