Chapter 60 (First Release)

A ruthless smile appeared in Jiang Chengran's eyes; he had no intention of letting these petty tricks appear in front of him again.

The first time I tried to ignore it, but it happened for several days in a row, and I actually thought he was just being good-natured!

I just brought him some breakfast, hoping to win him over, but he didn't even look at me.

Even if I didn't eat anything this morning, it's still the same.

Moreover, what if, after finding the girl who's been hiding from him, he's misunderstood and accused of having affairs?

These past few days, I've seen this thing on the table frequently. If I weren't so busy looking for the girl who was hiding from me that I wouldn't have had time to deal with anything else, I would have taken care of this matter long ago!

Thinking of this, Jiang Chengran found the breakfast in front of him increasingly irritating and was unwilling to delay any longer.

The only thing that surprised him slightly was the reaction of his classmate Zhou Yanyao to the breakfast.

For example, right now, when he's about to throw away the unsightly breakfast on the table—

Someone stood beside him and stopped him from doing so.

“Jiang, if you don’t want it,” the other person paused, then said, “can I have it?”

Jiang Chengran frowned, turned her head, and thought it was Zhou Yanyao again, but instead saw another classmate, Qi Lin.

"What, did Zhou Yanyao make you ask this?" Jiang Chengran asked, somewhat bewildered.

"This breakfast smells so good, you can't bear to see me throw it away, can you?"

Qi Lin paused again, then denied it: "No."

It was his own idea to ask that.

The reason he asked was probably because he hadn't eaten this morning either, and he couldn't stand seeing others waste food.

Jiang Chengran didn't believe Qi Lin's words at all. If it wasn't Zhou Yanyao, could it be that he himself wanted the breakfast too?

It was just an ordinary breakfast that Jiang Chengran would never normally give a second glance, so why was it so popular?

Jiang Chengran was too lazy to say anything to Qi Lin, so she picked up the bag and was about to throw it in the trash can.

He's determined to throw this away in front of everyone today! Let's see if he dares to put breakfast on his table again tomorrow!

Qi Lin's tone remained calm, but his brows furrowed slightly: "Instead of throwing it away, it's better to give it to someone else."

Jiang Chengran gave a cold laugh, completely unconcerned, and said in a rough and forceful tone, "I just want to throw it away!"

Qi Lin's knuckles tightened slightly, his face expressionless, and no one could tell what he was thinking.

Should I continue to stop him? But it was just breakfast, and I've already said what I needed to say. It's not worth continuing to argue with Jiang Chengran over this.

It's just breakfast.

Qi Lin stood still and took a step forward.

"Whoosh!" Just as Jiang Chengran threw it out, someone intercepted the bag halfway, fully demonstrating the steady, ruthless, and accurate movements he usually made.

Jiang Chengran was so angry she almost laughed: "Zhou, if you care so much about this breakfast, why don't you just tell the delivery person to put it on your table?"

"Why go through all this trouble to answer these calls every day?"

Zhou Yanyao, who arrived just in time to appear in the classroom and intercept breakfast, had a dark expression on his handsome face, as if his sore spot had been touched.

It would be easier to handle if this matter could be discussed directly.

However, this was a gift that Wanwan gave to the man surnamed Jiang voluntarily. This kind of initiative is completely out of character for her. It can be said that it must have taken a lot of courage for the girl to do such a thing.

Zhou Yanyao was a little hesitant to ask Ning Wanwan herself if she really liked Jiang Chengran, fearing he would get an answer he didn't want to hear.

"Since you don't want it, then it doesn't belong to you."

"So I accepted. Is there a problem?"

Zhou Yanyao didn't dare to ask Ning Wanwan, but in front of Jiang Chengran, Zhou Yanyao was self-righteous and even secretly wanted to beat the other party up.

What you cannot have, others will discard like worn-out shoes.

This guy doesn't know how to respect or cherish Wanwan's feelings at all!

Zhou Yanyao has been incredibly angry these past few days and has nowhere to vent his frustration.

Jiang Chengran: "...You want to fight me?"

The problem is absolutely huge!

"I'm ready to fight." Zhou Yanyao's gaze turned cold, and his expression, which was usually bright and sunny, was now like a storm.

No one dared to speak; they silently watched the conflict unfold.

Although Jiang Chengran wasn't familiar with Zhou Yanyao, they were in the same class, so she knew what he was like.

Compared to his notoriously bad temper, Zhou Yanyao is practically synonymous with good temper and easygoing nature among men, and he can quickly become friends with anyone.

But now, Jiang Chengran scoffed inwardly, "What's the difference between this guy and me?"

If Zhou Yanyao's jealousy and anger weren't so obvious, Jiang Chengran would have suspected that this guy was working with the person who delivered breakfast to trick him and set him up!

Thinking about this, Jiang Chengran calmed down a bit.

He enjoys fighting, but fighting over such sentimental, lovey-dovey reasons is really pointless.

"Zhou Yanyao, are you really going to go against me over something like this?" Jiang Chengran asked curiously.

Realizing Zhou Yanyao's mindset, Jiang Chengran even found it quite amusing; she didn't want this kind of thing at all.

He already has someone he cares about, and he's almost found someone; no one else even registers in his sights.

Zhou Yanyao's expression turned unusually sharp: "Jiang Chengran, you probably can't understand what I care about, or why I've gone to such lengths."

"But it's enough for me to know."

If it were anyone else, Zhou Yanyao could have stood by and watched indifferently, but he couldn't bear to see Ning Wanwan's gift being ruined by someone else, nor could he imagine how heartbroken she would be if she found out.

Moreover, even if it's just for my own selfish desires, fueled by a hidden sense of jealousy and envy—

He can't do it either.

He wanted to snatch it.

Jiang Chengran: "Tsk."

Having come this far, Jiang Chengran felt he had been forgiving enough this time.

He sneered, casually rolling up his sleeves to reveal his muscular forearms: "Fine, then..."

Are they really going to fight? Everyone in the classroom held their breath, watching the two boys, who were on the verge of battle, with a mixture of tension and excitement.

"Wait a minute." Qi Lin suddenly interrupted the almost frozen atmosphere.

The sudden sound made both Jiang Chengran and Zhou Yanyao look at him.

Qi Lin remained calm and composed, showing no fear whatsoever: "Class is about to start, and the homeroom teacher is coming."

"You don't want to be publicly criticized by the whole school and have to go up on stage to give a self-criticism, do you?"

Jiang Chengran: "...Ha, I'm afraid of the homeroom teacher?"

Zhou Yanyao: "Old Qi, stop talking! I'm going to beat this guy up today... Ugh!"

Qi Lin, expressionless, grabbed Zhou Yanyao by the neck and dragged him to his seat.

The school bell rang, and everyone finally started moving slowly, returning to their seats and exchanging glances.

A war sparked by a breakfast!

Who was this amazing person who delivered breakfast? They almost got Jiang Chengran and Zhou Yanyao into a fight with just a few words!

Qi Lin didn't care about the glances he received, whether overt or covert. He knew without even thinking what those people were gossiping about behind his back.

He released Zhou Yanyao and said in a calm voice, "Yaozi, you were too impulsive this time."

Zhou Yanyao seemed lost in thought, casually smoothing his short hair, his eyes slightly darkening. This time, he didn't shout loudly again.

"I was a bit impulsive," he admitted quite frankly.

Qi Lin knew he would have more to say, so he waited quietly.

Zhou Yanyao twitched the corner of his mouth: "Although it was a bit impulsive, it's the Jiang family... but I don't really regret it. There's nothing wrong with doing what you want to do."

"If you keep holding it in, you'll suffocate."

As Zhou Yanyao spoke, his tone gradually relaxed. He hooked his arm around Qi Lin's shoulder and said in a friendly tone, "Old Qi, you're just too rational. Sometimes that can be exhausting."

"However, thanks for asking him for breakfast for me this morning. You're truly my good brother; you even thought of that in advance."

Qi Lin: "..."

Qi Lin: "...Hmm."

Zhou Yanyao's attention shifted to another matter. He sighed, somewhat troubled: "Does Wanwan actually know Jiang Chengran's attitude?"

Zhou Yanyao wanted Ning Wanwan to know so that he could completely cut off his feelings for Jiang Chengran, but he was also worried that she would be very sad if she found out.

Any girl would feel terrible if she were rejected and ostracized so ruthlessly by someone she liked, and even had the gifts they gave her thrown in the trash.

Qi Lin: "I know you don't like Jiang Chengran, and you don't want... that 'love at first sight' to get hurt."

"But you have no right to do anything more in this matter. It's best to let her know Jiang Chengran's attitude herself, so she can give up the idea. Jiang..."

At this point, Qi Lin paused slightly before finishing his sentence, "Jiang Chengran's personality is too impulsive; it's not suitable for her."

Her personality—which makes her angry easily but is also timid and fearful—is better suited to being with someone who is calm, rational, and composed.

Zhou Yanyao nodded vigorously upon hearing Qi Lin's words, flashing a big, refreshing smile: "That's right! The Jiang woman's attitude is too bad and doesn't suit her!"

"And he doesn't even cherish food!"

"As expected, someone with a good personality, who knows how to talk, can make her happy, can bring her breakfast, and always finishes his food is the right person for her!"

Qi Lin: "..." Remain silent.

Qi Lin: "..." Eating two breakfasts at once, what kind of advantage is that?

Qi Lin's gaze fell on Zhou Yanyao. He didn't answer, but instead suddenly asked, "Are you out of food? The food in your hand is getting cold."

"It's perfectly normal not to be able to eat two breakfasts at once, so don't force yourself."

Just as Zhou Yanyao decided to talk to Ning Wanwan, Qi Lin reminded him that the breakfast in the bag in his hand was gradually losing its warmth.

"No! I can eat! How could I not eat? As long as it's delivered late at night, I can eat it all, even if it's cold."

Zhou Yanyao tore open the bag without hesitation and stuffed it into his mouth, his eyes welling up with tears as he looked at the bag and the sticky note on it.

Waaah, the knot on the bag looks so familiar, and the little smiley face drawn on the sticky note looks so familiar too.

It was all Wanwan's initiative that made the effort. I'm so jealous and envious...

Wanwan is completely unaware of the true nature of that extremely despicable and unappreciative person surnamed Jiang.

We absolutely cannot let Wanwan misplace her feelings for that guy surnamed Jiang again!

Zhou Yanyao thought through gritted teeth.

Qi Lin withdrew his gaze, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.

She insisted on eating both breakfasts by herself without even asking herself. Isn't Yoko being a little selfish?

Although I had already eaten breakfast this morning.

...

Ning Wanwan had been thinking about Jiang Chengran's matter recently, and she didn't expect Zhou Yanyao to suddenly come to find her.

"Zhou Yanyao... is there something you need?" Ning Wanwan looked at the tall, short-haired man in front of her with some confusion.

Because of her trust in Zhou Yanyao's character, Ning Wanwan was not as nervous or afraid in front of him as Mu Xijue was.

Zhou Yanyao scratched his head, looking troubled and seemingly conflicted.

"Wanwan, have you been bringing breakfast to Jiang Chengran in our class lately?" he asked first.

Ning Wanwan was immediately startled. She shouldn't have been exposed to Zhou Yanyao. She had deliberately avoided him and the male lead Qi Lin every time she delivered breakfast.

So how did Zhou Yanyao discover it?

"I...I don't know what you're talking about..." Ning Wanwan didn't want others to know, so she subconsciously pretended to be stupid.

Zhou Yanyao sighed: "Wanwan, don't hide it from me anymore, I've found out. That breakfast must have been delivered by you."

Zhou Yanyao's tone was so certain that Ning Wanwan couldn't deny it even if she wanted to pretend to be stupid.

She pursed her lips, thinking that what she had done wasn't anything particularly shameful, and finally admitted it in a low voice.

"It was a gift from me..."

Although he already knew the answer, receiving a definite answer from the girl still made Zhou Yanyao feel a pang of distress.

"So, Wanwan, do you know that Jiang Chengran throws away your breakfast every day?" Zhou Yanyao stared at the girl, trying to take in every change in her expression.

They probably didn't know, otherwise Wanwan wouldn't have insisted so much...

Upon hearing Zhou Yanyao's question, Ning Wanwan paused, unsure of what expression to make: "..."

Of course she knew that Lin Ruowei would come to her every day to tell her that the method of sending breakfast was not working and urge her to come up with another idea.

Zhou Yanyao felt a chill in her heart. She knew it. Her expression showed no surprise, but she hesitated and remained silent, as if there was an unspeakable struggle and forbearance in her heart.

But even after being treated that way and having her feelings trampled on, Wanwan still refused to give up.

Are you really that concerned about Jiang Chengran?

Zhou Yanyao stared intently at the girl, a burning emotion rising within him, until he finally couldn't help but speak.

Do you like Jiang Chengran?