Yao Hainan noticed the strange atmosphere and, trailing behind Chen Yu, his sharp eyes immediately caught sight of the cut and a trace of blood on Chen Yu's lip, which he was licking. He slung an arm around Chen Yu's shoulder, his gossip senses tingling. "Did you two just kiss?"

"Mind your own business." When had Chen Yu ever felt this awkward? Forcefully kissing a girl, only to be rejected?

Yao Hainan instantly understood, chuckling. "Come on, let's go to the internet cafe for a couple of rounds…"

True to his gossipy nature, Yao Hainan quickly spread the news of Chen Yu and Feng Yiman's intimate moment at the mall throughout the class.

That evening, Feng Yiman's parents returned home to find her studying, a comforting sight that brought smiles to their faces. Their daughter never gave them cause for concern about her academics.

"Manman, Mom bought you some new clothes!"

"Thanks, Mom. Just leave them there. I'm listening to English."

The incident from earlier that day had left her inexplicably agitated, making it difficult to focus on her studies. But what was done was done. She wasn't going to dwell on it. After all, they were still deskmates, and it wouldn't be good to have a strained relationship.

Then, on Monday, something even more awkward happened.

She and Chen Yu were wearing the same shirt!

Identical white T-shirts, down to the large Nike logo on the front. The only difference was the size.

Chen Yu was wearing the one they had bought together on Saturday. Feng Yiman was wearing the one her mother had bought her yesterday; she had completely forgotten which shirt Chen Yu had purchased.

This only fueled the rumors. Chen Yu moved fast, indeed. Less than a week as deskmates, and they were already an item, even wearing matching outfits!

At their desks, their eyes met.

"Would you believe me if I said it was a coincidence?" Feng Yiman looked at him, wanting to explain.

Chen Yu, who had been feeling somewhat down yesterday, suddenly felt much better. He raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you the academic genius? Calculate the probability of something like this happening."

The implication was clear, he didn't believe her.

"...."

Speechless, she pulled out her wallet from her backpack, counted out eight red bills, and placed them in front of him. "Here's the money for the shirt."

Chen Yu ignored the money, his gaze fixed on her, making her feel uncomfortable. She shifted her chair slightly to the side. Chen Yu leaned closer. "So, that really was your first kiss?"

Her face flushed crimson, the color reaching her ears. He noticed, and, leaning on the desk, looked at her. "Why don't you be my girlfriend? I should take responsibility."

Her heart skipped a beat. How had the conversation taken this turn? She lifted her eyelids slightly, looking at him. "Don't you already have a girlfriend?"

"We broke up." He assumed she was talking about Su Nana.

"What about the English teacher?"

"The English teacher?"

What did the English teacher have to do with anything?

"Isn't she your girlfriend too?" She was rather curious about this particular rumor.

"Pfft…"

He almost choked. Who had started that rumor? Were they blind, or were their brains addled? Why would he date someone that much older? Would he inherit her estate or something?

"Who told you the English teacher is my girlfriend?"

She honestly recounted the gossip she had overheard in the restroom on her first day. Chen Yu slammed his hand on the desk in frustration. He wanted to tear their mouths apart.

Luckily, the teacher hadn't arrived yet. Otherwise, he would be in trouble again. And, as it happened, their next class was English.

He beckoned her with his finger. Curious, she leaned closer.

"Do you know our English teacher's name?"

"No." She was new and unfamiliar with the teachers.

"Her name is Chen Suqing. My name is Chen Yu. What do you think our relationship is?"

"Siblings?" She was starting to understand. They must be relatives.

Chen Yu decided to put her out of her misery. "She's my aunt. My father's sister!"

Due to certain circumstances, he hadn't wanted to reveal their relationship. He never imagined such a rumor would spread.

Oh, so that's how it was. The truth was finally revealed.

Seeing her satisfied expression, Chen Yu reached out and ruffled her hair. "Happy now?"

"Hey! You messed up my hair!" She swatted his hand away.

"I'll mess it up again!" With a grin, Chen Yu reached out and playfully ruffled her hair once more.