Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 184 - 183 An Lili_4

Chapter 184: Chapter 183 An Lili_4

"Are you also a student at the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine?"

When An Lili saw Xiao Yi’s hand lightly touch hers before retracting immediately, maintaining a respectful distance, she couldn’t help but flash a hint of surprise in her eyes. Looking up at Xiao Yi, she noticed his gaze was incredibly clear, devoid of the many looks she usually received from other boys, whether awe-struck, lascivious, or... the kind of expressions that made her uncomfortable. Moreover, it seemed that this boy, who had just helped her, had no intention of asking for her phone number.

Could it be that he doesn’t know who she is?

A hint of curiosity arose in An Lili’s heart, yet it seemed impossible. How could a student from the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine not have heard of her name? She glanced at the thick textbook Xiao Yi was holding, a toolbook named "Herbal Medicine Classic", born from "Compendium of Materia Medica" that could be seen in various major bookstores, and asked aloud.

"No."

Xiao Yi shook his head, closed the "Herbal Medicine Classic," turned to put it back on the shelf, and pulled out another book titled "Compendium of Materia Medica Identification." He then turned to An Lili and said, "Excuse me, it’s getting late. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going."

"Ah, goodbye."

An Lili, full of curiosity and wanting to ask why he was reading a book on traditional Chinese medicine if he wasn’t a student from the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, did not get a chance to speak before she heard Xiao Yi say he had to leave. Caught off guard, the question she wanted to ask remained unasked, and she simply said goodbye reflexively.

"Goodbye."

Xiao Yi smiled faintly and then turned to head toward the library’s service desk at the front.

"Hey, wait, that Li Zijie might take out his frustration on you because of what happened today. If he comes looking for trouble, come find me at the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine."

As Xiao Yi’s figure was about to disappear, An Lili suddenly remembered something and hurriedly called out to his back.

"Heh."

Xiao Yi turned his head, smiled at An Lili, and then walked away.

Do I really look that weak? Why does every girl think I need to be protected?

Walking out, Xiao Yi touched his nose, puzzled. Zhang Yuhuan wanted to protect him, Zeng Xiaomei wanted to protect him, Shen Xiaoxiao also told him to call her if there was a problem, and now An Lili had also told him to go to her if there was an issue.

It seemed that except for the carefree Xiaoxiao, who thought he was strong enough, the whole world saw him as incredibly weak and in need of protection.

An Lili watched as Xiao Yi smiled indifferently and then turned to leave, acting as if he hadn’t taken her words to heart at all. She paused, slightly startled, not knowing if it were an illusion, but she felt that within that casual smile Xiao Yi had given when he left, there seemed to be a strong sense of self-confidence.

She quickly came back to her senses. Right, this guy probably didn’t even know who Li Zijie was, nor did he know how formidable he was; that’s why he didn’t take Li Zijie seriously. It must be that!

It was all her fault that she hadn’t explained clearly just now, hadn’t told him that Li Zijie was a child of the powerful and wealthy, a spoiled and privileged scion.

The more An Lili thought about it, the guiltier she felt, and she quickly followed in the direction he’d gone, meaning to explain to him. But by the time she got to the front, the figure of that man was already gone.

Ah!

What’s with this guy, running off so fast!

An Lili stomped her foot, and in that instant, her face, which wasn’t originally considered the most breathtaking, suddenly exuded an indescribable charm among her sulking yet infatuated expression, vaguely revealing a beauty that could topple empires.

...

At three o’clock on Sunday afternoon, Xiao Yi arrived on time at the school gate where he had agreed to meet with Wang Qingqing, only to find that she was already waiting there. Today, Wang Qingqing seemed to have put some extra effort into her appearance. Even without makeup, not layered on heavily, she exuded a charm that made one’s heart race.

She wore a pristine white blouse and a tight pair of jeans that outlined her exquisite and perfect figure completely. Her beautiful hair was tied in a ponytail, revealing a smooth forehead and emanating a spirited and refreshing air. The whole person looked pure, beautiful, youthful, and vibrant. Even compared to movie and TV stars, she was not a bit inferior.

Standing at the school gate, it didn’t take long before she became the center of attention. Almost everyone who came in and out took a few looks at her. Several boys, so enchanted by her that they forgot to watch their step, walked straight into the gatepost, while others bumped into people walking in front of them. In no time, there was a bit of a commotion, though not a major one, yet still continuous.

When Xiao Yi saw Wang Qingqing standing at the school gate from afar, he was momentarily stunned when he saw her, her poise and her bearing. A look of awe appeared in his eyes.

In that brief moment of distraction, Wang Qingqing had already spotted him. Seeing Xiao Yi staring at her like the other boys, a shy look spread across her face. After a while, she blushed and went up to him, waving her hand and said, "Xiao Yi, you came so quickly?"

"Sorry for making you wait."

Xiao Yi hadn’t expected Wang Qingqing to arrive so early, and felt rather embarrassed that she had to wait for him. Hearing her words, he felt even more abashed and quickly apologized.

"It’s okay, I just got here myself."

Wang Qingqing smiled and said to Xiao Yi, "Let’s go."

"Sure."

Watching Wang Qingqing and Xiao Yi leave together, the onlooking boys immediately began lamenting and beating their chests, looking up to the sky and letting out long sighs. How could such an attractive girl end up with such a sloppy guy?

It really is a fresh flower stuck in cow dung!

It wasn’t entirely sour grapes on their part; indeed, Xiao Yi was dressed quite plainly today. Normally, Xiao Yi was the kind of guy whose attractiveness grew upon closer inspection rather than someone whose looks were immediately stunning. At this moment, sporting his usual casual attire alongside Wang Qingqing, he just seemed particularly mismatched.

"I’m really sorry. I was in a rush when I left home this morning and didn’t change my clothes."

Xiao Yi was aware of the stares from those around, and he apologized to Wang Qingqing with a hint of regret. His apology was not due to the gazes of others, as Xiao Yi was never someone who cared about how others viewed him. Instead, he apologized because he sensed how important the visit to her aunt’s house was to Wang Qingqing, and he felt his casual dress seemed a bit disrespectful.

"It doesn’t matter, you look just fine like this."

Wang Qingqing quickly reassured him. Although at first, she too felt somewhat let down by Xiao Yi’s casualness, she immediately realized that this was where Xiao Yi stood out from other guys—he never cared for the superficial, showing that he was a genuine person. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote for it on qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)