Chapter 378: A stifling feeling

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

Silence.

Huian stared at him continuously for God knew how long. She finally blinked her eyes when they began to water.

She felt as if she didn't hear it right.

I should get my ears checked…

"What?" she asked in confusion.

Shin knew his question was akin to a bomb dropping on her out of nowhere.

"I mean…I…"

Shin wanted to pull his hair out. He didn't seem to get the words to explain himself.

"Will you please listen to me just once?" he sighed.

Huian was still in a daze.

"I am listening."

Shin nodded. "Well, Mom and Dad are pestering me to find a girlfriend, and now they are…trying to convince me to date Mu Shuchun."

Huian somewhat knew about their situation, so she understood why he must be in trouble.

"I think you must have already guessed that Mu Shuchun and I have broken up. There is no way I can get back together with her."

"I understand…"