The Moon Shines on Me (GL) - Chapter 16

“Sisters, just eating and drinking is a bit boring, why don’t we play a game?” Lin Qinghuan clapped her hands, drawing everyone’s attention.

The group, giving face to the birthday girl, cheered and said, “Sure, what game should we play?”

Lin Qinghuan pondered for a moment, then suddenly slapped her thigh: “Then… we’ll play Truth or Dare.”

Hearing this, everyone laughed and clamored, “Let’s play, just don’t back out.”

“I won’t back out, I won’t back out.”

Lin Qinghuan specially invited Shen Yuan and Gu Shiwei to play. Gu Shiwei originally didn’t want to participate, but Lin Qinghuan kept winking at her secretively and gave Shen Yuan a few meaningful glances.

Gu Shiwei understood immediately, nodded, and agreed.

Lin Qinghuan: Okay! The show! Begins!

They unanimously decided to spin a bottle to determine the Unlucky One.

The Unlucky One could freely choose either Truth or Dare, and if they couldn’t do either, they would have to drink a penalty shot.

The first round, the bottle wobbled and stopped in front of Ji Xiao.

Ji Xiao froze, involuntarily looking across at Gu Shiwei.

A moment later, she pursed her lips and said, “I choose Truth.”

The question on the card was:

[Who was your first love?]

Hmph.                                          

Lin Qinghuan was amused; how hard could this be to answer?

As far as she knew, because Ji Xiao had been secretly in love with Gu Shiwei for so many years, she hadn’t dated anyone at all.

But the next second, Lin Qinghuan was dumbfounded. Ji Xiao actually said nothing and chose to drink.

Ji Xiao slightly frowned as she looked at Gu Shiwei, holding the glass and waiting for a few seconds.

Gu Shiwei seemed not to be keen on playing these kinds of games; her gaze was intentionally or unintentionally fixed on Shen Yuan, not sparing Ji Xiao a single glance.

Ji Xiao resignedly raised her head and drank the glass of wine.

Ji Xiao wasn’t a drinker. After one glass, her face flushed completely.

Her eyes were glistening slightly, and she gazed at Gu Shiwei across from her with undisguised infatuation.

Something is up.

Everyone couldn’t help but gossip, speculating if Ji Xiao was perhaps having a secret relationship with Gu Shiwei.

“Done drinking.”

Gu Shiwei finally turned her head to look, and after catching Ji Xiao’s suddenly resentful eyes, Gu Shiwei frowned.

Shen Yuan watched the drama, observing their expressions back and forth several times. She squinted, calmly picked a grape, and put it in her mouth.

As the sweet, juicy grape burst in her mouth, the bottle for the second round also wobbled and stopped in front of Shen Yuan.

Shen Yuan, who was watching the show, was speechless.

Lin Qinghuan excitedly rubbed her hands, impatiently asking Shen Yuan:

[Truth or Dare?]

[Truth.]

[Are you a straight girl (Zhi Nü)?]

In an instant, everyone in the room looked at Shen Yuan, and Gu Shiwei also turned her head almost imperceptibly.

Would Shen Yuan like women?

[Yes.]

Everyone: “???”

Lin Qinghuan: “Huh??”

Gu Shiwei is bold; she dares to provoke a straight girl.

Sure enough, falling for a straight girl is the fate of most lesbians.

But it’s okay; Gu Shiwei has always had smooth sailing with her studies and career. It’s time for her to suffer a little in love.

Lin Qinghuan gloated, glancing sideways at the silent Gu Shiwei, feeling like she was about to shatter.

“It’s you again, Shen Yuan.”

Shen Yuan stared expressionlessly at the bottleneck pointing straight at her, pursed her lips, and said, “This time, I choose Dare.”

The content on the card was:

[Drink the wine from the glass of the person nearest to you.]

Nearest?

Shen Yuan turned to look at Gu Shiwei, her gaze happening to meet her light eyes.

Shen Yuan stared blankly under everyone’s gaze and slowly reached for Gu Shiwei’s wine glass.

Just as her lips touched the rim of the glass, Shen Yuan’s slender wrist was caught by a long hand.

Gu Shiwei pressed Shen Yuan’s hand down, took the wine from her hand, and drank it in one gulp.

After three consecutive drinks, the crowd erupted in cheers.

Shen Yuan looked at Gu Shiwei, who was blocking her, her eyelashes fluttering slightly, and she softly said thank you.

Gu Shiwei gently squeezed Shen Yuan’s wrist through the clothing, then looked up and said to the crowd, “Excuse me, Miss Shen has a stomach condition. I drank it for her.”

Gu Shiwei seemed perfectly fine after three glasses of wine; her face wasn’t red, and her breath wasn’t ragged. Although some people initially had reservations, seeing Gu Shiwei drink three consecutive shots, they no longer had any objections.

However, everyone secretly wondered what exactly was the relationship between Miss Gu and Shen Yuan that she would lower herself to block drinks for her.

The people who had just thought Gu Shiwei was dating Ji Xiao immediately switched to shipping Shen Yuan and Gu Shiwei.

In the corner, Ji Xiao sensed the subtle shift in the atmosphere and clenched her fists, her chest heaving with anger.

She wished she could confront Gu Shiwei right then and there, “Didn’t you say you were just friends? Why are you blocking a drink for Shen Yuan?”

No one noticed Ji Xiao’s distress, and the small interlude on the floor quickly passed.

Everyone continued to play.

“Yo, Lin Qinghuan, it’s your turn.”

Lin Qinghuan had expected this tonight. She crossed her arms and leaned back on the sofa, calmly waiting for their question.

[Do you have someone you like?]

[Yes.]

Gu Shiwei raised an eyebrow.

Shen Yuan also looked curiously at Lin Qinghuan.

Hearing Lin Qinghuan say this, everyone started teasing her, asking, “You’ve hidden it well, what’s their name? Are they here?”

“Hehe, I don’t know their name, and they’re not here.” Lin Qinghuan has been single since birth (mǔ dān) for over twenty years. As a medical student and workaholic, she couldn’t find a girlfriend and could only indulge in reading yuri novels and shipping virtual couples (kē CP). Later, through this, she got to know a netizen, and she’s currently in a one-sided crush on that netizen.

Everyone wanted to ask more, but Lin Qinghuan waved them off, unwilling to talk anymore.

She muttered, “Again, again. Ask more if I lose.”

The room became lively again.

This time, the bottle inconsiderately stopped in front of Gu Shiwei.

Gu Shiwei chose Truth.

Considering Gu Shiwei’s status, no one dared to ask overly provocative questions, planning to just gloss over it.

However, Ji Xiao, hearing their plan to ask irrelevant questions, couldn’t sit still. She stood up and raised her voice:

“Sister Shiwei, do you have someone you like?”

Because of her eagerness, Ji Xiao couldn’t control her agitated emotions, and her voice was a little strained and broken. The noisy room instantly fell silent.

Gu Shiwei replied, [Yes.]

Ji Xiao’s face suddenly turned pale. She asked again, “Are they here?”

Gu Shiwei took a sip of wine and said flatly, “Yes.”

Ji Xiao’s body swayed a few times, and she sat back down on the sofa.

Everyone’s gaze fell on Shen Yuan for a while, then on Ji Xiao, secretly guessing their relationships with Gu Shiwei.

Lin Qinghuan: “Hahaha, it’s you again, Gu Shiwei.”

The bottle coincidentally stopped in front of Gu Shiwei again.

Gu Shiwei was silent for a few seconds, then chose Dare.

[Hold hands with any person here until the end of the game.]

Everyone was shocked by this challenge. Asking Gu Shiwei, who is a germaphobe, to hold hands with someone else?

Is this really allowed?

Everyone nervously watched Gu Shiwei, wondering who she would choose to hold hands with.

Ji Xiao clenched her fists, staring intently at Gu Shiwei across from her. If one looked closely, one could see her hands trembling slightly.

Lin Qinghuan saw the tense atmosphere and intended to help Gu Shiwei, but as soon as her hand moved out, Gu Shiwei shot her a warning look.

Lin Qinghuan sheepishly retracted her hand.

The next second, Gu Shiwei raised her left hand, and clasped tightly with it was Shen Yuan’s right hand.

Both hands were beautiful, fair, slender, and well-defined, tightly pressed together, creating an intimate and enchanting atmosphere.

The crowd cheered once again.

Ten seconds ago, Shen Yuan, to repay Gu Shiwei’s great kindness in blocking the drink for her, had voluntarily grabbed Gu Shiwei’s hand, which was hanging by her side.

The moment their fingers intertwined, a secretive smile curled at the corner of Gu Shiwei’s mouth.

Afterward, she squeezed Shen Yuan’s hand and raised it.

In the corner, Ji Xiao clenched her fists.

Didn’t she say they were just friends? With so many people here, why did she have to choose Shen Yuan to hold hands with?

Everyone in the room had different thoughts. Shen Yuan lowered her head and leisurely fiddled with her sports watch, quietly raising the alarm parameters a bit.

“Again, again…”

After more than ten more rounds, almost everyone on the floor had been pointed at a few times, resulting in many laughs.

During this time, Gu Shiwei kept a tight grip on Shen Yuan’s hand.

Shen Yuan had a cold constitution, and her hands were always cool, which was very comfortable to hold.

Gu Shiwei was reluctant to let go, but she couldn’t help but frown when she looked at the time on her phone.

It was half past ten, and Shen Yuan’s bedtime was in half an hour.

“Shen Yuan, we should go home,” Gu Shiwei said.

“Mm.” Shen Yuan leaned against the sofa, seeming already tired. She nodded and tried to let go of Gu Shiwei’s hand, but Gu Shiwei, noticing her movement, gripped tighter.

After saying goodbye to everyone, Gu Shiwei stood up, pulling Shen Yuan along, intending to leave.

Lin Qinghuan looked at Gu Shiwei curiously: “It’s only half past ten, and you’re leaving already? In a rush to put out a fire?”

Gu Shiwei: “…”

Gu Shiwei: “I have to work tomorrow.”

Hearing Gu Shiwei say this, Lin Qinghuan looked at Shen Yuan, who was quietly standing next to her.

A few seconds later, Lin Qinghuan nodded thoughtfully, said ‘oh,’ and waved her hand, no longer trying to keep them.

Gu Shiwei walked a few steps, then paused. She turned back, scanned the room, and smiled, saying, “Put tonight’s drinks on my tab.”

Lin Qinghuan, who had been slightly disappointed by Gu Shiwei’s early departure, instantly beamed and threw a few air kisses at Gu Shiwei, “Love you, big sis, sleep early, sweet dreams o(*￣3￣*)ブ”

Gu Shiwei ignored Lin Qinghuan’s mushy gestures and pulled Shen Yuan away faster.

“Sister Shiwei, are you leaving?”

Ji Xiao, seeing Gu Shiwei about to walk out of the room, abruptly stood up from the sofa.

Hearing the voice from behind, Gu Shiwei paused.

She turned to look at Ji Xiao, a question in her eyes: “Mm, what’s wrong?”

Ji Xiao lowered her head to hide the reluctance in her eyes. The next second, she looked up slightly, gazing at Gu Shiwei pitifully and said, “Sister Shiwei, could you drive me home? I’ve been drinking tonight and can’t drive.”

As soon as Ji Xiao’s words came out, everyone in the room quieted down simultaneously.

Shen Yuan’s eyes flickered, and she carefully observed Ji Xiao’s face.

Ji Xiao had a delicate, pitiable appearance, completely different from Shen Yuan’s cold-style look. From Ji Xiao’s previous actions, she likely had some feelings for Gu Shiwei, but anyone with eyes could tell that Gu Shiwei didn’t seem to feel the same way about her.

Ji Xiao herself probably sensed this, yet she still chose to use this ambiguous request to test Gu Shiwei’s feelings for her. Her method of pursuing someone… Shen Yuan couldn’t say whether it was right or wrong, as her understanding of dating was purely theoretical, with no practical experience. But in terms of effect… Shen Yuan thought it probably wouldn’t be very good.

Indeed, hearing Ji Xiao’s words, Gu Shiwei didn’t react much. She said in a mild tone, “I’ve also been drinking and can’t drive.”

Ji Xiao’s body swayed a few times. She glanced at Gu Shiwei’s and Shen Yuan’s interlocked hands, her eyes dimming.

Gu Shiwei: “We’ll be going now.”

After Gu Shiwei finished speaking, she led the still-unresponsive Shen Yuan out of the room. As Shen Yuan left, she looked back and happened to catch Ji Xiao staring at her strangely.

Noticing Shen Yuan’s backward glance, Gu Shiwei’s pace suddenly slowed: “Shen Yuan, is she very pretty?”

Shen Yuan blinked blankly: “Huh?”

“Is Lin Qinghuan very pretty?”

As they left the bar, Gu Shiwei suddenly gripped Shen Yuan’s wrist, pulling her close into an almost face-to-face distance.

Gu Shiwei had been drinking, and her body temperature was a bit high. Her scorching palm pressed tightly against the skin of Shen Yuan’s wrist, as if it would burn a hole in her skin.

Shen Yuan stared at Gu Shiwei’s displeased expression. After a few seconds of thought, she concluded:

Gu Shiwei is jealous.

Why? Is Gu Shiwei worried that I’m trying to steal her best friend?

“Shen Yuan, are you really a straight girl?”