I Really Didn’t Want to Increase My Favorability! - Chapter 207

Under the quiet night sky, there are still places that are not so peaceful, such as Su Qingwan’s home.

Su Qingwan’s parents were startled when their daughter suddenly rushed into her room and locked the door upon returning. What had happened?

A quarrel between the couple? That seemed like the only plausible explanation.

However, they didn’t ask her. Their daughter was the type who wouldn’t say a word if you asked directly, but would insist on telling you everything if you didn’t want to hear it.

Still worried, they sat in the living room, waiting for her to come out.

By around 11 p.m., the old couple started feeling sleepy, but their daughter’s bedroom door remained shut. Instead, there was a noise from the front door.

Mother Su got up, walked quickly to the door, and opened it to find a spirited young woman in uniform standing there.

“Xiao Qin, why are you here so late?”

“Auntie, I’m here to see Wanwan.”

“Wanwan, she…”

Mother Su didn’t know what to say, but since the two were close friends, maybe letting Xiao Qin talk to her would help.

Before she could finish, Qin Yunhe spoke up.

“Auntie, I know what’s going on. Let me talk to her.”

“Alright, go ahead.”

“Mm.”

Qin Yunhe walked straight towards Su Qingwan’s room. Despite appearing calm, she felt a bit nervous. After all, it was her best friend she was dealing with; she had to be careful with her words to avoid making things worse.

“Wanwan, it’s me.”

She knocked on the door and waited for about half a minute. If there was no response by then, it meant the door wouldn’t open.

After waiting for about ten seconds, she heard the sound of the door unlocking. The door opened slightly.

“What are you doing here?”

“I’m here to talk.”

“I don’t want to talk. It’s all lies.”

“But I don’t even know why you’re angry. Have I ever lied to you over the years? Do you think I’m lying now?”

Inside, Su Qingwan’s low spirits were evident as she peered at Qin Yunhe through the crack. Finally, she opened the door.

She wanted to know the truth, even if it was something she didn’t want to hear.

“Come in.”

After entering, Qin Yunhe looked around and found that Wanwan was quite composed. At least nothing was broken; the room was still as neat and tidy as ever.

“I wouldn’t throw things around. I worked hard to earn the money to buy them. I wouldn’t even throw away a pen cap.”

“Of course our Wanwan wouldn’t throw things~”

“Qin Yunhe, stop joking around. Sit down, I need to talk to you seriously.”

“Okay.” Qin Yunhe sat down on the plush cushion, sitting cross-legged with a serious demeanor.

Su Qingwan followed suit, sitting opposite Qin Yunhe, and took a deep breath.

“Do you have a boyfriend?”

“No.”

“You’re lying. I saw men’s pajamas at your house. How do you explain that?”

“Hmm, I bought them, but not for a boyfriend.”

“What do you mean?”

Su Qingwan was puzzled by Qin Yunhe’s words, but then a thought crossed her mind: a casual partner?

“They’re for Xu Lin.”

“So it’s true? Did you sleep together?”

“Mm.”

Hearing this answer, although she had expected it, Su Qingwan still felt weak, as if all her strength had been drained.

“But it was an accident.”

“What kind of accident… I don’t want to hear any excuses about being drunk. Science proves that if you’re really drunk, you wouldn’t…”

“But it was an accident. During that mission, I was drugged. It only took effect when we were having dinner. You know my house has surveillance cameras; you can check for yourself.”

“I’m not going to watch!”

Su Qingwan’s cheeks flushed when she heard Qin Yunhe mention watching that kind of video, but the anger in her heart subsided somewhat.

Especially when the other party mentioned having evidence and surveillance footage, she decided to tentatively believe it.

She had known Qin Yunhe for 12 years and had never been lied to by her. At least before this incident, she was willing to believe her from the bottom of her heart.

But then she realized something was off. If it was an accident, why would Qin Yunhe still buy Xu Lin’s pajamas? Wouldn’t it be better to just let the matter pass?

Before she could voice her doubt, Qin Yunhe spoke up.

“After what happened, Xu Lin wanted to take responsibility, but as an adult and someone much older than him, I ultimately didn’t agree.”

“Mm, Xu Lin has a bunch of girls around him, yet he thought of taking responsibility. He’s quite responsible…”

Especially with a beauty like Chu Qingchan around, Xu Lin choosing to take responsibility made her a bit envious.

“Even though I refused him, we still maintained our relationship.”

“Why?! Qin Yunhe, did Xu Lin force you? I need to have a good talk with him!”

Although she liked Xu Lin, this was a matter of principle. No one could force her best friend into anything, absolutely not!

“No, we just find this way of getting along very comfortable.”

Qin Yunhe genuinely felt that their current situation was pretty good. They didn’t disturb each other; when they wanted sweetness, they’d be affectionate for a while, and when it was time to work or study, they’d part ways.

“You two aren’t even in a romantic relationship, this is too… too… just too strange.”

“It’s not strange. This is a trial period. If he still likes me when he’s old enough, I’ll accept it and we’ll get married.”

“Have you considered my feelings?”

Hearing her best friend speak so lightly, Su Qingwan felt like she hadn’t considered her feelings at all. Xu Lin was still her nominal boyfriend after all.

“I said, if he still likes me. There’s still a year and a half until he graduates. You’ve seen the girls around him, he might not like me anymore by then.”

“Qin Yunhe… if that happens, won’t you…”

“Wanwan, marriage isn’t just about impulsiveness; it’s long-term, it’s about family. So, if he can change his heart, it’s the same even if we become a couple now.”

After hearing her best friend’s words, Su Qingwan felt a sudden surge of courage from her. Qin Yunhe could have used responsibility to tie Xu Lin down.

But she chose to let go, giving Xu Lin the freedom to make his own choice, not fearing any of the girls chasing after him.

“You’re that confident?”

“No, I don’t believe in myself. My temper isn’t particularly good, and I don’t have the skills to please a boyfriend like some girls do, but I believe in him.”

She believed in his words—that he would marry her, have a child with her, and create a family together.

Feeling her best friend’s determination, Su Qingwan’s anger completely dissipated, and her momentum deflated.

Normally, this would be like her best friend openly declaring war to steal her man, but it seemed like Qin Yunhe came first.

And with a huge advantage, far ahead of everyone else…

“Sister Qin, maybe I should just…”

“What? Did my rambling scare you?”

“No, I just think that you two being together is actually…”

“Don’t. Wanwan, you need to stand up and resist hostile forces, draw their fire.”

“Sister Qin… are you sure you’re doing this for my sake?”

“No, you’re an enemy too. I’m just temporarily cooperating with you. When it comes to men, even best friends have to be clear.”

“Qin Yunhe, you’ve been like this since we were kids! Always bullying me!”

“So, you’re still too naive.”

They stared at each other, but the previously tense atmosphere had now become lighter.

But Su Qingwan still clenched her fist. “But I still can’t accept this.”

“Then don’t accept it. We’re the same; I just jumped the gun a bit. Once others find out, I’ll probably become the public enemy.”

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