I really don't want to date a girl addicted to the internet!

Xia Meng covered her head, her eyes wide with a wronged expression, and said, "Oh."

……

Monday marked the second week of the new semester at Yinghua.

On a cool morning, students walked up the gentle slope and entered the school gate. The new students, just getting used to their new life, chatted excitedly with their new friends.

A convoy of black luxury cars quietly drove up, and after the two girls got out, they drove straight away.

Amidst the curious or awe-inspiring gazes of the surrounding students, Lin Xuanqi walked into the school gate expressionlessly, with Ye Shuang following behind, biting her lip and watching her back as she walked away.

When they reached the cherry blossom tree, Lin Xuanqi stopped, and Ye Shuang also stopped, casting an inquiring gaze at the other's profile.

"You go first." The arrogant girl's voice revealed no emotion.

"Miss, it's not safe here..." The obedient girl glanced at the school gate that was just a stone's throw away, but didn't move.

"I told you to go first," Lin Xuanqi repeated, her tone unchanged.

"Yes." The obedient goddess looked flustered for a moment, bowed her head like a maid and agreed, then braced herself and walked forward.

Lin Xuanqi took a deep breath, picked up her shoulder bag, turned to face the school gate, and stared unblinkingly into her red-rimmed eyes, as if she were quietly waiting for something.

She ignored the questioning looks from passing students.

Not long after, the sleek silver sports car drove up the gentle slope, its deep engine sound clearly audible, and turned into the parking lot amidst the envious gazes of the students.

Lin Xuanqi's eyes flickered, and she lowered her head to straighten her clothes.

The well-tailored Sakura school uniform was brand new and smooth, with the fullness of her figure faintly visible beneath the shirt. Her waist was slender, and her shapely legs were encased in thin black pantyhose, exuding a silky texture like milk chocolate.

As always, it was flawless, enough to make passing students keep turning their heads.

Soon, a tall and handsome young man appeared, casually slinging his shoulder bag over his back with one hand, his expression as usual, attracting the attention of the girls around him.

Lin Xuanqi quickly went to greet him, her flawless face beaming with a smile, "Husband!"

The boy stopped and looked at her. Unlike his usual warm and affectionate gaze, his face was now completely calm, so calm it was suffocating. It was as if she were no different from the other girls around him, or even worse.

The moment their eyes met, Lin Xuanqi felt an invisible pressure that made her freeze in mid-air, unable to take the other person's hand.

The girl stood there, stunned. The disorienting feeling of someone who had been so close to her suddenly becoming indifferent left her feeling empty inside.

“Cheng Fei…” Lin Xuanqi’s smile froze, and her brows furrowed slightly. “Are you kidding me? Why are you suddenly breaking up with me? What did I do to offend you?”

"I'm not kidding." The boy looked down at her expressionlessly, his expression less of pity and more of a cold indifference, something she had never seen before. "I'm serious. I'll say it again, Lin Xuanqi, let's break up."

The boy's voice wasn't loud, barely audible to the two of them, but it didn't imply any discussion; it was more like an announcement that left no room for argument.

The girl froze for a moment, took a deep breath, and barely managed to maintain her composure, forcing a half-smile. "Why? Give me a reason. We...we've been together for so long, and we've always been happy. Why is this happening all of a sudden?"

"Lin Xuanqi, you've got it wrong." The boy sighed, his expression unchanged. "I've never felt happy being with you."

As the light, airy words fell, the girl's pupils contracted, as if a great bell was resounding in her ears, making her feel disoriented and on the verge of collapse.

Most of the students passing by didn't notice anything unusual about the two, thinking it was just their usual interaction. Only a few perceptive students noticed the strange expressions on their faces and realized something big was happening, whispering to their companions.

Lin Xuanqi had no time to pay attention to the strange looks. She stared intently at the boy, a forced, anxious smile on her face. "What are you saying? How could we not have been happy? We..."

A jumble of memories surfaced in her mind, weaving together into an indescribable mix of emotions, leaving her mouth slightly open but unable to utter a sound.

"Whatever happens, it's over. Lin Xuanqi, that's it. You should understand some things, no need for further explanation." The boy shook his head, leaving her behind as he walked forward.

Lin Xuanqi stood there, staring at the other person's back. It took her several seconds to come to her senses before she hurriedly chased after him, her tone stern and commanding, "Cheng Fei, you stop right there!"

She grabbed the boy's hand, met his gaze, and her heart skipped a beat. Without realizing it, she softened her tone, "What do you mean 'I should understand'? I don't understand why you're suddenly like this. Did something upset you? Can we talk this out? You clearly said you wanted to be with me..."

"Let go of me." The boy unceremoniously shook off her hand and looked directly into her eyes. "Lin Xuanqi, is it really necessary to act like this now? You know in your heart how we met and how we got together. Do you really think I would stay with you like this for the rest of my life? Sorry, I'm not that kind of person. The game is over now. Goodbye."

The boy's tone remained nonchalant, devoid of deliberate sarcasm, only revealing a calmness ingrained in his very being. His eyes gleamed with an untamed light, like a young lion that had never been tamed, but had been lying in wait, enduring, and now had finally gathered enough strength to break free of its cage. He did not pounce on her, the one who had created the cage, to tear her apart, but merely glanced at her one last time before embarking on his original journey.

Lin Xuanqi looked into his eyes and suddenly realized something, as if a long-standing nightmare had come to life. She couldn't tell if she was panicked or guilty. Her breathing stopped and her heartbeat seemed to slow down.

Cheng Fei carried his shoulder bag on his back, put one hand in his pocket, and walked forward.

The girl stood alone, staring at her hand that had been flung away, blinking expressionlessly, and remained motionless for a long time.

What happened to them?

"They had a fight..."

"Wow, are we going to break up...?"

Whispers arose from those around them; everyone who had just witnessed the scene had seen it.

Ye Shuang hid around the corner, watching the two people who parted ways after their brief conversation. She clutched her chest and bit her lip tightly.

……

As the most talked-about couple in Yinghua, their breakup spread like wildfire and immediately became a hot topic on campus.

……

"Hey, did you hear? Cheng Fei and Lin Xuanqi broke up."

"What?! Great, my chance has finally come!"

Shh, keep your voice down.

……

"Just wondering, why did they break up?"

"Who knows? Maybe they're having relationship problems?"

"Lin Xuanqi is very good to Cheng Fei, isn't she? I heard she gave him a lot of money. Did Cheng Fei cheat on her?"

"Maybe, that's just how men are, after all."

……

"Hey, did you know Cheng Fei's house collapsed?"

"What nonsense are you spouting all of a sudden?"

"Really, I just heard about it, he..."

……

Lin Xuanqi ultimately did not go to the classroom, and the seat in front of Cheng Fei remained empty all morning. The boy did not pay attention and continued to attend classes and study as usual.

Lunch break.

"What?! You broke up with Lin Xuanqi?!" Chen Hao looked back in shock as if he had heard the world was ending.

The boy, who was sitting in his seat writing furiously as usual, didn't even look up, only nodding and saying, "Mm."

"Are you crazy! Who is Lin Xuanqi? She is the daughter of the Lin family, an extremely wealthy and beautiful young woman. She finally got together with you, how can you be such a scumbag?" Chen Hao looked incredulous.

"Hey, stop yelling. Who told you Cheng Fei is a scumbag?" Zhou Han said, hands on her hips, a little annoyed.

"Isn't that right? The whole world knows now!" Chen Hao said with certainty.

"I saw it in the game club's group chat too. Everyone's saying that Cheng Fei let Lin Xuanqi down." Du Xinhua nodded casually, looking at the boy over there, "So what exactly happened? Can you tell me?"

"Cheng Fei, Cheng Fei, hurry up and explain to them." Zhou Han hurriedly turned her head, as if she were the one being discussed.

"There's nothing to explain. It doesn't matter what you say about that kind of thing." The boy, who was the center of attention, shook his head nonchalantly.

"But if you don't explain, everyone will really think that way in the future! Don't you understand how powerful public opinion can be?" Zhou Han was getting a little anxious, her round eyes widening, like a young mother lecturing her child.

"It's nothing to worry about, it'll all be fine in a while anyway." The boy didn't even look up.

"Hmph, I think this kid is feeling guilty. Otherwise, could it be that Lin Xuanqi wronged him? I don't believe it!" Chen Hao crossed his arms, revealing a knowing look in his eyes.

"Anyway, I think Cheng Fei is right. Anyway, nobody really cares that much." Du Xinhua rubbed his chin and thought for a moment, then nodded seriously.

"You guys... Ugh, you're making me so angry!" Zhou Han looked around, hesitated, then suddenly got up and ran out of the classroom.

Ruan Jingyi, standing next to her, opened her mouth and watched her best friend's petite figure disappear.

"What is she trying to do? Challenge Lin Xuanqi to a duel?" Chen Hao put his hands behind his head, completely baffled.

883. Shen Xi would also comfort Cheng Fei.

As the bell rang for the end of the last get out of class in the afternoon, Cheng Fei, as usual, walked through the long corridor covered with wisteria to the club activity building.

"Look over there, it's Cheng Fei..."

"I heard he was only with Lin Xuanqi for money, and now he's abandoned her after taking advantage of her..."

"How could this be? He's such a person. He's always been so nice. I never would have guessed..."

Both received attention, but the content of the discussions was completely different from usual.

Despite knowing absolutely nothing, the rumors had spread like wildfire within a day, giving the boy a new understanding of how hopeless Sakura students were.

He sighed inwardly, climbed to the sixth floor alone, and pushed open the only door to the rooftop.

In the club activity room, a cool and aloof girl with long, dark hair sat alone on a steel pipe chair reading a book. The dappled sunlight caressed her smooth forehead and snow-white legs, still radiating a pure and flawless translucency.

Hearing the door open, Shen Xi looked up expressionlessly and said, "Good afternoon, Cheng Fei."

"Good afternoon, Ms. Shen." The boy nodded casually, sat down next to her as if nothing had happened, and took out various study materials to spread out.

The girl glanced at him out of the corner of her eye and noticed that the boy's tone sounded listless compared to usual.

"I've heard all the rumors." The girl lowered her eyes, her cold voice stating a fact.

"You heard that too?" The boy replied without looking up, his pen scratching against the paper.

The girl glanced at him and said, "It will all calm down in a few days. That's just how the foolish masses are."

"I know." The boy nodded calmly.

"Then don't take it to heart. Anyway, you don't need to care about what those people think." The girl glanced at him again, her brows furrowing slightly.

"Hmm." The boy continued to nod, remaining motionless except for his hand and the tip of his pen.

The girl glanced at him again, raising her chin as if displeased, "Or are you actually very sad about breaking up with that guy surnamed Lin?"

"Not at all, I'm just feeling a bit mentally exhausted. How should I put it? It's like how actors sometimes get too immersed in their roles. You Protoss might not care, but I'm a human, after all." The boy focused on his task, his tone calm.

"So Cheng Feiyu still feels sad about the breakup." The girl turned her face away and sneered.

"Maybe a little? Or like finally finishing a book or watching a movie..." The boy stopped writing, staring at the pen tip as if sensing something, then shook his head. "Never mind, it's not important. Is Teacher Shen just concerned about me?"

The girl's eyes flickered, her stubborn pink lips remained tightly closed, and she did not respond.

A moment later, she suddenly got up and left the club activity room, closing the door softly as she left.

The boy paused for a moment, then looked up. The girl's belongings were all still in their original places, as if she had only left temporarily.

More than ten minutes later, the room door was pushed open forcefully.

Shen Xi reappeared, still expressionless, only her flat chest was rising and falling slightly, and her breathing was a little rapid, as if she had exerted some effort on the stairs in order to save time.

"What's wrong, Teacher Shen? Is there a ghost behind you?" the boy asked, looking at her with suspicion.

The girl didn't respond and sat down on her own.

The boy noticed the things she was carrying and was shocked. "Teacher Shen, you actually went to buy drinks yourself?"

"Shut up." Shen Xi took out the caramel macchiato she had just bought, her small, pink lips slightly parted as she put the straw in her mouth.

Then, she pushed the drink she had just taken a sip toward the boy, and picked up the book she had been reading earlier with a cold expression.

"Teacher Shen, what does this mean?" the boy asked hesitantly.

"Here you go." The girl didn't even look at him.

"Why are you giving this to me?" The boy looked at the drink and then at her.

The girl paused for a second, her expression unchanged, her tone devoid of any emotion, "I'll comfort you."

"Comfort?" The boy suddenly chuckled.

"I didn't want to see Cheng Feiyu looking so listless, like he was about to float away belly up at any moment, so I reluctantly fed him a little fish food. What's wrong with that?" The girl glared at him.

“No problem, if you just care about me, just say so. There’s no need to make up these excuses. Teacher Shen is too stubborn.” The boy looked at her with great interest.

"Fine, I guess I was crazy after all." The girl gritted her teeth and pretended to take the drink back.