r18novel Chapter 121 Holding Back
Chapter 121 Holding Back
"Think about it carefully. You wouldn't understand even if I explained it to you." Dong Jianhua snorted, too lazy to argue with Qin Weiming. Anyway, he had figured it out. This silly boy had no idea that Wang Zuxian also had feelings for him.
From Tung Chee-hwa's perspective, there was no need for him to remind Qin Weiming. Why would he remind the kid? He hadn't planned to share any of the benefits with him, nor had he agreed to help him arrange a meeting with Bai Bing.
Tung Chee-hwa was up to no good; he wanted to see if Qin Weiming and Joey Wong could get together.
Even though everyone is young, if you see that Qin Weiming didn't catch up in the end, you might feel a little more at peace with yourself.
Conversely, Joey Wong also questioned Qin Weiming: "Is your relationship with Jiang Min really just casual chatting?"
"Of course, what else could it be but casual conversation? I wasn't familiar with her at all and we'd never even talked before," Qin Weiming said confidently.
Wang Zuxian stared at Qin Weiming suspiciously for a while, then reluctantly let him go. After all, Qin Weiming had already gone this far, and if she still didn't believe him, Wang Zuxian would have no choice but to go to Jiang Min to verify it herself.
However, Joey Wong also knew that she had no connection with Qin Weiming, and at least she couldn't openly seek confirmation from Jiang Min.
However, things always happen unexpectedly.
"Qin Weiming, wait for me after school, it's my turn to clean today." As it was almost time for school to end, Jiang Min came to find Qin Weiming again.
Her face was all smiles, and her genuine expression revealed an undisguised affection that broke the hearts of several male classmates who had long admired Jiang Min.
Several others stared at Qin Weiming with hostility, and if it weren't for the inconvenience of holding a rag or broom, they would have loved to swat him from behind.
"Uh, but it's not my turn to be on duty today," Qin Weiming said without thinking.
He didn't know why Jiang Min had come to see him, but he didn't want to respond, especially since he felt a burning gaze fall directly on his back.
It was truly unbearable. Torn between two conflicting feelings, Qin Weiming had no choice but to bite the bullet and refuse Jiang Min.
Regardless, he had no intention of reciprocating Jiang Min's feelings. He was so decisive when he rejected Jiang Min in the corridor earlier that he thought Jiang Min already understood his meaning.
After all, they were both teenagers in their adolescence. Jiang Min hadn't expected that when she came to see Qin Weiming again and took the initiative to invite him, which was considered giving him face in public, Qin Weiming would refuse her without even thinking, leaving her embarrassed.
For a moment, Jiang Min's mind went blank. She looked at Qin Weiming, not knowing how to react. She had considered all sorts of Qin Weiming's reactions, but she never thought he would reject her.
Wang Zuxian was secretly delighted. She had previously wondered if something had happened between the two of them without her knowledge, but now it seemed that she had misunderstood. Judging from their expressions, Jiang Min was in unrequited love, and Qin Weiming had no feelings for her at all.
This pleased Wang Zuxian greatly, at least she felt that Qin Weiming had not betrayed her, and that his rejection of Jiang Min was quite upright.
"I'm sorry, I really have something to do. Please arrange to meet someone else." Qin Weiming still looked apologetic, but his refusal was firm.
He was aware of Jiang Min's feelings, but unfortunately, Qin Weiming preferred to act decisively in such matters, not wanting to leave the little girl with any lingering thoughts.
Jiang Min was left standing there bewildered in the wind for a while before she stammered, "Oh, is that so? Then I'll go find my friend to wait for me. You go ahead."
"Okay." Qin Weiming still managed to ease the atmosphere with just two words, then, ignoring the stares of Wang Zuxian and Dong Jianhua, he quickly packed his things and left.
He looked as if he was afraid that Jiang Min would chase after him.
Wang Zuxian was barely holding back her laughter. She quickly grabbed a bag, took long strides, and hurried after Qin Weiming's retreating figure, calling out, "Ah Ming, wait for me!"
"Shh, keep your voice down." Qin Weiming felt guilty and embarrassed. He wished Wang Zuxian would keep her voice down.
However, Joey Wong refused. She called out Qin Weiming's name loudly: "I told you to wait for me, why are you running so fast?"
"Alright, alright, I know, you've already won her over, haven't you?" Qin Weiming said speechlessly, standing still and glaring at Wang Zuxian.
Wang Zuxian then slowly walked up to him, no longer teasing him. She was afraid of angering Qin Weiming. Even though Qin Weiming had a good temper, Wang Zuxian had seen him truly angered.
"Why did you run so fast? I couldn't catch up with you." Wang Zuxian caught up with him and then accused him first.
Qin Weiming gave a wry smile: "Didn't you hear what Jiang Min said just now? If I stay where I am, she'll probably hate me even more."
"That's just her overthinking it. She didn't make any promises to you, and she just came over wanting to go with you. You rejected her so readily, and you didn't keep her hanging on. What's there for her to be unhappy about?" Wang Zuxian didn't care. She had initially cared a little about Jiang Min, but after seeing Qin Weiming's attitude, she felt that she didn't need to care anymore.
Given Qin Weiming's attitude, even if Jiang Min had some inappropriate thoughts about Qin Weiming, it would be impossible for her to succeed.
To be honest, Joey Wong was very satisfied with Qin Weiming's attitude; at least he didn't seem to have any intention of dragging Jiang Min along.
While Qin Weiming was still pondering what Wang Zuxian meant, he suddenly understood when he saw her looking disdainfully at the side of the classroom.
Wang Zuxian has experienced far too many subtle hints of affection like those from Jiang Min.
It seems that Wang Zuxian already knew Jiang Min's intentions when she walked up to his table, with her legs crossed. Fortunately, he didn't have any ulterior motives, otherwise it would have backfired. Qin Weiming was immediately relieved.
However, he was still smiling at Joey Wong. Since Joey Wong already understood his meaning, he didn't want to say anything more. After all, it didn't matter whether he said it or not.
Besides, everyone understands what Jiang Min means. Since they haven't said it out loud, Jiang Min won't come looking for Qin Weiming again. As long as she still has a shred of girlish pride, she probably won't come to Qin Weiming and run into a wall again.
Wang Zuxian looked at Qin Weiming with considerable puzzlement: "I didn't notice before. You were just chatting with her, yet she developed such a good impression of you?"
"Maybe they discovered my humor, wit, and talent; after all, I'm quite charming." Qin Weiming shamelessly boasted, prompting Wang Zuxian to roll her eyes at him: "Shut up! Who was it that trembled with fear when she came to you?"