Chapter 77

In the classroom, in the morning.

"Roxie Lin is here, huh?"

"Oh, really?"

Everyone in the class stared at Roxie Lin as she walked into the classroom.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, she gave a slight bow to everyone and then quickened her pace towards her seat.

This was her first appearance in the classroom after a two-week absence.

"Good morning," Raina Nan greeted her from her seat.

"..."

Roxie Lin paused for a moment, staring blankly at Raina Nan.

Half a second later...

"Xiaoyu!"

Then she suddenly pounced on Raina Nan, rubbing her face against her chest.

"Why, why..."

Raina Nan half-pushed, half-supported her, looking around left and right.

The boys around them widened their eyes and stared at them.

"I say..."

A voice came from beside them.

They looked up and saw it was Bell Tong.

"Are you two friends now?"

Bell Tong drooped her eyelids and threw her backpack onto the desk.

"Xiaoling!"

Roxie Lin saw it was her and pounced on her as well, rubbing against her.

"Hehehe, it's good to have you back."

Bell Tong chuckled and patted her head.

"By the way, how did you guys convince her sister and that old man?"

She tilted her head curiously and looked at Raina Nan.

Raina Nan then briefly explained the matter to her.

"Seriously, that guy again..."

"What?"

"Nothing, it's nothing."

Bell Tong snapped back to her senses and turned her head away.

"By the way, what's happening with your family now?"

"My sister agreed to take over the Lin Yin Pavilion, and she wants me to pursue what I want to do."

Roxie Lin said, pursing her lips and smiling.

"Oh~ so you're free now?"

"Yeah, sorry for making you worry. I've apologized to the teacher and the shop where I work..."

"So, will you still play the guzheng in the future?"

"Well..."

Roxie Lin pondered the question for a moment.

"If I have the chance, I want to play for the person I like."

"Ah? Who is it?"

"Of course... I mean, there's still no one right now!!"

She almost got tricked by Bell Tong, but managed to stop herself in time.

"Suspicious..."

Bell Tong seemed unwilling to let her off.

"Just confess, who is it? Gender? Age? How many acres of land does their family have? How many cows in their field? Spill!"

"I'm telling you, there's no one!"

She covered her ears and buried her head on the desk.

...

Raina Nan, on the side, watched them fooling around.

This scene had finally returned...

Just being by their side gave her a sense of reassurance.

She used to think that it was fine to be alone, that there was no need to please others or deal with complicated relationships, and that she could live freely.

But now, her thoughts seemed to have changed a bit.

...

With these thoughts in mind, she took out a book from her desk.

Time for class~

But just as she pulled out the book halfway, she froze.

With a thud, she forcefully pushed the book back.

"What's wrong? You scared me."

Bell Tong looked at her suspiciously.

"Nothing, it's nothing."

She stammered and looked away.

"Is there something in your desk?"

Bell Tong leaned over and peeked into her desk.

"No, there's nothing..."

She quickly leaned on the desk, using her body to block the drawer.

...

Bell Tong paused for a moment, then turned to look at Roxie Lin.

"Ruoxi."

"Hmm."

"Hold her down and don't let her move."

"Hmm."

"Huh?!"

Why is Ruoxi also...

"Sit properly! It's time for morning self-study!"

At that moment, William Wei entered the classroom.

"Tsk, I'll let you go this time."

Bell Tong clicked her tongue and reluctantly returned to her seat.

"..."

She finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She lowered her head and quietly put that thing into her backpack.

Could it be...?

...

After school, Roxie Lin and the others were preparing to ask her to go home together.

Only to realize that she had already left without a word.

...

"I'm full."

She put down her chopsticks and stood up.

"Today went by pretty fast."

Her mother looked up at her.

As usual, she usually eats until the TV show is over before leaving the table.

"Do you have a lot of homework today?"

"Really? Then go upstairs and do it quickly. I'll take care of the dishes."

"Oh..."

She said softly, picked up her backpack, and walked upstairs.

Closing the door, she sat at her desk.

Opening the zipper of her backpack, she took out that thing, took a look at it, and then put it in the drawer.

She pondered for a moment.

Then she opened the drawer again and took it out.

A light blue envelope sealed with a heart-shaped sticker.

No matter how you look at it, it's from him...

She carefully opened the envelope.

Inside, there was a neatly folded piece of paper.

Swallowing her saliva, she unfolded the paper.

"..."

"What is this?"

A voice came from behind.

"Huh?!"

She was startled, her body shook, and her toe hit the corner of the table.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch..."

Turning her head, she realized that Samson Nan was standing behind her.

"Brother, brother?"

She was dumbfounded for a moment.

"Why are you here?"

"Someone gave me a box of tea leaves, so I came to give it to Dad."

"Oh... if there's nothing else..."

She stammered and hid the envelope behind her.

"What's that?"

"By the way, you should knock on the door before entering."

"Don't change the topic. I'm asking you what's in your hand."

He straightened his back and leaned in to take a look behind her.

"It's nothing..."

"I saw it, it's a letter."

"..."

She was stunned for a moment, avoiding eye contact and looking to the side.

"Yeah, yeah... it's from a friend."

"..."

Samson Nan didn't speak, just stared at her.

She seemed to realize something and turned her head again.

Other than Bell Tong and Roxie Lin, she didn't have any friends...

What should she do...

"A love letter?"

When she came back to her senses, the envelope was somehow already in his hand.

"Give it back!"

She quickly stood up and rushed over to snatch it.

But he held it up high, she couldn't reach it at all.

"Yuyu..."

He looked down at her.

In an instant, a hint of desolation flashed across his face.

Is it an illusion...

He spoke, hesitated, then put his hand down and handed the envelope back to her.

"Huh?"

She was somewhat surprised as she took the envelope, thinking he would tease her relentlessly.

"..."

He sighed weakly and turned around.

"I'm going back..."

With a soft and weak voice, he turned his back to her and walked towards the door.

...

After a moment of silence.

"Um..."

She finally couldn't help but stopped him.

"If you want to see it, I'll let you see it..."

She lowered her head and spoke softly.

"There's nothing to hide anyway..."

She didn't want him to misunderstand for some reason, this idea suddenly popped into her mind.

...

A moment of silence.

"Little one, I've been waiting for this moment from you."

"What?"

She was stunned and before she could react, the envelope in her hand disappeared.

Looking up, she realized that he was looking at her with an evil smile on his face.

"You!"

"What 'you,' you should keep your promises! Didn't your teacher teach you that?"

"..."

She was speechless. This guy was really playing tricks on her, and she shouldn't have pitied him!

"Cough cough"

He coughed lightly and looked at the writing on the paper.

"Raina Nan, hello, you probably don't know me... Pfft! Look, this idiot wrote the characters even uglier than me!"

He read it out loud and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"..."

"I'm XXX from the next class... well, I won't read the name, it's probably a sissy. Hey, why would his parents give him such a stupid name?"

He said, laughing and patting Raina Nan's shoulder.

"Look or give it back to me."

She looked at him expressionlessly.

"Cough... continue. I've liked you for a long time, many people in our class know about it, but they all say you have a difficult brother, and they advise me to give up... but I'm not afraid. I believe my sincerity will move your brother and get his approval for us to be together..."

He suddenly stopped and glanced at the words below.

"Damn it! I can't read anymore! What the hell is this nonsense? It doesn't make any sense!"

Annoyed, he crumpled the envelope into a ball and threw it on the floor.

"Why are you getting angry... it's you who wanted to read it..."

She was speechless and picked up the crumpled paper.

"What are you doing?"

"Writing a reply..."

"Why are you replying? Just ignore him."

He seemed a little anxious, furrowing his brows and sitting on the bed.

"It's basic respect. You wouldn't understand even if I explained..."

She said and sat on a chair, taking out a pen from the drawer.

"..."

He thought for a moment, then walked behind her and stared at the pen in her hand.

His gaze came from behind...

"Bro..."

She was speechless, looking back at him.

"How am I supposed to write like this?"

"Just write, I'll have a look."

"..."

She lowered her head and put down the pen.

"Do you really care that much?"

She said softly, not looking back at him.

"Yeah."

His answer came without a moment's hesitation.

"Yes, really..."

Her ears turned slightly red.

"Then I'll finish writing... and let you check it..."

Her voice was as small as a mosquito's.

"What?"

He was stunned for a moment.

"No, no, don't misunderstand. I just want you to check if there are any spelling mistakes..."

She quickly explained.

"That's about right..."

The anxiety on his face seemed to have eased a bit.

"Fool..."

She murmured softly, with a slight smile at the corner of her mouth.

"Why are you laughing?"

"I'm not laughing..."

What exactly am I so happy about...

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