Shocking! The school heartthrob who was adopted by a wealthy family is actually a heiress!

Chapter 226

Qin Zhao was taken aback, and Lin Shi urged him again.

She switched places with him.

Shen Yanci is well-suited to playing at the net; his height and long reach make it easier for him to intercept shots.

He stood behind the service line with his legs shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, shoulder blades pulled back, making his chest appear more open, while his spine remained straight.

With his movements, the lines of his shoulders and back cast a sharp silhouette in the sunlight.

Not only have their positions changed, but their experiences have also changed.

He intercepted most of the balls and kept aggressively pushing into her line of sight.

Knees bent, push off the ground, and leap into the air—the back unfolds like a folding knife in the instant of airborne motion, and the racket smashes down from above the head, the rebound sound of it hitting the ground making one's eardrums ache.

After he spiked the ball, he turned his head to look at Qin Zhao.

Qin Zhao glanced at him briefly, harmless, without any other emotion, and showed no intention of giving him a high five.

As soon as Kuang Xu closed his eyes, the peacocks in his hometown spread their tails again.

It lasted about twenty minutes.

His breathing became heavier, his Adam's apple bobbed up and down with his movements, and the veins on the back of his hands, which were hidden in his forearms, bulged slightly.

Qin Zhao: "Are you tired?"

Shen Yanci's hair was slightly damp on his forehead, making his eyes appear even darker and brighter. He held his breath and said, "I'm not tired."

Qin Zhao pursed his lips and lowered his eyelids.

He paused for a moment: "Would you like to rest for a while?"

Qin Zhao: "Okay."

"..."

They sat on the benches, and Kuang Xu complained, "Shen Yanci, do you even know what a friendly match is?"

Lin Shi downed half a bottle of water and swallowed it: "He has obsessive-compulsive disorder."

Lin Shi: "If I play for another half hour, I'll have met my exercise goal for today."

"..."

The more he rested, the less energetic he became. Lin Shi picked up his racket and said, "Let's go, let's continue."

After they finished playing ball, they took a shower, changed their clothes, and went to eat.

I booked a private kitchen restaurant.

Qin Zhao: "I'm not going. I have a regular meeting at 8 o'clock."

"Which student council member is it this time?"

"Ah."

They eventually went to a shopping mall near Qin Zhao's school and booked a private room.

After the meal, when it was time to pay the bill, the waiter asked who would pay.

Kuang Xu originally intended to refer to Shen Yanci.

Qin Zhao: "My brother is paying the bill."

Lin Shi: "..."

They escorted Qin Zhao to the school gate.

Lin Shi: "What time does your regular meeting end?"

Around 9 o'clock.

"Uncle Li will pick you up then."

"No need, it's not far now." Qin Zhao waved to them. "I'm leaving now, take care on your journey."

A seat became available, and Lin Shi glanced at Shen Yanci: "Why don't you sit over there?"

Shen Yanci sat down in Qin Zhao's seat, where the scent of her shampoo seemed to still linger.

Just as Lin Shi was about to ask Uncle Li to drive, Shen Yanci said, "You guys go ahead, I'll find a place to study."

"..."

Kuang Xu wailed, "Are you kidding me?! I'm still having problems back in China after coming back from England. If you keep having problems, I'm flying to England tomorrow, you believe me?"

"You still don't know him?" Lin Shi complained. "Why are you comparing yourself to him? Are you trying to be a cabbage?"

Kuang Xu scratched his head in despair. Wait a minute, Shen Yanci has nothing, so why is he studying?
He paused, glancing through the rearview mirror at the oblivious Lin Shi.

If Shen Yanci is happy, Lin Shi will probably have to fight him...

Qin Zhao scouted the location.

Almost everyone had arrived. When Lin Jiashu looked at her, her expression was no different from before.

The meeting content was no different from before, and the official documents did not pursue creativity; the most important thing was to avoid errors.

The meeting wasn't over by 9:30.

Lin Jiashu led the conversation to a new product launch by a certain mobile phone brand, and the topic veered off course to gossip about the brand, the market, and the spokesperson.

Lin Shi: "Are you home?"

Qin Zhao: "They're still in a meeting, it'll probably be 10 o'clock."

Lin Shi: "..."

The meeting finally ended at 10 o'clock, and Qin Zhao saw several people looking extremely tired and relieved.

Lin Jiashu arranged for several boys to escort the girls near their dormitories. After saying goodnight to each other, they parted ways at the service building.

He walked up to Qin Zhao and said, "I'll see you off."

Qin Zhao: "No need."

Lin Jiashu walked ahead of her naturally: "Let's go, it's not like I haven't seen you off before."

Qin Zhao frowned slightly.

Lin Jiashu: "Are you free this week? I'd like to treat you to dinner."

"No."

"The school cafeteria is also fine."

Qin Zhao: "Are you trying to seduce me?"

"..."

Lin Jiashu didn't expect her to be so direct; she didn't even say "like," but rather "flirt."

He was a little embarrassed: "I just wanted to invite you to dinner. My sister asked me to treat you. Have you forgotten?"

"She's coming over next Saturday and has been asking to see you. She'll be very happy if you can play with her."

"She's here to study, not to coax a child. What does it matter to her whether your sister is happy or not?" The disheveled figure stopped at her feet, looking down at Lin Jiashu condescendingly. "Are you trying to morally blackmail me?"

He had broad shoulders and a tall, slender figure, exuding an aura of nobility and aloofness that was quite imposing.

Lin Jiashu felt a chill run down his spine when he saw him, and subconsciously explained, "Zhaozhao gave my sister a Paddington Bear doll, and my sister likes it very much and wants to thank her in person."

Shen Yanci lazily replied with an "oh": "That doll."

Just as Lin Jiashu was wondering why his tone had softened, he saw him raise an eyebrow and drawl out his words—

"If your sister really wants to express her gratitude, she should thank me, her brother. It's because her brother paid for it."

"..."

Qin Zhao raised his eyelids and glanced at him.

Shen Yanci's Adam's apple bobbed: "Didn't I pay for it?"

"..."

“Everyone has a doll; they weren’t bought separately,” Qin Zhao said, looking at Lin Jiashu. “Besides, you’ve already given her a gift in return. If you really want to thank someone, just say thank you.”

“You just said no, so you don’t need to take me home or treat me to dinner.”

Despite being as blunt as could be in refusing, Qin Zhao still managed to maintain his composure.

Lin Jiashu clenched his fist: "What if I said yes!"

He looked at Qin Zhao and said, "I like you, and I want you to be my girlfriend!"

"..."

There weren't many people in the service building at this time. When he shouted, the only sound was the wind rustling through the dry leaves.

Shen Yanci stood between the two of them, her dark eyelashes drooping, her eyes narrowed at the corners, carrying a faint air of restlessness and coldness. Backlit, her face was entirely in shadow, making her jawline appear even sharper.

Lin Jiashu tried to help Qin Zhao by the shoulder, but was pushed back half a step by a strong arm.

Shen Yanci asked impatiently, "What do you want?"

"Confessing my feelings."

For a fleeting moment, Shen Yanci felt a pang of envy towards him, but only for a moment. Then, the restlessness in her eyes intensified, even masking a barely perceptible panic welling up within them.

"Then there's even less need for that."

He heard her say—

“I made it very clear on Thursday that I don’t want to be in a relationship.” She was careful that her words wouldn’t have any impact. “I don’t like you either.”

"..."

It is expected to be around 2 PM.
(End of this chapter)