Returning to Parents' Seventeen
Chapter 39 Stubbornness

Chapter 39: Chapter 39 Stubbornness

"Shen Sinian, Xu," the carefree and humorous Ban Shu greeted without noticing Shen Yubai’s emotional state. "And who is this?"

"I’m Yu Gaoyi," replied Yu Gaoyi, somewhat surprised as he looked at the two who were actively greeting Shen Sinian and Xu Chuning. Being from an ordinary class, it was normal for someone like the young master Shen Yubai to not know him, as he wasn’t that famous.

But he knew them.

He never would have thought, however, that the recently transferred Shen Sinian knew them too.

Ban Shu: "Ban Shu."

He looked at the three of them, "Eat together?"

Shen Sinian turned his head to inquire Xu Chuning, "Ningning, do you want to eat together?"

Xu Chuning: "...maybe not."

It would be too conspicuous for her to sit and eat with four boys.

Shen Sinian: "Alright then."

He looked at the two opposite him, "Ningning said not together, maybe next time."

Ban Shu: "..."

He was slightly at a loss for words, glancing toward Shen Yubai.

Ban Shu had thought that Shen Yubai would say something, but unexpectedly he just glanced indifferently at Xu Chuning and then walked ahead into the cafeteria.

"Wait for me," Ban Shu shouted, confused, and quickly followed Shen Yubai.

After the two of them left, the group of three, including Xu Chuning, also moved into the cafeteria to get food.

Having served their food, the three found some empty seats to sit down.

Holding back, unable to resist, Yu looked over at the two seated opposite, brimming with curiosity, "Mr. Shen, you are quite familiar with Shen Yubai and the others, huh?"

Shen Sinian, while serving Xu Chuning some meat, heard this and responded, "Pretty familiar, why?"

Yu Gaoyi: "...no reason."

He hesitated for a few seconds, "I’m just a bit shocked. Shen Yubai doesn’t seem like someone who would make friends with people from ordinary classes."

Shen Sinian: "Is that so? What’s he usually like?"

He was quite curious about how Shen Yubai was perceived by other students.

"Not very approachable," Yu Gaoyi remarked nostalgically, "He is the young master of the Shen Family from Jiang City, you know that, right?"

"I do," said Shen Sinian.

Yu Gaoyi: "Do you also know that their family donated two buildings to our school?"

Shen Sinian: "..."

He blinked, a bit puzzled, and asked Xu Chuning, "Wasn’t it one building?"

How did it become two buildings now.

Xu Chuning swallowed what was in her mouth, "Not really sure."

Shen Sinian choked a bit, then turned to Yu Gaoyi, "And then?"

Yu Gaoyi: "What ’and then’?"

"Their family donated two buildings to the school, and then?" Shen Sinian asked, "Does he usually bully people in school using his power?"

Yu Gaoyi was momentarily startled, finding this new friend’s question a bit odd, but he answered honestly, "He doesn’t need to bully anyone using his power."

Because the students at school, knowing who Shen Yubai is, would rather try to connect with him, no one dares to offend him. No one offends him, and naturally, he does not go around bullying others using his status as a young master of the Shen Family.

Hearing Yu Gaoyi say this, Shen Sinian couldn’t help but remark, "Then is he both academically and morally excellent?"

Yu Gaoyi: "Huh?"

Shen Yubai being both studious and virtuous? That’s not really the case.

"His grades are very good." Shen Yubai could only be considered academically excellent; as for his conduct...Yu Gaoyi wasn’t sure what to say.

Shen Sinian: "Got it."

Yu Gaoyi was puzzled, "What do you understand now?"

Shen Sinian replied, "He’s only good in academics, average in other aspects."

Yu Gaoyi thought about it, "That understanding isn’t wrong."

The three of them ate and chatted in a harmonious atmosphere.

However, those who could see them from the other side found the scene somewhat irksome.

Ban Shu had barely eaten for breakfast and finally when it was lunchtime, he was famished to the point of feeling his stomach stuck to his back. He gobbled down his food, and only after stuffing some food into his stomach did his eating pace slow down.

It was only when he slowed down that he noticed there hadn’t been much reduction in the food on Shen Yubai’s plate.

Ban Shu blinked confusedly and asked unclearly, "Brother Yu, are you not hungry?"

Shen Yubai replied, "So-so."

Ban Shu choked a little and muttered softly, "That shouldn’t be."

Shen Yubai ignored him.

Confused, Ban Shu was about to say something else when he noticed Shen Yubai was looking indifferently at a certain spot. Following his gaze, he turned back just in time to see Xu Chuning lifting her lips and smiling at Yu Gaoyi across her.

Xu Chuning had a subtle beauty; an oval face no bigger than a palm, large and bright eyes, elongated eye shape, well-proportioned facial features, petite and perky nose, thin lips that nonetheless looked plump. When she was silent, she gave off a cold, distanced vibe, but she transformed sweetly when she smiled.

Like at this moment.

It was the first time Ban Shu had seen Xu Chuning smile so happily. He stared with wide eyes and couldn’t help saying, "I never knew Xu Chuning could look so cute when she smiles."

As soon as the words fell, he noticed Shen Yubai’s icy gaze turn towards him.

"..."

Realizing belatedly, Ban Shu hurriedly clarified, "Brother Yu, I didn’t mean it like that."

He almost raised his hand to swear, "I have no other intentions towards Xu Chuning."

Seeing his nervous look, Shen Yubai coldly curved the corner of his lips, "She wouldn’t be interested in you either."

Ban Shu: "..."

Isn’t that, kind of like a personal attack?

Of course, he only dared to grumble inside his heart.

After a few seconds of silence, Ban Shu looked back at Xu Chuning again. She had put away her smile and was listening intently to Shen Sinian speak. From their angle, Ban Shu vaguely felt that Xu Chuning’s expression looked familiar.

"Brother Yu," he called the person across, "Don’t you think Xu Chuning looks kind of familiar?"

Shen Yubai: "No."

Ban Shu: "...Not even a bit? I always feel her features resemble someone I know."

"Who does she resemble?" Shen Yubai asked reluctantly.

Ban Shu paused, a bit embarrassed, "Can’t remember."

Shen Yubai: "..."

He glanced at him blandly, the disdain in his eyes clear, "Eat your food."

Ban Shu sheepishly, "Alright then."

He dropped his gossiping thoughts and took a mouthful of rice.

After swallowing, he slightly lifted his chin towards Shen Yubai, "Need a brother’s help?"

Shen Yubai: "No need."

Ban Shu: "Are you sure? Aren’t you afraid of having more rivals in love?"

To be honest, before getting to know Xu Chuning better, Ban Shu hadn’t paid much attention to her. Only after meeting her several times recently did he realize how truly beautiful Xu Chuning was, even though she usually didn’t dress up much, either wearing the school uniform, or her washed-out jeans and pilling sweater, keeping a very low profile.

"What rivals?" Shen Yubai asked.

Ban Shu glanced at him and clicked his tongue lightly, "Brother Yu, no need to play tough in front of your bro. Others might not know, but could I possibly be unaware of your feelings?"

"..."

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