Chapter 283 Qin Xiuxiu Comes to the Door

Chapter 283 Qin Xiuxiu Comes to the Door

As night deepened, the bustling educated youth compound gradually quieted down.

People who had been busy all day were already exhausted, so they climbed into bed and soon fell asleep.

The entire courtyard was immersed in tranquility, with only the occasional soft snores breaking the silence.

However, beneath this tranquility, a figure quietly climbed out of bed.

Moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating Qin Xiuxiu's slightly tense face.

She dressed carefully, her movements so gentle that she made almost no sound, afraid of waking the others who were fast asleep.

Then, she quietly opened the door and tiptoed out.

She arrived at Liu Tao's room and gently knocked on the door.

Liu Tao slowly opened the door. When he saw that it was Qin Xiuxiu standing outside, a look of surprise involuntarily appeared on his face, and he blurted out, "Comrade Qin? What brings you here so late?"

Qin Xiuxiu lowered her head slightly, her soft voice barely audible, like the fluttering of a mosquito's wings: "Comrade Liu, I... I have some things I want to say to you."

Liu Tao hesitated for a moment, but ultimately stepped aside and gestured for Qin Xiuxiu to come in, letting her into the house.

As fate would have it, all the other educated youths who shared a room with Liu Tao had gone home, leaving Liu Tao alone in the small room.

This actually provided Qin Xiuxiu with some convenience.

After entering the room, Qin Xiuxiu silently walked to the bedside and sat down, keeping her head down the whole time. Her slender fingers looked uneasy, constantly twisting the hem of her clothes.

Liu Tao stood directly in front of her, his words revealing a hint of impatience: "Comrade Qin, what is it you want? It's late now, and if others see you, it won't be good for your reputation."

Upon hearing this, Qin Xiuxiu abruptly raised her head, her once clear eyes now brimming with tears.

She bit her lip tightly, and after a long while, she mustered up the courage to say, "Comrade Liu, actually... I've always liked you."

"Now that I know you've successfully gained admission to university, we may never see each other again. I really don't want to miss this last chance, so..."

Liu Tao paused for a moment, then a smug look appeared on his face. He coughed lightly, pretending to be serious, and said, "Comrade Qin, don't be like that. We're teammates working on the same project in the same village. I... don't have those kinds of feelings for you."

Qin Xiuxiu's tears welled up instantly, her voice choked with sobs: "Comrade Liu, I know I'm not good enough for you, but I really like you. Could you... give me a chance?"

Liu Tao sighed and slowly said, "Comrade Qin, matters of the heart really can't be forced."

"You should go back and rest early, lest others see you and spread some unpleasant gossip."

Standing opposite her, Qin Xiuxiu clenched her teeth, as if she wanted to swallow all her grievances.

However, the next second, she pounced on Liu Tao like a wild animal and hugged him tightly.

"Liu Tao! I don't care what others think! All I want is to be with you forever!"

Qin Xiuxiu cried, her face streaked with tears, her voice filled with endless affection.

Liu Tao was clearly not prepared for Qin Xiuxiu's extreme behavior and was quite frightened.

He frantically tried to push away the almost crazed woman in front of him, shouting, "Comrade Qin, please have some self-respect! If you continue to act so unreasonably, I'll call for help!"

Qin Xiuxiu was pushed hard by Liu Tao, and her body staggered backward a few steps, almost falling to the ground.

Tears, like a burst dam, instantly gushed from her beautiful eyes, sliding down her cheeks and dripping onto the ground.

At this moment, Qin Xiuxiu felt utterly desperate and helpless, with the words from the letter her parents had sent echoing in her mind—telling her to take sick leave and return home immediately.

She stood there anxiously, a question swirling in her mind that was causing her great distress: what should she do?

Her parents were eager to call her home, their purpose obvious—they wanted to use her to get a hefty dowry.

Deep down, she was filled with resistance and had no intention of complying, because she absolutely did not want to be sold like a commodity. The only way was to marry Liu Tao and go to school with him.

That's why tonight is a do-or-die situation for her.

She desperately wanted to become Liu Tao's wife and leave with him.

Even when her parents came to the village to look for her, they couldn't find any trace of her.

The reason Liu Tao was chosen is that, among this group of people, only Liu Tao's family has the best economic situation.

In fact, Qin Xiuxiu had long had designs on Liu Tao.

For some reason, Liu Tao, who used to be very attentive to her and always trying to get close to her, has suddenly become very well-behaved lately. She must have been warned by her family.

"Since you truly have no feelings for me, then so be it. My throat is a little sore, and I'd like to drink some water to soothe it. I'll leave after I finish drinking."

Qin Xiuxiu feigned a gentle demeanor and spoke these words in a soft, gentle voice.

She keenly noticed a hint of guilt flash across Liu Tao's face, so she took the opportunity when Liu Tao turned around to get a bowl to pour her water.

He quickly put the drugs he had secretly obtained during the day for breeding pigs into his teacup.

Not long after, Liu Tao returned to Qin Xiuxiu with a water glass in his hand.

At this moment, Qin Xiuxiu remained calm and composed as usual, casually taking the bowl and taking a small sip.

Then, she looked up at Liu Tao and said with a smile, "Liu Tao, have some water too. Your lips are dry." Qin Xiuxiu handed him his teacup, her tone slightly nervous.

Liu Tao didn't think much of it, and casually took the teacup, tilting his head back to drink several mouthfuls in a row.

Qin Xiuxiu watched him drink the water intently, secretly relieved.

She slowly picked up her teacup, took several slow and deliberate sips, but her gaze remained fixed on Liu Tao.

Not long after, Liu Tao suddenly felt dizzy, and the scene in front of her seemed to become blurry.

At the same time, a surge of heat rose from within him and quickly spread throughout his body.

He frowned, gripped the table beside him with one hand, and sat down with difficulty, muttering to himself, "This is strange. What's wrong with me? Why do I feel so uneasy?"