Bai Shinan hadn’t expected to run into Mu Yuwei. Judging by the look on her face, she must’ve been waiting for him at the sports field for a long time, only to be disappointed.
But he didn’t feel guilty at all. Who hadn’t waited before? He once stood under the blazing sun for two hours just to buy that internet-famous milk tea Mu Yuwei liked. Did he ever complain? And besides, this meetup was something she arranged on her own.
“What are you spacing out for? You want me to lead you in? Don’t you see the sign says no boys beyond this point?” Bai Shinan glanced at Zhu Yuyou, who had stopped in her tracks.
“Oh, then good night, Classmate Bai.” Zhu Yuyou waved at him a little unwillingly. She really wanted to stay and watch the drama unfold.
“Yeah, good night.” Bai Shinan waved back.
After watching Zhu Yuyou disappear around the corridor corner, Bai Shinan turned to leave. As for Mu Yuwei—who was she? Totally unfamiliar.
Suddenly, a hand grabbed the hem of his shirt, stubbornly refusing to let him go.
“Let go yourself. Don’t force me to use force,” Bai Shinan turned and said coldly.
His patience had limits. He could ignore Mu Yuwei’s usual verbal pestering, but now that she was making physical contact, he wasn’t going to pretend it didn’t happen.
“The wind on the field is strong. It’s dark around here too. I’m really scared being alone,” Mu Yuwei said, head lowered, voice full of sorrow—enough to stir sympathy in anyone.
“I understand all that, but what does that have to do with me? Need me to explain what ‘no more contact for life’ means?” Bai Shinan had no interest in being her lapdog again.
Listening to Bai Shinan’s cold rejection, Mu Yuwei didn’t feel angry—instead, she felt a strange sweetness in her heart. This guy with a sharp tongue and soft heart—he said he didn’t care, but he’d brought her chocolate, stood up for her in class.
She didn’t expect Bai Shinan to have such a tsundere side. She had already decided—her future memoir would be titled: Me and My Stubborn, Tsundere Boyfriend.
“Alright, alright. I just wanted to tell you that there’s really nothing between me and Li Guangwei. Don’t get the wrong idea,” Mu Yuwei said softly, gently tugging on his shirt like a little girl being coy.
“I didn’t get the wrong idea. Now can you let go?” Bai Shinan thought Mu Yuwei must be delusional. What she did with Li Guangwei had absolutely nothing to do with him.
Mu Yuwei pouted slightly. He said he didn’t misunderstand, but if that were true, then why did he walk Zhu Yuyou back to the dorm? Obviously it was tit-for-tat. Of course, she couldn’t say that aloud. With Bai Shinan’s level of tsundere, he’d deny it to the grave.
“Fine, letting go. As if I wanted to hold you…” Mu Yuwei released her grip and spoke with exaggerated disdain, catching Bai Shinan off guard. He relaxed and turned to walk away.
Then suddenly—he was bumped from behind. No, not just bumped—Mu Yuwei had seized the moment to hug him from behind. The source of this chapter is g.com.
“You—” Bai Shinan was just about to explode when Mu Yuwei bolted into the girls’ dorm without looking back, not even giving him the chance to scold her.
“What the hell is Mu Yuwei’s problem!” Bai Shinan grumbled all the way back to his dorm, assuming she had done it on purpose to get back at him for skipping their “meeting.”
Mu Yuwei, meanwhile, had no idea that her affectionate hug had been interpreted as revenge. She leaned against the wall, panting, her heart pounding in her throat, cheeks burning red. Her mind replayed the moment she hugged Bai Shinan.
She felt she’d gone too far tonight. Even though she kept two full seats between her and Li Guangwei during the tutoring, and didn’t even let a strand of his hair touch her, Bai Shinan had always stood while explaining questions to her—never once sitting beside her.
And yet she, just to get back at him, had chosen to sit side by side with another boy. Even without dating experience, she knew how much that would hurt a guy.
So, to comfort Bai Shinan—and as a form of apology—she gave him her first hug.
Originally, she had just planned to let him hold her hand, but her thoughts had gone wild during evening study. Before she knew it, she’d already thrown herself into his arms.
“Now… he shouldn’t be mad anymore, right? Ugh, that hurt.” Mu Yuwei murmured to herself, rubbing her chest. She had charged in too fast—nearly flattened the peaks of her chest. That pervert got a free bonus.
He was probably hiding somewhere laughing now. Hmph, dirty-minded jerk!
Achoo!
Back in the dorm, Bai Shinan sneezed. Someone must be talking trash about him. Heaven knew, aside from being slammed into, he didn’t feel any kind of romantic thrill.
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The night passed without incident. When Bai Shinan woke up, it was finally the Friday he’d been dreaming of—once this day was over, he could go home.
Just the thought of seeing his parents and little sister made him float with joy. He was in such a good mood, he didn’t even care about Mu Yuwei’s “revenge” from last night.
Mu Yuwei noticed Bai Shinan was especially cheerful today. Clearly, her “sacrifice” last night hadn’t been in vain. But strangely, Bai Shinan still didn’t act like he’d forgiven her. Even when they bumped into each other at the cafeteria, he’d act like he didn’t see her. Find the original chapter at novelping . com.
This stingy man—after taking such a huge advantage of her, could he not at least show a bit of gentlemanly spirit? Or… was he getting a taste for it? Planning to get even more from her?
Mu Yuwei blushed furiously at the thought and covered her face. No! Absolutely not! If she kept giving ground, Bai Shinan would eat her up and leave nothing behind.
When the final bell rang, Bai Shinan could no longer hold back his excitement. He reminded Zhu Yuyou, who was staying on campus, to eat and sleep well, then grabbed his backpack and dashed out of the classroom.
Their school didn’t offer shuttle buses. Students were either picked up by family or took public transportation. Bai Shinan’s family was a typical working-class household, supporting two kids in school. Buying a car was something that would only happen after he graduated college. So, he always took the bus home.
Bai Shinan and Li Pengfei stood chatting at the bus stop. It was the peak of rush hour, and buses were packed like dumplings. Finding a seat was a dream—just standing space was lucky.
Nearby students looked enviously at the line of sedans pulling in and out—those with personal chauffeurs.
Suddenly, a window of a Volkswagen rolled down. A beautiful girl leaned out, waving toward the bus stop, lips moving as if calling someone over.
“That looks like Mu Yuwei… is she calling you?” Li Pengfei asked, noticing the minor stir at the stop.
“You actually believe that?” Bai Shinan looked at him like he was an idiot.
“Er… fair point.” Li Pengfei almost laughed at himself. No way Mu Yuwei would be calling his buddy over.
He still remembered last semester’s final day. It had been pouring rain outside. Around dismissal time, he and Bai Shinan had been waiting at the bus stop. Bai Shinan’s bus was almost there.
Then Mu Yuwei called—she said she’d left a test paper in the classroom and needed it for Monday. Could he go back and get it?
Bai Shinan had braved the downpour and returned to the classroom. By the time he came back, what was once just damp pant legs had turned into a completely soaked body. Luckily, the test paper had been in a plastic sleeve and survived.
Because of that errand, Bai Shinan missed his bus—which only came every 30 minutes—and had to wait in freezing rain, then take a packed bus home, shivering the whole way.
That weekend, Bai Shinan—rarely—didn’t say good morning or good night to Mu Yuwei. And Mu Yuwei? She didn’t even notice.