A girl nearby gasped in amazement, and soon after, murmurs arose.
"Looks like the revelations in that post were true!"
"I didn't expect Yan Xinxin to actually hook up with Xu Nuo!"
Yan Xinxin glanced back and, sure enough, she saw Xu Nuo.
Under the early summer's radiant sunlight, his chiseled, elegant features stood out, rugged yet refined.
The upside-down triangular black earring on his right ear added a hint of rebellion and cool detachment.
Yan Xinxin felt a tinge of guilt.
She hadn't intended for her matters to implicate anyone else.
Xu Nuo lowered his gaze, his obsidian-like dark eyes locking onto Yan Xinxin's.
"Need me to walk you to class?"
Yan Xinxin paused briefly before quickly declining.
The boy who had been punched suddenly exploded in furious cursing.
"Xu Nuo, how dare you hit me! Do you even know who my father is?"
"What, is your family descended from the Aisin Gioro imperial line? Or some kind of nobility?"
Xu Nuo raised his slender eyes, his tone lazy as he retorted. The cool and composed demeanor caused the nearby "wife fans" to swoon with delight.
"If that's the case, should I apologize to you, Prince?"
Xu Nuo's sarcastic words elicited laughter from the girls surrounding them.
The boy who had been punched, along with his so-called two bros, turned red with embarrassment.
"You... Xu Nuo, don't get cocky! Don't think just because you're good-looking with a crazed fanbase that you're anything special. I'm telling you straight—I wanted to throw money at sleeping with Yan Xinxin today, so what? Everyone knows she's just a cheap...!"
Before Yan Xinxin or Xu Nuo could speak or react, the girls in the crowd began pelting books, fruits, and breakfast items at the boy.
How dare he insult them as crazed fans of Xu Nuo!
Of course, they'd beat him to a pulp!
Unable to fend off the barrage of thrown objects, the trio of boys immediately took off running.
As the crowd dispersed, Xu Nuo and Yan Xinxin's figures in front of the teaching building appeared uniquely striking.
The smile on Luo Yiyi's face was long gone. She had originally been watching Yan Xinxin get mocked and insulted by the three boys with delight, but she hadn't expected Xu Nuo to suddenly appear and step in to resolve the situation!
And on top of that, he even fought the boy for her!
Luo Yiyi clenched her fists, so angry she nearly exploded on the spot!
Watching the scene of the large group of girls chasing after the trio, Yan Xinxin couldn't help but let out a small laugh and sigh.
She looked up and smiled faintly at Xu Nuo to express her gratitude.
"I should get back to class now."
Xu Nuo called out to her.
Luo Yiyi and her two sidekicks, three pairs of eyes in total, clearly saw Xu Nuo call out for Yan Xinxin. Under the sunlight, though his handsome face appeared distant, his gaze was unexpectedly gentle.
"Is there something else?" Yan Xinxin asked as she looked at Xu Nuo.
Xu Nuo stared at her, his thin lips moved faintly.
The four simple words left Yan Xinxin stunned.
He believed her—was he talking about the matter concerning the post?
"Actually, I've always been paying attention to you."
"...What?" Yan Xinxin asked, puzzled.
He stepped closer to her, his tall and striking frame emanating a faint, refreshing fragrance.
"The first time I noticed you was during the 800-meter test run. The way you pushed through and finished—I still remember it. Later on, I got to know you better from your academic works, especially your project, 'Angel's Tears.' It's truly exceptional."
Yan Xinxin listened, her nerves inexplicably unsettled. She never realized Xu Nuo had paid such close attention to her.
"Why... Why are you telling me this?"
"Be with me. Be my girlfriend, okay?"