Crushing

Zhou Ling and Meng Xue'er also got a clear look at Mu Changsheng's face. A flicker of amazement passed through both girls' eyes. So handsome!

Wu Xinghang could only be considered delicate-looking, but Mu Changsheng was genuinely strikingly handsome.

Mu Changsheng walked over, glanced down at Wu Xinghang, then smiled at He Shuyu. "Shuyu... are these your friends?"

He Shuyu glanced at Zhou Ling and Meng Xue'er, then walked over to Mu Changsheng and said softly, "I... accidentally bumped into them just now."

"But I already apologized."

Wu Xinghang was somewhat jealous of Mu Changsheng's height. This guy... was more than half a head taller than him...

Height aside, his face was handsome too.

"Hello... my name is Wu Xinghang."

Wu Xinghang smiled and greeted Mu Changsheng.

Mu Changsheng gave a slight nod in response, immediately making Wu Xinghang's expression turn awkward.

Mu Changsheng took the lunchbox from He Shuyu's hands. When he opened it, he saw that it was filled with all his favorite dishes. "They're all things I like."

He Shuyu blushed and said quietly, "As long as you like them."

When Wu Xinghang saw Mu Changsheng open the lunchbox, he was instantly dumbfounded. "Xue'er, didn't you buy that for me?"

Meng Xue'er's pretty face stiffened, and she felt rather embarrassed. How was she supposed to know that He Shuyu had also been delivering food to someone?

Besides, Mu Changsheng had shown up far too conveniently.

"What do you mean, bought for you? These are all dishes I like. What do they have to do with you?"

Mu Changsheng frowned and shot Wu Xinghang a glance.

Meng Xue'er was immensely embarrassed. She nudged Zhou Ling, who naturally understood what she meant. Zhou Ling cleared her throat. "Handsome, what is your relationship with her?"

Mu Changsheng sat down on a nearby stool and answered casually, "She's my girlfriend. Why?"

Zhou Ling froze, then sneered. "Handsome, your girlfriend bumped into our Xue'er just now. She even said she'd compensate Xue'er with her lunchbox."

"I never said that!"

He Shuyu's pretty face turned cold.

Zhou Ling gave a cold laugh. "All three of us heard it clearly. Besides... you weren't here just now, handsome. Now that you've come, she's suddenly trying to curry favor with you again."

"Handsome, I think you ought to keep your eyes open when choosing a girlfriend."

Zhou Ling looked at Mu Changsheng with a smile.

He Shuyu's expression grew a little flustered. She looked nervously at Mu Changsheng, her small hand clutching the corner of his clothes. "I didn't..."

Holding the boxed meal, Mu Changsheng slowly rose to his feet and examined it.

Zhou Ling thought Mu Changsheng had believed her and smiled. "Handsome, you really can't choose a girlfriend like this. What if she sells you off one day..."

Before Zhou Ling could finish, Mu Changsheng said indifferently, "Why not find someone pretty? Should I find someone caked in makeup instead?"

Zhou Ling's expression instantly froze. Mu Changsheng took He Shuyu's small hand and looked down at Zhou Ling. "Even if she sold me, I'd be willing."

Looking at the tall Mu Changsheng standing in front of her, warmth flowed through He Shuyu's heart. He still believed her.

"You... who are you calling caked in makeup?!"

Zhou Ling glared at Mu Changsheng, her expression ugly.

Mu Changsheng raised a brow in confusion. "I wasn't talking about you. Don't take it personally."

"You!"

Zhou Ling's face turned red with anger. Wu Xinghang, standing nearby, could no longer stand it and walked over with a cold expression. "Hey, Zhou Ling was kindly giving you advice. What's with your attitude?"

Zhou Ling snorted coldly. "Bite the hand that feeds you!"

Mu Changsheng glanced at Wu Xinghang. "Since when is it your business, you loser?"

Wu Xinghang's expression immediately darkened. "Who are you calling a loser?!"

"This beautiful girl didn't even bring you food, yet you're still fantasizing here. If you're not a loser, then who is?"

Mu Changsheng swept a glance over Meng Xue'er and chuckled.

Wu Xinghang's face instantly turned incomparably grim. "Bastard!"

"What?"

Mu Changsheng frowned and stepped closer to Wu Xinghang. The advantage of his height made Wu Xinghang retreat several steps in fear.

"You... you..."

"You're a grown man, yet you can't even speak without stuttering."

Mu Changsheng immediately found him rather boring.

"If you've got the guts, compete with me. Whoever loses kneels and apologizes!"

Wu Xinghang glared at Mu Changsheng furiously.

Mu Changsheng laughed as soon as he heard that. "You want to play basketball against me?"

Mu Changsheng wasn't actually good at basketball, but elbowing people was his specialty.

Zhou Ling and Meng Xue'er were both stunned. What was this guy laughing about?

Wu Xinghang was on the school team.

Wu Xinghang frowned. Could this guy really be good at basketball?

That couldn't be right. Wu Xinghang had played basketball for so long, yet he had never heard of someone like him.

Heh, this guy is definitely asking to be humiliated.

"Heh, what? Too scared to compete?"

Wu Xinghang immediately gained a lot more confidence.

Mu Changsheng stretched lazily. "Fine, then let's play."

Wu Xinghang sneered inwardly. Let's see if I don't crush you today.

Zhou Ling and Meng Xue'er walked over to Wu Xinghang. Zhou Ling asked quietly, "Xinghang, are you confident?"

Wu Xinghang sneered. "I've never heard of him on the school team. Beating him will be easy."

Upon hearing that, Zhou Ling immediately grew smug. "Good. We have to humiliate him properly today."

For some reason, Meng Xue'er felt a sense of unease.

Meng Xue'er turned back to look at Mu Changsheng and found him still laughing and chatting with He Shuyu.

No matter how she looked at it, he seemed certain of victory.

He Shuyu grabbed Mu Changsheng's arm and asked softly, "Do you know how to play basketball?"

Mu Changsheng chuckled. "I didn't before, but I do now."

"Huh? You just learned?"

He Shuyu looked at Mu Changsheng with a dumbfounded expression.

Mu Changsheng nodded slightly. "More or less. I hadn't really touched a basketball before."

"But dealing with that little piece of trash will still be more than easy."

Mu Changsheng shrugged.

He Shuyu grew nervous instead and gripped Mu Changsheng's arm. "Are you sure?"

It was his first time touching a ball. How could he possibly beat someone who knew how to play basketball?

He's definitely going to lose.

Mu Changsheng leaned close to He Shuyu's ear and smiled. "Trust me."

"If I wasn't confident, why would I gamble with him?"

He Shuyu froze for a moment. Looking into Mu Changsheng's confident eyes, she nodded. "Good luck!"

It's only an apology. What's there to be afraid of?

Still, He Shuyu sent Xu Wen a message.

She asked Xu Wen to come over and help out.

Wu Xinghang crooked a finger at Mu Changsheng and said mockingly, "Kid, you're dawdling so much. Don't tell me you're scared?"