CH 2

Su Li pretended to be envious and said, “Yes, yes, your boyfriend is indeed excellent and rich.”

“Su Li!”

Su Li advised him seriously, “Being in a relationship is a good thing, Yuxing, don’t be so hesitant.”

Lin Yuxing blushed at Su Li’s words and felt helpless about the misunderstanding. “I really just took a delivery order. If you don’t believe me, I can go to the flower shop and have them testify. I didn’t place the order for that bouquet of roses.”

Just like that, it had been blown out of proportion online, portraying it as a successful hand-holding moment between him and Gu Zhongyi?

It was simply outrageous.

Not to mention anything else, their relationship was distant and had no connection whatsoever.

In that university, anyone could have some kind of fate with Gu Zhongyi, except for Lin Yuxing. He didn’t dare to have any connection with him.

One was a poor student struggling with livelihood and future prospects, while the other was the only son of a well-known conglomerate shareholder in Country C. Even the term “matching social status” was unnecessary and not worth mentioning when it came to them, as they were completely incompatible.

Lin Yuxing sighed in frustration.

He could imagine how speechless Gu Zhongyi would be upon seeing the post.

“If Senior Gu Zhong… if he finds out, he will definitely be unhappy.” Lin Yuxing didn’t want to cause trouble for anyone and was still considering how to privately message the person who posted and explain the situation.

However, Su Li didn’t think so. He pointed at Guy Zhongyi’s smiling face on the screen and said, “If he’s unhappy, could he still be smiling like this?”

“Who would be unhappy after receiving flowers?” Lin Yuxing retorted.

Su Li put his arm around Lin Yuxing’s shoulder, looking like he knew everything, and smirked, “You really know so little about the gossip in the school.”

Who is Gu Zhongyi? He is the famous campus heartthrob at C University.

Not only does he have an incredibly handsome appearance, but he also comes from a wealthy and influential family. In this school, not to mention people who want to date him, there are countless individuals who want to be his followers.

Unfortunately, Gu Zhongyi has always had a cold and distant personality, rarely speaking. In his daily life, apart from occasionally playing basketball with his childhood friend Yang Qing, he hardly participated in any social activities at school.

Such a person, even if receiving gifts from admirers, would not show a smile.

Su Li had also heard others say that Gu Zhongyi never accepted anyone’s advances, even if it was just a bouquet of flowers.

With Su Li’s explanation, Lin Yuxing became even more perplexed.

So, it was all because of Gu Zhongyi’s smile.

He understood it as a symbolic act of politeness from Gu Zhongyi, but it was misinterpreted by others, leading to a flurry of discussions online. No matter who this happened to, they would be upset, right?

Lin Yuxing looked at the comments on his phone, feeling increasingly distressed. He picked up his own phone and, under Su Li’s guidance, quickly created an ID and sent a private message to the person who posted the thread, hoping they would delete the post as soon as possible.

Half an hour passed, and there was no response.

Lin Yuxing sighed in frustration, rubbing his face with his hand, feeling troubled.

He decided to reply directly in the thread, narrating the whole incident and stating that he was indeed the person in question.

As a result, the comment section was abuzz, and no one believed him.

He carefully looked at the picture again, skipping his own figure, and all he saw was Gu Zhongyi’s smile that was so beautiful and filled with doting.

Lin Yuxing couldn’t help but complain, “Why did he have to smile so misleadingly?”

And the whole incident started that afternoon…

Lin Yuxing vividly remembered….

It was the indoor basketball court of C University.

Two teams were engaged in an intense match, and as the sound of a basketball hitting the rim resounded, the game ended.

“Gu Zhongyi, great shot!”

Immediately, several teammates cheered and applauded, and the onlooking students also clapped their hands.

It was in the midst of that wave of sound that the slender Lin Yuxing, holding a bouquet of roses, appeared at the entrance of the basketball court like an outsider.

His clear and bright eyes looked around nervously. It was his first time stepping into the school’s basketball court, but no one noticed him.

He fixed his gaze on Gu Zhongyi not far away and intentionally shouted loudly, “Senior Gu Zhongyi, are you here?”

The surrounding voices gradually faded, and everyone’s gaze shifted towards him and the roses in his hands.

As if by mutual agreement, the crowd made way for him.

Light and shadows fell through the glass windows, casting onto the roses in his hands. The cluster of roses nestled in Lin Yuxing’s embrace, vibrant and dripping with red, like a blazing flame that stood out against his injured and calloused hands.

Inside the basketball court, everyone fell silent, as if it was a coordinated effort.

Lin Yuxing took a few steps forward and stopped. “Which one is Senior Gu Zhongyi? These are for you.”

Whispers began to arise, and people discreetly took out their phones to take pictures. It seemed like everyone was waiting to see how Gu Zhongyi would reject Lin Yuxing’s bouquet.

“Doesn’t he know that Gu Zhongyi doesn’t accept these things?” someone said, and a burst of laughter filled the confined space, leaving Lin Yuxing feeling embarrassed.

Suddenly, a steady voice cut through the noisy crowd and landed firmly in Lin Yuxing’s ears.

“I’m here.”

Lin Yuxing looked over and saw Gu Zhongyi, the renowned alpha male of C University, just a few steps away. He was tilting his head, drinking from a bottle of water, sweat sliding down his forehead. There was no unnecessary expression on his cool and handsome face.

He wiped away the sweat with a towel and made eye contact with Lin Yuxing, his expression neither cold nor gentle, as if he naturally exuded an aura that kept others at a distance.

But Gu Zhongyi was very good-looking, so good-looking that Lin Yuxing’s mind went blank when he saw him.

Before Gu Zhongyi could say anything, the captain of the basketball team, Yang Qing, whistled and teasingly bumped Gu Zhongyi’s elbow. “You have too many little fanboys, don’t you?”

He was the only one who dared to speak to Gu Zhongyi like that in the entire crowd, as they were childhood friends.

As soon as Lin Yuxing heard the words “little fanboy,” his face turned red, understanding why everyone had such a spectator-like attitude.

“Sorry, I’m just a delivery guy, delivering flowers for someone.” Afraid that no one would believe him, Lin Yuxing mentioned the name of the flower shop at the school gate. “I have a cooperation with the owner, and I deliver almost all the orders in the school.”

Fortunately, Yang Qing was just joking, and the topic wasn’t pursued further.

Yang Qing glanced at Lin Yuxing a few times, seeming to have some impression of him, and clapped his palm. “I remember now, you’re that freshman delivery guy, Lin Yuxing, right?”

“Yes.” Lin Yuxing was puzzled. “Senior, do you know me?”

Lin Yuxing didn’t remember having any business with him in his sophomore year.

Yang Qing was quite casual. “I added you on WeChat two months ago. I asked you to deliver breakfast to my ex-girlfriend every day. She’s a freshman, from the department next to yours!”

Lin Yuxing suddenly realized and remembered. He recalled that he had only delivered for a month before they broke up. He lamented it for a minute because he was a monthly subscriber.

“So, you’re the senior. I thought you were also a freshman.” Lin Yuxing said apologetically.

Yang Qing didn’t mind and said nonchalantly, “I remember your name is Lin Yuxing, right, Junior Lin? Not bad, your business has grown quite well. I’ll help you promote it later.”

“Thank you, senior!”

With Yang Qing as a contact, Lin Yuxing could probably get more orders in the second year

At that moment, Gu Zhongyi, who had been neglected on the side, coughed lightly.

Lin Yuxing immediately stopped the polite conversation with Yang Qing. He knew that Gu Zhongyi was like an iceberg, and his temper might not be considered mild. He apologized twice proficiently and skillfully took out the list and pen. “Senior, could you please sign here? I need to report to the flower shop.”

“Mm.”

Gu Zhongyi didn’t say much. With his head slightly lowered, the sound of the pen scratching the paper was sharp. Accompanied by Gu Zhongyi’s deep voice, he looked at the Omega in front of him and asked, “Can you tell me who sent it?”

Before Lin Yuxing could speak, Yang Qing spoke first, “Why are you asking that? You’re not the one receiving it.”

Gu Zhongyi glanced at Yang Qing faintly.

Yang Qing scratched his head and innocently said, “I’m just telling the truth…”

Lin Yuxing nervously held the flowers. If Gu Zhongyi didn’t accept them, he didn’t know how to handle the bouquet. It was the first time he would encounter a situation where a delivery was rejected.

Gu Zhongyi ignored Yang Qing. He returned the list and pen to Lin Yuxing and spoke in a friendly manner, as if he was helping Lin Yuxing out of a predicament. “Please give me the flowers.”

The temperature in the room gradually rose in the afternoon, making the indoor environment unexpectedly stuffy in winter.

Lin Yuxing took the list and pen, and accidentally touched Gu Zhongyi’s fingertips. It felt like a spark igniting his heart, burning him hastily.

As it turned out, Gu Zhongyi wasn’t as cold as Lin Yuxing had imagined.

Lin Yuxing thought he was very polite, and his voice was gentle.

A person like him would be hard not to be attracted to after having more contact, right? But if one was to be attracted to such a person and fall, it would be difficult to get out, right? He thought about many things in his mind, but in reality, only a few seconds had passed.

He foolishly felt fortunate that they only had this one encounter.

Lin Yuxing tactfully avoided eye contact with him. “Sorry, I’m not sure who sent it. I’m only responsible for the delivery.” He handed over the bouquet, careful not to touch Gu Zhongyi’s hand again, and reminded, “I saw a folded card in the bouquet, maybe it’s written on there.”

Gu Zhongyi reached out and took the roses, as if accepting a passionate confession. “Thank you.”

“No need to thank me.” Lin Yuxing couldn’t help but look up and met Gu Zhongyi’s gaze.

He noticed that Gu Zhongyi was also looking at him.

Vaguely, Lin Yuxing caught a faint scent of bitter orange. It was Gu Zhongyi’s pheromones, surprisingly pleasant, as if a tempting sweetness was spreading in the flower petals.

Lin Yuxing didn’t know what was happening to himself, but his ears turned red uncontrollably.

All of that was captured by Gu Zhongyi’s eyes.

Gu Zhongyi’s eyes were deep, and it was impossible to discern what he was thinking. He curved his lips and said again, “Thank you.”

In just a few minutes, Gu Zhongyi smiled several times. If others didn’t know, they would probably think Gu Zhongyi was an easily approachable person.

In the next moment, Lin Yuxing almost fled, rushing outside.

His heart was pounding like a frightened deer, and his once mundane life suddenly became filled with youthfulness. Perhaps it was because of Gu Zhongyi’s rare smile, or perhaps it was because of Gu Zhongyi’s pleasant pheromones.

Everything about Gu Zhongyi made Lin Yuxing feel incredibly relaxed and joyful.

But all of his thoughts were things he couldn’t reveal. Lin Yuxing was well aware that he and Gu Zhongyi were from two different worlds, and he had never fantasized about having a relationship with Gu Zhongyi.

He didn’t dare, nor did he want to.

However, at that moment, his steps were light. He mounted a second-hand bicycle, riding against the wind, and he felt like he could take another hundred orders.

However, things didn’t go as planned.

What Lin Yuxing didn’t know was that after he left, inside the basketball court, Gu Zhongyi, who should have discarded the flowers, unprecedentedly opened the folded card.

“Lin Yuxing.”

In an instant, the three words popped out of Gu Zhongyi’s mouth without much weight.

Yang Qing didn’t hear clearly and habitually said, “Give me the flowers. I’ll take care of it for you. My mom likes them, and I’ll give… halfway through his words, Yang Qing saw the signature on the folded card—Lin Yuxing.

Those three prominent characters left Yang Qing stunned.

After taking a closer look, it was written on the folded card:

[Gu Zhongyi, if you accept this bouquet, please accept my confession.

Lin Yuxing.]

Yang Qing quickly reached out to take the roses, wanting to help Gu Zhongyi resolve the issue.

He exclaimed, “The little junior brother is extraordinary. Does he know that you won’t accept it, so he pretends to be a delivery boy?”

Unexpectedly, Gu Zhongyi stopped his hand and remained calm, “I accept.”

After saying that, amidst the shocked gazes of everyone, Gu Zhongyi’s lips curved with a hint of a smile. He held the bouquet of roses and walked away with large strides.

Yang Qing’s jaw almost dropped to the ground. When he reacted, he immediately caught up, almost shouting, “What the hell?! You accepted his confession?! Seriously? Zhongyi, did you take the wrong medicine today? Zhongyi—Gu Zhongyi, wait for me!”

As a result, a post that puzzled Lin Yuxing appeared on the school’s gossip forum .