Sure enough, as they were heading upstairs, Ye Yunqi wasn't nearly as cautious with Ye Fei as she had been before.
But she didn't just ditch him either. Instead, she walked ahead, slowly climbing the stairs and glancing back now and then. She was still a little upset that he'd embarrassed himself, but she cared about him just the same as always.
Ye Fei practically exhausted himself getting to the third floor in one go and had to stop to wipe the sweat off his forehead. Looking up at Ye Yunqi's back, he caught sight of something that took his breath away.
Today, Ye Yunqi wasn't wearing that midi skirt from yesterday. Instead, she had on a super short skirt that barely reached her hips.
Since she was a few steps ahead of him, he had a perfect view of what was under that skirt.
The cute cartoon-patterned underwear from yesterday was gone, replaced by a white, semi-transparent lace panty. Through the thin fabric, Ye Fei could even see a hint of pink.
Remembering how soft and amazing that area had felt last night, Ye Fei was momentarily stunned—and he couldn't help but have a physical reaction.
Hearing the footsteps behind her stop, Ye Yunqi knew he'd hit his limit again.
But the fact that he'd made it to the third floor before needing a break was a huge improvement. She couldn't help but feel proud of him. Turning around to check on him, she was surprised to find him staring at her.
Feeling a mix of shyness and joy, Ye Yunqi had dressed like this on purpose today, hoping to catch his attention.
The sensation from his touch last night had been incredible, and she couldn't resist wanting more.
But she was too embarrassed to just come out and say it. Instead, she hoped he'd get the hint and take the lead.
Remembering the heavenly pleasure from last night, she felt a warmth down there, and it seemed like the juices were starting to flow again.
Not! Ye Yunqi told herself she couldn't let that happen. She couldn't let him see it, or she'd be mortified.
So, she pushed aside her anger, quickly took a few steps down to his side, and helped him up, asking, "How are you feeling? Can you still walk?"
Ye Fei didn't answer her question. He just grinned and asked, "So you're not mad at me anymore?"
"Hmph! Who said I'm not mad?" Ye Yunqi snorted. "I'm just helping you because you look pathetic. Once we're upstairs, I'm done with you!"
Ye Fei wasn't disappointed. He just smiled and said, "So does that mean you'll pay attention to me here?"
Ye Yunqi had long stopped being mad at him, but her pride wouldn't let her completely give in. Pressed by his words, she pretended to be helpless and said, "Fine, you got me. I'll be nice to you for now in the hallway. Hurry up and say what you need to say, or you won't get another chance."
"Alright," Ye Fei smiled. "I was just wondering why you're dressed like this today. Aren't you usually the one who hates wearing short skirts?"
Ye Yunqi blushed. She couldn't bring herself to tell him her real intentions, so she put on a tough look and retorted, "Why do you care what I wear? I like short skirts now. Is that a problem?"
"Of course, it's a problem!" Ye Fei said seriously. "Do you know that dressing like this can easily lead to wardrobe malfunctions?"
Thinking about how he'd been staring at her legs, Ye Yunqi blushed even harder. But since she'd taken a firm stance, she decided to stick with it. "So what? How does that concern you?"
"It concerns me a lot!" Ye Fei's eyes showed a hint of anger. For some reason, the thought of other guys seeing her like that made him super uncomfortable. "No one else gets to see that part of you except me!"
Seeing Ye Fei's authoritative demeanor, reminiscent of the night before when he'd forced her to drink something, Ye Yunqi softened again.
Feeling a bit wronged, she lowered her head and said, "Do you think I've spent all these years for nothing? I'm not going to let anyone see. You're being so aggressive without even talking it through first."
Hearing her words, Ye Fei felt a twinge of regret. But he stayed firm, saying, "Regardless, I don't like you dressing like this. If you want to wear something like that, do it at home where there are no outsiders."
"Okay, I got it," Ye Yunqi said, looking like a wronged little wife. But inside, she felt a bit sweet. She knew her brother was jealous, and while lots of guys had been jealous of her in the past, she'd never felt this way before.
Ye Fei's dominance was only temporary, and Ye Yunqi's submissive demeanor couldn't last. Once they left the hallway, Ye Fei reverted to his usual fragile-looking self, while Ye Yunqi put on Sis Siqi's confident demeanor, casually nodding to anyone who greeted her sincerely or out of fear.
Back in the classroom, Lin Ling had arrived before them, as usual. Just like before, she tidied up Ye Fei's desk and chair very neatly.
But today, her attitude toward Ye Fei has changed a lot. After what happened yesterday, she couldn't pretend to disdain him just to provoke Ye Fei like she used to.
When Ye Fei sat down next to her, Lin Ling took out her handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead, saying reproachfully but softly, "Don't you know how to take a break? Why are you sweating so much from overexerting yourself?" Despite her scolding, her tone was extremely gentle.
Seeing Lin Ling's beautiful and tender face, Ye Fei felt extremely pleased. He hadn't expected that after just one summer break, both Ye Yunqi and Lin Ling, who used to be harsh or disdainful toward him, had become so gentle. He couldn't help but grab Lin Ling's hand, looking into her eyes affectionately and saying, "I get it now. It's okay, Ling. Thank you."
Lin Ling felt a bit embarrassed by his actions, blushing and lowering her head. Ye Fei, seeing her shy appearance, thought to himself that a girl in her state of shyness was the most beautiful. Whether it was Lin Ling or Ye Yunqi, they both made him appreciate that.
What Ye Fei didn't know was that while he found shy Ye Yunqi charming, she was currently feeling a bit annoyed with him.
Seeing Ye Fei and Lin Ling being all lovey-dovey, for some reason, Ye Yunqi suddenly felt a sense of congestion in her heart and a sour feeling that made her uncomfortable. This sensation made her uneasy, and she found herself looking at Ye Fei with a somewhat unfriendly gaze.
Hmph!
That uncivilized brute, yesterday he was just messing around with someone there, and now he's being so intimate with another girl. It's truly unforgivable, Ye Yunqi thought to herself, feeling somewhat angry. But then she remembered that Lin Ling was supposed to be Ye Fei's fiancée, so maybe their intimacy was to be expected.
Why should she feel uncomfortable about it? It was a question she couldn't quite figure out. But one thing was certain—she'd decided that today, she was going to ignore that uncivilized brute no matter what he said.