GL My Goddess Best Friend’s Seduction (H) - Chapter 35

I was late for work, thanks to Si Jingnian.

First time in my life being late. I was furious.

I had never seen this side of Si Jingnian before. She had always been close with me, but the worst she had done was tease me.

Now she had become so assertive.

But I had to admit… I kind of liked it.

Even though I had a full schedule today, and even though I was late, my mood was great all day.

At 10:35 a.m., right after class ended, Si Jingnian called me.

“Hello?” I answered, my heart fluttering.

“Let’s have lunch together.”

“Huh? Are you coming over?” My heart swelled with sweetness. I had a packed schedule on Saturdays and only an hour for lunch. She had mentioned wanting to eat with me before, but I turned her down, thinking time was too tight.

“Yes.”

“But I only get an hour for lunch,” I pointed out, even though deep down, I really wanted to see her. It just did not seem practical.

“I can order ahead. You can eat as soon as you get there.”

“Really now?” I said with a grin, then teased her. “Missing me already? We just saw each other this morning.”

“Yes. I can’t get enough of you.”

Her words made my face flush and heart race. I felt a sweet jolt in my chest. She was way too charming.

“You’re too sweet, it’s killing me,” I whispered, pretending to scold her.

She didn’t say anything. But I could hear her soft laughter on the other end.

After hanging up, I went back to class, only to be met with teasing from my students.

Everyone looked at me with knowing smirks, like they had seen through me. One even asked who I was talking to that made me so happy.

“No one,” I replied.

But of course, Ai Qing, the class clown, had to mimic me with an exaggerated voice, squealing, “You’re too sweet, it’s killing me!”

I nearly spat blood. First, because they overheard my call. Second, because the way she mimicked me was awful.

Was I really that mushy?

“Class time. Enough nonsense,” I said, waving my hand to calm the chaos.

I thought ignoring them would put an end to it.

But when I went downstairs at noon, my coworkers gave me playful looks. My close friend Feng Yiyun even came right out with it. “Heard from the students you’ve got something going on?”

“And what if I do?” I gave her a sidelong glance and admitted it openly.

“No way! Really?” She grabbed my arm, thrilled. “I thought it’d take you way longer to get back into dating.”

“When do I get to meet them? Tall? Handsome? What’s he like?”

I pushed her face away as she leaned in closer and closer. She was almost nuzzling my chest. “We’ll see.”

The elevator dinged, and I dashed out. Without turning back, I called, “I’m off. Jingnian is waiting for me.”

As I ran from the building, I couldn’t help imagining introducing Si Jingnian to Feng Yiyun. The thought filled me with warmth, but also anxiety. After all, she assumed I was dating a man.

Then I thought about how my parents might react if they knew I was with Jingnian.

I couldn’t bring myself to think any further.

Gripping my phone, I quickened my pace toward our meeting spot.

The restaurant was a seafood place I’d always wanted to try.

It was pretty packed for a Saturday lunch. Si Jingnian had texted me she was at table B17 on the right. As I turned the corner, every seat was full.

Everyone was chatting in pairs or groups.

Except for one solitary figure. It was Si Jingnian.

My Si Jingnian.

In that moment, all my worries vanished.

She seemed to sense my gaze and looked up from her tongs.

Our eyes met across the crowd.

Her expression softened instantly. She smiled at me, bright and sweet.

She was so beautiful.

My Si Jingnian.

Everything felt like a slow-motion movie scene. The walk toward her felt like forever.

When I sat down, I saw she had already rinsed my utensils and filled my cup with hot water. The dishes for vinegar and soy sauce were ready.

She unveiled the seafood, releasing a burst of delicious aroma.

I picked up a clam. The juice exploded in my mouth.

It tasted incredibly fresh.

As we ate, I told her about my students mocking me. I poked the bottom of my bowl and complained, “Did I really sound that cutesy?”

Even as I said it, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to hear.

If she said yes, I might get mad. If she said no, I might feel disappointed.

Ugh, women. Full of contradictions.

But Si Jingnian’s reply solved everything.

“I liked it very much,” she said seriously, with a businesslike expression.

I… felt shamelessly moved.

Every time she said something like that so seriously, it hit me straight in the heart.

“If you keep talking like that, I’ll start taking it seriously,” I mumbled, poking my bowl while sneaking a glance at her.

“I am serious,” she said, placing a red shrimp in my bowl.

I swear my heart rate just hit 150.

Why did she have to speak like that?

I looked up and saw she was still watching me.

My hand trembled, and the chopsticks slipped from my fingers.

My heart pounded even harder, likely matching the frantic rhythm of a newborn’s.

She handed me a new pair.

I took the chance to grip her fingers and looked into her eyes.

“Don’t say things like that to anyone else,” I said clearly.

“I’d get jealous.”

“Okay.”

I acted like it was nothing and pulled back my hand.

But inside, I was howling. I was doomed.

She had only said one word and I was completely undone.

Her voice ran wild through my body, igniting everything inside me. My chest pounded. Some part of me yearned in a way I could not even name.

Si Jingnian had to be some kind of love potion turned human.

The essence of spring fever!

Where was my restraint? Where was my self-control? What about all the vows I made?

I could not forget them!

I shook my head to regain focus. I looked at the steaming seafood and felt I found the real reason.

It must be because seafood is known for boosting energy!

It was not because I was impure!

It was not because my head was full of nonsense!

Back then, I did not yet understand that when you love someone, everything they do is a flirtation. I did not yet know that love makes you want to be one with them, to bring them joy. And watching them happy is your own joy.

After the meal, Si Jingnian said she would pick me up after work.

I hesitated for a second, then agreed.

When it came time to part, I actually felt a little reluctant.

I scolded myself. I used to hate clingy couples. I had even complained to friends about how annoying it was to see couples who could not bear to part.

But here I was, becoming that clingy fool.

As I walked away, I kept turning back to look at Si Jingnian standing at the company entrance.

She stood still, watching me leave.

She did not move.

Her figure grew smaller in my eyes.

The sorrow of parting welled up and clouded my logic.

I ran back to her, gave her a quick hug, and dashed off.

She looked stunned, probably not expecting my sudden attack.

After taking the impact of my mini cannonball hug, she gave me a brilliant smile.

She pointed to her phone.

I didn’t get it. I looked down at my screen.

She had sent me her location.

It was the café on the fourth floor of the office building across from mine.

She typed something. A new message arrived.

Si Jingnian: I’ll be working here this afternoon, by the window. If you miss me, just turn and look.

Peaceful New Year: You!!!!!!!!!!!!

Si Jingnian was too smooth!

Our company was also on the fourth floor. My regular classroom faced the window, and the window looked directly at that café.

I had once complained to her that seeing people sipping coffee there during class made me want to quit on the spot.

I had no idea she remembered, let alone that she would turn it into something like this.

I was in love.

If I was a rainbow projector, she was a romance printer at maximum charm.

In the elevator, I texted her back.

Peaceful New Year: I’m too busy teaching to look at you!

Si Jingnian: Then I’ll look at you.

Si Jingnian: I’ll be watching you the whole time.

I… I melted. I short-circuited. I died.

Si Jingnian, please stop being so charming.

Peaceful New Year: What are you looking at? Get back to work!

Even though I replied like that, only I knew just how sweet I felt inside.

Hehehe.