Seeing that Liu Chang’an didn’t have anything to do, I thought he should say something. Ann Wan somewhat expectantly sat up straight, her heart racing.
The sound of schoolbooks being opened and pages being turned was loud and clear, while on the other side, Lin Xinhui was flipping through her book with a rustling sound. Further away, Miao Yingying occasionally turned her head, but Ann Wan wasn’t sure if she was staring at Lin Xinhui, who had apparently confessed her feelings and was now in a relationship.
There were people moving around in the classroom, and the sound of footsteps was loud and confusing. The trees outside the window swayed gently, as if the emotional turmoil was also intensifying. Ann Wan pricked up her ears and heard her classmates whispering about what had happened the previous night, and she felt a pang of regret for not being involved. However, she was also scared of being in the know.
The weather in May wasn’t scorchingly hot, but Ann Wan still felt sweaty in her palms. She looked down at her crossed legs, and her mind was as mysterious as her body. As the college entrance exam approached, Ann Wan knew she shouldn’t be daydreaming, but that fluttery excitement and the desire to be loved were like the sweetness of the plum blossoms, making her heart skip a beat.
The flavor of the meat paste exploded in her mouth, making her entire mouth feel the heat and sourness of the plum rain season. It was definitely very satisfying.
Wait, it wasn’t like she had to find someone to talk about love with… Ann Wan firmly confirmed her emotions, thinking that Liu Chang’an had done all those things, but he shouldn’t explain anything to her, say anything… express anything?
Of course, there was also the matter of him hugging a woman on the street, as friends… even using the excuse of “gossip” to pay attention was reasonable, right?
During the morning break, Ann Wan went to the bathroom with her female classmates, who were chatting and laughing. However, their smiles today seemed a bit ambiguous, and no matter when, gossip and scandals spread faster than disasters.
“Originally, it was Ann Wan, oh…”
“It was Ann Wan, oh!”
“Really, it was Ann Wan…”
The seemingly inexplicable laughter and exclamation made Ann Wan’s face flush, and she playfully hit her friends, feeling a bit prepared to be teased by her classmates.
Zhang Tao, who had a good relationship with Ann Wan, pulled her hand, making a serious expression: “From today onwards, my wife will be handed over to someone else. Can you guys help me make a green hat?”
“Die!” Ann Wan promptly slapped Zhang Tao’s forehead, who was tall enough to be slapped like a volleyball.
“What are you thinking, Ann Wan?”
This was the key to the gossip, and everyone thought Liu Chang’an was indirectly confessing. As for how the drama would unfold, it naturally depended on Ann Wan’s decision.
“I didn’t think anything! I think this matter is being exaggerated, and it’s possibly a misunderstanding.” Ann Wan said seriously, “You guys shouldn’t spread rumors anymore. Since Liu Chang’an was spread as a rumor for three years because of Ba Jiu, this matter might also be a misunderstanding.”
Ann Wan’s words made sense, and Zhang Tao was about to nod, but suddenly reacted and jumped up, saying: “What are you talking about? There’s video evidence! Liu Chang’an was so emotional, even I was moved! Can this be a misunderstanding? You’re not even as good as saying you’re filming a drama scene!”
Everyone’s emotions flared up again, and if it wasn’t a misunderstanding, they could continue gossiping. The excitement of gossiping could make people’s hearts feel full of excitement.
Ann Wan’s face turned bright red, and she didn’t say anything, because she had also seen the video… actually, many times, too many times to count.
At noon, Ann Wan and Liu Chang’an went outside to eat, and Gao De Wei asked them to help pack lunch.
“Yesterday afternoon, I went to the construction site and moved bricks for a whole afternoon, earning 200 yuan. Today, I’ll treat you to lunch.” Liu Chang’an looked at Ann Wan, whose usually pale face had a soft glow, like her long hair tied up with a colorful hair tie, which made her look very lively.
Ann Wan didn’t hesitate to nod, her hands behind her back, her legs kicking forward, and she cleared her throat, saying: “Yesterday afternoon, you went to move bricks… what about in the morning? I heard you went on a date with your girlfriend and were hugging her.”
Ann Wan’s expression wasn’t happy as she stared at Liu Chang’an, who didn’t tell her about his girlfriend. As friends, it was natural for her to have this unhappy attitude.
“Thanks to her, I could continue moving bricks in the afternoon. Yesterday, she hired me to move bricks.” Liu Chang’an certainly knew the reason, and Fan Jianren wasn’t bad, but he wouldn’t find trouble for no reason… the pile of bricks yesterday only needed two trips with the bulldozer to finish.
“She hired you to move bricks?” Ann Wan couldn’t help but be curious, and Chen Changxiu had sent her the photos, making Ann Wan feel a bit sour. However, she didn’t think it was as simple as it seemed, and she wasn’t that kind of silly girl.
It could be said that before confirming a romantic relationship, girls were more rational and logical. When talking about love, seeing this kind of photo would be a different story.
“Too bad she just needed me to move bricks, and I’m not as charming as Du Mu or Qin Guan…” Liu Chang’an said regretfully, “In fact, Pan An wasn’t as charming as everyone thought, but Du Mu and Qin Guan were typical charming scholars, with a natural air of elegance… even when they were down on their luck, they could still be charming…”
Ann Wan didn’t want to listen to Liu Chang’an’s ramblings, feeling like he was intentionally changing the subject. “Why did she find you to move bricks and not others?”
“I have her business card.” Liu Chang’an held out his hand, “It’s probably in my backpack. I’ll give it to you later, and you can ask her yourself.”
Ann Wan wasn’t going to do that, and it wasn’t the most important thing on her mind. She had seen Chen Changxiu’s photo, and that woman was wearing black stockings! She was very mature, definitely older than Liu Chang’an, and what kind of relationship could Liu Chang’an have with her?
“On the way, I ran into someone I knew, and my e-bike almost hit her, so I hugged her. That’s all.” Liu Chang’an finally smiled, “You’re really nosy.”
“Who’s nosy?” Ann Wan couldn’t help but retort, noticing her tone had a hint of coquettishness, and her face was slightly hot.
At the restaurant, they ordered their food, and Liu Chang’an packed the lunch for Gao De Wei.
Ann Wan poked at the rice in her bowl, looking at Liu Chang’an, who still didn’t explain anything to her, and she couldn’t help but feel a bit annoyed.
In her opinion, Liu Chang’an was definitely not the type to make a grand gesture, and he might write a poem or a love letter, but he wouldn’t confess his feelings in front of everyone. Ann Wan had seen the video many times, and Liu Chang’an had only explained the truth, although his tone was very gentle and made her heart skip a beat. However, he never explicitly said he liked her; he only said she looked pretty.
Complimenting a girl on her looks was very normal for Liu Chang’an, right? To an outsider, it might seem like a harmless comment, but to Ann Wan, who was deeply involved, it was hard to avoid being anxious and worried.
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