Chapter 164: Lying

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Cheng Ling could feel Gu Nan’s care and concern. She couldn’t help but laugh.

Why would Gu Nan think of that?

“It’s not… It’s just…”

Cheng Ling was trying to come up with a reason. After all, she couldn’t say that she wanted to stay back and farm, right?

Suddenly, the light in front of her eyes was blocked by a tall figure. A very familiar smell assaulted her nose.

This smell suddenly entered her life three months ago, and it didn’t disappear for a long time.

“Lu Qi, why are you here?”

She didn’t know what Lu Qi had said to the staff that they let him in. After all, this place also belonged to the work area.

The conversation between Gu Nan and Cheng Ling ended because of Lu Qi’s sudden appearance.

The side of the stage was a little narrow. As it had to accommodate Lu Qi, the distance between the two of them was very close. It was so close that Lu Qi could see the fine hairs on Cheng Ling’s face.

She was wearing light makeup today. She put on lipstick and pulled a thin eyeliner at the end of her eyes, which made her temperament and charm even more prominent.

Cheng Ling asked again, “Why are you here? Is there anything?”

Lu Qi suddenly didn’t know how to answer. What should he say? Could he tell her that it was because when he was sitting in the first row, he saw his two love rivals circling around Cheng Ling and he felt a little uneasy? So he came over to cause trouble?

He raised his hand and rubbed his nose.

Cheng Ling smiled slyly, “Lu Qi, do you know that in psychology, when you rub your nose, it means that you’re lying. You don’t usually do this, but you suddenly do this unnatural action. It means that what you’re going to say next is against the truth.”

Cheng Ling’s words hit the nail on the head, and he immediately put down his hand.

“It’s nothing. I just came to say hello to you.”

Even though she was just wearing light makeup, it had already made Cheng Ling very attractive in every move she made. It was as if every frown and smile could seduce people, especially under the lights of the stage.

The three men beside Cheng Ling were instantly attracted by her smile.

Then, Cheng Ling was pulled to the other side by Lu Qi.

Cheng Ling looked at Lu Qi in confusion, but she didn’t ask. Lu Qi would definitely tell her anyway.

“It’s nothing particular. I saw that you were absent-minded on stage just now. And I heard from your grandmother that you left early. Did anything happen?”

Although she had experienced it many times, Cheng Ling was still surprised by Lu Qi’s meticulous observation.

He could even tell that she was absent-minded.

Though absent-mindedness was actually her usual expression.

How should she put it?

Cheng Ling thought of the hidden document on the computer that day, the coordinates that she had deciphered. She was a little nervous and her heart was stifled as if she could not find an exit.

She shook her head and subconsciously hid the matter about the photo and the USB from Lu Qi.

She did not know why. She had disdained telling lies in the past, especially to Lu Qi, someone she trusted so much.

However, Cheng Ling now felt like she was treading on thin ice with Lu Qi. If she was a little careless, the relationship between the two of them for the past three months would be completely broken. The atmosphere between the two of them would never be the same again.

This was the first time that she was defeated by her emotions.

Cheng Ling felt very unfamiliar with herself now, yet she was controlled by it.

As today was the 100th anniversary of Yuya First High School, Lu Qi dressed up quite formally.

He looked casual and exquisite. Although many of the female students present did not know who Lu Qi was, they could not help but look at him.

From his appearance, Lu Qi was handsome and young. However, every time Cheng Ling smelled the medicine on Lu Qi’s body and felt his pulse, she could not help but think of the poison in Lu Qi’s body.

Every time she thought of this, she did not know how to face Lu Qi.

Especially when Lu Qi trusted her so much.

Cheng Ling turned around and did not look into Lu Qi’s eyes.

“I’m going over now. The teachers will get worried if they don’t see me in a while. Go back to your seat quickly. The show is still on. Don’t miss it.”

After saying that, Cheng Ling didn’t even look at Lu Qi. She raised her dress and went back.

Her exposed ankles were also snow-white.

Cheng Ling was wearing high heels, and she wasn’t used to it. When she was about to walk to the side of the stage, she accidentally sprained her ankle. Gu Nan, who was beside her, immediately supported Cheng Ling.

Lu Qi saw Cheng Ling say thank you to Gu Nan. He could even see Cheng Ling’s long eyelashes fluttering..