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Why? Why exactly?

"Teacher, the school places great importance on this singing competition, and the rankings are also very significant. I do not recommend Wen Yu." Xiang Nan leaned casually against her seat, a confident smile playing at the corners of her mouth, which made her bright, dark eyes even more spirited. "Moreover, I am quite familiar with Wen Yu and know that she sings really poorly. If she were to be forced to participate, wouldn't she feel embarrassed?"

"Alright, good..." I replied instinctively, still not completely awake from the previous situation

Even I, despite my dullness, understand his meaning: if I clumsily explain this lie to absolve myself in front of everyone, then the outcome could not be worse.

I quickly calmed my racing heart and frowned: "Thank you"

Perhaps not expecting such a response, Xiang Nanfeng's smile suddenly froze on her face, but just one second later, it returned to normal

Indeed, Wen Yuming is clearly not easy to approach, and I have not seen any interaction between them

Every day, I repeat the same activities: attending classes, taking notes, and engaging in various meaningless tasks. In this inescapable environment, I try to minimize my presence.

His figure is tall and slender, yet there is not a hint of constraint about him, and even his voice is very gentle: "I’m just joking with you, there’s no need to be so scared. By the way... Wen Yu, why are you always alone? Do you have something to do soon? If not, how about I take you to a fun place?"

The footsteps of the south wind paused momentarily

Until the school bell rang, this tense emotion had not been alleviated in the slightest

The entire morning, I was unsettled by this trivial matter that hardly anyone would pay attention to, rendering me unable to focus on the class. A dark shadow lingered around me, and countless question marks hovered in my mind, as if they were about to explode

He looked at me helplessly and said softly, "You are overthinking it."

I cannot refuse goodwill, no matter what.

My hands tightly clutched the backpack, while my mind raced rapidly, attempting to find a more suitable reason for refusal

Looking into the teacher's sincere eyes, countless words that originally surged to my throat were all swallowed back.

Why did he do that

I do not know why my open mouth has once again tightly closed.

Of course, so the teacher should choose someone else. He turned his face away, immediately reverting to his usual approachable demeanor, with a hint of mischief in his smile, "Teacher, what do you think of me?"

I was taken aback and raised my head, feeling the intense gaze of my classmates converging towards me, like sharp needles.

Due to his proximity, I cautiously took a few steps back, my voice tinged with displeasure: "I have already expressed my gratitude, do you have any further matters to discuss?"

His tone was relaxed, effortlessly dispelling the recently solidified atmosphere completely

I raised my head in uncertainty and saw Xiang Nanfeng, who was sitting at the table behind me with his arms crossed and eyebrows slightly raised, as if he had been waiting for a long time

In my impression, school is merely another form of prison in a different sense

"Wen Yu's singing is really poor?" It seems that Xiang Nanfeng's words made a lot of sense, and the teacher was also somewhat swayed.

The increasingly inquisitive gazes of my classmates all around me make me feel even more uneasy; if I do not refuse, then what I will face will be even more...

Your expression doesn't seem like one of gratitude, does it?" Xiang Nanfeng cheerfully jumped down from the table, taking steps closer to me, the smile at the corner of his mouth becoming increasingly pronounced, "It seems as if I am your enemy.

Thinking of this, feelings of disgust and fatigue surged within me, and I let out a cold laugh: "If you feel sorry for me, then please keep your distance."

Xiang Nanfeng, as one of the most outstanding individuals in this school, not only excels academically and comes from a well-off family, but also possesses an exceptionally good character, making him akin to a sought-after male lead in a television drama

In a daze, I became aware that the gaze of the southern wind lingered on me, imbued with a dreamlike sense of unreality. My clenched fists tightened increasingly, with my nails nearly digging into my flesh. This subtle pain kept me in a state of final clarity as I looked expressionlessly in his direction

"Teacher... I... am not good at singing." Coming back to my senses, I quickly declined politely

But in the end, I could only capture an ambiguous smile from him

Just as I stood up, I heard a voice filled with amusement behind me: "Wen Yu, why don't you say thank you for my help?"

The sudden situation caused everyone's gaze to turn towards the person who made the sound, including mine

A long sigh from the south wind came from behind, along with a gradually fading voice: "What a stubborn girl..."

I see you always wear headphones to listen to music every day, and... the teacher's voice gradually lowers, "You are always alone, unable to integrate into the group, which is not a good thing. Isn't it a good thing to interact with your classmates through this activity?"

A cacophony of sounds buzzed in my ears, and in a moment of shock, I nearly jumped out of my seat. Instinctively wanting to retort, I noticed that Nan Feng's dark eyes seemed to intentionally or unintentionally rest on my face, and then he gently furrowed his brows.

I suddenly lifted my head and stared straight at him

The entire class erupted in cheerful laughter, and even the teacher shook his head helplessly: "Well then, Wenyu, I won't force you anymore"

"What, are Nan Feng and Wen Yu very familiar with each other?" A questioning voice emerged in the silent classroom

In that moment, it felt as if a voice within me was reminding me of the reasons why these events would occur today... Is the southern wind showing me sympathy?

The sudden sound startled me greatly, causing me to retreat several steps, and the chair I bumped into made a loud noise

Moreover

I know you are hesitating. Seeing my silence, the teacher pressed on, "Just go sing a song, there are no requirements for the ranking, how about it?"

I stared blankly at this sun-like dazzling youth, feeling as if all the blood in my body had surged to the top of my head

Moreover, I do not recall being very familiar with him; since becoming classmates, the number of words we have exchanged can be counted on one hand.

Teacher, may I express an opinion

During the morning reading time, not all the students had arrived yet. I walked into the classroom with my head down, and just as I pulled out my chair, I heard the teacher's voice ringing in my ear—"Wen Yu, regarding the upcoming singing competition at school, I hope you can participate, so I have reported your name to the school."

I glanced around at my classmates and found that they had already formed groups of three or five, leaving the classroom with laughter and joy. I let out a long sigh, picked up my backpack, and stood up, preparing to leave

"I am sorry, but I do not have time." I turned away, my voice cold, no longer wanting to look at him even once, and left the classroom as quickly as possible

Just as I was at my wit's end and was about to grit my teeth and agree, a clear voice suddenly rang out from beside me

Is this a joke? Haha ... ...