Chapter 4: School starts!

At midnight, the boy in her arms was already asleep.

His faint, steady breathing echoed softly in Mo Yuan’s ears.

“Why act like my first kiss was meant just for you?”

“Maybe I’ll fall for another girl someday.”

Those words pierced Mo Yuan’s heart like a venomous thorn.

Another girl, another girl, another girl, another girl, another girl, another girl, another girl…

You’re mine!

You’re mine!

No one will take you from me.

No one!

Mo Yuan cupped Lu You’s sleeping face in her hands.

She gazed at it closely, like admiring a finely carved jade.

Then she leaned in, greedily inhaling his familiar scent.

Not enough.

Still not enough.

She rolled over, pinning Lu You beneath her.

She began licking his slender neck.

Her actions now were like drinking poison to quench thirst.

When all her restraint finally broke, Mo Yuan didn’t know what she might do.

She only knew that if she didn’t release this now, she would…

This was the first time in her twenty years that she struggled so much to stay calm.

The boy beneath her didn’t wake.

His neck was now covered in kiss marks and saliva.

‘Even dirtied like this, Xiao You is so cute.’

‘I can’t wait to leave my mark on you.’

No, no, no, no, no, no.

She had to hold back a little longer.

All these years of restraint were for this.

To fully claim you while ensuring you live a happy, joyful life.

But you said those words!

What if you really fall for another girl?

If that happens, I’ll have no choice but to break you, Xiao You.

After a long while, Mo Yuan finally calmed her heart.

She wiped the saliva and lip marks from Lu You’s neck.

She hugged him again and fell back asleep.

Hair… check.

Clothes… check.

Expression… check.

All good, no issues.

The face in the mirror was fair and clean.

My features were neat, even a bit handsome.

Today was the first day of school.

I had to make a good impression on teachers and classmates.

After getting ready, I grabbed my backpack.

I shouted into the house.

“Sister Yuan, I’m heading out!”

“See you tonight!”

“Okay, see you.”

With her reply, I stepped out, breathing the fresh morning air.

I walked to the usual bus stop.

Street vendors had already set up along the road.

Steam rose from breakfast shop baskets.

Early risers jogged past me now and then.

I raised my left hand.

I checked the time on my black wristband.

Plenty of time.

No need to worry about being late.

This wristband was a gift from Sister Yuan.

It shows time, weather, and steps.

Sister Yuan has a matching one, but hers is white.

The designer of this wristband has serious skill.

Its simple, elegant look is stunning.

Plenty of people have asked me where I got it.

But I’ve checked it inside and out—no brand logo.

Sister Yuan said it was custom-made.

“Beep—”

The bus arrived.

I stepped on quickly, dropped my coins, and felt a tap on my shoulder.

“Yo, isn’t this Young Master Lu?”

“All good, my man?”

“Whoa, Boss Zheng, long time no see.”

“Still kicking, huh… what’s with those dark circles?”

The guy greeting me was Zheng Chen.

My junior high classmate and best buddy.

He’s a bit taller than me, with a cheerful personality and a bright smile.

Our conversations are full of merciless teasing.

But we call each other “Young Master” and “Boss” like we’re hyping each other up.

“Thanks to you, I’m still alive.”

“These dark circles? Well…”

“Last night, I planned to win one game and sleep.”

“But every match had some cursed characters.”

“That’s rough…”

“Oh, you got into Qiuhua High too, right?”

“Dumb luck, Boss Zheng.”

“You jerk, can’t I just be good at studying?”

“Speaking of lazy, you’ve got me beat.”

“Boss Zheng, you’re too kind.”

“A guy who doesn’t even game can’t compare to you.”

The bus was crowded, packed front to back.

I clung to the handrail to avoid falling if it braked.

Boss Zheng, grinning like a goof, was in the same boat.

He suddenly leaned closer.

As he did, he pulled me in with his other hand.

“I’ve got some insider info.”

“Only found out a few days ago.”

“An Xue Ruo’s in our class!”

“An Xue Ruo?”

“Who’s that?”

My question surprised him.

His eyes widened as he stared at me.

“You don’t know An Xue Ruo?”

“Oh, right, you don’t socialize much.”

“She’s a girl blowing up in the new student group chat.”

“Super crazy gorgeous.”

“She’s already been dubbed this year’s school beauty.”

This guy’s a total shut-in like me.

Yet he’s obsessed with classmate and teacher gossip.

“So what?”

“Even if a school-beauty-level girl is in our class, what’s that got to do with nobodies like us?”

I’m not big on this stuff.

For one, I don’t like socializing.

No matter how pretty she is, we won’t cross paths.

For another, I see Sister Yuan’s absurdly beautiful face every day.

It’s hard to care about anyone else’s looks.

Plus, I doubt any girl could be prettier than Sister Yuan.

“Wrong, man!”

“Even if nothing happens, it’s nice to have eye candy every day.”

“And being in the same class, we’ll have some contact, right?”

“Maybe, if I’m lucky, she’ll sit next to me.”

“Whatever makes you happy.”

“Just don’t get her to hate you and ruin my rep too.”

“Can’t you think better of me?”

“We’ve been classmates for three years.”

“Three more to come.”

“That’s six years together.”

“Young Master Lu, you’re that pessimistic about me?”

“Yep, when it comes to you, I’ve got zero faith.”

“Get ready to get off, we’re here.”

I glanced out the window at Qiuhua High, not far off.

I nudged the chatterbox who wouldn’t shut up.

“Pretty fancy.”

“Way nicer than I expected.”

Zheng Chen followed my gaze to the bustling school.

He tossed out a not-too-shabby comment.

“It’s a key high school, after all.”

“How bad could it be?”

“It meets my expectations.”

“The vibe isn’t super high-end, but the admission score’s high.”

“Must be full of study-loving, friendly students like me.”

“Young Master Lu, you’re so optimistic.”

“I won’t even touch how ‘study-loving’ fits you.”

“Didn’t you know this school’s buyable?”

“Huh?”

“Really?”

“No clue.”

“Let me school you.”

“This place, if you pass the bare minimum and cozy up to the school leaders…”

“Wining, dining, gifting—they approve, and no one else’s opinion matters.”

“So, there’s plenty of rich, spoiled kids here.”

“Watch your old bones, man.”

“Thanks for the heads-up, Boss Zheng.”

“But I’m not planning to mess with them.”

“As long as they don’t bug my slacking, I’m good.”

The bus door opened.

Zheng Chen and I got off.

The school gate was buzzing with activity.

A few teachers stood there maintaining order.

Tall pine trees flanked the entrance.

Groups of students in deep red striped uniforms poured in.

They turned to wave goodbye to parents outside.

Last night, I turned down Sister Yuan’s offer to drop me off.

She’s way too eye-catching.

Even in a shapeless military coat, she’d draw stares.

I don’t like standing out.

Plus, coming to school alone on the first day…

It’s a key step in proving I’ve grown up.

“What’re you spacing out for?”

“Let’s go.”

“Head to the freshman check-in.”

“Oh, right.”

“Boss Zheng, you know where the check-in is?”

“Uh…”

“Well…”

“Let’s ask a teacher.”

…You’re so unreliable.