The next day.
After class, Lin Qinghe hesitated for a long time before cautiously moving to the seat next to You Rong and quietly called out, "You Rong, You Rong..."
You Rong was wearing headphones and showed no reaction, clearly not hearing her. With no other option, Lin Qinghe gently tugged his sleeve.
You Rong turned to look at her, his brow furrowed slightly.
Lin Qinghe looked at him with pleading eyes. "It's like this, I just changed my major and I couldn't understand anything the teacher just said. Can you teach me?"
You Rong's eyes dropped, he hesitated for a second, and said in a low voice, "Give me your book."
Lin Qinghe's eyes lit up, and she quickly took out her professional book and handed it over. "Here!"
You Rong took Lin Qinghe's book, picked up his pen, and circled the key parts of the content the teacher had just lectured on.
"These are the key points the teacher talked about. Just remember them. If you don't understand any professional terms, you can look them up online."
"I understand, thank you!"
Lin Qinghe smiled with her bright eyes and white teeth. You Rong was stunned for a moment, quickly averted his gaze, and continued reading his book.
Lin Qinghe was naturally happy that You Rong helped her circle the key points. Her happiness had nothing to do with studying; her main task wasn't studying, but making You Rong fall in love with her. Now that You Rong hadn't ignored her request, it was a small step forward.
Lin Qinghe's joy lasted less than two seconds before a sharp, disdainful female voice immediately shattered her pleasant mood.
"You Rong! Why are you sitting next to Qinghe? Don't tell me you're holding a grudge and want to do something to Qinghe!"
Lin Qinghe looked up and saw Wang Dandan and Li Ting standing beside her.
You Rong didn't even look at Wang Dandan and Li Ting, expressionlessly packed up his textbooks, and got up to leave the classroom.
Wang Dandan said angrily, "Hey! You cripple, I'm talking to you, and you dare pretend not to hear..."
"Enough!"
Lin Qinghe angrily interrupted Wang Dandan, startling her. When Wang Dandan came to her senses, she immediately said ingratiatingly, "Qinghe, You Rong is too detestable. Don't worry, if he dares to upset you, I will definitely..."
"Are you done talking? Was what I said last time not clear enough? Your appearance..." Lin Qinghe pointed at Wang Dandan and Li Ting, "annoys me. Don't come looking for me again, understand!"
Wang Dandan and Li Ting looked at each other in shock. Li Ting anxiously asked, "Qinghe, what's wrong? Did Dandan and I do something to upset you? We'll apologize, okay? Don't be angry, aren't we best friends?"
Hmph!
Best friends?
The original owner was merely someone they took advantage of, coaxing her into giving them various luxury goods. Real friends wouldn't do such things.
She had finally managed to ease her relationship with You Rong a little, and these two jumped out and ruined it!
To eliminate future trouble, Lin Qinghe said ruthlessly, "I've never considered you friends. Don't bother me again, stay as far away from me as possible, understand!"
After speaking, ignoring the displeased expressions of Wang Dandan and Li Ting, Lin Qinghe picked up her things and ran to chase after You Rong.
Wang Dandan and Li Ting came out of the classroom and stood outside. Wang Dandan was so angry she kept cursing, "Lin Qinghe really thinks she's so great. If it weren't for her family, who would bother to fawn over her! With her like this, no wonder You Ziming doesn't look at her! Serves her right!"
Li Ting's face was grim. "Alright, stop talking. Be careful it reaches her ears. With her temper, you'll have a hard time. "
"I..." Wang Dandan was full of resentment, but out of fear of Lin Qinghe's family's influence, she could only shut up.
On the other side.
Lin Qinghe chased You Rong to the library. You Rong's expression was normal. He found a seat and sat down to study, seemingly unfazed by Wang Dandan calling him a cripple earlier.
Lin Qinghe ambled over and sat down next to him, saying nervously, "You Rong, don't take what Wang Dandan and the others said to heart. I... I'm sorry. I've already made things clear with them. We're no longer friends, and they won't bother me again."
You Rong's writing hand paused, and he said faintly, "Your business has nothing to do with me."
The implication was, you don't need to tell me, and I don't care.
Lin Qinghe couldn't help but feel a sense of loss. "Oh," she said, and dejectedly took out her book, pretending to study, but inside she was about to collapse.
You Rong didn't hate her, nor was he angry with her, yet he was extremely distant and indifferent towards her. Faced with such an unyielding You Rong, she was completely helpless!
Lin Qinghe couldn't help but think pessimistically, would the mission in this world fail?
You Rong casually glanced at the dejected Lin Qinghe, his mind wandered for a few seconds, he frowned, withdrew his gaze, and continued to immerse himself in his studies.
Unknowingly, a whole week passed.
During this week, Lin Qinghe secretly brought You Rong food, shamelessly asked him about his studies after class, desperately took on his shifts when working at the bar, and after work, she forced herself to walk home with him.
Lin Qinghe tried hard to get close to You Rong and express her goodwill, but You Rong remained as indifferent as ever, showing no change towards her.
Looking at the progress bar at zero, Lin Qinghe was almost in tears.
Today, Lin Qinghe arrived at the classroom early and placed a note with breakfast under You Rong's desk.
But she waited and waited, and until the teacher arrived for attendance, You Rong didn't show up. The entire day's class ended, and You Rong still hadn't appeared.
Lin Qinghe, filled with doubts, went to the bar where she worked part-time, but after waiting, You Rong was still nowhere to be seen.
Lin Qinghe thought for a moment and asked Brother Wang, "Why didn't You Rong come to work today? Brother Wang, did he call you?"
Brother Wang looked at Lin Qinghe with suspicion. "You're so concerned about whether You Rong came to work?"
"I... don't mind! Anyway, did You Rong tell you why he's not coming to work? Tell me quickly!"
Brother Wang was confused because Lin Qinghe used to make things difficult for You Rong repeatedly when she came to the bar, but recently she had a change of heart and was unusually concerned about him.
Although he was reluctant to tell Lin Qinghe about You Rong, thinking of Lin Yi behind Lin Qinghe, he had no choice but to say, "You Rong called me this afternoon and said he had some family matters to attend to, and he might need to take leave for a few days and couldn't come to work."
Family matters?
Could it be that You Rong's grandmother had an accident?
Thinking of this, Lin Qinghe could no longer stay put. She quickly went to the staff room to change out of her server uniform and left without looking back.
Lin Qinghe arrived at You Rong's doorstep, her expression hesitant, and finally raised her hand to knock on the door.
After knocking several times, there was still silence from inside.
You Rong and his grandmother weren't home?
Just as Lin Qinghe was wondering, the next-door neighbor returned and casually said, "Little girl, are you looking for the young man who lives here? His grandmother fainted last night, and he carried her to the hospital. He hasn't come back yet, and I don't know how she's doing..."