Chapter 985 - Peace (1/2)

Translator: Henyee Translations  Editor: Henyee Translations

When the sky turned dark, the students of No.1 Middle School just ended their night revision. The school was lit up and bustling, with a huge crowd near the supper place and convenient store. The days were getting warmer and more students were buying ice cream and chilled drinks.

This atmosphere in No.1 Middle School was a stark contrast to when Qin Mo and Jiang Zuo had first arrived. At this moment, the students were all released and the streets were filled with people. Some discussing the questions and others were planning their weekend shopping trip.

Xue Yaoyao wanted to use this chance to game at the internet cafe since she had made pracitizing her hand speed a daily habit. But she hadn’t expected to be stopped by a guy that she was friendly with.

The boy belonged to her neighboring class. He stood in front of her, tall and handsome with a basketball in his arm. He was the perfect sunshine hunk with good personality. When he smiled, his two front teeth would show, adding points to his overall appearance.

This sort of guy was indeed highly sought after in their school. Hence, Xue Yaoyao hadn’t expected to be stopped by him, with two of his friends standing behind him.

“We’re having a match soon. Do you want to watch?” he asked.

Xue Yaoyao still held a book in her hand as she laughed lightly and rejected his offer.

The boy chuckled. “Forget it, let me change my question. You, do you want to be my girlfriend?”

Xue Yaoyao paused, she glanced up and was about to reject him when suddenly, an enigmatic voice came from behind her. “Yaoyao, Auntie doesn’t want you to date so young and No.1 Middle School doesn’t allow relationships.”

Xue Yaoyao froze. She didn’t have to turn to know who it was.

The boy who had just confessed caught sight of the cigarette from afar as the charismatic Jiang Zuo strolled over. His eyes widened in shock. “Young Master Jiang.”

Jiang Zuo walked over, a cigarette in one hand. He placed the other onto Xue Yaoyao’s shoulders naturally as he whispered, “Why aren’t you telling your classmate you are restricted from being in a relationship for the next three years? Mmh?”

Xue Yaoyao felt herself stiffen. She knew Jiang Zuo was reminding her of their agreement. She couldn’t have a boyfriend in the next three years, a term they had agreed on from the start.

The boy wasn’t aware. He really believed she couldn’t date because high school was a sensitive period. His gaze dimmed.

Xue Yaoyao watched him. This was the first time someone had confessed to her. In the past, she was a wallflower that no one saw. She glanced up and started, “I’m sorry…”

The boy laughed, cutting her off. “It’s alright, you’re planning to go C University, right? I’ll apply to that school as well.”

This time, Xue Yaoyao was truly caught off guard. That was something she had said very long ago, before she had lost weight and before she had become an official member of Supreme Alliance. Moreover, it hadn’t been long since she had returned to school. “How do you know…”

The boy looked at her, his gaze deep and sincere. “The first time I noticed you was when you were helping your young brother pack his bag, it felt warm and tender. Ever since then, I started becoming curious about you and started to find out more.”

Xue Yaoyao paused. She had never expected anyone to notice her back then. Moreover, he had always been a hot topic among girls.

He noticed her gaze and chuckled, a flush creeping up his face. “You probably forgot but there was once when I injured myself from a soccer game. I sat near the railing and when you walked past, you handed me a band aid and helped washing my wound. Back then, I wanted to confess, I wanted to tell you I really like you. Xue Yaoyao, I really like you a lot.”

Xue Yaoyao’s gaze turned glazed as she looked into his bright eyes. She wasn’t the girl he thought her to be, he deserved someone better. At the very least, he deserved someone who hadn’t gotten into an agreement with someone else…

Jiang Zuo stood beside Xue Yaoyao. His fingers tightened unconsciously as he watched him, his chest felt stuffy and tight as he watched her expression. It seemed as though he was really going to lose something.

He grabbed onto Xue Yaoyao’s hand, his smile devilish. “She won’t be going to C University, she will only be going to A University and… I forgot to tell you, in reality, we are in a relationship.”

Jiang Zuo tugged on her, pulling her into her embrace before pressing down with a kiss, which was a light and fleeting touch.

In that instant, the boy froze to the spot. He felt his throat closing up, it was congested and bitter. Jiang Zuo didn’t allow him to speak, pulling Xue Yaoyao away.

The entire time, there were many people turning to look at them.

“Is that Young Master Jiang?”

“Yes, it really is!”

“Why is Young Master Jiang here? Is he here with Young Master Qin to do a speech for the graduating students?”

“That was ages ago, Young Master Jiang doesn’t come often.”

“Isn’t he holding onto Xue Yaoyao? Wasn’t she chasing Young Master Jiang back then? I heard she did all sorts of embarrassing things which irritated him but now…”

“Don’t you know?”

“What is it?”

“Xue Yaoyao’s mother married into the Jiang family, he is probably here to bring her home. Stop believing all those gossips. Even though Xue Yaoyao indeed liked him, she never did anything. But someone seemed to have leaked her diary entries. Everyone has crushes, it would be too much if you continue to spread such false rumors.”

“Now that sounds much better. Even though I don’t hate Xue Yaoyao, she shouldn’t be chasing my Young Master Jiang. The distance between them is way too big…”

Xue Yaoyao listened to their discussion but none of it seemed to have an impact on her. She had probably gotten used to it after hearing it for such a long time. At the same time, she knew any fuss she made would just embarrass Jiang Zuo. It wasn’t necessary. Her mind seemed calmer, resulting in her handling things differently.

“There isn’t anyone around, you can let go of me,” said Xue Yaoyao emotionlessly after they had left the campus. She had to take care of her hand now. It wasn’t because she was spoilt tough, it was because of the important match she had tomorrow. The finals, they were finally there.