Because of the way Chi Chan was supporting him, the two of them were very close together at that moment.

Ji Siyuan's body stiffened slightly, but he quickly recovered, so quickly that Chi Chan didn't even notice.

He looked down and saw Chi Chan's messy, medium-length hair.

The hair is soft and slightly yellowish.

So ugly, how can there be such an unkempt girl?

Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, and some playful hair danced in the wind, tickling Ji Siyuan's face.

Ji Siyuan was very uncomfortable with this feeling, and he turned his head slightly, trying to avoid it.

Why are you suddenly wearing a mask?

He wasn't wearing a mask when he arrived, so I was already prepared to help him up before I put one on.

avoid arousing suspicion?

Ji Siyuan's mood suddenly turned sour!

Chi Chan wrote him a love letter first, but he didn't do anything to her.

Why are you acting like this again?

Did many of you see me fall?

Don't they realize that their actions are just burying their heads in the sand?

Chi Chan was completely unaware of all of Ji Siyuan's thoughts.

"ah--"

Chi Chan, who was preparing to give an apology, was taken aback. She turned to look at Ji Siyuan, her big eyes filled with doubt.

Why are you suddenly wearing a mask?

Ji Siyuan spoke slowly and deliberately, with a hint of gritted teeth.

Chi Chan chuckled: "There have been a lot of rumors going around at school lately. I was just worried that being with you would cause misunderstandings!"

As expected, Chi Chan was avoiding suspicion.

He didn't look down on Chi Chan's stupidity and patiently tutored her. Now that Chi Chan wants to avoid him, does that mean she dislikes him?

Ji Siyuan's face darkened.

Chi Chan hadn't noticed Ji Siyuan's change in mood. She took a mask out of her pocket and handed it to Ji Siyuan.

"You should wear it too!"

Ji Siyuan took a deep breath, suppressing his anger that was about to erupt: "No need!"

Chi Chan looked up and carefully examined Ji Siyuan.

Because of the pain, Ji Siyuan's face was still pale, adding a touch of fragile beauty!

Such a stunningly beautiful face, unlike hers, cannot be concealed by a mask at all by Ji Siyuan.

So Chi Chan readily agreed and took back her mask: "Fine, I won't wear it then. Even if you wear it, everyone will recognize you at a glance!"

Ji Siyuan squinted and asked, "What do you mean by 'like me'?"

You're such a jinx!

This was the first thing that came to Chi Chan's mind.

But her survival instinct told her she couldn't tell the truth: "It's nothing!"

Ji Siyuan's ambiguous gaze fell on Chi Chan's head.

Chi Chan felt the attacking gaze and shrank back.

The two walked quietly for a while.

Ji Si walked quite naturally down the road, automatically ignoring the glances, whether direct or furtive, cast at them by passing classmates.

But Chi Chan felt quite uncomfortable. Even though she was wearing a mask, she felt like she was being stripped naked.

She used to be quite thick-skinned, but lately there have been too many rumors and gossip. Whenever Chi Chan is with Ji Siyuan, she is always on guard, like a frightened bird.

Under pressure, Chi Chan cautiously spoke up: "Ji Siyuan, you're aware of the rumors circulating about us lately, right?"

"Um."

A soft hum came from above.

Chi Chan could tell that Ji Siyuan's voice and tone were normal.

So she secretly breathed a sigh of relief and continued:

"It all started with that love letter!"

Although I don't know what was written in the love letter that caused you to misunderstand! But—you've spent quite a while with me, you should know very well what kind of person I am!

I just want to focus on my studies right now; I haven't even considered dating.

and!

Jiang Jingjing and I have had a conflict since our first year of high school.

So, she deliberately framed me!

After speaking in one breath, Chi Chan held her breath and waited for Ji Siyuan's reply.

Between the two, only Ji Siyuan's soft breathing lingered above Chi Chan's head.

After a long pause, Ji Siyuan's reply came from above: "So?"

Upon hearing this, Chi Chan rolled her eyes. What kind of answer was that?

So all that talk she just gave was for nothing?

She took a deep breath: "So, could you step forward and clarify the rumors?"

This time, Ji Siyuan answered quickly: "No!"

Chi Chan became anxious: "Why? You should know very well that one sentence from you is worth a hundred sentences from me!"

Ji Siyuan asked, "Why should I explain to others?"

"Why don't you explain this to others? Don't you think this is already affecting your studies and life?"

Chi Chan was surprised that Ji Siyuan couldn't understand such an obvious truth!

Ji Siyuan paused for a moment, then continued, "No!"

"What do you mean? Are you playing dumb with me?"

Chi Chan was furious. Ji Siyuan was making up for everything she had done to him today, wasn't he?

The voice from above remained calm and composed, even carrying a hint of amusement: "It hasn't affected my studies or life. On the contrary, I've found it much more peaceful lately!"

After Ji Siyuan explained it this way, Chi Chan understood.

Ji Siyuan has been living a leisurely life recently, all because everyone's attention and attacks have been focused on him.

So she became Ji Siyuan's shield?

Chi Chan understood all this, and her fists hardened: "You used me to fend off unwanted suitors?"

Ji Siyuan sensed that Chi Chan was feeling very aggrieved at that moment:

"I'm still tutoring you despite past grievances. You're just doing me a small favor. It's mutually beneficial, so how can you call it taking advantage of me?"

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