How come you're also my ex-girlfriend?

"Um...Xu Yan, can we talk?"

Surrounded by unfamiliar classmates, Lin Jia seemed a little embarrassed.

Lin Jia hadn't noticed it when they were on the playground, but now that they were facing each other at closer range, she felt that Xu Yan seemed to have grown taller, and the angle from which they looked at each other was slightly different from before.

What's worse is that... he seems to look even better? Is it just an illusion because we've been apart for so long?

The girl, who thought she could deal with him calmly, was a little flustered.

From Xu Yan's perspective, Lin Jia's face was slightly flushed, revealing a slightly aggrieved expression and pleading eyes, which would seem to make any man feel sorry for her.

Some onlookers had already started to cheer and watch the spectacle. It seemed that at this age when people are cautious and shy about relationships, any scene of a man and woman alone together was worth savoring.

But Xu Yan remained unmoved. He simply stopped and glanced at Lin Jia before speaking.

"Just say what you have to say. I'm very busy right now. You need to know that the experimental class isn't as easy as your regular classes where you can waste a lot of time."

Lin Jia: ...

So you're putting on airs, huh? You've only been in the experimental class for a few days and you're already referring to the regular classes like that! You've forgotten your roots!

She was starting to regret coming, but then again, she was already here...

So all she could do was bite her lower lip and make even more pitiful, tiny gestures, "It'll only take up a little bit of your time..."

Xu Yan scoffed, "I really can't do anything with you."

Hmm? What's with that strange tone? Is the short drama on Sweet Potato that I watched last night still watching me?

Seeing Lin Jia's questioning look, Xu Yan said, "I just need to use the restroom. Let's talk in the restroom."

"Oh, okay... Hmm? This isn't right!"

Lin Jia belatedly realized, "Which restroom should a man and a woman go to to talk? Liang Cheng hasn't evolved to this level yet!"

"It's just going to the toilet, why are you being shy?"

Is this a question I'm asking because I'm shy?

Lin Jia took a deep breath and forced a smile. "Xu Yan... please don't be like this. I know you harbor a lot of resentment towards me, but I sincerely hope we can have a chance to talk alone..."

Lin Jia said she wanted to talk to him privately, but she still revealed a lot of information in front of him.

At least it sparked a strong interest among the onlookers who wanted to watch the drama unfold.

What about lovesick men and women? Let's take a closer look!

Of course, this is also part of Lin Jia's plan. Even if it's revealed, it doesn't mean that she and Xu Yan have any real relationship. But it will spread the news that Xu Yan and she have a story to tell throughout his current class, at least making the girls who are currently approaching Xu Yan because of his looks suspicious.

How could someone steal the fish I painstakingly raised so quickly? Did you think you could be locked up just because we're not in the same class?

Faced with Lin Jia's desperate pleas, Xu Yan laughed.

"Lin Jia, I know you're very resentful that I took your spot for promotion."

"what?"

Wait a minute! This isn't right!

"But unfortunately, the results of Liangcheng Normal University Affiliated High School speak for themselves. Now that the die is cast, I can't give it to you anymore. Let's part ways amicably."

Lin Jia: !!!

Damn it! Xu Yan, you fucking tricked me!

As expected, Xu Yan's words, spoken without any attempt to conceal his volume, came out in full force.

The people around immediately lost interest.

"Damn, I thought it was something serious."

"No, the results are already out, what's the point of arguing about this?"

"They're really delusional. They probably think they can turn things around just because they're a bit pretty and say a few nice words, right?"

"I've never seen anyone bring a bottle of water to exchange for a promotion spot before. They really put in the effort."

Every word he uttered instantly transformed the pitiful Lin Jia into a clown.

Her cheeks were flushed, her hands were clenched so tightly that the water bottle rattled, and her body trembled uncontrollably.

That bastard actually...!

"You...Xu Yan...you!"

"Go now, study hard, there might be another chance next time."

After saying that, Xu Yan left without looking back.

Lin Jia was left standing there under the gaze of all sorts of eyes. Her face was flushed red, and she felt an overwhelming sense of shame.

How could the innocent young man who used to be so easy to manipulate have turned into this? Is he really still Xu Yan?

His unwavering steps seemed different from ever before; it seemed he really wouldn't be coming back...

But now is not the time to dwell on these things; those gazes are still burning me.

Lin Jia has been defeated!

"You're something else, you even dared to bite back. I acknowledge you."

Qin Yifan, who came up from behind, put his arm around Xu Yan's shoulder, and they immediately appeared to be very close.

Xu Yan quickly pulled the other person's hand away, "It really is a white-socked bearded man in Chengdu."

"What do you mean?"

"After the Zero Overflow incident, you've actually started to acknowledge me."

"...Fuck, don't disgust me."

Qin Yifan said irritably.

Xie Fei, who was on the other side, caught up and asked curiously, "Brother Xu, what's going on? Was that someone from your class?"

Xu Yan shook his head. "Nothing, just a bored person."

He's too lazy to do anything like slandering others behind their backs; he usually settles scores face-to-face.

Qin Yifan chuckled and said, "Looks like you have quite a story to tell. How about you tell us sometime?"

"You'll have to pay more."

"Damn, you're shameless!"

"Aren't you the same?"

"What do you mean? We're all upright gentlemen!" Qin Yifan straightened his chest.

Xu Yan smiled slightly, "The kind whose body is covered in tally marks?"

"...I feel a little nauseous," Qin Yifan said.

“I can picture it,” Xie Fei said.

Then Qin Yifan and Xu Yan both looked at Xie Fei with incredulous eyes, and then tacitly took two steps back to instantly create distance.

Xie Fei realized what was happening, "What are you guys doing! That's not what I meant... Can't I have a good imagination?!"

"Can't you put your imagination to something useful? Don't let your imagination fail you." Qin Yifan remained vigilant.

"Let's not talk about that, what exactly happened, Brother Xu?" Xie Fei not only had a rich imagination, but also a great deal of curiosity.

Xu Yan said irritably, "What could be wrong? We used to be in the same class, but we're not related anymore."

"It looks to me like you, Brother Xu, have deceived someone's feelings."

"Nonsense!" Xu Yan immediately denied. "I would never do something like deceiving a woman!"

Xie Fei: ...

Qin Yifan yawned. "That girl is pretty smart. How could she possibly be fooled by this guy?"

"hehe."

Xu Yan smirked, "He seems smart, but he has no wisdom; he's just a fool."

"Brother Xu is amazing!"

"...I can't help but want to put you on the red-letter app with your name on it. You're really something else."

Wen Xueyu also witnessed the scene where Xu Yan was intercepted by Lin Jia halfway.

However, she couldn't appear too curious, so she slowly walked to the front of the crowd.

I couldn't hear what was said.

I'm in a real hurry!

What exactly is the relationship between these two? I could tell something was off on the court, but I didn't have a chance to ask... Could they have talked about it?

But he clearly said he didn't have any friends before... Does that mean his girlfriend doesn't count as a friend?

With her questions in mind, Wen Xueyu walked into the classroom.

But he was stopped by Zhang Zhiwen, who was covered in sweat.

Zhang Zhiwen had just finished playing basketball. He didn't know what had happened on the court. All he knew was that he had missed a chance to play basketball with Wen Xueyu that was originally his!

He thought to himself that Wen Xueyu chose to play ball with Xu Yan, a student who had just been promoted to the next class, either because there was really no one else available, or because Xu Yan had shamelessly pestered her.

So after the basketball game ended, he immediately caught up with Wen Xueyu, without even having time to wipe his sweat.

He wanted to tell her that he could be her choice at any time, and that she would always be his choice!

"Xueyu... Yu Yong and the others were short-handed today, and they insisted on dragging me along. I really couldn't refuse. You can ask me to play badminton next time; I'm really good at it."

Wen Xueyu took a step back, pinched her nose, and fanned herself with her hand.

"No need... Um, Zhang Zhiwen... you'd better go wash off the smell of sweat first."

Zhang Zhiwen was stunned.

Zhang Zhiwen felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

Zhang Zhiwen's edifice is about to collapse!

Am I...that smelly?