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Qin Yao and Zhong Jiaqi exchanged a glance. Although Qin Yao felt somewhat helpless, seeing Lin Muxi's determined gaze, she could only sigh.

"Alright, since you've made up your mind, we support you. But you need to think this through carefully, as it's not a small matter; it concerns your future."

Lin Muxi nodded vigorously. "I've thought it through."

Sunlight shone on her face, reflecting the expectation and determination in her eyes.

At this moment, she seemed ready to face the unknown challenges, filled with anticipation for the future and the courage to face everything together with Chen Chen.

The four turned and walked back. Along the way, Lin Muxi clutched the box of BY medicine tightly, as if she had grasped some kind of hope.

A gentle breeze blew by, ruffling her hair. Though there was a hint of trepidation in her eyes, there was even more determination.

Back in her dorm, Lin Muxi carefully placed the medicine box on the table, as if it were an extremely precious item.

Qin Yao, Zhong Jiaqi, and Xu Xiaoli silently stayed with her. The atmosphere was quiet, yet filled with a unique emotion.

……

On the other side, Chen Chen stood quietly in place. Ever since he received Lin Muxi's call, he seemed to have been frozen in time, and did not make any move for a long time.

The surrounding noise seemed to shut him out; he was lost in his own thoughts, his brows furrowed, and his eyes revealing a complex emotion.

"Chen Ergou, what's wrong with you?"

Lu Zihan broke the silence first, looking at Chen Chen's dazed expression with a heart full of doubt.

Chen Chen raised his head slightly, forced a smile, and said softly, "It's nothing."

"Bullshit, you don't look like nothing's wrong." Lu Zihan wasn't buying it and retorted directly, "Wasn't it Lin Muxi who called you just now? Between you two... did something happen?"

Zhou Yuyang and Jiang Tao, who were standing nearby, also looked on with concern, as they too did not believe that Chen Chen was alright.

Zhou Yuyang patted Chen Chen on the shoulder and said sincerely:
"If you have any problems, just say so. We're all good brothers, and we'll all help you figure out a solution."

You helped me and Qin Yao with our situation. If you don't tell your brothers about yours, does that mean you don't care about us?

Chen Chen remained silent for a moment, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.

He was weighing his options internally, unsure whether he should reveal the truth.

Finally, he took a deep breath and slowly began to recount the general outline of the events to his three good brothers.

Chen Chen's voice was low and slow as he recounted the situation Lin Muxi had mentioned on the phone, each word carrying a heavy burden and responsibility.

When he got to the crucial point, his eyes were filled with worry and confusion.

After listening, Lü Zihan patted Chen Chen on the shoulder:

"This...this is a bit tricky. Brother, what are you planning to do now?"

Jiang Tao also analyzed with a serious expression: "This is not a small matter. If something really goes wrong, it will have a significant impact on Lin Muxi and on you."

Zhou Yuyang lowered her head and pondered for a while, then looked up at Chen Chen:

"You need to calm down first; there's no use rushing things now. Why don't you meet with Lin Muxi and discuss it face-to-face?"

Chen Chen shook his head with a wry smile: "I think so too, but my mind is a bit of a mess right now, and I don't know how to face her. I'm afraid my decision will have a bad impact on her. So... I'll just let her make her own decision."

Lu Zihan patted his chest, looking confident: "What's there to be afraid of? We'll figure something out together. First, you need to figure out what Lin Muxi is thinking. Has she said what she prefers to do?"

Recalling Lin Muxi's tone and words on the phone, Chen Chen slowly said, "She didn't say it explicitly, and I felt she was a little at a loss. After all, we're still in school, and this matter..."

Jiang Tao chimed in, "Indeed, you're only a sophomore and she's only a freshman. You both have a long road ahead of you. However, I don't recommend letting her make this decision alone. At the very least, you should meet in person, calm down, and discuss a better strategy."

Zhou Yuyang nodded in agreement: "Yes, we must not panic now. And you have to be prepared for the worst in this kind of thing, in case it really happens... we need to have a contingency plan."

Chen Chen took a deep breath and looked at his three brothers gratefully: "Thanks to you guys for being here and giving me advice. I feel a little more confident now. Originally, I was worried that I would miss the best time, so I... let her make the decision. Now I know what to do."

Zhou Yuyang raised her hand and gently patted Chen Chen's shoulder: "I'll sign you in for the next class, so you can go and take care of your business."

Chen Chen was filled with gratitude. He nodded vigorously and, without saying a word, dashed out of the classroom like an arrow and ran towards the girls' dormitory.

Lin Muxi only has one class in the morning.

I've already finished my class and I'm waiting for him to finish in the dorm.

As Chen Chen rushed toward Lin Muxi, his mind was filled with a whirlwind of thoughts, one after another.

He knew very well that when faced with such a tricky and sensitive situation, girls were often the most vulnerable and afraid.

Thinking about this, he was filled with self-blame and regret, because at this crucial moment, he hadn't been by her side to offer her support and comfort.

Chen Chen sprinted all the way to the girls' dormitory building.

By this time, he was already panting heavily, holding onto a stool beside him, leaning forward slightly, and breathing heavily.

In the early spring weather, large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, soaking his clothes.

After a while, his rapid breathing finally calmed down a little.

Chen Chen then freed one hand, took out his phone from his pocket, and quickly swiped the screen to dial Lin Muxi's number.

The call connected quickly, and Chen Chen called out softly, "Xiao Xi."

On the other end of the phone, Lin Muxi's voice immediately came through, filled with astonishment, surprise, and confusion:
"Weren't you in class? Why did you suddenly call me?"

Chen Chen said urgently:
"I'm downstairs in the girls' dormitory right now. Can you come down and we can talk face to face?"

Lin Muxi's mind trembled violently upon hearing Chen Chen's words.

She never expected that Chen Chen would skip class and rush over without a second thought.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't moved.

At this moment, she could no longer care about anything else; her heart and mind were filled with the person who had come for her.

She hurriedly slipped on a pair of shoes and rushed out of the dormitory.

Seeing her in such a hurry, Qin Yao couldn't help but ask in surprise:
"Little Stream, where are you going?"

Lin Muxi continued walking, her voice brimming with barely concealed excitement and joy, and loudly responded:

"Chen Chen has come to see me!" (End of Chapter)