I'm In Love With the Guy I Grew Up With
Chapter 141: Love Me or Him 4

Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Love Me or Him 4

In the dark depths of his eyes, it was as if a fierce storm was swirling, his presence so formidable it took one’s breath away.

Ning Xixi braced herself and gave a small "Hmm."

She lowered her head, fidgeting with the hem of her shirt like a child who had done something wrong.

Ji Yebai saw her admit it and sneered coldly, grabbing her wrist: "Come with me!"

Ning Xixi’s body trembled, truly frightened by Ji Yebai!

This side of him, so unfamiliar...

It was as if he might devour her alive at any second!

"Let go of her." Gong Xiu’s voice was light, tinged with exhaustion, "It was me who took the initiative to ask her out, don’t misunderstand."

Gong Xiu’s defense only intensified the smoky tension in the air!

"I, young master, refuse to let go!" Ji Yebai tightened his eyes like a defiant emperor. "Why must you force Xixi to stay by your side?! Do you know what she wants? Don’t bully her just because you are from the Ji Family!"

"Heh, you speak as if you’re so noble. Tone down your Holy Father attitude! Whether she likes me or not, she belongs to me!" Ji Yebai spoke with a sneering laugh, "On the other hand, you, you’ve been snatching things from me since we were young, yet when have you ever won?!"

Ning Xixi felt as though a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head; Despite the coffee shop’s heater being on, she felt cold from head to toe!

An object? To Ji Yebai, was she merely an "object" to compete over?

Gong Xiu clenched his fists but dared not strike.

First, for fear of hurting Ning Xixi; second, he stood no chance against Ji Yebai.

"Xixi..." His lips trembled as he filled his gaze with sorrow, "Do you like me?"

Only if you affirm your liking, my belated sincerity will have meaning.

"I..." Ning Xixi hesitated, intending to speak.

"Shut up, you wench!" Ji Yebai ruthlessly cut her off, his eyes brimming with murderous intent, "Dare to utter one word, and I’ll strangle you!"

He was too afraid, too afraid to hear the words "like you" from Ning Xixi’s mouth.

Ning Xixi nervously licked her lips and took the initiative to hold Ji Yebai’s hand, pressing gently in his palm as if to soothe him.

This small gesture undoubtedly pleased Ji Yebai, his aggressive aura slightly softened as he tightly enveloped Ning Xixi’s small hand!

Seeing this scene, Gong Xiu’s gaze grew even more pained.

He gave a bitter smile and asked the question that had plagued his heart for many days: "Xixi, the person you like, is it Ji Yebai?"

Ning Xixi stared blankly, her mouth agape: "Huh?"

Gong Xiu took a deep breath, "Or let me rephrase, do you love me or him, hmm?"

Uh... Why must there always be a choice?

Ji Yebai’s burning gaze focused on Ning Xixi, pressuring her as if forcing her to choose him.

"Gong Xiu." Ning Xixi softly called his name, "I think... I’ve never truly understood what liking is. Blindly following you, treating you like the sunshine. Growing for you, changing for you, becoming a different Ning Xixi for you. But the one I liked, was the you that I weaved into my dreams.

Now I finally understand, my dream has ended. From now on, I want to be myself, to live not as the person you wish to see.

I’m sorry for the troubles I’ve caused you all this time. I’m sorry."

Ji Yebai stared unblinkingly at Ning Xixi, his dark eyes growing brighter!

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