The Cold Goddess Always Wants to Turn Me Gay (GL) - Chapter 11

Wei Zhi stared at her phone, her expression dark. Her grip on the paintbrush tightened as she silently faced off with the person on the other end of the line. After a while, the caller seemed to give up, and the phone finally went quiet.

She turned her attention back to the model and picked up the brush again.

Buzz buzz…

The phone vibrated again—this time, it lasted longer.

When it rang for the third time, Wei Zhi looked at the caller ID lighting up the screen once more. Her eyes filled with frustration. Was this person not going to stop?

She reached out and swiped to answer, pressing the phone to her ear with a cold expression.

“Why didn’t you answer your father’s calls?” Wei Shenghong’s voice came through immediately, full of accusation.

“I have no reason to answer your calls.”

“You—” On the other end, he took several deep breaths, clearly trying to control his anger. “Didn’t you say you’d come home today?”

“I don’t remember promising that,” Wei Zhi replied with a cold laugh.

“Even if you weren’t coming, you should’ve said something.”

“There’s nothing to talk about between us.”

“That’s enough! Even if you blame me, you shouldn’t act like this. Do you know Uncle Qian and the others waited all day for you at home?” Wei Shenghong finally lost his temper and shouted.

“You know full well that I…” Her voice suddenly paused. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself before continuing. “I don’t want to become like you.”

“That incident was just an accident—”

“……”

***

When Yu Xinxin woke up, it was nearly dark. Out of habit, she grabbed her phone and saw a WeChat message.

“Xinxin, something came up. I can’t have dinner with you tonight. I’ll pick you up later and take you to the train station.”

“Okay, take care of your stuff,” she replied casually.

She looked around the room—Wei Zhi wasn’t back yet. Since she needed to stay up all night, Yu Xinxin figured she should eat first. After getting ready, she headed to the cafeteria. By the time she finished eating, it was already completely dark outside. Seeing that there was still time, she decided to take a walk around the playground—there wasn’t much to do in the dorm anyway.

“When will you be back? I’ll be heading to the station soon. Just letting you know,” she texted Wei Zhi, in case she left before Wei Zhi returned.

***

Wei Zhi downed the glass of wine on the table in one gulp. Her head buzzed, and the noisy surroundings were making her irritable. Why had she come to such a loud place?

After hanging up the phone, she had wandered aimlessly like a shell of a person. Without realizing it, she ended up here—a bar near the school. The neon lights flashed from all directions, and people danced all around her.

She frowned and finished another drink. Her stomach was starting to burn. She was just about to leave when her phone lit up—it was Yu Xinxin.

She read the message and let out a bitter smile. She opened the chat and hovered her finger over the voice call button. Her heart felt heavy with things she couldn’t talk about, things that crushed her. She wondered, if it was Xinxin… maybe, just maybe, she could let herself go for once.

The music was giving her a splitting headache. She had definitely drunk too much tonight. The burning in her stomach was getting worse. She must be drunk—why else would she even think about calling?

Just as she was about to lock her phone and leave, someone bumped into her from behind, and the voice call was accidentally dialed. She froze for a second—and by the time she reacted, the call had already connected.

“Hello, Wei Zhi?”

“……”

Wei Zhi didn’t answer. From the other end came loud, thumping music. Yu Xinxin sounded concerned.

“Where are you? Why is it so noisy?”

“I… I’m outside. I’ll be back soon.” Her voice was airy, as if she wasn’t quite there. She raised a hand to rub her pounding head.

“You’ve been drinking? Where are you? I’ll come find you.” Yu Xinxin sounded urgent. From her voice, Wei Zhi seemed quite drunk, and the noise in the background made her worry even more.

“I’m fine. Don’t worry… Hey, pretty girl, you alone? Want a drink?” A strange man’s voice cut in—his tone sleazy and unwelcome.

Now Yu Xinxin was really worried. Her voice rose, “Where are you, exactly?”

“……”

The call disconnected.

Yu Xinxin stared at the phone, heart racing. Where had Wei Zhi gone so late? And who was that man?

Wei Zhi glared coldly at the man in front of her. He had just tried to touch her shoulder, and she had shoved him away. Glancing at her phone again, she saw the call had ended.

“Get lost.”

“You’re drunk. Why don’t I take you home…” His eyes roamed over her, full of ill intent.

“I said get lost. Or I’ll call the police.” Her sharp gaze turned icy.

A security guard nearby had been watching the whole time. Wei Zhi’s appearance was too striking, and drunk people often lost their judgment. When they saw a pretty girl, trouble wasn’t far off.

“Miss, do you need help?” the guard asked politely.

The man glanced over, then left, annoyed.

Once the situation seemed under control, the guard walked away.

Buzz buzz… Her phone vibrated again—it was Yu Xinxin.

She picked up the call.

“Where are you? Tell me.”

“I’m okay. Just had a bit to drink at a bar.”

“I’m coming to get you.”

“No need—you’ve got a train to catch, don’t you?” Wei Zhi’s voice softened. “The bar’s close to campus. I’ll head back on my own.”

“Are you sure?” Yu Xinxin still wasn’t convinced.

“Really, I’m fine… ah—” A sudden sharp pain stabbed through her stomach. She clenched her fists, sweat pouring from her forehead. She had no choice but to end the call.

Hearing that cry of pain, Yu Xinxin panicked even more. She called again—no answer. Something had happened.

Where was she?

A bar? Near campus?

There was a bar near the school.

She rushed there. As soon as she stepped in, the blaring music assaulted her ears. Scanning the crowd, she spotted a familiar figure in the corner—next to her stood a man, probably a security guard.

Yu Xinxin ran over, and only when she got close did she see Wei Zhi’s face—deathly pale, brows furrowed, sweat dripping from her forehead. She was clearly in pain.

“What’s wrong?” Yu Xinxin asked, panicked.

“What are you doing here?” Wei Zhi’s voice trembled. She was clearly in agony.

“If I didn’t come, what would you have done? Where does it hurt?”

“Is this your friend, miss?” the security guard asked. When Wei Zhi nodded, he turned to Yu Xinxin. “She looks like she’s in serious pain. You should take her to the hospital.”

“Yes, okay.”

Yu Xinxin helped her up. She hadn’t expected Wei Zhi to be so light and nearly stumbled.

With the guard’s help, they got into a taxi and went to the nearest hospital.

On the way, Wei Zhi was in so much pain she couldn’t speak. Yu Xinxin held her close, heart aching. She had never seen Wei Zhi like this before. Normally so cool and aloof, just a glance from her was enough to keep people away.

***Outside the ER.

The hallway lights were a harsh white. Yu Xinxin sat alone on a bench, face pale, heart pounding.

She had just turned 18 and been spoiled her whole life. The worst thing she had experienced was when her father had appendicitis two years ago. She hadn’t even been home for it—she only found out after he was discharged.

Watching someone she cared about being wheeled into the emergency room for the first time was terrifying. Wei Zhi’s pained expression was burned into her mind. How much must it have hurt to make someone so stoic look like that?

Just as her mind spiraled, her phone rang. It was Lu Chen. She suddenly remembered—the train.

“Hello? Lu Chen?”

Lu Chen had been waiting downstairs at her dorm for ages. She hadn’t replied to texts or answered calls, so he kept trying.

As soon as she answered, he noticed something was wrong in her voice.

“Xinxin, what’s wrong?”

“I’m okay. I’m at the hospital…”

“Hospital?! Are you hurt? Which hospital?”

“I’m fine. It’s Wei Zhi. She’s in the ER.”

Relieved she wasn’t hurt, Lu Chen assumed she’d just been scared.

“Which hospital? I’ll come to you.”

“I’m at XXX Hospital.”

Lu Chen arrived quickly—just ten minutes later. When he saw her, he felt a stab of worry. Her face was pale, and she looked shaken.

He hurried over. “It’s okay, Xinxin. Don’t worry.”

Seeing someone familiar calmed her a little. But as soon as she relaxed, the fear hit her again. Her eyes turned red, and tears started falling.

Just as Lu Chen reached out to wipe her tears, the ER doors opened.

Wei Zhi was wheeled out, still pale, but at least calm.

“Are any of you family?” the nurse asked.

“We’re her classmates,” Yu Xinxin replied.

“She had acute gastric bleeding and needs to stay in the hospital for observation. You should inform her family or a teacher to handle the paperwork,” the doctor said. Then he turned to Wei Zhi. “You had part of your stomach removed, and you still went drinking?”

“You had stomach surgery?!” Yu Xinxin exclaimed. “That’s why your stomach’s so bad?”

Wei Zhi saw the tears in Yu Xinxin’s eyes and felt a pang of guilt. Her voice softened, “Sorry I made you worry.” The usual coldness was gone—she looked like a child who’d done something wrong.

Yu Xinxin couldn’t bear to scold her.

“No more drinking. Eat properly and take care of yourself.”

“Okay,” Wei Zhi replied with a faint smile.

Then Yu Xinxin remembered what the doctor had said. She pulled out her phone. “Do you want me to call your parents or a teacher?”

“No. Don’t call them,” Wei Zhi said firmly.

“But—”

“I’ll go handle the admission,” Lu Chen interrupted. “You stay with her.”

“Thank you,” Wei Zhi said softly.

“It’s nothing—we’re classmates.”

He followed the nurse to sort out the paperwork.