It was probably because Cherry Miller hadn't clearly rejected him that Jay Kee felt encouraged.
In the days that followed, Jay Kee seemed to have unlocked his full potential, constantly showing off in front of Cherry Miller to make his presence known.
Then he'd smoothly diss Yin Yinuo and declare his challenge.
Every time Jay Kee came over to show off, he could always make Yin Yinuo laugh for half a day.
Cherry Miller silently watched as Yin Yinuo played along, enjoying the drama. She could only shake her head.
Forget it.
As long as she's happy, it's fine.
So, Jay Kee's pursuit grew even more passionate, while Cherry Miller remained unmoved, neither rejecting nor accepting.
On this day off, Cherry Miller planned to get some proper rest and take a walk around Sunset Manor to check on the excavation progress.
She hadn't even left the house when Jay Kee came knocking: "Sis Cherry, are you heading out?"
Cherry Miller nodded, "Yeah, I’ve got something to take care of."
"Let me come with you! I can drive or carry your bag," Jay Kee blinked, putting on his best innocent puppy-dog face.
If Cherry Miller were the naïve, sheltered type, she might’ve been won over by Jay Kee’s act.
But come on, this is Cherry Miller we’re talking about.
She’s had more admirers than she can count since she was a kid.
Besides, with Ethan Yin as the gold standard, no other guy even comes close.
"No need," Cherry said, turning him down. "I’ll see myself out."
She grabbed her bag and headed out without another word.
"Hey, hey, Cherry, don’t be so cold! I’m not some kind of pest, you know," Jay Kee hurried after her. "I mean it—I just think, since we’re neighbors and friends, we should help each other out when we can."
"But I don’t need your help," Cherry pressed the elevator button. "And honestly, there’s nothing you can do for me."
"Cherry, don’t be so harsh," Jay Kee darted into the elevator after her. "I promise I’ll be good! I won’t cause any trouble, okay?"
Jay Kee finished with a wink and a cute face aimed at Cherry.
Cherry’s met more gentlemen than she can count—real or fake, they all put on their best manners around her.
But Jay Kee’s shameless, clingy cuteness? That’s a first.
He knows how to play to his strengths: good looks, sunny smile, and he’s got a knack for winning over older girls.
Even if you’re not a fan of his antics, it’s hard to stay mad at him.
He’s so upfront about what he wants—no games, no secrets. You just can’t hate him.
Cherry didn’t really know what to say to that.
After all, Jay Kee never crosses anyone’s line.
With Jay Kee tagging along and refusing to give up, Cherry finally relented: "Fine, you can come. But don’t talk out of turn, don’t wander off, and don’t say anything you shouldn’t. Got it?"