Chapter 5 — From One Article to A Life Together

Luc Chien propped his chin with one hand and lazily turned the pen with the other hand and said: "The formula is not as beautiful as yours." I stopped, my heart skipped a beat. This guy… why did he suddenly shoot so straight?! My face heated up, trying to act calm: "Don't talk nonsense, study seriously."

“Yes.”

Luc Chien obediently bowed his head and read a book. But after less than two minutes, he looked over again: "Pho Ha."

“What?”

“Your sister said you like drinking milk tea, is that true?”

“… Really.”

“Then after the lecture, I will invite you to drink.”

“No need, I'm not thirsty.”

“I'm thirsty.” Luc Chien replied defiantly. “I want to drink, but drinking alone is boring, you have to come with me.”

What is the logic behind looting?! Before I could refute, he added: "All sugar, no ice, plus pearls — right?" I was stunned. It's truly my favorite flavor, even Duong Tuan isn't sure he can remember it clearly.

“How do you know?”

Luc Chien shook his phone, the corner of his mouth curled up in a smug smile: "Luc went through your sister's circle of friends and found out what you posted in recent years. How's it? Are you touched?" Me: “…” I don't dare to feel moved, I just feel a bit creepy.

“You're a stalker!”

“It's called knowing the enemy and knowing yourself.” Luc Chien closed the book and suddenly leaned close to me. “Pho Ha, tell the truth, how do you feel about me?”

This question is too surprising. I looked at his handsome face up close. To be fair, Luc Chien is indeed very handsome. Thick eyebrows, sharp eyes, high straight nose - a type of beauty that is highly lethal. But his eyes were very serious right now, even a little... tense. As if possessed by a ghost, I stammered and said: "It's... okay." Luc Chien's eyes lit up in an instant. It's like I just received a big confirmation. He jumped up from the chair, the chair pulled up to the ground, making a shrill sound.

“Go!”

“Where to?”

“Drink milk tea!” Luc Chien grabbed my wrist and pulled me away, "Let's celebrate!"

"I still don't understand, what are you celebrating?"

“You can also see me when you celebrate!”

Me: “…” Is this something worth celebrating?! 9 At that time, Luc Chien and I became the focal points of the school. Or to be more precise... the eye of the storm of rumors. The confession wall in school was filled with articles about the two of us. 【Newspaper! Today I saw Luc Chien choosing coriander for Pho Ha in the cafeteria! The movements are pitifully skillful!】 【I saw it too! Luc Chien's eyes are sticky like candy!】 【But I heard that Pho Ha is the biological sister of that perverted roommate, isn't this plot a bit fanciful?】 【You guys don't understand, this is called "narrow lane injustice"! This kind of setup is the best!】 Even Duong Tuan, who was temporarily hiding outside the province to avoid the wind, also heard the rumors spreading to his ears. In the middle of the night, he texted me on WeChat: 【Sister! You are my biological sister! How did you really conquer that living King of Hell?!】 I sent back a sticker with my eyes wide open: 【Conquer your head, I was forced to be a soldier to carry the team.】 Duong Tuan: 【Stop pretending, I heard it all! Because of her, Luc Chien cursed all the fan girls to their faces. Now everyone in school knows that she is his protege.] I looked at the phone screen, feeling a bit complicated. Actually... Although Luc Chien has a hot temper, he treats me... it seems really good. One time in the cafeteria, a female student intentionally bumped into me and knocked it over even a bowl of soup on me, and sarcastically said: "It's just that ordinary, it's probably because P's picture went too far." Before I could say anything, Luc Chien exploded. He slammed the rice tray on the table, the sound echoed throughout the cafeteria. All were silent. Luc Chien's face was cold as ice, he stepped in front of the girl, his eyes as sharp as knives.

“Sorry.”

The girl was so scared that she turned pale: "Luc... Luc, I... I didn't mean to..."

“I said, sorry.” His voice was not loud, but the pressure was heavy. "Besides, keep your mouth clean from now on. It's not your turn to comment on how she looks."

The girl trembled and apologized to me, then ran away crying. Luc Chien turned around, his expression immediately changing to worry. He frowned and checked my shirt: "Are you burned?" I shook my head: "It's okay, the shirt is thick."

“It's okay with your head!” Luc Chien scolded me and pulled my hand away: "Let's go to the medical room to get checked, what if it's red?"

That was the first time he held my hand in front of so many people. His hands were very big, his palms were warm, dry and strong. At that moment, I suddenly felt... being protected by someone like that wasn't so bad. Such a shady atmosphere lasted until the day before the school's founding anniversary. Duong Tuan - the guy who always causes trouble - finally agreed to go home. It said the wind had calmed down, Luc Chien probably forgot about it. As a result, as soon as he stepped into the dormitory, Luc Chien blocked him at the door.

“Oh, your brother-in-law is back?”

Luc Chien leaned against the door frame, smiling brightly like a flower but his eyes were full of murderous intent. Duong Tuan's legs were so soft that he almost knelt down: "Brother! Brother-in-law! Say something slowly!" That call "brother-in-law" made Luc Chien's heart bloom. The oppressive aura on his body was reduced by half.

“Okay, in honor of your sister, the death penalty will be spared.” Luc Chien walked over and put his arm around his shoulder, "But the crime of living still has to be endured."

Duong Tuan trembled: "What... what are you going to do?"

“Tomorrow the school holds a performance, I have to go on stage to perform.” Luc Chien's smile became more and more crooked. “There is a backup dancer missing.”

Duong Tuan immediately saw something ominous: "What dance?"

“Swan Lake.”

“……”