100,000/Hour Professional Stand-in Chapter 53.2: What About the Time You Have Spent With Me? (2)

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The following day, Bai Zhou was dragged to the mall by his three roommates early in the morning. 

While the three of them were checking out the art studio, he found himself getting frustrated by his endless thoughts of Ji Fanyin, Ji Xinxin, and Chen Yunsheng that he simply couldn’t shake off, so he headed out to have a smoke. 

It wasn’t even 9 A.M. yet.

Feeling lethargic, he let out a yawn.

In the midst of his smoke, he received a call from Ji Xinxin. Doing a quick mental calculation, it was about time for Ji Xinxin’s plane to land in Paris.

It’s earlier than usual. Her call usually comes in an hour late after the estimated landing time.

The thought swiftly took root in his mind. He found himself unable to cast it away anymore. 

Bai Zhou pressed his lips tightly before slowly picking up the call. “Big sis, you’ve arrived in Paris?”

“Yeap, I just got off the plane. I’m on my way to collect my luggage,” replied Ji Xinxin with her usual cheery tone. “How unexpected. I thought that you would still be asleep at this hour. Are you intending to head out today?”

It could have just been an innocent, casual question, but Bai Zhou couldn’t help but feel that she was trying to sound him out. It left him feeling slightly repulsed. 

“I’m out with my roommates. We’re buying some supplies and having hot pot later,” he replied. 

“Alright, have fun~,” said Ji Xinxin with a chuckle. “I have a piece of good news here, but I can only tell you once it’s confirmed. Look forward to it, alright?”

Bai Zhou stifled his cigarette as he subconsciously answered, “Are you going to fulfill your promise to become my girlfriend?”

Those words blurted out caused a heavy silence to loom over the call. 

No matter how fast Bai Zhou’s reflexes were, he couldn’t possibly take back the words that he had already spoken.

Shit, how could I have forgotten that the one who promised to give me an answer on my 21st birthday was Ji Fanyin?

… Fuck!

“Zhouzhou, what did you just say? I’m sorry, but I don’t really understand…” asked Ji Xinxin with a confused voice. 

Bai Zhou clawed h

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