Chapter 48

The form teacher of Class 1, Li Guanghua, is an enlightened teacher. The class meeting for the new semester didn’t take too much time, and the seating arrangement generally respected everyone’s preferences.

Liu Manman experienced first-hand what it meant to lift a stone only to drop it on your own foot.

Originally, it was just an attempt to embarrass Yu Nian, but to her surprise, Liang Xiang also chose to sit in the seat that nobody wanted.

Liu Manman unintentionally turned her head and bumped into Li Xiang leaning over to whisper to Yu Nian, fueling her anger more.

At that moment, a message popped up in her group of friends.

Friend 1: Sisters, can you believe the forum from last time got deleted? I was curious to see how Shi Nian Nian handled those confrontations!

Friend 2: It got shut down! Impressive, right? I never thought Shi Nian Nian to be so capable, actually making people delete posts.

Friend 3: Well, you never know. Someone probably couldn’t stand it and reported her.

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The issue arose during the sports group competition.

To enhance the cohesion among students in the new semester, the physical education teacher planned to divide the students equally into two teams, comprising both boys and girls, for a relay race to see which team could complete it in the shortest time.

However, Yu Nian’s participation became a challenge, precisely because it was just a small competition that shouldn’t have been a big deal. Yet, the young are often unable to escape the unique sense of competition.

In the team where Yu Nian belonged, some whispered quietly, “This is so unfair. Everyone knows Shi Nian Nian fails PE every semester. Isn’t she just here to drag us down?”

“Yeah, I’m going to ask if I can switch teams.”

“I’d say it’s better for her to quit the competition directly. She’s so fat, what if she falls down?”

“With those little fat legs, she can’t run fast anyway. Let her fall if she does.”

…

The gathering place wasn’t that big. Yu Nian wasn’t deaf and could hear everything. She was surprised that such little kids could be so judgmental, and it infuriated her ah.

Just as Yu Nian was about to step forward to speak up for herself, the usually quiet Liu Manman spoke up beside her. She grabbed Yu Nian’s arm, appearing friendly, and said with a gentle smile, “Don’t say that about Nian Nian. After all, fat people are potential stocks. I believe Nian Nian will give her best and run fast, right, Nian Nian?”

Right my a**.

If anyone else had spoken to Yu Nian like that, she would have probably snapped back already.

However, the one uttering these words happened to be the kind-hearted and beautiful female lead, Liu Manman. Yu Nian was momentarily unsure how to respond, staring blankly at Liu Manman. Eventually, she gave in and said, “I can’t run fast.”

“I told you she can’t run fast. Manman, you actually have confidence in her.”

“Yeah, exactly! Just quit directly and save everyone’s time.”

As the onlookers expressed their opinions, Liu Manman sighed lightly, appearing somewhat distressed. She turned to look at Yu Nian and asked, “What should we do then?”

At that moment, not knowing if it was an illusion, Yu Nian seemed to sense a hint of blame in the person’s gaze.

“Otherwise, I’ll quit ba,” Yu Nian said, lowering her head in frustration.

If it were any other time when Yu Nian could slack off, she would have enjoyed it. But now, being excluded by others due to her lack of skill, Yu Nian felt a deep sadness even though she usually had a carefree attitude.

Li Xiang wasn’t on the same team as Yu Nian, but his gaze involuntarily fell on her. From a distance, he saw a few people surrounding Yu Nian. Seeing Yu Nian bowing her head, looking awkward and sad caught his attention.

As the competition was about to begin, Li Xiang walked through the crowd to approach Yu Nian.

When everyone saw him coming, they closed their mouths one after another.

“What’s wrong?” He asked.

Yu Nian lifted her head and glanced at Li Xiang, finding it difficult to speak. “I… I’ve decided to withdraw from the race.”

“Why? Not feeling well?”

Yu Nian shook her head.

“Then what’s the matter?” Li Xiang pressed on.

Perhaps Li Xiang’s voice was too gentle that it immediately evoked the grievances in Yu Nian’s heart. She blinked her eyes, pouted, and whispered, “I can’t run fast.”

With just those four words, Li Xiang could pretty much guess what the people around Yu Nian had just said to her.

He glanced up at Liu Manman, catching her flustered expression.

Li Xiang pressed his lips together, refraining from asking any questions. Instead, he gently patted Yu Nian’s shoulder and said, “Wait for me.”

Despite being just three simple words, Yu Nian felt a warmth in her heart.

She lifted her head, watching as Li Xiang turned and walked towards the nearby physical education teacher. After saying something to the teacher, the teacher looked in their direction and nodded.

Later, Yu Nian learned that Li Xiang had switched teams.

The first thing Li Xiang did after changing teams was to walk back to Yu Nian. His voice, neither loud nor soft, happened to catch the attention of the people who were trying to persuade Yu Nian to withdraw from the race.

Li Xiang patiently lifted his hand and tousled Yu Nian’s new hairstyle, speaking gently, “When it’s your turn to run, just give it your best. I’ll be right behind you. Don’t worry; I’ll make up any distance you fall behind. Do you trust me?”

As Li Xiang spoke with a gentle smile, his words reached Yu Nian’s ears so straightforwardly that her heart skipped a beat.

The frustration Yu Nian felt just a moment ago vanished. Her mind was filled with Li Xiang’s last words, “Do you trust me? Do you trust me?”

The person’s face froze, and inside, they couldn’t contain the urge to scream: Trust a ghost ah. I trust him. Wasn’t the male lead supposed to be a blind, forever solo,¹It literally means solo in his mother’s womb. Which likely implies that the male lead has been single or unattached since birth, suggesting a lack of romantic relationships or interactions. wooden block? How does this make any sense ah! Weren’t those words just a confession?”

At this time, the little person in Yu Nian’s heart wished she could run three laps around the sports field to calm down.

So infuriating! I almost believed it. I can’t handle this. What’s up with this little male lead ah!

Yu Nian absolutely refused to admit that, for a split second, she was flirted with by a sophomore.