Everyone around heard her words, and the news spread like wildfire until the entire lecture hall was buzzing with discussion.
Lin Zhenzhen didn't care at all, treating the group of people's chatter as nonsense.
[You can go back by yourself later.]
Lin Zhenzhen slowly typed these words on her phone and then clicked send.
She crossed her legs, her red Mary Jane shoes swaying gently in the air, casting interplay of red and gold light and shadow in the sunlight.
With each movement of the girl's slender, white legs, the hem of her skirt swayed slightly, and several boys sitting together couldn't help but stare at the hem of her skirt.
As if she had eyes in the back of her head, Lin Zhenzhen suddenly turned around and threatened sharply, "If you look again, I'll gouge your eyes out!"
Boy: ...It's a pity this person has a mouth.
The afternoon classes ended quickly, and the bell rang. Lin Zhenzhen looked up, stood up, and stretched comfortably.
The teacher on the podium looked at her like this and sighed deeply.
Lin Zhenzhen didn't care about him at all. She skipped over to Lan Jiaocai's seat and stood there waiting for her.
The area north of the pond was empty; the person had long since disappeared.
The two followed the crowd to the empty playground. Lan Jiaocai, carrying a worn-out canvas bag, asked, "There's no one else here now, Lin, just say what you want to say."
Lin Zhenzhen carefully considered her words before speaking: "I wanted to ask, how are you getting along with Tan Bei?"
"Tanbei?"
Lan Jiaocai was somewhat surprised that Ning Zhen suddenly mentioned this name. In her memory, Ning Zhen always walked around with her nose in the air at school, and apart from Bai Qingfeng, she had never heard of her caring about anyone else.
She thought about it carefully for a while and then gave her answer.
"I'm not very familiar with him. We just get along like ordinary classmates. There's nothing special about it."
Seeing Ning Zhen's face darken, she pressed, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing went according to the script."
"What did you say?"
Lin Zhenzhen turned her eyes to look at Lan Jiaocai. The sunset glow on her face seemed to coat her with a golden halo, making her eyes sparkle and her beauty beyond compare.
Lan Jiaocai subconsciously held her breath, but her consciousness was drawn into those amber eyes.
Everything in the world seemed to have disappeared, leaving only Lin Zhenzhen's voice echoing in my ears.
"Didn't you make an agreement? An agreement about continuing your studies at North Fino University?"
“Beifino…” Lan Jiaocai’s eyes were unfocused as she murmured, “Yes, that’s true.”
A gentle breeze blew by, and Lan Jiaocai seemed to wake from a dream. She clapped her hands and exclaimed, "How could I have forgotten about this?"
Seeing that her hints had worked, Lin Zhenzhen smiled with satisfaction.
Unexpectedly, the next second, Lan Jiaocai grabbed her hand, her expression excited.
"That's right! Tanbei is indeed the strongest competitor I will encounter on my way to securing an exchange student spot at North Fino University."
"Thanks for reminding me, hey Ning, you look terrible, are you feeling unwell?"
"I feel a little dizzy." Lin Zhenzhen held her temples; she was not only dizzy but also short of breath.
What happened to the promise that the male and female leads would grow together and achieve success together?
Seeing that Lin Zhenzhen was about to faint, she quickly said, "How about I take you to the infirmary to rest for a while?"
"It's nothing, I'll be fine after resting for a while." Lin Zhenzhen endured her discomfort and walked outside with Lan Jiaocai.
“How could you be alright? You’re sweating profusely. Here, get on my back, I’ll carry you.”
During their struggle, the two unknowingly arrived at a secluded alley, where a group of shady-looking thugs walked towards them.
"Hey, isn't this the famous school beauty of Sacred Heart? Where are you headed, pretty girl? Why don't you hang out with us for a bit?"
With a lewd smile, the blond-haired leader reached out to grab Lan Jiaocai. His fingers were stained with brownish-yellow tobacco stains over the years, mixed with unknown black grime.
Just one glance was enough to make Lin Zhenzhen feel nauseous.
"Ugh." She couldn't help but make a sound, covering her mouth and nose with her hand, her beautiful eyebrows furrowing into a knot, looking extremely disgusted.
Enraged, the blond-haired man stepped forward and demanded, "What do you mean?"
Lin Zhenzhen looked up, her face pale and bloodless, as if she had been terrified.
"I'm just feeling a little unwell."
"Not feeling well?" The men looked her up and down, revealing a lewd smile. "Then come with us, we'll treat you."
Lin Zhenzhen didn't speak. She glanced at the hand on her shoulder, then looked up at him and gave him a sweet smile.
That smile completely captivated the other person.
All I heard her say was, "We want to go with you too, but some people won't agree."
"Who, who dares to disagree?"
The blond-haired man looked menacing, and everyone followed Lin Zhenzhen's gaze to the alley entrance, only to see the silhouette of a tall, slender boy.
He had his backpack slung across his shoulder, his hands in his pockets, and was backlit, so his face and expression were obscured.
"Who the hell is standing there pretending to be something they're not? Mind your own business and get the hell out of here if you know what's good for you!"
The blond-haired man threatened menacingly, and his henchmen behind him rubbed their hands together and stepped forward, eager to fight.
Lan Jiaocai's eyes widened, filled with fear and pleading, while Lin Zhenzhen beside her seemed calm, showing no emotion when she looked at Tan Bei.
If I had to put it into words, it might be considered a bit of mockery, as if she were an outsider watching a play.
That's interesting.
Tan Bei smiled slightly and replied, "Sorry to bother you, I was just passing by and will be leaving soon."
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