My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

"...I was wearing my school uniform."

Lin Jiu responded somewhat awkwardly.

School uniforms across China are actually quite similar in style; they're all sportswear and athletic pants designed for student activities, with the only differences being the fabric and color. The public school Lin Jiu attends is even less different; it doesn't have those fancy dresses and skirts, nor does it resemble the schools in anime where students need to change clothes specifically for physical education classes.

Even so, there are still differences in the color of the school uniforms between boys and girls.

The boys' school uniforms are mainly blue with white accents.

The girls' school uniforms are the opposite, with white as the main color and blue as the secondary color.

The sweatpants haven't changed much; for both men and women, the long pants are all black and white, and the shorts are all blue and white.

Lin Jiu looked down at his school uniform, which was loose and obviously a size too big for a men's uniform... Oh, I see! He understood!

Why did he attract so much attention as he walked along? Because after tidying his appearance, he let his hair down naturally. Before, it was always tied up for convenience, making it look messy and even a bit eerie. Now, he looked quite feminine. The reason those passersby stared so strangely was probably because they were wondering why a girl was wearing men's clothes.

Oh no, I've become a stand-in.

"Lin Jiu seems to have changed a lot. How come I never noticed your skin was so good before..."

"Stop! Look but don't move!"

A girl tried to touch Lin Jiu's face, but before Lin Jiu could slap her hand away, the people around her stopped her.

"Oh, I'm sorry."

The girl was stunned for a moment before she realized what was happening and quickly apologized.

It's understandable for girls to stick together or for boys to hug after class. However, between boys and girls, especially high school students, sometimes unintentional actions can be misunderstood, and some people will always use it for amusement. Those pointless rumors and idle gossip can easily ruin relationships that have been painstakingly built.

"Does Lin Jiu use any cosmetics?"

"I sometimes soak soap pods in water and apply them to my face."

"What brand of soap is it? I want to buy some too!"

Safeguard.

After Lin Jiu answered, she noticed that the surrounding air changed instantly.

The girls stared at Lin Jiu with the same look they had on a jackal eyeing a little white rabbit.

"Got it, I'll go to the supermarket and buy some Safeguard to try when I get home today."

"No, don't try. Lin Jiu is naturally beautiful; you're not worthy of her."

"I do not believe!"

The girls were making a great fuss, and although Lin Jiu was almost overwhelmed by their discussion about beauty and skincare, he remained true to himself and wouldn't be swayed by their rhythm no matter what.

Lin Jiu has always avoided drawing attention to himself and rarely interacted with others. He remained silent in the face of rumors and gossip, offering no explanation. Therefore, it was normal for the whole class to perceive him as an ordinary, unassuming nerd. His sudden change in demeanor, while perplexing, was understandable.

It's alright, these onlookers will soon disperse.

People have memories, and it's easy to get tired of talking about the same topic all the time; it will be replaced by other topics after a few days.

Just like an otaku has countless favorite anime characters, and every season's new anime brings a new waifu, you will always be the one I loved the most among all the characters I've fallen for.

I will always love—(fill in the blank).

After all, Lin Jiu never tried so hard to change herself just to attract them.

Wang Yuting's image flashed through Lin Jiu's mind; she was wearing pink pajamas and looked as adorable as a little panda.

Just thinking about whether Wang Yuting was still sleeping and whether she had eaten breakfast after getting up... Lin Jiu's face involuntarily softened, instantly making the girls present swoon.

Huang Minmin was no exception.

She patted Ning Yueyao's shoulder heavily.

"Tell me, did you do this? Everything was fine last Friday, and now it's like this. Did he really go to your house to tutor you? Wow, I didn't realize you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, had betrayed the revolution!"

Ning Yueyao glanced at her, shook her head gently, and sighed with some regret.

"I am not the one who changed him."

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Chapter 40 Breathing of the Ninth Form

the first time.

This was the first time in Lin Jiu's history that she had ever looked forward to the school bell ringing.

He felt like a sheep that had accidentally wandered into a pack of wolves, surrounded by red lights with special effects.

It wasn't just girls; some boys were also curious about Lin Jiu, even suspecting that she had been hiding her true gender, which was why she was so low-key.

It has to be admitted that these boys' brains are incredibly active when they're imagining things, fast-forwarding to whether Lin Jiu likes them and that's why he did this. Even though these same people have spoken ill of Lin Jiu behind his back and made jokes about his family.

In the past, parent-teacher meetings were simply exchange meetings where teachers and students' guardians would report to each other. Now, they have long become platforms for comparison. Whether parents are dressed appropriately, how they look, whether they are wearing jewelry, their monthly salary, their family environment... it's all like a matchmaker's tea party. As soon as the teacher leaves, some shrewd socialites will start exchanging pleasantries and asking questions.

They talk about benevolence and righteousness, but all they care about is business.

When choosing a school, Lin Jiu didn't consider her junior high classmates. After all, she couldn't move out of her family home at that time; firstly, she was too old to work, and secondly, minors need guardians to attend school. Therefore, Lin Jiu only considered high schools that were close to home, and some of her former junior high classmates also chose to attend those schools.

Throughout her three years of high school, Lin Jiu had encountered them before, but she always chose to ignore them and walk away. However, those people were different; they seemed to have found amusement in it, and began their relentless insults and slander. Even those not in the same class would inevitably have some rumors spread about them.

These rumors have now been debunked.

In the face of ultimate cuteness, anyone who still goesssips and chatters is just asking for trouble.

During the previous break, Lin Jiu was followed by more than ten boys on her way to the restroom, looking like a scene from a popular high school drama. Unaware of the situation, onlookers watched as Lin Jiu entered the men's restroom, followed closely by the group.

Less than ten seconds later, all the boys lowered their heads and walked out of the restroom crying, creating a truly spectacular scene. One extremely muscular man, who was almost 1.9 meters tall, cried out of self-consciousness, wishing he could cut off half his height and use the money to lengthen other parts of his body.

Lin Jiu calmly picked up a handkerchief to wipe her hands, didn't even glance at the people, and went back to the classroom.

His silhouette resembled that of a war god.

On this day, the rumor about Lin Jiu's Tower of Babel spread throughout the entire school.

The last class in the morning was physical education, and thanks to this, Lin Jiu once again became the center of attention.

Even after so much time has passed, Lin Jiu still hasn't gotten used to being stared at.

not to mention……

To be honest, Lin Jiu still has room for improvement in sports.

Of course, Lin Jiu's athletic ability is actually quite good, at least much better than the average person. He practiced dancing as a child, which gave him a solid foundation, and coupled with his well-developed memory system, his reaction speed is exceptional. Lin Jiu experiences a sense of acceleration when thinking, and he can react quickly to any situation.

Unfortunately, Lin Jiu hasn't been eating properly all these years, and severe malnutrition has prevented him from exercising properly.

If it were Lin Jiu from last week, after the warm-up exercises in PE class, he would quietly leave the crowd and find a quiet place to stay. He also wanted to save his energy for working at the convenience store to avoid overworking himself. Unlike others, he didn't have a hot meal waiting for him when he got home after playing ball, and he could take a nap after eating.

What might be a trivial matter in the daily lives of many families is a long-cherished dream for Lin Jiu.

However, those are all things of the past.

Now, Lin Jiu no longer needs to comfort herself when eating: "Even if the bento box has just passed its expiration date, it won't spoil so quickly, and I can save some bread to eat the next day. Although eating it might cause a stomachache, not eating it will definitely make me so hungry that my stomach will hurt."

It includes meals and accommodation, as well as medical insurance and pension.

Perhaps this is Wang Yuting's gentleness; she knows that Lin Jiu needs this more than anyone else.

For her sake, Lin Jiu also felt that he had to make changes and become more outstanding.

I can't expect you to always shield me from the wind and rain, can I?

I'm a man.

"Bang bang."

The sound, like the beating of drums, echoed across the basketball court.

The morning sun shone through the skylight in the roof, and the indoor basketball court was filled with the smell of sweat and disinfectant. Lin Jiu controlled the ball, slamming it against the floor again and again, creating dappled sunlight that constantly changed the shape of his shadow.