“Number Two, us brothers are really curious about what someone like you went through to turn into what you are now.”
Ye Qingchang reached out and patted Liu Xie’s shoulder. “Right now, you’re no different from a love-struck cold female sword immortal.”
“And you still say you didn’t peek at my books?”
Liu Xie raised an eyebrow. “I’m only talking about the result. There’s still the process to consider.”
“Wait, hold on. This ‘process’ you’re talking about isn’t just flirting, is it?” Zhu Niao, who was also standing nearby, reached out to interrupt Liu Xie. “If it’s that kind of thing, this is a Large Classroom. You might not want your dignity, but your brothers still want theirs.”
“Do you think I’m the kind of person who would just easily fall like that? Let me tell you, if it weren’t for me, Liu Anran’s clumsy plan would have been exposed long ago. Instead of being grateful, he’s basically biting the hand that fed him. Of course, I couldn’t agree to his proposal.”
“It’s not biting the hand that fed him; it’s more like offering himself to you in return,” Ye Qingchang said, adjusting her glasses. “Besides, you say you didn’t agree, but you just said you’re his fiancée now.”
“If I agreed, I’d be his girlfriend. Since I didn’t agree, I’m his fiancée,” Liu Xie declared.
“Wait, what the hell?” Ye Qingchang actually started brainstorming the logic.
Beside them, Zhu Niao, a fictional historian who mainly spoke based on facts, seemed a bit more composed. “But when he confessed, he wasn’t the one blushing. It was you.”
“That… uh…” Liu Xie pinched a strand of hair and twirled it around her finger. “Maybe it’s because my inner Oscar winner failed me at that moment. I was just overheating.”
Then, turning her head, Liu Xie met Zhu Niao’s playful gaze. “In any case, it’s impossible for me to fall. I will forever be a red-blooded man.”
“Really? When are we fast-forwarding to the wedding?” Zhu Niao’s mouth was still relentless.
“You talk too much.” Liu Xie lunged forward, intending to tear at Zhu Niao’s mouth.
“That male student over there, sit down. The rest of you, keep standing,” the teacher on the podium spoke up again. “I was originally going to let you stand for one or two minutes and let it go, but instead, you’ve become even worse.”
Liu Xie shrunk back.
Zhu Niao, who had narrowly escaped, was still covering her mouth and snickering.
It felt like she was about to call someone “trash” at any moment.
Fortunately, after the three of them stayed quiet for two minutes, the merciful teacher finally let them sit down.
“If this were high school, I would have been standing straight through until the end of evening self-study,” Zhu Niao grumbled.
“If this were high school, I wouldn’t even bother chatting with you guys. It’s only because I have nothing to do in college that I’d talk to you.” Liu Xie shook her head. “Those who play on their phones, play. Those who sleep, sleep. Only those in a relationship would look for someone to chat with.”
Turning around, she saw both Ye Qingchang and Zhu Niao staring at her. “Well, what you said isn’t wrong.”
“You two really are asking for it.”
“Actually, I have high hopes for your younger brother. Once he takes you down, you won’t be so arrogant anymore. I’m used to seeing you so smug all the time; I’d really love to see you in a pathetic state,” Zhu Niao said with a giggle.
“I think you’re the one who’s getting a bit too arrogant. Why don’t you have your Gou Yu keep you in check?” Liu Xie shot back.
“Gou Yu? He’s nothing more than a defeated foe.”
Zhu Niao poked Gou Yu beside her. “He’s just a little soldier under my command now. He follows my orders. If I tell him to go east, he wouldn’t dare go west.”
Just then, Gou Yu stuffed a piece of candy into Zhu Niao’s mouth.
The smug expression on Zhu Niao’s face became even more pronounced.
“See that? This is status. He doesn’t dare disobey me.” After she finished, Zhu Niao turned back and asked Gou Yu, “Good job. Where did the candy come from?”
“I wanted to eat it just now, but it fell on the floor.”
Zhu Niao froze for a moment, then gave a resigned laugh.
Young people are always stirred by the small actions of their youth.
Just like Zhu Niao and Gou Yu right now, there was only each other in their eyes, their cheeks slightly flushed.
Zhu Niao was red from embarrassment; Gou Yu’s face was red from Zhu Niao slapping him.
When the bell rang, Zhu Niao immediately saw the stickers Yang Shuli had posted in the group chat. They were made from the photos of them standing earlier.
She had turned the photo of the four of them standing into a meme of the four Reanimated Hokages.
Zhu Niao laughed out of frustration.
“I feel like there are no humans left among us.” Zhu Niao looked sorrowful. “The whole dorm is going to hell.”
“Don’t worry, I don’t think that’s necessarily true.” Ye Qingchang reached out. “If we hold out for a while, we might even get to drink Number Two’s wedding wine.”
“Say another word and see if I don’t bite you.” Liu Xie pointed her hands left and right at Zhu Niao and Ye Qingchang.
“Stop biting and look. Someone’s here to collect you.” Ye Qingchang seemed to have spotted something and pointed toward the door of the Large Classroom.
Just like the previous time, Liu Anran was standing silently by the door, waiting for Liu Xie to walk out so they could go together.
But this time, there was no specific reason. It wasn’t even Liu Xie’s period.
Liu Anran simply wanted to spend time with Liu Xie.
When Liu Xie saw him, she immediately lowered her head, trying to pretend she was organizing her school supplies.
Then she realized that she didn’t have any pens, let alone textbooks. She had only brought herself and her phone.
Beside her were Zhu Niao and Ye Qingchang, gloating as they said they were leaving first. In her ears was Yang Shuli, chirping away about how her photo-editing skills were. And at the door was that cold face that always seemed to carry a hint of gloom.
It looked as if he were ready to pick someone to scold at any second.
Liu Xie pulled her neck back and began to observe the classroom desk.
‘This desk sure is a desk.’
“Directly face him. It’s bound to happen sooner or later anyway,” Zhu Niao said, patting Liu Xie on the shoulder.
“Bullshit. Let me ask you, when you fail an exam, are you eager to get your parents to sign it?”
Zhu Niao’s face remained flat. “That’s why I started forging my parents’ signatures in elementary school.”
“You’re truly invincible.”
“It’s fine.” Zhu Niao looked at Liu Anran by the door. “Your buddy here will give you a hand.”
Zhu Niao left anyway, and she even whispered something to Liu Anran at the door while covering her mouth.
Then, Liu Xie watched as Liu Anran walked straight into the classroom, just like last time.
He really was her living ancestor.
“Your roommate told me that you’re having trouble with your legs and can’t walk, so she asked me to come over and carry you.” Liu Anran looked down at Liu Xie’s feet. “Is something wrong?”
“No, there’s absolutely nothing wrong.” Liu Xie shook her head like a rattle. “Why did you come looking for me again today? Are you that bored?”
“You don’t have any more classes, so you’re the one who should be bored now. That’s why I’m going to take up your free time.”
“How can you say something like that so righteously?” Liu Xie tilted her head.
“Because I’m the boss. I was born to exploit others,” Liu Anran said.
“I don’t care. Anyway, I’m not going. If you have the guts, then just take me away yourself.”
Then, amidst a chorus of gasps, Liu Anran picked Liu Xie up in a princess carry.
Well ain’t he insible.