Chapter 37 Incompetent
Lu Wang frowned when she saw Lu Jin suddenly appear. Few people in the school didn't know Lu Jin. Even if they didn't know his name, they knew that there was a disabled person in a wheelchair in Class 1 of the third year of high school.
Judging from how happy Xia Zhen was to see Lu Jin, they seem to have a pretty good relationship?
By the way, I heard that Xia Zhen and Lu Jin are classmates.
Lu Jin asked softly, "Are you alright?"
Xia Zhen shook her head. "I'm fine, Lu Jin. I just made a new friend."
Lu Wang asked the person next to him, "What new friends has she made?"
The short-haired girl said, "Boss, the person she's talking about should be you."
Lu Wang couldn't sit still any longer. She stood up and retorted, "Hey, don't talk nonsense. When did I become your friend?"
Xia Zhen turned to look at her, "Didn't you already teach me the secrets to hair care?"
"I...I only said a word or two because you asked so sincerely!"
Xia Zhen asked innocently, "But you told me such an important secret. Isn't this something that friends would only share? And weren't you happy when you were chatting with me?"
Lü Wang seemed to have his hair stand on end. "What do you mean I'm happy!"
Okay... what she just said was probably, possibly, perhaps a little enjoyable, but that doesn't mean she considers this person a friend at all!
Xia Zhen was increasingly confused. "If you don't want to be friends with me, why did you have so many girls ask me to chat with you?"
Now, the group of followers behind Lü Wang also opened their eyes wide.
Is this girl an idiot?!
Were they inviting them?
Isn't she overestimating herself?
Xia Zhen touched her chin again and said matter-of-factly, "And you even reminded me to keep my distance from boys. Isn't that because you're worried I'll fall behind in my studies, that's why you're advising me to study hard?"
Lu Wang felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness, as if all her strength had hit cotton, without even a rebound!
This feeling of being powerless and listless made her feel suffocated!
Lu Jin finally relaxed completely, his brows unfurrowed as he quietly looked at Xia Zhen, who seemed utterly harmless.
If she wanted to, she could absolutely steer the conversation in a completely chaotic way, enough to drive anyone crazy.
Lu Wang's eyebrows twitched. "Hey, I'm talking to you..."
"My little cousin."
Another boy's voice interrupted Lü Wang's words.
It was Su Nuo who walked over. His gaze fell on the girl standing in the pavilion, and his brows furrowed slightly.
My little cousin?
Xia Zhen looked at Lü Wang, then at Su Nuo.
It turns out that these two people are relatives, one an elder and the other a younger.
Lü Wang pursed his lips. "Why are you here?"
Su Nuo said, "Xia Zhen hasn't affected my studies, so you don't need to go to her."
Lu Wang asked skeptically, "Really? I heard from others that you're all starting to date early?"
Su Nuo said calmly, "That's just a baseless rumor. You know, there are always some people who love to watch the drama unfold."
Lü Wang looked at Xia Zhen.
Xia Zhen nodded, "That's right, I've never even spoken to Su Nuo, how could I possibly have anything going on with him? Besides, puppy love affects studies, I would never be in a puppy love relationship."
Lu Jin's gaze was deep and unfathomable.
Xia Zhen straightened her back without the slightest bit of guilt.
Su Nuo apologized to Xia Zhen, "I'm sorry, my aunt was worried that I would be affected by others in my studies, which is why I caused you trouble. I will explain to her slowly. You should go back first."
Xia Zhen didn't intend to stay any longer. She smiled and said, "It's okay."
After Xia Zhen and Lu Jin left, Su Nuo sighed.
Lu Wangqing cleared his throat. "You can't blame me for this. I promised your parents that I would keep an eye on you and make sure your studies didn't go wrong. Who knew those rumors were all false?"
Actually, there's nothing between Xia Zhen and Su Nuo. It's just that some people always like to pair up the school's male and female gods and ship them as a couple. Sometimes, even if there's nothing between them, just a glance can be interpreted as them exchanging glances.
Su Nuo said helplessly, "Little cousin, you're making it hard for me to face other people in class."
Lu Wang was a little embarrassed. "Okay, okay, I'll apologize to her later. By the way, I heard that the guy in the wheelchair in your class is quite withdrawn, right? How come he seems to be getting along really well with that girl in your class? Do you think they might—"
"Little cousin," Su Nuo adjusted her glasses, "could you please stop making unfounded guesses about other people's love lives?"
"No, I have a very good sixth sense. If it weren't for the fact that I felt you might have someone you like, I wouldn't have been in such a hurry to approach that girl."
Su Nuo's expression remained unchanged. "It turns out your sixth sense was wrong. I don't have anyone I like."
Lü Wang was speechless.
On the tree-lined path, Xia Zhen said thankfully, "Luckily, the sun isn't out yet. It was too reckless of you to run out like this. What if you got sunburned?"
Even so, she covered the boy with her school uniform jacket.
In the shadows, his eyelashes fluttered slightly. "You didn't come back."
Xia Zhen said with surprise, "You were worried about me?"
"I'm not worried."
She bent down and looked at him more closely.
The boy raised his hand and pulled the clothes covering his head, also blocking his face from being seen by her; he seemed to be throwing a tantrum.
Xia Zhen asked curiously, "Lu Jin, why are you unhappy?"
"I'm not upset." He paused slightly, then said softly, "Do you think early romantic relationships affect studies?"
Xia Zhen is so smart! She quickly realized what was going on and immediately grabbed his hand and placed it on her chest. "It's true that puppy love affects studies, but there are positive and negative effects. If I didn't date you, I would definitely just sigh and lament every day and have no interest in studying. Feel it, my heartbeat is normal. I'm definitely not lying!"
He finally looked up at her.
The boy's face had a healthy glow. "Zhenzhen."
"Um?"
"You are a girl."
"so?"
"Don't let just any boy touch you."
Especially the softest part of her body.
Lu Jin's hands were burning hot; the intense heat seemed to have scorched his entire arm, leaving his hands weak and powerless. Yet, this girl was doing such a bold thing with an innocent and naive expression.
Her eyes squinted upwards, as if she were throwing a tantrum, extremely arrogant. "Fine, I'll listen to you. If you're so capable, then don't touch me again."
She tried to let go of his hand, but he grabbed it instead.
Xia Zhen stared at him.
The boy seemed to have abandoned some of his principles; his eyelids trembled slightly, and he avoided her gaze in shame.
He gripped her hand even tighter.
He's ultimately incompetent.
Xia Zhen couldn't help but laugh out loud.
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