Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Snatching Xie Xiao from Me

Xie Xiao was momentarily taken aback before he diverted his gaze.He naturally didn't notice the smile that Zhou Mianmian had just started to form, now frozen at her lips.

In fact, Xie Xiao simply couldn't understand why Zhou Mianmian had to rely on a man.

Previously she relied on herself, no longer doing so.

Relied on Yan Shi, and now Yan Shi also laid in a hospital.

Wasn't it blatantly clear that relying on men was unreliable?

Why wouldn't she think of another way out instead of finding another man...

Xie Xiao sighed, not really intending to interfere, having already shown his final act of kindness to Zhou Mianmian when he told her not to rely on men.

His personality, though not vengeful towards Zhou Mianmian, also didn't truly desire to rescue her in any way.

After all, it seemed that the boys she liked were the ones who needed rescuing more than her...

The next day at school, Xie Xiao saw Yan Shi, who he hadn't seen for a long time.

He had lost a lot of weight, his complexion also quite dark.

And his foot was still wrapped in gauze, seemingly not yet healed.

After all, the injury was quite severe, and it had only been a month, so it definitely wasn't healed yet.

Several boys gathered around Yan Shi, expressing concern, along with other classmates.

Though his expression was dark, he still responded to the classmates' concern. Searᴄh the Nôvelƒire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

But his eyes unmistakably carried unhappiness, along with a repressed gloom.

After all, possibly having a lasting impact on his walking, it was actually quite a blow for an eighteen-year-old.

Especially for a student like Yan Shi, who wasn't particularly studious and liked to roam the streets daily, the blow was even harder to accept.

Xie Xiao didn't join the crowd, as they weren't very close. Fearing that his approach might be perceived as a provocation, he didn't bother.

Lin Yu and the others didn't go either. Relationships in class were always like this, both simple yet complex.

Yet, many were awaiting Zhou Mianmian's arrival.

After all, they were a couple.

Zhou Mianmian arrived relatively late, and upon entering the classroom, felt the weight of many eyes on her.

She paused briefly, then upon seeing Yan Shi, her pupils constricted slightly, and her complexion also turned poor.

Yan Shi looked at her expressionlessly.

Since the incident, aside from being forced by his family to let Zhou Mianmian look after him for a few days at the beginning—though it wasn't really taking care, she just couldn't leave.

His parents were ill-tempered. Even if it was Mr. Lin, the head teacher, or even the principal who came to ask them to let Zhou Mianmian return to school, it didn't work.

In their eyes, this girl had ruined their son's life and should look after him for a lifetime.

In the end, it was Yan Shi who, seeing Zhou Mianmian in tears daily, convinced his parents to let her return to school for the exams.

His mom even called him foolish, saying once Zhou Mianmian left, she wouldn't come back.

But Yan Shi felt otherwise. Zhou Mianmian was tender-hearted, and she had said she would come to visit him.

It turned out his mother was right; Zhou Mianmian never came again,

When he called her, she wouldn't pick up eight out of ten times, and if she did, she claimed she had to study after a few words...

Yan Shi wasn't truly foolish; how could he not understand what that meant?

So, even though his parents disagreed, he still insisted on returning to school for review and exams.

Now looking at Zhou Mianmian's sullen expression, he remembered a photo a friend had sent him yesterday.

A photograph of Zhou Mianmian's intimate interactions with a boy seemed to remind him just how "green" his situation was!

"Zhou Mianmian, Yan Shi is back," one of the boys next to Yan Shi spoke up, his tone not too pleasant, "won't you even ask how he is?"

Zhou Mianmian did not approach, even instinctively stepping back.

This small step sparked various emotions among the onlookers.

"Being able to return must mean you've gotten a lot better. Classes are about to start," Zhou Mianmian said, yet she stood in place, since Yan Shi was her desk-mate and she didn't even dare to return to her seat.

Yan Shi's parents' words and the forced days in the hospital had terrified her.

Not to mention the way Yan Shi was now looking at her with a sullen face.

Zhou Mianmian was truly frightened, as Yan Shi originally had a bad temper...

At this time, Teacher Lin came from down the corridor, "Why are you standing at the door? Class is about to start."

Zhou Mianmian stepped aside a little.

Teacher Lin saw Yan Shi, his expression somewhat complex.

This student had gotten him a disciplinary action, not to mention his parents' beatings, but Yan Shi had indeed suffered a lot himself, the kid was only eighteen.

Teacher Lin couldn't quite clear his mood, looked away, "Alright, everyone go back to your seats and get ready, class is about to begin. Student Yan Shi's leg hasn't healed yet, try to take more care of him."

After speaking, he looked to Zhou Mianmian still standing at the door, "Aren't you going back?"

Although Yan Shi had not spoken a word to her from the start, Zhou Mianmian felt his gaze lingering on her.

Zhou Mianmian, pale-faced, said, "Teacher Lin, I'm feeling unwell, I'd like to go to the infirmary."

The murmurs uncontrollably spread out.

Yet Zhou Mianmian dared not glance at these familiar classmates.

She had been the subject of much gossip lately, and she wasn't afraid of being talked about.

But she was afraid of Yan Shi!

Lin Yu couldn't help but say to Xie Xiao in exasperation, "Zhou Mianmian's face has turned completely white with fear."

Xie Xiao wrote an answer on his worksheet and looked up, noncommittally responding with a grunt.

Lin Yu: Is this guy ignoring me? Why is everyone watching the drama while he's writing on his worksheet?

Teacher Lin glanced at Zhou Mianmian, seeing her complexion was indeed poor, "Go on then, do you need a classmate to accompany you?"

Zhou Mianmian shook her head, "No need, thank you, Teacher!"

Zhou Mianmian fled in panic.

Yan Shi withdrew his gaze, his eyes icy cold.

Why? His own life might turn into that of a cripple, and Zhou Mianmian wants to completely sever ties with him?

She was wishing for too much.

Zhou Mianmian had just run out of the school building when her phone vibrated once.

Her body stiffened, she took it out and sure enough, it was a message from Yan Shi, writing, "Why are you running? Are you afraid of me?"

Zhou Mianmian couldn't help trembling, she was really scared.

Unlike other classmates, she was so frightened she didn't even know whom to turn to, as her grandmother didn't care about her at all.

Zhou Mianmian suddenly squatted down in despair, feeling she would be haunted by Yan Shi for her whole life...

Just that thought made her feel completely cold.

"Are you alright, classmate?" a worried female voice suddenly arose.

If Luo Yanran had known the person squatting was Zhou Mianmian she definitely wouldn't have asked.

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Originally, she was helping Teacher Luo deliver some materials to the guidance office.

But on her way back, she saw a girl squatting on the ground as if unwell, so she couldn't help but ask with concern.

It wasn't until the girl looked up, seeing this pitifully familiar face, that Luo Yanran thought to turn and leave.

The two girls, one standing, one squatting, just looked at each other.

The bell for class rang.

The concerned expression on Luo Yanran's face disappeared, she straightened up, "If it's nothing, I'll go back to class now."

Upon saying this, she turned around to leave.

Yet Zhou Mianmian suddenly spoke up, "You took Xie Xiao away from me, aren't you afraid I'll take him back?"

Luo Yanran stopped in her tracks, her face showing a smile that wasn't quite a smile, as if she had heard some joke.

She turned to look at Zhou Mianmian.