After being attacked by the rich young ladies with hatchets, I chose to enter "sage mode".

Even though Bai Yu wasn't as fierce or aggressive as before, she still felt a little scared when facing Bai Yu.

This feeling might be a habit formed over time, but it was also this habit that allowed Su Rongxue to clearly notice the change in Bai Yu's attitude towards her.

Although it seemed like their relationship had improved, Su Rongxue felt that the distance between them had grown.

The second semester of freshman year was not as easy as the first semester. Most of the week was full of classes, and there was not a single day without classes.

Bai Yu said after class this morning that she would invite Su Rongxue to the cafeteria to order food and treat her, so she will definitely do it. A gentleman's word is as good as his bond.

After all, they are just friends now, and can only be friends. As a way of thanking each other and feeling guilty for making Su Rongxue fail her exam, treating her to a meal is a must.

"You three sons can go out to eat by yourselves. I've invited Su Rongxue to dinner, so I won't be joining you."

Bai Yu said something to Li Cheng and the other two beside her, a statement that was rather ambiguous.

"Damn it, he values ​​women more than friends."

"You've developed that fast?"

"I knew it, our little angel Su was going to be ruined by that bastard Bai Yu, it's so awful."

Seeing the misunderstanding on Li Cheng's and the other two's faces, Bai Yu rolled her eyes and muttered curses.

"What nonsense are you all thinking? Su Rongxue and I are just friends. Don't worry, it's definitely not what you think. Being single is the best thing. Inviting her to dinner was just to thank her for helping me when I was studying."

Hearing Bai Yu's words, Li Cheng and the other two felt even more sour, instead of calming down.

"People strive for higher positions, water flows downhill. Bai Yu no longer loves us. This bastard definitely wants to find a girlfriend, damn it."

"Let's go, let's go, the feelings have faded."

"Let's go. Bai Yu, that bastard, won't even treat us to a meal but he'll treat the girls. Those who know, know."

Holy crap, Bai Yu was utterly speechless at the sarcastic remarks from Li Cheng and the other two.

However, he was too lazy to explain. They knew perfectly well whether they understood or not; they just liked to act strange.

Reaching out, Bai Yu poked Su Rongxue's back and asked calmly.

"go?"

Su Rongxue, who was sitting in front of him, was tidying up her textbooks. When she heard Bai Yu's words, she turned around, nodded, and replied weakly.

"it is good..."

Chapter 235 Friends

The morning classes are held on the first floor of the teaching building, so it doesn't feel very crowded after class.

Looking at Su Rongxue beside her, Bai Yu felt that this girl always seemed nervous when she stood next to her, as if she had done something to her.

"Relax a bit. You're acting all tense, like I'm going to do something to you. People will think I'm forcing you to do something!"

Bai Yu was just joking, but Su Rongxue took it seriously and quickly waved her hand.

"No...no, you're fine..."

Although her words were brief and even intermittent, Bai Yu was used to Su Rongxue's tendency to take everything seriously.

"Give me those books, I'll carry them for you. You're switching them from hand to hand so often, isn't that tiring?"

Since they had already confirmed that they were just ordinary friends, Bai Yu naturally wouldn't act as aloof towards Su Rongxue as before. Seeing that the girl looked tired from carrying so many textbooks, he offered to help her carry them.

However, Bai Yu's series of behaviors seemed very strange to Su Rongxue, unlike the Bai Yu she usually was.

The old Bai Yu would never have helped him get it, and she certainly wouldn't have said something like that.

"No need...you have a lot too, carrying them all will be too heavy..."

"It's okay, I'll help you carry it. After all, we're friends, and I'm stronger than you, aren't I?"

Bai Yu's behavior was very gentlemanly and warm, but Su Rongxue felt that the word "friend" seemed to be creating an invisible distance between them.

They seem to be getting closer, but they feel like they're drifting further and further apart.

For some reason, Su Rongxue felt a tightness in her chest and a strange feeling at that moment.

This feeling was indescribable, and Su Rongxue didn't know why it was happening; it was a feeling she had never experienced before.

However, Bai Yu had no idea what the girl was thinking and snatched the textbook from Su Rongxue's hand.

"Give it to me. Just remember to treat me to a meal in the future. Also, remember to bring me some of any local specialties you bring from home."

Bai Yu's words were a bit shameless, but he did it on purpose.

After all, friends are friends. While being nice to Su Rongxue, it's important to pull her back in time. Don't be too nice, and don't forget yourself.

After all, Su Rongxue's cuteness and kindness make people want to treat her well, and Bai Yu was no exception.

Therefore, even though he had lowered his guard against Su Rongxue, he still remained somewhat wary, knowing that everything was just a hurdle.

His kindness towards Su Rongxue was limited to that of friends.

Feeling the emptiness in your hands is like feeling empty inside, as if you have nothing left.

She looked up at Bai Yu, pursed her lips, wanting to say something, but in the end she didn't say anything.

"By the way, Su Rongxue, did you quit that club you joined last time?"

Bai Yuzhen's attitude changed drastically; she even started to actively find topics to talk about with Su Rongxue.

"It's cancelled."

It was a very gentle answer, which was actually the answer Bai Yu had guessed.

If this girl doesn't back down, she'll definitely continue to be harassed by Zhang Caiming, the head of the arts and literature department.

"Oh, it's good that you've returned it. I was able to help you last time, but I might not be able to in the future. You need to learn to protect yourself and stop being so naive."

Bai Yu's statement was perfectly reasonable and a very normal remark, serving as a reminder to Su Rongxue to be more vigilant.

But it was precisely this sentence that made Su Rongxue's nose tingle slightly. What she understood was not that she needed to improve her self-protection awareness, but that Bai Yu was going to leave her and no longer care about her.

I don't know why, but I just feel so reluctant to leave.

Reaching out to tug at the hem of Bai Yu's black trench coat, Su Rongxue blushed slightly and asked timidly.

Don't you want to talk to me anymore?

Upon hearing Su Rongxue's inexplicable words, Bai Yu turned around and was startled by the girl's pitiful and aggrieved appearance.

I didn't do anything, so why does this girl look like she's about to cry?

"No, we're just friends. It's not like I can protect you all the time. Isn't that normal? I'm not ignoring you, okay?"

Bai Yu spoke in a tone as if he were comforting a child; he really panicked whenever Su Rongxue cried.

And did he discover that Su Rongxue was overly sensitive? A simple, ordinary remark could cause her such a huge misunderstanding; her heart was just as fragile as her personality.

"Friends...can't they stay together forever?"

Holy crap, Bai Yu's heart skipped a beat the moment she heard those words.

Because that statement is dangerous; there's something just not right about it.

Friendships shouldn't be broken easily. Bai Yu feels it's great and beautiful right now, and it needs to continue.

"Hey, there's no need to ask that kind of question. Friends help and care for each other. We can't be together forever, but we can be friends forever!"

Bai Yu felt that she had to maintain this rare friendship.

But Su Rongxue only cared about whether they could be together forever.

"So...can't we be together forever?"

Speechless, Bai Yu felt he really couldn't answer this question, and he had a feeling that if things continued, the friendship between them was about to change.

Just as Bai Yu and Su Rongxue were about to reach the cafeteria, a cold voice made Bai Yu's spirits tremble.

"Bai Yu, have you eaten?"

There's no need to guess who this voice belongs to. Someone who speaks with such a cool and aloof tone, with such an icy and mature vibe, could only be Murong Liyue.

Looking up, Bai Yu saw Murong Liyue walking towards him.

Today, this icy beauty, whom I haven't seen for a few days, actually got a perm. Her long blue hair is draped down her back with a slight wave, giving her an 80s vibe.

To be honest, if she wore a cheongsam, she would definitely have a classical beauty. It's just a pity that Murong Liyue is wearing modern clothes now, although she is still very beautiful.

"I was just about to go eat, have you eaten, boss?"

Bai Yu's answer was polite, but Murong Liyue's gaze turned to Su Rongxue beside Bai Yu, and she asked in a questioning tone.

"who is she?"

Bai Yu naturally had to explain this clearly, and he absolutely had to explain it clearly, otherwise who knew what Murong Liyue was capable of doing.

"Su Rongxue, my classmate...let's be friends."

Bai Yu felt that her explanation was very thorough and clear.

However, Murong Liyue didn't seem to really believe in the relationship between friends and classmates, and looked at Bai Yu with a slightly teasing tone.

"friend?"

Chapter 236 Su Rongxue Who Hates Her Friends

Bai Yu wasn't lying about Murong Liyue's distrust; he and Su Rongxue were indeed friends, without any problems whatsoever.

"Yes, they are indeed friends."

Bai Yu's firm answer once again convinced Murong Liyue a little.

After all, she couldn't say she knew Bai Yu 100%, but she knew that Bai Yu was a guy who didn't like to get close to girls and only liked her when she wore black stockings and a cheongsam, so he should be trustworthy.

"Oh, your friend is quite cute, do you like her?"

Murong Liyue is indeed Murong Liyue; her questions are always so direct and straightforward.

But Bai Yu could sense the girl's scheming in her words.