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The times create classics, but classics created by the times always have limitations, especially things like classic quotes... In the early days of the Internet, a cartoon was published in The New Yorker in 1993. Most people don't remember the cartoon, but almost everyone has heard of its title: On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog.

In fact, others not only know that you are a dog, but also what breed you are, what kind of dog food you like, whether you prefer to search for petite or plump female dogs, which shopping platform you prefer to buy dog food, and which social media platform you like to bark. All of this is crystal clear and completely exposed.

Liu Chang'an's personal identity and school life, especially information that students at the Affiliated High School could understand, were all exposed. It turns out that Zhao Wuqiang had even informed on him to Ma Benwei, and received fair treatment from Liu Chang'an. If it were now, Zhao Wuqiang could continue to hide behind the scenes and wouldn't have to come out on his own.

It's quite a pity, so Zhao Wuqiang's fate was a matter of timing and destiny, and had little to do with Liu Chang'an. What slightly affected him was the rumor about him seeing Bai Hui fall down in a daze. This gossip, which had already been reversed, actually started circulating again, even though some people were trying their best to explain that it was a misunderstanding.

"Many classmates are trying to prove that Liu Chang'an is wrong, but nobody believes them!" An Nuan sat angrily on the steps. After finishing their ball practice, everyone was still together. Ma Yilin and Zhao Chenchen sat on either side of An Nuan.

"Yeah, what's most infuriating is that some people went to Bai Hui's Weibo to stir up trouble, and Bai Hui didn't deny or explain!" Zhao Chenchen said with great disdain.

Ma Yilin nodded, then scoffed, "She'd love for everyone to misunderstand."

Girls never hesitate to use their own disdain to speculate about others, and they understand girls better than many boys who are easily distracted by a girl's pretty face and innocent eyes.

Of course, this is true for both men and women.

"I think she might actually like Liu Chang'an. If it were me, I would definitely issue a statement first to clarify that this is a misunderstanding!" An Nuan tried her best to appear to be analyzing objectively, rather than making wild guesses out of jealousy.

"It's hard to say." Zhao Chenchen and Ma Yilin nodded in unison. After getting to know Liu Chang'an better, they didn't find Liu Chang'an particularly special. He just smelled nice. Sometimes when they stood together talking or not, he gave people a refreshing and comfortable feeling, like a gentle breeze in the forest. But after Liu Chang'an became famous, he seemed to have gained a halo of infatuation, making him seem much more pleasing to the eye.

Therefore, given this shift in perception, it's not impossible for a very pragmatic girl like Bai Hui to fall for Liu Chang'an. After all, rational pragmatism is one thing, but emotional attraction remains unaffected, right?

"Liu Chang'an, don't you have anything to say?" An Nuan looked at Liu Chang'an, who was sitting two meters away from them, as if it were none of her business and they weren't discussing his affairs.

"Three women make a drama, and we can't let anyone else interfere or steal the show. You two continue, I'm listening," Liu Chang'an said with a smile.

"He acts like it's really none of his business!"

"That's outrageous! You have to join us in condemning Bai Hui!"

"Exactly! Bai Hui said she forgot her Weibo account and couldn't log in, but I clearly saw her like a beauty blogger's post just the day before yesterday!"

"Later she canceled it and hid the post."

Liu Chang'an sighed. How could these people be so idle? Their lives are as fleeting as mayflies and cicadas in autumn.

However, it's understandable. Mayflies mate and reproduce while they're alive, and cicadas chirp incessantly, which is quite similar to humans.

Mayflies are indeed a fascinating creature to study. The first China to scientifically describe their morphology was Shen Weizhong, who explicitly refuted some of the often sentimental descriptions given by ancient people. Liu Chang'an recalls that in the 1923 edition of the Dictionary of Zoology...

"What's on your mind?"

Liu Chang'an was lost in thought when An Nuan ran over, grabbed his shoulders, and shook him. Although Liu Chang'an was no longer completely dazed, he often spaced out. In the past, when they sat together and he was lost in thought and ignoring everyone, An Nuan would wake him up like this.

"The first scientific report on the China mayfly was by the Britain Walker, and the thirty years following 1900 marked a peak in research on the China mayfly..."

"We're talking about you and Bai Hui, what are you thinking about, some mayfly from 1900?" An Nuan patted her forehead, sat down next to Liu Chang'an, and looked at him incredulously.

Based on the articles on Weibo by some relationship marketing accounts that teach girls about love, relationships, and how to choose a boyfriend, Liu Chang'an's current reaction is naturally to take screenshots or send private messages to complain.

Of course, An Nuan wouldn't react like that. Her reaction was a bit exaggerated, but in reality, this was the Liu Chang'an attracted her. This was the Liu Chang'an who would make someone like Gao Dewei feel a sense of kinship.

Compared to expecting him to always act like a perfect boyfriend and be good at gossiping and complaining with his girlfriend, An Nuan prefers the Liu Chang'an she sees now.

Besides, Liu Chang'an isn't truly oblivious to romance. He often makes An Nuan's heart flutter. It's just that girls should give boys time to be themselves and daydream, instead of demanding that he always revolve around her and be perfect at all times, otherwise he's considered uncaring and a chauvinist.

"It's nothing, really. Even if Bai Hui were to clarify this, it wouldn't make a difference. People only believe what they want to believe. As for the truth, it doesn't matter at all. It's difficult enough to refute rumors with objective facts, let alone such subjective gossip, which anyone can fabricate and spread." Liu Chang'an reached out and grabbed her ponytail, stroking it in his hand, a smile playing on his lips. "You're a girl I approve of, so it's only right that you exude elegant confidence."

"Is it so great to get your approval?" An Nuan was still a little proud. After all, she could still sense that Liu Chang'an was very ambitious. Although he treated everyone with the same gentleness, it was extremely difficult for him to show special consideration to anyone.

"It's difficult. A large portion of those I approve of were unknown at the time, but once they emerged, they became famous throughout the land." Liu Chang'an turned to look at An Nuan. "It's unlikely you'll become famous through talent alone, but you're beautiful!"

An Nuan smiled shyly, pursing her lips. Although he didn't think she had any outstanding talent, for a girl, the best compliment is when the person she likes thinks she's pretty.

"Do you like all good-looking people?" An Nuan fully utilized her initiative as a girl and found the key point.

"In these eighteen years, I've seen many good-looking people, but it seems there's only one whose hand I'd still be willing to hold." Liu Chang'an grasped An Nuan's hand.

An Nuan leaned against his shoulder, humming softly. One hum meant she regretted being too proactive, two hums meant she was too smug, and three hums meant she couldn't help but want to act cute, her cheek gently rubbing against his shoulder.

"Senior, we're your fans! We didn't expect to see you here at the gym!"

Liu Chang'an and An Nuan were sitting there doing nothing when two round-faced little girls ran over and looked at Liu Chang'an excitedly.

"Garlic vermicelli or duck blood vermicelli?" An Nuan said angrily, "Are you blind?!"

The two girls were somewhat surprised. After glancing at An Nuan, they looked at Liu Chang'an expectantly on their own.

"You're all students from the Affiliated High School. I used to be Affiliated High School too, and you weren't exactly my fans then. Now that you're famous, you've suddenly become fans?" Liu Chang'an certainly wouldn't meet their expectations. "Get lost. If my girlfriend gets angry, I might hit her."

"Get out of here!" The two girls were dumbfounded. What was wrong with this person? Why was he so fierce? He wasn't gentle at all, and he was completely different from what they had imagined.

So they rolled their eyes at Liu Chang'an and ran away hand in hand.

An Nuan was surprised and delighted. Liu Chang'an was so rude, how could he be so mean to a girl!

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