"More than that, she even goes to bars to drink. Do you know that? I was the one who fished her out of a bar yesterday," Xu Jiayi complained to Tang Tang.
Tang Tang was also surprised to hear Xu Jiayi say this, "That girl never used to go to bars. As I could tell from her video call the other day, she wasn't herself at all."
Then, Tang Tang continued to ask Xu Jiayi, "Where is she now?"
Xu Jiayi replied, "She got drunk last night. After waking up and having breakfast this morning, she went back to sleep."
"What kind of life is she leading," Tang Tang said with some indignation.
Xu Jiayi then said, "I don't plan to go back to China for now. I'll stay here with her until she's ready to return, otherwise I won't be at ease."
"It's good that you're with her, and we agreed that you might be able to get closer to her heart at this time," Tang Tang still placed her hopes on Xu Jiayi.
But Xu Jiayi shook his head, "I think it will be very difficult for me to enter her heart."
Seeing Xu Jiayi like this, the sensitive Tang Tang sensed something was wrong, "What happened?"
"Do you know that the reason she's drowning her sorrows here is because of Sheng Chenjin?"
Xu Jiayi's words made Tang Tang fall silent.
However, Tang Tang still continued to comfort Xu Jiayi, "Don't worry, one day, she will see your companionship."
"I hope so."
After finishing the video call with Tang Tang, Xu Jiayi still felt a bit down and dispirited. Perhaps it was the name Shi Xinxin had called out while drunk last night that made Xu Jiayi feel apprehensive and even hurt.
Xu Jiayi looked at the closed door, unable to say a word. His eyes were filled with longing, but the person inside seemed to never spare him an extra glance. This made Xu Jiayi feel distressed, but he could only persevere. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, Xu Jiayi was unwilling to give up.
By the time Shi Xinxin came out into the hall again, it was already night.
In fact, Shi Xinxin didn't know what time it was. She had just changed her clothes in her room and came out.
When she opened the door, she saw that the living room was pitch black. Xu Jiayi's presence seemed to have been just a dream, which made Shi Xinxin feel somewhat disoriented.
Shi Xinxin stared at everything in front of her, "Is it really a dream?"
Actually, Shi Xinxin knew that all she had to do was turn on the light and see if the room in front of her was clean and tidy. But Shi Xinxin didn't want to, as if she wanted it all to be a dream.
Shi Xinxin didn't intend to look either. She casually put on her shoes, opened the door, and was about to go out.
But as Shi Xinxin was just starting down the stairs, someone called out to her, "Shi Xinxin!"
Shi Xinxin looked up, but there was no one in front of her.
Yet the voice was still calling her name, so Shi Xinxin looked around.
She then saw the vacant house next door. On the second-floor balcony sat a man wearing sunglasses. Even though the man was wearing sunglasses, Shi Xinxin could tell who he was.
"Xu Jiayi!"
Facing Shi Xinxin's renewed surprise, Xu Jiayi took off his sunglasses and smiled, "What? Thought you were dreaming? Two identical dreams, how fun?"
Regarding Xu Jiayi's words, Shi Xinxin just wanted to give him a roll of her eyes and not answer.
Shi Xinxin didn't speak and continued to walk forward.
Xu Jiayi leaned against the railing and shouted at Shi Xinxin, "Going to the bar for a drink again? Take me with you. Don't let those foreign guys see you again and get tangled up. At least I can protect you."
Shi Xinxin was too lazy to bother with Xu Jiayi's words. In fact, it was because Xu Jiayi had seen through her that made Shi Xinxin feel uncomfortable. She was desperately trying to hide.
At this moment, Shi Xinxin felt embarrassed to tell Xu Jiayi, who was standing on the balcony looking smug, that she wasn't planning to go to the bar. After all, she would be flustered because it wouldn't be the truth.
However, Shi Xinxin still maintained a calm demeanor, as she couldn't lose face.
Seeing Shi Xinxin's appearance, looking as if she didn't dare to walk randomly, Xu Jiayi chuckled inwardly.
Xu Jiayi said to Shi Xinxin, "If you're not going to the bar, why don't you come with me to the supermarket? I need to buy some daily necessities."
Shi Xinxin nodded, and finally agreed to accompany Xu Jiayi to the supermarket. After all, she didn't want Xu Jiayi to think of her as someone who was constantly drunk and muddled.
The two then headed towards the supermarket.
Shi Xinxin was very quiet along the way, while Xu Jiayi talked about the place he had never stayed in before, "Although I stayed in the United States for a while, and in New York, I've never been to this place. I didn't expect it to be so convenient. I asked the landlord when I rented the apartment this afternoon. It's really convenient around here, especially since it's close to the school, and all the facilities are good."
Xu Jiayi commented on the place along the way, looking as if he would really stay there for a long time.
"Xu Jiayi, when do you plan to leave?" Shi Xinxin asked Xu Jiayi with a serious expression.
Xu Jiayi also looked very serious, "I told you, I'm staying in America with you. I'll go back with you when you do."
"You don't have to do this. I can take care of myself," Shi Xinxin still didn't want Xu Jiayi to stay.
"What? Do you think I'll be in the way?" Xu Jiayi retorted.
Shi Xinxin was stunned and quickly denied it, "I don't have that intention, it's just that I don't want to trouble you. After all, we're nothing to each other. I don't need to take up your time forever."
Upon hearing Shi Xinxin say this, Xu Jiayi stopped in his tracks, looking somewhat angry as he glared at Shi Xinxin.
At this moment, Shi Xinxin appeared somewhat dispirited, her hands in her pockets, her head bowed.
When Xu Jiayi stopped, Shi Xinxin remained in her original posture, not intending to say anything to Xu Jiayi.
"Shi Xinxin, let me tell you the truth. I came to America this time precisely because I want to finally become what you call 'something' between us," Xu Jiayi directly stated his purpose. "Because I still love you, and I still want to have you. So, I'm willing to take the time."
"It's useless, Xu Jiayi. I've refused you before, and I don't want to refuse you a second time."
"Aren't you refusing me for the second time right now?" Xu Jiayi directly exposed Shi Xinxin's words.
Shi Xinxin's mouth hung open, completely at a loss for how to answer Xu Jiayi. She kept her head down, turning her head to the side.