I'm the One Who Pursued Him, Okay????

"Wow, so pretty!?... Why do you keep wearing a mask? Is it because of pollen allergy?"

"What cosmetics do you use? Do you constantly use face masks? The brand I'm using doesn't seem to be very effective. Could you give me a link...?"

"Yes, yes, her skin is incredibly fair, and so smooth..."

The chattering voices of envy rose and fell, but there was no malice in their words; rather, they were filled with curiosity and excitement that the rumor had been proven true.

As for this "classmate" who had no presence at all, in fact, the only person in the whole class who would play with her was the Class Monitor.

This includes sitting at the same desk with her during class, and occasionally during breaks in PE class, he would come to a corner and chat with her.

According to the reason Xia Yan gave in class during their freshman year, this classmate who habitually wore a mask and hood and was reluctant to talk to people was somewhat socially awkward and not good at interacting with others...

But if you're not good at socializing, how did you manage to date the sunny and gentle class Class Monitor? You even left Lin Qingyu, who was always a popular figure, speechless and eventually slipped away in defeat.

It is said that since then, Lin Qingyu has never mentioned Xia Yan to anyone, and even when others mention him, her expression suddenly turns cold...

It's really intriguing.

It's like that situation where someone who's always been an ordinary passerby suddenly transforms into Ultraman, defeats monsters, and saves humanity.

Moreover, Xia Yan's interpersonal relationships in the class were simply unparalleled. Several girls who had secretly admired him since their freshman year naturally wanted to see how the legendary super beautiful girl got together with Xia Yan.

So...

This has led to the current scene where Hua Xin is surrounded by others even after class.

Hua Xin remained seated in the corner. Even if she wanted to escape, there was no way to do so now. Her slightly messy hair was visible through the hood that was half-covered on her head, but she didn't look sloppy.

On the contrary, it was the cute girl who secretly wore her boyfriend's clothes.

Xia Yan, who was originally sitting outside, had been squeezed to the side at some point. He smiled and leaned on the table with one hand, looking at the girl who seemed to have become the group's darling.

"I%..." Hua Xin was momentarily speechless, unsure of what to say, but the excellent nonsensical writing skills cultivated in the cat cafe came in handy at this critical moment.

"Like... the more mainstream ones on Pinduoduo..."

"I am indeed allergic to pollen." She nodded slightly, somewhat hesitantly following their lead, rather than denying it or offering any further explanation.

Sometimes, explaining things can lead to even more trouble.

For example, Hua Xin said she had never used any cosmetics or face masks, and that her fair complexion was due to being in a dark Little Black without sunlight, so it was just her natural skin tone—if that's the case...

Doesn't this make it seem like she's showing off?!

This is bad, this is bad, this is bad, this is bad, this is bad...

"Hey, Hua... Hua Xin? Is it okay to call me by my name like that?" A cheerful-looking but short girl said to Hua Xin in a very open manner.

"It's such a nice name... We've been classmates for almost two years, but we've never spoken." She said a little shyly.

"It's okay, it's okay... You can do it, you can do it..."

Hua Xin quickly waved her hand, seemingly feeling somewhat uncomfortable with his enthusiasm.

Wait... why are people so overly familiar with each other these days?

The customers in cat cafes who only know how to pet cats and order food are more adorable. After all, their biggest request is probably just to take a photo together, and they won't come up and ask all sorts of questions.

She still found it somewhat difficult to accept this sudden enthusiasm.

"It's my turn! It's my turn!" Another girl dressed in a very Mature Sister style lowered her head and lay on the table, as if she didn't want Xia Yan sitting next to her to hear. She whispered in a low voice that only she and her friends could hear.

How did you end up with the Class Monitor?

"Could it be that he tricked you into his hands? He previously mentioned that you have social anxiety and asked everyone to try to act normal. Could it be that he's trying to subtly stay by your side to win you over?"

"I heard that Xia Yan rejected that aloof Lin Qingyu because of you..."

The other girls also waited for Hua Xin's answer with curious eyes.

"..."

Hua Xin was slightly taken aback upon hearing the question; she seemed to vaguely remember this girl...

Just as Xia Yan had met her and was getting ready to go home after class, several girls in his class suddenly interrupted Xia Yan, pestering him to go out and play together...

She was one of them, I think her name was Tian Yue?

She remembered that she had slunk into a toilet stall, trembling with fear, and cursing Xia Yan as a big liar who only talked big and then ran off with a pretty girl.

But in the end, Xia Yan still came to find her. He truly is her good husband!

Memories flooded back. It turns out that Xia Yan was already so good to her back then... Thinking about it carefully, if a group of pretty girls came to ask her out after class, but then stood her up for a "brother" she had just met, and worried that she would wander off somewhere and have to search for her everywhere.

Okay, I'm a little touched.

Thinking this through, Hua Xin declared that she would never call herself Viper again; she would only have one husband, and that could only be Xia Yan!

As for whether she was tricked by Xia Yan...

You know what, it's true.

Just then, the school bell rang again in the classroom. Most people had already gone to the next classroom to wait for the next easy class, but they were chatting here, completely forgetting that the break was only fifteen minutes long.

"We're about to start our next class, shall we chat some more after class?"

At this moment, Xia Yan stood up and spoke, which brought the others back to their senses. Somewhat embarrassed, they also stood up and prepared to go to the next classroom.

Hua Xin silently stood up and rushed to Xia Yan's side. She had put on a mask at some point, and her appearance had returned to its original state of not showing her face.

As she walked, she rolled her eyes at Xia Yan, as if questioning why he hadn't come to her rescue sooner.

But Xia Yan just chuckled.

After walking through the back door to the next classroom, Hua Xin slowed her pace slightly, waiting for Tian Yue to come up behind her. She gently tugged at Tian Yue's sleeve and whispered in the same tone:

Actually, I tricked him into marrying me.

"I was the one who pursued... the Class Monitor."

Because she was the one who confessed first, and she was the one who first told Xia Yan online that they should be together and started their Online Relationship.

So, it must be considered that she pursued Xia Yan first, right?

She emphasized the word "Class Monitor," which surprised Xia Yan, who was sitting on the stool, slightly. Then, the corners of her mouth slowly turned up.