Dedicated to studying, yet forced into a chaotic situation.

Chapter 86 Even though you hate me, I still came to find you.

"Yes, I have someone I like." Xu Chaomu looked at her.

Under the streetlights, those cool eyes were sparkling with light, so vivid they seemed to be tinged with desire, making them exceptionally alluring.

Shi Sui instinctively wanted to ask him who he liked.

I'm so curious! I never imagined that a top student would have someone he likes, and I've never seen him show any particular interest in any girl or boy.

Forget it, it's better not to be too gossipy.

Shi Sui still hasn't recovered from the shock of Song Xinying saying she liked her.

"Oh, you have someone you like." Shi Sui accepted the news. "If you don't tell me, I won't ask. Don't confess to just anyone. It'll be very distressing if the other person doesn't accept you."

"Hmm?" Xu Chaomu carefully observed her expression.

The girl was not as lively and bright as usual; instead, her brows were slightly furrowed, and her eyes had lost their usual luster, making her look like a little bitter gourd.

He paused for a moment, then guessed, "Did someone confess their feelings to you?"

Shi Sui nodded.

"Is it Chi Yan?" Xu Chaomu asked.

"No, no," Shi Sui quickly denied, the boy's face flashing through her mind as he left, and added, "He doesn't like me."

Xu Chaomu didn't speak, but gave a helpless and bitter smile.

She couldn't even tell that Chi Yan liked her.

Then she probably didn't realize that he liked her.

How slow!

Shi Sui continued, "It's Song Xinying. Song Xinying just confessed to me. She said she likes me and wants to date me."

Xu Chaomu felt completely relieved. It turned out that Song Xinying had confessed her feelings to him. He didn't think Song Xinying was a threat.

Shi Sui: "But I don't want to be in a relationship at all. Studying is more important."

“Studying and dating are not contradictory,” Xu Chaomu said. “A good relationship can help you improve. Dating someone who is good at studying will also make you a better person.”

A hint of surprise flashed across Shi Sui's face. She was somewhat surprised that he actually supported dating. But thinking about it, it made sense. Xu Chaomu had someone he liked, so he probably wanted to date too.

Oh no, she's confided in the wrong person.

I should have gone to Pei Shuoxun. Pei Shuoxun is good at socializing, and many people have confessed their feelings to him. He must be very good at rejecting people tactfully.

Seeing that her expression suddenly turned regretful, Xu Chaomu asked cautiously, "What's wrong?"

Shi Sui lowered her head and said, "I still think studying is more important, and I don't want to be in a relationship."

"Then," Xu Chaomu looked at her and asked, "when do you think is a good time to start dating?"

"At least, at least after graduating from high school, I guess, but I'm not sure." Shi Sui thought about it seriously. "These things depend on fate, anyway, it's not something I can think about right now."

"If fate brings us together, is it okay to start dating now?"

Shi Sui was stunned for a moment, and when she looked up, she met the boy's deep gaze. She shook her head decisively: "No, everyone said it has to be at least after graduation."

Xu Chaomu nodded, her eyes filled with laughter, and her voice gentle: "Then I'll confess after I graduate from high school."

Shi Sui didn't understand what he meant at all. She thought about it seriously and said, "I've already made it clear to Song Xinying that studying is important. She probably won't insist on liking me anymore. I don't want to lose her as a friend. I hope that when school starts next week, we can be like before and pretend that the confession never happened."

Xu Chaomu nodded, and saw a bright smile reappear on the girl's face.

"Oh, right," Shi Sui remembered, "Xu Chaomu, you said this afternoon that you had something to tell me, what was it?"

"That's all," Xu Chaomu said after thinking for a moment.

"Ok?"

After a two-second silence, Xu Chaomu said, "Could you accompany me for a walk around the campus?"

“Okay,” Shi Sui readily agreed.

They walked a few steps side by side, and a cool evening breeze blew in their faces. Shi Sui heard a slight cough and looked to the side.

"Xu Chaomu, are your hands cold? Let me hold your hand?" She reached out her hand to him.

Although her body temperature wasn't very high, it was at least enough to keep him warm.

Without hesitation, Xu Chaomu took her hand, his eyes smiling, and asked in a hoarse voice, "Can I hold your hand forever?"

"Of course not, you have to let go when we get to the dorm." Shi Sui said seriously, "But when we get to the dorm, remind me so I can get you a rechargeable hot water bottle. It's getting cold, so don't catch a cold."

"you are so kind to me."

“We’re friends,” Shi Sui said, taking it all for granted.

"But I just want to be the most special one." He held her hand tightly, soft and warm, making her want to cling to it.

A special friend? Shi Sui was taken aback.

A friend is a friend, humph, she won't make any exceptions.

Shi Sui smoothly guided the conversation to discuss studying and exam techniques.

*

Chi Yan returned to the villa with red eyes all the way.

The driver, Xiao Huang, didn't dare to speak the whole way. After all, the red-eyed killer was really terrifying, and he was afraid that if he said the wrong thing, the young master would kill him in a fit of rage.

"Pack your things." Chi Yan said expressionlessly, pointing to the items in the villa. "Move out tonight."

The driver, Xiao Huang, had a lot of questions he wanted to ask, and his mind was racing.

Why move back? Where to? Back to our ancestral home?

It's been so long since I've seen the young master's little wife. Why don't you bring her to stay with you anymore? Have you broken up?

But he dared not ask any questions; he just focused on doing his work.

After calling the housekeeper and making arrangements, the driver, Xiao Huang, turned around and saw that the young master had gone to walk the dog.

In his sixteen years of life, Chi Yan had never felt so sad, angry, and resentful as he did today, yet he was helpless.

He felt like he was really going crazy.

If Shi Sui doesn't like him, that's none of his business. Why should he let someone's feelings for him dictate his life?

Why should his emotions be controlled by her?

He misunderstood that she liked him, so what? The whole school said she was pursuing him, so it's normal for him to misunderstand!

There's nothing to be ashamed of.

It's just a misunderstanding that someone likes you.

It's just a misunderstanding that the person you like likes you back.

It's just a misunderstanding that the person you like likes you back, but it turns out they don't like you back.

It's just a misunderstanding that the person you like likes you back, but it turns out they don't like you back.

What's there to be sad about?

The husky ran wildly, barking happily, completely oblivious to its owner's sorrowful emotions behind it, until it was exhausted after walking its owner around and around.

The boy, as if soulless, kept his head down, immersed in his own little world.

The husky nudged his leg.

Chi Yan pursed her lips, trying hard to suppress the stinging in her eyes. After a thousand thoughts swirling in her mind, she made a decision.

He crouched down, hugged the big dog, and said sadly, "She doesn't like me, and I don't like her anymore..."

"We'll never see her at school again, who would still like her..."

"She's just a bit pretty and has a nice personality. I like every little thing about her. What's so great about that? I'm handsome too, I'm great, and I'm likable in every way. Why don't you like me?"

"If she doesn't like it, she doesn't like it. Who cares if she does..." (bursts into tears)

"I hate her so much..." (brainwashing)

"She is the person I hate the most..." (Hypnosis)

"If...if I were to run into her..." Chi Yan's eyes reddened as she angrily made her decision, "I would—"

"Chi Yan." It sounded like someone was calling him.

How could that be? Shi Sui would never come looking for him.

Only when the husky twisted its body did Chi Yan release his grip on the big dog and look up.

"Chi Yan, even though you hate me," Shi Sui said softly, cautiously meeting his gaze, "I still came to find you."