406 The Fate of Speaking in Unison (1/2)

Due to her tiptoeing, she lost her balance when she was reaching Ye Lingchen. Her body lurched forward and fell straight into Ye Lingchen.

”Ah!” she screamed.

Ye Lingchen's reaction was quick as lightning, immediately turning around. The next moment, Zhao Liangyin fell straight into his arms.

Her fair arms wrapped around his waist, and Ye Lingchen could almost feel Zhao Liangying's breath on him.

They locked eyes.

Silence ensued.

'What's this? Presenting herself?'

Ye Lingchen's mind went blank, staring awkwardly at Zhao Liangying.

Zhao Liangying's reaction was just as quick. She forced herself to calm down and put on a calm expression. She slowly broke free from Ye Lingchen's arms, then without a word, acted as if nothing had happened. She then slowly walked back from the gazebo.

She knew that there was nothing she could do in that situation. The more she tried to explain, the more it would make things worse. It was better for her to remain silent and act ignorant.

Ye Lingchen watched Zhao Liangying's figure from behind, a frown came onto his face. 'This brat just threw herself at me. Could it be that she was subdued by the porridge I made her last time?'

'Or perhaps she has fallen for my good looks and talents? Sigh, I'm just too extraordinary.'

Zhao Liangying lowered her head. Her long hair covered her blushing face and both her fair hands clasped together, unconsciously playing with her fingernails.

Although she appeared calm, her heart was pumping wildly as though it would jump right out of her anytime. Her cheeks were burning hot.

She could feel Ye Lingchen's gaze on her. At that moment, a foreign feeling bloomed within her heart. It was indescribable, but it made her feel conflicted. For a moment, she lost the ability to think rationally.

”God Ye, dinner will be ready soon. Come join us” Wei Daxun shouted at Ye Lingchen.

Ye Lingchen nodded, then joined them.

Zhao Liangying took a deep breath and felt her own cheeks. After making sure they were no longer burning, she joined them as well. Everyone was already seated, leaving only one empty spot beside Ye Lingchen, leaving her no other choice but to sit next to him.

Seeing Zhao Liangying taking the seat, Ye Lingchen scooted a little to the side.

He had just confirmed his relationship with Zhang Yunxi. Furthermore, apart from Zhang Yunxi, he had owed quite a lot of love debts; it was beyond his ability to handle. Therefore, he naturally tried to maintain some distance.

'What's the meaning of this? Trying to avoid me?'

Seeing Ye Lingchen's actions, Zhao Liangying was stunned.

However, at that moment, she suddenly felt furious—extremely furious.

'It was just an accident earlier. Furthermore, I'm such a beauty. Not only did you fail to appreciate it, you're now avoiding me? Do you hate me that much?'

'Am I covered in disease? I'm not even going near you. Why are you running away? Do you think I'll swallow you whole?'

Beautiful women were naturally confident about their looks. No matter how they acted, even if they claim to not care about appearances, it was just a facade. Taking it seriously would be a big mistake.

Deep within their hearts, they felt proud of their beauty. That was their dignity.

When a day came where they found their beauty being questioned and challenged, they would be extremely sensitive about it.

Zhao Liangying was obviously facing such a situation. She pursed her little lips, then shot an extremely upset look at Ye Lingchen. She almost wanted to interrogate him right there and then.