Confessing To The School Queen In Front Of The Whole School - Chapter 40

“I think she’s beautiful, with a serene and gentle demeanor. You can tell she’d make a great girlfriend. Sorry! I like her more—a lot more than your liking!”

“I will love Tao Yun for the rest of my life!”

Xia Meng finished her fierce declaration and ignored the few stunned people.

She glared at Gong Jiahui: “Why are you filming!”

Gong Jiahui held up her phone: “How should I put it, I just couldn’t help myself…”

Even though she was being glared at, she didn’t put her phone away.

That day, the sun was bright, and the students had just entered their lunch break. Among such a large crowd, not a single person thought to record the scene, making those who missed the event incredibly regretful.

Gong Jiahui was one of them.

After learning about the incident, she had intentionally or unintentionally observed Xia Meng.

What kind of girl could so boldly and publicly declare her love for another girl?

A love that was passionate like the sun, regardless of the consequences, made Gong Jiahui incredibly curious. This is why she had uncontrollably brought up the subject of dating, purely to satisfy her curiosity.

Her result was miserable; she was taught a lesson.

She also realized that there was a huge difference between genuine affection and a mere joke.

This time, it was Xia Meng’s turn to lecture her, but Gong Jiahui just wouldn’t put away her phone!

She even gloated: She’s getting agitated, she’s getting agitated.

Gong Jiahui understood that Xia Meng’s affection was straightforward and unconcealed.

That’s why she could declare her love in front of the whole school, and why she would step forward to express her feelings to anyone who tried to talk to Tao Yun.

Who could compete with that…

The few people who had approached Tao Yun were instantly dumbfounded, each one of them struck silent.

Seeing Xia Meng’s eyes turn red with anxiety, fiercely blocking them and not allowing them even a glance at Tao Yun, they were stunned for a long time before finally managing to choke out: “Well, we wish you happiness.”

With that, they fled in haste.

How could they not leave? They couldn’t dismiss this person as merely childish; didn’t they see the person behind her smiling brighter than a reflective diamond?

They forgave themselves for their limited vocabulary as jocks.

In any case, they knew that this was a matter of mutual affection and not for them to judge.

Xia Meng loved Tao Yun.

Tao Yun also loved her.

Xia Meng saw them leave and then turned to attack Gong Jiahui again.

She was like a rabid dog, biting anyone she saw: “Quickly, delete the video!”

Gong Jiahui: “I won’t delete it, I won’t delete it!”

She wanted the rest of the school to witness this beautiful love story.

She had missed the school incident, but this time, the training hall event was a private, VIP viewing!

She was satisfied and refused to delete it no matter what! Only by knowing how to share can one gain more good fortune!

Xia Meng reached out to snatch the phone.

Tao Yun pressed her shoulder down: “Calm down.”

Xia Meng let out a whimpering sound.

She was incredibly wronged.

It wasn’t that she couldn’t calm down, but if she did, her face would start burning. She had only experienced this feeling during a thirty-nine-degree fever, feeling like she was about to burn herself out.

Everyone else was oblivious, but this time, her feelings were clear and genuine: a true affection.

It wasn’t a mission; she simply loved Tao Yun.

Knowing it was one thing, but saying it herself was another.

Xia Meng yielded to Tao Yun’s strength and became docile.

Then she heard Tao Yun’s smiling voice: “I like you too.”

A seemingly false confession had led both people to complete their own internal psychological journey.

Xia Meng’s eyes widened. She internally exclaimed, Holy cow, and then smiled. She whispered: “I know.”

You’ve always liked me, haven’t you?

That’s why you’ve been so good to me and made me fall in love with you. Although I don’t know when you started harboring these wicked intentions, I will always be the proactive one!

A small flower seemed to be perpetually swaying above Xia Meng’s head.

Gong Jiahui was glad she hadn’t put her phone down or stopped recording.

The feeling of having the exclusive scoop on a public announcement was extraordinary, and she was ecstatic.

“Let’s go, time for training.”

Xia Meng was like she was on adrenaline, venting all her energy on the track.

The coach saw this and repeatedly blew his whistle, telling her to stop, explaining that this training method was incorrect, and that she should blah blah blah blah.

Hilariously, Xia Meng wasn’t listening at all. She had a surge of energy that, if not fully vented, felt like it would suffocate her.

The coach spoke a few times, and seeing he couldn’t get through to her, he simply let Xia Meng continue running.

She was truly like a Husky, unleashed by its owner, running wild.

The coach put his hands on his hips and asked Gong Jiahui: “You go to the same school. Is she always like this?”

Gong Jiahui subtly glanced over at Tao Yun, thinking, the source is right there.

In the viewing area, Tao Yun was solving problems.

She vaguely recalled the time in the cafeteria when Xia Meng didn’t wait for her response and mentioned the physics competition.

On an impulse, Tao Yun had agreed.

In fact, she had planned to refuse that time. As sensitive as Tao Yun was, how could she not see that the girl wasn’t truly in love? She suspected it was probably a game of Truth or Dare.

But she found the person so cute.

So, she kept thinking, I really want to take her home, I really want to take her home.

She used the physics competition as an excuse to indefinitely postpone the rejection. Then she noticed that Xia Meng blushed every time she looked at her, which made her heart flutter.

Perhaps it wasn’t Truth or Dare, but genuine affection.

She was completely and tightly wrapped in Xia Meng’s affection and couldn’t help but be a little kinder to her, and then a little kinder still.

Tao Yun realized her mind was completely off the physics problems.

She simply spun her pen to relax and looked at Xia Meng on the track. She was wearing her track uniform, revealing her toned calves, and running forward with a flushed face.

Xia Meng had excellent stamina.

Tao Yun narrowed her eyes.

She loved Xia Meng, but she couldn’t openly declare her love to everyone as Xia Meng did.

There were other people on the track. They were first attracted by Tao Yun and then by Xia Meng.

Finally, they watched Xia Meng intently and exclaimed: “This girl has great stamina.”

Yes, her stamina is so good, you wouldn’t be able to tell at all that her remaining survival time is insufficient.

The system poured cold water on her.

Xia Meng had been running for a while, and the splash of cold water was effective; she was thoroughly cooled down.

She started resting, taking small sips from her bottle of mineral water. Seeing Tao Yun studying diligently, she internally checked the time.

The physics competition was only two weeks away.

She had been seeing Tao Yun prepare diligently during this time, and Tao Yun had still made sure to spend time with her whenever possible. At first, Xia Meng only wanted to hold on until Tao Yun’s physics competition was over.

She wanted to see Tao Yun win first place.

Then, unknowingly, she also wanted to prepare for the sports meet.

Now she was even more ambitious: she wanted a future with Tao Yun.

She wanted to live.

Xia Meng, Isn’t there any way to gain a longer survival time?

She started becoming anxious about the occasional missions that only rewarded a few extra days each time. She cautiously tried to call out to the mission system in her mind.

Hello? Mission system, can you hear me?

It can’t hear you; it has no intelligence. You can only annoy me.

Xia Meng spat silently.

Gong Jiahui jogged over, and as an athlete herself, she started envying Xia Meng’s good stamina: “I’m telling you, it’s a waste if you don’t become an athlete.”

Xia Meng was distracted.

Gong Jiahui didn’t notice her inattentiveness and continued: “Look, I got into Class 2 because of my athlete status. If you also become an athlete, you can definitely be in the same class as Tao Yun.”

“Your grades are pretty good, too.”

Xia Meng glanced at her: “My grades were brought up by Tao Yun’s tutoring.”

Gong Jiahui: …

Why did that sound like bragging?

She didn’t think too much of it and played along: “Then being in the same class would be even better.”

“Next semester is Grade 11, and classes will be reorganized. Think about it.”

Gong Jiahui frantically promoted the idea. She felt that the physical education teacher would also love this promising talent, and finding out now wasn’t too late.

Xia Meng was melancholic: “Grade 11—that’s so far away.”

The air conditioning in the training hall was strong. Even by the track, after resting for a while, she started to feel cold.

Xia Meng put down her water bottle, planning to run a few more laps before going home with Tao Yun. Just as she set the bottle down, she heard Gong Jiahui’s voice: “It’s not long at all; time flies by in the blink of an eye.”

Xia Meng froze.

She didn’t say anything and started running again.

This time, it wasn’t to vent her surging emotions, but a chilling need, feeling that if she didn’t run, she would start to feel unbearable discomfort.

After training ended, Tao Yun waited for her in the lounge. Xia Meng went to shower and changed back into the clothes she had arrived in. She carried her bag to find Tao Yun.

Tao Yun was looking at her phone.

There was no one else in the lounge. She was sitting alone among a dozen tables, and the vast space was incredibly quiet. Xia Meng quietly walked over.

She suddenly remembered that her phone’s wallpaper was still a blurry picture she had found on the school forum.

The person was right in front of her; why rely on the low-resolution image from the school forum to appease herself?

Xia Meng took out her phone. She had mentioned taking a picture by the announcement wall before.

One photo wouldn’t hurt. So, with a “click,” Tao Yun’s photo appeared on her phone.

Tao Yun looked up: “Remember to turn off the shutter sound when you take a candid photo.”

Xia Meng quickly changed her wallpaper and put her phone away, replying righteously: “I did it openly!”

Yes, yes, you did it openly.

Tao Yun closed the phone’s browser, not letting Xia Meng see what she was looking at.

She had been watching the video Gong Jiahui posted on the school forum and also saw the numerous screams and blessings in the comments below. Thankfully for Xia Meng, time was short, and she hadn’t had time to look at the other threads.

Tao Yun waved Xia Meng over.

Xia Meng held her bag of dirty clothes: “Aren’t we leaving?”

Tao Yun: “Come and sit for a bit.”

Xia Meng blinked, then hesitantly walked over and sat across from her, displaying the epitome of shyness.

Tao Yun: …

Now was not the time to be shy.

You are in a mutually loving relationship.

Tao Yun moved closer. She leaned towards Xia Meng and did something she had wanted to do for a long time.

There was no one in the training hall. Tao Yun was careful, afraid of disturbing anyone. The last time, it was just a quick brush and they were interrupted; this time, she wasn’t afraid.

Tao Yun looked into Xia Meng’s eyes, which were as clear as they were under the sun that day. She said softly: “I love you.”

Xia Meng’s breath hitched.

She opened her mouth: “I love you more!” She said it with absolute certainty.

Tao Yun chuckled gently. Fine, you love me more.

She leaned in and kissed her.

A girl’s lips were soft and warm. How could they just touch and separate? They had to keep kissing.

After all, there was no one else, right?

Xia Meng felt that the training hall was a little noisy.

Thump, thump, thump—it was all the sound of her own heart beating. She grabbed Tao Yun’s hand and passionately kissed her back. When they separated, their breaths mingled, the hot air lingering.

Xia Meng: “A photo, I want to take one more.”

The wallpaper had to be a photo of them together, Xia Meng insisted.

Tao Yun didn’t refuse, so the two leaned against each other and took another photo with a click. Xia Meng showed a big smile, taking up half the screen.

She changed her wallpaper in front of Tao Yun and said, “You should change yours, too!”

Tao Yun handed her phone over.

Then she suddenly remembered that she had secretly set Xia Meng’s photo as her wallpaper… Soon, she saw Xia Meng look up in disbelief, her gaze shocked, her pupils trembling.

This photo…