Su Muqing looked confused.
My mother sighed, "Don't worry, from now on we will be your support."
"If anyone dares to bully you, I won't let them off!"
Su Muqing remained puzzled.
Mr. Liu cleared his throat and said, "Chang Zhe, come out with me for a moment."
I followed Mr. Liu out of the Side Hall.
Mr. Liu looked at me and said, "Chang Zhe, I know all about your situation."
I responded with confusion, "Huh?"
Mr. Liu patted my shoulder reassuringly, "Don't worry, I will help you keep your secret."
"However, there's one thing I need your help with."
Curious, I asked, "What is it?"
Mr. Liu thought for a moment before saying, "You need to break up with Su Muqing in front of the entire academy..."
I was taken aback. "Break up?"
Mr. Liu nodded. "If you break up with Su Muqing in front of everyone at the academy, I can announce it as an official punishment from the academy."
"This way, we can protect Su Muqing's secret."
I was speechless.
Mr. Liu sighed and said, "Chang Zhe, if you don't want to do it, then forget it."
"I'll think of another way."
I pondered for a moment and replied, "I'll consider it."
Mr. Liu patted my shoulder again. "Alright."
"I'll wait for your news."
I returned to the Side Hall where my parents and Su Muqing were chatting.
As soon as they saw me return, they immediately fell silent.
My mother cleared her throat and said, "Son, I had a discussion with your father."
"You should break up with Su Muqing."
I was speechless.
My mother continued earnestly, "This is the only way to protect his secret."
I remained silent.
When school was over, in front of all the teachers and students at the academy, I announced that I was breaking up with Su Muqing.
The reason? To focus on preparing for the Imperial Examination and temporarily set aside romantic matters.
Everyone was stunned.
Liao Changting tugged at my sleeve and asked, "Chang Zhe, is Su Muqing a boy or a girl?"
I countered, "Have you ever seen a woman more beautiful than her?"
Liao Changting scratched his head, "No, I haven't."
"So, she is indeed a girl."
I was still speechless.
Liao Changting rolled his eyes and added, "But you know, if she's that pretty, it wouldn't be unacceptable if she were a boy."
I pushed him away and exclaimed, "You... stay away from me! Do you have some kind of special preference?"
After school, I left the academy with Su Muqing.
Just as we stepped out of the academy, I saw Xiao Wanyi surrounded by several girls confronting Su Muqing.
Xiao Wanyi sneered, "Su Muqing, I want to verify your identity!"
"Today, let's see who can save you!"
Su Muqing's face turned pale as she bit her lip and remained silent.
I shouted loudly and pulled out a long umbrella from my bookcase to block their path.
“Xiao Wanyi, what do you want to do?”
Seeing me grab the weapon, Xiao Wanyi turned pale with fear and ran away. Her friends followed suit.
I walked over to Su Muqing. “Are you okay?”
Su Muqing shook her head. “I’m fine.”
“Let’s go.”
I nodded. “Alright.”
Su Muqing and I headed home together. We didn’t speak a word along the way.
It wasn’t until we reached a fork in the road that Su Muqing suddenly spoke up.
“Lin Changzhe.”
I was taken aback and looked at Su Muqing.
She chuckled lightly. “Haven’t you always wanted to know if I’m a girl?”
I nodded. “Yeah.”
Su Muqing smiled again. “Let me be honest with you.”
“I’m not a girl; I’m a boy.”
Although I had suspected it for a while, hearing Su Muqing admit it outright still shocked me.
I stared at Su Muqing in disbelief. “You, why…”
Su Muqing smiled again. “Why am I dressed as a girl, right?”
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