105: Chapter 105 So, do you agree?

With Li's addition, there was no longer any entity on the island capable of posing a threat to the 01 Tribe.

The "Calamity" Li, who once filled countless players with despair, had now become the 01 Tribe's most solid bulwark.

After Qi Yun returned to the 01 Tribe with everyone, life seemed to return to a certain state of tranquility.

However, the capable girls under his command were not idle. Instead, under Qi Yun's direction, they systematically ventured out to scavenge, explore, and acquire resources.

On the chat channel, a message posted by Qi Yun himself caused quite a stir:

[01 Tribe - Qi Yun: Selling Tribe support services. When encountering a crisis, you may request support from the 01 Tribe. Interested parties, please private message @Xia Jin (Note: The 01 Tribe reserves the right of final interpretation for this service). Each instance costs 50 units of iron ore and 50 units of stone. Deferred payment is accepted (interest will be charged).]

This message could be called domineering, but under the threat of life and death, being able to trade just a few resources for support was still incredibly cost-effective.

Qi Yun understood this well.

He intended to fully utilize the strength at his disposal, allowing his subordinates to gain practical combat experience while also earning tangible resources for the Tribe.

At night, a bonfire was lit in the Tribe's open clearing.

The wood crackled, and the dancing firelight illuminated the faces of everyone sitting around it.

The aroma of meat, mixed with the faint scent of fruit wine, filled the air, and the atmosphere was lively.

Most of the girls in the Tribe were currently gathered around Li, asking all sorts of questions.

Ye Xi was sitting not far across from Qi Yun.

Finally, as if having made a decision, Ye Xi stood up abruptly.

Her movement was somewhat sudden, causing a few people nearby to glance over.

Ignoring their gazes, she walked straight toward Qi Yun.

Seeing Ye Xi walking toward him, Qi Yun's heart skipped a beat for no reason. Surely this Campus Belle hadn't been drinking again, had she?

Ye Xi stopped in front of him and took a deep breath. "Qi Yun, I have something to tell you."

Qi Yun looked into her clear eyes; there was no sign of drunkenness in them.

He breathed a slight sigh of relief but still asked tentatively, "You… you aren't drunk, are you?"

Ye Xi pursed her lips and retorted, "Do you wish I were a little drunk?"

"No, no!" Qi Yun quickly denied.

Ye Xi had indeed considered drinking a little to bolster her courage, but she had ultimately abandoned the idea.

She did not want to rely on the false courage brought by alcohol anymore.

Ye Xi reached out and grabbed Qi Yun's wrist.

Her touch was slightly cool, but her grip was firm.

Then, she turned around and pulled Qi Yun toward the house.

Qi Yun's heart skipped a beat.

This was the first time Ye Xi had ever taken the initiative to hold his hand.

He could not see that Ye Xi, walking in front of him, already had cheeks flushed bright red.

Her heart was drumming wildly in her chest, as if it were about to leap out the next second.

Inside, she was frantically praying, "Don't reject me, Qi Yun. Please, don't shake me off now…"

At the same time, another voice in her mind was desperately pondering, "What if he shakes me off?"

"What if he rejects me? What should I say so I don't look too pathetic?"

Fortunately, Qi Yun obediently followed her back into the house.

The area by the bonfire went quiet for a moment, then erupted into low, gossipy chatter.

"Holy crap… did I see that right? The Campus Belle just dragged Qi Bao away?"

"Tsk, tsk. Is even our aloof Campus Belle falling for him? She's the woman so many guys dream of!"

"Maybe she's been fallen for a long time. I've always felt that her insistence on creating that girls' alliance before had ulterior motives."

"Exactly. Look at the Tribe now—Shu Qianxue, Xia Jin, Sophia… how many are still 'pure'?"

Inside, the moment the door closed, it shut out most of the noise from outside.

Ye Xi let go of Qi Yun's wrist and turned to face him.

Her chest rose and fell slightly, but her face still wore an expression of disgust.

"Qi Yun, I'll say it straight: I like you."

She raised her head and looked straight into Qi Yun's eyes, her voice carrying a sense of impatience.

She paused, then quickly added, "If you don't like me, then don't say anything!"

Qi Yun was completely bewildered. This method of confession was truly unique.

Giving a look that screamed "You're so annoying," "Don't talk to me," and "Stay away from me," while saying "I like you"?

Looking at Ye Xi's tense face, which even held a hint of disgust, Qi Yun suddenly felt like laughing.

He deliberately sighed. "When you confess, is your only expression 'I find you annoying'?"

Ye Xi's heart skipped a beat, and she panicked.

She knew her current expression must look terrible, but this cold, slightly disgusted look was the shell she used to protect herself.

She forced herself to maintain her composure, her tone stiff. "I… I've never confessed to anyone before. I don't know what expression to use."

After speaking, she stared intently at Qi Yun, her heart pounding like thunder. "So, what is your answer?"

Qi Yun looked at her, clearly nervous to death yet insisting on feigning calm, and suddenly found the girl clumsily cute.

He smiled and said unhurriedly, "I have already spoken."

Ye Xi was stunned; her brain didn't process it for a moment.

But the next second, she suddenly understood! He said "I have spoken," and according to her own logic from a moment ago, "If you don't like me, then don't say anything."

Since he was speaking now, it meant… he didn't "dislike" her! He hadn't rejected her!

A wave of immense joy exploded in her heart like fireworks, instantly washing away all her nervousness and anxiety.

That's great! He doesn't hate me!

However, even though Ye Xi was overjoyed inside, her face still wore that cold, "don't touch me" expression.

She continued, using that distant, aloof tone, "Then… I want to 'connect' with you. Are you going to reject me?"

She said it with as much murderous intent as if she were saying, "I want to stab you, do you agree?"

Qi Yun was truly shocked this time. Ye Xi was actually saying it so directly?

This was too far removed from the image of the arrogant, aloof Campus Belle who always kept her distance from others that he had in his mind.

A mischievous thought bubbled up in Qi Yun's mind again.

He deliberately crossed his arms, looked her up and down, and curled his lips into a playful smile. "If you can say that again with a different expression, perhaps I'll consider agreeing."

Ye Xi blinked, seemingly digesting his words. "I'll try," she said in a low voice, and then she actually lowered her head.

Qi Yun waited patiently. A few seconds later, Ye Xi raised her head again.

In that instant, Qi Yun's breath hitched. All the feigned indifference, stiffness, and defenses faded away like melting ice and snow.

That stunning face, which had stood out in a class full of beauties and led to her being unanimously crowned the Campus Belle, was completely revealed.

Her fair skin was flushed with a captivating blush.

Those beautiful eyes, which usually radiated aloofness, were now glistening with moisture, filled with shyness, anticipation, and anxiety, as she looked at him timidly.

Without the protection of her mask, the real Ye Xi was like a fragile crystal doll. Her voice carried a trace of barely perceptible trembling and stuttering. "S-so… do, do you agree?"