Chapter 33.2: Doubts
But if their status didn’t change, the room problem wouldn’t be resolved…
Jian Sichun looked up at Shi Hai with a pitiful expression, like a stray cat meowing from inside a cardboard box.
“So, does this mean I’ll be kicked out…?”
“I’m the one who’s going to be kicked out. My mother has already agreed to lend you the room, so she will definitely not go back on her word.”
“Ugh, Mom is so nice… Wait, you’re not planning to move back to the dorm, are you?”
“That was the plan, but since someone offered to help, I probably won’t need to move out.”
“Who is it?”
At that moment, Shi Hai glanced toward the living room and gestured outside the room.
“Look, the person who’s offering you the room has arrived.”
“Huh?”
Jian Sichun leaned out to look into the living room and then made eye contact with Zhu Lingjie, who was coming towards Shi Hai’s room.
Zhu Lingjie, too, knew Shi Hai’s waking time very well.
However, unlike Jian Sichun, she didn’t barge in immediately but waited a bit to give Shi Hai time to get dressed and freshen up.
Seeing Jian Sichun, Zhu Lingjie smiled first and greeted her friendly.
“Good morning…”
“Oh! Good morning!”
Jian Sichun realized that it was this childhood friend who was offering her room.
“So, you’re the one lending me the room?”
Although it sounded like she was demanding, Jian Sichun’s tone wasn’t offensive at all.
Jian Sichun naturally expressed her emotions, and her expressions were rich and accurate in conveying her thoughts.
This is completely opposite to Zhu Lingjie, and both girls can be said to be the two extremes of “movement” and “stillness”.
“Yes… if you don’t mind…”
“Why would I mind? I’m grateful!”
“Then it’s settled…”
“So, we’ll be roommates! Let’s get along well!”
Jian Sichun immediately walked up and took Zhu Lingjie’s hands, shaking them up and down enthusiastically.
Although it was a bit of a pity that she couldn’t live with Shi Hai, living next door wasn’t so bad either.
She could visit anytime and closely observe Zhu Lingjie to determine if she was a good match for Shi Hai.
As a roommate, she could also build a closer relationship, become best friends…
Such a development was exactly what Jian Sichun hoped for.
If she decided Zhu Lingjie was the perfect choice, she could help her transition from childhood friend to girlfriend.
As for potential conflicts or falling out… that would be a long way off, and it might not even come to that.
If they really became close sisters, it would be a fair competition, with the loser stepping aside, but they could still be friends.
Jian Sichun optimistically anticipated this perfect outcome.
Now, let’s be amicable roommates.
Zhu Lingjie maintained her composure but was deeply puzzled.
She noticed that Jian Sichun genuinely wanted to get along with her, rather than just putting on an act.
Zhu Lingjie is a sensitive person. Although she has been taciturn since childhood, this also gives her more time to observe other people’s expressions.
Therefore, she is very good at interpreting other people’s expressions, and can even notice micro-expressions that ordinary people cannot perceive.
Her previous ‘friends’ in high school were all nice on the surface but spoke ill of her behind her back.
However, Jian Sichun didn’t seem like a scheming girl.
At least when she said, “Let’s get along well,” her gaze was sincere and straightforward.
So why was Jian Sichun being so friendly?
Didn’t she see herself as a threat? Or did she not have any romantic intentions towards Shi Hai?
Were they really just very good friends? Is that why Shi Hai was always single in the future?
But if they were such good friends, why had Shi Hai never mentioned Jian Sichun?
If they were just friends, Shi Hai’s personality meant he wouldn’t hide it from her.
Even if Jian Sichun were his girlfriend, Shi Hai would likely be open about it, because Zhu Lingjie trusted Shi Hai not to deceive her.
Yet, in the memories of her past life, there wasn’t even a hint of Jian Sichun, as if she didn’t exist…
Had they fallen out? Or had something else happened?
Jian Sichun…
What really happened between her and Shi Hai?