CHAPTER 239: CHAPTER 238: CAUGHT BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

The conversation between Fu Family’s grandfather and grandson was covert and unknown to others. So the next day on the way to school, everyone was shocked by Fu Yu’s sudden outpouring of warm concern for Zhen Yu!

It was as if time had turned back to when Zhen Yu had just skipped a grade to join the third year of middle school.

Thankfully, the distance to school was short, allowing the classmates, who each had different thoughts, to maintain a surface level of peace until they reached their destination.

Having tolerated Zhen Yu all morning, as soon as she sat down in the classroom, she turned to Bai Xue and said, "Xiao Xue, after class ends, please go and talk some sense into Fu Yu."

No specifics were given as to what needed persuading, but they both understood.

Bai Xue bravely took on this task and went looking for Fu Yu the moment early morning self-study was over.

Yet halfway there, she encountered the very person and quickly stepped in front of him, asking, "Fu Yu, where are you going?!"

Fu Yu, having no guard against his cousin, blurted out, "To find Zhen Yu! I brought spare ribs today and packed an extra box just for her!"

Bai Xue looked at the lunch box in Fu Yu’s hand and said with a hint of acidity, "You didn’t even think of me when you have something tasty, but you thought of her!"

Fu Yu awkwardly touched his head and replied evasively, "I have another box! How about I come to your class at lunch and eat with you?"

It was as clear as day that the weasel was paying New Year’s visit to the chicken—no chance Bai Xue would agree!

She shook her head vigorously, and only then remembered her mission, repeatedly saying "No need" three times before cautiously asking, "Why are you suddenly sticking to Xiao Yu again?"

Fu Yu immediately recalled his grandfather’s words and confessed, "I just had an awakening! I can’t give up just because of a little ’difficulty’!"

Bai Xue: "..."

——

Seeing his cousin silent, Fu Yu, aware that break time was only ten minutes and that calling out Zhen Yu would ’cost’ quite a bit of time, became anxious, "Are you going back to your class? If not, I’ll go ahead!"

"Going back!" How should I even persuade her? And I’m too embarrassed to stop her! Bai Xue was indecisive, eventually deciding to just follow along and adapt to the situation.

But as soon as they reached Bai Xue’s class, Fu Yu took advantage of the situation perfectly! "Cousin! Could you call Zhen Yu out for me?"

"Uh..." Bai Xue was dumbfounded.

I was clearly sent to convince you by Zhen Yu! How did this suddenly turn into helping you? If I really go in to call her out, will Xiao Yu sever ties with me...

"Cousin! Cousin?" Fu Yu’s voice was still in her ear, Bai Xue’s eyes rolled wildly around. Suddenly, she had a brainwave, dropped the line ’I need to pee!’ and bolted away, away, away...

Fu Yu: "..." This cousin of mine is unreliable, so unreliable...

With no other choice, he had to do it himself... what a joke!

Fu Yu stepped forward, pushed open the door to Class 1 of the third year, and directly called out Zhen Yu’s name, only to be utterly ignored...

The students of Class 1 recognized the familiar scene and quickly identified Fu Yu and his relationship with Zhen Yu.

After standing at the door for a few seconds, Fu Yu clenched his teeth and simply walked in.

"My mom made spare ribs today, grandpa told me to bring some to you!" After saying this, Fu Yu could no longer stay, humiliatingly turning around and leaving under the gaze of the entire class.

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When the class bell rang, Bai Xue returned to the classroom just in time.

As soon as she sat down, a familiar lunch box slid from Zhen Yu’s desk to her.

"Your cousin sent this for you, remember to eat it at lunch!"

Bai Xue: "..."

I call your bluff! Hadn’t I, your sister, run into that kid Fu Yu outside, I’d almost have believed it!

Zhen Yu naturally didn’t know what Bai Xue was thinking; she had shaken off the burden without a trace of psychological pressure!

Eating ribs, Bai Xue felt like she was chewing wax. She didn’t even dare to share the good food with her best friend, knowing all too well that Zhen Yu would surely refuse! And how come Uncle’s cooking just doesn’t taste delicious anymore...

After lunch, Bai Xue hesitated for a while but still decided to get up and return the lunchbox to Fu Yu!

She was afraid he would use collecting the lunchbox as an excuse to come to her class again!

After calling Fu Yu out of the classroom, Bai Xue handed over the lunchbox.

Fu Yu was surprised at the much lighter lunchbox and asked with an astonished smile, "Did Zhen Yu eat it?"

Bai Xue awkwardly replied, "I ate it..."

Fu Yu’s smile froze on his face, and it took him a while to compose himself. He asked softly, "She didn’t touch it at all?"

Bai Xue felt a bit heartbroken and licked her lips, shaking her head from side to side.

Fu Yu stopped looking at her, his gaze wandering as he said, "You can go back! I need to get going."

"Oh, then I’ll leave."

——

After a peaceful afternoon, the evening after school was chaotic as usual.

No one expected that Fu Yu, after being quiet all afternoon, was actually brewing a big move! He suddenly handed Zhen Yu a small note in front of all his peers outside the school!

It might look like a small note, but everyone clearly understood what it said.

His sudden action caused everyone to stop in their tracks. Han Jiayang impulsively took a step towards Zhen Yu but was immediately held back by his brother.

The Han Family Brothers exchanged intense looks, a back-and-forth standoff, and finally, the younger brother heeded his elder’s advice, keeping quiet and continuing to watch.

Zhen Yu looked down at the slightly clenched hand and suddenly opened her fingers! A cold wind blew, and the folded piece of paper, although slightly weighted, was blown far away by the wind...

Everyone: "..."

Without looking at anyone, Zhen Yu asked indifferently, "Do you remember what I said before?"

Silence, dead silence.

After a long while, just as Zhen Yu was getting impatient and about to leave, Fu Yu spoke up.

His tone was adolescently stubborn, like a bratty child insisting on getting a toy from their parents, "Xiao Yu! I will not give up!"

Hearing this, Zhen Yu merely paused her step briefly, her strides not halted in the slightest by his words. "My patience has its limits."

Everyone caught a hint of chill in her words, and just as Bai Xue was about to say something to smooth things over, Zhen Yu’s next sentence was even colder and merciless!

"And another thing! If you call me ’Xiao Yu’ again, let’s just end our friendship."

Fu Yu’s eyes widened in disbelief, staring at her retreating figure, "What did you say? Say it again!"

No one responded to his words. The Han Family Brothers had already followed Zhen Yu, leaving only his cousin behind, her eyes showing a trace of pity for him.

"Xiao Yu,"

"Don’t call me Xiao Yu!" As soon as he heard that nickname, which sounded like Zhen Yu’s, Fu Yu immediately bristled!

"...Fine! I won’t say it, let’s go home," Bai Xue said, patiently trying to persuade him.

Fu Yu glared at her angrily and then ran off chasing after Zhen Yu and the two brothers.

Bai Xue: "..."

What did I ever do to deserve