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nEditor: yummers

nShi Qing asked, “Why did you go find our teacher just now?”

nZhuo Junli, “My dad couldn’t come to the parent-teacher conference because he broke his leg, so I went to tell him.”

n“He broke his leg?”

nThe school bully had a look of surprise on his face. He was clearly concerned for his lover’s father. He questioned, “Is everything okay?”

n“It’s nothing serious.”

nZhuo Junli didn’t say that he was sad or anything about having a hard time. He sat down beside Shi Qing, who quickly swung an arm across his shoulders as he held Shi Qing’s other hand.

nThe school bully’s hand was surprisingly soft considering his fierce exterior; due to the fact that he’s never really worked before, it was tender to the touch and looked that way as well.

nHis entire person seemed to calm down when rubbing this soft palm.

nZhuo Junli’s voice was quiet. “I don’t like him.”

n“Don’t like who? Your father?”

nShi Qing generously let him rub his hand and commiserated.

n“I also don’t like my parents. Totalling it up, they’ve spent less than a year with me since I was born. Even though work is obviously more important to them, they continue to insist that they love me. If they love me so much then why’d they let a nanny raise me? They told me that I could come to them if I needed help, but all my problems can be solved with enough money, so what do I need them for?”

nThe youth was taken aback. He looked up at Shi Qing.

nHe originally thought that Shi Qing had been spoiled rotten as a child because of his arrogant temperament.

nAs he stared at the school bully’s indifferent face, Zhuo Junli felt empathetic and a bit joyful.

nShi Qing wasn’t close to his parents.

nCould this mean he was the person Shi Qing was closest to?

nAs soon as he thought of this, the youth’s heart melted.

nHis eyes seemed to glitter like bright stars. Under the sunlight, his already beautiful face became even more fair and delicate. He closed the distance between him and Shi Qing, letting the other rest against him.

n“You have me and I have you.”

n“En.”

nShi Qing smiled. “I’m glad that you’re here.”

n“But my parents aren’t all bad. My mom grew up abroad so she’s pretty open-minded. My dad’s one requirement of me is that I don’t die. Anything else is fine with him.”

nThe school bully shrugged indifferently. “So I don’t have to hide anything about us from them. I’m not afraid that they’ll get mad.”

n“I’m not afraid either.”

nThe youth smiled softly, his eyes full of tenderness. He whispered, “My father doesn’t have time to be angry.”

nMaybe he would break his leg again.

nMaybe it would be an arm next time.

nThen maybe, just maybe, an arm and a leg together.

nHe would never have a chance to appear in front of Shi Qing or occupy even a fraction of his attention.

nThe two of them got closer and closer to each other. They cuddled together affectionately.

nShi Qing dug a bag of almonds out of his bag and leaned against Zhuo Junli. As he ate one almond, he fed Zhuo Junli the next one. This gesture was overflowing with tenderness.

nTong Xinyu was silent as she saw this scene from afar. “…….”

nShe stared at the pink bubbles that surrounded them and really wanted to kneel to the two male gods.

nThis was the school’s outdoor exercise yard!!!

nThere’s still a bunch of people standing around!!!

nWhy weren’t they trying to hide it at all?!

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nShe felt like she was going to suffocate.

nThe parent-teacher conference was today.

nBehaving like this on an ordinary day was one thing since the average student wouldn’t jump to the farfetched conclusion that “my male classmates are in a relationship”, but parents were grown-ups that had seen all and done it all. What if they got caught?!

nTarnished reputation! Expulsion! Gossip and rumours!

nTong Xinyu’s heart was being wrung like a dishrag out of worry for her two male gods.

nBut she couldn’t just run over and interrupt the lovey-dovey couple by saying, “I know you’re together but could you guys read the situation because you’re going to get exposed if this goes on and that can be really dangerous!”

nShe’s anxious!

nShe’s worried!

nShe had nightmares about her male gods being discovered!

nNow she held her thumping and broken maiden heart as she watched them from afar. Maybe he was tired or something, but Shi Qing settled himself comfortably across Zhuo Junli’s lap under the sunlight, as if he didn’t mind how dirty the flowerbed was at all.

nLying!

nOn!

nZhuo Junli!

nOn his lap!

nOn his lap!!!!

nIt was true that this was a very beautiful picture.

nIt was also true that it caused her little heart to pound for no apparent reason.

nBut they were at the exercise yard!

nThey were surrounded by other people!

nAfter freaking out silently for a while, Tong Xinyu finally realized that her nervousness was in vain once again.

nThe other students were all either playing basketball or chatting. They hadn’t noticed anything at all.

nEven if someone passed by and saw them, they just took a quick glance and didn’t put it on their mind.

nIt was only after Tong Xinyu carefully approached a bit that she learned why.

nWhile maintaining such a beautiful pose, Shi Qing was reciting the textbook in the dullest tone she had ever heard.

nIt sounded like a **ing robot’s voice.

nEven though their posture was ambiguous and close, one person was struggling through the passages while the other listened attentively and corrected him when necessary. The high school students who were immersed in a “I love learning and learning loves me” state wouldn’t think anything more of this scene.

nWhen Tong Xinyu went over, Shi Qing had just finished reading.

nHe couldn’t take it anymore and sat up. Then he put his hand on the youth’s shoulder and leapt to his feet. “It’s too sunny here. Let’s go sit in the shade for a while.”

nHe pointed to the far left side of the exercise yard.

nThere was a big tree over there; a very, very big tree. People said that this tree was specially transplanted over when the school was built. Even if both of them sat together there, no one in the yard would be able to see them.

nZhuo Junli didn’t think much of it. He took Shi Qing’s words at face value and walked with him towards the tree.

nTong Xinyu stared at them as they walked away. She felt like she was worrying over nothing.

nNeither of them were stupid. Of course they wouldn’t reveal their relationship to everyone.

nShe slapped her own head a few times, feeling like she had a few screws loose.

nFor the next half hour, Tong Xinyu slipped back to the classroom and sat on the nearby stairs to play on her phone.

nHer mom had given her her phone before she entered the classroom, so she was able to entertain herself for a bit.

nEventually the parent-teacher conference came to an end.

nThe parents came out one after another. When Tong Xinyu walked to the door, her mother was still talking to her homeroom teacher so she just leaned on the railing and waited.

nSuddenly, a very young looking and beautiful lady with high heel boots stepped out.

nShe was so alluring that she was unforgettable even after a single glance. Her delicate makeup highlighted her ruby red lips. Her long and slender legs were adorned with a pair of very, very high-heeled boots.

nJudging from her height, she was over 1.75m tall.

nBut if you factored in her imposing aura, she was at least 2.7m.

nTong Xinyu had just casually looked up, but she was stunned stiff.

nThe pretty lady came over and slightly raised her eyebrows. Her red lips followed suit. “Are you a student in this class?”

nTong Xinyu nodded blankly.

n“May I ask if you know where Shi Qing is? I’m his mom.”

nTong Xinyu’s first thought was, “…Damn.”

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nShi Qing’s mom was so young and attractive!

nShe nodded frantically. “Shi Qing’s in the exercise yard.”

nTong Xinyu even enthusiastically pointed to the super obvious big tree. “I saw them heading to that tree earlier. They should be cooling off.”

nThe pretty lady, ah no, pretty auntie smiled at her again. “Thanks.”

nThen she went down the stairs with her 2.7m aura and her high-heeled boots.

nTong Xinyu was still in shock.

nAfter a few seconds, she suddenly realized a problem.

nShi Qing was with Zhuo Junli right now!

nIf these two dared to act flirty in class, what would they get up to behind the big tree where no one could see them…

nA shiver ran down her spine as cold sweat covered her forehead. She quickly looked in the direction over the railing. After not seeing anything, Tong Xinyu quickly followed the railing to the left. At the end, she could finally make out what was happening behind the tree.

nZhuo Junli seemed to be leaning against the tree as one of Shi Qing’s hands rested on his shoulder. From this angle, she could only see the back of Shi Qing’s head.

nIn other words, Shi Qing and Zhuo Junli were face to face.

nThis posture….

nThese movements….

nCould it be…the legendary…

nKabedon: Tree Version!

nWhen Tong Xinyu looked down again, the 2.8m tall and imposing Mother Shi was already heading towards that tree.

nIt’s over. We’re in a whole world of trouble now.

nHer head went blank. She turned around and ran to the stairs without a second thought.

nShe hurried downstairs.

nShe sprinted like she was running an 800m race and barely managed to catch up to Mother Shi who had almost reached the big tree.

n“Shi Qing, Shi Qing’s mother, no! Auntie! Please wait! Please wait a minute!!!”

nTong Xinyu was panting heavily. She literally put all her remaining energy into shouting as loud as she could.

n“Your lipstick is so pretty! What brand is it?!”

nShe tried her best.

nThat should’ve been loud enough for her male gods to hear, right?

nShi Qing, who had one hand on the tree and the other on Zhuo Junli’s shoulder, did hear the commotion. When he saw the panic that flashed across the youth’s face upon hearing that his mother was coming, his lips curled up into a wicked smile.

nLowering his voice, he mischievously whispered, “Kiss me or else I won’t get up.”

nZhuo Junli was really in a bit of a panic. He was just a poor student right now. Even though he was capable of it, he couldn’t go against Shi Qing if things suddenly took a bad turn.

nEven if Shi Qing said that he had a bad relationship with his parents, they were still his parents.

nIf they forced Shi Qing to transfer schools, there was nothing he could do.

nHe lowered his voice as well, his hand subconsciously gripped Shi Qing’s. “Behave. Your mother is here.”

n“Kiss me or pat me. Choose one.”

nThe school bully remained unbothered. He acted like he wasn’t going to stop until he got what he wanted.

n“We haven’t even kissed yet. If you don’t kiss me today, I won’t get up no matter who comes here, even if it’s my mom or God himself.”

nHe urged, “Kiss me quickly. There’s a surprise if you do.”

nZhuo Junli’s long eyelashes fluttered due to a mix of anxiety and shyness. His white cheeks flushed a light red.

nWorried that Shi Qing’s mother was really going to see them if he delayed any longer, he slowly leaned in. His lips gently brushed the school bully’s cheek.

nTong Xinyu, who was unable to delay the 2.8m tall and imposing Mother Shi, saw this scene in front of her. “…….”

nShe was dumbfounded.

nDid her super loud warning from before not reach this pair of male lovebirds?!

nTong Xinyu unconsciously scrambled to put herself in front of them. The gears in her head turned at a breakneck speed as she stared at the 2.8m tall, imposing, and somewhat scary auntie in front of her.

n“Auntie it’s not what you think! We’re rehearsing our winter holiday play! It’s um…uh…Sleeping Beauty! You know how the story has a kissing scene? They’re rehearsing it!”

nThere was no shocked anger at all on the beautiful face of Shi Qing’s mother. She just smiled at them.

nTong Xinyu didn’t even notice. She was too busy turning her head to see—

nShi Qing! Was! Actually! Still! Holding! Zhuo Junli’s hand!

nTheir fingers were even interlocked!

nShit! While she was trying to salvage the situation, they were actively sabotaging her efforts!

nYou guys are supposed to be having an underground romance! Please act like it!

nThen, she could only watch as the school bully raised their interlocked hands.

n“Mom. This is Zhuo Junli, my boyfriend.”

nTong Xinyu, “!!!”

nMother Shi was still all smiles as she looked at the good-looking youth whose face has been completely dyed red. Her eyes were filled with satisfaction.

n“He’s a good child like you told me before. Mom will give you two her blessing.”

nZhuo Junli gradually recovered from his petrified state.

nHis eyes lit up bit by bit as he turned his head to look at Shi Qing.

nThe school bully still had a smile on his face that made him appear particularly mischievous. He swung their arms to and fro.

n“I told you there would be a surprise if you kissed me.”

nZhuo Junli’s entire body seemed to relax as he looked at his lover. The corners of his lips curled up slightly.

nThe air seemed to be overflowing with pink bubbles again.

nTong Xinyu felt like she had been forcefully stuffed with a sack of dog food as her worries went to waste. “…”

nAfter going through a roller coaster of ups and downs—

nShe finally understood.

nHer place was under the car.

nAnd not in it.

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nPoor Tong Xinyu XD.

nWe’ll be finishing off Arc 4 next week!

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