The School Beauty from the Next Class Insisted I Confess - Chapter 24

Something was truly off with Xu Qingfeng tonight. No matter how many times she rethought it, she still couldn’t figure out the reason behind Xia Yiqiu’s abnormal behavior.

A person wrapped up like a caterpillar on the wide bed wriggled back and forth, finally coming to a stop.

“Let’s go memorize vocabulary.”

She really couldn’t sleep. If she read a book, she feared the night would fly by, so memorizing vocabulary was better.

She threw off the blanket and got out of bed. The person in the white T-shirt rubbed her messy hair, and her long arms easily grabbed the vocabulary list from the desk not far away.

In reality, these were university-level Band 6 words; she had already finished memorizing all the high school vocabulary in junior high.

This situation was a bit disorienting. She lazily held the book, leaning against the headboard, her thoughts already drifting into the heavens.

Yiqiu… she wouldn’t really be jealous, would she? She didn’t want her friend to have other, better friends. Naturally, she knew how sensitive girls could be, but it was the first time she realized she was this important—that Xia Yiqiu cared about her deeply.

The next second, her thoughts returned, and she argued against the idea. It shouldn’t be that serious; maybe she was just curious, plus she hadn’t taken her running.

“Sigh,” Xu Qingfeng thought. Sometimes, liking to overthink things wasn’t a good thing.

The surprise she felt when she learned Yiqiu wanted to run with her after school had been broken down by her excessive analysis, leaving only an anxiety about the unknown.

Never mind, I’ll take things as they come.

Xu Qingfeng tossed the book upward and went to sleep.

The next morning during morning reading, Xu Qingfeng arrived early as usual. She was holding her chin, deep in thought—a situation that hadn’t happened for a long time.

Gao Zhi thought her childhood friend’s habit of zoning out had finally stopped. She sat down in her seat.

“Qingfeng, what’s wrong?” Gao Zhi patted the silent Xu Qingfeng, who was staring out the window.

“Oh my gosh, what did you do last night?” Gao Zhi was genuinely startled by Xu Qingfeng when she turned her head. Those dark circles were truly a rare sight on her face.

“Contemplating life,” Xu Qingfeng didn’t want to say much.

“Hmm, indeed.” Gao Zhi nodded.

“Qingfeng—I’m telling you~, recently I’ve turned over a new leaf and thoroughly reflected on myself,” Gao Zhi playfully blinked her eyes, causing the muscles on the left side of her face to twitch. She made a pistol gesture with both hands and ‘shot’ Xu Qingfeng.

“Ah.” Xu Qingfeng suddenly played along with Gao Zhi’s action, clutching her chest and pretending to be hurt.

Just as Gao Zhi was getting excited, Xu Qingfeng’s expression changed. She stopped acting, started reading her book, and gave her a emotionless, “Hehe.”

She clearly didn’t believe in Gao Zhi’s antics; Gao Zhi’s three-minute attention span was completely untrustworthy.

Gao Zhi became invigorated, “You just wait. I’m definitely getting into the top twenty on this month’s exam.” Li Tian was coming for an exchange program next month, and Gao Zhi was studying hard, determined to break their one-message-a-week seal before Li Tian arrived.

Xu Qingfeng didn’t look at her but silently gave Gao Zhi a thumbs-up in her heart.

She was her childhood friend after all. Starting today, Gao Zhi also joined the little group during the lunch break. When Xia Yiqiu was explaining problems to Liang Hao at noon, she could teach Gao Zhi more. Diligent Gao Zhi and Liang Hao wouldn’t let go of any time they could use to seek knowledge.

Liang Hao was aiming for the top ten; Gao Zhi was aiming for the top twenty.

In fact, Xu Qingfeng’s science subjects were also excellent, but she liked history the most. Xu Qingfeng’s parents had no objections; she had always been a thoughtful child.

Xu Qingfeng sent a message in their trio’s small group, conveniently adding Gao Zhi to it.

Liang Hao, upon receiving the news, felt like she had struck gold. She wasn’t particularly fond of Gao Zhi, but being constantly stuck between those two—when they were good, it was sickeningly sweet; when it was awkward, it was like yesterday. Fortunately, Gao Zhi was here today, otherwise, she couldn’t imagine the atmosphere at lunch. All morning, Xia Yiqiu had been cold, occasionally discussing the girl from yesterday with her.

“Haohao, what do you think that Zhao Younin wants to do?” Recalling the provocative look from last night, Xia Yiqiu was annoyed by someone for the first time.

Liang Hao really wanted to tell her, Child, she wants to steal your person, but she couldn’t be that direct.

“Perhaps? She likes Xu Qingfeng?” Liang Hao said this cautiously.

Yes, she saw Xia Yiqiu’s expression change.

“Oh, is that so?” So it was true. The girl’s eyes were not as gentle as usual, and a flash of determination crossed them.

“Then it depends on whether others like her.”

She wants to cut me off and steal my person? No way!

Even if she couldn’t control who someone liked, Xia Yiqiu still felt resentment when facing Xu Qingfeng. This oblivious dummy, does she really need me to confess first?

I want her to say ‘like’ first.

Lunch at the cafeteria.

Gao Zhi was holding her tray when Liang Hao called out to her.

“Come, sit next to me.” Liang Hao pressed her down across from Xu Qingfeng and Xia Yiqiu.

“Starting today, you’ll be with me, Sister Liang, at noon,” Liang Hao declared grandly. Finally, someone was accompanying her. Now she could take a breather while eating.

“Oh, okay.” Gao Zhi nodded.

“But Sister Liang, don’t pat me; I’m a person who keeps to myself,” Gao Zhi declared her loyalty to Li Tian to Liang Hao.

Oops. Liang Hao stopped her motion and tugged on Gao Zhi’s clothes next to her, signaling her to be quiet.

“Don’t talk, eat quickly.” Gao Zhi, who was now eating with her head down following her new boss, Sister Liang, looked confused.

Xu Qingfeng across the table didn’t sense anything wrong. After all, she hadn’t yet realized the true reason for Xia Yiqiu’s unhappiness last night.

“Look, how steadfast Gao Zhi’s liking is,” Xia Yiqiu said sourly from the side.

What is this supposed to mean? Gao Zhi was indeed quite fond of Li Tian.

“It is quite steadfast,” Xu Qingfeng nodded her head many times like a pecking chick.

“So, some people should learn from her.”

“Huh?” Xu Qingfeng was unsure. Using her intelligent brain, she concluded, Does Yiqiu want us to learn from Gao Zhi?

“Actually, I think if it were me, I’d be about the same as Gao Zhi.” Xu Qingfeng substituted Gao Zhi and Li Tian’s roles with herself and Xia Yiqiu. Her fondness for Xia Yiqiu was no less than Gao Zhi’s for Li Tian, though she didn’t know if Xia Yiqiu liked her.

Clearly, she misunderstood. The speaker wasn’t referring to this.

Seeing that she still didn’t get it, “No, Zhao Younin was pulling and tugging at you, and you didn’t even refuse.”

So it really was about that! Xu Qingfeng understood. Yiqiu had a very strong sense of possessiveness over her friends.

She liked this, but she truly hadn’t meant to.

“Yiqiu, I really pulled my hand away later, and besides, didn’t you say talking to strangers was interesting? I just tried it that one time,” Xu Qingfeng pleaded for forgiveness with a wronged expression.

And she’s still bringing it up! This was a boomerang right to the forehead. Xia Yiqiu truly regretted the statement she made that day. One time wasn’t enough? It’s best that conversations with such fluttering girls never happen again.

Liang Hao pulled Gao Zhi’s head lower. Please ignore us, continue.

“That depends on who it is. She has ill intentions toward you.” Xia Yiqiu looked at the quail-like Xu Qingfeng with disdain.

“Huh? Me?” Xu Qingfeng pointed at herself. How is that possible? She didn’t think she had that much charm.

Gao Zhi was completely restless. Her eyes lit up as she looked at Liang Hao for answers. At this moment, she dared not speak at all. The atmosphere was so strange, those two looked like a quarreling couple.

Liang Hao nodded at Gao Zhi, agreeing with Xia Yiqiu’s statement, and widened her eyes, sending a signal for the other party to maintain good behavior and not speak.

Gao Zhi kept her mouth tightly shut, listening intently. She didn’t want to miss such major gossip. Xu Qingfeng definitely wouldn’t tell her afterward.

“Yes, it’s you.” Xia Yiqiu watched Xu Qingfeng’s incredulous expression, her mood slightly improving. She smiled, waiting for this person’s next reply.

“Impossible. I’ve had no contact with her besides that time in the library,” Xu Qingfeng stated confidently.

Xia Yiqiu simply put down her chopsticks. “That year when the apricot blossoms were drizzling, others haven’t forgotten you.”

Xu Qingfeng was not a fickle emperor. “No, there must be a mistake.”

Xia Yiqiu narrowed her eyes playfully. “You don’t believe me? Should I help you ask tonight?”

“No, that’s too impolite.” Xu Qingfeng shook her head.

“Perhaps you won’t need to wait for me to ask. Just watch.” Xia Yiqiu wasn’t worried about the other person confessing. She had already given this dummy a heads-up and believed Xu Qingfeng would be careful in future interactions. She was quite confident in this dummy.

Besides, tonight, she would handle everything.

Xu Qingfeng felt a little uneasy. “Yiqiu, what are you planning? How about we discuss it together first?”

“You don’t need to ask about this. Just leave it to me,” Xia Yiqiu smiled mischievously.

“Ah, okay.” Whatever Yiqiu said, so be it.

That’s it? No more arguing? Liang Hao and Gao Zhi hadn’t had enough.

Xu Qingfeng silently finished her meal. Now that the misunderstanding was cleared up, what else was there to worry about?

After the meal, Gao Zhi sent a message to Liang Hao.

Gao Zhi: Got it. Should we go together tonight?

Liang Hao: Got it.

They confirmed their plan, put down their phones, and continued studying.

During the break of the evening self-study session.

Xu Qingfeng and Xia Yiqiu went to the track together and saw Zhao Younin stretching in the distance.

They were about to greet her first, but Zhao Younin already appeared in front of them.

“Student Xu, you’re here.” Her tone was very light and cheerful. Then she turned to Xia Yiqiu, “This must be Student Xia. Hello, my name is Zhao Younin. I presume Qingfeng has already introduced me.” Zhao Younin extended her hand. Her actions were all poised and natural, not like an attitude toward a rival in love.

Xia Yiqiu’s internal alarm bells went off. She called her Qingfeng! This person is a bit much.

Xu Qingfeng, on the other hand, was looking at her with her eyes, saying, See? I told you she was just a friend.

Unwilling to engage with the silly Xu Qingfeng, the person opposite was the priority.

On the surface, there was no hostility between the two. “Hello, I’m Xia Yiqiu. It’s nice to meet you.”

The three finished stretching and started running. Xia Yiqiu didn’t enjoy exercising, but that didn’t mean she was bad at sports. She had won second place in the high school girls’ 800-meter race in her first year; the first place was a specialized sports student.

Tonight, the number of people envied by those around them increased by one. A person who runs and chats at the same time is simply terrifying.

“Student Xia, why are you running too? It’s not often seen,” Zhao Younin made the first move.

“Oh, I came to keep my girlfriend company while she runs,” Xia Yiqiu said very casually and naturally.

Xu Qingfeng’s brain immediately crashed. Gao Zhi and Liang Hao, who were secretly running behind and listening, almost stumbled and fell.

It’s that exciting?!

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