Chapter 169: Failed Flattery
John and Emily walked out of the school gate. To make sure they'd be "blocked" in time, John deliberately walked her around the gate several times.
He behaved playfully, his actions bordering on shameless, which made Emily blush furiously.
Yet despite her shyness, she never pulled away.
At most, she pretended to be reserved—secretly hoping John would get even bolder.
Women were strange like that. In front of men they didn't like, they acted as proud and untouchable as white swans. But in front of the one they did like, they secretly wished he'd act like a rogue. Restraint? Forgotten.
The two of them looked like a young couple in love.
Finally, after a while, a group of people stormed over—Jason leading the charge.
He'd been terrified that John would leave the campus before they could intercept him. But the moment he spotted the two of them from afar, excitement lit up his face.
Perfect timing! Right at the school gate! It's fate!
"Big Alan, Andy, look! Was I right or what? That guy really has no shame. Look at his hand..."
Jason's voice dripped with jealousy as he saw John's arm wrapped snugly around Emily's waist.