Chapter 40

Tao Luanxi's physical education elective teacher took a temporary leave due to a car accident. The school could not spare a basketball teacher, so after discussing with several teachers, they decided to move Tao Luanxi's class to be taught together with other classes' basketball classes. Due to equipment and time constraints, one-third of the students in a class had to be moved to badminton or volleyball classes. Although physical education grades were dispensable, after all, this class had been in place for more than a semester, and the temporary transfer would definitely affect the final grades. If they were to switch to badminton or volleyball, it would be like starting from scratch.

The teacher who came to inform the students was quite kind. He shrugged his shoulders in response to the students' complaints: "This can't be helped. Please understand. You can decide where to go. No matter where you go, the teacher will not make it difficult for you."

Despite what was said, everyone was still reluctant. The teacher raised his hand and asked if anyone was willing to join the badminton class. Tao Luanxi glanced at Qiu Yi, who was practicing swinging the racket out of boredom on the other side of the safety net.

"teacher."

A clear voice rang out from the crowd. The teachers and students looked over in the direction of the voice. At the end of the team, Tao Luanxi raised his hand calmly and said, "I'm going to the badminton class."

"Very good." The teacher nodded approvingly.

Probably because someone took the lead, several boys also raised their hands one after another to show their willingness to go over. The teacher took a look and saw that there were almost enough people, so he led a few people through the small door in the middle of the safety net and said something to the badminton teacher over there. Tao Luanxi didn't listen at all and secretly glanced in Qiu Yi's direction the whole time.

The teacher over there had already handed over the lessons. The badminton teacher called on everyone, casually asked a few of them about their basic skills, then nodded, called a few students from his class over, and introduced the new students to everyone.

"These are some students who were temporarily transferred from the basketball class. They are taking badminton lessons in our class. Those of you who are usually good at it should each teach one and try to catch up with the progress."

Of course, Qiu Yi was among those students. Tao Luanxi's eyes almost poked a hole in his face, but he still didn't react at all. Since the two of them parted unhappily that day, this situation has continued for several days. After Tao Luanxi thought it through, he had always wanted to improve the current awkward relationship, and now was a good opportunity.

"Qiu Yi, find someone to guide you," the teacher said, looking at the students, "who among you has a weaker foundation?"

"Teacher!" Tao Luanxi raised her hand: "I'm not very good at playing badminton."

"Then you go ahead. You follow Qiu Yi. What do you think, Qiu Yi?"

Tao Luanxi turned to look at Qiu Yi. There was no expression on the other person's face and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or unhappy.

"I have no objection."

"That's it for now."

Qiu Yi turned around and left first. Tao Luanxi followed him and took the initiative to ask with a hint of flattery: "What shall we do first?"

"Go to the equipment room and get the racket."

Tao Luanxi followed behind and smirked, experiencing how Mo Xiahan felt when he was always rejected. Damn, this guy is really inhuman when he gets angry!

Qiu Yi opened the door of the equipment room and stood at the door holding the handle. Tao Luanxi had no choice but to go in first, and Qiu Yi followed and closed the door.

The equipment room was cluttered with stuff. As soon as you entered the room, you'd see a pile of military green sports mats. Next to them were a number of large baskets for balls, some empty and some full. He found the place where the badminton rackets were placed and took a few out to take out. Tao Luanxi reached out to take them, but Qiu Yi held up the rackets and refused to give them to him. He frowned slightly and said, "Don't get in the way."

Tao Luanxi was furious. How dare you say that I, the young master, am in the way?!

Tao Luanxi stood on tiptoe, grabbed Qiu Yi's front with one hand, and said unconvincedly: "What's wrong with me helping you get a few?"

Qiu Yi's eyes darkened and he held Tao Luanxi's waist with one hand gently. This narrow space was full of things and he was afraid that the classmate would fall down during the scramble so it was normal to give him a hand.

The hand on the waist had a warmth that could not be ignored. Tao Luanxi knew clearly that this guy definitely did not do it for such a reason.

"Qiu Yi." Tao Luanxi kept standing on tiptoe and blinked at Qiu Yi innocently: "You are holding me too tightly."

"Who recruited him?"

"I." Tao Luanxi admitted it generously. No matter what, Qiu Yi was willing to talk to him, and that was progress!

Qiu Yi stopped talking, and Tao Luanxi just looked at him quietly, neither pushing him away nor speaking actively. The atmosphere became increasingly ambiguous with the deliberate connivance of the two people.

"I have to apologize to you."

"Ah?" Qiu Yi's sudden words caught Tao Luanxi off guard, and she had no idea what the other person was saying.

"I have investigated your whereabouts for the past year, and apart from me, I have not found anyone you have been close to. I still think you are lying to me."

Tao Luanxi swallowed unconsciously: "I didn't lie to you, really."

"Is it me?"

"Not you."

"Is it me?"

"Really not."

Qiu Yi's hand on Tao Luanxi's waist moved slightly, and his big palm moved around the waist with a little pressure.

"Tao Luanxi," Qiu Yi said in a low voice, "Now there are only two of us, I want to do something to you."

The hot air he exhaled while talking gently sprayed on Tao Luanxi's face, like a silent temptation. Tao Luanxi's mood was different now. When she heard such words, her first reaction was not to push him away with a red face. Instead, she couldn't help but imagine what Qiu Yi meant by "doing something".

Qiu Yi's lips curled slightly, as if he was smiling, but upon closer inspection, his eyes were still cold. He lowered his head, his thin lips pressed against Tao Luanxi's earlobe, and his voice was gentle like an invitation from the devil.

"Xixi, the person you like is me, how about we do something here?"

The sound was so tempting that Qiu Yi got very close to her, opened his mouth and took hold of Tao Luanxi's earlobe, pressing and kissing it lightly with his teeth. This kind of sensory stimulation had already made Tao Luanxi, a rookie in relationships, weak in the knees.

"Please please!" Qiu Yi urged softly in between sucking.

This half coquettish, half threatening tone made Tao Luanxi's mind explode immediately. He just wanted to quickly agree to beg Qiu Yi to let go of his dirty little thing.

But before he could finish his words, there was a slight click from the doorknob outside. Someone pushed the door several times without success, and muttered under his breath, "Why is the door locked?"

Tao Luanxi came to his senses and suddenly recalled Qiu Yi's strange behavior when he came in. The door was most likely locked at that time. Qiu had planned it all in advance!

The ambiguity and charm just now disappeared in an instant. Qiu Yi was still lying on Tao Luanxi's neck. He clicked his tongue coldly, looking impatient as if his good thing was ruined.

"Go to class." Tao Luanxi calmed down and pushed Qiu Yi.

"You haven't answered my question just now."

Tao Luanxi's face immediately fell. You tricked me and now you have the nerve to ask this?

"no."

Obviously, this answer did not satisfy Qiu Yi, and that big hand was like an iron chain, holding Tao Luanxi and not letting her leave.

Tao Luanxi tried several times but failed, then looked up and glared at Qiu Yi: "I won't do anything with you! I have someone I like!"

Qiu Yi let go, his face darkening, treating the door as an enemy, and unlocking it very roughly. Tao Luanxi stood behind him and gave cold instructions: "Be careful, don't damage the door."

Qiu Yi paused for a moment, probably trying to suppress his anger and then opened the door and walked out as quietly as possible.

Tao Luanxi added maliciously: "He also wants to come to the physical education class, it will be troublesome if he messes up."

Qiu Yi felt a little regretful that he didn't just kick the door down.

Tao Luanxi looked at the other person's back, which was emitting a chill, and felt a sense of pleasure as if he had gotten his revenge. You've been tricking me every day.

From that time on, the relationship between the two people was very strange. On the surface, they still didn't talk, and when they met, they acted as if they didn't know each other. But in front of others, the two of them had more and more physical contact that seemed unintentional but was actually intentional. No one knew whether Tao Luanxi was too sensitive or Qiu Yi did it on purpose. In short, Qiu Yi was now a walking human hormone to Tao Luanxi. Any look or movement seemed to be a hint in Tao Luanxi's eyes, tempting Tao Luanxi to surrender completely, give up resistance, and admit that she liked him.

While enjoying this ambiguous contact, Tao Luanxi insisted that she had someone else in her heart. She was depressed and almost schizophrenic. Meanwhile, Qiu Yi had already started to receive guidance for physics and mathematics competitions, and half of his evening study time per week was spent in the teacher's office.

Tao Luanxi tilted her head and looked at the pile of competition papers and materials on the table. For the first time, she didn't feel jealous at all. Instead, she lamented that it was not a good thing for the person you liked to be too outstanding. It was too much pressure.

Tao Luanxi had never worried about his academic problems, but this time he was wondering if he could beat Qiu Yi in the monthly exam. He really wanted to tell Qiu Yi how much he liked him.

Zhang Zhi frowned as he listened to Tao Luanxi talking about her thoughts. When Tao Luanxi finished, Zhang Zhi asked sincerely, "Are you a bitch?"

Tao Luanxi said seriously, "This is a man's dignity! Have you ever seen a man propose without a diamond ring? I just want to confess to him with the title of first place, so what?"

Zhang Zhi waved his hands, indicating that you are a top student and you are awesome, do whatever you want, he can’t control it anyway!

Tao Luanxi felt a little regretful after he finished speaking. He was so self-moved by his bold words when he spoke them, but when it came down to it, Tao Luanxi himself was unsure and always felt that he probably couldn't win.

"Can you answer fewer questions during the test?"

Tao Luanxi looked at Qiu Yi calmly, he was already roaring in his heart, just for confessing to a guy named Qiu, he even said such shameless words!

"What?"

Today it was the turn of two people to be on duty. After school, they were assigned to clean the lawn behind the teaching building. This area is next to the administrative building, and it was after school, so there was no one around.

Tao Luanxi's heartbeat quickened a little, and he said boldly, "I need your courage."

"then?"

Tao Luanxi opened her mouth and could hear her own heartbeat: "Get ready to confess to him."

Author's words: Tao: I told Qiu Yi that I was going to confess to him:)

Qiu: I think Tao Luanxi likes me, but I’m still jealous of myself:)