The Enthusiastic Classmate at My Left Elbow

I have to admit.

The lethality of Shen Wanyu's cold face was truly immense; with sharp corners of her eyes and piercing willow brows, she was the spitting image of a cold, high-and-mighty she-dragon.

But Liu Tingting was no delicate, fragile flower.

After all, she was a B-rank little green tea, and besides, her fishpond had already capsized.

Having already lost everything, what else was there to be afraid of!

The retreat in Liu Tingting's heart gradually faded, replaced by a sense of tenacity.

Liu Tingting, stood up!

Fight! Fight! Fight!

She lifted her resolute face and met Shen Wanyu's gaze:

"Who are you! To just barge into our conversation like that... mmmph!"

Before Liu Tingting could finish her sentence, someone from behind caught her in a grappling hold.

A hand covered her mouth, preventing her from speaking.

Oh my god!

It was the "downer queen" Su Muzhi!

"What a coincidence."

Ignoring the struggling Liu Tingting, Su Muzhi looked toward Shen Wanyu with a smile in her eyes.

Shen Wanyu looked at her and said crisply and cleanly:

"Looking for trouble?"

"I don't understand what you mean."

Su Muzhi smiled sweetly.

What a fierce woman! A fierce woman! The whole crowd cheered!

Minister, go ahead and give this downer girl a good beating!

Seeing Su Muzhi appear, Jiang Linyuan also realized that Liu Tingting's sudden arrival was most likely related to her.

This damn kid, she's full of rebellion!

"What exactly do you want to do?"

Jiang Linyuan asked.

Su Muzhi looked at Jiang Linyuan with an innocent expression:

"It's not about what I want to do, but what Senior Sister Liu wants to do, isn't it?"

After saying that, she lowered her voice and whispered into Liu Tingting's ear:

"Don't drag that woman into your business with Jiang Linyuan, otherwise, you'll die a miserable death."

Liu Tingting wanted to cry but had no tears.

Do you think I wanted to drag her in? I hadn't even said a few words to the junior, and she came running out like she was guarding her food.

"Shall we talk?"

After saying that, she released Liu Tingting and raised an eyebrow, looking toward Shen Wanyu.

Shen Wanyu didn't look at her, glancing at Jiang Linyuan first.

"Minister, I just finished peeing."

Jiang Linyuan lowered his head in embarrassment.

"I won't disturb you girls anymore."

Shen Wanyu sighed softly; this guy, really...

"Fine."

Shen Wanyu nodded and followed Su Muzhi away.

"Which one does the junior like?"

Liu Tingting watched their departing backs and asked.

"Does that count as a question?"

Jiang Linyuan looked at her strangely.

Liu Tingting's mouth twitched.

As of today, she realized that perhaps the current Jiang Linyuan was his true self all along.

The bickering and playfulness between them in the past had been nothing more than an act.

You understood my ulterior motives, and I knew your ill intentions.

It was just a matter of getting what we each needed, but...

"Junior, I really like the hair tie you gave me."

Liu Tingting shook her head, her ponytail swaying back and forth, looking lively and cute.

"My taste is naturally not bad."

Jiang Linyuan said with a smile.

Hearing this, Liu Tingting lowered her head and chuckled:

"So, you wouldn't fall for me, would you?"

Finally, she was getting to the point.

Jiang Linyuan turned his head to look at her and laughed softly:

"That depends on how you define 'falling for' in your own words, Senior."

"If you mean keeping fish in every pond like you do, then I suppose I have fallen for you before."

Liu Tingting fell silent, then suddenly turned her head, her bright, spirited eyes fixed on Jiang Linyuan as she asked:

"Why did you confess to me that day? You knew full well that I would refuse."

Because of the reward.

Jiang Linyuan naturally couldn't say that out loud, so he thought for a moment and said:

"I might have been acting like a fool."

Liu Tingting smiled:

"Have you ever thought about what would have happened if I had agreed that day?"

"Impossible."

Jiang Linyuan said decisively:

"The Liu Tingting I know is not a girl who would act like a fool."

"She is very smart and very shrewd, so she would absolutely never agree."

Liu Tingting bit her lip and touched the hair tie in her hair, feeling a sense of desolation in her heart.

Yes, even if it happened all over again, she still wouldn't have agreed to that confession.

But the more right Jiang Linyuan was, the more uncomfortable Liu Tingting felt inside.

The person who understood her best didn't like her even a little bit.

After a long silence, Liu Tingting finally spoke:

"Do you have a girl you like?"

Jiang Linyuan thought for a moment and hesitated:

"Does it have to be a girl?"

Liu Tingting: ...

I'm pouring my heart out to you, and you're talking to me about what!

Liu Tingting wanted to say something more, but the bell for class suddenly rang.

Jiang Linyuan turned and walked into the classroom without looking back, leaving behind only a light, airy sentence.

"Senior, I'm not responsible for your wishful thinking."

Liu Tingting stared blankly at his retreating back and pulled her hand back.

Forget it.

She had already gotten the answer, so why continue to make a fool of herself?

"What are you here for?"

During class, Jiang Linyuan looked at Su Muzhi, who was sitting on his left, with a look of surprise and suspicion.

Why was this person like a lingering ghost?

"I'm here to audit the class."

Su Muzhi grinned and said to Jiang Linyuan:

"Did I disturb your world for two with Shen Wanyu?"

Jiang Linyuan nodded:

"I get it, you're jealous that the President gets to attend class with me while you can't."

As he spoke, he sighed:

"Little Su, jealousy makes people ugly."

Hearing his turn-off remark, Su Muzhi continued to smile:

"Too bad, the word 'ugly' has nothing to do with me."

"I really envy you."

Jiang Linyuan sighed:

"I'm being pestered by an ugly person every single day."

Su Muzhi's smile gradually faded as her gaze shifted onto Jiang Linyuan.

Heh, time to handle this loser.

"Actually, I came here this time to apologize."

Su Muzhi quickly changed the subject, leaning in to whisper into Jiang Linyuan's ear.

Hm? A trap coming to Chengdu? This is a zero-overflow event.

"Heh, let's hear it."

"Regarding Yu Songsong, I'll help you."

Jiang Linyuan looked at her with disdain:

"I already have a candidate."

You traitorous wretch, how dare you even bring up Yu Songsong?

"Xiao Yilin is too rigid; there are many things she just can't do."

Su Muzhi said with a beaming smile.

I have to admit, this loser has a point.

The little junior is great at everything, but she's just too stubborn.

She probably still foolishly thinks she's actually going to pursue Yu Songsong.

If this loser knows what I'm doing, she might try to stir up trouble. Instead of letting her mess things up behind my back, it's better to keep her under my nose.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Linyuan said:

"Granted! You should thank me."

Su Muzhi automatically ignored the second half of his sentence, her eyes curving into crescents:

"Then, happy cooperation."

"What happy cooperation?"

Jiang Linyuan said with dissatisfaction:

"You need to distinguish between master and subordinate and keep a low profile. This isn't your first time being a wingman, how are you still so clueless!"

What you're describing isn't a wingman, it's a contractor.

No, that's too kind. He probably sees me as a slave.

The smile vanished from Su Muzhi's face, and she gave Jiang Linyuan an elbow to the ribs.

Damn! Are you a member of the 'prison' generation too?

Fine, I won't be polite either. Take this elbow.

Jiang Linyuan wasn't one to be polite either; he believed in reciprocity and returned the elbow.

Then, the two of them started trading elbows like elementary schoolers, going at it intensely with constant grunts.

Shen Wanyu glanced at the two of them, then turned her head back to the blackboard.

The old professor on the podium narrowed his eyes sharply.

Good lad! Flirting right under my nose!

Wait, this girl doesn't seem to be the one who was sleeping earlier?

The old professor looked at Shen Wanyu, who was actually listening to the lecture, then back at the shoving Su Muzhi and Jiang Linyuan.

Young people really know how to play.

"The girl to the left of that boy, stand up and answer this question."

Su Muzhi quieted down. She stood up, blinked her eyes, and said innocently:

"Teacher, the blackboard is reflecting light, I can't see it clearly."

The classroom erupted into laughter, leaving only Su Muzhi looking bewildered, unsure of what was happening.

The old professor was so angry he laughed, looking at Jiang Linyuan:

"Did you two plan this?"

This loser! She's ruining herself and dragging me down with her! If you don't know the answer, just say so, why make up the same excuse as me?!

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