My Roommate Is a Dirty Talker (GL) - Chapter 15

After taking a half-day off on Friday to attend the awards ceremony, Shen Weixiao was so exhausted she felt like collapsing. She decided to take a taxi home and walked in to find Shi Xuan engrossed in a video on her laptop. As soon as she saw Shen Weixiao enter, she quickly closed the screen.

Hey, what were you watching? Shen Weixiao deliberately craned her neck, trying to peek at the screen. Unexpectedly, Shi Xuan’s icy finger sent her stumbling back several steps. Though she stopped moving, Shen Weixiao stubbornly shifted her gaze, trying to peer behind Shi Xuan.

Shi Xuan turned her body to block Shen Weixiao’s view, meeting her eyes with unwavering intensity. She casually rested an arm on the desk and smiled gently. Little girls shouldn’t be too curious, you know

As Shen Weixiao watched Shi Xuan’s gently swaying index finger, she felt time freeze for a moment. A sudden flood of soft white light filled her mind, and when she blinked, Shi Xuan had already closed the laptop and was standing before her. Why are you back so late today? Shi Xuan pointed to the time on her phone, her voice tinged with concern. Look, it’s already past ten.

Shen Weixiao’s eyes darted around as she deliberately shifted the clothes and shoes she was carrying behind her back, quickly retreating from Shi Xuan’s side. I went out to dinner with a colleague and did some shopping for clothes while I was out, she explained. She glanced at Shi Xuan’s complexion and asked, Are you feeling better? You sound much better.

Shi Xuan sniffled lightly and turned back to her seat. I slept all day today. Maybe it was from sweating it out, but I feel much more refreshed now. She casually opened her laptop and typed a few words into the search engine. As Shen Weixiao put her things down, she suddenly noticed Shi Xuan had opened the green □□ website. She froze in her tracks, unable to tear her gaze away.

Oh right, you still haven’t told me which Little Angel you are! Shen Weixiao sidled up to Shi Xuan, her eyes glued to the screen. But Shi Xuan hadn’t even logged in yet. Shen Weixiao turned to look at her, only to find Shi Xuan wearing a smug expression that seemed to say, You have to beg me. After a moment of internal struggle, Shen Weixiao’s tone softened, and she began to fawn over Shi Xuan, practically clinging to her. Sister Xuan, you’re the best! The most beautiful, capable, warm-hearted, and kindest person ever! Please tell me

Shen Weixiao’s shameless persistence left Shi Xuan utterly defenseless. No matter where she hid, Shen Weixiao would cling to her. Seeing that irresistible, petite face, Shi Xuan was about to give in when the door suddenly opened. Mu Xinran had apparently brought someone home.

Shen Weixiao instinctively moved to close the door, but Mu Xinran spotted her and rushed over, her face beaming. She leaned in at the doorway and asked in a low voice, her expression troubled, I have a favor to ask. Could you help me out?

Shi Xuan glanced disdainfully at Mu Xinran’s shoes, which she hadn’t bothered to change, her gaze turning icy. She turned back to her computer and sat down, putting on her headphones but leaving the volume off. She watched as Mu Xinran took Shen Weixiao’s arm, still hesitant. My sister just arrived in B City today, Mu Xinran explained. You know how expensive housing is here, so I wanted to bring her over. But my place isn’t very convenient right now. Could she stay here temporarily? Just until I sort things out?

Shen Weixiao looked past Mu Xinran at the girl standing in the doorway—small and slender. She hesitated, feeling that refusing would seem heartless, but agreeing felt awkward. Noticing Shi Xuan playing a game with her headphones on, Shen Weixiao quickly changed her mind. Why don’t you and your sister come in and sit down for a bit? We have two people living here, so I’ll ask Shi Xuan what she thinks.

Mu Xinran seemed hesitant as well. Seeing Shi Xuan’s cold demeanor, she didn’t press further. After sighing again with Shen Weixiao, she turned and went back inside. Only then did Shen Weixiao close the door and sit down across from Shi Xuan, asking without hesitation, What do you think we should do?

Hmm? Shi Xuan deliberately removed her headphones, feigning surprise as she looked at Shen Weixiao. Then she said casually, If you want to do her a favor, go ahead. Just don’t expect me to share a bed with a stranger.

Shen Weixiao burst out laughing at Shi Xuan’s serious tone. How does that sound so wrong coming from you? I’m not asking her to share your bed! We have a sofa here—she can just make do for a night.

Make do for one night? Shi Xuan tilted her chin slightly, flickered her eyelids, and chuckled softly. Are you sure she’ll only stay one night?

Huh? Shen Weixiao suddenly realized Mu Xinran hadn’t mentioned that detail. After a moment’s thought, she immediately grabbed her phone and sent a private message to Mu Xinran, who replied, She’s coming to look for work. She’ll move out as soon as she finds a job.

Shi Xuan watched Shen Weixiao’s dilemma with detached amusement, sighed, patted her head, snatched the phone, and typed Shi Xuan says she can squeeze in tonight, but we’re sorry about tomorrow.

When Shen Weixiao saw the message, she was startled by Shi Xuan’s firm refusal. How embarrassing! She even asked us directly, and we just turned her down like that? Isn’t that a bit… you know? She paced back and forth, considering going next door to explain.

Shi Xuan pulled back the covers and looked at Shen Weixiao’s embarrassed expression. This isn’t something you’re obligated to do, she said. Helping her would be kind, but if people start thinking you’re always willing to help, they’ll take advantage of you sooner or later.

This was the first time anyone had spoken to Shen Weixiao like this. She felt a pang of resentment, but after thinking it over, she realized Shi Xuan was right. In this situation, where she lacked the ability to truly help, forcing herself into the situation would only lead to trouble for everyone involved.

I’ll be the bad guy, Shi Xuan said, already tucked under the covers. You just get some rest. Shen Weixiao nodded, a little dejected, and turned to go to Mu Xinran’s room. After a few polite exchanges, she brought Mu Xinran’s sister over with a half-bitter expression.

Seeing Shen Weixiao’s face, Shi Xuan felt a pang of sadness. But when she heard what Shen Weixiao said, she couldn’t help but think she deserved it.

Sister Xuan, do you have an extra blanket? Shen Weixiao asked kindly, her confidence wavering as she watched Shi Xuan’s face gradually turn cold. If not, could I share a blanket with you tonight? …Achoo!

Shen Weixiao’s sneeze came at the perfect moment. Shi Xuan frowned slightly, glancing at the reserved girl beside her with a complex expression. After a brief, conflicted look at Shen Weixiao, she reluctantly stepped aside. Shen Weixiao politely gestured for the girl to take the innermost side of the bed for the night, then led her out to gather her belongings before heading to the bathroom to wash up.

Mu Xinran had returned home with Wang Qiao, only to rush out again to pick up her younger sister. Her original plan was to bring her cousin straight here to stay, confident that Shen Weixiao would never refuse. But she hadn’t anticipated running into Shi Xuan, who stubbornly refused to let a stranger stay, even if it meant leaving the bed empty.

Mu Xinran scrolled through her sparse chat history with Shi Xuan, weighing her options. In the end, she decided to have her cousin make do for one night, planning to ask Wang Qiao to return to school for a few days the next day to free up the room.

But hadn’t Shi Xuan said she wouldn’t share a room with strangers? How had she suddenly become so close to Shen Weixiao? The thought of Shi Xuan’s attitude toward her left Mu Xinran feeling uneasy.