Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

"Hey, wait a minute, you took the wrong phone!"

Fu Yan called out to that tall figure, but he only turned slightly to the side before disappearing around the corner of the library.

Honestly, with that aloof and aloof face, why didn't he think to wait for me, this weak woman!

Fu Yan stared at her old-fashioned phone in annoyance. The screen showed a picture of a cat yawning. Could it be some strange person?

Here's your phone back. Be more careful next time.

A deep, magnetic voice sounded from behind her. Fu Yan turned around in surprise and met a pair of deep, dark eyes.

He was very tall, and I had to look up at him slightly. His sharply defined features looked particularly handsome under the warm yellow lights of the library.

Fu Yan hurriedly handed over her phone, her fingertips accidentally touching his palm, and a tingling sensation instantly spread throughout her body.

"Fu Yan? History Department, A University?"

Gu Yichen took the phone, looked down and flipped through it. He parted his thin lips and read out my name and department from the phone's memo.

"How did you know?" I was even more surprised. Did he know me?

"Coincidentally, there is your information in the memo."

Gu Yichen spoke indifferently, put his phone back in his pocket, and turned to leave.

"Wait!" I called out to him, and asked almost involuntarily, "Are you also from University A? Which department?"

Gu Yichen slightly curled his lips, revealing a smile that was hard to decipher. "University A, Department of Finance, Gu Yichen."

Gu Yichen, Department of Finance, University A. This name seems to carry a kind of magic, lingering in my mind.

Back in the dorm, my mind was filled with his cool profile and deep eyes, and I didn't even notice when Lu Mingxuan came back.

"What are you thinking about, you seem distracted?" Lu Mingxuan suddenly appeared in front of me, carrying Fu Yan's favorite milk tea.

"It's nothing, it's just..." I stammered, unsure how to explain.

"Gu Yichen, the campus heartthrob from A University, whom I bumped into while picking up a phone in the library?"

He raised an eyebrow, his tone slightly teasing.

Fu Yan looked up in surprise, "How did you know?"

He chuckled and ruffled my hair. "Silly girl, have you forgotten how well-informed I am? The news of the campus heartthrob from A University 'rescuing a damsel in distress' at the library has already spread far and wide."

Fu Yan blushed and scolded, "What hero saving the beauty? Don't talk nonsense."

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything." He raised his hands in surrender, but the smile in his eyes deepened. "However, you should be careful. Gu Yichen is no pushover. I've heard that he has a lot of admirers, but none of them have actually stayed by his side."

Fu Yan's heart skipped a beat. Lu Mingxuan's words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the little flame that had just been ignited in her heart.

However, the red thread of fate seemed to have been quietly drawn. In the following days, I kept "bumping into" Gu Yichen at the library. He seemed to have gotten used to my presence, and would occasionally discuss some historical issues with me. His profound knowledge and unique insights always captivated me.

Lin Jiaojiao noticed my frequent contact with Gu Yichen, and the way she looked at me gradually changed.

"Fu Yan, why have you been hanging out with Gu Yichen all the time lately?" she asked in a hostile tone, her eyes filled with jealousy.

Fu Yan's heart tightened, and she avoided her gaze. "We just happened to run into each other at the library and discussed some issues together."

"Is that so?" She sneered. "Don't blame me for not warning you, Gu Yichen is not someone you can mess with."

Lin Jiaojiao's words were like a thorn in my heart, making me very uncomfortable. I didn't want to argue with her, so I hastily ended the conversation and returned to my seat.

In the following days, Fu Yan deliberately avoided contact with Gu Yichen. Even when they "bumped into" each other at the library, she would only greet him from a distance.

However, fate always seems to play tricks.

The department organized an academic discussion, and Fu Yan and Gu Yichen were assigned to the same group.

The topic of discussion is economic globalization, which is a very broad subject that requires consulting a large amount of information and data.

Fu Yan and Gu Yichen met at the library and began to divide the work.

We researched together, discussed viewpoints together, and revised the paper together.

To Fu Yan's surprise, her thinking was remarkably consistent with Gu Yichen's. Many times, before she could even speak, he already understood her thoughts.

"Look, isn't this data analysis possible like this..." Fu Yan said excitedly, pointing to the computer screen.

“Yes, that’s what I was thinking too. We can use SPSS software for a more in-depth analysis…” He picked up where I left off, explaining his thoughts clearly.

Our collaboration became increasingly seamless, like two well-functioning machines, perfectly complementing and reinforcing each other. Before we knew it, a considerable amount of time had passed, and we completed the first draft of our paper.

"Great, finally finished!" I stretched and turned to look at Gu Yichen, only to find that he was also looking at Fu Yan, with a hint of a smile in his deep eyes.

Our eyes met, and Fu Yan's heart suddenly raced, a blush rising to her cheeks. I quickly looked away, "Um... it's getting late, I should head back now."

"I'll take you." Gu Yichen closed his laptop, his tone natural and leaving no room for refusal.

We walked side by side without saying a word, but the air around us seemed to carry a sweet scent.

However, this scene was witnessed by Du Yue, who was hiding in the shadows. As she watched Fu Yan and Gu Yichen's departing figures, a meaningful smile appeared on her lips.

"Fu Yan? Interesting. It seems things are getting more and more interesting."

Back in her dorm, Fu Yan's mind was filled with thoughts of Gu Yichen.

His erudition, his wisdom, and the look in his eyes when he's focused all fascinate me.

Recalling Lin Jiaojiao's words, I felt a mix of emotions.

Could it be that I've really fallen for him? How ridiculous! How could I possibly like a man I've only met once?

The next day, I went to the library as usual, only to find that Gu Yichen was not there. Suppressing my disappointment, I went through the materials alone. Then, an academic problem that had been troubling me for days came to mind. I tried various methods, but still couldn't find a solution.

"What's wrong? Did you run into a problem?" A familiar voice rang in my ears, and Gu Yichen sat down opposite me without me noticing.

I felt a little embarrassed, but I still asked him a question.

Gu Yichen took my information and began to read it carefully. His slender fingers flew across the pages, as if he were playing a beautiful melody.

"You see, the key to this problem lies in..." Gu Yichen patiently explained, making the originally obscure and difficult theory clear and easy to understand.

Fu Yan listened intently, and her doubts gradually dissipated.

He was like a guiding light, illuminating my path forward.

"I see, I understand now!"

Fu Yan suddenly realized what was happening and was filled with gratitude.

"No need to thank me, it was nothing." Gu Yichen smiled faintly, but his eyes shone with encouragement.

At that moment, a warm feeling welled up in Fu Yan's heart, and her curiosity about Gu Yichen gradually turned into appreciation and respect.

Perhaps Gu Yichen isn't as unapproachable as I imagined.

"Let me treat you to milk tea, thank you for helping me solve this problem."

Fu Yan sincerely invited Gu Yichen.

"Okay."

Gu Yichen readily agreed, a barely perceptible smile on his face.

We walked out of the library side by side, the afterglow of the setting sun casting long shadows on us.

Fu Yan suddenly had a premonition that something different was about to happen between her and Gu Yichen.

All of this was observed by Du Yue, who was hiding in the shadows. As she watched our backs as we chatted happily, a sinister glint flashed in her eyes.

"Fu Yan, who exactly are you? How did you manage to attract Yi Chen's attention?"