“Brother Yu~”
The young girl stopped abruptly in front of Yu Wenli, her raised face full of joy.
Her eyes, like black grapes, sparkled brightly.
They seemed to have light crushed within them, scattered and exquisitely beautiful.
Yu Wenli's eyes shifted slightly, and the long-lingering displeasure and vexation in his heart subsided significantly.
“Mm.”
He responded softly, his tone a little low, a little lazy.
It sounded full of pressure.
Wen Tingxue blinked, not understanding, and asked blankly, “When did you get here?”
The young man stood lazily by the red curtain, in a spot where no light fell.
It was dark.
His expression was unclear, but his tone remained very mild.
“Some time ago.”
He said.
His emotions were hard to discern.
“Then…”
Wen Tingxue’s heart pounded, not understanding why he was suddenly in a low mood.
She stammered, asking, “Then why didn’t you come to find me?”
Wasn’t he here for her?
Then who was it?
Before she could figure it out, she heard the young man chuckle dangerously.
“Mm, I saw you chatting happily with Ah Rui, so I didn’t want to disturb you.”
“……”
The young girl blinked foolishly twice.
Then, belatedly, she asked, “You… you’re not jealous, are you?”
That tone…
It was too much like it.
But jealous?
With Chi Zerui?
Hmm… it made no sense.
Wen Tingxue thought she must be overthinking it, but then—
“Yes.”
An answer that was both unexpected and entirely reasonable.
It came with his usual candid straightforwardness.
“Ah?”
Wen Tingxue was stunned.
The next second, her waist was gripped, and she was pulled into the shadows.
With her vision taken away, her other senses instinctively heightened.
The young man’s slightly heavy breathing fell into her ear, acting like an invisible catalyst.
Making the air seem much more intimate.
“You…”
The young girl’s ear tips turned red, unable to withstand his advances, and she asked softly:
“What… what do you want to do?”
It was pitch black…
“Mmm~”
Her sensitive waist was pinched, and the young girl instinctively let out a muffled hum.
Then she heard the young man’s voice, slightly hoarse, saying.
“Brother is jealous, doesn’t Sister Yi Yi plan to coax me? Hmm?”
“Ah…?” How to coax?
She didn’t know how…
“You don’t know?”
Even in the darkness, he could instantly read her mind.
“……Mm.” The young girl nodded obediently.
Yu Wenli chuckled softly, “It’s okay, Brother will teach you. Just like this…”
His hot breath sprayed on her neck, and her waist was squeezed again, an almost all-encompassing assault.
The young girl’s body went soft, held in his arms.
“Heh~”
The young man’s satisfied low chuckle came from above her head.
“Did you learn?”
His voice, tinged with a smile, was both seductive and suggestive.
Wen Tingxue: “……”
Rogue…
She wanted to get out of his embrace, but the hand on her lower back pressed even tighter.
A silent refusal.
Wen Tingxue was silent for a moment, poked his chest, and complained, “You’re just using an excuse to bully me.”
“Mm?” His tone rose slightly, a mix of confusion and grievance.
“Didn’t you talk to Ah Rui?”
“That doesn’t mean…” You should be jealous.
There was absolutely no possibility between her and Chi Zerui.
Yu Wenli’s eyes deepened as he glanced in Chi Zerui’s direction.
Their eyes met.
The former was indifferent, the latter curious.
When the results were announced, Yu Wenli led Wen Tingxue to the selection area.
The already lively scene became even more boisterous.
“Wow! Big shot Yu is here.”
“Strange, why would Yu Wenli suddenly come over?”
“What’s there to be strange about? If it weren’t for avoiding suspicion, Big shot Yu would definitely be the head judge.”
“Avoiding suspicion? What do you mean?”
“Last year, he was the head judge, and this year, since Wen Tingxue is participating, he’s not a judge.”
“Wen Tingxue’s face is so red, what were they doing just now?”
“What do you think? Their parents have already met.”
“They’re here?” Chi Zerui tilted his head and asked.
His gaze, however, subtly swept over Wen Tingxue.
Seeing the unnatural blush on her face, his eyes deepened.
He unconsciously rubbed his fingertips together.
He wanted a cigarette.
Yu Wenli responded calmly, “Just came to watch.”
After the last incident, he couldn’t rest assured leaving her to act alone.
So, he had arrived early, but he was too lazy to show himself, so he stayed in the shadows.
He had planned to take her away directly after her performance.
He hadn’t expected Ah Rui to be here too.
The selection rules at Jiangcheng No. 1 High School were interesting.
Eight judges, three votes to eliminate, eight votes for direct advancement.
Those in the middle would have to be deliberated upon before the final announcement.
Xie Jinyi and Wen Tingxue’s performance.
Six votes.
Not very high, not very low either.
If there were enough spots, there was still a possibility.
But…
Wen Tingxue roughly estimated, Chi Zerui’s direct advancement with full votes, Tong Jiayi’s direct advancement with full votes, and…
Before she could finish calculating, the student union president began to announce the performances.
There were only ten spots for dance performances, and they were precisely at the last one.
Very risky.
And also very lucky.
Those around immediately cast envious glances.
Wen Tingxue then threw her arms around Xie Jinyi and cheered, “Yiyi! We got in!”
She hadn’t expected they would be able to perform on stage!
Xie Jinyi also seemed quite surprised, pausing for a moment before hugging her back.
“Mm, we got in.”
“Oh, right.”
Wen Tingxue let go and returned the necklace from her pocket to Chi Zerui.
“Thank you, Brother Ah Rui, for the lucky necklace. It must have brought us good luck.”
The young girl offered it with both hands.
She didn’t know which word pleased him, but the young man’s eyes relaxed again, with a wild and dashing smile.
It stirred a wave of shrieks.
“You’re welcome. What are your plans for later?”
He asked Yu Wenli.
Yu Wenli: “Take her to the literature and art evening party at Twelve High School.”
“How are you going? Take me along?” Chi Zerui re-fastened the necklace.
Yu Wenli raised his right eyebrow meaningfully.
His already extremely aggressive appearance, when combined with such an unrestrained gesture.
It was a deadly allure.
“Ah!!! Big shot Yu’s gaze is so seductive!”
“Weren’t you supposed to be cold and abstinent? How did you become so seductive in the blink of an eye!”
“If you’re not seductive, how could you make Wen Tingxue blush? I bet Big shot Yu is incredibly seductive in private!”
“Why do I feel like I’m witnessing a love triangle? Am I mistaken?”
“So envious of Wen Tingxue, the two most handsome guys in Jiangcheng! Oh my god, they’re both by her side!”
Wen Tingxue: “……”
Don’t envy her, she knows nothing.
Bicycle parking lot.
Chi Zerui looked at the bicycle next to Yu Wenli: “……”
He thought Yu Ge was silent because he hadn’t thought of it, but then…
A bicycle?!
Something he hadn’t touched since he was three years old.
“You… you’re going to ride this to Twelve High School?!”
Although it wasn’t far, a bicycle, wasn’t that a bit too shabby?
“Mm.”
Yu Wenli nodded.
Before coming, he had even specially disinfected the bike.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
After a moment of contemplation, Chi Zerui reluctantly accepted this mode of transportation and asked, “Where’s the girl’s bike?”
“Here.”
Yu Wenli pointed to the cleaned rear seat.
Chi Zerui: “……”
Fine.
He just didn’t understand romance.
Wen Tingxue’s eyes widened in surprise. She had only glanced at a couple riding bicycles to and from school on her way to school, and he…
He can really read minds, can’t he?
Really?
She hadn’t said anything!