Chapter 212: The Blushing Shen Xi
From the side, Zhao Yuan saw Shen Xi’s face burn bright red, and she squealed as if she had discovered a new continent, "Shen Xi, you’re blushing! So you two really are in a relationship. Is this love?"
Zhao Yuan’s exclamation utterly mortified Shen Xi, and she hurriedly pushed Guan Lei away. "Zhao Yuan, don’t spout nonsense. Nothing is going on between Guan Lei and me! I-it’s hot. The sun is up; that’s why I’m all red."
Shen Xi was so embarrassed that she dared not look at Guan Lei. Naturally, her feeble excuse was not enough to convince the crowd otherwise. They began teasing her, and even Guan Lei lit up with one of his rare smiles at the sight of Shen Xi’s tomato-like complexion.
Guan Lei’s roommates added fuel to the fire when they saw this scene. They gathered in a row and bowed in unison, shouting, "Greetings to our sister-in-law!"
Shen Xi did not feel well. If she stayed any longer, she was liable to combust spontaneously.
Hence, she quickly dragged Zhao Yuan by her arm, hoping to beat a hasty retreat. Her friend was grinning from ear to ear as she did so, and it only made her feel worse.
Guan Lei’s mood improved tremendously as he watched Shen Xi flee from the scene. Shen Xi’s dazed look and blushing face were good indicators that she was, at least, a little interested in him.
Arriving at that conclusion, Guan Lei steepled his fingers, allowing them to trace his bear palms. He could still feel the phantom sensation of Shen Xi’s slender waist against his skin.