Chapter 62 (First Release)
Before even stepping into the classroom, Ning Wanwan realized that the class was unusually quiet today; the usual sounds of reading aloud and talking were completely absent.
It was as if some unapproachable wild beast was lurking there, so the other small animals dared not utter a sound.
Ning Wanwan really didn't want to go back to class like this, but since Jiang Chengran had already named her and knew who she was, running away was obviously unrealistic.
Now, Jiang Chengran is looking at him, his short, red curly hair still as fiery as ever, and the corners of his mouth are turned up, as if he is in a very good mood.
“We’ve finally caught you,” he said.
Ning Wanwan assumed he was referring to the fact that she secretly placed breakfast on his table every day.
She glanced at Lin Ruowei, who acted as if it were none of her business and showed no intention of stepping forward.
That's normal. After all, she spent so much money to hire someone to deliver things for her, probably hoping to have a shield in case Jiang Chengran caused trouble.
The classmates were also quiet and dared not speak.
Should I confess to Jiang Chengran...? What if I get beaten up? I heard that if I act cowardly, he won't bother to beat me up...
Well, it seems like I can't deny it anyway.
Jiang Chengran stood with his arms crossed, raising an eyebrow as he looked at her, seemingly waiting for her reaction.
Ning Wanwan, being very pragmatic, decided to save herself. She took the initiative to admit her mistake, carrying a bag containing breakfast and roses, and slowly walked up to him, whispering, "I'm sorry."
"Hmm... Ha, why are you apologizing to me?" Jiang Chengran seemed startled and almost overturned his chair.
He looked up at her, his face full of confusion.
Ning Wanwan: "...Huh?"
Ning Wanwan was also confused. Shouldn't she apologize?
Jiang Chengran seemed to have figured something out, and awkwardly turned her face away: "I know, you mean the time you knocked me unconscious."
Ning Wanwan: "Huh?"
Jiang Chengran coughed twice to cover his mouth, then turned to the bewildered girl and said seriously, "Don't worry, I won't hold you accountable for this."
“The situation was rather unusual at the time, so knocking me out was considered self-defense.”
"So, you don't need to apologize to me."
Ning Wanwan's mind was still a little foggy, and she subconsciously uttered an interjection: "Ah..."
She suddenly realized something!
Jiang Chengran came to see her, but it had nothing to do with delivering breakfast. The only thing that happened was when Ning Wanwan knocked him unconscious with a door at the Jiang Group when they first met!
After such a long period of time, everything had been calm, and Ning Wanwan had almost forgotten about how she had offended Jiang Chengran the first time they met!
In other words, Jiang Chengran most likely doesn't know that he's the one who brought him breakfast...
At the same time, Jiang Chengran's face showed deep dissatisfaction as he looked her up and down: "So, you're not avoiding me because you're afraid I'll come after you for this, are you?"
"What kind of person do you see me as?"
At this point, Jiang Chengran's expression gradually turned dangerous...
Ning Wanwan didn't have time to think before instinctively retorting, "But you were the one who said you'd come after me..."
"Oh, did I say that...?"
Ning Wanwan didn't really remember, but she nodded reluctantly.
Jiang Chengran scratched his head, looking embarrassed. "Okay, it's my fault. I wasn't in the right state of mind at the time. I was too anxious."
If anyone else who knows anything about Jiang Chengran were here, they would be utterly astonished.
Given Jiang Chengran's temper, it's incredible that anyone would make him apologize.
And he apologized without hesitation in front of so many people!
Unfortunately, Ning Wanwan didn't feel anything about this.
Seeing that she had gotten away with it, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, try to make the movements as subtle as possible, quickly withdraw your hand, and hide the bag containing the "evidence" behind your back!
I hope Jiang Chengran doesn't notice, doesn't notice, doesn't notice...
Just what I feared most has come to pass. Jiang Chengran frowned and asked, "What are you holding in your hand?"
Ning Wanwan pursed her lips and answered softly, "...some food."
"Haven't you eaten breakfast yet?" Jiang Chengran stood up and grabbed her hand. "What did you eat? I'll take you there..."
He looked down and saw the bag in Ning Wanwan's hand.
I saw that it contained a familiar breakfast and sticky notes with smiley faces drawn on them.
And a strange, but brightly colored, very eye-catching rose.
Jiang Chengran: "..." He froze completely.
Ning Wanwan buried her head, wishing she could find a crack in the ground and bury herself inside, and therefore did not notice that Jiang Chengran was even more nervous than her.
Jiang Chengran's mind went blank. His neck almost cracked as he turned it, and his lips moved slightly as he stared at her in disbelief: "You..."
Ning Wanwan was brought back to her senses by the sound. She quietly looked around and, sure enough, found that all her classmates were listening intently, as if they had discovered some big news.
All eyes were shining as they looked at her and Jiang Chengran, filled with curiosity.
Ning Wanwan felt her toes, hidden inside her shoes, curling up as if they wanted to dig out several castles.
She realized she couldn't let Jiang Chengran continue; who knew what he might say next!
Ning Wanwan simply didn't want to think about what would happen if the breakfast delivery thing came out.
Then I don't need to come to class anymore. I can just ask for leave and stay home until the college entrance exam is over.
Jiang Chengran, who had been standing there in a daze, finally snapped out of her daze at the fact that "the person who brings me breakfast every day is the one I've been looking for all along," and suddenly felt a weight on her clothes.
It was Ning Wanwan gently tugging at his clothes.
"Don't say it here... let's find somewhere where no one is around, okay?" the girl pleaded softly.
Jiang Chengran, still a little dazed, replied, "...Okay."
Then he followed Ning Wanwan, his steps unsteady.
As soon as Jiang Chengran and Ning Wanwan left, the class erupted in discussion.
"Ning Wanwan actually knows Jiang Chengran!"
Did anyone understand what they were saying just now?
"Did you see that? As soon as Ning Wanwan left, Jiang Chengran obediently followed. Ning Wanwan is too amazing... I really didn't expect that."
"Lin Ruowei, do you know what's going on?" one of the followers suddenly asked deliberately.
Lin Ruowei frowned and sneered, "...Who knows what happened? Maybe Jiang Chengran just dragged her out to teach her a lesson."
My freshly done manicure almost burst open from being squeezed so tightly.
...
Ning Wanwan led Jiang Chengran outside the classroom, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.
To be honest, I didn't really want to send breakfast.
Unless you're looking for trouble, you definitely can't say that directly!
Should we give a hint?
Just as Ning Wanwan was struggling with her decision, Jiang Chengran spoke up without her having to say anything first.
He asked almost urgently, "So, those previous times, you were the one who put breakfast on my table every day?"
Ning Wanwan replied in a very low voice, "Yes..."
"Why did you do this?" Jiang Chengran's heart suddenly started pounding faster and faster.
Having just recovered from the previous incident of "breakfast being delivered by Ning Wanwan," he gradually realized something else.
Why would you send him breakfast? Most people wouldn't do that.
Unless she, like those girls who kept trying to give him gifts, actually has feelings for him...
Jiang Chengran gets annoyed whenever he sees women who have designs on him, but when he looks at the girl with her head down in front of him, he doesn't feel so annoyed anymore.
Ning Wanwan couldn't reveal the real reason right away, so she could only tell the truth: "I... I was asked to give this to you for some other reasons..."
How could it be transferred? The item is in her hands right now, and there's an extra rose inside.
Who would be so stupid as to let someone else forward these things?
Jiang Chengran knew that Ning Wanwan must be shy.
He knew that she had designs on him from their very first meeting.
What should I do? I only contacted her because I was annoyed that she kept avoiding me. I didn't have any other feelings for her. Could she have misunderstood?
But it's okay, I'm very calm anyway. Seeing how timid and pitiful she looks, I'll just refuse her properly.
He only cares about becoming stronger; there's no room for sentimental romances or anything like that. Those things would only waste his time and energy.
Make sure she realizes that she's been avoiding him all along, and now she's only trying to win his favor—it's too late!
You should firmly reject her and make her realize her place! This is for her own good!
Jiang Chengran's ears turned slightly red, and she said casually, "Isn't what you have in your hand meant for me?"
"I'm right here now, what are you still standing there for?"
Ning Wanwan: "..."
Ning Wanwan looked up at him uncertainly, tentatively raised the bag in her hand, and handed it forward slightly.
Jiang Chengran slightly raised his chin, his eyes turned away from her, looking reserved, as if waiting for her to say something.
However, the blush on his face somewhat ruined his arrogant demeanor.
Ning Wanwan waited a while, her arm getting a little sore from holding it up, and cautiously said, "This is for you..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Chengran quickly turned her head and glanced at her, then snatched the bag containing breakfast with almost lightning speed.
His gaze fell on the vibrant rose tucked in the bag. The rose still had some water droplets on it and looked exceptionally fresh, as if it had just been bought that morning.
The red of roses seemed contagious. As Jiang Chengran looked at them, the redness on his face turned like a sunset, spreading down his neck and into his collar.
“Jiang Chengran…classmate,” Ning Wanwan said somewhat uneasyly. Why did his face look so red, almost as if he had been drinking?
Could it be that he was angry?
Do you look down on this little thing?
The girl's timid and uneasy soft voice brought Jiang Chengran's attention back. He coughed a few times and covered his mouth with his hand to hide the corners of his mouth that he couldn't help but turn up.
I can't let her see this, otherwise, she'll be so smug because she likes me so much.
"This breakfast is barely acceptable," he said, forcing a smile and deliberately speaking in a low voice.
Ning Wanwan: "Oh..." He really didn't like it.
Ning Wanwan felt it was expected, so she didn't feel particularly disappointed.
Jiang Chengran frowned. Was she trying to hold back her sadness? There wasn't a trace of a smile on her face.
Tsk, the weak are indeed a problem.
"Alright, I accept this gift. I'll eat it. You should go back now," Jiang Chengran said, feigning impatience. "If you don't go back soon, the food will get cold."
Ning Wanwan: "Okay, okay."
Ning Wanwan was still confused and walked towards the classroom with a blank expression, only to find that class had already started without her noticing.
"!"
Ning Wanwan hurriedly ran back to the classroom door. The class had already started, and a young man dressed in a white coat like a doctor was sitting leisurely at the podium lecturing.
I don't know who brought him a chair, but he sat on it in a lazy posture, looking quite comfortable.
Ning Wanwan stopped, lowered her eyes, and tried to raise her voice: "Teacher Mu, reporting..."
"Um, Ning Wanwan, you're late." Mu Xijue looked up, her peach blossom eyes blinking gently, shimmering with light. "Was something that kept you waiting?"
"Yes……"
"So, is everything going smoothly?" Mu Xijue asked with interest, as if hinting at something.
Ning Wanwan's heart suddenly skipped a beat as she remembered something, and she looked at him abruptly.
This guy, could he have done it on purpose before...?
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