Chapter 9: Cornered in the Restroom
After returning to the classroom with the ringing of the bell, I cleared my mind and eyes, pretending not to see Ji Lianbing, and returned to my seat.
Then I began to ponder why Jiang Xueqing’s title had changed color just now.
Jiang Xueqing’s title and name were originally white like most other people’s, but they had suddenly turned green. So far, the only person I had seen with a green title was Teacher Xiaozhen. Since Jiang Xueqing’s title turned green, it must be because she had become similar to Teacher Xiaozhen in some aspect, and I was the main reason for this phenomenon.
Continuing to reason, if there was any difference between Teacher Xiaozhen and other white-titled people, it would be… that she was closer to me.
What did this color represent? Could it be like the affection system in a game, where green represented a ‘friendly’ character?
In other words, because I lent her the mat, she considered me a good person?
But if my deduction was correct… wasn’t her affection growing too easily?
If I had more friends, I could easily know if my deductions were correct, but unfortunately, the only person I was close to was the teacher, a sad reality…
But this also meant that Jiang Xueqing considered me a friend… my first friend… hehehe…
No, no, no! Don’t get carried away! Jiang Xueqing never admitted it herself. How could I confirm her opinion of me based on a strange color change? Always getting carried away is one of your most fatal flaws, Juncheng An!
Speaking of which, didn’t I decide not to believe in these bizarre titles anymore! Why was I still thinking about the color of titles?
I won’t think about it anymore. The most important thing now is not these chaotic things, but about Ji Lianbing…
I needed to figure out where to hide during the next break.
This time, she would probably follow me when I ran away. If I went to the pavilion, I might be caught by her.
So I needed to hide somewhere she couldn’t enter… a place women couldn’t enter!
The men’s restroom!
After deciding on the next hiding place, I felt a little relieved.
I tied my shoelaces and waited until the bell rang. Just like at the end of the previous class, I left the classroom directly and rushed to the restroom.
Then, I walked into the last stall, took down my pants, and sat on the toilet. I clasped my hands, rested my chin on them, and quietly waited for the bell to ring.
If I kept ignoring and avoiding her like this, wouldn’t even Ji Lianbing develop a dislike for me?
Before I fully understood her intentions, it was best for me to have as little contact with her as possible…
*Ding ding.*
There were two knocks on the restroom stall door.
Uh, are there so many people using the restroom? It seems a bit rude for me to be occupying a stall without doing anything… Anyway, as long as I stay in the men’s restroom, Ji Lianbing shouldn’t be able to come in, so I should give up the toilet.
“Excuse me, I’ll be out in a moment…”
Just as I was about to pull up my pants and speak to the guy outside, I saw the door being pulled open halfway through, and the person opening it was the last person who should have appeared in this situation.
“Oh my? So impatient? You want to take off your pants as soon as you see me, it makes me both happy and shy…”
Ji Lianbing feigned shyness, covering her eyes with one hand, but her left eye still peered at my lower body through the gap between her index and middle fingers, with no sign of blushing on her cheeks.
I didn’t see even a hint of shyness on your face at all!
No, that’s not the point. The point is why are you, this woman, here!
I quickly pulled up my half-raised pants, fastening both my belt and yelling at her, “This is the men’s restroom!”
“I don’t want to do this either, but who told you, Juncheng, to ignore me?”
While it’s true I was avoiding you, do you really have to chase me all the way into the men’s restroom!
Alright… I’m really scared of you now. I should just reject you straightforwardly and make her completely lose interest in me.
Then let’s change the subject… For this purpose, I suggested to her, “How about we talk outside?”
“No, it’s fine to talk here? There’s no one around anyway, I don’t mind.”
Those people were scared away by you!
Himeko, a flower high in the mountains, actually broke into the men’s restroom. In a few minutes, rumors would be flying everywhere! Even for your own reputation, wouldn’t it be better to change the location now?
“I mind. Please leave immediately. I still need to use the restroom.”
“Hmm… It’s okay, Juncheng, you can go ahead with your business. It won’t affect our conversation, will it?”
Not only did Ji Lianbing show no intention of moving, but she also walked into the stall, closed the door behind her, and locked it.
This guy… really… unreasonable!
“Please don’t call me by my name. We’re not that close, are we? Classmate Ji Lianbing.”
“Oh~ You remember my name? That makes me happy~”
She didn’t show any stiffness or unhappiness at my cold tone, and she even managed to retort with a smile. She was really good at playing the fool.
“So, what is your purpose? Why are you suddenly pestering me?”
I directly brought up the topic. The sooner we finish this conversation, the sooner I can leave here.
“Hehehe…”
Ji Lianbing let out a few light laughs, her eyes curving into charming crescents as she smiled.
“Of course, it’s because I like you, Juncheng.”
This is a lie.
I can be sure that this is definitely a lie. She must not be pestering me because she likes me.
“How could you possibly like me?”
“You’re not me, so how can you know that I don’t like you?”
“…”
Don’t use those roundabout arguments like “You’re not a fish, how do you know the fish’s happiness”!
“Actually, Juncheng, you’re very happy in your heart, aren’t you? I mean, no one wouldn’t be happy to be confessed to by a beautiful girl like me, right?”
She bent down and leaned her face towards me, her face very close, and I could feel her breath. Her left hand was behind her back, and she extended her right index finger to poke my chest before ambiguously drawing circles on my chest.
This guy… a bewitching woman.
No wonder so many people fell for her and bowed down to her charm. Himeko indeed possessed that level of allure.
“No, on the contrary, not only am I not happy, but I’m also a little troubled… Could you please leave me alone?”
But I didn’t want to get involved with her.
Dangerous, this woman is very dangerous.
Not just because of that ominous title, but after truly interacting with her, I felt a dangerous aura emanating from Ji Lianbing. This woman was no easy person. Even if she wasn’t a murderer, she was the kind of malicious woman who could ensnare innocent young boys.
“Leave… you alone?”
Ji Lianbing showed a subtle expression, as if she was thinking about something.
“Is there a problem?”
“No… nothing. I was just wondering, why are you avoiding me, Juncheng? I just want to be friends with you. Neither of us has many friends, do we?”
“How dare I! If I have too much contact with you, it will cause some unnecessary trouble. Those boys who have a crush on you might retaliate against me out of jealousy. Besides, we are not the same kind of people. You continue to live your life surrounded by admirers, while I continue to be an unknown commoner. Why should our paths cross?”
I’ve already said such harsh words, you should give up now, right?
Just as I thought this, something happened that caught me off guard… Her! Ji Lianbing’s title also turned green!
Huh?
What the heck is this?
“…Hehehe, how interesting. You, as expected, are very interesting, Juncheng An.”
A chill ran down my spine!
The smile disappeared from her face, and she stopped using that intentionally familiar tone. She had dropped her pretense!
I don’t know if this could be considered killing intent, but I certainly felt waves of coldness that made my spine shiver!
Just being stared at made me feel like I was going to be killed!
“…!”
However, this feeling only lasted for a few seconds. Then Ji Lianbing immediately returned to her usual self, smiling at me and stroking my cheek.
That hand was so warm, so warm that I felt like all of this was just an illusion.
“In any case, I won’t take back what I said. I’ll be waiting for your reply, okay? Juncheng… classmate.”
After saying this, Ji Lianbing left.
I slumped against the toilet lid, completely drained, and didn’t recover even when the bell rang.
This time, it was confirmed. She, Ji Lianbing, was undoubtedly a dangerous person.
If I refused her, I might be killed… But if I agreed, wouldn’t my death be postponed?
Ah, this is too much. Why am I encountering such a bizarre situation!
