Chapter 215 A Match Made in Heaven

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Anyway, the Cheng Lie she likes now, the well-behaved baby and future big shot, has nothing to do with her.Seeing Yun Shifei being so calm and detached, Xu Yuejiao couldn’t help but admire her. "That brain of yours is such a waste with a face like that!" She really, really wanted to peek into Yun Shifei’s mind to see what on earth she was thinking. If she had Yun Shifei’s face, Xu Yuejiao thought she’d definitely flaunt it to the max, making every boy fall head over heels for her, while she herself would flit past a field of admirers, untouched. The thought of that was simply exquisite. What an amazing feeling! But alas, she didn’t have it! She looked at herself in the mirror: short hair, dressed androgynously. Xu Yuejiao felt there was no way she could ever be like Yun Shifei, obediently playing the role of a proper girl. She didn’t like the restraint of long hair, nor did she enjoy wearing dresses. Probably because of that, there weren’t many boys interested in her. Then again, her interest in others came in waves too. Today she’d see one boy, think he was handsome, and like him. Tomorrow it’d be another boy, who seemed kind and gentle, and she’d like him instead. The last time she talked to Yun Shifei about the boy she liked, by now, her feelings for him had faded. Seeing him again didn’t evoke that spark at all. Her crushes were like a fondness for a piece of clothing or a certain food. She got tired of them quickly. What a strange feeling. Unlike Yun Shifei, who, as she gazed at her cousin’s stunning face—pretty, good-natured, excelling in academics—still liked that one boy with autism. And it seemed like she really liked him. At least, while Xu Yuejiao’s feelings for her crushes always faded, Yun Shifei’s fondness hadn’t wavered at all. For a moment, Xu Yuejiao thought of a phrase: God gave her an exquisite face but also a bumpy life. Ah, pfft! Her cousin’s first half of life had already been rocky enough; the latter half had better be as sweet as honey! Thinking of this, Xu Yuejiao suddenly felt a sense of responsibility: she had to meet that boy at least once. If it didn’t work out, she’d do whatever it took to make Yun Shifei break up with him. In the end, after being relentlessly nagged by Xu Yuejiao, Yun Shifei had no choice but to agree to her ridiculous request. "Fine, I’ll ask him out tomorrow. But you’re not allowed to say I like him." "What are you afraid of? He doesn’t know anyway." "He may have autism and not interact with people, but that doesn’t mean he can’t understand!" Yun Shifei felt many people had misconceptions about autism. Just because they immerse themselves in their own worlds doesn’t mean their IQ is zero. There are plenty of geniuses among people with autism. "Okay, okay, I won’t say anything. Just take me to meet him!" Xu Yuejiao said. The next day, Yun Shifei set up a meeting with Cheng Lie. There wasn’t much to do around their neighborhood, so they went to the dessert shop they frequented. They ordered some pastries and hot milk tea. Yun Shifei worried that Xu Yuejiao might show up right away and scare Cheng Lie. So she didn’t come with Xu Yuejiao, instead just giving her the address and telling her to arrive later. In the meantime, she prepared Cheng Lie mentally. "Cheng Lie, I have a cousin who came over from Nantian Town yesterday. I want to introduce you two." Her cousin? Cheng Lie looked a bit puzzled. Why introduce her to him? But he didn’t show any reaction, remaining silent. Having spent a lot of time with Cheng Lie, Yun Shifei had learned to decipher his behaviors—what indicated resistance and what signaled acceptance. Right now, Cheng Lie’s demeanor seemed accepting. She sipped her milk tea, hoping Xu Yuejiao wouldn’t mess things up later. "Hey! Hello, everyone! Shi Fei, is this your good friend?" A sudden voice startled Yun Shifei, accompanied by a pat on her shoulder from Xu Yuejiao. Sipping her milk tea, Yun Shifei was so startled she choked. She couldn’t help but cough violently. Cheng Lie hurriedly grabbed tissues to hand to her while reaching out to pat her back to help her breathe. Then he raised his gaze and gave Xu Yuejiao a cold glance. Hiss— Xu Yuejiao inhaled sharply. That icy glare! Who would’ve guessed this guy had autism? But soon enough, Xu Yuejiao was captivated by his appearance. The boy was stunning. Apart from being a little pale, his features were exquisite: a high nose bridge, thin lips, all leaving a lasting impression—especially when combined. He wore a light gray turtleneck sweater and a black jacket. On him, it didn’t seem bulky; instead, it looked neat and sharp. Of course, the most striking thing was his eyes. The sharpness from a moment ago seemed to vanish instantly, leaving only a sense of detachment, as if unfocused. Xu Yuejiao almost wondered if she had imagined that earlier glare. "Sis, you scared me to death!" Yun Shifei sighed, still a bit breathless from almost choking. Xu Yuejiao snapped back to reality, laughed, and slid into the seat next to Yun Shifei. Yun Shifei turned to Cheng Lie and said, "This is the cousin I told you about." Then she looked to Xu Yuejiao. "This is Cheng Lie." "Nice to meet you, nice to meet you. I’ve heard so much about you from my cousin. She mentions you all the time, so it’s great to finally meet you." Xu Yuejiao’s words left Yun Shifei speechless. This wasn’t what they had agreed upon! She had barely mentioned him once! Hearing the first half of Xu Yuejiao’s sentence, Cheng Lie didn’t think much of it. But hearing the second half sparked his interest. He was genuinely curious about what Yun Shifei had said about him to Xu Yuejiao. Yun Shifei wanted nothing more than to cover Xu Yuejiao’s mouth. Feeling Cheng Lie’s growing curiosity, she quickly explained, "My cousin is making things up. She has this habit of talking nonsense when there’s nothing to say." Xu Yuejiao: "???" Why did she feel a little offended? Yun Shifei didn’t care how she felt. She kept chatting sporadically with Cheng Lie and Xu Yuejiao, worried that Xu Yuejiao might forget their agreement and blurt out everything they weren’t supposed to say. If Cheng Lie understood, she’d be doomed! Thankfully, Xu Yuejiao knew her limits. Back at home, Xu Yuejiao couldn’t wait to drag Yun Shifei upstairs. "Didn’t you say he’s... you know, sick?" "He has autism." "Autism? He just seemed a little quiet, not really ’sick’ to me. Honestly, I’ve interacted with a child with autism before, but they were quite different from him." Yun Shifei chuckled. "He has mild autism, that’s all." "Oh..." Hearing this, Xu Yuejiao started doubting herself. Maybe she had misunderstood after all. But seriously, despite Cheng Lie’s silence earlier, Xu Yuejiao could sense he understood their conversation. Strange, was this what mild autism was like? Xu Yuejiao didn’t really get it. But... "I take back what I said earlier. You and that guy are practically made for each other!" Both of them were so good-looking, and Cheng Lie didn’t seem severely autistic. If they didn’t end up together, it’d be a real waste!

Chapter 215 A Match Made in Heaven

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