When Lin Fei returned home in the evening to read, he discovered to his surprise that Zhong Kou Shuo Jin had sent him several messages while he was singing.
Zhong Kou Shuo Jin: [Are you feeling embarrassed? Or are you afraid I’m not what you expected?]
[It’s okay, I accept you no matter what.]
[Where are you? Where are you? Where are you?]
Lin Fei: …
Lin Fei replied: [I just think it’s unnecessary.]
Zhong Kou Shuo Jin was clearly online and quickly sent a new message:
[How can you say that! I even thought transferring to X City had some benefits, like being able to see you, but you don’t want to see me at all!! My poor sincere heart! Sincere! Heart!]
Lin Fei was somewhat surprised. Transfer?
Dragon: [Are you a student?]
Zhong Kou Shuo Jin: [Of course! Look at me, so pure and clearly not yet tainted by the harsh realities of society like you must be. You’re definitely not a student anymore, so ruthless. You’ve probably been working!]
Serious high school senior Lin Fei: …
Dragon: [Elementary school?]
Zhong Kou Shuo Jin: !!!
[Are you kidding me? You’re the elementary school student here! Your whole family is! I’m already in my final year of high school! In a few months, I’ll be an adult!]
Now Lin Fei was genuinely surprised.
He was never one to indulge in fantasies, so despite knowing each other for three years, he had never imagined what Zhong Kou Shuo Jin was like. Yet, Zhong Kou Shuo Jin turned out to be a high school senior as well. This was truly an incredible coincidence.
Lin Fei found himself unusually interested.
But it was only a slight interest, so mild that Lin Fei didn’t feel the need to say much.
Seeing Lin Fei’s continued aloofness, Zhong Kou Shuo Jin realized that Lin Fei truly didn’t want to meet offline.
He had indeed been chatting with Lin Fei for three years and had a certain understanding of Lin Fei’s character. Not wanting to press him further, Zhong Kou Shuo Jin switched the topic: [How’s Yizhong High School over there? I searched online, and it seems to be the best high school in your area with a high enrollment rate for top universities, is that true?]
Lin Fei: …
Dragon: [Are you planning to transfer to Yizhong?]
Zhong Kou Shuo Jin: [Probably, my mom mentioned it the other day, saying it might be this school, but she wasn’t sure.]
This was not just a coincidence, but an even greater one. If Zhong Kou Shuo Jin really transferred to Yizhong, then they would be schoolmates.
At this point, most people would usually reveal more personal information and acknowledge each other, but Lin Fei was clearly not that kind of person.
He wasn’t close with his classmates, let alone considering them schoolmates.
He stuck to his initial thoughts — their communication could be maintained online, and there was no need for them to meet offline.
As for whether Zhong Kou Shuo Jin would end up in his class, Lin Fei didn’t even bother to think about it.
That was someone else’s business, and it had nothing to do with him.
He simply replied calmly, [Yizhong is indeed quite good, with a high rate of students entering top universities. It’s considered the best high school around here.]
Zhong Kou Shuo Jin: [Alright, then I can rest assured.]
[I’m going to study now.] Lin Fei responded.
He reopened the book he hadn’t finished reading and started reading again.
…
On Monday morning, after participating in the flag-raising ceremony, Ji Leyu returned to the classroom with Lin Fei. They had barely sat down when their homeroom teacher, Teacher Zhao, entered with a new student.
“This is our new classmate, Song Qiang,” Teacher Zhao introduced.
The class monitor immediately led the applause, welcoming her.
Teacher Zhao scanned the room and pointed towards the front three rows where Ji Leyu was sitting, saying to Song Qiang, “You can sit there for now.”
Song Qiang nodded obediently. As she followed Teacher Zhao’s direction with her gaze, her eyes inadvertently met Ji Leyu’s, and she froze in place.
She couldn’t believe it. She closed her eyes briefly and looked again, but it was still that familiar face.
Song Qiang felt her breath almost stop.
Why is Ji Leyu here?!
Shouldn’t she have met Ji Leyu after she started college herself?!
Isn’t Ji Leyu supposed to attend a prestigious school for high school?!
Why is he appearing at Yizhong now?!
She found it so unbelievable that her gaze remained fixed on Ji Leyu’s face without moving.
Ji Leyu looked at her astonishment and panic from a distance, lifted his hand to support his chin, and calmly observed her.
When Song Qiang realized that she had been staring at him for too long, she hurriedly tried to look away, only to see Ji Leyu gently lift the corner of his lips and smile at her.
Song Qiang instantly tightened her grip on her skirt.
During a certain period of time, Song Qiang’s greatest fear was Ji Leyu’s smile.
The more beautiful his smile, the more cruel his words, and the more terrifying his actions.
She had barely escaped from Ji Leyu. How could she encounter him again now?
Song Qiang lowered her head, softly replied “Hmm,” and walked towards her seat.
Teacher Zhao watched her back, recalling how Song Qiang had been staring at Ji Leyu just now, feeling a headache coming on.
Having been Ji Leyu’s homeroom teacher since the first year, Teacher Zhao naturally knew how appealing Ji Leyu’s appearance was to girls. Sure enough, even before she had settled into her seat, Song Qiang had been staring at him without looking away.
Feeling uneasy, Teacher Zhao called out towards Ji Leyu, “Ji Leyu, Lin Fei, come out with me.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Leyu and Lin Fei stood up and walked out with Teacher Zhao.
Once they were in a less crowded area outside the classroom, Teacher Zhao looked at Ji Leyu and said, “This is a critical time. You absolutely cannot slip up, no early relationships, understood?”
Ji Leyu: …
Ji Leyu suddenly understood.
Well, Song Qiang was standing right next to Teacher Zhao, blatantly staring at him, unable to retract her gaze. Shouldn’t their homeroom teacher be vigilant about this?
“I understand,” Ji Leyu lazily responded.
What’s the point of dating anyway?
He has no interest in dating.
Seeing his nonchalant attitude, Teacher Zhao felt reassured.
Dating was always a two-way street. As long as Ji Leyu didn’t agree, it didn’t matter how much Song Qiang liked him.
As for why she didn’t say this directly to Song Qiang, well, since she had just transferred and didn’t yet feel a sense of belonging to the school and class, Teacher Zhao didn’t want Song Qiang to feel targeted.
After finishing her conversation with Ji Leyu, she then asked about Lin Fei’s competition.
Lin Fei gave a concise reply, and seeing his calm demeanor, Teacher Zhao guessed he must have performed well this time, so she relaxed.
“Alright, as long as everything went smoothly,” she said.
Then, Teacher Zhao couldn’t help but laugh again, “You, too. It’s rare to have a chance to visit another city this time. At least enjoy yourself a bit, relax. What’s wrong with that? I heard they even went to hot springs that night. But you, finished your exam and immediately left, even changed your flight, isn’t that tiring?”
“Um,” Lin Fei calmly replied.
Teacher Zhao always liked him and knew she couldn’t do anything about his personality. She could only helplessly say, “Alright, as long as you’re not tired. Go back, pay attention in class.”
She turned and walked towards the other end of the hallway.
Ji Leyu bumped into Lin Fei’s shoulder and chuckled, “In such a hurry? You even changed your flight?”
Lin Fei ignored him, turned around, and walked towards the classroom.
Ji Leyu grabbed his shoulder and leaned in closer.
“You’re so eager to see me, couldn’t wait even for one night?”
Lin Fei: …
Lin Fei turned to look at him, “Next time, I’ll definitely stay for two extra nights.”
“You dare!”
Lin Fei’s tone was indifferent, “Someone is really in a hurry now.”
Ji Leyu: …
Ji Leyu was taken aback by his response, annoyed, he snorted. When he lifted his head, he saw Song Qiang looking towards their direction again.
Their eyes met briefly, and Song Qiang immediately looked away.
Ji Leyu smiled slowly. He leaned closer to Lin Fei’s ear, “Do you know why Teacher Zhao said those things to me just now?”
Lin Fei glanced at him.
Ji Leyu lifted his chin slightly, looking at Song Qiang, “Because of her.”
“She likes you?” Lin Fei asked.
Ji Leyu felt it wasn’t that simple.
When Song Qiang looked at him, there was no joy or happiness in her eyes; instead, she seemed fearful.
She is afraid of him, but why is she afraid of him?
“Maybe,” Ji Leyu whispered softly.
Lin Fei had been studying and hadn’t noticed Song Qiang. Naturally, he also hadn’t seen the way she looked at Ji Leyu. So when Ji Leyu said that, Lin Fei didn’t pay it any mind.
Ji Leyu was always popular with girls, so it was normal for the new transfer student to like him.
Lin Fei shrugged it off and returned to his seat.
However, Ji Leyu was curious and walked towards Song Qiang’s seat. Unfortunately, just as he reached there, the class bell rang. Ji Leyu looked disappointedly at Song Qiang for a moment, only to see her pretending to be calm while her body was pressed against the wall.
Is she really that afraid of him?
Ji Leyu wondered. He doesn’t know this girl named Song Qiang before, so he hasn’t revealed his true self to her. Then why is she afraid of him?
Interesting.
He smiled at Song Qiang and then turned to walk back to his own seat.
Only then did Song Qiang let out a sigh of relief, feeling her nerves relax.
She sighed. She had thought that with this rebirth, she could finally completely avoid Ji Leyu in this lifetime, never to be entangled by him again. But unexpectedly, not only did she fail to avoid him, she encountered him earlier than expected. How could this be good?!
Song Qiang was so troubled that she couldn’t focus on the class anymore. As soon as the bell rang indicating the end of class, she quickly stood up and ran out, afraid that Ji Leyu might come looking for her again.
Ji Leyu watched her hurried escape and leisurely stood up, walking out of the classroom.
After finishing in the restroom, Song Qiang hesitated for a while but eventually decided to return to the classroom.
As she approached the door, she cautiously glanced inside and was relieved to find that Ji Leyu was not at his seat.
Song Qiang felt a surge of relief, her smile just starting to spread when suddenly she heard a loud snap of fingers beside her.
Startled, she reflexively turned around and saw Ji Leyu standing behind her, smiling warmly at her.
Song Qiang’s smile instantly disappeared from her face.
Ji Leyu watched her sudden change in expression, approaching her slowly as she remained unguarded.
Song Qiang immediately became nervous, turning around to run away.
Ji Leyu grabbed her arm.
Fearful, Song Qiang asked, “What are you doing?”
Ji Leyu pulled her aside.
“I should be asking you that,” he said, looking at Song Qiang who was still struggling. “When Teacher Zhao brought you in earlier, you kept staring at me. What did you want to do?”
“I didn’t want anything,” Song Qiang hurriedly replied.
“Really?” Ji Leyu leaned closer to her. “But why did Teacher Zhao think you wanted to start a relationship early?”
Song Qiang: ??? What?!
Ji Leyu smiled gently, bright and dazzling like the morning sun. “With me.”
Song Qiang: !!!
What kind of joke is this!!!
Her and Ji Leyu! Early romance?!!!
Song Qiang felt like her world had turned black!!!
Don’t scare her like this! She was reborn to live better, not to die sooner QAQ
Ying!
Author’s note:
Song Qiang: I was so scared at that time!
Song Qiang: If I committed a crime, the law would punish me, not let the teacher think I wanted to start an early romance with Ji Leyu!!!
Song Qiang is a good girl. She doesn’t have many scenes, but rest assured, she will appear when needed. When not needed, she’ll be backstage developing her relationship with her CP. Of course, her CP is also a good person. In this story, most of the original characters are good people. After all, the biggest antagonist in the original book is our Xiaoyu. Once Xiaoyu washes his hands of it and becomes a good person, there won’t be any major villains anymore. [Dog’s head emoji]
Xiaoyu: ??? Are you being polite? [1] Implying that the person’s actions or words might be considered impolite or inappropriate. jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_3574278_1_1').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_3574278_1_1', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });
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