In the Wild Lies a Dead Doe

After Wu Fan was discovered by the staff, Liu Chang'an and the other two had already left.

The basketball hoop was just a little bigger than Wu Fan's head, but when his head went in, his neck bent and got stuck, and his body was hanging on the machine. The staff had no choice but to set up a ladder next to him. Two people came up, first stood Wu Fan upright, and then picked him up and pulled his head out of the hoop.

Actually, Liu Chang'an used a similar position to insert Wu Fan upside down, which shows the importance of position... No matter what you do, position is very important.

"Handsome, are you alright?" an employee asked, suppressing a laugh. Disputes are quite common in arcades—people fight over machines, complain about their partners' lack of cooperation, steal coins, smash machines, all sorts of things happen. But this was the first time he'd ever seen someone get their hand stuck upside down in the basket.

Logically speaking, unless the person is willing, it would take an enormous amount of strength and a huge force to forcibly shove such a tall person into the basketball hoop like an upside-down scallion.

Another possibility is that he climbed up himself, stuck his head in, and got stuck due to the angle. This seems more likely.

"How can I be alright! I'm calling the police!" Wu Fan plopped down on the ground. There weren't many people in the arcade before, but now quite a few had gathered around, making Wu Fan feel both ashamed and angry. This was the first time in his life he had been humiliated like this.

"Let me test the machine." Another employee restarted the basketball machine and started testing it by throwing balls into the hoop. As long as no customer was injured or killed in the store, testing the machine was the priority. If the machine malfunctioned, then naturally it would be Wu Fan's problem. Whether he climbed in himself or was thrown in, that was his issue, what did it have to do with the store?

The machine was working fine, so the two staff members helped Wu Fan up.

"You're fine, why are you calling the police?" someone nearby said.

"Weren't you together?"

"Don't cause such a big fuss when you're out having fun."

Hearing the whispers and pointing around him, Wu Fan stood up, feeling annoyed. In a small place like Junsha, locals tend to protect each other, even if they see that he speaks with a foreign accent.

Wu Fan took out his phone, dialed the emergency number, then put it down after thinking for a moment. His head was stuck, and his ears, scalp, and the back of his neck were burning. But he knew the police wouldn't take this seriously, while he would have to spend several hours at the police station.

Moreover, those people just now reminded him that when they first met, Han Zhizhi had said that Liu Chang'an liked to fight. Sure enough, he had the style of a local thug. He was in Junsha, and he didn't want to get into any big trouble. He should leave here first.

Wu Fan left the arcade and returned to Baolong Center. Just as he was about to enter the hotel, he suddenly saw a girl standing not far away, leading a black Rottweiler, looking around as if she were looking at something.

The girl was seventeen or eighteen years old, wearing a Lolita dress that had become increasingly popular in recent years. The fluffy skirt bounced up and down, and sparkling jewels and diamonds adorned the skirt, swaying and reflecting the sunlight, as if a galaxy was encircling her skirt. Her legs, clad in white stockings, extended all the way to the bottom of the skirt, where the allure of a universe was hidden.

Seeing the Rottweiler looking listless and lethargic, Wu Fan, who also owned one at home, figured that such a dog likely had some kind of illness. He thought he might use this opportunity to strike up a conversation... A handsome guy who was kind-hearted and good at caring for animals would be irresistible to any girl, wouldn't he?

Liu Chang'an and the other two continued to stroll around the street. Liu Chang'an looked around nonchalantly, while An Nuan was a little worried about Han Zhizhi's mood. Han Zhizhi, on the other hand, wore her gloom on her face and did not force a smile.

"A maiden is in love, a handsome man seduces her. In the wild lies a dead deer, bound with pure white reeds, a maiden as beautiful as jade. She is gentle and graceful, yet she does not disturb my pleasure, nor does she let the deer bark." Liu Chang'an recited a poem.

"What are you saying?" Han Zhizhi looked at Liu Chang'an warily and suspiciously. Although it was a relatively obscure poem, she could still understand the first sentence.

"Actually, when it comes to love, things weren't much different in the more open-minded ancient times compared to today. For girls, reading the Book of Songs is not only beneficial for improving their manners and cultivating their temperament, but it also has practical significance. For example, this poem, 'Zhao Nan: There is a Dead Deer in the Wild,' sounds frightening, but it elegantly and beautifully describes a woman's captivating cunning and loveliness..."

"Explain in more detail." An Nuan poked Liu Chang'an's butt with her finger.

"It means that a man uses white reeds to wrap a deer to please a woman. Back then, deer were used for proposals. The woman was filled with trepidation. Was he truly in love with her, or did he only want to possess her? This is the crux of the dilemma for countless women throughout history, making this poem especially classic. The last line is particularly charming and touching. The woman is both happy and shy, afraid of hurting him with a harsh rejection, yet also worried about being deceived. So she feigns reluctance, offering a gentle reassurance..." Liu Chang'an read it again, very satisfied. "The beauty of the language is truly wonderful."

"What do you mean by reciting this poem?" Han Zhizhi asked irritably.

"It doesn't mean anything, it's just for the occasion. That's how An Nuan treats me. She won't let me take off my clothes, but she tells me about Yue Xi..." Liu Chang'an sighed.

"Liu Chang'an, when did you start trying to take off my skirt? Where did I refuse, and where did I say I actually liked it?" An Nuan was furious. This guy had learned so many poems and songs, but he never used them to praise An Nuan's beauty, cuteness, gentleness, thoughtfulness, and charm. Instead, he was good at teasing and provoking her!

"He... he took off your skirt, and you agreed? You liked it?" Han Zhizhi was dumbfounded. Although she knew her best friend was actually quite reserved, her instinct was to be coy and affected in front of Liu Chang'an. How could she be so uninhibited?

"I... I was explaining what he said!" An Nuan blurted out without thinking, immediately regretting it and becoming even more ashamed and angry. "Liu Chang'an, I'm going to beat you to a pulp!"

An Nuan grabbed Liu Chang'an and, using the same old trick, jumped onto Liu Chang'an's back and started baring her teeth and claws.

Liu Chang'an grabbed An Nuan's two little volleyballs with both hands, holding them securely to prevent her from falling and hitting her head. It would be troublesome if she lost her intelligence and turned into a fairy, because Liu Chang'an couldn't just abandon her like that. The thought of living with a fairy for the rest of his life was too painful. He would rather sit at the bottom of the sea for hundreds of thousands of years.

An Nuan exclaimed "Ah!" and wrapped her arms around Liu Chang'an's neck, her cheeks flushed as she lay on his back, motionless, muttering words to indicate that she was still angry.

"So annoying, so annoying, so annoying!" Han Zhizhi shouted three times when she saw the two bickering couple who were radiating sweetness.

"What I really mean is that the woman's probing and confirmation are necessary. Today, you just confirmed that she only wants to go on dates with you. An Nuan acted as a verification tool, so don't blame her," Liu Chang'an explained earnestly.

Han Zhizhi glanced at Liu Chang'an's eyes and finally understood his true intentions. Liu Chang'an couldn't possibly care much about Han Zhizhi, but he cared about An Nuan's feelings. Han Zhizhi felt both envious and annoyed. "Using you to explain this for An Nuan? What kind of relationship do we have? This is such a trivial matter, how could I blame her? Apart from disliking how fast she grew when she was little, which caused my mom to always call me short, we're perfectly fine!"

"We're fine!" An Nuan quickly jumped off Liu Chang'an's back and hugged Han Zhizhi.

Liu Chang'an ran his hand through his hair and smoothed it down. "That's good."

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<Even Top Students Can't Cheat> is a story about a medical genius who has cheated on his academic abilities. It's quite good. If you like reading stories about doctors and top students, you should check it out.