Hidden Love (novel translation)

Chapter 51

When he talks to her, Duan Jia Xu always lowers his head to look at her. His body is slightly bent and his eyes meet hers.

They stand close together. His lips exhale a warm breath, and Sang Zhi thinks she can feel it. There is also a faint smell of tobacco.

Sang Zhi just takes an awkward step back and says subtly, "How could you have the face to say something like that?"

Duan Jia Xu straightens his body and says calmly and composedly "Isn't it because I want to be a polite rogue? If you don't like to hear it." Duan Jia Xu smiles and once again bends his body and approaches her closer "Then I'll directly...."

Sang Zhi straightens her face and clutches the hem of her shirt nervously "Directly what?"

Duan Jia Xu just stops and looks at her eyes.

Her eyes are big and round, she's clear and bright. She's full of him. 

Perhaps because she has never experienced anything like this before, her expression is a little stiff, as if she had forgotten how to breathe. Yet she acts like she remains unmoved.

Duan Jia Xu stands up straight again and laughs "Forget it."

Sang Zhi releases her breath in an instant but she feels a bit disappointed.

"It's better to be polite." Duan Jia Xu lifts his hand and touches the corner of her eye. He says with a hoarse voice, doubtfully and lovingly. "I'm afraid you're going to cry".

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It's already 10 p.m. Sang Zhi doesn't want to interfere with her roommates' work and rest. She plans to go home early and get ready for bed.

Duan Jia Xu sends her back to her dorm.

Sang Zhi turns to say goodbye when she notices him looking at something for a long time. She also looks over and sees a couple kissing and hugging in such a way that they are reluctant to part.

At this time of night, many couples return to the women's dormitory after a date. The light is dim at night, she couldn't see their faces clearly. They are all self-absorbed.

Sang Zhi feels nothing. But this time Duan Jia Xu is with her, watching these couples. It makes her feel uncomfortable.

"Then let's go home." Sang Zhi coughs lightly, she pulls his attention back "Jia Xu Ge, it's late. Remember to drive safely."

Duan Jia Xu just pulls his eyes away and suddenly asks, "I've been chasing you for three days, how could I not hold your hand?"

Sang Zhi looks at him blankly and says, "Could your actions be described as pursuing?"

"Em? No?"

"I just want to remind you. If you go after someone like that, you will usually not get him".

"Ah, then what should I do?"

"Why are you asking me?" Sang Zhi doesn't make a face, she frowns, "Maybe you want me to teach you how to chase after me?"

Duan Jia Xu says shamelessly "Can't I?"

"I'm just reminding you, even if I give you a hint, you might not be able to do it." Sang Zhi says seriously, "You could look around or maybe ask other people."

"What's wrong about me?" Duan Jia Xu asks.

"These three days, you've been chatting with me on WeChat, you've been calling me a lot," Sang Zhi tries to imply, "With me here, three days without meeting the pursuer, it means it's hopeless."

"Weren't you busy?"

"Then what is the different between you and an internet friend?" Sang Zhi continues "You're so old. Do you want to learn from someone how to have a cyberlove?"