”Yes, ambiguous… No, this should be called affectionate! Don’t you understand? It’s about feeling, that’s what ambiguity is about.” After her lesson, Zhima concludes: “Anyway, they’re childhood sweethearts, and now they’ve reunited, which means they’re destined. So Gao Liying belongs to Yao, and none of you can steal him.”
He is hers? Xiao Yao is startled.
Yet Zhima’s words naturally guide her to reminisce again—recalling the heart-pounding feeling induced by their several eye contacts.
Suddenly, Tingting speaks up: “Who doesn’t want a quality man? We’re not saying we’ll definitely steal him. Yao hasn’t even spoken, why are you so anxious? Maybe Yao doesn’t even like him.”
”Bullshit!” Zhima spits: “You’re truly blind! Do we need her to say it herself? Would anyone believe her if she said she doesn’t like him? Ask everyone, when has Yao ever blushed?”
”Never!” Everyone responds in unison.
Zhima, victorious, continues proudly: “When a woman’s heart starts racing for a man, there are only two words to explain it—falling in love!
Tingting, unconvinced, turned to Xiao Yao, “Really? Are you truly moved by him?”
“I…” Oh no, she was not just moved, but completely stirred up! What was happening? Her heart was completely out of control today! Exhaling a long breath, Xiao Yao leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes, answering: “I’m a bit carsick.”
Please decline any interviews, okay? Because even she herself didn’t know the answer.
This day, after returning home and having dinner, Xiao Yao went to her room early.
She suddenly craved more alone time, at least she needed to find out the answer for herself – was this really the feeling of being moved?
She didn’t know.
Xiao Yao only knew that her mind was filled with his image, his gaze, his every word.
Was this what liking someone was like? And then what? Should she have more expectations and desires? Like… a desire to meet again? Thinking of this, the answer made Xiao Yao slightly furrow her brow.
What should she do? She really wanted to see him again, but… her heart was hesitant. Because she really didn’t want to experience that “irregular heartbeat” and “disturbed blood flow” again!
If time had changed anything, it was that now he could actually bring her some indescribable feelings…
These feelings were troublesome, but she was absolutely certain she didn’t reject them… Lost in thought, Xiao Yao completely ignored another figure that had already invaded her space.
The figure moving in front of the wardrobe was her mother, who was about to attend a “class reunion”.
“I’ve never seen you wear this dress? The style is quite nice. Look, doesn’t it make me look younger when I wear it? Yao?”
“Ah? What?” Xiao Yao suddenly awoke, casually responding: “I’m not hungry. Don’t count me in for late-night snacks.”
“Late-night snacks?” Ji Juan was stunned, walking closer to her daughter. “Yao, are you… okay?”
“I… what’s wrong?” Right now, Xiao Yao’s biggest problem was – how to “handle” her mother’s staring eyes?
“Are you feeling unwell?” Ji Juan asked her daughter.
“Uh, I’m fine,” she answered blankly.
“Look how red your face is. Do you have a fever?” Ji Juan reached out to feel her daughter’s forehead, repeatedly frowning and muttering: “It’s a bit hot. You must have caught a cold… Are you dizzy?”
“Yes, a bit dizzy.”
“What else?”
“My heart is beating very fast—”
“That’s heart palpitations.” Changing the subject, Ji Juan shook her head with an extremely serious expression. “No! This won’t do! We must at least help you reduce the fever first!”
“No need, I’m just—” Xiao Yao hadn’t finished speaking before her mother had rushed out of the room.
Reduce fever? How? Moments later, her mother rushed back into the room with a bizarre expression. Xiao Yao vaguely felt something was wrong.
“Be good, mom searched for a long time and couldn’t find fever medicine, so… we’ll have to use this!”
Rectal suppository!? Seeing clearly what her mother was holding, Xiao Yao collapsed onto the bed, wrapped in a blanket and screaming: “Mom—” Just let her die.
“What’s going on? Why so noisy?” At this moment, her father poked his head in to ask.
Xiao Yao inwardly groaned! Because she knew too well her parents’ alliance strategy – they might argue over a single sentence normally, but when it came to their child’s health, they were absolutely invincible allies.
It seemed Xiao Yao needed to explain the “cause of illness” clearly.
You are a professional translator who is proficient in both Chinese and English. Your task is to translate the following Chinese text into English. Requirements:
- Translate accurately and fluently, maintaining the original style and tone
- For Chinese names, use pinyin romanization
- Preserve all original content without omissions
- Ensure natural and idiomatic English expression
- Keep the original paragraph structure
- If there are any specialized terms, translate them accurately
- IMPORTANT: Only give me the output and nothing else.
Xiao Wenjun said solemnly, “Have you ever thought about this? If a person grows up in an incomplete environment, would their personality development be healthy? Would their thoughts be prone to extremism?”
“That’s true, but we can’t say that just because someone comes from a broken family, they can’t make friends, right? These children need more warmth from society, don’t they?” The maternal glow hovering over Ji Juan continued to shine brightly. “Society needs to provide care, which can indeed help their physical and mental development, but there are also failures! The question is, Teacher Ji, are you willing to stake your daughter’s lifelong happiness on this?”
Xiao Yao began to get a headache. What was about to follow was definitely a debate of the century. Indeed, the couple began to express their own views, and finally, the father’s words drew a victorious conclusion.
“Although it’s just a meal, it’s not a big deal, but did you see Yao’s reaction? She said the expression of this boy was so special. Isn’t this worth noting?” The father’s words made Xiao Yao freeze. Was there? Was her expression special? Special enough to warrant four eyes intensely studying it?
“Yao…” The mother’s voice trailed off with a strange tone.
“Mm.” Xiao Yao lowered her head, waiting for the verdict. “Bring him over.” The decision was made.
What? Xiao Yao looked up, completely confused. Her mother added, “The sooner, the better.”
This… Staring at her parents as they walked out, Xiao Yao’s eyelids twitched – why did she feel like she was about to be executed?
Was the moment of “beheading” about to arrive?
Ji Rou, “Kiss of the Passionate CEO”
Chapter 4
That very night, Xiao Yao received a call from Stone.
Her heart skipped a beat. She didn’t expect him to call so soon. What did this mean? A sign of missing her? Holding her phone, she couldn’t help but smile.
“Stone… oh, no. Not Stone.” Xiao Yao’s voice was clearly rushed: “It’s… Lui…”
“It’s okay, Stone is fine. You’re the only one who calls me that.”
“So… you really don’t mind?”
“Mind?” A slightly pondering voice became even more magnetic, “I like you calling me that.”
After a while, Xiao Yao fell silent.
He asked, “Why aren’t you speaking?”
“Uh, I…” She wasn’t not speaking, she was trying to keep her hands from trembling. The word “like” coming from his mouth made Xiao Yao unable to hide a certain trembling feeling.
“Didn’t expect me to call?” He continued.
“Yes, I’m truly surprised,” she answered honestly.
“Did I wake you?”
“No, I wasn’t sleeping. How could I possibly sleep? I was just thinking about you…” Should I come over?
“Mm?” His voice contained a hint of laughter.
“I, I mean I was thinking about some things about you.” Xiao Yao, who had just finished speaking breathlessly, felt her cheeks burning.
