Like a blanket, an awkward silence fell on them.
Even crickets could be heard.
Fine, she admitted it. She would never be a perfect criminal. She would be the type to turn herself in and bring all the evidence.
If there was a spiritual world, Chen Jingyun would be pulling her hair instead of just a shocked expression. Why, why, why did she answer brainlessly? Did she not know how to listen? She's such an idiot!
But at least! Li Minghao didn't know about her secret.
That made her let out a sigh of relief. So glad! She was much more relaxed now.
Now, how is she going to recover from this?
She was aware of being gay in an all-male school wasn't a good idea to announce. Roommates avoid you as they don't want to be the target of that love, classmates will turn against you... All in all, she might become an outcast.
And...she didn't want that to happen.
On the other side of the table, Li Minghao had a blank face.
He was left speechless. Dumbstruck. Gobsmacked.
Inside and out.
Even though he had suspicions and 'proofs' about her preferences, he never expected her to deny girls so energetically.
"I-"
"No, it is not what you're thinking. Let me explain." Chen Jingyun cut him off. She also stood up from her seat, grabbed Li Minghao by the shoulders, and looked straight into his eyes. Dead serious, just like he was moments ago.
It was all done in an aggressive manner, even the calm Li Minghao looked at her bewildered.
Is he going to kiss me? Li Minghao almost slapped himself for thinking it.
Contrary to his wild thoughts, Chen Jingyun started talking.
"I thought you were going to ask me something...outrageous. So I automatically denied it. I wasn't truly listening. So, If you're are asking if I like girls. The truth is..."
At this, Li Minghao slowly nodded and blinked at her. He was saying: Okay, go on. I'm listening.
Chen Jingyun almost laughed. Guess she had to pretend to like girls now.
"I love girls." Chen Jingyun broke into a crazed smile. She found her situation very funny and helpless. "Did you see the girl at the bubble tea shop? She got beautiful hair, it is wavy and shiny! She is tall and gorgeous, she could be a model if she wanted to. But she's too shy and cute. Don't you think? And-"
Ok, this guy went bonkers. Li Minghao thought as calmly pushed her down to her seat.
The situation was under control again.
He was no longer perplexed but amused by this little 'brothers' impersonation of Su Long. He honestly did not believe a single thing she said. It was all done over the top.
Like the little guy said before.
'You didn't have to react so strongly okay? Now you look even more suspicious.'
She contradicted herself so badly, it was funny to him.
Fine, whatever this little guy likes. He might as well just advise him as a good eldest brother.
Just in case...
Li Minghao stood up and gave her a small smile. "Well, just know that if you like guys... you need to be careful. Especially in an all-male school. You might get bullied and pushed to the side. Not everybody is as understanding as me."
"But-"
"It is okay. Don't worry. I accept you as you are." Li Minghao patted her shoulder and turned away to his side of the room.
Chen Jingyun just grabbed her drink and sipped on it quietly.