He Haowen's handsome appearance attracted the attention of many female college students, who passed by him in groups of three or five, occasionally chuckling to themselves.

He Haowen ignored these stares. As soon as he saw Shen Yulan, he pushed his bicycle forward.

Several girls passing by him said disappointedly, "Oh, so he already has a girlfriend."

"Comrade Shen, what a coincidence! I just passed by the school gate and saw you."

He Haowen said to Shen Yulan with a big smile.

Shen Yulan thought to herself, "Such a smart person can come up with such a clumsy excuse."

There are no such coincidences in the world, and who knows how long he has been waiting here.

He Haowen handed her the umbrella and said, "It's going to rain for the next few days, so remember to take an umbrella when you go out."

Shen Yulan took it, but only nodded, her expression much colder than before.

When He Hao heard Shen Yulan's expression, his heart felt as if it had been pricked by a fine needle, and he felt a dull pain.

"I happen to be free, let me take you home."

He Haowen had memorized Shen Yulan's home address.

Shen Yulan shook her head expressionlessly and said coldly, "No need, Teacher He. If the neighbors see this, they'll misunderstand again."

After saying that, she quickly walked past He Haowen.

In He Haowen's eyes, Shen Yulan left heartlessly, but in reality, she fled in panic.

She was now absolutely certain that He Haowen had feelings for her.

It's just an umbrella; he could have simply given it to Anzi and let her take it home.

But he went to great lengths to wait for her at the school gate, just so he could have a reason to "casually" take her home.

Perhaps, on the way home, He Haowen will extend another invitation.

In order to prevent He Haowen's feelings for her from escalating further, Shen Yulan had no choice but to pretend to be indifferent, hoping that He Haowen would back down.

He Haowen watched Shen Yulan's retreating figure, his heart breaking for a long time.

I was quite enthusiastic towards him a few days ago, so why did he suddenly change his attitude today and I can't even see a smile?

Unwilling to accept defeat, he rode his bicycle and gave chase.

Seeing that he was catching up, Shen Yulan quickened her pace.

He Haowen realized that Shen Yulan was deliberately avoiding him!

"Comrade Shen, wait a moment..."

Upon hearing him speak, Shen Yulan immediately strode into a particularly narrow alley. He Hao, anxious, chased after her on his bicycle, only to get stuck between two walls.

He could only watch helplessly as Shen Yulan disappeared from his sight.

Devastated, He Haowen returned to his dormitory in a daze, racking his brains but still unable to understand why Shen Yulan had changed her attitude towards him so drastically.

Does she already have a boyfriend?

Two weeks ago at the parent-teacher conference, she wasn't even like that. Even if she had someone she liked, it's impossible for them to become boyfriend and girlfriend so quickly, right?

Or is it that she has been hurt by men in the past, so she doesn't want to be in a relationship?

That could have been stated clearly, instead of being hot and cold towards him.

He Haowen is being driven crazy by the torment.

He tossed and turned most of the night, and the next day, he couldn't resist calling Shen Jingyan.

Unexpectedly, it was Gu Zhiyun who answered the phone.

He Haowen hesitated for a moment, recalling the terrifying, almost murderous expression on Gu Zhiyun's face when she misunderstood him.

But he still bravely asked, "Is Comrade Shen here?"

Gu Zhiyun asked warily, "What do you want with Jingya?"

He Haowen hadn't contacted Shen Jingyan for a while, and Gu Zhiyun assumed he had given up on her.

Unexpectedly, this man is still determined to do his dirty work!

“I would like to ask Comrade Shen about something,” He Haowen said.

His statement was somewhat vague, but it was the truth.

Gu Zhiyun said, "I know everything Jingya knows, just ask me."

He didn't want to give his young wife and this man any chance to speak alone.

“I’m afraid you’re not quite sure about this.” He Haowen felt a little awkward.

Asking Gu Zhiyun about his sister-in-law felt really strange.

"Since you think I don't know, how can you be so sure that Jingya knows?"

Gu Zhiyun's tone was getting a little impatient.

He Haowen sighed helplessly and said, "Teacher Gu, why are you so hostile towards me? Although I don't have many merits, I still have basic morals."

Gu Zhiyun snorted coldly.

No advantages?

In Jingya's eyes, you are full of virtues.

“Teacher Gu, I really have something important to ask Comrade Shen. Could you please pass on the message?” Just as Gu Zhiyun was about to refuse decisively, Shen Jingyan snatched the microphone.

She gave Gu Zhiyun a playful glare and mouthed, "You childish brat!"

Gu Zhiyun frowned, crossed his arms, and sat down angrily in the corner of the sofa.

Shen Jingyan ignored him and asked into the microphone, "Teacher He, this is Shen Jingyan. What can I do for you?"

He Haowen paused for a moment, then asked, "Is Teacher Gu still with you?"

Shen Jingyan cleverly guessed that He Haowen probably wanted to ask about Shen Yulan, and felt that it was inappropriate for Gu Zhiyun to be listening in.

"Brother Yun, go to the study or bedroom and wait for me."

Gu Zhiyun became even more wary upon hearing this.

"What can't you two say in front of me?"

Shen Jingyan pouted, her delicate eyebrows tucking together.

"I'll tell you after I finish my call, okay?"

Gu Zhiyun got up and went into the bedroom with a displeased look on his face.

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