Chapter 204 Does She Like Him?

Words : 1258 Updated : Oct 1st, 2025

For some reason, when Xu Yuejiao said this, Yun Shifei’s mind inexplicably conjured up Cheng Lie’s image. She remembered those moments when the two of them interacted, the fleeting times when the boy unknowingly stirred her feelings. That one time, after she patted his head, he gently patted hers as well. That time when she was pranked and locked inside the bathroom, he rescued her and hugged her, saying he was worried she’d feel cold. That typhoon day, he came looking for her because he was afraid she’d be scared. That day, he hugged her too, because he felt cold... These scenes suddenly played in her mind like a movie reel. Yun Shifei’s heart was pounding wildly, and her face slowly grew red. Luckily, they had the lights off, or else Xu Yuejiao would definitely tease her if she saw her like this. But Xu Yuejiao still noticed something was off about Yun Shifei. She asked several times, but Yun Shifei remained silent. Before long, Xu Yuejiao let out a knowing smile. "Shifei, you must have a boy you like, right? Who is it? That neighbor’s older brother of yours?" Previously, when Yun Sisi was staying here, Xu Yuejiao faintly overheard her mention something about how Yun Shifei liked a neighbor who was like an older brother to her—a childhood friend. Yun Shifei knew Xu Yuejiao was referring to Mu Chengzhu, so she immediately shook her head. "No." "Then who is it?" Yun Shifei bit her lip and said nothing. Should she tell Xu Yuejiao? She herself found it strange—did she really like Cheng Lie? But the one she liked was the Cheng Lie now. If he recovered one day and turned into someone completely different, would she still like him? Besides, there probably wouldn’t be much connection between them in the future. Having lived one life over again, Yun Shifei had grown cautious with everything. After a long while, she pulled the blanket over her face. "Time to sleep, Sister Jiaojiao. We need to visit Grandma early tomorrow morning." "Feifei, just tell me! I swear I’ll keep it a secret and won’t let anyone else know, okay?" Xu Yuejiao tugged on Yun Shifei’s blanket, stubbornly trying to make her talk. "I’ve told you my secrets, so tell me yours! We’re so far apart—I don’t even know the guy you like—just share it with your sister. I promise I won’t breathe a word to Uncle." Xu Yuejiao’s nosiness left Yun Shifei helpless. It was as though if she didn’t spill a little, Xu Yuejiao wouldn’t let her sleep. Yun Shifei feared persistent pestering. When someone nagged her endlessly, she’d soften up and spill her secrets involuntarily. Just like now. She thought about it—her relationship with Xu Yuejiao was so good, and Xu Yuejiao had already exchanged secrets with her. If she didn’t say anything, Xu Yuejiao might feel hurt. So she murmured softly, "Alright, I’ll tell you. I think I might like a boy." Xu Yuejiao listened quietly. "But I’m so conflicted. I don’t even know if this counts as liking." "You don’t know if it’s liking?" Xu Yuejiao was surprised. Her cousin was so innocent it was adorable—liking someone yet not even knowing if it was truly liking. She could only explain to Yun Shifei, "From my experience, if you feel fond of someone and want to share good things with them, then it’s definitely liking." Is that so... What Xu Yuejiao said—it all aligned with her. Whenever she had something good, she would think of Cheng Lie and feel that he should have it too. When she saw him being bullied, she’d get very angry—even if she was afraid of causing trouble herself, she’d still want to stand up for him. So this is what liking feels like. But she felt Xu Yuejiao had forgotten one detail. Liking someone also meant that thinking of them made your heart race. Just like now—her heart was suddenly beating faster. Previously, Yun Shifei thought it was nothing, just that their strange hugs made her feel awkward. But now, after Xu Yuejiao’s little nudge, she realized that she really did like Cheng Lie. How would she face him in the future? She was genuinely afraid her feelings might trouble Cheng Lie. Xu Yuejiao also sensed Yun Shifei’s hesitation and inner turmoil, but she couldn’t quite understand. No way! A girl like her cousin—so beautiful, sweet, and gentle—feeling distressed about liking someone? Shouldn’t guys be scrambling to stick to her? How could a "fairy" feel conflicted? Xu Yuejiao couldn’t wrap her head around it. If Yun Shifei felt conflicted about liking someone, then what about herself—should she even bother living? Yun Shifei thought for a long time and finally asked, "Sister Jiaojiao, if you knew there was no future for you together, would you still dare to like him?" "Is the guy ugly? Or is his family super poor?" Xu Yuejiao countered. Could it be that Yun Shifei, like Xu Yi, had fallen for some delinquent? Oh, please, no. Xu Yi was currently stirring chaos in their household, even taking the household registration book to marry that delinquent. Her attitude toward Xu Yi was purely schadenfreude, but if Yun Shifei did the same—then... then what would she do... She couldn’t bear to watch her sweet cousin throw herself into a pit like that. Yun Shifei hadn’t anticipated Xu Yuejiao’s wild assumptions. She explained, "He’s not ugly, and his family is actually quite wealthy." With someone like Cheng Lie—his looks, if it weren’t for his illness, he’d probably have girls chasing after him since childhood. And the Cheng Family’s conditions were far superior to theirs. "Then what are you worried about? You two sound perfectly compatible!" Yes, they seemed compatible now, but in the future, they wouldn’t anymore. Someone like him—so accomplished—would surely leave this small city soon and move on to bigger places. Yun Shifei confessed gloomily, "Even if I like him, I just feel like he wouldn’t look at me that way." Maybe it was because of this that she didn’t dare show her feelings. Xu Yuejiao couldn’t hold back anymore after hearing this. She jumped off the bed, switched the light on, grabbed the mirror from the table, and held it up to Yun Shifei’s face. Yun Shifei stared wide-eyed at her reflection, utterly perplexed. "Look at yourself—just look! Even lying here in bed with messy hair, you’re still this gorgeous! Even if I dressed up meticulously, I wouldn’t compare to you. Please, I’m begging you—stop making me mad, alright? Don’t be so insecure. A fairy like you, if you just said you wanted to get married, those men would storm down our front door—do you believe me?" "If you keep being this self-conscious, I swear... I’ll just... I’ll faint from frustration." If even fairies felt they weren’t worthy, then what kind of people like her even deserved to exist in this world? Xu Yuejiao realized Yun Shifei was perfect in every way—except that she was far too insecure. But she understood. It was probably because she’d suffered so much in the past. Plus, Yun Shifei hadn’t always been as stunning—she used to be mocked and insulted often, and now, even though she’d grown beautiful, she wasn’t confident enough. Sometimes, verbal abuse could hurt even more than physical blows. Physical wounds healed in days. But words—they were like invisible needles piercing deep into your fragile heart, and who knew when they’d fully heal. Yun Shifei tugged the blanket closer, evidently a bit stunned by Xu Yuejiao’s passionate speech.

Chapter 204 Does She Like Him?

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