A Moment Too Late [GL] by cat喵

Chapter 18

How certain was she that Nan Xue liked her?

After hanging up, Shu Yubai leaned against the mirror, looking at herself.

Xiao Yi called to tell her that her first love had returned to the country and seemed inclined to rekindle their relationship. How would this act unfold next?

She felt a bit weary.

Shu Yubai looked out at the distant scenery through the small window of the hotel. Snow and wind had covered the green peaks, and in a few days, the snow would be thicker. At night, the wooden house in front of the hotel lit up with car lights again. After a while, a tall woman got out of the car, her figure somewhat familiar.

Who was it?

The more Shu Yubai tried to remember, the more she couldn’t recall.

The woman brought a few companions and entered the same hotel.

The night was too deep to see clearly, only the sound of quiet outside.

The snow had stopped.

Shu Yubai opened the wooden door, under the light, the white quilt rose, Nan Xue curled up, sleeping with her back to her.

Her pale neck was sweaty, the fine hair damp, and her dark hair shone coolly under the light. Hearing Shu Yubai’s footsteps, she turned over and sat up, looking down, asking, "Are you still sleeping?"

"Are you sleepy?" Shu Yubai asked.

"I can't sleep."

Nan Xue rubbed her eyes with her slender fingers.

Nan Xue didn't look at her, seemingly maintaining a deliberate distance.

What was she avoiding?

Was she afraid of having feelings for her that she couldn't respond to?

Shu Yubai looked at her clear and indifferent face, lowering her eyes with a smile.

What could she do?

Meeting someone so stunning in youth leaves one captivated for a lifetime.

"Then let's go."

Shu Yubai leaned over at the bedside and softly said, "Go change clothes, and let's soak in the hot spring."

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The changing room was heated, with a fine layer of water vapor covering the walls.

The changing room here was shared with the shower room, convenient for visitors who only wanted to use the hot springs. Shu Yubai gave the swimsuit she had bought temporarily a quick rinse under the shower and then walked out of the bathroom, handing it to Nan Xue.

Nan Xue was across from her.

She pulled the curtain and started changing.

Just as Shu Yubai was about to draw the light blue curtain, a pleasant female voice rang out.

The voice had a slight huskiness, with a slightly languid tone.

"Shu Yubai?"

Shu Yubai's fingers tightened.

She turned around, and behind her stood a tall woman in a black swimsuit, raising an eyebrow slightly as she looked at her.

It turned out to be her.

She had seen a familiar figure upstairs earlier, but it was dark, and she hadn't recognized her.

This person was You Fu, her senior sister from the same school.