Тhе trасk was alrеаdу surrоundеd by a crоwd оf peоple.
Uроn аrriving, Su Zаi Zаi sаw many fаmiliar faces and was instаntlу stunned.
Тheу wеrе аll from hеr сlаss.
...Shе still wаnted tо cheer fоr hеr handsоme crush, what shоuld she do?
Хiao Хiао sроttеd hеr and greеtеd her with а smilе, "Zаi Zai! Сomе оver herе!"
Su Zаi Zai fоrced a smilе. "Coming."
"Wherе's Jiаng Jiа?"
"She wеnt to watch Guаn Наn's high jump соmреtitiоn," Su Zаi Zai rерlied.
Хiaо Yu noticеd the DSLR саmеra in hеr hаnd аnd сhuckled, "Hеy, Zai Zai, take а few more рhotos оf Nan Shеn lаter, оkay? He said he wants to show them to his parents."
Wang Nan was the math class representative and always scored full marks on math exams, so his classmates had given him this nickname.
Nan Shen.
Su Zai Zai pondered thoughtfully.
She nodded. "Sure."
After all, she had already taken plenty of photos that morning.
"It's about to start!" someone in the crowd shouted.
During the starting stance, Su Zai Zai held up her camera and took a shot, capturing both Zhang Lu Rang and Wang Nan in the frame.
After the starting gun fired.
Su Zai Zai was enveloped in a wave of shouts and screams. Unconsciously, she lowered her DSLR and watched Zhang Lu Rang's figure.
Xiao Xiao, Xiao Yu, and the rest of their classmates were cheering excitedly, "Nan Shen! Go for it!"
Not far away, cheers for Zhang Lu Rang could also be heard.
Su Zai Zai took a deep breath and began shouting as well, "Nanshen! Go for it!"
Handsome crush, you have to understand me! I'm cheering for you!
Su Zai Zai shouted until her face flushed red.
Then, she saw Wang Nan cross the finish line just ahead of Zhang Lu Rang.
Su Zai Zai: "..."
The class erupted in cheers.
Xiao Xiao happily grabbed her elbow and bounced a few times.
Su Zai Zai forced another smile and let out a few symbolic cheers.
Xiao Yu laughed for a while. "Hahaha, Zai Zai, you were shouting so passionately. Anyone who didn't know better would think you're Nan Shen's girlfriend."
"..."
She thought she had been shouting quite softly.
The group walked over to give Wang Nan some water.
Wang Nan downed an entire bottle in one go and grinned broadly. "Su Zai Zai, your voice is loud enough. Even through the sea of people, I could pick out your voice."
Su Zai Zai: "..."
"Speak up, do you have a crush on me?" Wang Nan laughed heartily.
Su Zai Zai instinctively glanced toward Zhang Lu Rang, just meeting his gaze.
She froze.
The next second, Zhang Lu Rang looked away.
He wouldn't think she was calling Wang Nan "Nanshen," would he...
Don't, don't misunderstand, handsome crush!
During the medal ceremony.
Su Zai Zai hesitated for a long time but eventually took her camera over to take photos of them.
As soon as he saw her, Wang Nan immediately said, "Su Zai Zai, come on, take a few more photos of me."
Su Zai Zai: "...Okay."
Wang Nan: "Let me change my pose."
Su Zai Zai: "Mm."
Wang Nan: "Does this look handsome?"
Su Zai Zai: "..."
After taking several shots in a row, Su Zai Zai completely ignored him and shifted the camera lens toward Zhang Lu Rang.
Zhang Lu Rang didn't even glance at her. After stepping off the podium, he headed straight toward Class One's tent.
Several girls who had been taking photos of him earlier immediately followed, surrounding him.
Su Zai Zai was so anxious she scratched her head and ears.
Teasing him this morning was one thing.
Just last night, she had told him she was too young to think about dating, and now she had made him think she was interested in another guy.That impression score just plummeted into negative territory in an instant!
No, she had to explain.
Being sentenced to death so abruptly—she refused to accept it.
But going over to talk to him directly like this seemed…
Wait!
Today, he had returned her water in front of his whole class, damaging her reputation…
So now, she should be able to go talk to him too, right?
Su Zai Zai shamelessly thought to herself.
With that thought, her confidence grew a bit.
But when she spoke, her tone was still weak: "Zhang Lu Rang."
Zhang Lu Rang paused in his steps and slowly turned around.
Having just finished exercising, his temples were drenched in sweat, beads of it dripping down one after another.
His white shirt was half-soaked with sweat, faintly revealing the suggestive curves of his abdominal muscles beneath. His chest was firm, rising and falling steadily with each breath.
Su Zai Zai felt a rush of blood surge to her head, her entire face flushing bright red in an instant.
…He’s seducing me again.
I can’t take it, I’m about to get a nosebleed.
Su Zai Zai took a deep breath, repeatedly telling herself in her heart to calm down.
"Come here for a moment."
Zhang Lu Rang curled his lips into a low, mocking smile. "No."
Su Zai Zai, accustomed to rejection, shamelessly continued, "You don’t have to answer so quickly. I have plenty of time to wait for you."
He simply turned and kept walking.
Su Zai Zai hurriedly followed him.
There were a few girls standing beside him, and Su Zai Zai felt too embarrassed to explain in front of them.
She jogged to catch up, walking backward in front of him.
Behind her was a crowded flow of people, with students running and playing around.
Zhang Lu Rang immediately stopped in his tracks.
Seeing him stop, Su Zai Zai instinctively halted as well.
Su Zai Zai hesitated for a moment, then explained very tactfully, "You know what? The guy who got first place is named Wang Nan."
So even if she had shouted "Nan God," that "Nan" referred to Wang Nan's "Nan"!
Great Beauty, you have to understand!
Besides, she had always been calling out to you!
Zhang Lu Rang lowered his head to look at her and let out a low "Oh."
Seems like he didn’t get it…
She really wanted to just confess outright.
Su Zai Zai felt utterly stifled.
With his reaction like this, Su Zai Zai didn’t know what else to say.
She just wanted to drag it out a bit longer, hoping the girls beside him would leave on their own.
Staring at the silver medal hanging around his neck, she suddenly blurted out something absurd: "Hey, with that silver medal hanging there, you look like you’re wearing a red scarf."
Zhang Lu Rang: "…"
"But it still looks pretty good," Su Zai Zai continued rambling.
However, the girls showed no reaction, still patiently waiting nearby.
…Alright.
I’ll explain another time.
Su Zai Zai lowered her eyes, feeling somewhat frustrated.
Just as she was about to walk away, Zhang Lu Rang suddenly raised his hand.
He remained silent, as if weighing something in his mind.
Then, he pulled the silver medal off his neck and casually slipped it over Su Zai Zai’s head.
Seeing her stunned expression, he pressed his lips together and said, "If you want it, take it."
After a moment’s thought, he added emphatically, "Don’t follow me anymore."
Chapter 13
I discovered a secret.
It seems like whenever he lies, he touches his neck.
—From "Su Zai Zai the Little Fairy’s Diary"
Su Zai Zai was dumbfounded.
So, he thought that giving him water, taking photos, and recording videos were all just because she coveted that silver medal in his hand?
Great Beauty’s way of thinking is truly unique…
Su Zai Zai licked her lips.
Watching his retreating figure, she obediently did not follow him.She stood in place for a moment before turning and slowly walking back toward the class tent.
As she walked, she recalled the scene from earlier.
He had taken a step forward, his face devoid of any emotion.
He carried the scent of sunlight, mixed with a hint of sweat.
It smelled particularly good.
When he placed the medal around her neck, his fingertips had inadvertently brushed against her hair.
As he spoke, his faint breath washed over her face.
Su Zai Zai clutched the silver medal, feeling a sudden, burning heat spread across her cheeks.
It scorched her so intensely that her heart began to race.
On the other side.
Ye Zhenxin’s expression was far from pleasant as she asked jokingly, “Zhang Lu Rang, is that your friend?”
Zhang Lu Rang didn’t answer.
Another girl immediately chimed in, “Why did you give her the silver medal?”
Zhang Lu Rang paused briefly before replying calmly, “She wanted it.”
If he hadn’t given it to her, she would have pestered him to death.
…Consider it repayment for that bottle of water.
But the girls clearly misinterpreted his meaning.
Ye Zhenxin’s expression turned extremely sour, and she immediately turned and walked away in another direction.
One of the girls followed her.
The remaining two girls laughed awkwardly and shifted the conversation to tonight’s Campus Night.
After the afternoon competitions ended, Su Zai Zai went to the cafeteria with Jiang Jia for dinner.
Since there were still activities in the evening, she was afraid she’d work up a sweat and didn’t go back to shower. Instead, she returned directly to the classroom.
Su Zai Zai wasn’t participating in the class’s Campus Night performance but in the Science Festival’s eco-friendly fashion show.
Each class was to create two outfits and send one male and one female model to walk the runway. It was the first event of Campus Night.
Su Zai Zai went to the restroom to change into the dress they had made.
The dress reached just above mid-thigh and was overall beige in color. Paper-folded flowers adorned the fabric, creating a floral pattern. A translucent white ribbon cinched the waist, and several layers of mosquito netting were sewn onto the hem, giving it a fluffy and playful look.
She wanted to check herself in the mirror but was pulled back to the classroom by the class’s arts committee member, Huang Yuanjuan, to have her makeup and hair done.
While Huang Yuanjuan applied Su Zai Zai’s makeup, Jiang Jia gathered all of Su Zai Zai’s hair and braided it into a fishtail braid, letting it fall from behind her ears to her chest.
Then, she clipped over a dozen floral hairpins into it.
She worked quickly, finishing in no time, and sat nearby watching Huang Yuanjuan apply Su Zai Zai’s makeup. “By the way, Zai Zai, did you bring high heels?”
Su Zai Zai nodded, taking the opportunity to speak when Huang Yuanjuan’s hands moved away from her face. “I brought a pair of black ones my mom bought me. I feel like I’ll be nearly six feet tall when I wear them.”
Jiang Jia sighed. “Being tall isn’t good either—hard to find a boyfriend.”
Su Zai Zai felt insulted.
She scoffed lightly and retorted defiantly, “As if being short makes it any easier for you.”
“…”
Besides, how tall is the great beauty? Why wouldn’t she be able to find someone?
Since it was the first event, Su Zai Zai went directly backstage upon arrival.
Her partner for the runway walk was Guan Han, whose outfit was nowhere near as elaborate as hers. As she had expected, it was a set of clothes hastily made from black plastic bags.
When Guan Han saw her, he was nearly furious. “Damn, this is such unfair treatment!”
Su Zai Zai praised him against her better judgment. “It’s fine, you still look handsome in that.”
“Hmph.”"Suddenly I realize we're kind of like we're performing in a stage play."
"...What?"
"The little fairy who saves the beggar."
"Get lost!"
There were ten minutes left until the fashion show began.
Su Zai Zai idly moved next to the staff member backstage, staring at the program order sheet in his hand.
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