A Moment Too Late [GL] by cat喵

Chapter 71

The plane took off.

Shu Yubai glanced out the window.

In the distance, the horizon gradually receded, buildings and people shrank, becoming very distant. Outside the window, there were water-laden clouds, a white expanse, obscuring visibility, with only a slight vibration detectable.

She closed her eyes in a haze of thoughts.

She even had a dream.

In the dream, Nan Xue was talking to someone else, very animatedly. Shu Yubai stood behind her, saying, "Look at me, turn around and look!" But Nan Xue seemed unable to hear her, ignoring her completely.

The dream ended.

Shu Yubai: "..."

When they deplaned, Nan Xue was in front of her, her pale, slender fingers gently adjusting her scarf, a small bag slung over her shoulder. She reached out to take Shu Yubai's hand.

Shu Yubai hesitated but was still pulled along as they disembarked. They retrieved their luggage, got a taxi, and returned to their familiar city.

In the car, Nan Xue was once again busy replying to someone's message.

Her head was down, eyes focused on the chat box.

She seemed very busy.

Shu Yubai, unable to wait for Nan Xue's explanation, finally couldn't help but glance at her and ask, trying to sound casual, "Who were you chatting with just now?"

"Hmm?"

Nan Xue lifted her eyes from the phone screen, her lips curling slightly. "With my assistant, arranging work matters."

Afraid Shu Yubai wouldn't believe her, she leaned closer, resting her chin on Shu Yubai's shoulder, and showed her the chat log. "Sister, you can look through it."

Shu Yubai, feeling a bit embarrassed, glanced quickly, coughed lightly, and said, "Hmm... anyone else?"

"Do you want to see more?"

Nan Xue looked at her.

Shu Yubai's long black hair was loose, her cheeks slightly red, her expression somewhat odd, as if trying to hide something.

"Who else?"

She coughed lightly and asked.

Nan Xue instantly understood the source of Shu Yubai's earlier emotions and couldn't help but laugh. She exited the chat window and showed Shu Yubai the latest chat logs.

The contact names were clearly work-related.

Nan Xue had nothing to hide from her, fearing Shu Yubai might overthink, she opened each chat for her to see.

"This is my dad's secretary."

"This is Xiao Chen from the finance department."

"This is..."

Nan Xue paused subtly, "Lin Lan."

Their earlier conversation was entirely about Lin Lan advising her on how to pursue girls. Suddenly, she felt a bit embarrassed. Should she show it to Shu Yubai?

Maybe not...

She glanced up and saw Shu Yubai sitting quietly, seemingly waiting for her to open the chat.

"Sister, you don't trust Lin Lan?"

Nan Xue felt incredulous.

...Fine, let her see then.

Nan Xue's ears turned slightly red.

"You can look."

She buried her face in Shu Yubai's shoulder.