Chapter 5: The Source of Yin and Xia's Fear

Yin Xia shook her head: "When I was in school, I was only focused on my fear, but when I returned last time, I intentionally turned back to sneak a glance and really saw a shadowy figure lurking behind the tree"

If the answer is not, then Yin Xia's sense of fear may increase significantly

After returning to the shop, Yin Xia sat behind the counter, lacking the motivation to sell anything, merely gazing at the text messages sent to him by You Ning

This sentence suddenly exploded in Lu Zhen's mind; he understood the meaning of Yin Xia's words, as if he had sensed that someone had been following him from behind, and that person was himself

No, I was too scared, only thinking about getting home quickly. But I am sure I saw a person, and it was a man. Yin Xia was much calmer than before, carefully analyzing the things she had been pondering over the past two days.

By coincidence, Lu Zhen and Yin Xia both laughed. Lu Zhen generously said, "You go ahead and speak."

"How, how is that possible?" Lu Zhen forced a look of ignorance.

Did you follow me when we were in school

Lu Zhen originally thought that the matter had come to a conclusion, but upon hearing Yin Xia from the library speak, he felt as if he was about to be exposed, and hurriedly retorted: "How could that be possible"

Yin Xia looked up at Lu Zhen, a hint of fear flashing in her eyes: "It must be right, on the day I returned and met you, I felt someone watching me from behind before I entered the hallway, just like when I was in school."

Looking at Yin Xia's expression, Lu Zhen understood that Yin Xia hoped that person would be him

Yin Xia felt uneasy and regretted having doubted Lu Zhen so much just now

"I truly feel that someone is following me," Yin Xia said seriously

After several minutes, You Ning finally replied: "If it had been a month ago, when Yin Xia had just broken up, I think there might have been a chance to comfort her."

In the text message from You Ning, Lu Zhen learned that Yin Xia had broken up a month ago, and the person she broke up with was Xie Tianlin, with whom she had been together for a full two years

Lu Zhen gasped in surprise, not expecting that the hiding place mentioned by Yin Xia was completely accurate, as it had revealed his presence at that very moment

Yes, because now Lu Zhen is no longer satisfied with just chatting with Yin Xia, he wants to be with Yin Xia, as he has gathered quite a bit of information about her.

Faced with Yin Xia's sudden question, Lu Zhen was momentarily at a loss for how to respond. If he answered, would Yin Xia become angry? After all, it was he who had brought about this unpleasant feeling

But that person is indeed Lu Zhen. However, when Yin Xia encountered Lu Zhen in the corridor that day, no matter how much Lu Zhen insisted that the person was himself, Yin Xia would not believe it

Fifty percent certainty, Lu Zhen thought to himself

It may be related to your heartbreak, Lu Zhen said, not paying much attention in his heart, thinking that girls are always sentimental, and when they lose their boyfriends, they will inevitably feel a sense of emptiness.

Lu Zhen asked nervously, "Did you see what that person looks like clearly?"

In Lu Zhen's impression, Xie Tianlin is from the neighboring class, with average grades. Due to his outstanding height and good basketball skills, he attracts considerable attention from female classmates in the same year.

Lu Zhen also heard that Xie Tianlin comes from a well-off family, but he does not know to what extent it is well-off; at least he knows that he is inferior to him in various aspects

After having dinner, Lu Zhen came out from Yin Xia's house, pondering over the matters that Yin Xia had mentioned on the way.

Upon hearing her words, Lu Zhen felt a sense of relief in his heart. Fortunately, he could now speak and chat with Yin Xia openly and without having to sneak around anymore.

She kept a secret for Lu Zhen and secretly took action to help Lu Zhen pursue Yin Xia

Yin Xia put down her chopsticks, her expression somewhat unpleasant as she looked at Lu Zhen. After a pause, she said: "I feel a bit... insecure"

I only know that Xie Tianlin's father is an official, so he must have a significant background. He himself is nothing more than a dandy, far inferior to his father. You Ning then sent another text message.

Although You Ning's message was brief, Lu Zhen immediately recalled the person Xie Tianlin

Yin Xia nodded: "Originally, I was afraid. I called you to accompany me, and I still had my doubts about you..."

Ke Yinxia immediately shook her head: "No, this is a feeling from many years ago, one that I haven't experienced in all these years, and it only reappeared on the day I returned"

The feeling from many years ago? Lu Zhen could not comprehend it.

Do you think I still have a chance? Lu Zhen boldly asked the librarian

Lu Zhen knew that Yin Xia was not testing him, so he tried to ask: "What should we do?"

"It's nothing, it's nothing, I won't take it to heart." Lu Zhen scratched his head, not expecting Yin Xia to apologize to him, considering that she was the goddess in Lu Zhen's heart during their school days

Just as Lu Zhen was at a loss for how to respond, the phone rang several times, interrupting the silent exchange between the two, and they quickly averted their gazes.

In the end, Lu Zhen still inquired about Xie Tianlin's situation from You Ning, but You Ning replied, "What? Is Lu Zhen still unable to forget about Yin Xia?"

"At first, I thought it was you, but when I saw you in the hallway that day, I realized it wasn't." Yin Xia said with a sigh, undoubtedly intensifying the fear in her heart

Lu Zhen awkwardly took out his phone and looked at the message sent by You Ning. After a brief glance, he saw the two characters 'Yin Xia' and immediately knew that You Ning must have inquired about Yin Xia's romantic experiences

Putting down the phone, Lu Zhen took out the bottle of asthma medication from his pocket. If an asthma attack were to occur again, he wondered if taking this medicine would allow him to return to the past

Looking at the text message, Lu Zhen did not know how to respond to You Ning's teasing

Yin Xia did not understand why Lu Zhen had that expression. At first, she suspected that Lu Zhen had been following her, but that was not too concerning; at least she knew that if it was Lu Zhen, he would not be harmful to her. However, on the day she returned, she saw Lu Zhen in the hallway

About a month ago, Lu Zhen seemed to suddenly grasp a certain inspiration

I ... ... '' both individuals spoke at the same time

You Ning sent another text message, as if talking to herself: "How much we resemble our school days now."

Returning to a month ago! Lu Zhen suddenly had this thought.

Xie Tianlin, that guy who was adored by numerous girls during his middle school years, makes Lu Zhen feel angry just at the mention of his name, especially since Yin Xia had even been together with him

What were you about to say just now? Yin Xia asked

Lu Zhen looked at the text message, feeling grateful to You Ning, as if he had returned to his school days, when You Ning was the only one who knew about Lu Zhen's secret crush on Yin Xia

Originally, Lu Zhen intended to admit that he had secretly escorted Yin Xia home during their school days, but after being interrupted, that thought was dispelled, and he simply shook his head and said it was nothing

Yin Xia stared at Lu Zhen: "Could it be one of our classmates? Only a few classmates know about my return."