When Will My Childhood Sweetheart Marry Me?-Chapter 87 - 0: Donโt Mess Around (First Order, Please Support)
On the circular running track, the tall figure of a young boy inched closer toward Jiang Shuyao. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฃ๐ธ๐ซ๐ฎ๐.๐๐๐ถ
His short black hair was smartly cut, and beneath his dark brows, those clear, bright eyes quietly watched ahead, his profile stoic, betraying no hint of emotion.
The hardness about him softened instantly when he saw Jiang Shuyao.
His gaze lingered on her for a second.
Then, he looked away, casually tugging at the corner of his mouth as he continued running forward, his strides becoming relaxed and light, as if being punished was a joyous affair.
In the administrative building on the other side, the Dean of Discipline stood with arms crossed in front of the surveillance monitors, pointing at the girl in the video with his finger, "Which class does that female student belong to, and why is she standing there instead of attending class?"
Qin Ming leaned in for a closer look and said uncertainly, "She kind of looks like Jiang Shuyao from Class Six."
Jiang Shuyao?
One was Chairman Peiโs son, and the other was a relative of Chairman Pei.
It was said that these two kids were childhood friends; could it be they were in a relationship?
The Dean of Discipline rubbed his chin, pondering for a while.
In Yunzhong, anyone caught by him in puppy love would be dealt with strictly, parents immediately called in without discussion.
But with these two, it was a difficult situation.
As Pei Yanโs homeroom teacher, Qin Ming had the most say.
With that little devilโs temperament, if he were in a relationship with a girl, it would have been loudly boasted about and known by everyone; he wouldnโt be as quiet and reserved as he was now.
Moreover...
He pointed out to the dean with a feigned smile, "One is first in the grades, and the other is at the very bottom. If they can see eye to eye, the sun would surely rise from the west."
Hiss, "You make a good point." The Dean of Discipline nodded in agreement, squinting.
But Qin Ming was puzzled, "Dean, didnโt you say that we wouldnโt pursue the matter out of respect to Chairman Pei? Why have we changed our minds all of a sudden?"
Ah, he himself was troubled by this issue.
"This morning, I received a call from Assistant Jiang, saying that Chairman Peiโs orders were clear: the boy should be dealt with according to his misconduct, without any coddling," the Dean of Discipline said.
He was in a difficult positionโpunishing too harshly wasnโt right, but going too light would make the school seem mercenary.
Fifteen laps might be tough for the average student, but that ancestorโs physical condition was always good, so there was no worry about running him into the ground.
Still.
The Dean of Disciplineโs gaze returned to the recording: "Are you sure these two arenโt in a relationship?"
The more he watched... the more it seemed off.
At this moment, indeed, something was off.
Jiang Shuyao was being bold for the first time, not even bothering with an excuse, planning to spend the entire period here, even wanting to run with Pei Yan, only to be fiercely stopped by him with a glare.
The girl stood there silently in place, making no move to leave, simply watching him run in silence.
After a few minutes, Pei Yan, irked, ran a hand through his hair and fished out his phone from his pocket to send her a WeChat message.
[Why are you staring at me? Hurry back to class!]
He avoided talking to her because he didnโt want to give the cameras any leverage.
The silly girl was so stubborn.
He had tried every which way to keep her at a distance, but she, on the other hand, kept seeking him out relentlessly.
Half of the period had swiftly passed.
When Lu Chen arrived at the sports field, he saw from a distance the girl walking toward the snack bar.
A complex expression crossed his face as he moved with long strides to intercept her, "Jiang Shuyao."
Startled by the sudden appearance of the class captain, Jiang Shuyao promptly appealed to him, "Lu Chen, could you please ask the teacher for a leave on my behalf?"
The air stilled.
Lu Chen looked at her indifferently, silently, his face devoid of any expression.
This was the first time she had seen Lu Captain so severe.
Jiang Shuyao pursed her lips, wanting to speak, when the person opposite her slowly asked, "What is the reason for your leave?"
Reason...
The girl lowered her eyes, unable to come up with an answer.
She couldnโt just tell the truth, but it was too much to ask Lu Chen to make up an excuse for her.
She remained silent for a long while, thought it over, and finally felt it best to let it go; she should be the one to talk to the teacher about this.
Lu Chen didnโt miss a single nuance of the girlโs emotions.
He saw her confusion, her distress, and her relief after she made up her mind.
He didnโt know why he had followed her out.
It was the first time his body acted without his brainโs command, feeling inexplicably uneasy, wanting to call her back.
"Iโve already asked for leave on your behalf during chemistry class. Take care of your business and come back to class soon," said Lu Chen, and then he turned and left without pressing further for her reason. Being so clever, he could probably guess something.
Jiang Shuyao stood rooted to the spot. A few seconds later, she opened her mouth and softly thanked the retreating figure.
He didnโt hear it, nor did he turn back.
But the weight in her heart felt lifted. Seeing that it was getting late, she quickly went to the kiosk to buy two bottles of water.
When she returned to the field, Pei Yan had already finished his fifteen laps. The young man was sitting under the shade of a tree, bending his legs, wearing only a short T-shirt.
Jiang Shuyao walked over and saw sweat clinging to his hair tips, tracing down his sharp cheekbones, soaking his T-shirt that clung tightly against his body, outlining the muscles that were still tense with the wild energy from exercising.
She stretched out her hand with the water, "Did you bring clothes with you?"
When Pei Yan looked up, he wiped the sweat from his forehead with the hem of his shirt, his cool eyes pausing on the girlโs hand holding the water bottle, delicate and soft, white and flawless.
He cracked a smile.
He took the water and drank several gulps in quick succession before casually asking her, "Didnโt you say last time you gifted a piece of calligraphy to a classmate?"
Jiang Shuyao was startled, not knowing why he suddenly brought this up.
She nodded, pressing her lips together without speaking.
Pei Yan, supporting himself on his knees, stood up and casually said, "Tonight when you go back, write another piece for him."
Jiang Shuyao was puzzled.
"Write what?"
Pei Yan, holding onto the half bottle of water, walked up to the girl, looked down at her with a chill in his smile, "Just write, โIf a toad dares covet swan meat, believe it or not, Old Pei will break his legs.โ"
"..."
Jiang Shuyao was baffled for quite a while before she finally grasped his meaning.
Indignantly, she said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Lu Chen doesnโt see me that way, donโt stir up trouble!"
Heh.
Look at how scared the little lady is.
Pei Yan noncommittally turned his face away, tilted back his head to drain the last drop of water, and casually tossed the bottle into the nearby trash can.
His gaze burning, he chuckled lowly at the girl, "Donโt worry, I know how to be measured."
"Pei Yan!"
She was nearly fuming.
On the way to the kiosk, Lu Chen stopped her halfway; did this guy have radar for eyes, spotting her from so far away?
She couldnโt tell if what he had just said was a joke or if he was serious.
Gradually calming down, she looked up at him seriously, "Pei Yan, my focus is solely on my studies right now. Even if itโs not you, it wonโt be someone else either. Do you understand what Iโm saying?"
This girl had always deliberately avoided such topics, but today, because of a Lu Chen, she was forced to discuss these matters with him.
Pei Yan anticipated that Jiang Shuyaoโs next words would be even more piercing.
Bending down to pick up his jacket from the ground, he lazily draped it over his shoulder and with long strides passed her towards the gymnasium.
"Old Pei is treating us to lunch. After class, go to the side door; Iโll wait for you there."
