Love Affairs in Melbourne-Chapter 169 - 166 The Gentleman Prefers the Worthy Partner

"I was dumb and expressionless back then," Yan Yan clarified Qi Yi’s confusion.

"He hugged you, and you were still dumbfounded? Looks like you didn’t hate your senior brother that much," Qi Yi continued with his reasoning.

"I didn’t hate him before, but it’s hard to say for the future," Yan Yan confirmed Qi Yi’s inference.

"So, did you have feelings for him in the past?" Qi Yi wouldn’t miss any slight hint.

"Well, I think if I hadn’t met you first, it might have been possible to have feelings for Brother Pili during university.

Back then, he was nothing like the fanatic he is today.

He was elegant and well-mannered, quite appealing to the kids," Yan Yan spoke too honestly, not sure if it was her strength or her flaw.

But Yan Yan didn’t want to hide anything from Qi Yi.

"Did anything ever happen between you two?" Qi Yi decided to ask directly.

"A story? There really wasn’t one, but there were plenty of accidents.

I’ll lay it all out for you, honestly and openly.

During my freshman year, Lei Pili pursued me, but I rejected him, never agreed.

That year, besides Brother Pili, I rejected many others.

Then after coming to Melbourne, there were also a dozen or so.

You know, your girlfriend is talented inside and out, competent and good-looking, fit for public appearances and the kitchen... what else was there?" Yan Yan lifted her head to let Qi Yi help expand her vocabulary.

"Anything else?" Qi Yi couldn’t help but laugh at Yan Yan’s self-praise.

"In a nutshell, a girl like Miss Yan from the Yan Family is in high demand— proper, charming, a true desire of men, it’s only natural," Yan Yan shook her head, giving herself the ultimate praise.

"It seems your boyfriend’s looks are somewhat apologetic," Qi Yi drew a funny conclusion, unable to hold back his amusement.

"How could that be? Who said that? Who got their eyelids glued with super glue 502? Tell me, I’ll help you pry them open," Yan Yan was all in to defend Qi Yi.

"It was your boyfriend who said it, see how you want to pry it open," Qi Yi closed his eyes, letting Yan Yan hastily do the prying, looking completely resigned.

"Oh, then, may I ask this gentleman, would you like me to help open your left eye or your right eye?" Yan Yan asked seriously for the individual’s preference.

"That depends on which one was glued shut," Qi Yi’s logic was always very clear.

"Alright then," Yan Yan tiptoed, kissing Qi Yi’s closed eyes, gradually "unsealing" them.

"I’ve noticed that you now especially enjoy doing all this kissing and cuddling in public," Qi Yi finally regained his normal tone, marked by his usual sarcastic comments.

On a day like today, it would have been strange if Qi Yi continued being as sunny as he had been just a moment ago.

"You make a good point, but it’s still better than secretly holding each other, don’t you think?" Yan Yan felt she was particularly reasonable.

"You and your senior brother seem to have quite the fate, don’t you?" Qi Yi continued with his sarcastic remarks.

"I’m asking you, my boyfriend is so handsome, why would you say his looks are apologetic?" Yan Yan felt she needed to divert back to the previous topic.

"Because he doesn’t have a bunch of people chasing after him," Qi Yi said with a wounded expression.

"How do you feel about that? Are you disappointed?" Yan Yan rubbed Qi Yi’s face with her palm.

"Yeah," Qi Yi nodded firmly.

"Is that so? Then should I, as your master, reward you with a bevy of beautiful young women to take care of our little Xiao Qizi?" Yan Yan replied, giving Qi Yi a threatening look as she spoke.

"Xiao Qizi wouldn’t dare, Xiao Qizi is only meant to serve others." There was one thing Qi Yi knew very well, the world was unfair, the official Yan Yan could start fires, but the commoner Qi Yi could never light a lamp.

"I already lost contact with you when I met Lei Pili.

Think about it. You were out of touch, and Lei Pili couldn’t succeed despite his efforts.

With our current close relationship, where would he stand a chance?

You, just relax.

Senior Brother Lei isn’t the kind to pester relentlessly.

He might have been in Africa too long and caught the enthusiasm of the African people.

That’s why he greeted twice when we met today." Yan Yan felt her guess was very likely correct, though she couldn’t know what Lei Pili was truly thinking.

At least, back when they were at Xiamen University, Lei Pili was absolutely respectful and proper.

.........

After buying the motion sickness medicine and returning to Bao Bao’s café, Qi Yi, loaded with packed food, and the group were ready to set off for their trip to the Great Ocean Road.

Lei Pili came over and asked if Yan Yan and Qi Yi needed any help.

Qi Yi happily accepted Lei Pili’s offer and handed him a large bag, adding, "I’m quite curious about what Yan Yan was like in her freshman year. I’ll need to have a good chat with Senior Brother when there’s a chance."

Qi Yi hadn’t even gotten on the bus yet and he was already putting into practice the idea he had just suggested to Yan Yan—bringing Lei Pili over for a chat.

Lei Pili didn’t know what to feel upon hearing Qi Yi’s words. ƒrēenovelkiss.com

At this moment, Lei Pili, who hadn’t grasped the real situation, didn’t know whether to feel fortunate that he met Yan Yan before Qi Yi, or to regret that he hadn’t been more proactive back then.

If Qi Yi was curious about what Yan Yan was like as a freshman, Lei Pili was immensely curious about something else.

Lei Pili wanted to know how Qi Yi had managed to win over Yan Yan, who only knew how to reject people.

Lei Pili had no reason to refuse Qi Yi’s suggestion; his own curiosity about Yan Yan was certainly greater.

Lei Pili glanced at Yan Yan and noticed she had no objections to this arrangement.

For Yan Yan, being open and honest was the best way to reassure Qi Yi.

And so, as they got back on the bus, a bizarre scene unfolded.

Yan Yan initially wanted to sit on the inside, letting Qi Yi and Lei Pili sit together, but Qi Yi "thoughtfully" let Yan Yan sit between him and Lei Pili.

This picture of the three of them, all happy together, was positively blinding to everyone else in the vehicle.

On the way to the Great Ocean Road, in addition to the scenic views along the route, the strangely harmonious laughter from the peculiar trio in the back of the car filled the air.

Qi Yi also learned for the first time that back at Xiamen University, Yan Yan was known for her bizarre reasons for rejecting people.