Confessing To The School Queen In Front Of The Whole School - Chapter 39

“You like her too?”

Mom Xia never interfered with her children’s spending; once the money was given out, it was their pocket money, and she had no right to meddle.

This was the first time Mom Xia had chased up on what was going on.

Xia Meng was breaking out in a cold sweat, feeling that she shouldn’t have asked for that hundred yuan.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have called Mom Xia, nor would she have been caught red-handed. Her hand holding the phone was constantly trembling, scared stiff: “It’s nothing, Mom. I have something to do; I’ll hang up now.”

“Xia! Meng!”

Before Xia Meng could hang up, Mom Xia called her full name with a cold laugh.

Being called by one’s full name by a parent exerted a considerable sense of pressure. Xia Meng instantly burst into tears: “Mom! Please hear my defense!”

You still have a very important matter.

The System reminded her.

Only then did Xia Meng remember that after coming home last night, she had finished her homework and gone straight to bed, forgetting to ask Mom Xia about a job for Tao Yun’s mother. Since she was going to ask about a job, clearing things up was only a matter of time.

So, Xia Meng calmed down and began to defend—no, explain—herself to Mom Xia.

She said, “Do you still remember Tao Yun?”

Mom Xia deleted the text message and replied “you’re welcome” to the hotel manager.

Then, hearing Xia Meng’s defense, she raised an eyebrow and recalled the child, Tao Yun.

A child who was flawless in every gesture and highly suitable to be groomed as a successor. She had even thought about taking her in as a goddaughter, so the impression was very deep.

So deep that she originally felt nothing was wrong with Xia Meng, but now looking at Xia Meng, she began to worry about her lack of ambition.

Hearing Tao Yun’s name, Mom Xia permitted Xia Meng’s defense.

Xia Meng continued, “Tao Yun’s mother is not in good health, and her maternal uncle’s family has been taking great care of her, so I thought I’d help out.”

This kind of thing—helping her wife’s family—Xia Meng, at her young age, already had the ideological awareness! Relying on the fact that she was speaking the truth, she didn’t just stop being timid; she started getting bold.

“So! I also want you to arrange an easier job for Tao Yun’s mother.” I hope you won’t be unreasonable!

Otherwise, she would kneel and beg.

Xia Meng said, “Please, beautiful Mom. If there’s nothing dragging the family down, Tao Yun can focus more on her studies, right~”

Mom Xia found it amusing: “You’re not even pursuing Tao Yun, so why are you so concerned about her?”

Xia Meng: …

The one she was pursuing was Tao Yun.

Mom Xia thought for a moment: “We’ll talk about this when we meet.”

With this sentence from her mother, Xia Meng knew she was safe. Treating someone to a meal also counted as an explanation, and Mom Xia wouldn’t pursue the matter further.

Truly worthy of being her beautiful mother; she loved her.

After hanging up the phone, Xia Meng arranged a time with Tao Yun and immediately turned off her phone.

No matter how beautiful, she didn’t want to receive a call from her mother; it was too scary.

The System sighed.

If you don’t have a guilty conscience, you won’t be afraid of the police knocking. If you hadn’t done anything wrong, would you need to be scared of your mom calling you?

Xia Meng:

It’s the same principle as the most honest person feeling uneasy when they see a police officer.

They would always worry if they had done something wrong.

…

At the training facility.

Tao Yun was scheduled to arrive a little later. Because Xia Meng had already signed up and paid the fee, she quickly completed the process and became a seasonal member of the training facility, allowing unlimited practice within the next three months.

It sounded a lot like a gym, but unlike a regular gym, this place was a training facility for sports students or students with special sports skills.

The equipment was complete; they had everything for any type of training.

However, the training facility was not crowded, especially the track area, which was considered the least worthwhile place to spend money. Xia Meng stood by the swimming pool, watching a group of ladies in swimsuits train.

She watched with great interest.

A diving sister jumped into the pool, creating a tiny splash.

A sister who had finished her freestyle training wrapped herself in a towel, wiped her face, and left, greeting Xia Meng kindly when she saw her.

Xia Meng didn’t quite want to leave.

The System teased her.

It’s a good thing Tao Yun isn’t here.

Xia Meng was serious.

No, it would be better if Tao Yun were here!

The sisters were beautiful, but Tao Yun was more beautiful.

She wanted to see Tao Yun in a black swimsuit, especially since athletes’ swimsuits were made very tight, outlining a girl’s lovely body lines. Xia Meng felt greedy just thinking about it.

She admired these sisters for striving for their passion.

If Tao Yun came, it would be different.

She would truly forget the purpose of coming to the training facility and drag Tao Yun along for a life of reckless abandon, regardless of whether the person was willing or not—she’d just coax her into putting it on first.

Xia Meng felt extremely regretful.

After regretting, she ran to the locker room to change into her sportswear.

As she came out after changing, she bumped into a familiar, though not very close, acquaintance.

Gong Jiahui.

Xia Meng was not good at remembering people. Lu Xi was only remembered after the System reminded her and they had met several times. Why could she remember Gong Jiahui? Because of that startling joke she had made.

Xia Meng immediately retreated to the locker room, closed the door, and avoided seeing her.

Tao Yun hadn’t arrived yet. She couldn’t meet Gong Jiahui; that would be too much trouble.

She waited inside the locker room for a few minutes, figuring the person must have left, before opening the door again.

Upon opening the door, she saw the person flash a bright, white-toothed smile and greet her: “Why did you close the door when you saw me? I’ve been waiting by the door for a long time!”

Xia Meng kept backing away.

Hello! I don’t want to see you! Thank you! Goodbye!

Xia Meng’s eyes widened: “Why are you here?!”

Gong Jiahui was amused: “I was originally a sports specialist; it’s not strange for me to come here to train on weekends. Rather, it’s a coincidence that you’re here too.”

The person had a slightly darker, wheat-colored complexion, not at all what one would expect from someone training indoors.

Xia Meng thought it was absurd.

How could someone from Class Two be involved with her?

Xia Meng clutched the hem of her clothes. Even though the person had explained it was a joke at the time, Xia Meng still felt a bit uneasy and thus maintained a great distance from Gong Jiahui.

Gong Jiahui didn’t mind and asked, “Is Tao Yun here?”

Xia Meng: “Later…”

Gong Jiahui drew out the sound: “Oh—so she will come. You two really are inseparable. I don’t care, you guys are definitely together!”

Xia Meng snorted.

Gong Jiahui: “I signed up for the 1000-meter long-distance run for the sports meet. What about you?”

Xia Meng: I wonder if I can go back and change it to 800 meters now…

They had signed up for the same event, which meant their training venues were likely to be the same. Thinking of training with this person while Tao Yun had to wait for her in the lounge, Xia Meng couldn’t be happy.

She wished so much that she could replace Gong Jiahui with Tao Yun.

As soon as this thought popped up, after imagining Tao Yun in a swimsuit, Xia Meng also imagined Tao Yun with wheat-colored skin.

Damn, that was kind of sexy.

Xia Meng covered her nose and said glumly, “Me too.”

Gong Jiahui’s eyes lit up, just as Xia Meng had thought: “What a coincidence then. How about we train together?”

She could run, but she couldn’t hide.

She only came here to train on weekends. If she deliberately avoided her, this membership card would be completely wasted. Xia Meng could only go with Gong Jiahui’s invitation.

During the walk, they passed the main entrance of the training facility.

Xia Meng subconsciously looked over, wondering why Tao Yun hadn’t arrived yet.

Once Tao Yun arrived, she would start training and wouldn’t be able to greet Tao Yun. That would make her feel like the ritual wasn’t fulfilled, and she wouldn’t be motivated to train.

Thirteenth hour away from Tao Yun, she missed her.

Just as she was thinking this, Xia Meng saw Tao Yun’s figure at the entrance.

Not the black swimsuit she had imagined, nor the healthy wheat-colored skin. She was just wearing casual clothes, her skin fair, her aura cool and clear—a presence that drew attention wherever she walked.

She was so striking that as soon as she entered the training facility, staff members went up to talk to her.

And not just one. They were too eager, even for commission!

Xia Meng abandoned Gong Jiahui and rushed over.

Tao Yun brought a book, a notebook, and a pen—the set Xia Meng saw every time but could never remember the book title of.

Tao Yun was probably the only person who came to the training facility to study.

Even so, the staff member was still saying, “Are you here to try out a sport? We have a promotion now where you can try it for free for a day before deciding whether to buy a card.”

Xia Meng: How come you didn’t say anything when I bought my card!

She went up and grabbed Tao Yun.

The staff member thought someone was competing for the opportunity, but when they turned around, they saw a girl the same age as the attractive customer.

A friend!

A friend who had bought a card! The staff member became even more enthusiastic: “Your friend also has a card with us, so you can come often! If you have any questions, you can ask me!”

Xia Meng: “…”

She looked at Tao Yun pitifully. You can’t accept their sugar-coated cannonballs! If you need it, I can play the role of a salesperson too.

Hey, beautiful, want to check out swimming and fitness?

Or, an exclusive service is also an option.

Xia Meng started thinking nonsense again. She pulled Tao Yun to her side: “My friend is here to wait for me. She needs to study, and she needs quiet!”

So don’t bother her anymore!

The staff member left, disappointed.

Xia Meng stuck her tongue out behind their backs.

Tao Yun: “I’ll go with you to the training area first, and then go to the lounge.”

This was the sense of ritual Xia Meng wanted.

Xia Meng smiled with her crescent eyes: “Okay~”

With that, she led Tao Yun over, only to find that Gong Jiahui hadn’t left; she was actually standing there waiting! This left Xia Meng speechless.

Tao Yun was not surprised: “Hello.”

She also remembered this girl who had casually talked about dating and trying to snatch her away.

Gong Jiahui’s gaze fell on their clasped hands, and she felt that she shouldn’t have stopped to wait.

Why bother? She was just asking to be force-fed their couple-displaying affection.

She tasted a few bites and found it quite crunchy, so she didn’t intend to say goodbye: “You don’t need to wait in the lounge. There are viewing seats near the track where you can sit and watch.”

Tao Yun: “That sounds nice.”

Xia Meng stood next to Tao Yun, watching the two of them talk.

She was distracted.

She looked at her own hand, then at Tao Yun’s hand, and realized that Tao Yun was not only fair-faced, but her hands were even fairer.

She was instantly overshadowed.

While she was zoning out, another group came up to talk.

They were other patrons of the training facility, who came together. They were strongly built, looking like college students. As soon as they entered, they saw the three high school girls.

Especially Tao Yun, who was incredibly noticeable in this atmosphere of intense sports activity.

Not only were the staff members attracted to her, but everyone in the entire training facility couldn’t help but look at her.

Once they were spotted, someone stepped forward: “Beauties, what are you training for?”

Xia Meng glanced up, leaning against Tao Yun nonchalantly, as if she had no bones.

Tao Yun didn’t respond either. It was Gong Jiahui who frowned and spoke: “What we’re training for should be none of your business.”

What? Did they want to act as coaches?

This group didn’t intend to give up. The leader was persistent and went straight to ask Tao Yun: “Beauty, do you have a boyfriend?”

Xia Meng instantly flared up.

Phooey, shameless! But before Xia Meng could counterattack, she heard Tao Yun’s calm voice: “I’m sorry, I like girls.”

The person was stunned for a moment.

He probably thought it was just an excuse, and finding Tao Yun too beautiful, he continued to pester: “I’m just trying to make a friend—”

He hadn’t finished speaking when Xia Meng interrupted: “I like her!”

Xia Meng stared at the group with the aggressive gaze of someone claiming their prey. She looked at each one of them and repeated herself.

“I like her. She is mine.”