Extra 3: Brilliance of Youth 2
Seated in the corner, Yin Bai, turned her head slightly to glance at her, let out a soft snort, and said, “So, your approach is also about getting the contact information and then not staying in touch, right?”
Zuo Jingyou smiled faintly and replied, “Well, it’s my fault. I should have been the one to contact you proactively.”
“Then, Yin Bai, what year are you in and what’s your major?” All this information is supposed to be in these forms, but Yin Bai didn’t fill in any of them. It should have been filled in when entering the information.
Yin Bai pursed her lips and hesitated for a moment before saying, “I’m a freshman majoring in Business Administration.”
Zuo Jingyou understood and said, “Oh~ So you’re a junior sister~”
Yin Bai glanced at her, looking slightly reluctant, as if saying, “Don’t call me junior sister.”
Zuo Jingyou curved her lips and spoke in a soft tone, “Why are you looking at me like that? So fierce.”
She sounded soft, as if she was acting spoiled. For a moment, Yin Bai felt as if she had been electrified, and she couldn’t help but tremble slightly.
Yin Bai glanced at her, feeling somewhat uneasy, and said, “I naturally have a fierce look.”
Zuo Jingyou chuckled lightly and helplessly said, “You saying that doesn’t sound convincing at all. Clearly, you have a face that resembles a marshmallow. How can that be fierce?”
“Ah, but your gaze is quite cold and stern.”
Yin Bai was praised by her again, and she felt her mind freeze for a moment. She pointed at herself uncertainly and said, “Me… sweet?”
Zuo Jingyou nodded earnestly and said, “Hasn’t anyone ever told you about this?”
Yin Bai tugged at the corner of her mouth and said in a sarcastic tone, “Only shameless people like you would say such shameless things.”
Despite Zuo Jingyou’s good temper, facing Yin Bai, who was prickly all over, she couldn’t help but feel a bit impatient.
She raised her hand and tapped Yin Bai’s forehead, sighing, “Don’t use such uncomfortable words while wearing such a cute face.”
“Speak properly.”
Yin Bai raised her hand to cover her forehead and glared at her aggressively, “Aren’t I speaking properly?”
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Zuo Jingyou sighed and looked at her seriously, saying, “Classmate, when interacting with people, it’s necessary to learn the art of language. Being so prickly like you makes it difficult for others to approach you.”
Yin Bai snorted and said indignantly, “I don’t need to interact with people.”
Zuo Jingyou questioned her, “Then why did you come here tonight?”
Yin Bai was momentarily choked and said with a strained voice, “I’m a new member, can’t I come?”
“But by coming here, it means you hope to interact with people, right?”
Yin Bai turned her head and looked at her with seriousness and solemnity, saying, “Do you think that by giving a cold face to so many people tonight, it seems like I want to interact with others?”
Zuo Jingyou blinked and said, “But you do want to interact with me, don’t you?”
Yin Bai was momentarily choked.
Zuo Jingyou raised her hand, propping up her chin, and said seriously, “Do you want to be friends with me?”
Yin Bai snorted and did not deny it.
After all, Zuo Jingyou was good-looking and spoke gently. Yin Bai actually quite liked people like her.
She came today with the intention of making friends with Zuo Jingyou.
Zuo Jingyou continued with determination, reaching out to hold Yin Bai’s hand and saying earnestly, “Since you want to be friends with me, then you need to have a friendly attitude, don’t you think I’m right?”
Yin Bai understood what she meant but still wanted to put up a tough front, saying, “I guess so, reluctantly.”
Seeing this, Zuo Jingyou patted Yin Bai’s shoulder and said with great earnestness, “So, my little friend, if you want to make friends, you need to have the attitude of making friends. Understand? If you want to get along well with me, then speak properly.”
“Don’t be so ambiguous all day long. Clearly, there’s no ill intent, but it still makes people uncomfortable.”
Zuo Jingyou chatted with her for a while and was then approached by other members.
As she walked away, Yin Bai returned to her icy and solitary state, sitting alone in the corner, silently gazing at Zuo Jingyou’s figure for the entire evening, furrowing her brow and pondering why she appeared here and why she was getting close to Zuo Jingyou.
Could it be because she was exceptionally beautiful and gentle? Perhaps that was the reason…
When the gathering came to an end, the newly acquainted students dispersed in groups. Only Yin Bai, throughout the entire evening, ignored everyone except Zuo Jingyou. She didn’t make any friends and even declined the offer from a group of people who suggested to accompany her home. Solitarily, she leaned on her cane and made her way towards the school gate.
After watching her leave alone, Zuo Jingyou greeted the others and headed in Yin Bai’s direction.
In no time, she caught up to Yin Bai. When Yin Bai heard the footsteps and turned to look, she saw Zuo Jingyou walking beside her with a gentle smile, saying, “Yin Bai, which building do you live in? I’ll walk you home.”
Yin Bai raised her gaze and glanced at her, feeling a bit awkward as she said, “I don’t live on campus.”
Zuo Jingyou blinked, looking at her and asking, “Where do you live then? Is it close to the school?”
Yin Bai nodded and replied, “It’s quite close, near the north gate.”
Zuo Jingyou pursed her lips and smiled very gently as she said, “Then let me accompany you. I’ll walk you home.”
Yin Bai looked at her in surprise and said shyly in a soft voice, “Thank you, but it’s not necessary. My family will pick me up at the north gate.”
Zuo Jingyou smiled at her and said, “Then let me walk you to the north gate.”
The two of them then entered the elevator together and walked side by side towards the north gate after coming down from the upper floor.
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Yin Bai had difficulty with her right foot, so it was inevitable that she walked slowly and hesitantly. Zuo Jingyou slowed down her pace, accompanying her by her side.
The campus at night was exceptionally quiet, with a cool breeze that brought a refreshing feeling to the heart. Yin Bai glanced at the silent streetlights and then at the beautiful woman walking beside her, causing her heart to beat rapidly.
Leaning on her cane, she continued to move forward with a steady pace, while racking her brain on how to strike up a conversation.
With Yin Bai’s limited social experience, she truly had no idea what to say at this moment.
Her hesitant gaze was quickly noticed by Zuo Jingyou. Zuo Jingyou used the corner of her eye to observe Yin Bai’s actions and noticed that she would occasionally glance at the streetlights and then at herself, displaying a hesitant and indecisive appearance, which piqued her curiosity.
Unable to help herself, Zuo Jingyou smiled and asked Yin Bai, “What’s wrong?”
Upon hearing her question, Yin Bai pursed her lips and thought for a moment before saying, “I was wondering why you’re not talking.”
“Ah… so that’s what you’re thinking. I thought you didn’t want to talk to me,” Zuo Jingyou retorted.
Yin Bai refuted, “I didn’t mean that.”
“Is that so? Then why haven’t you spoken to me all along the way?”
Yin Bai couldn’t help but lower her gaze to see Zuo Jingyou’s expression. But as she looked down, she saw Zuo Jingyou raising her gaze, softly smiling at her.
Under the ambiguous and misty illumination of the streetlights, Zuo Jingyou’s exquisite and beautiful face inexplicably exuded a hint of youthful innocence, looking charming and lively.
Yin Bai’s heart skipped a beat, and it took her a while to blink and say, “Why should I talk to you?”
Ah, here it comes again, the tone of rebuttal.
Zuo Jingyou sighed and confidently said to Yin Bai, “Because you want to chat with me. If you want to have a conversation with me, you have to take the initiative to start it.”
“But I don’t want to.”
“But I think you do.”
“That’s just your perception.”
After exchanging this somewhat unproductive conversation, Yin Bai hummed and took the initiative to start a conversation with her, “Do… Do you like Shakespeare?”
“Mm, I like it a lot.” Zuo Jingyou nodded and said to Yin Bai, “My favorite is 《Romeo and Juliet》. How about you? What’s your favorite work?”
Yin Bai replied, “《The Little Prince》.”
Zuo Jingyou nodded in understanding. “Ah, little prince. It’s indeed a work that you would like.”
Yin Bai responded in the same manner, saying, “《Romeo and Juliet》 is also a work that you like.”
Yin Bai mentioned one thing and continued to inquire as if checking a household registration, “Then what’s your favorite movie?”
“Mm… 《Titanic》?” Zuo Jingyou responded with uncertainty.
Yin Bai teased, “Why is it a question?”
Zuo Jingyou smiled, her eyes curving. “Because I haven’t watched many movies recently, so I’m not sure if it’s my favorite.”
“Oh, I see. Then what songs do you like?”
“What colors do you like?”
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“Do you prefer cloudy days or sunny days?”
Once the topic was brought up, Yin Bai naturally continued to ask. She was like a curious child, asking questions as they walked. By the time they reached the north gate, Yin Bai had gained a general understanding of the woman beside her.
When Yin Bai arrived at the north gate, her female bodyguard, who was there to pick her up, was already waiting.
A sleek Maserati was parked at the dim school gate, and the female bodyguard in a black suit leaned against the car door, opening it for Yin Bai and inviting her inside.
Zuo Jingyou wasn’t surprised by the grandeur displayed by this rich young lady. After all, a girl like her—clearly from a wealthy family—was raised to be exquisite.
Innocent, arrogant, and somewhat inexperienced in the ways of the world, but adorable.
With these thoughts in mind, Zuo Jingyou urged Yin Bai into the car. After she got in, Zuo Jingyou stood at the school gate, waving goodbye to her.
Yin Bai rolled down the car window and looked up at Zuo Jingyou, who stood by the car with a tall and straight posture. She shouted, “Hey, Zuo Jingyou, can I call you?”
Zuo Jingyou nodded and replied, “Of course, as long as it’s convenient for me, I’ll answer your call.”
Yin Bai smiled slightly, her lips curling, and waved goodbye to her.
After a while, the car carrying Yin Bai left and drove towards the bustling city. Zuo Jingyou stood in place for a while before finally turning to leave.
Just as she turned around, her phone in her pocket started ringing.
Zuo Jingyou unlocked her phone and saw that it was Yin Bai’s number. She couldn’t help but smile. She answered the call and started walking while speaking softly, “Hello? Yin Bai, do you need something?”
Yin Bai cleared her throat and said, “No, let’s continue our previous conversation. What kind of food do you like? Main courses, side dishes, snacks, anything.”
Zuo Jingyou smiled and walked towards her dormitory with the night breeze.
The two of them kept talking on the phone until Zuo Jingyou returned to her dormitory. It was only then that Yin Bai hung up on her end, using the excuse of getting ready for bed.
After the call ended, Zuo Jingyou looked at her phone, smiling with raised eyebrows, and said to herself, “She’s quite considerate.”
To ensure her safety, they stayed on the call the whole time.
Apart from being a bit stubborn and having a sharp tongue, she was actually a pretty good person. Not to mention, she’s so good-looking. Having a beautiful friend is really great.
With these thoughts in mind, Zuo Jingyou decided to cultivate their friendship with Yin Bai.
LP: Author is cooking this for 7 more chapters~
This is a very cute dynamic too