Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

Days passed by like flowing water. Occasionally, they would run into Mu Yinghong and a few street thugs on the street. Gu Jingxing noticed that one of the boys looked a bit like Liu Hui, but he didn't pay much attention to it.

Shi Huai'an had never met Liu Hui before, and Mu Yinghong acted as if she didn't know Shi Huai'an and Gu Jingxing, neither of them causing any trouble or seeking revenge, nor did they bother Wu Yutong. Gradually, everyone's vigilance lowered.

Wu Yutong was very grateful for Huai'an's rescue and would often bring snacks to Huai'an's class. Huai'an couldn't refuse, so he would also bring snacks for Yutong to take back and eat.

Wu Yutong would also go and bring food to Gu Jingxing, saying that Huai'an had asked her to deliver the snacks, and she would also attach a small note with a heart drawn on it.

At first, Gu Jingxing would casually accept the snacks and share them with his friends, but later, after hearing from Huai'an that it wasn't that boring at all and that he had never given any snacks, he realized that Huai'an had never sent any.

He was afraid his classmates would laugh at him, so he coldly refused, saying, "What are you doing, a seventh grader always running around to the ninth grade? Don't come here again." Later, he simply avoided Wu Yutong whenever he saw her.

Enraged, Wu Yutong tearfully complained to Huai'an that Gu Jingxing showed her no respect whatsoever, leaving Huai'an somewhat helpless and bewildered.

Huai'an wasn't very sensitive to these teenage thoughts and didn't notice anything unusual about Wu Yutong. In her eyes, they were just kids who should cherish the opportunity to study hard. She herself didn't even have the chance to go to junior high school in her previous life, so she didn't think about it in that way now that she had the chance.

They later ran into Lin Shaoyi several more times on the road.

After some conversation, it was discovered that Lin Shaoyi and Wu Yutong actually lived on the same street.

So Shi Huai'an happily asked Lin Shaoyi for help in escorting Wu Yutong home safely.

Lin Shaoyi agreed without hesitation, but Wu Yutong was extremely unwilling to accept this arrangement.

With tears in her eyes, she asked Huai'an with a wronged expression, "Is it because you don't like me, hate me, that you don't want to travel with her?"

Deep down, she actually hoped that the sunny and handsome Gu Jingxing would take her home.

But as a young girl, she found it difficult to express such thoughts and could only bury them deep in her heart.

She lowered her head slightly and asked cautiously in a voice so soft it was almost inaudible, "Am I useless? Does my existence cause you trouble or affect you?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Huai'an was stunned and stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do.

You should know that in her previous life she had experienced all sorts of people and things, and she had always been straightforward and frank, never understanding these complex thoughts and subtle expressions.

So she hurriedly waved her hands and shook her head repeatedly, saying, "That's not true, absolutely not, you're really overthinking it..."

Gu Jingxing, standing to the side, was somewhat puzzled, but still replied with a smile, "Oh, we weren't going the same way to begin with. I was worried about your safety traveling alone, so I accompanied you. Now that I see you have someone with you and there's no danger, there's no need for us to take a detour and waste time."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yutong immediately pouted and started to whine like a child: "Hmph, then why are you two able to go the same way? I don't care, I just want to go with you!"

As she spoke, she looked at the two of them with expectant eyes.

Looking at her adorable appearance, Gu Jingxing couldn't help but laugh out loud. He reached out and gently patted his bicycle, explaining with a smile, "Haha, it's because we happen to be going the same way!"

After saying that, he nimbly mounted his bicycle and then turned to signal to Shi Huai'an.

Shi Huai'an, this carefree and easygoing girl, jumped onto the back seat of the bicycle without saying a word, muttering, "Yeah, yeah, we have to hurry up and go, we still have a lot of homework to finish."

And so, the two rode their bicycles away into the distance, leaving Wu Yutong standing there, staring blankly at their departing figures.

Left with no other choice, Wu Yutong had to go back with Lin Shaoyi, who was urging her to hurry.

During their journey together, she would intentionally or unintentionally inquire about Shi Huai'an and Gu Jingxing from Lin Shaoyi.

For example, does Gu Jingxing have a girlfriend? Why are he and Shi Huai'an so close, etc...

Fortunately, Lin Shaoyi is a simple and frank person without much scheming. She tells Wu Yutong everything she knows without reservation.

She even openly expressed her heartfelt blessings for Shi Huai'an and Gu Jingxing: "However, we're both about to take the high school entrance exam, we're both academic slaves, how can we have the right to think about these romantic things..."

She didn't notice that Wu Yutong's face turned red and then pale, showing a jealous and resentful expression.

One day, Lin Shaoyi quietly asked Huai'an, "Do you think Wu Yutong has a crush on Gu Jingxing? She keeps asking me about Gu Jingxing and you."

Shi Huai'an thought for a moment, then shook his head in bewilderment and said, "I'm not sure either, I haven't really noticed. Could it be that you're overthinking it?"

Lin Shaoyi winked mysteriously and said, "Haha, you're too young to understand that this is just a young girl's first love, hee hee..."

Huai'an chuckled and tapped her head, saying, "We should focus on our studies and avoid gossiping about others. If this gets out, things will get complicated..."

Lin Shaoyi grinned and took out his workbook, saying, "Yes, ma'am. Come on, let's get started. I just can't figure out this problem. It's driving me crazy. If I had any romantic thoughts, my mom would bury me alive."

Their cheerful laughter filled the classroom, but on such an ordinary day, some rumors began to circulate quietly in the school.

Some people say they often see Gu Jingxing and Shi Huai'an inseparable and close, suspecting that they are secretly dating.

These rumors spread like wildfire throughout the campus, sparking heated discussions among students and reaching the ears of teachers as well.

With a somber expression, Teacher Cai walked slowly toward the classroom with steady and powerful steps.

Her solemn expression seemed to foreshadow an impending storm.

The moment she stepped into the classroom, the scene before her made her face turn even uglier—two boys were wrestling fiercely together like two ferocious little beasts, neither willing to give in.

Upon seeing this, Teacher Cai immediately shouted angrily, "Go outside if you want to fight! This is a classroom, not a place for you to fight. Don't disturb the other students' studies!" This roar was like a thunderclap, instantly shattering the originally noisy classroom.

In an instant, the classroom fell silent. The students were quite frightened and hurriedly picked up their books, pretending to be engrossed in their studies, afraid of attracting Ms. Cai's attention.

The two boys quickly stopped, patted each other's clothes, and grinned, making faces. "We were just joking, playing a game," they said. Then they shrank back to their seats and obediently picked up their books.

Teacher Cai took a deep breath, trying to calm the anger in her heart.

She reached up and adjusted her glasses on the bridge of her nose. Through the lenses, her bright and sharp eyes scanned every student in the class like those of a hawk.

At this moment, she resembled a stern judge, scrutinizing these "suspects." Suddenly, her gaze fixed on Shi Huai'an, who was sitting quietly not far away.

With a blank expression, Teacher Cai called out to Shi Huai'an, "You, come to my office." Without waiting for Shi Huai'an's reaction, she turned and stormed out of the classroom like a whirlwind, leaving behind a bewildered Shi Huai'an and a group of students who were trembling with fear.

Shi Huai'an was taken aback and was about to stand up when Liu Haoyu, the class representative for Chinese, neatly stacked a thick pile of homework books. He then quickly walked up to Shi Huai'an and said softly, "Shi Huai'an, could you please take these homework books with you?"

After saying that, he handed the pile of homework to Shi Huai'an, winked and hinted, "Be careful, Teacher Cai doesn't look too good. Think about what you need to do to reflect on your actions... Best of luck..."

Shi Huai'an stood up with some doubt, took the stack of exercise books, nodded to Liu Jun, and indicated that he understood.

Along the way, she kept guessing why Teacher Cai had called her over, but she didn't think she had done anything out of line. She decided to stop guessing and find out when she got there.

Finally arriving at Teacher Cai's office, Shi Huai'an took a deep breath, raised his hand, and gently knocked on the door.

A gentle and familiar voice came from inside the room: "Come in." Hearing this response, Shi Huai'an steeled his resolve, slowly pushed open the door, and walked into the office.

Ms. Cai was sitting at her desk, intently grading homework. When she saw Shi Huai'an enter, she put down her pen and smiled, gesturing for him to come closer.

Shi Huai'an carefully walked to the desk, gently placed the homework book on the Chinese teacher's desk next to him, and then walked up to Teacher Cai and asked in a low voice, "Teacher Cai, did you want to see me?"

Teacher Cai nodded slightly, a hint of concern on her face, and said, "Shi Huai'an, let's get straight to the point. I've heard recently that you've been getting quite close to a boy from another class, and I think it's necessary to talk to you about this. You're still young, and this is the time for you to learn and gain experience, so you must prioritize your studies."

Early romantic relationships not only distract you and affect your grades, but children your age may also be immature in handling emotional issues. Especially for girls like you, you need to learn to protect yourself and not easily trust others.

At this point, Ms. Cai's eyes revealed deep concern.

Hearing Teacher Cai's words, Shi Huai'an lowered his head and said, "Teacher, I didn't."

At this moment, her mind was like a rapidly spinning machine, constantly trying to figure out who was spreading rumors about her behind her back.

Could it really be Mu Yinghong? Gu Jingxing said she hasn't been to school lately...

Thinking about this, Shi Huai'an felt even more wronged and confused.

"No? Do I have to call you out? Everyone has seen who you've been going home with lately." Teacher Cai frowned and said, "You're young, don't take it lightly. Some things are dangerous because you're unaware of them."

Shi Huai'an knew very well that Teacher Cai was saying this for her own good, so she hurriedly explained, "Teacher, I really didn't have a puppy love relationship! I usually walk home with Gu Jingxing because we're neighbors and it's on our way. Besides, Gu Jingxing has always treated me like a younger sister, and I only see him as an older brother. Our relationship is definitely not what the outside world is saying!"

"You treat him like a brother, but does he only see you as a sister? At your age, the most dangerous thing is an ambiguous brother-sister relationship," Teacher Cai said with exasperation. "You're still young, don't waste your talent on these things. I've seen too many examples like this..."

“Teacher, I understand,” Shi Huai’an said in a soft, almost inaudible voice.

She lowered her head slightly, fidgeting with the hem of her clothes awkwardly. Although Teacher Cai's words were unpleasant, they were for her own good. She suppressed her anxiety and tried to control her emotions, telling herself not to be impatient or impulsive.

"I promise, it's really nothing..."

Teacher Cai smiled helplessly, gently patted her shoulder, and said earnestly, "Good child, be good. Your grades are good, you must persevere in your studies and get into a good university, okay? You will definitely meet more outstanding people in the future, so don't have any messy thoughts now. Although Gu Jingxing is also excellent, you must progress together and not make mistakes at an age when you shouldn't be impulsive, otherwise you will regret it for the rest of your life."

Upon hearing Teacher Cai's words, Shi Huai'an felt an indescribable sense of speechlessness.

She forced a smile and said, "I understand. I'm going back to the classroom to do my homework."

Teacher Cai breathed a sigh of relief, wondering if she had gone too far. After all, the girl was so young, could she even understand?

She said, "Okay, you can go back now."

Shi Huai'an then bowed slightly to Teacher Cai, slowly turned around, and walked out of the office with heavy steps.

The moment she stepped out of the office, her gaze inadvertently fell upon a familiar figure standing in the corridor—Han Zhe Zhong was quietly waiting for her.

When Zhong Hanzhe saw Shi Huai'an come out, he immediately went to greet him, his eyes revealing concern and doubt, and asked, "Are you... really with Gu Jingxing?"

Shi Huai'an raised her head, glared at him fiercely, and said irritably, "What does this have to do with you?" After saying that, she ignored Zhong Hanzhe and walked straight past him.

But after taking only a few steps, Shi Huai'an suddenly stopped as if he had remembered something, turned around, stared straight at Zhong Hanzhe, and questioned, "Is it you who has been spreading these rumors around outside?"

Zhong Hanzhe was caught off guard by her sudden questioning, but he quickly regained his composure and shook his head in denial, saying, "How could I do such a despicable thing! Although I really don't want to see you and Gu Jingxing together, I will never allow anyone to slander you. If I find out who it is, I will definitely not let her get away with it."

Shi Huai'an stared at Zhong Hanzhe with hesitation, as if considering the credibility of his words. Time seemed to freeze at that moment.

After several seconds, she slowly withdrew her gaze, turned around, and continued walking forward, leaving Zhong Hanzhe with only his receding figure.

In his previous life, he would stop at nothing; he would even write a letter of denunciation, so what was there for him not to spread a rumor...?

But Shi Huai'an inexplicably believed that he hadn't done it. After all, spreading rumors like this wouldn't benefit Zhong Hanzhe. He was an extremely chauvinistic and proud man, but he was also very pragmatic. He wouldn't do anything that didn't benefit him, much less something that could have the opposite effect...

However, unexpectedly, the rumors did not subside over time; instead, they intensified.

Shi Huai'an keenly sensed the change in the atmosphere around her. The way her classmates looked at her became increasingly strange, as if she carried some unknown secret or stain.

To make matters worse, people started pointing and whispering behind her back, saying things she couldn't hear but could sense were malicious.

Whenever she turned around, the people who had been whispering would quickly disperse, pretending to be nonchalant, but that strange atmosphere always lingered around her, making her feel uneasy and restless.