CHAPTER 212: CHAPTER 212: I LIKE YOU, WHAT ABOUT YOU?

Is it because of something else?

No matter the reason, Helian Xi admitted her heartbeat was irregular.

After the last class in the afternoon, Helian Xi went back to the dorm to change. A black slip dress complemented her short, orange-red hair, giving her a slightly sexy look.

She applied a bit of makeup, put on a pair of high heels, and then headed to the appointment.

Why did Cheng Zhiyan invite her? She didn’t know.

But at least when she appeared in front of him, she wanted to look beautiful.

When she arrived at the destination, Helian Xi took a deep breath and then walked into the restaurant.

As soon as she walked in, she saw Cheng Zhiyan sitting by the window. She suppressed her excited heart and walked over slowly.

Seeing her approach, Cheng Zhiyan stood up and pulled out a chair for her, "Sit."

After Helian Xi sat down, Cheng Zhiyan handed the menu to her, "See what you want to eat?"

After casually ordering two dishes, Helian Xi pushed the menu back to Cheng Zhiyan.

She’s a foodie, but facing Cheng Zhiyan makes her a little nervous.

She hadn’t seen Cheng Zhiyan since the summer vacation, and now, seeing him, he was still the same, unchanged.

Seeing that Cheng Zhiyan ordered her favorite dishes, Helian Xi’s lively almond eyes were a bit complex. After the waiter left, she spoke, "Why did you ask me out today?"

When asking this question, Helian Xi actually had expectations, just staring at Cheng Zhiyan.

"Let’s eat first! We’ll talk after." Cheng Zhiyan’s features weren’t perfect. Separated, there was nothing remarkable, not very good-looking, but together, they were quite pleasing, comfortable to look at.

However, his eyes were indifferent.

Helian Xi picked up her teacup and took a sip, "You should just say it! The dishes won’t arrive so quickly."

"I still haven’t congratulated you on getting into Jing University." Cheng Zhiyan did not answer directly but said this instead.

"It’s already been several months." Helian Xi lowered her eyes, feeling a bit upset. If he really cared, he could have said it when she messaged him.

Even if it was just a polite gesture.

"You didn’t ask me out just to say these things? I’m not very smart, but I’m not stupid either. Why did you ask me out? Just say it directly!" Helian Xi’s grip on the water glass tightened as she spoke.

Cheng Zhiyan slightly curved his lips, "What if I said, I realized I liked you while I was abroad for a few months?"

Helian Xi was shocked, looked at him, her heartbeat out of rhythm, unable to believe he was telling the truth.

After almost two minutes, Helian Xi regained some composure and said, "Stop joking, you told me not to pester you anymore, you didn’t find me annoying?

"At that time, I didn’t know I would like you." Cheng Zhiyan’s cold eyes now had a hint of warmth, showing some emotion as he looked at Helian Xi, "I like you. What about you? Do you still like me?"

Helian Xi’s heart beat even faster. Could Cheng Zhiyan really like her?

How could it be?

He clearly disliked her before.

"Xiao Xi, are you willing to give me a chance?" Cheng Zhiyan asked.

"I...I don’t know...I just remembered I have something else to do; I’ll go back first," Helian Xi didn’t have the courage to face Cheng Zhiyan’s sudden confession. It was something she had fantasized about, but now that it happened, she didn’t dare to accept it.