Chapter 4 — Summer Bearing Fruit

Unexpectedly, the person described as a "great villain" has such an upright side. But... I'm the "pot bearer". Things like this will definitely last a long time. Thinking that, I risked my life and lied seriously without blinking an eye: "But... I don't know these things. I don't have parents, no one has ever taught me." Luc Tinh Da sighed softly, his voice softened: "That's okay. Next time if you can't help it... just come and 'steal' my things. No, just 'take'. I will help you correct your bad habit." I froze. His face was completely serious, not the least bit joking. I couldn't help but think: This guy... does he really consider me his "future wife"?! 9. Some time later, the school held a basketball tournament. My class had four boys participating in the competition, including Luc Tinh Da. Half an hour before the match, the system rang again with a familiar tone: 【Attention host, this morning the female protagonist secretly took the jerseys of the participants. Because she was afraid of being suspected, she just stuffed it all in her closet. Be prepared to carry the pot!】 Just a few minutes later, the whole school heard the news that the basketball jersey was missing. Everything went according to the warning system — in the end, the jerseys were all found in my closet. Whispers arose everywhere. Countless eyes from all directions focused on me - curious, disdainful, watching a funny show, all of those eyes crisscrossed, pinning me like needles. "Is it her again? Could it be that she has a strange hobby with other people's shirts..." "I heard that she used to steal before, and now she even steals worn jerseys, it's really nauseating." “Stay away, you're a real pervert.” "On the outside, I thought I was a normal person, but I would have thought that he would specialize in doing such despicable things..." I stood still in place, my face expressionless, but inside I was already paralyzed, with nothing left to say. A tall, angry boy from the basketball team walked up, pointed his finger at me, and shouted: "Ha Boi Qua, you're just disgusting! Do you have a mental problem?!" At that moment - Luc Tinh Da stood up, his clear, calm but cold voice rang out in the room: "She didn't steal." Luc Tinh Da step by step approached, his voice was calm but carried an unquestionable determination: "I asked her to put away a few shirts for me. My closet was too tight and couldn't fit. Initially, I intended to let her keep one set for me, but unfortunately I mixed all four sets of jerseys together." I was stunned, raised my head - just in time to meet his eyes smiling at me. He opened the bag very naturally, pulled out a few shirts and gave them to everyone, and even gently tapped me on the forehead, his voice half reproachful, half protective: "You idiot, you don't even know how to explain?" The guys from the basketball team all stood still for a moment, glanced at each other, and finally apologized shyly to me. I bowed my head, my fingers unconsciously tightening the hem of my shirt, my heart in turmoil. Obviously I should feel lucky... but inside, there was an uneasiness rising for no apparent reason. At that moment, the system coldly rang: 【Your mission has been broken.】 【This time it hasn't affected the main story line, consider yourself lucky.】 【But next time... it's not certain.】 I asked softly in my heart: "If it really affects... then it will happen." Star?" The system was silent for a moment, then replied: 【Then the mission failed.】 The mission failed. Thinking about that outcome, I felt cold all over. Returning to the real world, I was still desperately poor, living day by day. My mother will die because she doesn't have enough money for treatment. If I complete the task, I will receive a huge amount of money — three million yuan. Mom can be saved. I can also buy a small house and live with my mother, so that she doesn't have to suffer from uncertainty anymore. At all costs. Just be patient for this whole year, in exchange for three million - no matter how bitter it is... it's still a profit. 10. After that, I secretly asked Luc Tinh Da: "Why did you lie for me?" He turned away, his expression somewhat unnatural: "You're like a mute person, being wronged but refusing to open your mouth... I found it unbearable so I'll help, okay?" I also tilted my head, looked straight into his eyes, and continued to ask: "So, are you sure... it wasn't me who did it?" I have a 'criminal record'.” His ears turned red, his eyes wavered, and he muttered: "This... actually, you know the reason." Seeing that I was still bewildered, he seemed to get mad and blurted out a little louder: "Oh my god! Didn't you say you were my future wife?! Since you already have me, how can you keep an eye on anyone else, much less steal their shirts? "I can understand if you took my shirt, but taking it from those guys is too unreasonable!" The more he spoke, the more eloquent he became. Suddenly he leaned closer and lowered his voice mysteriously: "Or... do you need me to help you find the murderer?" It's very simple, I secretly installed a camera in the classroom and that's it." “I want to see who dares to slander you!” “Camera in class”… The corner of my mouth couldn't help but twitch. If the scene of Tham Noan's actions were actually filmed, the main plot line would have collapsed, and I... would be done with my real life. I quickly shook my head to refuse: "No need." Afraid he would get suspicious, I made up an excuse: "I don't like having cameras installed in class. It feels like being watched.” Luc Tinh Da blinked, the corners of his lips curled up mischievously: "What is it?" Afraid that I'll come back to you when you want to... secretly kiss me in class?" After speaking, he closed his eyes, pouted his lips, and slowly approached me. My face suddenly turned red, I immediately used my hand to push his head away, both embarrassed and angry: "What are you talking about?" He opened his eyes, grinned, and deliberately snorted proudly: "It's all your fault." Who told you to keep saying things that can easily cause misunderstandings?” 11. Very quickly, the second semester of grade 12 has arrived. The atmosphere in class completely changed. Everyone is doing their best to study because the university entrance exam is coming up. In order to maintain the "character setting", I was also forced to read books day and night, studying like crazy. At recess, I'm so tired that I can't even lift my head. Because the pressure to study is too great, the female lead Tham Noan doesn't have time to do bad things anymore. Thanks to that, I — the "specialized pot bearer" — also had some peace. But... Luc Tinh Da has been acting very strange lately. He kept trying to get close to me, intentionally or unintentionally, and often brought two portions of rice, then very naturally placed one portion on my table. Afraid I would think too much, he often mumbled: "I bought too much, don't let it go to waste." He knew I was bad at Physics, so he often "accidentally left" his notes on my desk and pretended to come the next morning. regain. He also carefully asked: "Ha Ha... in which city are you planning to take the university entrance exam?" Or pretend to complain: "Sigh, I was admitted directly to Shanghai Jiaotong University." Before I could answer, he continued: "I know you don't have any relatives nearby... If you want, I think it's okay for the two of us to go to Shanghai to study at university." "After all, you said it yourself, you are my 'future wife'. It's only right that I take care of you." "Look, you're so skinny, living alone outside is easy to be bullied. I don't want to see you covered in injuries when I get you back." Speaking of this, he mumbled in a very "tsundere" manner: "Huh, I don't feel sorry for you now, I'm just afraid... the future version of me will feel hurt."