Xiao Cheng thought getting into No.1 High School would be particularly difficult. Despite feeling embarrassed about it, he had even planned to message Nian Nian if necessary.
To his surprise, after explaining his intentions to the security guard, the guard was very happy to let him in.
Xiao Cheng himself was surprised. Even though he could already enter, he stood at the entrance, asking the smiling security guard, “Aren’t you worried I might be a bad person?”
The guard patted him on the shoulder and pointed to a wall behind the security office. “Young man, I believe you are a good person.”
Xiao Cheng followed the guard’s finger and saw a wall dedicated to outstanding graduates. He looked up to the top and saw a very familiar face.
It was his own.
Or rather, the original owner’s.
Well, considering he was an imposter from a novel, he had no idea the original owner was a graduate of No.1 High School and an outstanding one at that.
“Thank you, uncle.”
As long as he could get in, Xiao Cheng had no idea where Nian Nian might be, or even which building the classrooms were in.
After asking several juniors for directions, he finally reached the building where classes were held.
It was the break time between classes, and many students were running around and chatting. Even though he was standing in a corner, his presence attracted a lot of attention because he looked different from a typical high school student.
Just as Xiao Cheng looked up to figure out which floor Nian Nian might be on, two younger girls ran up to him.
“Are you Senior Xiao Cheng?”
Looking at them, Xiao Cheng guessed they might have seen him on the wall of outstanding graduates. “Yes.”
“You look even better in person than in the photos!”
The two girls’ eyes sparkled. “Are you here to find someone?”
“Yes.”
“I’m looking for…” He wanted to say Nian Nian but then realized that was just his nickname. What was his full name again?
Wait, last time by the pool, he had meant to ask, but Nian Nian just told him his nickname, and he never followed up.
So, what was Nian Nian’s full name??
Xiao Cheng sighed, realizing that he was so inattentive about Nian Nian despite claiming he liked her.
He even said he liked him, but he didn’t even know his full name.
“What’s the name of the person you’re looking for? Maybe we know them and can call them for you.”
The two girls wouldn’t leave, even though Xiao Cheng struggled to remember the name. They remained patient.
Senior Xiao Cheng was really good-looking!
Even the school’s worst photographs couldn’t hide his handsomeness; seeing him in person was even more amazing, his features seemed to have been crafted by the goddess Nuwa.
Ah, this is really happening!
After a while, Xiao Cheng couldn’t recall the full name, so he quietly said, “I’m looking for… the brother of Luo Jingshu.”
“Oh, you’re looking for Luo Jingshu!”
The two girls immediately clutched their chests. “We’ll go get him for you, mission accomplished!”
Wait, he wasn’t looking for Luo Jingshu!
Before he could explain, the girls turned and quickly ran off, disappearing from Xiao Cheng’s sight.
Xiao Cheng frowned. Why was everything so difficult today?
What if they really brought Luo Jingshu?
Initially, he thought Nian Nian might not like Luo Jingshu, so he didn’t mention that he was her brother. He said his name only when he couldn’t remember it.
Who knew it would cause such a misunderstanding.
He should have just said Nian Nian’s name from the start.
At that moment, outside a classroom on the fourth floor, the two girls stood at the door, calling out to Luo Jingshu inside, “Luo Jingshu, could you come out for a moment?”
Luo Jingshu looked up with a faintly indifferent expression, his peach-blossom eyes carrying an unspoken chill.
“Jingshu, do you want me to deal with them?”
Jiang Yi scratched his head, looking uncertain.
“No need.” Luo Jingshu stood up, his pale skin and delicate features still drawing many gazes despite his cold demeanor.
“Is there something you need?”
The two younger girls became more serious in their tone, though they couldn’t help feeling a bit intimidated by Luo Jingshu’s appearance.
“Senior Xiao Cheng is looking for you.”
“That outstanding graduate senior you know?”
Xiao Cheng?
Luo Jingshu’s brows furrowed slightly. How did he find his way to the school?
Luo Jingshu took out his phone and checked it. Luckily, no teachers were around, and no one would dare report him, so he used his phone openly.
Sure enough, Xiao Cheng sent him a message twenty minutes ago.
[Xiao Cheng: Nian Nian, can I come to find you? I want to explain things to you in person.]
Luo Jingshu put his phone away, his expression remaining unchanged. “Did he specifically say he was looking for Luo Jingshu?”
He emphasized his name.
The two younger girls were puzzled but nodded obediently. “Yes.”
That shouldn’t be the case. How would Xiao Cheng know he was Luo Jingshu?
Luo Jingshu thought for a moment, “I don’t know him. I’m not going.”
“Hey…”
The two younger girls wanted to persuade him, but Luo Jingshu had already returned to the classroom.
“Uh-oh, Senior Xiao Cheng will be disappointed.”
Xiao Cheng felt a genuine sense of relief when he heard from the two girls that Luo Jingshu didn’t want to meet him.
Good.
It’s a good thing Luo Jingshu didn’t come; it would have been too awkward.
He didn’t even know Luo Jingshu, so what would he have said when they met?
Hello, could you help me find your brother?
Just thinking about it was suffocating.
“I’m sorry, Senior Xiao Cheng, we let you down.”
Xiao Cheng smiled and handed them two bottles of Coke, “Thank you, little sisters, for your help.”
He had bought these from a classmate he passed by earlier.
Xiao Cheng thought the original owner must have been well-known at No.1 High School. The classmate who sold him the Coke recognized his face immediately and gave him the Coke without a word, showing a lot of enthusiasm.
Thinking about the original owner, Xiao Cheng became somewhat absent-minded. From what he had learned, the original owner was clearly an exceptional person.
He had a happy family, loving parents, and a cute younger sister. He was probably cheerful, so he got along well with his dorm mates. His academic performance must have been excellent, which is why he was an outstanding graduate and well-known among the juniors.
Where did he go?
Xiao Cheng couldn’t figure it out, so he shrugged off the thought and decided to continue looking for Nian Nian.
Just then, his phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out and saw a message from Nian Nian.
[Nian Nian: Brother Cheng, are you coming to school to find me? Come to the No.3 Artificial Lake; I’m waiting for you here.]
Xiao Cheng was initially delighted, but then his brow furrowed.
The No.3 Artificial Lake, where was that?
He casually asked the two younger girls, “Why are there No.1, No.2, and No.3 Artificial Lakes at the school?”
If they asked later, he would say he didn’t know because he hadn’t paid attention to such things before.
Fortunately, the two girls didn’t suspect anything.
“Senior, you didn’t know? They were only divided this year.”
They enthusiastically explained which lakes were which, and Xiao Cheng was genuinely touched.
“Thank you, little sisters. The person I’m looking for is waiting over there. I’ll go now.”
???
Is the person Senior Xiao Cheng is looking for over there?
Luo Jingshu said he wouldn’t meet him?
That’s absurd.
Xiao Cheng followed the directions the two younger girls gave, hurrying towards the No.3 Artificial Lake. He almost bumped into a couple sneaking around for an early romance along the way.
When he arrived, he saw Nian Nian from a distance, sitting on a bench. His delicate face was bathed in sunlight, making him look even more beautiful.
Xiao Cheng caught his breath from running and quickly walked over. “Nian Nian.”
Luo Jingshu looked up at him, a smile curving on his lips. “Brother Cheng, you’re here.”
“Yeah.”
Seeing the smile on his face made Xiao Cheng’s heart race. He sat down next to Nian Nian, stretching his long legs, lightly bumping his knee against him, and carefully observed his expression.
Nian Nian didn’t pull away.
“Brother Cheng, why did you suddenly come to school to find me?”
Luo Jingshu turned to look at him, his gentle peach blossom eyes slightly curved, his voice soft as if dripping with honey.
Xiao Cheng couldn’t resist such a tender gaze, pulling his leg back slightly and saying softly, “I’m not very good with words, and some things are hard to explain over the phone.”
He always said things that upset Nian Nian and didn’t know how to make him happy again, so he decided to say it in person.
Besides… he also wanted to see her.
He missed him enough without meeting him, and seeing his face made his feelings blaze like wild vines wrapping tightly around his heart.
In his eyes and heart, there was only room for this one person.
“Nian Nian, I didn’t mean to say those things today.”
He felt he was still too clumsy.
Even face-to-face, he couldn’t express it clearly.
Fortunately, Nian Nian didn’t get angry this time. Instead, he gazed at him tenderly, his peach blossom eyes still carrying a faint smile, making Xiao Cheng feel like he had drunk honey.
After saying a lot, Xiao Cheng finally summarized:
“It’s my fault.”
Luo Jingshu chuckled, “Hmm.”
“Since you’re so sincere.”
“I’ll forgive you.”
Xiao Cheng’s heart pounded, and his throat felt dry. His voice was rougher than usual. “I…”
“If I really like someone, do you think they would agree to my confession?”
Luo Jingshu’s smile became more pronounced, and his tone seemed to carry a deeper meaning. “Yes.”
“Since Brother Cheng is so nice, that person will definitely agree to you.”
Of course, he won’t.
The atmosphere was so good that Xiao Cheng almost blurted out his confession, but Luo Jingshu interrupted him.
“Brother Cheng, I need to go back to class now.”
Xiao Cheng’s confession remained unspoken, and he ended up with a red face. “Go back quickly. I’m sorry for taking up your class time.”
“It’s okay. Since it’s Brother Cheng, I’ll come to see you no matter when.”
Luo Jingshu left with that sweet remark, leaving Xiao Cheng blushing and flustered.
Xiao Cheng sat by the artificial lake alone after Nian Nian left. His posture became more relaxed, and he looked up, his neck stiff.
Perhaps the sunlight was too glaring. Xiao Cheng covered his eyes with his hand, but a small patch of reddened skin was still visible under his clearly defined fingers.
Nian Nian was too skilled at teasing. He was no match for him.
He decided to call him his wife out of respect!
Xiao Cheng’s happiness was apparent when he returned to the dormitory that evening. Fang Hui could tell immediately that the two had probably reconciled.
“Did you and Nian Nian make up?”
“Yeah.”
Xiao Cheng flashed a smile. “She’s very gentle and doesn’t mind that I’m not good with words.”
“Pfft.”
Fang Hui, irritated, put on his headphones and refused to talk to him.
Xiao Cheng was too absorbed in his happiness to notice Fang Hui’s mood.
That night, when it was time for their usual phone call, Xiao Cheng called Nian Nian, but he didn’t answer.
[Nian Nian: Wait a moment, Brother Cheng. I have something to do right now.]
Xiao Cheng didn’t think much of it. [I’ll wait for you.]
About ten minutes later, Nian Nian’s Moments updated with a new post.
Xiao Cheng clicked on it and saw a photo that didn’t show Nian Nian’s face, only a hand with long fingers and healthy pink fingertips. The angle was somewhat similar to the photo of flowers he had posted before.
But this time, it wasn’t flowers but a small kitten.
Nian Nian’s caption read: “A little kitten I met at school. It’s so cute and kept meowing at me. It must be hungry, so I gave it my bread that I was saving for breakfast tomorrow.”
Xiao Cheng finally got the hint and decided not to comment about buying another one.
Nian Nian gave his breakfast to the cat?
Does that mean he could buy breakfast for him?
How clever of him.
