Chapter 290 : Cheers~ ( ゚▽ ゚)つロ
"Ling Ning, I like you! Please go out with me!"
A boy with a somewhat youthful face, blushing furiously, looked at Ling Ning as he finally confessed the words he’d been holding back.
"I'm really sorry, but you're a good person~"
Ling Ning sighed. The graduation ceremony had just ended, and already, she had received multiple confessions. She’d lost count of how many boys she’d turned down today. Even though she hadn’t received love letters or gifts as frequently lately, somehow, there were still many admirers confessing to her!
What Ling Ning didn’t realize was just how popular she was at school. Having rejected so many confessions, she’d ended up setting a high bar—others saw how frequently she turned people down and didn’t dare approach her.
But that hadn’t dented her popularity at all. After all, she was a model with a stunning figure, long legs, beautiful features, a top academic record, and a sweet personality. Rumor had it she even had a cute younger sister.
Some guys would jokingly say that even if they had to sacrifice something, they’d be thrilled to date someone like her!
Many of the boys thought that with Ling Ning graduating, this was their last chance to confess. Who knew? Maybe she’d say yes this time.
But no matter what they thought, Ling Ning would never accept a confession from a guy. After all, in her past life, she had been a man herself. Just the thought of dating a boy gave her goosebumps.
Girls, on the other hand… Ling Ning was starting to consider if she should find a girlfriend when she started university.
It wasn’t just Ling Ning—several other girls, including Xia You, Xu Qing, and Li Qian, also received confessions. Ling Ning even saw a few guys who, after being turned down by her, immediately moved on to confess to Xia You. She was amused—these guys were setting themselves up for failure.
Ling Ning hadn’t left after the graduation ceremony for a reason: Ye Xuan had once promised that if their class could surpass Class 1 in grades, she’d treat everyone to a feast at Little Master’s Restaurant and then take them out for karaoke afterward.
Given a teacher’s salary, this wasn’t a small expense. But Ye Xuan’s calm demeanor made it clear that she didn’t mind the cost at all, confirming once again that she came from a well-off family.
Shen Shi watched Ling Ning’s back from a distance. He had also decided to confess to his goddess today, but he planned to wait until after the class dinner and karaoke. With a few extra moments alone, his odds might just improve a little.
Despite thinking his chances were slim, Shen Shi didn’t want to end his high school years with regrets. He had to at least try.
Meanwhile, Bai Xue, standing next to Shen Shi, made a decision of his own. After Shen Shi’s confession inevitably failed, he would seize his chance to confess his own feelings. He’d secretly admired Shen Shi for a long time and didn’t want to leave high school without telling him.
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“To celebrate the end of our high school days, cheers~ (゜▽゜)つロ”
“Thanks to all our teachers for their hard work, cheers~ (゜▽゜)つロ”
“Cheers, cheers, cheers~ (゜-゜)つロ”
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It seemed a strange energy had entered the mix, but no one minded.
At Ye Xuan’s organized class dinner, the students and teachers all gathered. Everyone was brimming with excitement. Today marked their graduation, which meant that, after today, they’d all go their separate ways, making reunions rare.
Of course, despite all the cheers, their drinks were limited to soda and juice. After all, as their teacher, Ye Xuan wouldn’t risk letting them drink alcohol—what if something happened?
“W-what are you doing?!”
Ling Ning, fully focused on her food, suddenly felt something slide onto her leg. She knew without looking that the culprit could only be Ye Xuan, who was sitting next to her. Only Ye Xuan would dare to touch her like this.
Without a change in her expression, Ye Xuan whispered, “Relax, no one can see us. Who knows when we’ll get another chance like this? I’ll be heading back to my hometown soon, and with you attending S University, we might not meet again for a while. So, just let me indulge a little, alright?”
“B-but… there are so many people around. What if someone sees?” Ling Ning glanced around nervously, terrified that someone might notice.
Although she and Ye Xuan were sitting in a corner against the wall, hidden by the tablecloth, there was still a chance they could be discovered—especially since Xu Qing was sitting on her other side. If someone noticed, she’d have no idea how to explain.
“Ling Ning, why’s your face so red?” Xu Qing asked, looking at her with concern. She hadn’t been drinking, and the room was well air-conditioned. Why did she look so flushed?
“N-no reason. I just bit into a hot pepper,” Ling Ning stammered, avoiding eye contact. Damn Ye Xuan—why was her hand moving higher?!
Sitting across the table, Xia You watched Xu Qing with a dark expression. That witch had snatched the seat beside Ling Ning when she wasn’t paying attention! Xia You should have been the one sitting there. How could things have turned out like this?
“Ling Ning, I honestly didn’t expect you to achieve such incredible results on the exams. Congratulations!”
The one speaking was Ling Ning’s Chinese teacher, Yu Wen, who looked at her with a mixture of pride and nostalgia. He remembered when he first started teaching her—she spent all her time napping, and he’d written her off as a hopeless student. Looking back now, he couldn’t have been more wrong.
“N-no, it’s all thanks to the teachers,” Ling Ning replied modestly, shifting uncomfortably as a strange sensation crept through her body—this was all Ye Xuan’s fault!
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Author’s Note:
Four updates today—this fish is exhausted. Anyone care to save me?