Ling Youyu didn't know why she ran away. She should have asked him for his name, but why did it end up like this?
Sigh, I'm just not brave enough.
Returning to the shade, Ling Youyu sat on the steps, her heart still racing but slowly starting to calm down.
The other girls had gathered in small groups, chatting and laughing, while she sat alone, isolated.
Not far off, several girls were looking in her direction, whispering.
"Tch, acting all cold and aloof in the dorm, but then she turns around and brings water to the guy."
"Hehe, well, she's pretty, so she gets a pass."
"She's actually pretty active, though."
"Lin Xian is handsome and rich, so of course she'd be enthusiastic."
"Huh, you even know his name? Do you have some kind of plan?"
"What are you talking about? Our school's male students are few to begin with. It's rare to see such a high-quality guy, so of course, we have to act fast."
…
Ling Youyu watched the groups of girls, a trace of envy in her eyes.
"Why are you sitting here alone?"
Lin Xian's sudden appearance startled Ling Youyu.
Her face immediately flushed, and she nervously blinked her large eyes, trying to figure out what to say.
Seeing her reaction, Lin Xian gave a gentle smile, sat down beside her, and handed her a bottle of iced tea. "Thanks for the watermelon juice. I didn't know what you liked, so I just grabbed a bottle."
"I... I... I... can... can..."
Ling Youyu struggled to speak, but after a lot of effort, she finally managed to get the words out.
Lin Xian raised an eyebrow, unsure if she was nervous or had a speech impediment, and asked, "Are you really nervous?"
"A... a little... bit!"
Ling Youyu raised a finger and gestured a small distance between them.
At this point, Lin Xian realized that she indeed had a stutter, and it seemed quite serious—making normal conversation very difficult.
Indeed, when God opens a window, He often shuts a door.
Ling Youyu had an extraordinarily delicate face, but she had a serious flaw as well.
Thinking about this, Lin Xian asked softly, "Is it really that bad?"
Ling Youyu understood what he meant and nodded like a chick pecking at food.
"It's okay. Medical technology is very advanced now. With proper treatment and cooperation, it should improve," Lin Xian reassured her.
Upon hearing this, Ling Youyu shook her head and typed on her phone.
It seemed like she was used to texting quickly—within seconds, she had typed a long sentence.
When she finished typing, she handed the phone to him.
The memo read: "It's useless. I have congenital stuttering. The doctor said my brain's language neural system is disordered, and my speech organs don't function properly. There's no cure."
After reading it, Lin Xian didn't know what to say. Whatever he said seemed inappropriate.
Comforting her?
Encouraging her?
Maybe she didn't need it.
Plus, the fact that she had the courage to deliver water to him in front of everyone meant she was already a brave person.
So, Lin Xian shifted the conversation. "What made you decide to bring me water?"
Ling Youyu's face, which had just returned to its normal color, flushed again. She took her phone and shyly typed: "Because your smile is really nice!"
"You must look great when you smile too!"
Lin Xian smiled, holding back the urge to pinch her small face.
"Th... Thank... Thank you."
Ling Youyu lowered her head, her face turning bright red. Her small hands fidgeted with her phone, clutching it tightly.
Lin Xian fully understood her behavior.
After all, her congenital stutter made it difficult for her to communicate with others normally, which inevitably made her more introverted and sensitive.
Looking around at the other girls' groups, Lin Xian said, "They don't dislike you. It's just that it's the beginning of the semester, and you're not very familiar with each other. After spending some time together, they'll accept you."
Ling Youyu nodded and typed: It's my fault. I always nod or shake my head, so they don't want to talk to me.
Lin Xian immediately understood.
Due to her severe stuttering, Ling Youyu often replaced speaking with nodding or shaking her head for ease of communication.
But these gestures made the girls mistakenly think she was aloof and unwilling to speak to them.
Added to this was the jealousy women often feel, which created the current situation.
However, once everyone got to know each other better, Ling Youyu would eventually fit into the girls' circle.
"Thanks for the watermelon juice. I'll go back now!" Lin Xian said and stood up to leave.
Watching him walk away, Ling Youyu anxiously rubbed her face.
Ugh, I didn't ask his name again.
Next time, I'll be braver!
…
Back in the shaded area, Wang Zejing approached, giving him a mischievous look. "I didn't know you liked that type, Lin Xian!"
"She came all the way here to bring me water, of course I should thank her," Lin Xian said with a glance, his tone calm. "And besides, I have a girlfriend!"
"You have a girlfriend?" Wang Zejing was both surprised and excited.
Lin Xian looked at him curiously and raised an eyebrow. "I have a girlfriend, why are you so excited?"
Wang Zejing grinned. "Hehe, now that you're out of the running, I can totally show off around campus!"
Lin Xian froze for a moment, then smiled. "Well, well, Wang zejing, your perspective is quite sharp!"
"Lin Xian, show us a picture of your girlfriend!" Zhang Kai leaned over, his face full of curiosity.
"Yeah, Lin Xian, show us the photo!"
"She must be pretty to land someone like you!"
Lei Hongguang and Sun Jiacheng joined in, eager to see the photo.
Lin Xian couldn't refuse and pulled out his phone, finding a picture of Yan Xiaoman.
Wang Zejing looked at the photo with a serious expression and said, "So, Lin Xian likes the pure type."
"Wow, your wife's legs are so long! She must be at least 1.7 meters tall, right?" Zhang Kai exclaimed.
"She really is beautiful and has a celestial aura," Lei Hongguang commented.
"All members of the finance department, gather!"
Fifteen minutes passed quickly. At the instructor's loud command, everyone reluctantly stood up and walked from the shaded area to the sports field.
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