A Moment Too Late [GL] by cat喵

Chapter 30

She likes You Fu.

Nan Xue fell silent instantly.

She lowered her head, her dark hair covering half her face. Her eyelashes fluttered, and the restaurant's light cast a soft glow on her pale nose, giving her a somewhat silent appearance.

She pinched the napkin, her slender fingers moving slightly before she threw it on the table.

"Are you serious?"

Nan Xue raised her eyes, staring intently at Shu Yubai's eyes, fearing she might miss any detail.

Shu Yubai responded with a soft "Yes."

A hint of desolation flashed across Nan Xue’s eyes. Her long eyelashes fell, and her petite red lips pressed against the rim of her glass as she took a sip of juice.

After a moment, she looked up again, and the hint of desolation disappeared, leaving only a detached indifference.

She took a deep look at Shu Yubai, lowered her head, and gave a self-deprecating smile.

Shu Yubai glanced at her watch; the silver hands trembled, indicating 7:40 PM.

It was almost time to leave.

The restaurant was bustling with noise, and there were many people around. Outside, there were still many waiting in line to collect their food numbers.

Shu Yubai looked around the restaurant; they were almost at the front of the queue. She then glanced at Nan Xue, who seemed somewhat isolated, perhaps because of the cooler tones of her clothing.

Shu Yubai, however, chose to ignore it.

"Shall we go? Let's wait for them in the garage."

Shu Yubai stood up.

At that moment, a child rushed by, making a lot of noise. The child's mother hurried after them, anxious not to lose sight of the child. Shu Yubai didn’t notice this and was busy tidying up her seat. She was wearing delicate high heels and lost her balance when bumped by the child, swaying backward.

She was startled, but a light touch at her waist steadied her.

There was a gentle breath by her ear.

Nan Xue was supporting her waist. The fragrance from her seemed very close, and her waist felt soft and delicate.

The sensation was warm.

Shu Yubai was slightly distracted.

When she regained her balance and turned around, she met Nan Xue's clear, expressive eyes.

"Sister..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Shu Yubai immediately removed Nan Xue's hand from her waist, grasped her wrist to pull her away, and then, avoiding any appearance of intimacy, stood at a distance.

Nan Xue’s words were caught in her throat.

Shu Yubai was looking far away, where You Fu was still in line.

Nan Xue raised an eyebrow.

So, she was afraid of misunderstandings?

She bit her lip and looked at You Fu’s direction with an indifferent gaze, her eyes as cold and deep as an ancient well.

Shu Yubai felt slightly awkward. Nan Xue’s touch made her shift her perspective, and she thought that Nan Xue might be overthinking things.

Since that impulsive kiss, Shu Yubai had realized that Nan Xue was quite resistant.