Huo Fanjin quietly put down her knife and fork: “…I’m full.”
She was actually feeling a bit nauseous.
Jiang Fuyue translated for Frank: “She said she doesn’t have a habit of drinking cold beverages after meals.”
Frank: “This isn’t cold, it’s at room temperature. Try it, you’ll see!”
As he spoke, he brought the cup to her.
Jiang Fuyue translated honestly this time: “He wants you to take a sip.”
Huo Fanjin’s expression changed drastically, and she stood up abruptly, stepping back as if avoiding a snake or scorpion.
“Are you crazy?!”
Although Frank didn’t understand the words, he saw Huo Fanjin’s expression and his mind exploded—
Did she find out?!
Why else would she react so strongly?
When did she find out?
Huo Fanjin threw out a quick, “I’m full, I’ll wait for you outside!” and then hurriedly left.
Jiang Fuyue translated truthfully and followed her out.
At the checkout, Frank was dazed and extremely anxious.
Did she find out? But why would she wait for him outside if she did? Shouldn’t she just leave?
But if she didn’t find out, why the strong reaction?
Conflicted and with his plan having failed, Frank went to a corner, turned his back, and dialed that person’s number again—
“I think she found out because she strongly rejected the water I offered and looked at me strangely… They’re still outside the restaurant with the translator… Do we really have to do this? Okay, I’ll try one last time…”
After ending the call, Frank left.
Jiang Fuyue came out from the corner, wearing a Bluetooth headset, and asked Niu Rui on the other end: “How is it?”
“Almost there…”
Jiang Fuyue also walked out.
After a flurry of typing, Niu Rui said: “Found it!”
“Tell me.”
Even over the phone, Niu Rui could sense the coldness in her tone.
“The location shows Hausenrigg Hotel, room 1607!”
“Got it.” Jiang Fuyue ended the call, removed the headset, and put both the headset and her phone back in her bag.
She walked straight to Huo Fanjin, arriving just in time.
“Captain, you’re back!”
“Yes.”
“Why hasn’t Frank come yet?” Huo Fanjin checked her watch—it had been almost twenty minutes.
Originally, Frank had left the restaurant before Jiang Fuyue, so he should have been quicker, but he couldn’t find Huo Fanjin outside among the many people, and ended up being later than Jiang Fuyue, even breaking into a sweat.
He suggested a walk.
Jiang Fuyue translated: “His stomach is upset, he needs to walk to aid digestion, otherwise he’ll need to go to the bathroom again.”
Huo Fanjin: “?” So, are we stuck on this “bathroom” topic today?
She felt a bit wronged and disappointed.
Actually, she had been pleasantly surprised when she first saw Frank in person.
The boy looked as tall and sunny as in his photos, and his features matched her expectations perfectly. If it weren’t for the later disgusting topics about “going to the bathroom” and his creepy request for her to drink handwashing water, this meeting would have been a huge success!
However, out of courtesy, since he suggested a walk, Huo Fanjin wouldn’t refuse outright.
“Okay.”
Jiang Fuyue followed behind them. The night breeze was refreshing, the moonlight was bright, and the atmosphere couldn’t have been better.
Just then, Frank suddenly spoke—
“Sorry, I think we shouldn’t contact each other anymore.”
Jiang Fuyue’s expression turned cold. Was this another “attack from the heart” after his “rejection” and “failed drugging”?
Did he think Huo Fanjin’s psychological resilience was weak and planned to use verbal attacks to affect her performance in tomorrow’s exam?
But why was he doing this? What was the ultimate goal?
It couldn’t be just about targeting Huo Fanjin.
If Huo Fanjin failed, it would directly affect…
The team score!
The other side wanted to drag Huo Fanjin down to weaken the China team!
Why choose Huo Fanjin…
Lin Shumo and Ling Xuan weren’t easy targets—they were sharp and could retaliate if they noticed something.
Fang Canyang shared a room with Sun Qun and rarely went out, making it hard for the other side to find an opportunity.
So, it came down to her and Huo Fanjin…
Compared to taking down four contestants from R country and showing dominance during debates, Huo Fanjin, who was more naive, became the best target.
Anyone with some sense would know to attack the weakest link.
Especially after the theory results came out, with all four China team members scoring full marks, they stood out.
Then—
The reluctant-to-meet Frank agreed to meet.
Wasn’t that too much of a coincidence?
In an instant, Jiang Fuyue figured out the whole scheme.
She calmly translated for Huo Fanjin: “He asked if you know why he keeps needing to go to the bathroom.”
Huo Fanjin turned her head in disbelief: “Why do you keep bringing up such disgusting things?”
Frank saw the shock and questioning in her eyes, thinking she must be heartbroken, wondering why he was doing this.
As expected—
The translator said: “Are you joking? I don’t believe you!”
Frank remembered the instructions—to attack her hard, crush her mentally, and affect her performance in tomorrow’s exam, causing the China team to fail!
The man’s face turned cold, the gentleness in his eyes replaced by harshness: “I’m not joking, I’m serious. After meeting you, I realized you’re ugly and very rude! I invited you, and you refused; I brought you a drink, and you didn’t take it—I’ve never seen such an ill-mannered girl. You’re crude, you’re disgusting, and you’ve shattered all my beautiful illusions. I can’t accept this!”
Jiang Fuyue translated: “Because I’m afraid you’ll dislike me as a bathroom boy, thinking I’m crude, disgusting, like a stinkbug. You’re so beautiful and pure, like a jade, while I’m lowly, not even worth a piece of mud on the ground. I feel inferior, heartbroken, and like a waste.”
Huo Fanjin’s heart ached halfway through. So, this seemingly confident boy had such sensitive nerves.
When he said she was jade and he was mud, Huo Fanjin couldn’t hold back her tears. She punched Frank on the shoulder: “How can you be so silly?! We are friends! How could I despise you? You only have a health problem, which is why you always need to… uh… Anyway, I don’t allow you to talk about yourself like that!”
To show her determination, Huo Fanjin raised her voice.
Frank saw her crying, her voice getting louder, her emotions more intense. Good, finally breaking down!
The translator’s words also confirmed his guess: “Why are you doing this to me? I was so eagerly looking forward to meeting you, but what about you? Weren’t we fine just now? Why suddenly cut ties? My heart is shattered, can’t you feel it?!”
Frank sighed in relief.
Heartbroken, right?
That’s good!
Finally, he mercilessly brushed off Huo Fanjin’s hand, throwing out: “I really hate you. Don’t contact me again!”
With that, he turned and walked away briskly.
Huo Fanjin watched the boy’s retreating figure, dumbfounded.
“Why… why did he leave so suddenly?” She looked at Jiang Fuyue, bewildered.
At that moment, Frank turned back, wanting to confirm again.
The girl’s lost expression, red eyes, and nose showed she was thoroughly heartbroken, dispelling all his doubts.
He quickened his pace, ready to celebrate.
Huo Fanjin sniffed, thinking D country was quite cold, then continued looking at Jiang Fuyue in confusion.
That question still hadn’t been answered!
Not knowing German was inconvenient. She’d learn it right after returning home!
“Ahem…” Jiang Fuyue cleared her throat, “Frank said you are really beautiful and kind, not despising him.”
“Hehe…” Huo Fanjin felt better, after all, being complimented!
Which girl doesn’t like to be called beautiful and kind?
But…
“Why did he leave?”
Jiang Fuyue remained calm: “Oh, he said he had an urgent need to use the bathroom, so he had to leave.”
Huo Fanjin’s mouth fell open, incredulous: “This… so frequent? Didn’t he just…”
Jiang Fuyue shrugged, showing her own helplessness.
Huo Fanjin pursed her lips, thinking to herself…
Was she still a little disgusted?
