Hua Kai's words made Ye Yifan feel much better, because he felt that Hua Kai had understood his explanation, which proved that Hua Kai cared about him more.

Furthermore, she told Gu Yan that she had mentioned herself to him, which contradicted Gu Yan's previous statement, implying that the flowers were blooming in her favor.

He finally smiled and said to Gu Yan, "So you're my childhood playmate. Hua Kai's friends are also my friends. I'll treat you to dinner after your exams."

Gu Yan wasn't very happy; Hua Kai's words just now clearly favored Ye Yifan.

But he didn't give up and said to Ye Yifan, "This childhood playmate is practically my childhood sweetheart. I really have a connection with the little crybaby. You tell me, after all these years away, I was able to meet her again. Isn't that a great coincidence?"

Ye Yifan's emotions, which had just begun to stabilize, were stirred up again by Gu Yan: "What era are we living in? Childhood sweethearts? If we're talking about it, all of Hua Kai's male classmates in elementary school grew up together. Does that mean they're all childhood sweethearts? Don't take yourself too seriously."

Seeing Ye Yifan angry, Gu Yan was even happier: "This is different. When we were little, the little crybaby liked to follow me around and call me Brother Yan."

Hua Kai looked at Ye Yifan, who had already clenched his fists, and realized that things were getting serious. She quickly said to Gu Yan, "Gu Yan, I have something to say to Ye Yifan. You go in first."

Gu Yan shook his head: "Then I'll wait for you here. After you've finished talking, I have something to tell you."

Hua Kai was having a real headache, but she couldn't just leave Gu Yan; this was a school matter, not her own home.

So she could only ignore Gu Yan and say to Ye Yifan, "Let's talk in the car, I'm cold." As she spoke, she walked directly towards Ye Yifan's car. Actually, she wasn't cold, but only by saying that could she get Ye Yifan to leave.

As expected, Ye Yifan obediently followed.

Gu Yan stood at the school gate, looking at them with a satisfied expression.

Hua Kai and Ye Yifan got into the car.

Looking at the blooming flowers, Ye Yifan asked with a wronged expression, "Is he really that good to you?"

Hua Kai quickly shook her head: "No, I don't remember him at all. He only went to his maternal grandfather's house during holidays. I was only in elementary school when his family moved away. I really don't have that deep feelings for him."

"Then why did he say that? As if he was very close to you?"

"It might be as he said. When he first moved to the Northwest, he couldn't understand the local dialect and had few friends, so he often thought about the days when my brother and I played with him."

"Did he tell you that? Does he like you?"

"That can't be right. He's only been back for a few days, and we haven't had much time alone together. You know I'm busy."

"You can't like him," Ye Yifan said softly.

Hua Kai understood the unspoken meaning in someone's words and lowered her head, saying, "I didn't like him to begin with."

Ye Yifan was pleased to hear this: "You said it."

Hua Kai nodded: "Yes, don't worry, he and I are just friends, childhood friends, or maybe relatives? But there is absolutely no romantic relationship between us."

Ye Yifan smiled: "Okay, then you should go back to the classroom early. It's cold outside."

Hua Kai thought to herself, "I wonder who was acting like a fighting rooster just now, and didn't even think about the cold?"

But once this guy was settled, I felt relieved: "Then I'm going back to school. You should go back too, it's getting dark."

Ye Yifan nodded and said, "Okay, you should go back to the classroom early."

Hua Kai readily agreed, "I understand, don't worry."

Ye Yifan got out of the car and opened the door for Hua Kai: "I'll give you a ride."

Hua Kai quickly said, "No way, if you keep arguing with Gu Yan, I won't be able to go back to the classroom today. Don't worry, I don't think much of Gu Yan's childish ways."

After saying that, Hua Kai ran off to school. Actually, she was quite happy inside. Ye Yifan was jealous because of her. Judging from this, he definitely liked her too.

Hearing Hua Kai's last sentence, Ye Yifan seemed to understand its meaning and was finally happy. After the New Year, they must make their relationship official. Eighteen wouldn't be considered puppy love anymore, right? Anyway, Hua Kai is different from others. Eighteen is definitely not puppy love for her.

Hua Kai ran to the school gate, where Gu Yan was still waiting for her: "Little crybaby, is he pursuing you?"

Hua Kai shook her head: "No." She quickly walked forward, not wanting Ye Yifan to see the two of them talking and come over again, otherwise this would never end.

Gu Yan followed Hua Kai and pouted, "He likes you, it's too obvious. He's a nice person, but the age gap between you two might be a bit too big. You're only in your first year of high school. It's a bit difficult to make a man wait for you for five years."

Hua Kai was surprised that Gu Yan had seen through her, and said as they walked, "You, was he that obvious?"

Gu Yan walked beside Hua Kai and said with a smile, "He may be more reserved usually, but he mistook me for a love rival, so he couldn't hold back. The main reason is that your brother Yan Yan is too outstanding. He probably has never met such a strong opponent as me before, so he was afraid. You should know that your brother Yan Yan is never short of women. When it comes to matters of the heart, nothing escapes my eyes."

Hua Kai wasn't stupid. Hearing Gu Yan say that, she knew that Gu Yan didn't have romantic feelings for her. He was just deliberately trying to annoy Ye Yifan.

"You already know all this, so why are you still arguing with him?"

“I’m your brother, so of course I have to help you choose. Besides, as I said, there’s quite a big age gap between you. You’re still a student, only in your first year of high school, while he’s already working. Although he’s good-looking and has some skills, and his conditions shouldn’t be bad, my sister is more outstanding. I need to test him more.”

Hua Kai understood Gu Yan's thoughts and was no longer worried: "Then don't go too far."

Gu Yan looked at Hua Kai with disdain: "Seriously? You're already protecting him? He embarrassed me in front of him just now, and now that he's gone, you're still protecting him? I'll have to teach him a lesson, otherwise he won't know how to cherish me."

Hua Kai smiled at Gu Yan: "Thank you."

Gu Yan laughed too: "Don't be so polite with me. I'm an only child, and I've really wanted a little sister since I was little. But all my relatives on this side are boys, so it's too difficult for me to have a little sister. You're practically my only little sister. I just got back and someone's already trying to take my sister away. How can I accept that?"

"Ye Yifan is actually a very good person. You'll know that once you get to know him."

“I need to know more about him. I can’t let you be fooled by him.” After saying that, Gu Yan added, “He hasn’t confessed to you. He’s a pretty mature person. At least he knows about your ages and the many issues you’ll face. He’s not acting on impulse, and he’s not the kind of person who just dates anyone.”

When they arrived at the teaching building, Hua Kai stopped and said, "Yes, he's a person who thinks a lot, which is related to his upbringing. Of course, he's also a responsible person."

"I don't know when he'll confess, but you little crybaby, have you thought it through before accepting him? You should know that what I'm talking about are indeed the problems that exist between you two."