What was more, he was also Xuan Yuan Nian's cousin, and a closer relative than Xuan Yuan Tianyu. Xuan Yuan Tianyu and Xuan Yuan Nian were distant cousins whose family branches diverged above their grandfathers' generation, whereas Xuan Yuan Haotian was her first cousin on her father's side.
That was probably one of the reasons Xuan Yuan Nian had come to Nancheng Pokémon University. After all, Xuan Yuan Haotian and Qiu Yuxuan had that history between them, and from the look of things, it seemed to be more complicated than a simple breakup.
However, the call did not give Xiao Ran and Miao Yourou the romantic drama they had imagined. It really seemed to be nothing more than a work report—if they ignored Xuan Yuan Haotian's slightly amused gaze and the teasing remarks he occasionally slipped in.
"That's the situation, Xuan Yuan Haotian. I hope you'll take this seriously!" After finishing her report and getting confirmation from Xiao Ran, Qiu Yuxuan spoke in a stern tone.
"Take it seriously? There's no direct evidence, just this kid's side of the story. Do you realize how much of a stir this would cause if it turned out to be false?" Xuan Yuan Haotian's expression grew serious as well.
"Of course I do. But what if it's true?" Qiu Yuxuan asked, unwilling to back down.
"And what if it's false?" Xuan Yuan Haotian countered. Their gazes locked, neither willing to give an inch.
"Um... Haotian, about this..." Seeing the stalemate, Miao Yourou tried to step in and smooth things over, but the two of them simply ignored her.
"So you don't believe me?" Qiu Yuxuan asked, biting her lip.
"I do. Of course I believe you. But why should I believe him? A freshman who's only just started university?" Xuan Yuan Haotian glanced