479 No Way Ou (2/2)

”Don't assume things. My shirt got torn, so he offered his jacket to help. There is no other context behind it.”

”Really?” challenged Xiu with her yes and Ying resigned.

”Okay, he was flirting as well. But...”

”There you have it!” Xiu didn't let her finish at all. ”I love straightforward people. If he can so boldly say that he is interested in you, why are you not willing to take a chance?”

”But I don't even know him,” argued Ying.

”That's the whole point of dating. But if you'll keep hesitating, how are you gonna get to know him?” Placing her hand on Ying's shoulder, she went on, ”If you really want me to believe that you are trying to move on, then make an effort. You can close the door to your heart but at least leave a window open. Or else, you'll suffocate yourself.”

”So, you really think that I should take him out for a meal to extend my gratitude for his help?”

”That's a good idea. But how will you contact him?”

”He gave me his WeChat id,” answered Ying.

Xiu lightly teased Ying with her shoulder as she said, ”Oh, he's not coming slow. So, when are you taking him out?”

”I haven't decided yet.”

”What's there to think about? Don't waste your time thinking. It's time for action. Didn't you hear me say, time is money? You also need to cash it. And you particularly need to cash it double since you wasted so much of your time on a hopeless love.”

”I feel like you're forcing me to go on a date,” voiced out Ying and went on, ”Even my grandmother doesn't come as strong as you are. And why are insisting on this particular person? Can't I look for anyone else?”

Xiu shook her head. ”You said everyone misunderstood your relationship with him even when you're just talking. That means you both must have hot chemistry going on.”

”So, you're hell-bent on this, eh?”

”There is no way out for you!”