Chapter 45
Lin Yuan barely moved all day. Except for returning to the dormitory together during lunch break, she didn't even go to the toilet and spent almost the entire day sitting in the classroom.
Xu Feifei was the first to get restless; if she continued to sit like that, she'd get hemorrhoids.
"Lin Yuan," Xu Feifei called out with a smile.
"Okay." Lin Yuan wrote a few words, then got up and followed.
Xu Feifei now takes Lin Yuan to the restroom every two classes.
The reason she goes to the toilet so frequently is entirely because she drinks water too often. She has to pee every two classes, and she especially likes to take someone with her when she goes to the toilet so they can chat and gossip on the way.
Spending too much time in the classroom can get stuffy. Going to the restroom allows you to get some fresh air, which can relieve eye strain and improve your mood. It's truly a win-win situation!
Xu Feifei noticed that every time Lin Yuan accompanied her to the restroom, she would never go in. Instead, she would stand in the hallway next to the restroom, enjoying the breeze while waiting for her.
Every time she asked, "Aren't you in a hurry?" Lin Yuan would say, "No, go ahead, I'll wait for you."
No matter how hard she tried, Lin Yuan wouldn't go in. Xu Feifei assumed Lin Yuan might be a germaphobe and didn't want to use the public restroom. But she thought the restrooms here were quite clean, spacious, and always equipped with toilet paper, which was never out of stock. There were even mosquito coils burning under the sinks, giving off a faint sandalwood scent as soon as you entered.
There was a large, glowing mirror above the sink. Xu Feifei was very satisfied with the mirror, and would admire her own beauty every time she saw it.
This time, Xu Feifei had just come out of the restroom when a classmate said to her, "Lin Yuan was called away by the homeroom teacher. She said you should go back to class first and don't wait for her."
"Okay, thank you!" Xu Feifei thanked the classmate.
When Xu Feifei returned to her classroom, she deliberately slowed her pace and peeked through the window as she passed the office. She saw Lin Yuan listening to the homeroom teacher with her eyes down, occasionally nodding.
Lin Yuan seemed to sense something and looked up out the window. Their eyes met.
A gentle breeze was blowing, and her hair swayed softly in the wind. Xu Feifei's nose was filled with the faint scent of roses from the flowerbed next to her.
Xu Feifei tucked her wind-blown hair behind her ear, smiled at Lin Yuan, and gestured with two fingers that she was leaving first.
Lin Yuan nodded upon seeing this.
After receiving a response, Xu Feifei waved and walked away first.
As she approached the classroom door, she saw Zeng Hao leaning against the railing in the corridor, admiring the view. Xu Feifei was just wondering how to find him, and this was the perfect opportunity that had come knocking on her door.
She walked up to him and stood beside him. "It's rare to see you alone! Are you admiring the scenery?"
"I guess so, I just wanted to get some fresh air."
"By the way, can you tell me about that agreement you mentioned before?"
"Oh, that?" Zeng Hao's mood immediately dropped, and his tone sounded dejected.
Xu Feifei felt a little sad upon hearing this and quickly comforted her, "Don't be sad, there will be other opportunities next time! Take it easy."
"It's nothing, actually the secret is..."
Before he could finish speaking, someone suddenly shouted, "What are you two doing standing in the hallway, a man and a woman? What kind of behavior is this? Separate yourselves right now!"
Xu Feifei was startled by the loud voice. She turned around and saw a short, chubby middle-aged man walking angrily over, glaring at her and Zeng Hao.
Zeng Hao looked at the director and smiled, "Director, we're discussing our studies!"
The director ignored him and instead turned his gaze to Xu Feifei, scrutinizing her carefully.
Xu Feifei was startled by this sudden turn of events and didn't react for a moment, standing frozen in place.
After a while, the director smiled kindly and sheepishly, "Oh, it's about studying! Good job, Feifei! How are you feeling at school? Have you been doing well these past few months?"
He had a beaming smile, with a hint of flattery on his face.
Zeng Hao turned his head and chuckled, but he wasn't surprised.
The director's 180-degree turn caught Xu Feifei completely off guard. She stammered, "I...I feel pretty good, I'm doing...well."
The director beamed and said, "That's good! If you encounter any difficulties, be sure to come to me! I'll do my best to help you. Trust me!"
Xu Feifei forced a stiff smile and awkwardly said, "Hehe, okay."
The director wanted to continue speaking, but just then the bell rang for class.
Xu Feifei quickly said, "Director, the bell has rung for class, we need to go back to study now!"
"Good, good at studying! Go on, go on!"
Xu Feifei quickly called Zeng Hao to leave together, whispering, "Wow, this director is terrifying!"
Still not entirely reassured, she glanced back at him, only to find the director smiling and waving at her. Startled, she quickly turned back, rubbing the goosebumps on her hands.
“That’s normal. That’s just how Director Ma is. He’s very controlling and he treats people differently based on their status,” Zeng Hao said disdainfully.
"So he's Director Ma!" Xu Feifei had seen him before, but because she was a bit face-blind and hadn't made a conscious effort to remember him, she couldn't recall who he was when she first saw him.
After Xu Feifei returned to her seat, Lin Yuan also returned to the classroom. Only then did she realize that Zeng Hao hadn't told her that secret yet!
This is like being interrupted just as the gossip is getting to the important part. This situation is incredibly agonizing for Xu Feifei! It's so suspenseful!
She desperately wanted to go up to Zeng Hao and interrogate him about the secret! She wanted him to tell her immediately! Right now!
"Feifei, I just saw Director Feng chatting with you guys, what's going on?" Lin Yuan asked from the side.
"Director Feng?"
"Yes, I ran into it when I came back from the office."
"Director Feng? I heard Zeng Hao say Director Ma."
Lu Ren turned around and explained, "Because he likes to flatter! He's good at fawning and flattering. When he encounters leaders or students from families ranked in the top fifty, his flattery skills kick in! That's why we call him Director Ma in private."
"So that's how it is!" Xu Feifei suddenly realized.
"Zeng Hao and I were just chatting in the hallway for a bit, only exchanging three sentences, when he came over and shouted at us loudly. It startled me. I thought I had done something heinous or illegal. It was terrifying!"
“That’s normal. He even said before that men and women should keep a one-meter distance between each other and not cross that line. If they do, they have to write a self-criticism. He’s like he’s sick,” Lu Ren said indignantly.
Xu Feifei's eyes widened in surprise, and she said in disbelief, "No way! This is outrageous! Has no one reported this to the school?"
"He has...you know what I mean. He's the only one in the whole school who makes arrests; the other teachers don't."
"Ugh... speechless."
"Yeah, right!" Lu Ren slammed his fist on the table angrily.
Xu Feifei hadn't expected that not only would the school in this world forbid dating, but students would also be required to maintain a distance of about one meter between each other. This was completely different from the Mary Sue schools she'd read before! Was this novel particularly unique?
"Feifei, what were you and Zeng Hao talking about at the time?" Lin Yuan asked, seizing the key point.
"ah!"
"Oh! It's about the filming I asked you about this morning. I happened to run into him on my way back, so I politely declined."
After listening, Lin Yuan nodded and didn't ask any further questions.
Seeing that Lin Yuan didn't ask any more questions and her expression remained normal, Xu Feifei felt relieved. She glanced at the podium and secretly looked at Zeng Hao, seeing him talking to Li Li. Her mind kept racing, wondering, what exactly is Nangong Ye's secret?
This is the last class; school will be over soon. Zeng Hao is a day student, while she is a boarding student. If they miss this class, they'll have to wait until tomorrow.
Xu Feifei thought to herself, "Will this gossip wait until tomorrow? This is just keeping us in suspense! It's all that Director Ma's fault for suddenly appearing; couldn't he have come out a little later? Seriously, he's really keeping us in suspense! Keeping us in suspense!"
This scene is just like the relationship between the male and female protagonists. You listen to me, I don't listen. Listen to me, I don't listen... Neither of them can open their mouths, and they just keep repeating the same few sentences.
Wait, I seem to have gone off-topic. She's willing to listen, so this doesn't fit the scenario! It should be like this: every time the male and female leads are about to say something important, someone always comes to interrupt! The two will inevitably misunderstand each other and leave, leading to a love-hate relationship.
She just wanted to hear some gossip! It wasn't a confession, nor was it about someone having an incurable disease or flying into space! No, she...
"Feifei, Feifei..."
Lin Yuan's voice gradually became clearer, instantly pulling Xu Feifei back to reality. She stared at her blankly and asked, "What's wrong?"
"What's wrong? You've been spacing out the whole class?"
"It's nothing, I was just thinking... uh..." Xu Feifei was momentarily speechless, unsure how to answer the question.
Lin Yuan frowned slightly, "Pay attention in class, don't daydream."
Seeing the steps, Xu Feifei quickly went down them, nodded, and said, "Okay, I won't daydream, I'll listen attentively!"
Perhaps it was because of Lin Yuan's reminder, but surprisingly, I didn't space out anymore and listened attentively to the teacher's lecture.
As soon as the bell rang, the whole building erupted in noise, and the entire classroom began to stir. Some boys rushed out with basketballs in hand, followed by those scrambling for food, while others calmly packed their things and slowly walked out of the classroom.
Xu Feifei was used to the food-grabbing behavior; she used to be one of those people in the real world! Now, at this prestigious school, she thought that everything they thought was bad was far better than the food in the cafeteria at her previous high school.
After five or six minutes, the school building gradually quieted down. Suddenly, the area outside became lively, with people walking in groups, playing and joking around.
After slowly tidying up her notes, Xu Feifei looked out the window in the corridor, but Lin Yuan still hadn't returned. As soon as school was over, the teacher called Lin Yuan over again, seemingly to talk about some kind of competition.
"Feifei, are you waiting for Lin Yuan?" Zeng Hao walked into the classroom and saw her sitting alone.
"Zeng Hao!" Xu Feifei's heart instantly raced with excitement upon seeing him. Her eyes sparkled as she excitedly walked towards him, as if she had seen some rare and precious person!
Zeng Hao was startled by the situation and quickly took a few steps back, asking, "What's going on?"
"You should have told me the secret you mentioned this morning!" Xu Feifei pressed closer, glancing around as if afraid he might escape or something else might happen.
"Stop, stop, stop! I'll talk, I'll talk!" Zeng Hao stretched out his palm to maintain a safe distance between the two rooms.
Xu Feifei looked at him with great interest and anticipation.
Zeng Hao glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then lowered his voice and said, "I'll tell you a secret, Nangong Ye likes Lin Yuan!"
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