Chapter 36: The Campus Gossip with Gan Yan Yu
Given her current condition—still lacking a recovery certificate from the hospital—there’s no way the school would let her return.
The only plausible explanation is—
This girl snuck in on her own!
She’s gonna get in big trouble if she gets caught!
What an idiot!!
With class about to start, Lin Tian didn’t have time to check his messages. He put away his phone and entered the classroom.
But as soon as he stepped in—
Lin Tian was immediately enveloped by his classmates’ burning stares.
Curiosity, shock, envy, fear—all these emotions were plastered all over their faces.
Everyone’s eyes followed him from the door to his seat.
No need to guess; Lin Tian knew exactly what was going on.
High school gossip travels faster than Takana Kaname getting caught shoplifting in a convenience store!
Just how much commotion did Gan Yan Yu stir up?
It wasn’t because she did anything wrong per se, but just because wherever Gan Yan Yu goes, she draws attention like bees to honey!
”The girl who just walked in is so cute… Is she Lin Tian’s girlfriend?”
”I bet she is! Didn’t there used to be rumors that Lin Tian had a soulmate beyond just being a girlfriend?”
”Exactly! I heard this ‘White Moonlight’ has been guarding Lin Tian silently for years… That must be her!”
”Wow, that girl is really beautiful. Even I, a girl, couldn’t help but feel infatuated!”
”What.”
Before the teacher came in, the students started whispering and gossiping.
Their voices weren’t loud, but every word reached Lin Tian’s ears clearly.
Why does he have a “White Moonlight”? And hadn’t she said enough already about his lack of spotlight in class?
Now this stab hit harder than any other, and Lin Tian felt his bending back finally snap.
But the whispers weren’t done yet.
The girl in front of Lin Tian turned around:
”Hey, Lin Tian, who’s that girl who came looking for you just now?”
Her name is Su Ran, the class monitor.
With short hair and big eyes, she stands out in Class A, which lacks beauty despite its academic excellence.
Xu Yong once boasted he had “shot at” her picture, though truthfulness is uncertain, perhaps even twice.
Su Ran excels in English but has math issues. She often asks Lin Tian about math problems, making her one of the few people he can talk to at school.
Lin Tian had no idea why Su Ran brought this up, so he casually replied:
”A friend.”
”Oh, just a friend? She’s so pretty. I almost had a heart attack just now, haha.”
One should always question anything good coming out of Su Ran’s mouth.
After all, this notorious “Green Tea” tends to reserve her compliments for those she perceives as threats, especially those prettier than herself.
”Yea, just a friend,” Lin Tian repeated emphatically.
”Oh~”
But before Su Ran could say more, the teacher walked in, ending the discussion.
Rather than these gossips, Lin Tian was more worried about Gan Yan Yu’s situation.
He opened his chat app, finding only one message.
【Lin Tian, I have something to discuss with you.】
Sent an hour ago during his class.
While he was in class, he didn’t check his phone. He always focuses intently when in a lesson.
So in just an hour, she managed to sneak into the school?
Even the cops aren’t that ruthless.
Lin Tian quickly replied: [Where are you?]
To his surprise, she replied instantly:
[Are you free at noon?]
[I am.]
Then she stopped responding.
Confused, Xu Yong teased him:
”So, Moonlight Brother, your little cat came to find you at school?”
”I’m your moonlight _grandpa_.”
Back to the topic of borrowing money, Lin Tian felt a bit exasperated.
Even if he got the three thousand Yuan from Xu Yong, it was still far from enough for a piano.
Could he take out a loan?
”I think, with your skills, you can find some part-time gigs to make money,” Xu Yong suggested.
”That takes too long.”
Never mind whether he could get such jobs as a high school student, even if he did, five thousand Yuan wasn’t pocket change to earn in a month or two.
”All the quick ways are in the Criminal Code,”
”There are legal methods, right?”
”Of course, find some rich auntie, tone down that ‘Simacan’ look, warm up her a**, and you’ll get rich in no time.”
”Shut up.”
The conversation died there.
Class dismissed—
The usual classroom chaos resumed.
From the noise, Lin Tian spotted something.
At the door, a head popped out slowly, like a little rabbit, sneaking a peek.
Lin Tian shot up and marched over.
The head, startled, retreated immediately. But Lin Tian was already outside, grabbing the girl’s arm.
”What are you doing sneaking into school?”
Lin Tian glared at Gan Yan Yu.
”Something urgent… I need to see you.”
Gan Yan Yu held her head, looking guilty.
Behind them, a bunch of faces popped out of windows, including Su Ran, trying to appear aloof but unable to resist.
And suddenly, Su Ran was wide-eyed in astonishment.
Pure friendship?
Seeing Lin Tian, stern-faced and clutching the girl’s arm, while she looked down with guilt,
The classmates immediately imagined all sorts of romantic stories: the domineering boyfriend and his sweet girlfriend.
Especially with the couple’s good looks…
Oh-so-sweet!
So juicy!
Cheers erupted soon after.
Realizing the situation, Lin Tian grabbed Gan Yan Yu and dragged her upstairs.
The cheers grew louder.
Only at the chemistry lab did he let her go.
”Do you think the others misunderstood us?”
As soon as he let go, Gan Yan Yu whispered.
”Why is that important?”
Lin Tian was flustered—it’s not like he enjoyed being the center of attention.
But Gan Yan Yu seemed terrified of stirring up rumors again.
Scared of rumors?
”It is!”
Gan Yan Yu insisted.
”Lin Tian, please clarify to everyone that we’re just partners.”
Gan Yan Yu felt a pang of guilt.
She shouldn’t have come.
If people misconstrued…
That’s the opposite of her original intention.
”…”
Lin Tian was speechless.
What is this?
Yes, he disliked being the spotlight.
But it seemed like she feared rumors about them together.
Why?
Is having rumors spread about you bad?
Not now. Lin Tian changed the subject:
”Do you know you can’t go running around, especially to school! If they catch you, you won’t be able to return this term.”
”I’m sorry!”
Gan Yan Yu apologized hurriedly, twiddling her fingers nervously.
But she still pressed on:
”This is too important. I’m worried you’ll be gone by the time I find you… You’re free at noon, right?”
”Right?”
”Let’s meet someone. He’s leaving for another country this afternoon. We only have today’s lunchtime.”
”Who is it?”
”He’s the President of the Qingzhou Music Association. He wants to see you.”
(The End)
