Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

The moment Teacher Chen read out those words, the students who had been dozing off seemed to have been switched on by a switch. After a brief silence, they started to stir with a "buzz".

"Quiet! Quiet down!" Teacher Chen raised her voice, tapped the microphone, and tried to control the situation.

The commotion gradually subsided, but the subtle atmosphere, tinged with curiosity and inquiry, lingered in the air.

Shen Yu was sitting in the back row. When he heard the content, his gaze had already shifted from the podium, passing through several rows of seats, and accurately landing on Lin Anran's back.

Her back was ramrod straight. She didn't turn around or show any sign of panic. She just sat there quietly, as if the surrounding discussions had nothing to do with her.

Shen Yu's gaze lingered on her back for a few seconds, his eyes darkening slightly as he narrowed them, but his face remained expressionless as he quietly watched.

Teacher Chen cleared his throat only after the audience had mostly quieted down.

"Okay, let's continue. That card we just saw... its contents were indeed quite unique. I hesitated at first about whether to read it aloud, but after thinking about it, since it was written down and seemed to have been written very carefully, it probably reflects some real emotion or thought that exists in this student's heart."

He paused, picked up the card, looked at it again, as if organizing his thoughts.

"Let's not rush to judge anything. Let's try to understand what kind of psychological state might be behind this statement."

"The first sentence, 'I'm afraid he'll leave me,' expresses a very strong sense of insecurity and fear of loss. It's normal to be afraid of your partner leaving in any cherished relationship."

"But the fact that the worry was written down specifically, and even followed by such a resolute second half, indicates that this worry may have gone beyond the ordinary realm, becoming a persistent and intense source of anxiety. This anxiety may stem from uncertainty about one's own worth, or extreme doubt about the stability of the relationship..."

His tone was calm, and he used neutral language as much as possible...

"Then look at the second sentence, 'I want to keep him by my side forever.' The word 'forever' itself represents humanity's ultimate desire for stability and certainty. Hoping to be with someone important for a long time is beautiful... but the problem lies in the intensity of this desire..."

Teacher Chen slowed down his voice slightly and glanced at the audience.

"Regardless of the method used, this is the part of the whole statement that requires the most vigilance."

"What it reveals is a potential mentality of being willing to use any means to achieve this goal, which goes beyond mere desire and enters a realm of fanaticism..."

"A healthy relationship is based on respect and freedom. It's about choosing to stay together because you're attracted to each other and need each other, while also respecting each other's right to leave... although we don't want that choice to happen."

"But no matter what method is used, this idea is essentially denying the other person's free will, treating the other person as an object that needs to be kept, rather than an equal subject with independent thought."

"For example, if your best friend wants to transfer schools, and you're reluctant to let them go, you can try to persuade them to stay and express your sadness. But if you're thinking, 'I'll do whatever it takes, even if it makes them unhappy, to make them stay,' then there's a problem. You're putting your own wishes above their feelings and choices..."

"My dear student, I hope that at this stage you won't think about things unrelated to the exam. You can think about them later after this period. However, considering that this might be a reason affecting your studies right now, I suggest that you have a good talk with your parents or teachers..."

Teacher Chen's voice remained steady throughout...

The bell rang shortly after the commotion subsided, signaling the end of the class. Teacher Chen quickly gave a summary and dismissed the class.

The students, as if granted a pardon, rose to their feet, packed their belongings, and the noisy crowd surged toward the various exits of the auditorium.

Lin Anran moved slowly with the flow of students from her class, her face expressionless, just as she usually did, quietly following the line.

As she stepped out of the side door of the auditorium and down the steps, her gaze casually swept across the room and she saw Shen Yu standing by a pillar in the corridor not far away.

A smile appeared on her face. Without pausing, she naturally adjusted her direction and walked towards him. Some classmates who knew her cast glances at them, but the two of them ignored them.

Upon reaching Shen Yu's side, Lin Anran did not speak immediately. Instead, she stood beside him, then turned around and followed the flow of people toward the teaching building.

After walking for a while, Shen Yu slowly spoke:

"Of all those slips of paper, it just so happened that one was chosen. I can't say whether it's lucky or unlucky."

Lin Anran turned her head and looked at him.

Her lips curved upwards, and her voice was very soft:

"Isn't it strange? It's written inexplicably. Doesn't it startle you?" Her eyes were clear and bright, without any evasion or probing.

She already knew that, given Shen Yu's keen intuition, he would definitely be able to guess that it was written by her, and she didn't even feel that there was any need to hide it.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yu turned his head and glanced at her.

He shook his head, turning his gaze back forward:

"No, I understand you. Besides, isn't it normal for others not to understand our situation? Don't listen to so many other people's opinions. Compared to me, you're much better off. At least you're more normal and can be understood."

Lin Anran paused for a moment, but quickly caught up. However, a strong sense of curiosity suddenly flashed in her usually calm eyes.

She turned her head sharply, almost eagerly looking at Shen Yu, her relaxed smile replaced by an emotion mixed with inquiry, anticipation, and a hint of excitement.

"What are you writing? May I ask?"

Her voice unconsciously rose a little, filled with undisguised interest.

Shen Yu felt her gaze suddenly become intense, and the urgency in her tone.

He didn't answer immediately, but continued walking at a leisurely pace, his gaze fixed on the corner of the corridor ahead, a faint smile playing on his lips.

This made Lin Anran even more curious. Seeing that Shen Yu didn't refuse, she couldn't wait any longer. She gently tugged at his sleeve and asked again, her voice softening and carrying a hint of coquetry:

"Tell me, Yu Yu... what did you write? I want to know~"

Shen Yu was pulled by her sleeve and walked to the corner of the corridor, where there were fewer people.

He finally stopped, turned around, and looked directly at Lin Anran.

He looked at Lin Anran's eyes, which were filled with curiosity, expectation, and even a hint of nervousness, for a few seconds.

Then, he leaned slightly closer to her, his voice very soft, making sure only she could hear, and whispered in her ear, word by word:

"This... is a secret."

"However, it must be related to you."