Chapter 23: Wanting a Girlfriend.

  Ye Han frowned and turned his head to look, and indeed found Tang Xue walking towards him with a group of female companions surrounding her. Her delicate face, which looked pure and innocent, still had a slightly pale complexion, but it already had some color to it, much better than when she was rescued from drowning.

  Tang Xue was also wearing the hotel's pajamas, apparently she and Ye Han were staying in the same hotel. However, from her expression, there was a hint of laziness, her beautiful eyes had some drowsiness, and her hair was messy, slightly disheveled, obviously just waking up not long ago.

  After being rescued by Ye Han, Tang Xue was supported by several female companions to the hotel for rest. By noon, she felt much better and came over with her female companions to eat. As they walked to the entrance of the restaurant, one of the female companions had sharp eyes and spotted Ye Han at a glance. She whispered something in Tang Xue's ear, and then Tang Xue didn't say another word and walked towards Ye Han, followed by her female companions.

  "Hey, what's your name?" Walking up to the table where the two were dining, Tang Xue plopped herself down in an empty chair with a carefree air, her big black and white eyes scanning Ye Han up and down as she asked in a soft voice.

  Her voice is as clear and crisp as a mountain spring, and also like the gentle movement of wind chimes. Compared to her sister Tang Shuang's sweet and soft tone, it has a different flavor that makes one feel carefree and delighted when heard.

  Such a lovely and charming little beauty, like a poem or a painting, took the initiative to ask a man's name. If it were another man, he would probably be excited and blush all over his face, at a loss for words. But Ye Han raised an eyebrow and chuckled: "Little girl, why do you ask my name?"

  "What's that? You're calling me Xiao Yatou? You actually called me Xiao Yatou?" Tang Xue pointed at her own nose tip, her beautiful eyes wide with discontent: "Hmph, let me tell you, this young lady is already 15 years old this year, and I'm a big girl now!"

  Ye Han smiled lightly and said: "At just fifteen years old, it's still early until eighteen years old to become an adult, what is she if not a little girl?"

  Tang Xue habitually pouted, humming: "You, seemingly not much older than me, why do you speak with such an air of superiority? A little kid pretending to be an adult, how ridiculous!"

  He paused for a moment, pointed to the several female companions behind him, and said: "I heard from these classmates of mine that after I fell into the water, it was you who saved me. When I asked your name, of course, I wanted to thank you."

  After hearing Tang Xue's words, Ye Zhuang on the side wanted to say "I'm also one of those who saved you", but thinking about his own poor performance after jumping into the lake, this sentence was left unsaid.

  Ye Han waved his hand and said, "As alumni of the same school, it's only right to help each other out. Besides, I also know your sister Tang Shuang."

  "Alumni?" Tang Xue blinked and asked: "Are you also from Municipal No. 1 Middle School?" Seeing Ye Han nod, she asked again: "Which class are you in? What's your name?"

  "Class 3 Grade 1. Ye Han."

  Tang Xue smiled and said, "So you're a junior! Let's get acquainted. I'm Tang Xue from the first year of high school (1). Ye Han, my junior brother, you must be feeling quite frustrated. Why is it that at the same age of 15, you're in junior high while I'm already in high school? Hehe, let me tell you, it's because I started school early."

  Tang Xue was young and beautiful in appearance, speaking directly and quickly. Ye Han had a good impression of her and smiled upon hearing this: "Mmm, I know you're Tang Xue, I know your sister."

  Tang Xue disagreed and said: "My sister is the school flower of No. 1 Middle School, and almost all students in the school know her. Especially boys, 100% of them know her."

  Ye Han smiled and didn't say anything, lowering his head to continue eating.

  Tang Xue's lively and outgoing personality pushed Ye Han's arm with her hand, saying: "Hey, Ye Han, no matter what, you saved my life this time. Speak up, what do you want in return? As long as I can do it, I'll agree to it."

  Ye Zhuang's heart was racing as he listened to the conversation, thinking to himself: "If it were me, I'd ask her to be my girlfriend. Who knows what kind of conditions Ye Lao will propose? Ugh, what if he asks Tang Xue to be his girlfriend?! Alas, Ye Lao is better than me in studies, looks, and even fighting skills... I'm definitely no match for him! Forget it, forget it, I'll just have to suppress my feelings and let go of my love!"

  When Tang Xue wanted to repay her debt of gratitude, Ye Han couldn't help but think of her sister Tang Shuang. Just two days ago, Tang Shuang had also come to him with the same intention, wanting to repay him for saving her grandfather's life. Who would have thought that after coming to this world, the two people he had helped were both from the Tang family? It seemed that he was now considered a "noble person" of the Tang family.

  Tang Xue stared at him with pleading eyes, seemingly waiting for his response. Ye Han shook his head and pointed to the food in front of them: "The food is getting cold, let's eat! Eat! Hmm... Tang Xue, why don't we eat together?"

  "Alright!!"

  She stood up and let several female classmates sit down at a table next to her to eat, and she also got a self-service meal and sat down beside Ye Han.

  While eating, Tang Xue's eyes were not idle either. Her shiny black pupils kept rolling around, constantly sizing up Ye Han. Meanwhile, she seemed to have thought of something in her heart, and a faint blush appeared on her delicate face, like pink ink dripping onto rice paper, spreading out and making one's heart skip a beat.

  Tang Xue was sizing up Ye Han, while Ye Zhuang, who was being treated as air by Tang Xue, was stealing glances at her with the corner of his eye. He discovered that Tang Xue's face occasionally flushed pink, and her eyes sparkled like water. He couldn't help but feel a wave of dryness in his mouth and throat, and he quickly shifted his gaze to the food in front of him. He thought to himself, "This is getting out of hand! Tang Xue, this little seductress, is really too alluring. If I keep looking, I'll surely burst a blood vessel!"

  He didn't know that Tang Xue's face turned red because she suddenly thought of Ye Han taking off her top at the lake to save her, and afterwards she heard several female classmates say that Ye Han had touched her body with his hands while saving her, even touching her sensitive chest area. As a young girl who had never been in love before, having her body touched and looked at by a strange man made her blush with shame.

  "Hey, don't just focus on eating. I asked you something earlier and you haven't answered yet." Tang Xue said, having eaten a few mouthfuls of food.

  "What's the answer?" Ye Han mumbled with his mouth full of food.

  Tang Xue's face turned red with anger, and she said in a huff: "You're not that old, how can your memory be so bad! I asked you just now, since you saved my life this time, what do you want as a reward? You'd better say it!"

  Ye Han said "oh" and put down the chopsticks in his hand, looking at Tang Xue's flawless face, smiling but not quite smiling: "You really want to give me benefits?"

  Tang Xue's delicate chin pointed downwards slightly as she said, "Yes, I, Tang Xue, have never liked owing others a favor."

  Ye Han rubbed his nose and said, "First, let's talk about what benefits you can give me?"

  Tang Xue tilted her head and thought for a moment, saying: "Many. Do you want money? Or do you want something else? It's all okay! But it can't be too excessive, for example if you want the stars in the sky, then I won't be able to do it!"

  Ye Han laughed "haha" and his eyes met Tang Xue's clear autumn-like eyes, he said in a low voice: "I don't want money, nor do I want any material things, what I want... is a girlfriend."