His earlobes were slightly flushed.
I scratched my head, closed the page, and couldn't help but ask him, "Why did you suddenly bring this up?"
"You moved to the back row to have a quieter space; I understand."
He paused, looking directly at me. "If you have any problems with your studies, don't push yourself too hard. Right now... I have plenty of free time."
I didn't know how to respond and could only nod.
This person really only had studying on his mind.
"Okay... I will."
"Uh, I mean, you can wait a bit."
Sorry, I get restless if I don't play games for a day.
Besides, what's more appealing than gaming for a top student?
Zhang Sen simply responded with an "mm" and didn't say anything else before turning away.
I watched him return to his seat, feeling an indescribable sensation in my heart.
He didn't seem as cold as the rumors suggested.
Xue Yang's call came through directly, the sharp ringtone startled me quite a bit.
I covered my phone and escaped the classroom.
"Why did you take so long to answer?" Xue Yang's voice was as impatient as ever.
"I blocked you on WeChat and I'm not replying to your messages. What are you playing at, going missing?"
"You know very well." I responded coldly.
"Oh, it's only been a few days, and your temper has gotten worse."
His voice was unbearably noisy, even more unpleasant than a crow's caw.
"How's the plan going? I guess Zhang Sen isn't paying you any attention, right?"
I silently scoffed, "Plan? Zhang Sen is already interested in me. Are you satisfied now?"
There was silence on the other end for a few seconds before Xue Yang's voice suddenly grew serious.
"Really? He really likes you?"
"What else could it be?"
I laughed heartily, "Zhang Sen has started to notice me. Isn't that what you wanted?"
Xue Yang didn't respond immediately.
This really surprised me.
After a moment, a voice came from the other end of the phone: "I warn you, don't get too emotionally involved."
Xue Yang spoke, his tone carrying a hint of panic that he might not even be aware of.
Perhaps he was afraid that if I slipped out of his control, he wouldn't be able to get Li Xiaoxiao.
Thinking this, I hung up the phone.
True feelings?
I smiled.
With someone like Zhang Sen, who excels in both academics and character, even if there were some feelings involved, what could possibly come of it?
I couldn't predict the future, nor did I want to remain a pawn in this game.
In the following days, Xue Yang began to frequently inquire about my situation with Zhang Sen.
This truly added to the pressure.
I complained while tugging at the hair on my comb.
As for Zhang Sen, he seemed to gradually change as well.
It's hard to say, but he seems to be silently observing my every move.
Whenever I get close to him, his gaze skillfully shifts away from me, and once I walk away, it slowly returns.
Today's homework is particularly heavy. I stare at the blackboard, feeling overwhelmed.
I didn't even realize when Zhang Sen had come to my side.
He spoke calmly, "Have you been in touch with Xue Yang a lot lately?"
I felt a tightness in my chest, but quickly maintained my composure on the surface. "Not much, why?"
Zhang Sen stared into my eyes, as if trying to determine whether I was lying.
"Are you hiding something from me?"
I tried hard to appear unconcerned. "How could that be? I'm just a top student. If I had anything going on, how could it escape your keen eyes?"
He frowned slightly and didn't press further. "Xue Yang isn't a good person. If you need help with anything, you can tell me."
He paused, as if there was something he felt he had to say next.
"And also, don't call me top student. My name is Zhang Sen."
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