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"Who was following you? I just happened to be going this way too," Ya Xi said defiantly, her big eyes glaring.
"This is the West District," Shen Qinglan reminded her.
"Uh." Ya Xi was at a loss for words; she was actually heading to the East District.
"Well, big sister, why don't you come with me?" Ya Xi still wanted to be with Shen Qinglan. Maybe there was some truth to the saying that fights lead to friendships; she had a good impression of Shen Qinglan.
"No need, we're going different ways."
"Where are you going? I can have my brother give you a ride."
Shen Qinglan started to walk off. Immediately, she heard footsteps behind her, and the slight panting of a girl. She stopped again.
"We really aren't headed the same way."
"I can really have my brother drive you, honestly," Ya Xi insisted, looking earnestly at Shen Qinglan.
Shen Qinglan felt a twinge of helplessness. "Why do you want to go with me?"
"Because I like you," Ya Xi blurted out.
