ASTNovels Chapter 2893 His thoughts are truly hard to fathom.
Chapter 2893 His thoughts are truly hard to fathom.
Charlene paused, unsure how to respond.
You Qian looked at Shi Ye and spoke up for Xia Lin, saying, "We won't trouble you, will we?"
We both have classes tomorrow, so going back to school together is on the way.
Besides, she's a junior I mentored, so I have an obligation to take her back.
Shi Ye's expression was calm, but his eyes showed determination. He said softly, "I'm used to taking her home, so I don't find it troublesome. It's also on my way."
Besides, I'm worried about letting her, a girl, go home alone with a boy so late."
You Qian didn't hold back at all and laughed, "You don't need to worry about that. I'm very familiar with my junior, and I won't do anything to her."
Shi Ye seemed to chuckle.
Who knows what might happen to a boy who has feelings for her?
However, he didn't say these words aloud. Instead, he maintained a calm tone and slowly said, "No matter what, safety comes first. My sister and her family will be concerned."
You Qian still insisted, "There's no need for that. I also know Shi Yang, and she should trust me."
"There's no need for you to make the trip."
Shi Ye immediately replied, his voice steady and firm, "I am her brother, and Xia Lin's family knows me too."
Whom do you think they would trust more?
The two argued back and forth, neither willing to give in, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense for a moment.
Charlene stood aside, watching the two argue, feeling a sense of bewilderment.
It's just taking me back to school, why are you making such a fuss like you're rushing to complete a task... Why are you taking it so seriously?
However... if it were in the past, she would have chosen Shi Ye without hesitation and asked him to take her back.
Because she wanted to get closer to him and spend more time with him.
But tonight, she hesitated.
The thought of hearing those words outside the kitchen made her unsure how to face Shino.
After a moment of silence, she finally spoke softly, her tone carrying a hint of evasion, "It's late, Shi Ye. You must be tired from filming today. If you can't, you should go back and rest early. My senior and I can go back to school."
Shino was completely taken aback that she would refuse.
He subconsciously frowned, a hint of confusion and worry flashing in his eyes, and his voice lowered a few decibels, "It's so late, taking a taxi isn't very safe."
Besides, I have a car, I can take you home, and a little rest time won't make a difference.
Charlene lowered her eyes slightly, avoiding his direct gaze, and replied, "It's okay, isn't it because your senior is here?"
"Everything will be alright."
Upon hearing this, You Qian felt an indescribable joy mixed with a touch of surprise.
He hadn't expected Charlene to choose him.
However, he was always good at seizing opportunities, so he immediately spoke up, his tone smug, saying, "Did you hear that? Junior Xia Lin, we don't need you."
I'll take her home.
Shino stood there, without saying a word.
He simply stared intently at Xia Lin, his deep eyes seeming to hold many unspoken words, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze slightly because of his silence.
Charlene felt his gaze and subconsciously looked up to meet his eyes. In just one glance, she could tell that he seemed somewhat unhappy.
But why is that?
He clearly said he wouldn't like me, so if I keep bothering him like this, he'll be annoyed, right?
Shouldn't he be thinking of minimizing contact with himself?
Why am I a little unhappy now that I don't want to think about it anymore?
Charlene couldn't understand and couldn't help but pout.
His thoughts are really hard to guess!
She didn't want to make herself look too embarrassed.
Since you can't figure out what someone is thinking, the only thing you can do is stay away from them.
So, Charlene decided to stop agonizing over it and turn to leave.
But she had only taken two steps when she felt her wrist being grabbed from behind.
She paused slightly, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and turned around.
Shi Ye spoke up, his tone calm yet leaving no room for refusal, saying, "In that case, I'll take you there!"
"If I try to get a taxi at this hour, I don't know how long I'll have to wait."
As he spoke, he applied a little pressure to her palm, giving her no chance to refuse, and led her outside.
Before leaving, he turned his head and said calmly to You Qian, who was standing to the side, "Follow me!"
You Qian was speechless for a moment.
Who is it?
Charlene had already said she wouldn't ride in his car, but she still insisted on dragging him along. Doesn't she know how to respect people?
Moreover, was his opinion even asked? They just made the decision on their own.
However, watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, You Qian felt inexplicably uneasy.
Sit down, it's no big deal.
He wouldn't give them a chance to be alone.
Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and quickly followed.
Before long, the three of them had walked out of the orphanage gate.
Xia Lin was shoved into the passenger seat by Shi Ye without any explanation.
She was still somewhat dazed and didn't even have time to react.
You Qian's eyes dimmed slightly, but he could only silently open the back door and quietly get in.
The car started moving slowly, and the scenery outside the window began to flow by.
Charlene was still not fully recovered; her thoughts were wandering.
How did things get to this point?
On the return journey, the atmosphere inside the carriage was unusually quiet; you could almost hear everyone breathing.
Charlene had no desire to speak, and simply stared blankly at the fleeting street scene outside the window.
Shino gripped the steering wheel intently, his eyes fixed on the road ahead, without uttering a word.
Feeling somewhat awkward, You Qian had no choice but to take the initiative to break the deadlock and find a topic to talk about.
He cleared his throat and said in as relaxed a tone as possible, "Junior, next week is the club's annual team building activity. This time we're planning to go camping in the suburbs. Do you want to come along?"
Upon hearing this, Charlene seemed to be pulled back to reality. Her gaze gradually focused, and she softly replied, "So soon, is it time for team building again?"
You Qian chuckled and nodded, saying, "Yes! You participated in an event like this shortly after joining the group last year, and this is your second time participating."
This time, the location has been chosen to be a scenic area with rolling hills, clear lakes, and a very pleasant environment. You should like it.
Just as Xia Lin was about to agree, Shi Ye suddenly interrupted, saying, "She probably doesn't have time."
Charlene paused for a moment, then looked at Shi Ye with some confusion and asked, "How come I'm not free?"
Shi Ye tilted his head slightly, his gaze falling on Xia Lin's face, and explained, "You missed the filming of the third and fourth episodes, and the fifth episode is next weekend. Are you going to miss it again?"
If I remember correctly, the production team has already included you in their schedule, so you need to go and complete the filming.
Charlene choked for a moment, blinking blankly.
Really? But she doesn't seem to have received any related notification.