My Roommate Is a Dirty Talker (GL) - Chapter 38

Shen Weixiao stood by the sink, the hum of the induction cooker barely registering in her daze.

Shi Xuan’s attitude last night had stirred an inexplicable guilt within her, like a lover rejected time and again by their beloved after years of waiting. The dull, oppressive feeling weighed heavily on her chest. Maybe we really are destined to be together? Shen Weixiao mused, a sweet smile curving her lips. When the breakfast was heated through, she reached for the plate and carried it to the table.

Shi Xuan, having finished getting ready, sat at the table reading. She immediately stood up to take the plate from Shen Weixiao as soon as she saw her enter. As Shen Weixiao passed the wardrobe, she glanced at her reflection dark circles hung starkly beneath her eyes, making her look like a panda still half-asleep.

Her obvious distraction caught Shi Xuan’s attention. She paused her reading and waved gently at Shen Weixiao. What’s wrong? Didn’t sleep well?

The goddess maintained her usual serene expression, showing little change from her usual demeanor. Shen Weixiao smiled awkwardly and picked up the paper chopstick wrapper, intending to tear it open and hand the chopsticks to Shi Xuan. But she pulled too hard, and the sharp edge of the paper sliced her finger. The seemingly soft wrapper, made razor-sharp by her hasty movement, drew a bead of bright red bl00d.

Shi Xuan’s head snapped up, her chair scraping against the floor. A complex expression crossed her face. After a moment’s hesitation, she straightened her posture, frowned, and urged Shen Weixiao to apply a bandage immediately.

Feeling like today was off to a terrible start, as if everything was going wrong, Shen Weixiao lost her appetite. She placed the chopsticks in front of Shi Xuan, stood up to find a bandage, wrapped her finger, and returned to the table, where she sat down and began scrolling through her phone’s backend.

In the past, Shen Weixiao had planned to investigate the root cause of the problem before addressing it. But on this particularly frustrating day, the nonsensical comments ignited a sudden surge of anger. The once-乖巧 and adorable little angels who used to comment on her stories had vanished as if they’d been spirited away, replaced by comments utterly unrelated to her writing.

With her last shred of patience, Shen Weixiao refreshed the page one more time and suddenly spotted something heartwarming.

An Neng Bian Wo Shi Cixiong commented on Chapter 221

Author-sama, hang in there!

I’m a girl commented on Chapter 221

Chun Mian, stay strong! 

Blue-Eyed Rabbit commented on Chapter 221

Author Chun Mian, please rest well after finishing this story! The Rabbit will be waiting for you in your next work! I really want to hug you, Author-sama! Awooo! The Rabbit will help you through this difficult time. All the chun trees are behind you. Author-sama, hang in there!

Blue-Eyed Rabbit commented on Chapter 221

Author-sama’s extra chapters are so heartwarming, but what should I do? The more you pretend everything’s fine, the more worried the Rabbit gets. I really want to give you a hug, Author-sama. The Rabbit is always here for you! I believe in you!

Shen Weixiao suddenly smiled as she read through the comments. Though it was just a small bit of comfort, the appearance of this little rabbit made her heart feel exceptionally warm. Little rabbit, little rabbit—you’re such a warm presence in yourself.

After refreshing the page a few times, Shen Weixiao began replying to the comments. She hadn’t responded to messages in a long time since the last incident. The Blue-Eyed Rabbit’s appearance had calmed her mood considerably, and now she replied with as much restraint and rationality as possible.

When her alarm, set the night before, finally went off, she reluctantly closed the webpage and began preparing for her face-to-face meeting.

As the sound of running water in the bathroom grew louder, Shi Xuan finally opened Green Station on her own computer. She had been worried about the hacking of Chun Mian’s account for a long time but had never found the time to thoroughly resolve it.

Last time, Shen Weixiao had asked her to inquire about Heartless Cabbage, but she ultimately hadn’t taken the initiative to ask.

Although the past had faded until it no longer tasted bitter, Cabbage remained the person she had once cared for most—and now wanted to see least.

Shi Xuan stared at Cabbage’s Tieba profile picture, unmoving. The username was so familiar even the nickname Cabbage had been one she had playfully insisted on. Yet now, everything had changed. Cabbage was still using that username—the Sisters’ Alt Account they had created together, the Tieba alt account that had once slandered and hurt her.

A bitter smile tugged at Shi Xuan’s lips. I hope I’m just overthinking this, she thought, resolutely closing the familiar profile picture. She couldn’t help but sigh—even now, she still hesitated.

Shen Weixiao suddenly pushed open the door and walked in. Startled, Shi Xuan instinctively slammed the laptop shut, pretending to be casual.

Sister Xuan, are you going out today? Shen Weixiao asked, her freshly dried hair still a bit rough. She gently pressed her hand against the top of her head as she spoke, her voice as light as a breeze. Xinran said she’s going out today because her boyfriend is back home. She asked to borrow my keys for the day, so I lent them to her.

Shi Xuan paused to consider before replying, Oh, but I’m going out too.

Shen Weixiao walked over to stand in front of the mirror, gazing at Shi Xuan’s reflection as she tied her hair and reached for her skincare products. Hmm? You’re going out too? she asked, pausing her movements in confusion. Where are you going?

Shi Xuan casually picked up a book from the side. I have an appointment later.

Suspecting Shi Xuan was deliberately trying to make her jealous, Shen Weixiao forced a nonchalant smile. Oh, then come back early. Let’s watch a movie together tonight?

Okay, Shi Xuan replied.

Shen Weixiao moved with deliberate slowness. With only two hours left before her own appointment, she was still struggling to draw her eyebrows.

Shi Xuan watched intently as Shen Weixiao clumsily applied and reapplied makeup, hesitant to press too hard. Chuckling softly, she stepped forward, took the eyebrow pencil in one hand, and used the other to sharpen it. You’re such a clumsy girl, she said. Let me do it for you.

Shen Weixiao lowered her gaze, her lips pressed into a tight, secretive line. Even her goddess-like complaints sounded charmingly coquettish.

Sister Xuan, aren’t you even going to ask where I’m going? Shen Weixiao suddenly asked, her voice filled with childlike curiosity, as Shi Xuan continued to trace her face. The question carried an unmistakable air of Don’t you love me anymore?

Shi Xuan cupped Shen Weixiao’s chin and slowly sketched her eyebrows.

Probably sneaking off to party behind my back? Shi Xuan released her hand and gently brushed along the eyebrow contours with the brow brush before adding with a smile, Your eyeliner looks pretty good, just a bit light. Did you used to wear makeup often?

Shen Weixiao followed Shi Xuan’s change of topic. My sister-in-law taught me, she explained. She said I’d need to know how to do my makeup when I graduated and started working, so she dragged me into learning. As she spoke, she grew animated, gesturing like a child. I used my sister-in-law as my model back then, making a complete mess of her face. She even bought me makeup to play around with. Oh, and she’s the one who helped me choose all my skincare products and everything.

Your sister-in-law is so good to you, Shi Xuan murmured. Speaking of which, my dad used to be really good to me too.

Shen Weixiao had never heard Shi Xuan mention her family before. Hearing this, she immediately held her breath, straining her ears to listen intently. But Shi Xuan didn’t continue, and the atmosphere suddenly turned strange.

Breaking the sudden silence, Shen Weixiao blinked and hesitantly explained, Sister Xuan, I’m actually meeting one of my besties today. She has a girlfriend, so you don’t have to worry.

Mm, I understand, Shi Xuan said, nodding with satisfaction as she took a small step back. Suddenly, she pressed her hands on Shen Weixiao’s shoulders, turning her to face the mirror. As if she hadn’t heard the explanation, she smiled and said, This hairstyle—with your bangs pinned up and the rest left down—looks really good on you. Dress warmly it’s quite cold outside.

Shen Weixiao nodded with a beaming smile, knowing Shi Xuan had given her approval. She excitedly examined her reflection for a moment before suddenly glancing at the clock. Her expression changed, and she sprang into action like a wound-up toy. As she rushed out the door, she leaned back in and called out to Shi Xuan, I gave my keys to Xinran. Call me when you’re done, Sister Xuan! We’ll watch a movie together when we get back! 886

Before Shi Xuan could even reply, Shen Weixiao had vanished with a slam of the door. Glancing at the time, Shi Xuan saw it was already 1159 AM, leaving her just over an hour until their agreed meeting time. She gritted her teeth, blaming the little rascal for dawdling. Now she’d have to rush to get there on time.

As she imagined Shen Weixiao’s surprise at seeing her, Shi Xuan conjured up a series of scenarios where the little one would be so furious she’d grind her teeth in frustration—a sight as adorable as a squirrel cracking nuts. If Shen Weixiao got angry at being deceived, Shi Xuan would hold her tight, refusing to let her run away. Even if it meant enduring scolding or even a beating, she was determined to come clean today and end the secrecy.

With this thought, a sudden sense of relief washed over her.

The subway was as crowded as ever, forcing Shi Xuan to stand the entire ride. As she eagerly anticipated the next stop, a knot of nervousness tightened in her stomach. Whether it was the crush of bodies or the turmoil in her own mind, the blush on her cheeks refused to fade, leaving her with a healthy, rosy glow.

Suddenly, the familiar ringtone of her phone pierced the air. Shi Xuan’s face paled the moment she saw the caller ID.