Just then, Su Zhimeng, who was sitting to the side, was staring intently at Bai Ye.
Bai Ye kept spacing out. It was a very simple question, but he spent a long time on it, and he seemed completely distracted.
A sense of worry welled up in Su Zhimeng's heart, for Bai Ye's cheeks were flushed with an unusual blush. Was he ill?
This thought involuntarily flashed through Su Zhimeng's mind.
However, she was completely unaware that it was precisely the question she had asked earlier that made Bai Ye unable to concentrate.
Su Zhimeng subconsciously stretched out her fair, slender hand and gently placed the back of her hand on Bai Ye's forehead.
This sudden action stunned Bai Ye, who was momentarily at a loss for how to react.
However, he didn't flinch, but asked blankly, "Senior, what's wrong?"
Su Zhimeng's delicate and beautiful face furrowed slightly as she asked with concern and worry, "Junior, are you feeling unwell?"
Bai Ye quickly patted her chest to prove she was alright, and loudly replied, "No, senior, I'm perfectly healthy, as strong as an ox, how could I possibly be sick!"
Despite this, Su Zhimeng was still not entirely at ease and continued to ask, "But junior, I noticed you spaced out several times while you were doing the problems, and your face was so red, are you really not running a fever?"
Bai Ye scratched her head awkwardly, feeling rather embarrassed: "Senior... I'm really fine. A few thoughts just flashed through my mind, and I just drifted off into a daze."
As he spoke, he lowered his head slightly, as if trying to hide his inner turmoil.
Su Zhimeng stared intently into Bai Ye's eyes with a serious expression, her gaze revealing concern and sincerity:
"What are you thinking about? If you encounter any problems that are difficult to solve, be sure to tell me immediately. Although I may not be able to completely help you, I will definitely do my best in anything I can."
Her gaze was firm and unwavering, as if the promise were as immovable as a rock.
Looking at the beautiful and kind senior in front of him, Bai Ye felt a warm current welling up in his heart.
He was deeply moved by the genuine care in his senior's eyes.
As expected, the angelic senior is always so gentle, considerate, and understanding!
He thought to himself, "As expected of an angel senior, such a wonderful person is impossible not to like."
However, Bai Ye knew very well that she absolutely could not tell her senior the real reason.
Should I be honest and say that it was because of what my senior said that I fell into deep thought and became troubled?
That won't do. With your delicate skin, senior, you might instantly blush and become flustered.
Oh dear, how could I have done something so rash!
Although the image of her senior blushing and looking shy and cute involuntarily popped into her mind, Bai Ye quickly shook her head to banish the thought.
So he looked up, forced a smile, and said in a relaxed manner, "Senior, you can rest assured, it's really just a trivial matter, there's no need to worry about it."
Su Zhimeng nodded slightly, her gentle gaze falling on Bai Ye, like a loving mother watching over her child.
Then, she said in a gentle and caring tone, "If you encounter any difficulties, please tell me! If it's just some trivial matter, don't worry about it. The most important thing right now is to focus on your studies."
Hearing this, Bai Ye couldn't help but inwardly groan. Why did this senior always treat him like a child?
This feeling is exactly like my own mother's.
So, he waved his hand helplessly and casually replied, "Okay, okay, I know, Mom Su!"
However, as soon as he said those words, Bai Ye immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing.
Su Zhimeng's originally beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of displeasure, and her pretty face instantly showed a hint of anger and resentment.
She asked with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Junior, do you think I'm as nagging as my mother?"
At that moment, Bai Ye felt a cold sweat pour down his body.
Oh my god, I'm doomed! I accidentally blurted out my innermost thoughts!
But at the same time, he couldn't help but marvel inwardly—Su Zhimeng, who was angry and also had a resentful feeling, was so rare and so adorable!
She is so rare, she's practically an existence beyond SSR level!
Bai Ye quickly explained, "Oh, no, I absolutely didn't think you were nagging, senior. It was just a slip of the tongue. Actually, I originally meant to call you 'Senior Su'."
Although his words sounded so weak and powerless coming from his mouth, Bai Ye still forced himself to continue.
Even he himself knew very well that such an explanation was completely untenable.
Upon hearing Bai Ye's explanation, Su Zhimeng's pretty face instantly became somewhat troubled. She frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in her eyes, and asked softly, "Is that really true?"
Looking at the kind and innocent girl in front of him, who was as pure as an angel, and who had so easily believed his clumsy lie, Bai Ye felt a strong sense of self-reproach and guilt welling up in his heart.
He felt as if his conscience was being severely condemned, as if it were being gnawed at by a million ants.
However, despite being filled with unease and regret, Bai Ye outwardly maintained a composed and flawless demeanor.
He nodded vigorously and said with certainty, "Of course! Senior sister has always been so good to me, taking care of me in every possible way. How could I possibly lie to you!"
After those words came out, Bai Ye suddenly realized that, without knowing when, he seemed to have drifted further and further away from the path of the innocent boy.
The once innocent and sincere boy has now learned to use sweet words to coax girls into being happy, just like those scumbags.
Thinking of this, Bai Ye couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself, marveling at his own changes.
Fortunately, the brief moment of confusion on Su Zhimeng's face quickly passed, replaced by the extremely gentle smile that Bai Ye was familiar with.
That smile was like the warm sunshine of spring, bright and gentle; or like the soft breeze of summer night, cool and pleasant.
No matter how many times he watched it, Bai Ye always felt that his senior's smile had a magical power that could easily dispel all the gloom and worries in his heart, making him feel extremely comfortable and at ease.
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