So sweet! She's pampered like a precious gem in her little world.

Chapter 107 The aloof academic genius is totally in love with him! (17)

Chu Yu felt that she must have been getting too close to Song Zhihuai lately, to the point that she had almost forgotten how popular he was at school.

The news that Song Zhihuai was participating in the long-distance running event had been leaked by someone. As soon as he walked towards the check-in area, the area around the track began to fill with girls who came to watch him compete.

The junior high and senior high schools of No. 1 Middle School held their sports meet together, and people from the first year of junior high to the third year of senior high gathered around the playground to watch Song Zhihuai compete.

Chu Yu had only exchanged a few words with Xu Jiayue when she turned around and found that there was already a large crowd blocking her way.

"..."

She hadn't quite figured out why Song Zhihuai had told her not to go watch the game, since she could see the playground from her classroom.

It turns out he had already guessed that this would happen.

That's true, since it's been the same for every previous sports meet.

Chu Yu found scenes from the sports meet in the original owner's memories. Wow, it turns out she was not only a perfect attendee, but also a pioneer every time...

So, did Song Zhihuai just think of how "she" used to stand closest to him, cheering and fawning over him?

"Chu Chu Bao?"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"You really do have another dog outside! You can even get distracted while I'm talking to you!"

Chu Yu paused for a moment, then quickly replied, "I'll treat you to your idol's New Year's Eve concert, VIP tickets."

"Aaaaaah! I knew you loved me the most!!"

Fortunately, the surrounding area was already bustling with noise, so Xu Jiayue's sharp explosion didn't seem so abrupt.

Xu Jiayue went to great lengths to secure tickets for this New Year's Eve concert, but she couldn't get them no matter what she tried, even after paying extra to buy scalped tickets.

"Chuchu, how did you manage to buy it!?"

"I've been waiting for it as soon as it went on sale. I even bought it after going through several hands and paying extra. You know what, your idol's popularity is really ridiculously high."

Chu Yu spoke vaguely, but Xu Jiayue knew it couldn't be that simple.

She's been a fan for many years, and even when she paid extra, she couldn't buy it. Chu Chu either had special connections or paid a lot more money.

Guessing her best friend's thoughts, Chu Yu explained softly, "Jia Yue, don't overthink it. It did cost a little extra to buy it, but compared to your liking and desire, I think it was worth it."

"Don't feel guilty, I used my own saved New Year's money."

"What you like is priceless; cherish the happiness and satisfaction that you can get by spending money."

Xu Jiayue's eyes welled up with tears. She knew that Chu Yu wasn't a fan of celebrities and couldn't really empathize with the feelings of fans like them, but she would understand and support her, and told herself that she had to live up to this affection.

"Chu Chu Bao——"

Xu Jiayue hugged the person and rubbed against them, but then heard a cold voice behind her: "Have you hugged enough?"

That voice, that tone, and those words...

She instantly realized what had happened, stiffly and slowly releasing her best friend, not even daring to look up, and quickly returned to her seat with her head down.

After finishing the preliminary round, Song Zhihuai deliberately avoided the crowd and rushed back as quickly as possible. Unexpectedly, he saw Xu Jiayue hugging the little girl and rubbing against her with great enthusiasm.

That reminded him of the big white cat his grandmother used to keep when he was a child. It would run to his grandmother's arms and rub its head against her like crazy!

What's so great about mooching off someone?

Chu Yu felt a little helpless about the interaction between the two. She looked up at the boy who was only wearing a white T-shirt and asked with a smile, "How was your run?"

Song Zhihuai held his school uniform in one hand and casually brushed a stray hair from his forehead with the other before sitting back down in his seat. "First place."

The afternoon sun brought a gentle warmth.

The boy's hair was still glistening with tiny water droplets, and his T-shirt was soaked with sweat, clinging to his body and revealing a thin layer of muscle beneath.

He usually looks like a frail scholar, but I never expected him to have such a great physique.

The way she was talking just now reminded her of the peacocks in the zoo.

Neither of them paid attention to the prying eyes from those around them. Song Zhihuai was habitually ignoring them, while Chu Yu was forced to get used to it.

There was no way around it; wherever Song Zhihuai appeared, he was inevitably surrounded by all sorts of stares. She had gone from being awkward and helpless at the beginning to being able to ignore them calmly now.

Go ahead and watch if you want. They're just having normal interactions; there's nothing shameful about it.

"That's impressive. Here, have some water first."

Without a doubt, there would be plenty of people bringing him water at the finish line. She also knew that he never accepted water from others, after all, she had personally experienced Song Xueshen's on-site rejection on her very first day after transmigrating.

She would never forget the cold expression on the boy's face.

I never imagined so much would happen in just one month...

Song Zhihuai took the water bottle from her without hesitation and gently touched her hand with the back of his hand to test the temperature.

"The mineral water is cold, so next time don't hold it in your hand all the time. Just put it aside, okay?"

Okay, I'll remember that.

The boy paused for a moment, then said, "Um, I didn't accept any water that someone else brought me."

"I knew."

Only after he finished speaking did I suddenly realize the deeper meaning behind his words.

Could he be trying to... get praise?

Before she could even gather her thoughts, the boy continued, "I've never accepted this before, and I never will. I only want what you give me."

The girl instantly smiled, her eyes shining brightly, "Okay, I'll be waiting for you at the finish line tomorrow for the final."

"it is good."

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The day's competition was drawing to a close.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the playground, illuminating the youthful faces, bright and beautiful.

Song Zhihuai had packed the little girl's backpack in advance, only containing her personal belongings. The snacks and drinks she hadn't had time to eat were packed in a separate bag.

He reached out and carried the small bag for the person himself, saying, "The snacks are a bit heavy, I'll take them back and bring them to you tomorrow."

Chu Yu almost laughed. Had he forgotten that he was the driver who picked her up and dropped her off?

"Alright, then thank you for your hard work, Teacher Song!"

"I'd be happy to. Go home and get some rest early tonight. Remember to drink warm water, okay?"

"Got it! Are you going to work in a bit?"

"Yes, the Golden Week holiday is coming soon, and the store has been busy these past few days."

"Okay, I'll be going now. See you tomorrow!"

"See you tomorrow."

How come I never realized before that this sentence could fill me with such anticipation?

Tomorrow, like you, will arrive, and it will be something to look forward to.

Song Zhihuai was busy until almost midnight before he finished work. When he saw the unread message from the girl on his phone, he was stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly clicked to check it.

Am I not upset that I'm bad at this?: [Has Teacher Song finished get off work yet?]

Am I not upset because I'm bad at this?: [What should I do if I can't sleep?!]

Am I not upset that I'm bad at this?: [Hey bro, can we chat for ten bucks?]

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