Chapter 63 – The Cold and Lonely Top Student VS The School Bully Little Wolf Dog (12)
However, why was only the lunch box lying lonely on the table, with no sign of Qi Changfeng? Could it be that he didn’t want to have lunch together?
Looking at the lunch box, a sense of disappointment filled Mu Jin’s heart. He reluctantly picked up the lunch and walked out of the classroom, thinking he might run into Qi Changfeng somewhere while eating.
Who would have thought that he wouldn’t run into his lover, but would instead meet up with his usual group of friends? Mu Jin hadn’t had lunch with them in a long time, so he naturally couldn’t say no, and they all got together.
Mu Jin sat on a bench, opened the lunch box, and discovered that today’s dishes were exceptionally good.
Not only were there shrimp meatballs, but also many dishes he liked, all his favorites. The presentation was meticulous, showing how thoughtful the cook was. Seeing this, Mu Jin’s mood finally improved.
Ban Cun, on the side, leaned over to see the food in Mu Jin’s lunch box and immediately exclaimed in amazement. After all, they all knew that Mu Jin lived alone and hardly cooked for himself.
Usually, he just bought food from the school convenience store. However, today’s lunch was surprisingly delicious. Ban Cun exclaimed loudly, “Boss, why is today’s lunch so luxurious? Did your aunt come back to visit you?”
Mu Jin shook his head at the words, revealing a smug smile. He stuffed a shrimp ball into his mouth and said with delight, “Secret.”
The chubby boy couldn’t stand not knowing and gossiped, “What secret? Boss, could it be that it’s your wife who made it for you!”
Mu Jin heard this and chuckled, patting the chubby boy’s shoulder. He nodded and said, “The younger generation is indeed teachable.”
“Oh my, it really is! Boss, when did you get a wife? You didn’t even tell us.”
“How can you not introduce her to us, Boss? That’s really impolite. Come on, is it because your grades improved so quickly, thanks to your wife!”
Ban Cun chattered away, drooling over Mu Jin’s lunch box. However, Mu Jin guarded it closely, making it clear that he had no intention of sharing with them.
Swatting away the sneaky hands of a little brother trying to steal some food, Mu Jin enjoyed his delicious lunch, flaunting it with great relish. The group of single guys around him couldn’t help feeling sour.
No matter how they asked, Mu Jin wouldn’t spill the beans. He only mentioned that his wife was too shy, and they would find out who she was when the time was right.
Seeing that they couldn’t get any answers, the group of boys had to give up. After finishing lunch with laughter and banter, they returned to the classroom.
However, even after returning to the classroom, Mu Jin still didn’t see Qi Changfeng. Usually, after having lunch together, Qi Changfeng would chat with Mu Jin, but then he would return to the classroom early to continue studying.
But today, even though it was getting late, there was still no sign of Qi Changfeng. This abnormality caught Mu Jin’s attention.
After waiting for a while, until the bell for the next class was about to ring, Qi Changfeng finally returned with a lunch box in hand. Seeing Mu Jin’s gaze following him all along, he pretended not to notice and sat down at his seat honestly.
Mu Jin frowned slightly at this, feeling a bit wronged. But thinking about just having enjoyed someone else’s lovingly prepared lunch, he felt he shouldn’t be so nitpicky. Still, he couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was off with his lover today, and whatever happened would have to wait until tonight.
So, after enduring until evening, Mu Jin came to the street corner where they usually met. After waiting for a long time, when he finally saw Qi Changfeng approaching, he was surprised to find that Qi Changfeng intended to turn and go straight home at the previous intersection, as if he didn’t plan to meet Mu Jin.
Now Mu Jin was completely anxious. He hurriedly ran over, grabbed Qi Changfeng’s hand, and asked, “Qi Changfeng, where are you going?”
Qi Changfeng was suddenly taken aback when Mu Jin grabbed his hand. In fact, he didn’t want to go home, but after seeing Mu Jin, he suddenly felt extremely flustered and subconsciously turned the corner.
Clearly, clearly, he had been thinking about this person all day.
Ever since he saw Mu Jin receiving so many gifts from others this morning, not even looking at him, Qi Changfeng’s heart couldn’t settle down.
He was unwilling, truly unwilling. He wanted this person’s gaze to be only on him, just for him to see that radiant smile.
He felt really out of sorts, especially when that guy was teased for liking Mu Jin. He even had an urge to commit murder.
For the first time in his life, he wanted to strive for something other than grades. He couldn’t focus on what the teacher was saying in class; his mind was filled with thoughts of Mu Jin.
Afraid that he might blurt out something strange if he faced Mu Jin, he avoided him for the day to sort out his thoughts.
But even as he hid, he found that he couldn’t escape missing Mu Jin, and during lunch, he couldn’t bring himself to eat anything.
He spent the time foolishly staring into space, thinking about Mu Jin’s afternoon. It wasn’t until class was about to start that he returned to the classroom, still carrying a full lunch box.
When he saw Mu Jin waiting for him at the street corner after school, Qi Changfeng was initially happy. However, his heartbeat couldn’t help but accelerate, and the person he used to see every day suddenly made him feel at a loss.
His hand was grabbed by Mu Jin. Although the temperature wasn’t high, it felt like a burn to Qi Changfeng, making him take a step back.
Mu Jin was surprised when his hand was released. He frowned and asked Qi Changfeng, “Qi Changfeng, what’s going on with you?”
Upon hearing Mu Jin’s question, Qi Changfeng pursed his lips, not knowing how to answer.
What should he say? Admit that he was jealous of everyone around him or confess that he had been thinking about him all day? His mind was filled with the image of Mu Jin, unable to concentrate in class or eat.
He dared not speak, not a single word. Afraid that Mu Jin would look at him with a strange gaze, and even more afraid that Mu Jin would say something heart-wrenching.
The teenager knew that perhaps he should just smile and say it’s nothing. But he couldn’t do it; he couldn’t control his heart, couldn’t speak. So, he simply lowered his head and remained silent.
Unexpectedly, the young man opposite suddenly hugged him.
In the twilight, on the deserted street, a tall boy was tightly hugged by another cute-looking boy.
Just when Mu Jin sensed the melancholy mood of his lover, he didn’t know what the other was thinking, but he disliked this silence, disliked being kept in the dark and feeling excluded.
So, in his urgency, he hugged Qi Changfeng because he didn’t want to have an inexplicable cold war. Obviously, the other person had a crush on him; how could he tolerate such unfounded overthinking from a guy?
Feeling the softening attitude after being embraced, Mu Jin buried his head in Qi Changfeng’s chest and pouted.
Then, he suddenly bit Qi Changfeng’s arm fiercely. He released only when the person next to him groaned in pain, and looking up, he said with gritted teeth, “Qi Changfeng, you’re such a big liar!”
Qi Changfeng was stunned at the words, seemingly not expecting Mu Jin to suddenly accuse him.
He kept recalling what he had lied about, only to see Mu Jin accusing him with a look of injustice, pointing at him and saying, “Where did I offend you? Clearly, you promised to give me a reward if I got into the top hundred, and you’d give me a birthday gift. But not only did you not give me anything, you even deliberately avoided me! Qi Changfeng, if you don’t want to admit it, just say so!”
Seeing the young man on the opposite side glaring at him like a fierce little beast, but with teary eyes, the questioning lost some of its intimidation.
Seeing Mu Jin about to cry, Qi Changfeng suddenly felt very regretful.
After such a long time of getting along, he naturally understood Mu Jin’s personality. He was carefree, never overthinking. And in his impression, Mu Jin was an optimistic and cheerful person. Even when he got into fights and got injured, he never saw Mu Jin cry. But now, it seemed that he was on the verge of tears because of his own actions.
Realizing that he had misunderstood Mu Jin just now, Qi Changfeng felt remorseful. He wanted to reach out for Mu Jin’s arm, but Mu Jin forcefully shook him off.
Seeing that Mu Jin might not want to talk to him anymore, Qi Changfeng panicked. He desperately called out, “Xiao Jin!” and grabbed Mu Jin’s hand, not allowing him to pull away anymore. Mu Jin struggled symbolically a few times but finally stopped resisting.
Seeing Mu Jin’s unheld hand, Qi Changfeng naturally understood what he meant. He quickly searched in his backpack, took out a neatly wrapped package, and handed it to Mu Jin.
Although Mu Jin intentionally acted angry just now, when he heard the sweet words and received the gift, his anger couldn’t hold up.