Rebirth Begins with Rejecting my Childhood Friend - Chapter 340

At this moment, the person outside the door called out, “Open up! I know you’re not asleep!”

The voice wasn’t loud, seemingly afraid of being heard, and with a thick door between them, Xu Xiuwen couldn’t make out who it was.

An Shishi also started to panic.

Although she had been very bold when seducing Xu Xiuwen earlier, the thought of being caught by Cheng Lu made her especially anxious.

Based on the previous situation with Cheng Lu and Xiao Youran, she knew that if Cheng Lu discovered her relationship with Xu Xiuwen, there was no way Xu Xiuwen would choose her over Cheng Lu.

Xu Xiuwen was the man she had set her sights on, and she absolutely did not want to be separated from him.

Panicking, An Shishi looked at Xu Xiuwen, not knowing what to do.

Xu Xiuwen was also very nervous.

He didn’t know if the person outside was Cheng Lu.

If it wasn’t Cheng Lu, it would be fine.

If it was Cheng Lu, An Shishi sneaking into his room so late would be impossible to explain.

Xu Xiuwen didn’t want Cheng Lu to know about his relationship with An Shishi just yet.

On one hand, he wasn’t confident he could convince Cheng Lu to accept An Shishi.

On the other hand, if Cheng Lu found out he was cheating again, she would most likely break up with him for good this time.

He would lose Cheng Lu forever, which was not something Xu Xiuwen wanted to see.

Despite his panic, Xu Xiuwen hadn’t lost his composure.

He quickly scanned the room.

His eyes first landed on the bathroom, then under the bed, and finally on the curtains.

The bathroom wasn’t safe; if Cheng Lu decided to use it, it would be over.

Under the bed wasn’t suitable either. For one, he didn’t know if it was clean, and the bed frame was too low; without lifting the bed, one couldn’t get under it.

That left only the curtains.

There were two long and thick curtains in the room, and it seemed possible to hide behind them.

As long as the main lights in the room weren’t turned on, any slight bulges or unevenness might go unnoticed.

Xu Xiuwen quickly pointed to the curtains.

An Shishi understood immediately and quickly hid behind them.

Xu Xiuwen hurriedly turned off the main lights in the room, leaving only the small light near the door on.

He glanced at the curtains and saw that unless someone looked closely, it wasn’t obvious there was someone hiding behind them.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Xiuwen walked to the door and unlocked it.

As soon as the door opened, he felt a figure dart past him.

The person quickly slipped into the room under his arm.

Xu Xiuwen didn’t have time to see who it was.

He quickly stuck his head out into the hallway, saw no one, and then sighed in relief.

He quickly closed and locked the door again.

Having done all this, he turned around and was stunned.

It was Song Siyu!

Xu Xiuwen had considered Cheng Lu and even Xiao Youran, but he hadn’t expected it to be Song Siyu.

An Shishi, hearing the door open and close, was extremely nervous, worried that Cheng Lu had discovered her.

But after waiting for a long time without hearing anything, she was very surprised and curious. She couldn’t resist peeking out.

What she saw made her eyes widen in shock.

It was Song Siyu?

What was she doing in Xu Xiuwen’s room so late?

Could she also be Xu Xiuwen’s woman? An Shishi was stunned!

Xu Xiuwen was also shocked when he saw Song Siyu.

It took him a long time to recover.

He looked at Song Siyu, speechless, and asked, “Why are you here?”

Since entering the room, Song Siyu hadn’t said a word. Upon hearing Xu Xiuwen’s question, she replied, “Can’t I come here?”

Xu Xiuwen was exasperated. “It’s so late. If someone finds out you’re in my room, how am I supposed to explain it?”

Song Siyu coldly retorted, “How you explain it to Cheng Lu is your problem, not mine.”

“Are you being reasonable?”

“There’s no need to be reasonable with scum like you!”

Xu Xiuwen was rendered speechless by her words.

They both fell silent for a few seconds.

Xu Xiuwen asked, “Why are you here? If you just came to insult me, hurry up and do it so you can leave.”

Song Siyu scoffed, “I’m not that bored.”

“Then what’s your business? Spit it out.”

Song Siyu was quiet for a moment before suddenly asking, “You didn’t tell Youran about our meeting tonight, did you?”

Xu Xiuwen replied, “Why would I tell Youran about that?”

“As long as you didn’t tell her.”

“You’re the one who’s sick. You tell me not to mention it, and now you bring it up.”

“Who are you calling sick?”

“Whoever fits the bill.”

“You—”

Song Siyu pointed a slender finger at Xu Xiuwen’s face, clearly displeased.

Xu Xiuwen didn’t back down, looking indifferent.

Behind the curtains, An Shishi’s eyes widened as she listened to their conversation.

She had always thought Xiao Youran was the first girl Xu Xiuwen met tonight. But it was actually Song Siyu?

If the rumors in town were accurate, did that mean Song Siyu was actually Xu Xiuwen’s destined match?

The thought almost made An Shishi laugh out loud.

Fortunately, she remembered she couldn’t be discovered and quickly covered her mouth. The motion caused the curtain to shake slightly.

Luckily, Song Siyu was facing away from the curtains and didn’t see it.

“If you’ve got something to say, hurry up. Otherwise, get out. I’m tired and want to sleep.”

Song Siyu glanced at the bed upon hearing this.

Seeing the messy state of Xu Xiuwen’s bed, she seemed to ponder something without speaking.

After a few seconds, she walked towards the bed.

Xu Xiuwen, worried she might notice traces of his earlier activity, quickly moved to block her view.

Song Siyu, feeling the room was too dark, couldn’t help but ask, “Why don’t you turn on the light?”

Xu Xiuwen retorted immediately, “Why would I turn on the light if I’m trying to sleep?”

Song Siyu had no response to that.

“This is the last time I’m asking. If you don’t say what you came for, I’m kicking you out.”

Song Siyu looked at Xu Xiuwen, then bypassed him and sat on the bed.

She sat exactly where the earlier action had taken place, making Xu Xiuwen nervous.

After sitting down, Song Siyu said, “What exactly did you say to Youran this morning?”

“Nothing much.”

Song Siyu sneered, “Nothing much, and yet she suddenly wants to get back together with you?”

Xu Xiuwen was speechless. “If Youran wants to get back with me, why don’t you ask her? Why come to me?”

“If Youran would tell me, would I be here asking you?”

Xu Xiuwen laughed. “What makes you think I’ll tell you?”

Song Siyu glared at Xu Xiuwen. “If you don’t tell me, I’ll go back and tell Youran that you’ve been harassing me with texts every night!”

Xu Xiuwen was startled by her words.

He instinctively glanced toward the curtains, thinking, “Crap, An Shishi might hear this.”

Behind the curtains, An Shishi’s expression turned to one of surprise at Song Siyu’s statement.

She wanted to believe Song Siyu was lying, but since Song Siyu didn’t know she was there, what purpose would lying serve?

Could it be true? Had Xu Xiuwen really harassed Song Siyu?

An Shishi’s first reaction wasn’t anger or jealousy but found it very interesting and amusing.

Xu Xiuwen had once liked Song Siyu? If Xiao Youran found out, how would she feel? She would definitely be heartbroken.

An Shishi almost burst out laughing.

She quickly held her breath and listened intently to the sounds in the room.

Xu Xiuwen looked at Song Siyu with exasperation and said, “What nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever harass you with texts?”

Song Siyu replied, “On the first night of school, you sent me a text. Don’t pretend you don’t remember. And I know that during the day, you deleted my number in front of Youran, but you secretly memorized it. Are you still going to say you weren’t harassing me?”

Xu Xiuwen, feeling frustrated, said in a low voice, “Can you stop being so full of yourself? Even if I sent you a few texts, don’t forget, you also texted me a lot.”

An Shishi was thoroughly amused by this conversation.

So, Song Siyu had also texted Xu Xiuwen?

That couldn’t be called harassment, then.

It seemed Song Siyu was also a closet flirt.

She had secretly contacted Xu Xiuwen without telling Xiao Youran or An Shishi.

Despite having a boyfriend, she was still texting another guy late at night.

How scandalous!

An Shishi thought: If Xiao Youran knew all this, she would definitely feel betrayed by Song Siyu! Their close friendship might be in jeopardy.

Song Siyu was slightly embarrassed.

Revealing this was already difficult, and now Xu Xiuwen was denying it and accusing her of being delusional. She couldn’t help but say, “You are truly shameless.”

Xu Xiuwen replied, “Takes one to know one.”

The two fell silent again.

Xu Xiuwen asked, “Do you have anything else to say?”

After a few seconds of silence, Song Siyu looked up at Xu Xiuwen and said, “I came to talk to you about one thing.”

“Go ahead.”

“Do you like Cheng Lu more, or do you like Youran more? If you like Cheng Lu, stop bothering Youran and making her sad. If you like Youran, break up with Cheng Lu and get back with Youran. Do you know how many people you’re hurting by being indecisive?”

Xu Xiuwen had guessed that this was why she came. He thought for a moment and said, “What if I say I like them both equally?”

Song Siyu was shocked. After a moment, she glared at Xu Xiuwen, her expression saying, “You’re a scumbag.”

Xu Xiuwen continued, “You don’t need to look at me like that. I admit I’m a bit of a philanderer, but I’m sincere with both of them.”

Song Siyu couldn’t help but mock, “You’re disgusting. Liking two people and still claiming to be sincere. Don’t you feel sick?”

Xu Xiuwen shrugged, “Think what you want.”

Song Siyu saw his indifferent attitude and felt helpless. She pondered for a moment and then asked, “Even if you like both, you can only marry one. Who will you choose? Once you choose, you should cut ties with the other. Do you want to see them heartbroken?”

Xu Xiuwen asked, “Why can’t I choose both?”

“What?” Song Siyu was shocked. Xu Xiuwen laughed, “You heard me. I want both!”

“Are you crazy? This is a monogamous society! Do you think you’re an emperor from ancient times?”

Xu Xiuwen retorted, “I don’t think I’m an emperor, but if Cheng Lu and Youran can accept each other and we’re not harming anyone, why not?”

Song Siyu shook her head repeatedly, looking at Xu Xiuwen as if he were mad.

His outrageous idea had stunned her. She couldn’t help but say, “Cheng Lu and Youran would never accept polygamy.”

Xu Xiuwen smiled faintly, “How do you know if you don’t try? Besides, you’re not them.”

Song Siyu added, “Aren’t you afraid I’ll tell them your thoughts? You might end up with nothing!”

Xu Xiuwen laughed, “First, I don’t think you’ll tell. Second, even if you do, they might not believe you. How would you explain coming to my room at midnight?”

Song Siyu was instantly awkward.

After half a minute, she shot Xu Xiuwen a resentful look and said, “I won’t let you, the scumbag, play both sides. I’ll definitely try to persuade Youran to give you up.”

Xu Xiuwen replied, “Why bother? This is a matter between the three of us. It’s none of your business. If I were you, I’d pretend not to know and just watch quietly.”

Song Siyu said, “Impossible. Youran and I are good friends. I can’t just stand by and watch her make a mistake.”

Xu Xiuwen studied her for a few seconds and then said, “You and Youran really do have a close relationship, considering how much you care for her.”

Song Siyu proudly responded, “Of course. I treat Youran like a younger sister.”

Xu Xiuwen smiled briefly but then stopped.

He took a step closer, leaned in, and looked directly into Song Siyu’s eyes. “So, you absolutely wouldn’t fall for the same man Youran likes? You wouldn’t compete with her, right?”

Song Siyu nodded immediately, but then she realized something.

She rolled her eyes at Xu Xiuwen and huffed, “You’re the one being delusional. Even if I liked someone, it wouldn’t be you!”

“That’s good to hear.” Xu Xiuwen nodded, “But I must remind you, you want Youran to stay away from me, but that’s your wish. Youran doesn’t think that way. If you impose your views on her, do you think she’ll be happy?”

“I’m doing it for her own good. I can’t let her be ruined by someone like you.”

Xu Xiuwen couldn’t help but shake his head. “Good for her, right? No wonder you’re such a good roommate and friend.”

“Of course!”

After a pause, Song Siyu continued, “You still haven’t answered who you’ll choose. If you stay with Cheng Lu, then don’t go after Youran.”

Xu Xiuwen’s expression grew serious. “I’ll answer you one last time. Both of them are people I love, and I won’t let go of either. I want them both.”

“Shameless!”

Xu Xiuwen continued, “You might not know how happy I am with Youran. I will always treat her well. I believe no one in this world will love Youran more than I do.”

Song Siyu was about to argue back when suddenly, the door was knocked again!

The three people in the room were stunned!

Song Siyu was particularly panicked.

The only person who would come to find Xu Xiuwen at this hour had to be Cheng Lu.

If Cheng Lu saw her in Xu Xiuwen’s room, it would be a mess that couldn’t be explained away.

Song Siyu quickly scanned the room, looking for a place to hide.

Her first thought was the bathroom, but then she realized if Cheng Lu went to the bathroom, it would be over.