When their lovely childhood friend returned, they were all in a panic!

"Ugh."

Bai Yu had a bit of a headache and held up one finger.

"First of all, that senior who plays the piano, we just played the piano together."

"Let's not talk about her for now! Let's talk about Luo Qingyan!"

Mu Anqi bit her lower lip, and the tears she had just wiped away flowed out again.

"Are you two together? She's been bragging about it to me!"

"Huh? Showing off?"

Bai Yu was stunned.

What's so great about that?

Isn't it just a contractual relationship?

It's just a title; is that something to brag about?

and many more......

Bai Yu suddenly thought of a possibility.

But for now, let's comfort this little crybaby, Mu Anqi.

"No, it's just a contractual relationship."

That's what they say.

Bai Yu's recent interactions with him have made her wonder if this is for real, or just a casual experience.

"I knew it!"

Mu Anqi muttered.

"But why are you bothered by all this?"

Bai Yu didn't quite understand.

"We're just childhood friends, why are you so concerned about whether there are any men around me?"

He had initially thought that Mu Anqi might like him.

That day I heard her say again that she didn't like herself.

Yet they do things that are only appropriate for couples in a romantic relationship.

This is something that makes Bai Yu uncomfortable.

This is a good opportunity to clarify things in the stairwell.

"Because I care about you, that's why I care if there are other girls around you."

Mu Anqi spoke softly, her snot running down her face again as she cried.

Seeing this, Bai Yu handed over another tissue.

"I don't understand..."

"Are you really that hard to understand?!"

Mu Anqi sniffled and pouted resentfully.

"What do you know?"

"I....."

Mu Anqi suddenly started to stutter.

"What?"

Bai Yu pressed on with the question.

"that is......."

"yes......."

"Ring ring~"

The bell for class had already rung, and Bai Yu was already thinking about heading back to the classroom.

Seeing this, Mu Anqi became even more anxious.

She clenched her two little fists, having already made up her mind.

If I don't speak up this time, I really won't have another chance!

"I'm jealous because I like you!"

Mu Anqi shouted it out loud, her clear voice echoing in the stairwell.

After shouting it out, she felt incredibly relieved.

comfortable!

Finally, the uncomfortable feeling of something stuck in my chest was gone.

Mu Anqi took a deep breath, and her tears stopped because she had confessed her feelings.

She wiped her still tear-filled eyes and looked at Bai Yu sitting on the stairs.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Mu Anqi's heart jumped again.

Could it be... that he really doesn't like me?

This kind of thing... please don't do it.

If you break the ice and get rejected, you won't even be able to be friends anymore.

So, Mu Anqi decided to go all out.

"I don't know if you'll say yes or no, but I've already said it!"

"I like you! I like you! I like you!"

"Whether you agree or not, whether you hate me or not, I'm just telling you I like you!"

"I'm so jealous when those girls interact with you! I'm so unhappy, so unhappy, so unhappy."

"So... can you make me jealous in a legitimate way?"

Mu Anqi spoke a long string of words in one breath, her voice growing weaker and weaker.

In the end, it turned into a soft whisper.

"As his girlfriend..."

After she finished speaking, Mu Anqi looked at Bai Yu with anticipation on her face.

I'm happy if you agree, and I cry if you refuse.

Anyway, from the very beginning, I was determined to keep pestering them!

After listening to Mu Anqi's entire confession, Bai Yu felt a little heavy-hearted.

He remained silent for a long while under her expectant gaze.

Finally, he uttered three words.

"Really?"

"I really, really, really like you! Will you say yes?"

Mu Anqi's expression immediately brightened, and she said "it's true" three times in a row.

Although her eyes were still red and there were tear stains on her face.

"I heard you say before that you don't have those kinds of feelings for me," Bai Yu said.

"what?"

Mu Anqi was stunned for a moment before blurting it out.

"Which time?"

"The day I did the baking, it was in the hallway."

Did you hear that?

"Um."

"I......"

Mu Anqi's face immediately turned red.

So that's where the turning point was!

Why did I have to act so arrogantly back then?

"I'm saying one thing but meaning another... Can't you tell?"

"After all, it should be the boy who confesses first."

After saying that, Mu Anqi pouted.

So, will you say yes or no?

"this......"

Bai Yu was a little stumped.

If it had been earlier, I might have impulsively agreed.

We grew up together, so our bond is truly deep.

Although we experienced some setbacks along the way, we eventually met again.

only......

What does it feel like to like someone?

Bai Yu thought about it for a long, long time and felt that Luo Qingyan's words were not quite suitable for her.

There are many people who can bring you relaxation and joy.

So, are they all people you like?

So what does it feel like to like someone?

Do you still like Mu Anqi now?

Bai Yu didn't know that this was the answer he had been searching for.

But the answer was too hard to find, so he decided to ask Mu Anqi.

Why do you like me?

He paused, then continued.

"What does it feel like to like someone?"

"I like you, that's all. There's no need for any other reason."

Mu Anqi said hurriedly.

She noticed the hesitation in Bai Yu's words.

This means she still has a chance!

"What does it feel like to like someone? I can't really explain it."

"Seeing you getting along well with other girls really hurts me!"

"I'm so jealous!"

"The most painful thing is being jealous without any status. Even just giving me a status to be jealous would be nice..."

As Mu Anqi spoke, her voice became humble again.

She wasn't against being jealous, but she was afraid that Bai Yu would really ignore her.

Those few days of being ostracized were agonizing.

This agonizing feeling was almost tearing her apart.

Actually... I don't know if I like you or not.

Bai Yu hesitated for a moment before speaking.

After listening to so much of what you said, I feel quite calm...

"Maybe he doesn't like you. We've known each other for so long, and we know each other inside and out."

"so......"

Mu Anqi was stunned by the answer.

Tears streamed down her delicate, doll-like face once more.

Her petite body trembled slightly as she bit her lower lip, trying to maintain her composure.

But the sobbing couldn't be stopped.

"You...don't like me...?"