Chapter 89.1 – Extra: Sweet Youth (Part 6) 

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　　The moment those words escaped Huo Rongshen’s lips, the girls tormenting Jiang Dai froze in disbelief. At the same time, Zhang Jiaman and Lu Xin shared an incredulous glance.

　　Unable to fathom what she had just heard, one of the girls impulsively blurted out, “Wait…… What are you talking about, Student Huo?”

　　The question acted like a spark, setting Lu Xin’s jealousy ablaze. Unable to restrain herself, she fixed an urgent gaze on Huo Rongshen and pressed, “Student Huo, wh-what…… what did you just say?”

　　Lu Xin firmly believed that she must have misheard it.

　　‘Yes,’ she reassured herself inwardly, ‘it must be the chaos around me playing tricks on my ears. Otherwise, it could be that Student Huo has recently returned to the country, and his command of Chinese isn’t quite strong, so there have been some misunderstandings. Yes, that’s got to be it.’

　　In a bold stance, the aloof and slender young man stood guard, shielding Jiang Dai like a devoted lion guarding its precious cub. Surveying the scene from above, he declared, “Between Jiang Dai and I, it has always been me pursuing her. Though she may not have officially accepted to be my girlfriend, she’s already my one and only. From now on, I’d like everyone to treat my girlfriend with the respect she deserves, or else…… I won’t hesitate to take action.”

　　At this moment, it was not just these troublemakers; even the previously silent students in the classroom could not resist being swept up in the unfolding drama.

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　　Not only did the girl’s boyfriend come forward to make a statement, but Huo Rongshen, who was relatively unknown to them, maintained an icy demeanor toward others. His chilling aura sent shivers down the spines of anyone who dared to approach him, regardless of their boldness.

　　Immediately right after, the instigating girls scattered in all directions like a flock of startled birds and fleeing animals.

　　A hush of whispers swept through the classroom, drawing curious glances from students in the corridor……

　　In the aftermath of an embarrassing altercation, Zhang Jiaman and Lu Xin hung their heads in shame and made a hasty retreat.

　　After they disappeared, the once unyielding and chilling aura surrounding Huo Rongshen diminished. With a courteous gesture, he pulled out chairs for the two of them, inviting Jiang Dai to take a seat.

　　Settling into his own chair, a semblance of tranquility enveloped the room as if the storm had passed.

　　Now that the atmosphere in the classroom gradually relaxed, a cacophony of whispers rippled through the students……
　　“Student Huo is so handsome! I never thought an ice-cold person could actually be so domineering!”
　　“It was like watching a scene straight out of a romance series! I’m totally mindblown!”

　　“Let’s get real. With their good looks, they can easily star in an idol campus series……”
　　“F*ck, our class is about to have a couple with the biggest contrast ever — a top student with a dunce, an icy and aloof young master with a sea empress. Hahahaha, this is going to be so thrilling!”

　　“I can’t believe I’m actually finding it…… sweet?”
　　“Not gonna lie, but I find it sweet, too! It’s so unexpected that they’re actually together? With all the controversy surrounding Jiang Dai’s dark past lately, I thought no guy would be willing to date her.”

　　“Student Huo really startled me there! It’s been a couple of months since he transferred to our class, but I think this is my first time hearing him speak……”
　　“Look! Sea Empress Dai is blushing! It’s not an easy feat to become her official boyfriend, after all!”

…………

　　Jiang Dai’s face was ablaze, a fiery flush dancing across her skin, while an inexplicable heat surged through her veins. She was gripped by a thirst that demanded the immediate relief of an icy, refreshing drink.

　　However, the half-drunk milk tea she threw on the ground exploded, so she scrambled to grab the water bottle on the table, unscrew the cap, and attempted to pour it into her mouth frantically……

　　To her dismay, the water bottle had long been emptied, not a single drop remaining inside.

　　The relentless thirst clawed at her, making every moment unbearable. Desperate for relief, she cocooned herself in a blanket, only to find her face burning hotter.

　　Meanwhile, Huo Rongshen, who sat beside her, spotted her plight. With a swift move, he grabbed a chilled bottle of mineral water from the corner of his table. He casually twisted off the cap and extended it to Jiang Dai, who cast a fleeting glance at the offering.

　　Despite her reluctance, her body secretly yearned for the crisp, revitalizing mineral water beckoning before her……

　　Without further conveyance, she accepted the bottle and downed it in one go. 

　　The icy sensation finally quenched the majority of the inexplicable flames burning within her body.

……

　　The lunch break spectacle of the second-year Class 1 of the science stream turned into a sensational drama of epic proportions, rapidly spreading throughout the entire school, inundating every student with this gossip-laden information.

　　Many people were engrossed in discussions, and the level of intensity was even more heightened compared to the time when Jiang Dai offered water and wiped Huo Rongshen’s sweat as a friendly gesture on the basketball court.

　　It was surprising enough that Sea Empress Dai, who was known for keeping countless partners everywhere, confessed her feelings to the transfer student.

　　However…… the transfer student, who was usually aloof and distant, actually spoke those words in front of everyone…… It was a shock that multiplied a hundredfold, a thousandfold!!!

　　Undoubtedly, such an explosive topic could not be suppressed on campus.

　　Even though the transfer student with the surname Huo had a cold and intimidating demeanor…… no one could keep their mouth shut in the face of such exciting gossip. Hence, the situation escalated rapidly, reaching a boiling point by the time school ended in the afternoon.

　　Jiang Dai was utterly bewildered.

　　Throughout the entire afternoon, she remained in a dazed state, unable to comprehend what she had experienced.

　　Huo Rongshen actually…… admitted that he had been pursuing her in front of the entire class??? What the hell was all this nonsense?!

　　Eventually, Jiang Dai remained deeply perplexed until the last class of the afternoon. It was only then that she gradually regained her composure and began to sort out her thoughts.

　　Huo Rongshen probably could not tolerate the antics of Lu Xin and Zhang Jiaman, so he impulsively said something to intimidate them.

　　After all, they were still desk mates…… If there were constant disturbances, he would not be able to find peace either.

　　Otherwise, it might be due to the scandals she was somehow entangled in the campus forum. As a passer-by, Huo Rongshen was unwilling to look the other way?

　　When she recalled their first encounter, that air of justice and fairness when he sternly questioned why all the students had to share a desk while she had the luxury of having the entire desk to herself…… If that was the case, it was not entirely impossible.

　　However, there was still one crucial question that remained unexplained.

　　She could accept the peculiar sense of justice from her strange and aloof deskmate, but what she found difficult to accept was…… How could someone like him say those words in a fit of anger?

　　He did not seem like someone who would lose control in such a way, especially when she had done loads of things to ensure he avoided her. However, it appeared her attempts were futile????

……

　　Jiang Dai endured the perplexing emotions until the evening when school ended. Her gaze was distant, and her mind was empty as she aimlessly packed her backpack.

　　When Huo Rongshen was also done, he somehow remained motionless in his seat.

　　Immediately right after, Liang Jingche and Qiao Jinye almost rushed into their classroom one after the other.

　　Jiang Dai was lost in her own thoughts and empty-minded until Qiao Jinye waved her hand in front of her, jolting her out of her reverie. “What’s up?”

　　Qiao Jinye’s face was filled with anger. “Wh-what do you mean, ‘What’s up’? I want to know what you’ve been up to! Didn’t you say you and that guy with the surname Huo…”

　　At that moment, Jiang Dai’s thoughts were all scrambled, so she could not find the right words for a while.

　　Devoid of any expressions, Huo Rongshen took the initiative to speak, “Given her current situation, aren’t you, as her friend, focusing on the wrong things?”