During The Blizzard (Amidst A Snowstorm Of Love)

Canto 29:Tension

"The air crackled with unspoken questions, hanging heavy like the silence between billiard ball collisions."

Translator: Wuxia Studio, Editor: Wuxia Studio

"Did my brother like her?" Yin Guo asked softly, her voice in a hushed whisper.

Lin Yiyang shook his head slowly. "I don't know," he admitted, his voice laced with uncertainty, his expression unreadable, poured three cups of coffee, a silent observer of the conversation.

Wu Wei scoffed, slamming the mug down on the table. "What the hell is your brother thinking, you know," he spoke indignantly. "Fifth loss in a row this year, and he's been getting his ass handed to him by Jiang Yang all season!"

Yin Guo's brow furrowed, a determined glint in her eyes. "Jiang Yang's won four times this year, and my brother beat him last year," she countered, her voice firm.

Seeing her serious face, Wu Wei's exasperation melted into amusement. "Alright, alright," he chuckled, "let's not get serious about their achievements. How many years have we known each other, anyway?"

Lin Yiyang, seemingly detached from the conversation, squeezed the mouth of his white porcelain cup with two fingers and took a sip of coffee. As if none of this had anything to do with him.

Wu Wei finished his coffee in silence, the unspoken message clear. He grabbed his keys and left, leaving the two alone.

A comfortable silence settled between them, a stark contrast to the earlier banter.

"It is bothering you to listen to us," Lin Yiyang asked softly, his gaze lingering on her face. "Talking about the past?"

Yin Guo shook her head, a smile playing on her lips. "Would it be annoying if I talked about my childhood?"

He chuckled a deep rumble that sent shivers down her spine. "No," he replied, his eyes twinkling. But unlike Wu Wei, no words followed, leaving her to wonder what he truly desired.

The beginning of a relationship is a time of discovery and unspoken promises. They were strangers, each a mystery waiting to be unraveled. The desire to know everything, every detail about the other, hung heavy in the air.

Every word he spoke about himself, about his past, was a revelation for her. She hung onto his words, her full attention focused on the man unfolding before her.

Lin Yiyang slid the coffee cup towards her, catching a whiff of something unfamiliar. "I should probably brush my teeth before I eat anything," she mumbled, already heading towards the bathroom.

The door closed behind her, and Lin Yiyang couldn't help but let out a soft laugh. There was something undeniably endearing about her, a spark that ignited a warmth within him.

Yin Guo emerged from the bathroom, blinking in the morning light. Meng Xiaotian, already awake, sat across from Lin Yiyang, their conversation flowing easily.

Lin Yiyang noticed the untouched, cold coffee and rose to make a fresh pot. As the water heated, their gazes met across the table, a silent exchange that lingered for a beat too long.

"Just a moment," Lin Yiyang gestured towards the sputtering coffee pot.

Yin Guo hummed in acknowledgment, a nervous flutter in her stomach. As she waited, another thought struck her: "I'm moving out today."