Vol 2 Chapter 11: The Hidden Truth

Qin Ruoliu knew Li Wanran.

Li Wanran's appearance made her a frequent topic among the boys, and her excellent academic performance left a deep impression on Qin Ruoliu.

Watching the girl who had suddenly appeared hugging Liu Changqing's arm, Qin Ruoliu was momentarily stunned.

She looked incredulously between Li Wanran and the wide-eyed Liu Changqing.

So...

Was he this kind of person? Clearly already in a relationship, yet still writing her a love letter.

What a terrible man!

Pouting, Qin Ruoliu appeared somewhat wronged as her gaze kept shifting between the two before her.

Then she turned away, leaving the scene in embarrassment.

She quickly walked back toward her classroom.

Meanwhile, Liu Changqing could only stare at Li Wanran beside him with a look of utter disbelief.

No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't understand why this girl would suddenly approach him. In his memories, the original Li Wanran wouldn't even glance his way.

And now she was making such intimate contact...

High school girls were already developing, and at such close proximity, he could even faintly smell her delicate fragrance.

Looking at Li Wanran who was gazing at him,

Liu Changqing took a moment to regain his composure before hurriedly breaking free from her embrace and stepping back instinctively.

He asked,

"What did you mean by what you just said?"

"I think it was quite straightforward."

Her eyes showed none of the shyness typical of girls her age. Hearing Liu Changqing's question, Li Wanran made no attempt to hide her feelings as she continued,

"I like you."

As she spoke, she reached out,

Taking hold of his hand.

Hand in hand, as if this gesture could make him understand her feelings.

"..."

His eyes widened to their limits.

Liu Changqing was confused. In his view, their class monitor's attitude toward him was more in line with how a normal girl should behave.

This girl named Li Wanran had seemed extremely abnormal from the moment he arrived in this world.

To put it another way,

Li Wanran was academically outstanding, a top student in class, undeniably beautiful, and well-mannered.

In contrast, the original Liu Changqing was not only a poor student but had also been stalking her. Moreover, just days ago she had ignored him completely, yet now her attitude had done a complete 180-degree turn.

There must be something fishy going on here!

Thinking this, Liu Changqing's gaze lowered to Li Wanran's hand.

After a brief pause, his body jolted as if electrocuted.

He immediately shook her off,

And asked,

"What exactly do you like about me?"

"..."

When Liu Changqing asked this, Li Wanran fell into brief contemplation.

This momentary hesitation gave Liu Changqing the perfect opening.

Instantly, he transformed into the adult he was, lecturing Li Wanran before him.

"See, you can't even answer why you like me. Plus, just three days ago you were ignoring me, and today you suddenly say you like me... Anyone would find this strange."

As he spoke, Liu Changqing raised his hand to touch his own cheek.

"Also, while I might be somewhat handsome, it's not enough to inspire love at first sight... Your sudden confession feels fake to me."

"Feelings can't be faked."

"Then why do you like me? Is it because I'm darker than most people? Or because my grades are perpetually at the bottom?"

"..."

"Let me tell you, you should think carefully before casually saying you like someone. Luckily it's me you're saying this to - if it were someone else, they'd already be lusting after you. Little girl, this world is a dark place - keep this up and some man will take complete advantage of you!"

Speaking like an elder, Liu Changqing admonished Li Wanran.

Though this body was the same age as hers, the consciousness inside belonged to an adult who had already entered society.

He had little interest in these fifteen or sixteen-year-old kids.

From the beginning, he'd never been fond of young girls.

He preferred mature, gentle women who knew how to care for others.

In his view, Li Wanran was just a teenager going through puberty - her professed liking for him was probably just a passing phase. Who knew if she'd still feel the same after some time?

That's why he rejected her outright.

After saying this, Liu Changqing took one last look at the silent Li Wanran before walking past her without another word.

Li Wanran didn't try to stop him.

Only after he left did she quietly turn to watch his retreating figure,

Seeing him return to his classroom...

After a while,

A faint smile appeared on her face.

She had made sure he would remember her.

More deeply than anyone else.

That was enough.

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The moment Liu Changqing entered the classroom, he noticed several pairs of eyes on him.

The most piercing gazes came from Qin Ruoliu and her deskmate.

Though he didn't know what they had discussed, Liu Changqing clearly saw the girl Sun Fan had a crush on shoot him a glare,

As if standing up for her wronged friend.

Ignoring them,

Liu Changqing went straight to his seat and sat down.

Then he turned to look at Sun Fan beside him,

His gaze sharp.

Facing Liu Changqing's stare, Sun Fan clearly felt guilty.

After an awkward chuckle, he said,

"Bro, I didn't sell you out!"

"Do you know how badly I got scolded in the office just now?"

"Uh..."

"Do you know how much damage it does to a young soul to have a teacher poke your head like that?"

"Old Liu..."

"All because you idiot made me deliver your love letter!"

"But you gave it to the wrong person! I told you to put it in Zeng Yihui's desk, you messed up..."

"That's not the point! The point is your series of ridiculous actions!"

"Huh?"

Sun Fan looked at Liu Changqing who was keeping his voice low.

For some reason, he felt Liu Changqing's way of speaking had changed somewhat.

Different from before.

Seeing Sun Fan's dumbfounded expression, Liu Changqing's urge to chew him out faded somewhat.

And Sun Fan, realizing he was at fault,

Leaned closer to whisper,

"Don't be mad..."

"Hmph."

"Here, have this."

Hearing this, Liu Changqing turned to look at Sun Fan,

Who pulled an empty yogurt bottle from his desk and handed it over.

Staring at the empty bottle, Liu Changqing was clearly puzzled.

His confused gaze remained fixed on Sun Fan as he couldn't help asking,

"What's this for?"

"Your favorite treasure - the bottle Li Wanran threw away."

"..."

"Here, lick it. You always loved doing this before, said the rim tasted sweet..."

"..."

Looking at Sun Fan who said this while holding out the bottle,

Liu Changqing's mind went completely blank.

After what felt like an eternity, he finally raised his hands to cover his face.

He wanted to cry, but no tears came.

Wasn't this just downright perverted!!!