CHAPTER 77: CHAPTER 76: SILVER BRACELET

After taking a shower, Zhou Huaiyi saw the phone on the bed glowing, with "ding ding ding" notifications from WeChat messages.

She towel-dried her hair, walked over, and opened it.

[President Kang: How have you been these past few days?]

[President Kang: Any progress?]

[President Kang: Does Qi Chen have any feelings for you?]

Seeing this, Zhou Huaiyi remembered Xiang Qichen’s "No way" from yesterday, sighed, pouted, and typed: [I don’t think so.]

[President Kang: ???]

So, Zhou Huaiyi briefly described yesterday’s events.

Once Kang understood, he quickly sent a short voice message: ["Zhou Huaiyi, even a pig is not as dumb as you!"]

Zhou Huaiyi: "..."

[President Kang: Think about it. With Qi Chen’s character, how could he use someone else as a shield, especially when it concerns a girl’s reputation? Not to mention, what if he actually likes you? There’s no way he’d agree to such a rash announcement!]

[President Kang: You’re just stupid! You should really work on your tendency to overthink. You’re too dumb!]

Kang Xuan’s chastising was relentless, but Zhou Huaiyi’s heart gradually cleared up. She sorted through her thoughts and realized maybe Kang Xuan was actually making some sense.

Then, happily, she sent a "Goodnight" message to Xiang Qichen in the next room, tucked herself in, and went to sleep.

On the other side, Xiang Qichen looked at the first message Zhou Huaiyi had sent him all day, feeling a bit stunned. He stared at the screen for a while, then smiled to himself.

——

The next day, the last film roadshow was scheduled in Guangzhou.

As usual, it was an early schedule.

In the waiting lounge

Since last night’s clarity from Kang Xuan, Zhou Huaiyi had a restful sleep, waking up refreshed. She waved cheerfully and greeted Yang Li with a bright smile: "Good morning!"

Yang Li: "..."

This was definitely Zhou Huaiyi, no doubt about it, because Xiang Qichen would never smile at him like a fool :)

Yang Li gave a dry laugh: "Good morning, good morning..."

Xiang Qichen came over with two cups of coffee, handed one to Zhou Huaiyi, and took a sip himself: "Slept well?"

Zhou Huaiyi took it with a smile: "Yes!"

Xiang Qichen smiled, instinctively wanting to pat her head, but realizing the height difference... he discreetly sat back in his chair.

Zhou Huaiyi glanced at him, noticing his empty wrist seemed off somehow, then realized with a start, "Ah!" She raised her arm, startled, "Where’s my bracelet!"

Xiang Qichen paused his left hand holding the coffee, glanced at her raised right wrist, and said flatly: "I threw it away."

"Threw it away?" Zhou Huaiyi was anxious, "Why... why did you throw it away?"

Xiang Qichen: "Ugly."

Zhou Huaiyi mumbled sadly: "But it was my favorite..."

Xiang Qichen’s face darkened, he glanced at her coldly: "Didn’t you say you didn’t like him anymore? Why keep something someone else gave you? To reminisce?"

Yang Li silently side-eyed them.

Zhou Huaiyi was stunned, taking a long while to realize who he was referring to, then took a deep breath: "That couldn’t have been from my ex, I threw out his gift long ago, this one I bought myself!"

Xiang Qichen was taken aback, naturally feeling a bit awkward, so he covered his mouth, coughed lightly, and looked away: "I’ll buy you some more next time."

Hearing this, Zhou Huaiyi was silent for a moment, then grinned and responded cheerfully: "Alright."

Yang Li’s inner thoughts: Nothing happened? Hahahaha.