I Might Have Fallen in Love With My Childhood Sweetheart
Chapter 37 - 34 Use Their Own Tactics

Chapter 37: Chapter 34 Use Their Own Tactics

On this Sunday, Xie Ying’an and Li Qingmo disappeared early in the morning.

Qingran was doing a test paper at home until she was metaphorically soaring high, and after she finished, she took out Xie Ying’an’s test paper to compare answers, and aside from different problem-solving approaches, the solutions were the same.

She set the paper aside, planning to have Li Qingmo check it again when he returned, unsure if the answers would change like they did before during exams.

Mathematics has always been Qingran’s weakness. For subjects like Chinese and English that required rote memorization, she could manage if she put in the effort. But math required both innate cleverness and continuous effort.

Having not attended classes for three days in a row, even with plenty of thinking, she couldn’t figure out the mathematics problems.

The notes Xie Ying’an helped her with were detailed, but even then, she always got stuck at the same point and couldn’t make any progress.

If it were before, Qingran might have given up, but having been disappointed with her grades in the last two exams, it stirred up her competitive spirit.

She tried many methods to solve the problems, but all led to different answers.

The mobile phone charging on the bedside table buzzed intermittently, and Qingran rubbed her slightly aching temples before picking it up.

The WeChat message was from Ruan Ruan.

soft girl: I remembered, you had asked me about God Ji before.

soft girl: God Ji has even moved to near your place.

soft girl: So, have you two become friends already???

soft girl: Ahhh, Ranran, I’m so obsessed with God Ji’s appearance, I really like him.

What followed was a bunch of various love-struck emojis.

Ever since meeting Ji Yanchen that one time, these past few days Ruan Ruan completely became his little fan girl.

Qingran typed on the screen.

QR: You’re so focused on God Ji, haven’t you seen his face before?

Ruan Ruan’s reply came swiftly.

soft girl: You know, if God Ji’s face isn’t buried in a book, it’s hidden behind his hair, who can see it?

soft girl: Moreover, a top star’s appearance is not something we mere mortals can covet.

soft girl: I’ve decided, from now on, Brother An and God Ji will be the gods of my heart.

Familiarity breeds contempt, but first impressions bring joy.

Qingran still remembered how Ruan Ruan used to drool over Xie Ying’an’s photos, declaring that Xie Ying’an would be her number one idol in her heart. And now, not much time has passed, and another has already taken residence there.

QR: Have you finished the test paper?

soft girl: ...Don’t mention the test paper, it just shows how unlovable it is!!!

After closing the chat with Ruan Ruan, Qingran went to the living room to drink a glass of water.

March has arrived and spring is coming.

The weather today is very nice, Qingran changed to a sunnier spot to study.

Aunt Liu was busy in the kitchen, having settled her family affairs, she spent most of her time at Qingran’s home.

Perhaps due to the lack of rest during this period, Qingran felt drowsy under the warm sunlight, and the words in her book started to blur before her eyes as she struggled to keep her lifeless eyes open.

Eventually, she couldn’t resist the drowsiness and fell asleep on the folding study table.

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Li Qingmo is not the type to gossip, even though he has access to the school forum, he doesn’t usually click to view.

Not many knew that school bully was Li Qingran’s brother; their names were somewhat similar, and initially, some even suspected, but since Li Qingran behaved so well and demonstrated a demeanor totally different from that rebellious school bully, they couldn’t connect them.

Moreover, when Li Qingmo spoke of his sister, she should be younger than him, right?

Thus, everyone promptly dismissed the idea of Li Qingran being the school bully’s sister.

The whole third class knew that he was Li Qingran’s older brother, starting from the time he brazenly read a letter of apology in front of all the teachers and students. After finishing, he even warned everyone not to let his sister find out about it, threatening to beat up anyone who talked.

Then, without waiting for the teacher’s reaction, he nonchalantly continued reading the letter, which was comical yet frustrating.

Afterward, students from the third class grew extremely curious about this school bully’s sister. There is no wall in the world that can block everything, especially to those with determination.

Everyone in class 3 knew that the school bully’s sister was the academic star, Li Qingran.

Nobody could have imagined that the unruly, arrogant school bully, who would fight anyone that challenged him, had a gentle and beautiful sister.

The only thing they resembled: both were academic stars!

Well, their genes were undeniably impressive.

Li Qingmo was the kind of boy who fought fiercely and recklessly, who would dare let him hear any rumors about Li Qingran?

Thus, although rumors spread far and wide across the school, they never reached his ears.

Currently, any post related to Luo Lan and Li Qingran on the school forum had been deleted, but it couldn’t stop people’s relentless gossip.

Li Qingmo’s complexion looked as dark as ink.

Xie Ying’an also looked troubled.

Although rumors fade over time, no one could make light comments unless they were in the same situation themselves.

Li Qingmo slapped the computer keyboard angrily, cursing under his breath, and looked at Xie Ying’an, who was focused on the screen.

"I can’t help but think," Li Qingmo frowned, his features somewhat similar to Qingran’s, creasing together.

Xie Ying’an glanced at him.

He continued, "Ever since you became Li Qingran’s deskmate, there have been non-stop problems around her."

Xie Ying’an pushed Li Qingmo’s hand off the keyboard and entered a lengthy code before replying, "Instead of overthinking, you might want to focus on how to find the ID who first posted."

The initial post had already been deleted by Ji He; only the administrator had the access to retrieve posts deleted within seven days. Xie Ying’an didn’t know Ji He, but he knew Fang Jin who was also an administrator of the school forum.

Fang Jin’s father, a nouveau riche, had been poor for over thirty years before suddenly stepping into the circle of the wealthy, still carrying traces of his humble origins, which true-born wealthy people looked down on.

Consequently, the children from wealthy districts also disliked Fang Jin; the invisible exclusion she faced was the most hurtful, turning the lively and outgoing Fang Jin quiet and withdrawn, always preferring to be alone.

Fang Jin performed well academically and perhaps due to the oppression at home, she sought to express herself more at school. Normally, the school’s forum was managed by seniors, and no one knew how the sophomore Fang Jin had become an administrator.

Xie Ying’an and Fang Jin both lived in the wealthy district; since Xie Ying’an had always been ’the exemplary child’, children from rich families didn’t like him either, though they didn’t show it blatantly.

As fellow victims of circumstances, Fang Jin somewhat sympathized with Xie Ying’an. Although they were merely acquaintances, they would help each other out if needed.

Suddenly, an ID popped up on the screen, making Xie Ying’an and Li Qingmo simultaneously sigh in relief, and they noted down that ID’s address.

Xie Ying’an tilted his head towards the door: "Let’s go."

Li Qingmo flexed his wrist, his knuckles cracking, and sneered, "It doesn’t matter whether it’s a guy or a girl, today I’m definitely beating them up so bad even their mother won’t recognize them."

When Xie Ying’an arrived, Qingran was still sleeping on the desk. The afternoon sun filtered through the floor-to-ceiling window and the lace curtain, casting mottled pale yellow patterns that shone on the sleeping girl, creating a dazzling effect.

Xie Ying’an stood there dazed for a moment before walking over and squatting next to Qingran.

Underneath the warm sunlight, her complexion appeared creamy and smooth, her thick, long eyelashes fluttering like tiny fans. Her lips glowed naturally rosy and luminous.

A mathematics paper was partially visible under her, with densely written solutions.

Xie Ying’an gazed down at her for a long while, his heart stirring with a wicked thought.

The young man hesitated but eventually reached out with his fingertip to gently brush the girl’s cheek; her warm, delicate skin was soft to the touch.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, she merely wrinkled her nose but didn’t wake up.

Warmth crept into his usually indifferent, dark gaze. He grew bold, letting his fingertips glide briefly over her tender lips.

Soft, exceedingly soft.

He brought his hand behind his back and rubbed his fingers repeatedly, yet the soft warmth lingered on his fingertips, refusing to fade away.

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