Zhuo Zhiyuan, who had always been a chubby boy from birth to junior high school, naturally lost weight.
I lost weight from exhaustion.
Zhuo He and Lin Chuyu's excellent physical genes are fully reflected in the now-slimmer Zhuo Zhiyuan.
After Zhuo He's grades improved, he dismissed all of Zhuo Zhiyuan's tutors and only kept the two extracurricular classes that Zhuo Zhiyuan was interested in.
Thus, Zhuo Zhiyuan, who suddenly had free time, reached the pinnacle of his life and truly lived a blissful, flattering life.
In the second year of junior high school, rumors about Zhuo Zhiyuan and Li Yanyan, the school beauty in the same grade, spread like wildfire.
Li Yanyan is fair-skinned and beautiful, like a delicate porcelain doll. Unlike Zhuo Zhiyuan, who only became the school's most handsome boy after losing weight, Li Yanyan has been the undisputed school beauty since she entered the school.
Li Yanyan's grades were above average. Zhuo Zhiyuan's connection with her came at the National Day celebration party organized by the school.
The two worked together as a male and female host for a period of time. From the beginning of their collaboration, rumors about him and Li Yanyan spread throughout the school.
At first, Zhuo Zhiyuan didn't take it seriously, but after being teased so many times, he became a little awkward when he saw Li Yanyan again.
Unfortunately, he wasn't the only one who felt awkward; Li Yanyan felt the same way. When the crowd teased and joked with her, Li Yanyan blushed and quietly denied it.
This little expression, which only made things worse, made the rumor even more exaggerated.
So much so that, amidst the increasingly exaggerated rumors, Zhuo Zhiyuan actually felt somewhat awkward when rehearsing with Li Yanyan.
"Holy crap—could I have fallen for her?"
Zhuo Zhiyuan suddenly woke up and fixed his gaze on Li Yanyan, who was rehearsing her movements to the side.
Her black hair was simply tied into a ponytail, which swayed gently as she walked.
Her skin was as white as the finest jade, her eyebrows and eyes were curved, and her nose was high and straight, like a real porcelain doll.
Well, she's alright looking.
In a daze, he forgot to look away and his eyes met Li Yanyan's gaze.
Zhuo Zhiyuan quickly looked away, his ears turning slightly red.
He felt a little embarrassed as it was the first time he had ever stared at a girl for so long.
After this observation, Zhuo Zhiyuan was less resistant to hearing rumors about him and Li Yanyan.
During breaks from rehearsals, Zhuo Zhiyuan would patiently chat with Li Yanyan for a few minutes.
After getting to know each other's situations, Zhuo Zhiyuan hadn't done anything yet, but Li Yanyan suddenly became enthusiastic towards him.
She showered him with concern and care every day, even intentionally trying to please Zhuo Zhiyuan.
Why?
Although he had feelings for Li Yanyan, Zhuo Zhiyuan did not believe he had such great charm that he could make the originally aloof and polite Li Yanyan fawn over him.
Zhuo Zhiyuan, with a head full of questions, partnered with Li Yanyan to perfectly host this year's National Day Gala.
After the National Day Gala ended, Zhuo Zhiyuan and Li Yanyan were in different classes, so it wasn't as convenient for them to meet again as it was during rehearsals.
Just when Zhuo Zhiyuan thought the relationship would end without a trace, Li Yanyan came to his class to find him.
They bring breakfast, snacks, and sometimes even small gifts.
This series of bizarre actions truly confused the clueless Zhuo Zhiyuan.
Are girls these days so bold in pursuing boys?
What exactly do you want?
Zhuo Zhiyuan stared at the snacks Li Yanyan had given him, and asked in bewilderment.
"That's right, that's right—"
Li Yanyan, who was always very outgoing, suddenly started to act coy and hesitant.
Zhuo Zhiyuan was even more confused.
"What is it? —"
Zhuo Zhiyuan patiently asked again.
"Can we walk home together after school from now on?"
Zhuo Zhiyuan was completely baffled after hearing this request.
He knew where Li Yanyan lived, and Li Yanyan knew where he lived.
Is it really necessary for us, going in completely opposite directions, to go home together?
That's what Zhuo Zhiyuan thought, and that's what he asked.
"Hey—don't ask so many questions, just tell me if we can go home together, I'll take you!"
Finally, Zhuo Zhiyuan, who was still in a daze, agreed. He couldn't understand why Li Yanyan insisted on going home together after school.
"Wow—this is my first time visiting Jingming Garden—it truly lives up to its reputation as one of the most upscale residential communities in Xingcheng City."
Li Yanyan comes from a well-off family, but when she arrived at Jingming Garden, she still couldn't hide the amazement in her eyes.
"I heard that Ji Siyuan from No. 1 Middle School lives in the same neighborhood as you, is that true?"
Upon hearing Ji Siyuan's name, Zhuo Zhiyuan reflexively frowned.
"Yes."
"Zhuo Zhiyuan, we're all good friends, right?"
Li Yanyan suddenly asked.
Zhuo Zhiyuan's brows furrowed even more.
Why are you suddenly asking this?
"Just tell me, isn't that right?"
"yes."
"I have a favor to ask, and as a good friend, you'll surely help me!"
Zhuo Zhiyuan's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at Li Yanyan with a wary gaze.
Li Yanyan chuckled: "Relax, this is a trivial matter for you, nothing to mention."
Hearing her say that, Zhuo Zhiyuan lowered his guard.
"Okay, I agree."
Li Yanyan's smile visibly brightened.
She rummaged through her bag and pulled out an envelope.
The hand-drawn pink heart on the envelope was particularly eye-catching.
Zhuo Zhiyuan's breath caught in his throat.
He thought to himself: Li Yanyan is usually a pretty nice person. If she really likes me as the rumors at school say, well—he should think carefully about whether or not to say yes!
Just as she realized what was going on, Li Yanyan blushed and said, "Could you please give this to Ji Siyuan for me? I heard that you two were elementary school classmates and had a pretty good relationship."
Zhuo Zhiyuan suddenly realized that all the sudden enthusiasm and going home together were just excuses, right?
His self-deluded heart shattered into eight pieces in an instant.
"Excuse me, could you move aside?"
A clear, gentle voice suddenly rang out. Li Yanyan turned around and blushed instantly. She immediately took back the envelope she had just handed to Zhuo Zhiyuan and hid it behind her back.
Zhuo Zhiyuan looked up at the person who had come, and his face turned completely dark.
"It's for you."
After uttering those three words, Zhuo Zhiyuan turned and left with a dark expression.
What bad luck!
"What are you doing?"
Ji Siyuan turned his gaze to Li Yanyan and asked in a cold voice.
Li Yanyan stood there with her face flushed, completely lacking her usual confidence, and even stammered, "Ji-Ji classmate, this-is for you."
He presented the envelope, which was slightly deformed from being gripped too tightly, with both hands.
Ji Siyuan remained expressionless: "I don't want to."
He left after uttering those three words without looking back.
Li Yanyan was left standing there alone.
Hiding in the bushes, Zhuo Zhiyuan, after reading this part, was displeased and jumped out to stop Ji Siyuan: "Isn't that too ruthless?"
"What, you like her?"
Ji Siyuan countered with a question.
Zhuo Zhiyuan seemed to have his thoughts read out and hurriedly denied it: "How could that be? We're just ordinary classmates. Is it wrong to help someone in need?"
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