GTAS Arc 1 Ch.13

“Tsk, someone like him has probably slept with quite a number of people already. He’s probably all filthy now. And yet you still want me to go and learn more about him? Don’t you think that’s ridiculous?!”

The male student with an indifferent voice clicked his tongue as if to show disdain for his friend’s suggestion. It was followed by the sound of flushing water as it echoed throughout the cubicles within the room.

“Hey, Yuan Feng! Wait for me! Wait for me!” The boy who had first raised the topic suddenly exclaimed these words with a trace of anxiety as the sound of flushing water followed again.

After a while, the sound of flushing water from outside finally ceased. The entire men’s restroom suddenly became very quiet, with the exception of the faint sound of water dripping from one of the faucets outside, which hadn’t been tightened properly.

Inside the cubicle, there were only the sounds of their heartbeats.

Just as Shen Liyu breathed out a sigh of relief, he suddenly felt a pair of large hands rest their weight on his shoulders. Shen Liyu was startled. He raised his head to meet the deep gaze of Song Qihan staring down at him.

“Go back and pay attention to class. Don’t also forget to correct the mistakes you had on your test paper and indicate your explanations. For your evening self-study, make sure to come and report to my office as we’ll have further discussion about your lessons. As for your other matters, I’ll also help you with that.” After saying these words, Song Qihan finally turned around and left.

Watching Song Qihan’s figure disappear outside the door, Shen Liyu tilted his head. His beautiful peach blossom eyes filled with confusion. What other matters was Song Qihan referring to? He asked the system in his mind.

“Little Six, are you really sure Song Qihan has that kind of feeling for me? Why do I feel like he just has a strong protective instinct towards me?”

【…Host, according to my records, you have successfully triggered Song Qihan’s romance route. Everyone expresses their feelings in different ways, so your perception toward things may also vary. Please continue to improve Song Qihan’s favorability as soon as possible. Currently, it’s at 65. Keep up the good work, Host.】

Shen Liyu pondered for a moment and then asked the system in his mind, “So, between pursuing Song Qihan and dealing with the scumbag, which one should I focus on first? I can’t handle two tasks simultaneously.”

【…Host, I will try to report this issue and give you some feedback. But for now, it seems you have to handle both tasks at the same time. Keep up the good work, Host. Sending you lots of loves and kisses from System Little Six.】

The corners of Shen Liyu’s mouth slightly twitched upon listening to the system’s bland affectionate words, especially when it was also followed by an actual kissing sound. Feeling a bit uncomfortable and weirded out, he decided that it was better to shrug it off.

After he was done with his conversation with the system, Shen Liyu calmly stepped out of the cubicle. Just as he was about to wash his hands at the sink, he suddenly noticed a black cellphone placed next to it.

Since the phone didn’t belong to him, Shen Liyu naturally ignored it. However, just then, the phone suddenly rang. The ringing tone was a combination of cello and piano, which was soothing and pleasant to hear. Shen Liyu couldn’t help but have the impression that the phone’s owner seemed to have a good taste in music.

Curious, Shen Liyu glanced at the caller ID on the screen, which read “Annoying But Must Answer.” He raised an eyebrow. Perhaps the owner of the phone had finally realized that they lost it and was calling from a friend’s phone to determine its location. Shen Liyu wiped his hands before answering the call.

Without even waiting for the other person to speak, Shen Liyu quickly informed them of his location and urged them to come and retrieve their phone, explaining to them that he needed to return to class as soon as possible.

The other person simply replied with an “okay” and hung up. Shen Liyu could only stand outside the restroom on the school playground as he waited for the owner.

Shen Liyu gently rubbed his chin with one hand. The area that had been pinched by Zhang Yong earlier had left a deep imprint of his thumb and index finger.

These two marks were faintly bruised on his fair chin, indicating the force with which Zhang Yong had applied pressure. Shen Liyu decided that he needed to buy some bruise-healing medicine from the infirmary soon to prevent it from getting worse tomorrow…

At that moment, a tall male student approached Shen Liyu and politely asked, “Excuse me, are you the one who picked up my phone?”

Shen Liyu paused upon hearing his voice. Wasn’t this the same guy from the restroom earlier who showed disinterest in him for one moment before stating that he’s dirty the next moment? It was that indifferent guy named Yuan Feng! It was quite amusing to meet him again like this…

Shen Liyu mentally sighed. He raised his head before narrowing his beautiful peach blossom eyes as he handed the phone to the handsome Yuan Feng in front of him. “No need to thank me,” he mainly uttered and was about to leave.

Regardless of whether he was dirty or not, he knew it in his heart. The incident with the campus forum post was definitely someone intentionally smearing him. Without a doubt, it must have been done by Zhang Yong and his gang. No matter what others thought or said, Shen Liyu didn’t really care. He knew that engaging in verbal arguments wouldn’t do anything to improve the current situation at all.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Feng stopped him by extending his hand, blocking his path. Just as Shen Liyu furrowed his brows and was about to ask Yuan Feng what else he wanted, Yuan Feng’s indifferent voice suddenly spoke out.

“You’re Shen Liyu, right? I saw your photo on the forum.”

Shen Liyu raised his head upon hearing his words. Looking at Yuan Feng who was with an unreadable expression, he lifted his delicate chin slightly. “Why? What’s the matter with it? Weren’t you just saying you weren’t interested in me?”

Yuan Feng’s figure stiffened at Shen Liyu’s words. He didn’t expect that his joke with his friend just now would be heard by the person involved. He tilted his head in embarrassment. “Of course, I’m not interested in you. I just wanted to ask… Are you doing this because you’re short on money?”

Hearing this, Shen Liyu turned his body to face Yuan Feng as he looked straight at him. However, Shen Liyu’s beautiful peach blossom eyes were clear and cold, making Yuan Feng subconsciously feel like he had made a mistake in his words earlier…

Then, Shen Liyu’s icy voice sounded in Yuan Feng’s ears.

“I’m not short on money. I’m short on love.”