Chapter 113: I Like You (Part 1)

"Right," Ji Niansheng suddenly realized. He had come by car because a friend mentioned knowing a skilled baseball player and even sent him a video. After watching, he thought the player's skills were impressive and couldn't resist the urge to challenge him. So, he arranged to meet but, upon arriving, found he had lost the player's phone number. Relying on the location his friend mentioned, he tried to find the place but ended up getting lost. Of course, he would never admit this fact.

"By the way, Fengyang High School is nearby, and Shan Qiuqiu is here too. Could it be..." "You live around here?"

"Yeah, just about a ten-minute walk. What brings you here?" Shan Qiuqiu asked.

"Ah... just passing by," Ji Niansheng replied.

Such a poor excuse. Shan Qiuqiu looked at him disdainfully. "Cut the act. You're here to find Xin Jie, aren't you?"

Ji Niansheng paused but then understood. She knew he was interested in Leng Xinmeng, which was why she said that.

Ah, if she said that, could it be that Leng Xinmeng also lived nearby?

Nan Zixi, having heard Qiuqiu's words, narrowed his eyes slightly, scrutinizing Ji Niansheng with a hint of appraisal.

"Dear Qiuqiu, don’t treat me like I’m invisible. Aren’t you going to introduce this handsome guy to me?"

Only then did Ji Niansheng notice the boy beside Qiuqiu and looked over.

"Handsome?" Nan Zixi hadn’t missed the phrase "handsome guy." He replied, "That description suits you better."

Standing nearly 1.8 meters tall and accustomed to regular exercise, though only seventeen, Ji Niansheng looked mature. In contrast, the boy before him was delicate-looking and quite slender.

Nan Zixi stepped forward, standing before Ji Niansheng, raising an eyebrow. "Are you sure?"

They were roughly the same height. Although more delicate in appearance, Nan Zixi’s presence didn’t seem inferior to Ji Niansheng’s.

"Hey!" Shan Qiuqiu gave a wry look. "Are you two okay? Did you have a grudge in a past life or something? Is it necessary to be so jealous the first time you meet?"

"We’re not jealous," Nan Zixi replied to Qiuqiu but glanced at Ji Niansheng with a raised brow. "We’re just introducing ourselves."

"..." Shan Qiuqiu was speechless. What kind of introduction was that?

Unexpectedly, Ji Niansheng went along with it. "Yeah."

"..." Shan Qiuqiu’s expression darkened again.

"I'm Ji Niansheng, second year at Yingran High," he said.

"What a coincidence. I’m Nan Zixi, also second year, but at Fengyang High," Nan Zixi responded.

"..." Seriously, what kind of coincidence was that? Their names and schools didn’t share a single character in common. Shan Qiuqiu was utterly exasperated.

"You said you came to find Xinmeng, right?" Nan Zixi asked.

"I don’t know where she lives," Ji Niansheng answered.

"That’s easy. I’ll show you the way," Nan Zixi said promptly.

Originally, Ji Niansheng hadn’t planned on this, but if there was a chance to meet her, he certainly didn’t want to miss it. After all, he was somewhat interested in Leng Xinmeng.

Hearing this, Shan Qiuqiu immediately stepped forward and pulled Nan Zixi aside, whispering, "What are you doing? You can’t just take him to Xin Jie. Do you know if she wants to meet him? Aren’t you afraid she’ll get mad and beat you up?"

"I’m doing it for her own good. It’s rare for some fool to like her. Of course, I want to give them a chance," Nan Zixi said innocently.

"What nonsense."

"Fine, you left your phone at Ning Yi’s place, so go get it. I can lead the way alone."