Xiaofeng almost coughed up blood when he heard what Situ Changxi said. What was this young miss even saying?

Why did it sound like he was the one being kept? And what the hell was this “we’re dating” stuff?

Xiaofeng was completely dumbfounded. But he couldn't refute Situ Changxi. If he did in a situation like this, it would only make her awkward.

So he wisely kept his mouth shut and stuck to the principle that silence was golden.

But by not saying anything, it also came off as a kind of tacit admission. Everyone who heard Situ Changxi’s extremely suggestive words wore the same shocked expression.

And honestly, you couldn’t blame them for being shocked. Situ Changxi clearly wasn’t some ordinary girl. She was cute, graceful, and refined. Any guy who managed to win her over would probably wake up smiling in his sleep.

And now, she was saying she was Xiaofeng’s girlfriend. How could that not make people jealous as hell?

“Xiaofeng, you’ve really got some skill. Fine, you win. Just don’t let me run into you again next time!”

Hong Tao didn’t even know what else to say. He could only throw out a sour threat, then turned and left with Xia Xue.

As Xiaofeng watched Xia Xue’s cold gaze and her back with not the slightest trace of reluctance, that old pain of losing her was finally gone.

Maybe this was what it felt like to go through it all, and then truly let go.

When you completely let go of someone, what they become to you is just a familiar stranger. That was exactly how Xiaofeng felt now.

“Xiaofeng, um... um...”

Hearing Situ Changxi’s shy voice, Xiaofeng instinctively turned to look at her.

And the moment he did, he saw just how shy she looked. Her little head was lowered, and she didn’t dare raise her eyes to meet his.

Looking at her cute, soft, delicate appearance, Xiaofeng couldn’t help reaching out and giving her a head pat.

“Changxi, thanks for standing up for me. If people misunderstand, it definitely won’t be good for your reputation. Don’t do this again next time.”

Feeling Xiaofeng’s gentle tone and soft touch, Situ Changxi knew she wasn’t a child anymore. But even so, she still felt an inexplicable sense of attachment to his hand on her head.

Maybe that was exactly what made the head pat so deadly.

Li Wei, who had been silent the whole time, finally spoke up. “Xiaofeng, if Hong Tao comes looking for trouble again, remember to call me. We’re brothers, not brothers in name only.”

There was obvious displeasure in his voice. He was clearly unhappy that Xiaofeng hadn’t called him for help.

Xiaofeng knew Li Wei was a real bro. But even if there was a next time, he probably still wouldn’t trouble him. Some things had to be faced alone. Relying too much on your brothers wasn’t a good thing.

“Alright, next time I’ll definitely call you,” Xiaofeng said with a calm smile.

Looking at that calm smile, Li Wei actually knew in his heart that even next time, Xiaofeng probably still wouldn’t call him.

After all, the two of them knew each other too well.

“Xiaofeng, do you know that girl from just now?”

By now, Situ Changxi had already suppressed the shyness in her heart. She lifted her little head and looked at Xiaofeng’s face as she spoke.

Xiaofeng gave an awkward smile when he heard that. “Yeah, I know her. But we’re not that close.”

“Really?”

Situ Changxi looked at his calm expression, but she still felt it wasn’t as simple as he made it sound. Still, she was thoughtful enough not to ask more.

Because she didn’t want Xiaofeng to think she was meddling.

“Alright, Changxi. It’s getting pretty late. I should be heading back too. Let’s say goodbye here.”

With that, Xiaofeng smiled lightly and walked toward the exit of the internet café.

Seeing his relaxed back, Li Wei couldn’t help grinning. “Let’s go, sis-in-law. Come again next time!”

The moment Situ Changxi heard that sudden “sis-in-law,” the shyness she had just forced down instantly surged back up.

She glared at Li Wei with an annoyed look.

“You’re not allowed to call me that. I’m going to get mad!”

Seeing how shy she looked, Li Wei just laughed and ran after Xiaofeng.

Watching him go, Situ Changxi stomped her foot in frustration and muttered under her breath, “Xiaofeng hasn’t even agreed yet, so how am I already his sis... sis-in-law?!”

What Xiaofeng didn’t know was that after this incident, he and Situ Changxi were already completely tied together.

If he had known, he definitely would’ve cursed himself. Great. He had said he wouldn’t get involved with a young miss like her, and now things were already impossible to untangle.

He was so screwed.