Xie Duoxi thought Ye Ruting was quite pretty. She had just been standing close to him, and the fragrance wafting over had left him feeling a little lightheaded.
He wanted to say something to Ye Ruting, but he was fine when it came to dealing with plants. Talking to girls, though? He honestly had no idea how.
Online and waiting—this is urgent!
He couldn't think of anything to talk about and was just starting to feel awkward when Ye Ruting suddenly spoke to him.
Since she'd asked about something in his field, he immediately replied, "Hostas are shade-loving plants. Direct sunlight can make their leaves turn yellow, so I need to keep them shaded."
But after he finished, he noticed the strange look on Ye Ruting's face. He suddenly wondered if his answer hadn't satisfied her, and for a moment, he had no idea what to do next.
Panicking, he hurriedly turned around with the flowerpot in his arms and left. As he walked, he kept telling himself, I still have to proctor the exam later. I need to put this plant back in the greenhouse. Right, that's it.
Ye Ruting immediately saw how flustered Xie Duoxi was. With great interest, she watched him flee and thought confidently, Now this is more like my usual charm.
Watching the two of them interact, Wang Yue shook his head and said with some disdain, "Wake up! He's already gone."
Ye Ruting was free to go now. Hearing Wang Yue, she headed toward the examination room and said, clearly displeased, "That's none of your business!"
Wang Yue shrugged. He didn't mind her snub. Guessing that she was a seasoned player, he put aside his earlier contempt.
But after he'd taken only a few steps, Ye Ruting stopped and looked at him frostily. "Why