Rebirth to Save Myself

However, rumors can't be explained away in just a few words, especially since Lin Mohan consistently spent every spare moment discussing problems with Su Xia, making it even less likely for them to dissipate. But Su Xia couldn't ask Lin Mohan to stop coming to her, and given that Lin Mohan's grades had indeed improved under her tutoring, it was even less likely that she would give up communicating with the genius.

Zhou Xiaojie also heard about this matter. He secretly observed for several days and found that although Su Xia was dissatisfied with Lin Mohan's arrival, she still answered his questions. From this, he concluded that Su Xia did not like Lin Mohan.

"How do you know she doesn't like Lin Mohan? If she doesn't like him, why doesn't she refuse?" Friend A asked.

"Because she is a kind-hearted person, she couldn't bear to refuse Lin Mohan," Zhou Xiaojie said.

"Huh? You don't actually like Su Xia, do you?" Friend A asked jokingly.

Zhou Xiaojie didn't speak, but glanced at his friend A. Friend A was startled by his look; he had been joking just a moment ago, but now he was serious and asked, "You really like her?"

"Is that not allowed?" Zhou Xiaojie asked back.

"It's not that it's impossible, it's just a bit sudden. Besides, everyone's pairing Su Xia and Lin Mohan up right now, aren't you afraid of being scorned for trying to steal their thunder?"

"Are they officially together? Have they made their relationship public? If not, why can't you pursue them and confess your feelings?" Zhou Xiaojie asked.

"That's not what I meant. It's just that everyone thinks they're a couple right now, and they're a perfect match. They're more like a couple than lovers, you know?" Friend A explained, facepalming.

"I understand, I will be better than him."

That day, Lin Mohan came to Su Xia's seat as usual, intending to sit down and ask questions, but Su Xia stopped him.

"Just stand there and ask."

"Master Su Xia, it's not very polite for me to stand and look down at you." Lin Mohan was a little embarrassed; it would be impolite to stand while asking someone a question.

"What's your question?" Su Xia took Lin Mohan's book, glanced at it, and handed it back to him, saying, "This is the same type of question as the one we discussed during the second period break on Wednesday afternoon."

"I don't quite understand yet, so I wanted to ask again." Lin Mohan scratched his head sheepishly and looked at Su Xia with a smile.

“If there’s anything you don’t understand, I can teach you. As the class monitor, I still need to care about my classmates’ studies.” Zhou Xiaojie walked over and took the book from Lin Mohan’s hand.

Just as Lin Mohan was about to refuse, Su Xia immediately said, "Since you don't quite understand, it means the method isn't suitable for you. It wouldn't be bad to have the class monitor try a different method."

"Did they have a fight? Su Xia is even willing to teach Lin Mohan."

"I guess so, Lin Mohan can just coax him and he'll be fine."

Zhou Xiaojie explained his thought process, and Lin Mohan thanked him for his kindness, although he didn't understand why the class monitor suddenly offered to teach him. However, the class monitor was among the top students in the class, and having a different approach was a good thing. But to outsiders, it just looked like a lovers' quarrel. Apart from friend A, everyone else, like Lin Mohan, was baffled by the class monitor's appearance.

Zhou Xiaojie considered many ways to confess his feelings, such as writing a love letter, confessing in person, or getting close to Su Xia like Lin Mohan did and developing feelings over time. Unable to make up his mind, he went to ask his friend A.

"Brother, don't you know what's being said outside?"

"What's the rumor? Is it that Su Xia and I are a couple?"

"They say you're the culprit who caused their argument, the third party."

"Oh, tell me next time you spread rumors that she and I are a couple. Now help me think of a way to confess my feelings?"

"Why don't we wait and see? I don't think a good student like Su Xia would date. Right now, she should focus on her studies, don't you think?"

"Dating doesn't affect your studies; on the contrary, you can improve together."

"You have good grades, so never mind what I said. But you don't know what Su Xia thinks, do you? It would be so awkward if she rejected you, especially since you're in the same class!"

"Then just don't refuse."

"Are you absolutely certain that Su Xia will agree to your confession?"

Zhou Xiaojie was momentarily speechless. He wasn't entirely sure Su Xia would agree; on the contrary, he was absolutely certain she would refuse. If she rejected him, it would be very difficult for him to get closer to her again. After thinking for a moment, he said to his friend A, "I think you're right. I've decided to study hard and apply to the same high school as her, and then confess my feelings to her."

"Hey, that's right."

Although Zhou Xiaojie was determined to wait until he got into high school before confessing his feelings, he still chose a physical education class to go to the pavilion to find Su Xia.

"Su Xia, is there a high school you want to apply to?" Zhou Xiaojie asked Su Xia.

Su Xia looked up and was surprised to see the class monitor. She and Chen Yuan had come to the pavilion to read because the classroom was too stuffy. This place was relatively secluded, so there were few people. But why was the class monitor looking for her?

"I'm asking you a question." Chen Yuan tugged at Su Xia's arm, signaling her to stop spacing out.

"No," Su Xia answered honestly. Based on her current grades, she was perfectly capable of getting into the top high school. But she was only in the first year of junior high, so who could guarantee it 100%?

“I want to apply to the same high school as you. If you’ve made up your mind, can you share it with me?” Zhou Xiaojie continued to ask.

"Ah, oh." Su Xia replied, looking completely bewildered.

Zhou Xiaojie got the answer he wanted and turned to leave.

"Great, Xiaxia, he likes you!" Chen Yuan looked at Su Xia with a mocking expression.

"What the hell? How does asking about a high school student lead to liking someone?" Su Xia, a 29-year-old virgin, who also thinks she's not good-looking, never thought anyone would like her.

"If he didn't like you, why would he say he wanted to apply to high school with you?" Chen Yuan retorted.

"According to you, Chen Wenwei also likes you, and he also wants to go to the same high school as you." Su Xia retorted, not to be outdone, and countered Chen Yuan's question.

“It’s different. Chen Wenwei and I are sisters.” Chen Yuan never treated Chen Wenwei as a boy. Was he a boy? He was her sworn sister, not a little brother she could order around at will.

"Who's your sister, Chen Yuan? You shameless bastard!" Chen Wenwei walked into the pavilion and overheard Chen Yuan's words, and immediately started cursing at her.

"Yes, yes, you're not my sister, you're my little Wei Zi," Chen Yuan said with a smile.

"Are you out of your mind?" Chen Wenwei was too lazy to argue with Chen Yuan and put the snacks on the table.

"Thank you for running the errand, Xiao Weizi."

"Chen Yuan, you're dead if you say another word."

"I'm so scared, Xiaxia, save me."

"Take a break. Eat and study as usual." Su Xia paused their bickering once again. To be honest, these two really couldn't stand not arguing for a day.