The Top Male Lead Who Does Not Like to Eat (36)

Mockery aside, the System remained partial to its host.

【Do you need me to cause a stir to lure Xie Yu out?】

Si Jiu turned and walked back. "No need. Just keep an eye on his movements and let me know if he's about to leave."

In the afternoon, the System suddenly cried out in a panic, "Host, this is bad! It looks like Xie Yu is moving out."

Si Jiu sprang up from the sofa in a single fluid motion. "What?"

The System opened a live feed for her. In Xie Yu's living room, numerous cardboard boxes were scattered about. Xie Yu was sealing them, fully engaged in the process of packing. Books and clothing were strewn everywhere, and the furniture—the sofa, the coffee table—was already covered in white dust sheets.

Si Jiu: "!!!"

【What should we do?】

Si Jiu curled her lip. "Moving is moving. He still calls every night anyway."

"You’re just being stubborn!" the System muttered. 【Do you not have any feelings for him at all?】

In truth, she had a little.

For the mere fact that no matter how angry he was, he never failed to diligently help her complete her tasks every night, Si Jiu found the male lead quite agreeable. Not to mention, they had also slept together.

However... as for any deeper feelings, there probably weren't any. She had always viewed romance as a rather hollow thing. Happiness is what matters; why bother with feelings?

【He’s heading out.】

The System’s words pulled Si Jiu’s focus back. Sure enough, Xie Yu picked up two boxes and walked toward the door.

Si Jiu, who had just been claiming "moving is moving," leaped to her feet and dashed to the door.

System: Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Xie Yu had just set the boxes down by the entrance and turned back to fetch two more when he saw Si Jiu standing at the end of the hallway, watching him with longing eyes.

His movements faltered. Then, acting as if he hadn't seen her at all, he turned, closed the door, stacked the four boxes, and carried them toward the elevator.

"Are... are you moving away?"

As he was about to pass her, he heard her ask, her voice laced with anxiety.

Xie Yu paused. With the boxes obstructing his view, Si Jiu couldn't see his expression.

"Excuse me, please."

A familiar voice, but an unfamiliar tone. Just like the second time they met—chillingly cold.

Si Jiu bit her lip and didn't move. "You just moved in, didn't you? Why are you leaving? Is it because of me? Are you angry with me?"

Xie Yu didn't answer. Seeing she wouldn't budge, he suddenly hoisted the boxes higher and pushed past her.

System: 【Xie Yu has impressive arm strength! Those four boxes are filled with books. Tsk, tsk, tsk!】

But he had only taken two steps when he felt a tug at the hem of his shirt.

Xie Yu had no choice but to stop.

"Please, don't be angry anymore." Si Jiu tugged at his hem, looking pitiful.

System: 【Wow, Host, you’re acting like such a 'green tea' right now.】

Si Jiu desperately wanted to kill it. 【Can you stop interrupting my mood? Do you want to be locked in the dark room again?】

The System sent her a "zipping lips" emoji.

Xie Yu: "Let go."

His tone was colder than before.

Wow! Truly, whether it was his tone, his expression, or his body language, he was utterly indifferent. He didn't even turn his head, not even offering a glance from the corner of his eye.

Si Jiu shivered. In the suffocating silence, she loosened her grip, finger by finger.

Xie Yu strode forward. Before stepping into the elevator, he couldn't help but steal a glance at her.

She stood there, dazed, biting her lip, her eyes cast downward, both hands clutching her own hem. She looked inexplicably pathetic.

Although he couldn't see it, he imagined her eyes must be red by now.

She was such a crybaby; would she cry this time? And for how long?

His breath hitched as he stepped into the elevator.