CHAPTER 51 — "ON THE WAY TO THE TURTLE"
The courtyard was quiet.
Too quiet.
Bai Qianlan stood there, hands clasped behind her back, eyes fixed on Ling Yifan, waiting.
Chen Wulian held his breath dramatically. Long Hao crossed his arms. Ouyang Xue'er watched with open curiosity.
Ling Yifan exhaled slowly.
Then—
"If you're okay," he said, voice steady but sincere,"with a guy like me…"
He looked directly at Bai Qianlan.
"…then I'd be happy too."
~Author - How Cute, such a cutie patootie.
For half a second—
Silence.
Then Bai blinked.
"…That's it?"
Ling Yifan frowned slightly.
"…That's honest."
She laughed.
A real laugh.
"You're the one who's Mr. Perfectionist," she teased. "Did you forget?"
The tension shattered instantly.
Chen threw his arms into the air.
"HOOOOORAY—!!"
Ouyang joined in without hesitation.
"CONGRATULATIONS!"
Ling Yifan stiffened.
"…You don't need to shout."
Too late.
Chen grinned like a demon.
And looked to Ling Yifan and Long Hao.
