ASTNovels Chapter 2923 Testing Him
Chapter 2923 Testing Him
This was quite a novel idea; it was the first time Charlene had ever heard anyone say something like that.
Why would Tokino care about him?
Charlene was both surprised and suspicious, and couldn't help but ask, "From what perspective did you come to this conclusion?"
Marcy looked at her with a smile and said slowly, "It was last night."
Then, he briefly explained the questions that Zhou Si and he had raised with Shi Ye.
From her brother's reaction and tone of voice, Marcy came to a clear conclusion: "He simply can't stand to see you being bullied."
Charlene's heart started racing.
A mix of excitement and trepidation filled my heart, as if a little deer was thrashing about inside.
But then she hesitated.
Having suffered too many setbacks and embarrassing moments of unrequited love before, she dared not easily believe.
What if he only sees her as a younger sister?
After all, if it were Shi Yang who was being harassed by a drunkard, Shi Ye would probably rush to protect her without hesitation.
This thought caused her heart, which had just begun to leap with joy, to quietly sink again.
She asked, "Did you misunderstand? Maybe you're treating me like a younger sister?"
Marcy hooked her arm around her shoulder, a sly smile playing on her lips, her tone full of teasing and intimacy, "Hey sis, are you stupid?"
They've all fallen to my level. Think about it, what's so surprising that they could provoke his anger? Doesn't that say enough?
You have to understand that right now, besides his family, you're probably the only one who can cause him to have such strong emotional fluctuations!
This is already a fairly significant milestone.
She paused briefly, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes, and continued, "Of course, I understand your concerns, but I can't completely rule out the possibility you mentioned."
But Ah Si and I both prefer the other outcome.
He's actually started to care about you, but he might not realize it yet, or he might not want to admit it.
However, there is currently no clear answer to this matter, so…
Marcy's voice gradually lowered, with a hint of encouragement: "I'm thinking, why don't you be a little bolder and take the initiative to test him?"
Let's see how he reacts.
Upon hearing this, Charlene hesitated for a moment and asked, "How should we test them?"
Marcy's smile widened, her eyes gleaming with the triumph of her scheme. "I'll teach you! Aren't you going to meet him tonight anyway?"
Then you'll do this... this... and then that..."
She leaned close to Charlene's ear and whispered for a long time, explaining her plan in detail.
Charlene felt a chill run down her spine as she listened, her heart pounding with anxiety and unease.
She couldn't help but ask, "Will it really work? Wouldn't this be a bad idea?"
Marcy, however, remained relaxed, a calm smile playing on her lips, and said softly, "Who cares! The worst-case scenario is still the same, at least we won't lose out, right?"
Her tone conveyed a sense of detached composure, as if she had everything under control.
Charlene remained silent for a moment, carefully considering Marcy's words, and gradually realized that what she said made sense.
In any case, trying is better than doing nothing.
Finally, she took a deep breath, nodded, and agreed.
However, Marcy seemed to be thinking even further ahead.
She frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "However, relying on yourself alone might not be enough."
I think this is good! I'll call Ah Si tonight, and we'll go together.
Charlene was somewhat surprised and asked with a hint of concern, "Aren't you quite busy lately? Isn't the new R&D project still ongoing?"
Marcy shook her head. "I'm not busy. The professor needs to further confirm the experimental data. I can have a few more days of free time."
Her eyes sparkled with friendship and support, giving Charlene a sense of warmth and reassurance.
Charlene didn't say anything more and accepted it gladly.
After the afternoon classes ended, the two packed their things and walked out of the teaching building side by side.
The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the campus in a warm golden light as they chatted as they walked toward the school gate.
Before even reaching the door, Zhou Si's figure could be seen in the distance.
He was already waiting outside the school gate, wearing a sharp suit and a neatly tied tie. He had obviously rushed over right after get off work and hadn't even had time to change his clothes.
He was tall and straight, with broad shoulders and long legs, and possessed an unparalleled noble bearing.
Her outstanding appearance and temperament attracted the attention of many passing students.
Several younger female students couldn't help but steal glances at him as they passed by, and some even whispered among themselves about which college he was from.
Marcy strode up to him, tugged at his tie, and said with a hint of coquettishness, "Why didn't you wait in the car? Standing here attracting attention."
Zhou Si looked down at her, his eyes full of indulgent smiles.
He explained gently, "I ran into the professor just now, so I got out of the car to say hello. He hasn't been gone long."
As he spoke, he suddenly leaned down and lightly kissed her lips, then looked at her with a smile: "Is this alright now? Let everyone know that I'm yours, and assert your ownership."
Marcy nodded in satisfaction, a happy smile spreading across her face.
The two were sweetly displaying their affection when Shi Ye suddenly arrived.
Upon seeing the two of them, he asked calmly, "What are you two doing here?"
Marcy looked up and replied with a smile, "I'll go rock climbing with you guys!"
Look at us, we're busy with research all day long, and Ah Si is also dealing with official business every day. We don't even have time for entertainment.
It's good to relax and unwind sometimes!
Upon hearing this, Shino didn't say much, but simply nodded slightly, which was considered tacit approval.
So what was originally a trip for two became a trip for four.
They first randomly picked a small shop, ate something simple to fill their stomachs, and then headed straight to the climbing club.
As he went inside, Shi Ye remembered Xia Lin's hand injury and asked her about it with concern.
Upon hearing this, Charlene gently rolled up her sleeves and said in a relaxed tone, "It doesn't hurt much anymore, it's okay, don't worry."
Tokino was still a little worried, so he checked the wound and found that it had turned dark red.
The surface is slightly raised, and it looks like it's about to scab over, but it's not serious.
Shino took out a small tube of ointment and a black wristband, and handed them over naturally.
He explained calmly, "After applying the medicine, put this on. It can effectively prevent the protective gear or rock wall from rubbing against the wound when you climb later, thus preventing secondary injury."
At this moment, Marcy curiously approached, a teasing smile on her face, and asked, "Oh, did you prepare this wristband specially?"
Shi Ye remained calm and replied, "It was custom-made for the club. I sometimes wear it while driving. I just grabbed one when I came over."
Charlene glanced at it and saw that the club's logo was clearly printed on it. The design was simple yet stylish, and the black and white color scheme gave it a high-quality feel.
Marcy, however, seemed to have noticed something. Her eyes lit up, and she asked with a hint of teasing, "Wait, this size, this style... could it be custom-made for you?"