Locking away my heart and love! Going back to 2000 to be a top student again.

Help me...

Xu Su's heart tightened, and she suddenly looked up, only to meet Xi Zirong's handsome face, which was very close to hers.

The kiss landed instantly.

A kiss without the slightest hesitation, and it was fierce.

This time it wasn't a quick separation; Xu Su's neck was gripped tightly, a rare display of strength from the young man, leaving no room for escape.

After the kiss, Xi Zirong sat up and knelt on one knee on the edge of the chair where Xu Su was sitting, completely covering her. He held her chin with one hand and pressed her against the back of the chair, kissing her from above.

When Jessica came in, she could only see the back of the boy who was with Jiang Chusheng. Xu Su was trapped in the chair, with only one hand showing as she gripped the side of the chair.

Because of the force, Xu Su's knuckles turned white, and Xi Zirong's hand slowly pried them apart and squeezed them in, and soon, their fingers were interlocked.

Apart from the sounds of kissing, only the girl's sobs filled the air.

It made me blush...

Sika reflexively looked at Jiang Chusheng beside her, only to see him look away.

“…” Sika hesitated for a moment, then left…

Originally, she was a little cold because she was only wearing a short-sleeved shirt, and she wanted to tell Xu Su that she would go back and get a coat first.

Who knew things would develop to this point...

Xu Su never expected things to develop to this point.

How...did they end up kissing?

It was still this kind of kiss, half-forced and driven by desire…

Her hands were held so tightly that Xu Su couldn't push him away.

Xi Zirong was burning up and his breathing was erratic. He could sense someone coming in, but he couldn't stop, nor could he bear to stop. If he let go, the girl would run away again.

Fortunately, Jiang Chusheng left soon after.

After kissing for so long, by the time Xi Zirong finally let go, Xu Su was still dazed from the kiss.

My eyes were wide open, completely dazed, and I had no idea what to do.

Should I beat him up or yell at him?

Seeing her like this, Xi Zirong couldn't help but smile: "Su Su, look, you don't mind my kiss at all. Why don't you break up with him? I promise I won't make you cry. I'll listen to whatever you say. I'll do whatever you tell me to do. How about that?"

Break up with him, I promise I won't let you cry...

“…No,” Xu Su blinked, reluctant to use the same words she used to scold Shen Chen, and after a long while said, “Xi Zirong, stop thinking about me. You don’t know how capable Zhou Mochen is. He can completely get rid of you without making a sound.”

"Wow, that's impressive..." Xi Zirong smiled and said, "What methods does he have? I don't do business, and I'm not short of money. I only have one path in mind for the future: academic research. I don't need to ask for favors; I can rely entirely on my own abilities."

He even took it seriously…

Xu Su thought about it seriously, but he really couldn't figure out how Zhou Mochen could mess with him.

Ultimately, framing and plotting can only target ordinary people with no connections. Although Xi Zirong's family is not as powerful as the Zhou family, they are still a family of scholars, especially his father, who is a well-known figure in the domestic academic circle.

Those who reach the top in any industry are unlikely to lack money, let alone scholars; they probably hold countless patents.

Xi Zirong lacks nothing. As long as his strength is evident on paper and he is truly capable of making a name for himself, Zhou Mochen will be unable to touch him, at least in terms of scheming and plotting.

When Xu Su was with him, she had planned to face Zhou Mochen's crazy revenge together. After learning about Xi Zirong's family situation, she thought it over carefully. Unless Zhou Mochen really did hire someone to kill, they were not worried about anything else.

But then again, if Xu Su really did abandon him for Xi Zirong, Zhou Mochen would probably hire someone to kill her, or even do it himself.

Anyone who dares to take her away is risking their life.

If he could control his murderous intent when faced with a life-threatening enemy, then he wouldn't be Zhou Mochen.

This is a dead end...

…………

Xu Su shook her head violently!

Eh!

That's not right!

What is she thinking!

She has no intention of breaking up!

Xu Su suddenly realized that she had almost been led astray by Xi Zirong…

She glared at him and emphasized, "I never intended to break up with Zhou Mochen. You should just give up now."

"Why should I give up?" Xi Zirong asked, her eyes half-closed. "You're not completely without feelings for me, so why does it have to be me who gives up?"

Xu Su remained silent for a while, feeling a bit exasperated by his stubbornness. She had said a whole bunch of harsh words, but they had no effect whatsoever.

She frowned and struggled for a long time, unable to come up with a solution that would satisfy both sides.

In the end, Xi Zirong couldn't bear to see her in a difficult position. He laughed and said, "Forget it, don't look so bitter and resentful. Do you think I'm some kind of leech you can't get rid of?"

Xu Su looked up at him…

Xi Zirong met her gaze, a relaxed smile on his face, coaxing her like a friendly older brother next door: "Is it hard to bear emotional debts?"

“…” Xu Su nodded.

"If you know it's hard to memorize, then avoid getting involved with other people, understand?"

Xu Su's pupils dilated; he knew Shen Chen…

Before he could speak, Xi Zirong's smile faded inch by inch, and he said in a calm tone, "That Si Xuan's feelings for you are obvious, can you see it?"

So it was referring to Si Xuan…

In the past few days, many people have told Xu Su how Si Xuan treated her, but she herself really didn't feel it.

However, even Xi Zirong, whom he had only met once, said this…

Moreover, upon closer reflection, Si Xuan's attitude towards people tonight did indeed seem a bit off...

Especially when she decided to leave with Xi Zirong, Si Xuan's perpetually cold face revealed a clear sign of anger.

Thinking of this, Xu Su nodded: "I'll try to talk to him as little as possible."

“It’s not about trying,” Xi Zirong corrected, “it’s about keeping your distance from him and not giving him any unrealistic fantasies.”

"...What is an unrealistic fantasy?"

"If you show them even the slightest favor, they'll easily take advantage of you."

Xi Zirong paused for a moment and said, "I'm a man, and I understand better than you how persistent a man can be when he truly likes a girl. Just listen to me."

Xu Su was somewhat stunned…

The boy who used to blush at the slightest glance would one day tell her, 'I'm a man, I understand men better than you do…'

Has that sixteen-year-old boy grown into a man?

"What are you thinking about?" Xi Zirong frowned. "Are you daydreaming again?"

"..." Xu Su looked at him. It had been so long since she had seen him. He seemed to have grown taller. His shoulders, which used to be thin and slender, were now broad.

But why does she look even thinner? So thin that even her previously gentle jawline has become much sharper.

However, they have indeed grown up.

She could even vaguely sense an explosive power emanating from him, like a cheetah that had been gathering its strength for a long time, sharpening its claws and stalking its prey from a corner…