"Jie," Zhiye's expression was not just blushing anymore, her eyes were misty and seductive, as if she had been drugged. But how could that be possible? It was the kind of drug that made one feel hot and disoriented, as if anyone could violate her easily.

I shook my head vigorously, trying to stop my wild thoughts. In fact, Zhiye had secretly been drinking alcohol. It was clearly against the school rules for underage students to drink, but Zhiye was already an adult. She had turned eighteen, two years older than me. It was hard to imagine.

"Zhiye, you've had too much to drink." If I let her continue like this, I couldn't help but feel that something really troublesome would happen. Unpleasant fantasies flashed through my mind. If that were to happen, it would be a big problem.

"No, Jie, I haven't been drinking. Please don't accuse me." She buried herself in my arms like a child, rubbing against my clothes. Her speech was slurred, and a strong smell of alcohol emanated from her. This was undeniable evidence.

"Zhiye, you're drunk. Let me take you back to the dormitory."

"No!" Despite my attempts to support Zhiye and make her walk, she stubbornly refused. She kept shouting like this. What was going on with this Zhiye?

"It's late, if we don't go back to the dormitory soon, the dormitory aunt will lock us out." I began to feel anxious about the situation before me.

"Jie, let's spend the night outside." She waved her hand haphazardly, completely losing her previous elegance and grace.

"It's very cold outside, especially at night. Besides, if the patrolling students see us, it will be a big problem. So..." I couldn't worry about so much anymore. Since Zhiye insisted on not leaving, I had to be a bit tougher and carry her away.

"What are you doing, Jie?" I didn't expect that carrying a drunk Zhiye would be so troublesome. She kept struggling and resisting, and my inner self was gradually eroded by exhaustion.

"If Zhiye doesn't behave, I will leave you here and let the ghosts and monsters eat you." I didn't know if these frightening words would work on Zhiye, but in this situation, there was no other choice. I couldn't attract the patrolling students, and I couldn't exceed the dormitory curfew. Living in a school dormitory was so troublesome, all thanks to that despicable principal. I said I didn't want to be an exchange student, but they forced me into it. So many troubles.

I couldn't help but sigh. Even though I knew my complaints and protests were futile, once I stepped foot in this school, my nightmare might have started. Just when I felt like I couldn't hold on any longer, Zhiye suddenly became quiet.

Turning my head to look at her back, Zhiye seemed to have fallen asleep. She called me here, then drank so much alcohol. I really didn't want to recall what she wanted to express. It gave me a headache. Whenever I thought about it, my head would ache.

Next, I should just take Zhiye back to the dormitory. After taking a few steps, I felt a restless sensation, it was her chest pressing against my back. This was a major crisis. I admit that I had a clumsy kiss with Su Yuqian, but besides that, we never had any intimate contact. Even when I carried Su Yuqian on my back, I didn't feel this way.

Suddenly, I remembered some embarrassing things. Su Yuqian was at the airport. Although I knew that speaking such dangerous words would make me suffer consecutive kicks from Su Yuqian, now I was in Feng Yu High School. Moreover, she couldn't possibly hear my inner monologue, right? Anyway, when I spoke those words in my mind, I admit I was extremely nervous. That Su Yuqian, who always solved problems with violence, could easily kick me out of the universe. I'm not joking, it's really terrifying.

I adjusted my breathing and tried to focus on something else.

"Is there someone over there?!" Suddenly, someone shouted not far away and the light was shining towards this direction. Did the student patrol find us? I didn't expect these guys to be so dedicated.

"Huh, I clearly saw them here. How did they disappear?"

"Let's search around again."

"Yes."

Luckily, I was quick-witted enough to hide behind the tree and they didn't spot me. However, these guys seemed to have a keen sense of smell like dogs, or maybe they had eagle eyes, as they immediately found me and chased after me relentlessly. Being pursued like this with another person on my back, both physically and mentally worn out, just as I was about to give up and surrender...

"Vice President of the student council,"

"Did you find the person who escaped?"

"We saw them running in this direction just now."

"I already checked this side. You guys go check over there."

"Understood, Vice President of the student council."

Upon hearing the instructions, those guys chased after the opposite direction of where I was. I breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, you can come out now," Vice President of the student council said, and naturally, I couldn't hide in the darkness anymore.

"Although I don't know why you didn't reveal my hiding spot, thank you," I said.

"You must be Xu Youjie," Vice President of the student council, Chen Ling, seemed to have no good impression of me.

"Yes."

"Do you know who I am?" Even though it was already nighttime, she still wore the red armband as the Vice President of the student council. Truly dedicated! I couldn't help but admire her.

"Of course I know. You are Chen Ling, the Vice President of the student council who inspected prohibited items during our enrollment," I said. She was quite strict back then, confiscating anything that was prohibited. Although I didn't have any prohibited items, I couldn't help but feel annoyed by her disdainful gaze.

"Good memory. If you hadn't remembered who I am, I would have immediately called the patrol to take you away," she threatened.

That was close. This woman is wicked.

"Why do you have someone on your back?"

"Did you not notice that I'm carrying a person on my back?"

"A girl?! Don't you know that relationships are prohibited in school?!" Chen Ling had a shocked expression on her face, as if she had caught someone stealing forbidden fruit.

"I didn't know."

"As a student, you should focus on your studies. How can you be in a relationship? How can you let love corrupt your mind and body? This behavior is very ignorant, you know?" Do girls always like to talk endlessly?

"Don't make it sound so grand. In middle school, there were plenty of clueless kids who started early relationships. They ignored the advice of their parents and teachers, and they tirelessly pursued love, holding hands, kissing, making vows to be together forever, striving for progress together, even influencing each other, going to high school and even college together. Don't talk about how students should only prioritize their studies. They also have the right to choose love. I don't think you would understand any of these!" I don't know why I said those impassioned words. Although I also had a relationship in high school, it took me a long time to gather the courage to confess my feelings to the girl I liked. Although the progress was not smooth, and now I'm left with nothing, at least that experience was precious to me.

"Sniff sniff..."

"What?"

I didn't expect my loud retort to scare Chen Ling to tears.

"I didn't mean to, and students should prioritize their studies. I didn't say anything wrong... sniff..." Seeing her wiping away tears, the previously aloof girl instantly crumbled. I didn't expect her to be so fragile. My heart was pounding uncontrollably. After saying those words, I felt a sense of fear that I couldn't quite explain. Thankfully, Chen Ling's change put my mind at ease. If my words had angered her, it could have led to bigger trouble – not only attracting the patrolling guys but also making headlines at school with Zhiye tomorrow. That would have been a real headache. Fortunately, things didn't turn out that way. I let out a sigh of relief. So much had happened all at once, and I was starting to feel overwhelmed.

"It's good enough that you understand what I'm saying. After all, I don't want to have a bad relationship with the vice president of the student council," I said, avoiding eye contact, feeling guilty.

"But it's already so late. Why not stay in the dormitory instead of wandering around outside?" Chen Ling asked after a pause.

"Well... I don't really know how to explain. Why do you always ask so many questions?" I replied, unsure of what to say.

"Is it because you're meeting this girl secretly?" Chen Ling glanced at Zhiye on my back. Zhiye was sleeping soundly, oblivious to what had happened.

"It's not like that. We're just taking a walk."

"A walk? I don't think it's just a walk. You must be doing something illicit," Chen Ling blushed suddenly. "No way... Could it be...?" Her speech became hesitant.

"You've misunderstood. We didn't do anything. It was just a walk."

"You're lying. You must have done something else, like... something embarrassing." Can I make this girl cry again? She not only loves asking endless questions but also suffers from severe paranoia. It's really giving me a headache.

"Instead of randomly speculating here, why not provide some concrete evidence?" Chen Ling fell silent after hearing this, apparently preferring to keep it concise.

"You're right. In that case, be careful not to give me any leverage," she suddenly assumed a calculating expression, and I couldn't stand this person.

"I don't have time to chat here. Anyway, I need to go back to the dormitory," I said, turning around to bid farewell to this person who was entangling me.

"Do you want to bring the girl on your back to the boys' dormitory?"

"What are you talking about? Of course, I will take her to the girls' dormitory."

"Then why don't you take her to the girls' dormitory?" When Chen Ling asked this, I realized a serious problem. I couldn't enter the girls' dormitory; it was off-limits for me.

"If you enter the girls' dormitory, you will definitely be caught by security, possibly even expelled by the principal and put on a blacklist," she said, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. That would be terrifying, and it wouldn't do my reputation any good either. At that moment, my head really started to ache.

"So, what do you suggest?"

"Well...," Chen Ling had a smug smile on her face. It seemed like she had a good solution.