I'm a Villain! Why Are You Trying to Date Me? - Chapter 37
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Chapter 37: Xuan Yuan Qingya Heard Lin Tian’s Inner Thoughts!
Looking at the woman in front of him, radiating a powerful mature aura, Lin Tian couldn’t help but think of the phrase “noble and elegant.”
But even that might not be enough to describe her.
Lin Tian gave a polite smile and said, “It’s a personal matter, not convenient to disclose, my apologies…”
Mainly because he wasn’t really going to the Xue Antique Shop—he was heading to a small stall diagonally across from it…
How was he supposed to explain that? There was just no good way to.
His response sparked a bit of curiosity in Xuan Yuan Qingya. This man… had personal business with her best friend?
Could he… be Xue Xue’s boyfriend?
Thinking along these lines, Xuan Yuan Qingya’s gaze immediately took on a scrutinizing quality. That was just how girls were—when it came to their best friend’s boyfriend, there was an innate sense of, “I have to help my bestie vet this guy.”
Even someone as proud and graceful as Xuan Yuan Qingya wasn’t exempt. It was instinct.
Seeing Lin Tian’s polite demeanor tinged with a subtle distance, Xuan Yuan Qingya gave a mental nod of approval.
At the very least, when facing her, this man didn’t show any inappropriate emotions—definitely a positive mark.
Xuan Yuan Qingya had always been confident in her beauty. Since she was young, she’d never met anyone more beautiful than herself. It was one of the reasons she’d developed such a proud and elegant temperament.
In the past, whenever a man saw her, their first expression was always one of amazement—followed almost instantly by a lustful and impure gaze.
Over time, Xuan Yuan Qingya became exceedingly sensitive—almost to a fault—about how others looked at her.
That was exactly why she felt ice-cold the moment she caught the desire in Jiang Yifeng’s eyes.
And it was also why her first impression of Lin Tian… was actually quite good.
When he looked at her, he had indeed shown a look of amazement—but there was no trace of lust. And more importantly, he’d quickly suppressed even that fleeting astonishment.
In Xuan Yuan Qingya’s view, that was a sign of a righteous heart.
As the saying goes, “The eyes are the window to the soul,” and Xuan Yuan Qingya firmly believed that the colors reflected in those windows were the truest reflection of one’s inner self.
As for those who merely hid their desire deep down, never letting it show through actions—she wouldn’t give them the time of day either.
This woman had grown so proud that she didn’t need reasons anymore. A single glance was enough for her to judge whether someone was worth interacting with.
…
After a moment, Xuan Yuan Qingya smiled faintly, an elegant expression gracing her exquisite face.
“All right. I do know where Xue’s Antique Shop is… From here, turn left, go two blocks, then head right for a few dozen meters. Look for a sign with the character ‘Xue’—that’s the place.”
Lin Tian was overjoyed at her words.
He had spent over half an hour searching and finally found it…
“Thank you… I’ve got something urgent to take care of, so I’ll be off now.”
With that, Lin Tian gave a polite nod and smile, then turned and left without hesitation.
As she watched his departing figure, a curious expression flickered in Xuan Yuan Qingya’s eyes.
And just then, a voice tinged with emotion suddenly echoed in her ears.
[Beautiful and kind… tsk, finally met a decent person! But with a woman this stunning, there’s a high chance she’s connected to Jiang Yifeng. Better steer clear if I can…]
[Wait, if someone like her is around, that damn Jiang Yifeng might be nearby too. Shit… I need to grab that sandalwood box and get out fast. If I bump into him, who knows what mess might happen!!]
Xuan Yuan Qingya’s expression instantly shifted to one of astonishment as she turned her head and scanned the surroundings.
Who’s talking?
A wave of confusion surged through her heart—the voice had sounded as if it were right beside her ear, an unsettlingly close distance that left her feeling flustered!
But when she looked around, Xuan Yuan Qingya found no source for the voice.
Suddenly, her expression froze.
“This voice… wasn’t it that man just now?”
A realization dawned on her as she turned her gaze toward the distance. Lin Tian’s figure was slowly disappearing from view.
With her sharp intuition, Xuan Yuan Qingya suddenly pieced some things together.
She… could actually hear that man’s inner thoughts?!
And from those thoughts, several key pieces of information had slipped through—mentions of Jiang Yifeng, something about a sandalwood box, and even the fact that he somehow knew she was connected to Jiang Yifeng…
Of course, that last part was something Xuan Yuan Qingya firmly refused to acknowledge.
In her heart, she had never had any real connection with Jiang Yifeng to begin with. At most, she had once imagined what the current generation’s Divine Sage might be like when hearing her mother speak of the legendary grace of the older generation.
That was all.
But after learning about Jiang Yifeng’s action at the Zhao family the previous night, she had completely lost all interest in him.
Some things are like that—when hidden under the cover of night, unseen and unknown, people only see the dazzling façade of wealth and power during the day.
But once those things are dragged into the light, anyone would see the filth and ugliness lying underneath.
Jiang Yifeng colluding with Ice Eye to set up Xinghai was exactly one of those things.
Had he succeeded, whether it was manipulating Bai Bing’er or orchestrating internal betrayal by Zhao Dongshan and Zhao Dongshui, all of it would have been spun into a glorified tale.
But that night, Shang Chan stood calmly in front of more than three hundred people and exposed all of Jiang Yifeng’s schemes without the slightest hesitation.
From that moment on, Jiang Yifeng’s image had been almost completely destroyed.
So while it might have seemed like he walked away unscathed that night, the truth was, his losses were devastating.
…
As Lin Tian gradually walked away, Xuan Yuan Qingya no longer heard his inner voice.
But just those two sentences were enough to completely capture her interest!
Anyone who could hear another person’s thoughts would inevitably lose their composure, overwhelmed with curiosity and intrigue.
The fact that Xuan Yuan Qingya didn’t immediately chase after him to get to the bottom of it already spoke volumes about her pride and elegance.
However, what now filled her mind wasn’t what birthday gift to get for her great-grandfather—but hurrying over to Xue’s Antique Shop to find her best friend Xue Xue and get to the bottom of what exactly her relationship with that man was!
…….
“Qingya, sorry to keep you waiting.”
Just as Xuan Yuan Qingya was staring off into the distance, lost in thought, Jiang Yifeng’s voice suddenly sounded from behind her.
As always, he remained courteous. Even though it was Xuan Yuan Qingya who had pushed her responsibility onto him, Jiang Yifeng was still the one to apologize first.
“Uncle Yao recommended red sandalwood, but since Great-Grandfather is getting on in years, black sandalwood or medicinal gold sandalwood would actually suit him better. Since they don’t have medicinal gold sandalwood here, I chose a bracelet made of black sandalwood instead. What do you think?”
Xuan Yuan Qingya turned around and gave it a cold, indifferent glance, then simply nodded.
After a moment’s hesitation, she said, “I’m going to find my best friend. You…”
“I’ll go with you then. Don’t worry, Qingya—I won’t say much. I just don’t feel comfortable letting you walk around here alone.”
Jiang Yifeng interrupted Xuan Yuan Qingya before she could finish speaking.
He could tell that this woman seemed somewhat indifferent toward him, but how could Jiang Yifeng be someone who gave up so easily?
At that moment, the thought of using certain methods to make Xuan Yuan Qingya yield had already taken root in his mind.
In the past, he wouldn’t have stooped to such underhanded tactics, but after suffering repeated setbacks with Shang Chan, Bai Bing’er, and the others, Jiang Yifeng could no longer suppress his frustration.
Hearing his words, a trace of annoyance flickered in Xuan Yuan Qingya’s eyes. But out of decorum and politeness—and because of her mother’s instructions—she didn’t refuse.
“Fine.”
Xuan Yuan Qingya gave a small nod, then began walking toward the Xue Antique Shop.
Jiang Yifeng followed behind her. As he watched her graceful figure sway ahead, a glint of desire flashed in his eyes. But in order to leave a better impression on her, he refrained from staring and instead walked alongside her.
The two walked side by side, yet their thoughts couldn’t have been more different.
To Jiang Yifeng, the thing that occupied his mind the most was, of course, Xuan Yuan Qingya at his side.
Although his thoughts weren’t entirely impure at the moment, it was inevitable that his entire attention was fixated on her.
Meanwhile, Xuan Yuan Qingya’s mind was completely absorbed by the man whose thoughts she had accidentally overheard just moments ago.
What is his relationship with Xue Xue?
What exactly did he mean by what he said? What kind of conflict does he have with Jiang Yifeng?
From the sound of it, he seems to be avoiding Jiang Yifeng?
Could it be that’s why he showed no interest in me and kept his distance? If that’s the case, then it means… my charm hasn’t faded after all.”
Though Xuan Yuan Qingya was long accustomed to praise and admiration from others, she was still a woman.
After being seemingly ignored by Lin Tian, even though she wasn’t consciously aware of it, Xuan Yuan Qingya felt a subtle trace of self-doubt creeping in.
It wasn’t tied to any romantic feelings.
It was simply the natural reaction of a woman confident in her looks when she encountered a man who didn’t seem interested in them.
If Lin Tian knew what Xuan Yuan Qingya was thinking, he’d probably just let out a cold snort and tell her straight:
I’m not uninterested in your looks, I’m just scared sh*tless of dying!
…
While the two of them were heading toward the Xue Antique Shop—
Lin Tian had already spotted the sign bearing the character “Xue.”
“Finally found it…”
Following the direction of the Xue Antique Shop, Lin Tian glanced diagonally across the street. At that moment, a short, lean old man was slowly setting up a low table, carefully spreading a red cloth over it.
This must be the seller of the sandalwood incense box mentioned in the original text!
Only… it looked like the old man had just set up shop?
Lin Tian’s lips twitched. So even if he had found the Xue Antique Shop earlier, it wouldn’t have made a difference—this old guy hadn’t even shown up yet!
Helpless, he could only wait at his spot.
Not long after, while Lin Tian was casually looking around, his expression suddenly froze in shock!
[Holy sh*t! Jiang Yifeng??!]
Not far away, Xuan Yuan Qingya’s lips curved into a faint smile, a subtle and inexplicable expression forming on her exquisite face.
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