It’s About You (GL High H) - Chapter 31

Xing Enxi simply glanced around. Under the high-end renovations, the place indeed lacked a bit of everyday warmth. The fridge was empty, the bathroom only stocked with the most basic toiletries, and the kitchen pots and pans probably hadn’t been used more than a few times.

“There’s still quite a few things missing.” Xing Enxi pointed toward the kitchen and bathroom. “We need to make a trip to the supermarket.”

“Let’s go! Right now!” Wanqi Lang immediately raised her hand, like a schoolkid eager to answer a question in class.

She waved to Shen Zhiwei and Jiang Nian. “You two stay home, watch some TV and have some tea. I’ll grab some veggies on the way back, and tonight I’ll show you all what I can do in the kitchen.”

“You? Your cooking skills? Are you planning to buy instant noodles?” Shen Zhiwei sat on the comfortable sofa, elegantly crossing her long legs.

She knew all too well what this childhood friend’s kitchen prowess was like.

“Hey, don’t underestimate me. A scholar who has been away for three days should be looked upon with new eyes! I’ve been practicing lately, I guarantee it’ll blow you away.”

She sought backup from the sidelines, lightly nudging Xing Enxi with her elbow.

At that moment, Shen Zhiwei suddenly stood up. “I’ll go with you. Nian Nian, you two rest at home.”

When Wanqi Lang heard that nickname, she caught a whiff of gossip. “You’re finally not calling her Jiang Nian anymore? Now it’s Nian Nian?”

Shen Zhiwei ignored her and walked over to Wanqi Lang’s side in a few steps, directly grabbing her arm and heading for the door.

“Hey! Hey!” Wanqi Lang was caught off guard and stumbled along.

Shen Zhiwei didn’t slow down, pulling her toward the entryway without looking back. “Nian Nian, keep Enxi company for a bit. We’ll be back soon.”

“Oh… okay!” Jiang Nian quickly agreed, a bit amused.

As Wanqi Lang was dragged along, she still managed to wink and tease Shen Zhiwei. “Something new going on, President Shen?”

Shen Zhiwei didn’t even pause, grabbing the car keys and threatening, “Keep talking and you’ll walk back later.”

Wanqi Lang: “…”

Why did everyone threaten her like this!

She fell silent, making a zipping motion across her mouth, and obediently followed behind Shen Zhiwei.

The car drove steadily, and the interior was unusually quiet for once. Shen Zhiwei looked focused while driving, as if the seat next to her held nothing but air.

Wanqi Lang held back for a while but finally couldn’t take it anymore. She turned sideways and asked Shen Zhiwei:

“Zhiwei, can I ask you something?”

“Go ahead.”

“It’s just… how do you chase someone?” Wanqi Lang’s voice sounded a bit awkward. “I want to chase Xing Enxi, but I’ve always just flirted for fun before, never seriously pursued anyone. Now I don’t know what to do.”

Shen Zhiwei was silent for a few seconds, as if digesting the amount of information in Wanqi Lang’s words, then she spat out three words:

“No idea.”

“Huh?” Wanqi Lang’s eyes widened, her face saying “you’re kidding me.” “You’ve been with Nian Nian for so long, how do you have no experience?”

She could hardly believe it. In her eyes, Shen Zhiwei and Jiang Nian were so sweet they were practically dripping with honey.

Shen Zhiwei glanced at her. “She and I haven’t made anything official yet.”

“Whoa, Shen Zhiwei?” Wanqi Lang nearly jumped up. “You… you’re not together yet? My god, it’s been how long? Have you even held hands? Kissed?”

As she said it, she suddenly thought of something else and teased smugly, “Don’t end up with me catching our little Xi first, showing off our love in front of you every day, while you and Nian Nian haven’t even dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s.”

Shen Zhiwei was choked up for a few beats:

“We have our own pace. Mind your own business.”

Wanqi Lang zipped her mouth again. “Fine, fine, President Shen, you’re the master of pacing. I’ll shut up.”

But in her mind, she was ranting wildly: This damn tsundere, clearly hit the nail on the head.

The car arrived at the supermarket.

As soon as they entered, Wanqi Lang was like a wild horse off the reins, pushing the cart and charging straight ahead.

“Couple toothbrushes~ couple toothbrushes~” she muttered to herself, her eyes scanning the shelves. Soon, she spotted a pair of electric toothbrushes in especially pink packaging, with matching cups printed with cute cartoon patterns.

“This one, this one!” Wanqi Lang excitedly held them up to Shen Zhiwei. “Pink and green, so cute. They look like a perfect pair.”

Shen Zhiwei’s brows furrowed. She imagined Xing Enxi’s cool, ascetic face paired with such a pink and tender cherry blossom toothbrush…

She didn’t dare think about it.

“Would Xing Enxi like this style?” Shen Zhiwei reminded her. She simply couldn’t connect that commanding presence at the negotiation table with this toothbrush.

Wanqi Lang waved her hand grandly and tossed them into the cart. “I’m buying this. It’s a symbol of love, a pair, got it? If push comes to shove, I can use the pink one and she can use the green. Either way, it’s couple’s style.”

Shen Zhiwei: “…”

She silently turned away and pushed the cart elsewhere.

Whatever, out of sight, out of mind. It wasn’t for her anyway.

Just like that, Wanqi Lang’s enthusiasm for couple’s matching items was fully ignited.

Towels: “These two, blue whale and little dolphin. A perfect pair.”

Slippers: “These, with bunny ears and bear ears. Must get them.”

Mugs: “This set, one says good morning, the other good night. Perfect.”

Even the dish sponges had to be one pink and one blue in “heart” shapes.

Shen Zhiwei watched as the cart quickly filled with highly saturated colors and cute-style couple’s items, her expression shifting from helpless to numb.

She had come to help shop for daily necessities and ingredients, not to assist in building some “couple’s theme park.”

“Wanqi Lang…” Shen Zhiwei couldn’t take it anymore and pointed to a pair of pillowcases printed with huge cartoon letters “LOVE” in the cart. “Isn’t this one a bit too much…”

“Too much what!” Wanqi Lang said righteously, stuffing the pillowcases in too. “This is about atmosphere. The place needs some life!”

Shen Zhiwei rubbed her forehead and decided to give up.

Wanqi Lang was still dithering over couple’s aprons, so she walked alone to the fresh produce section and efficiently picked out vegetables, meats, and fruits.

At checkout, the cashier eyed the mountain of couple’s items piled up, her gaze turning a bit odd.

Wanqi Lang cheerfully swiped her card to pay, while Shen Zhiwei stood far off, afraid others would see she knew her.

The two lugged big bags and small ones back home.