Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

Shen Yu met her eyes, which were focused intently on him.

There was only one unspoken understanding, mixed with heartache and reluctance...

She realized... she realized that Shen Yu hadn't actually slept at all.

Shen Yu's sliver of hope vanished instantly.

He knew Lin Anran well; she was extremely perceptive, and such a small detail couldn't be hidden from her at all.

He paused for a moment, then gave a helpless twitch at the corner of his mouth, raised his other hand, and scratched the back of his head.

"Ahem... well, I wasn't very sleepy, so I couldn't fall asleep, and... I didn't sleep."

He spoke without much conviction, and his words were even somewhat incoherent.

Lin Anran didn't say anything, but kept holding his wrist and staring at him without blinking.

His gaze was calm, yet it carried a silent pressure.

Shen Yu had never been afraid of Lin Anran's cold gaze, but now...

Faced with her distressed gaze, Shen Yu felt a little scared...

"It's really okay. When I get to school, I can just take a nap on my desk during lunch break or self-study time. It will only take a few minutes."

He tried to downplay the matter.

Looking at his feigned nonchalance, Lin Anran was instantly overwhelmed by an even stronger surge of heartache and guilt...

He stayed by her side all night.

While she tossed and turned in pain, even drifting into a daze, he remained awake, tirelessly massaging her stomach with his hands...

"Shen Yu..."

She called out, her voice even softer, with a strong nasal tone:

"Why aren't you sleeping? Are your hands sore? Are your arms numb?"

As she spoke, she released his wrist, but instead cupped his hands in her own, her fingertips gently caressing his palms.

Then, moving up his arm, she pinched his upper arm, which was noticeably stiff.

Shen Yu paused, then took her hand in his own, enveloping it in his palm:

"It's really nothing, don't worry. Don't overthink it, don't blame yourself. You're feeling better now, that's the most important thing."

"But..."

Lin Anran wanted to say something, but before she could speak, Shen Yu gently lifted his finger and pressed it to her lips.

"Alright, alright, no more 'buts'..."

"It's just one night without sleep, it's nothing! It's common for young people to stay up all night! No need to make a fuss about it."

He spoke lightly, trying to ease her burden.

Lin Anran knew that continuing to pester him would only make him more tired.

She nodded and said:

"Then you absolutely must find a chance to catch up on sleep today, during breaks or lunch break, even if it's just ten minutes, you have to close your eyes and rest for a while, okay?"

"How about...how about I go and talk to Teacher Li and tell her you're not feeling well and need to rest, so you can sleep in the infirmary or her office..."

Shen Yu raised his hand and ruffled her hair, then nodded:

"Okay, okay, I promise, I'll definitely find a chance to take a nap, and I won't force myself to stay awake if I'm sleepy."

Only after receiving his explicit assurance did Lin Anran feel a little more at ease.

Shen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. He leaned down and gently kissed her forehead again.

"Okay, you can lie down for a while longer, or even just close your eyes and rest. I'll go get you something to eat, it'll be ready soon."

As he spoke, he straightened up, turned around and walked out of the bedroom, gently closing the door behind him.

The bedroom fell silent again, and Lin Anran couldn't stay in bed any longer.

After a while, she lifted the blanket and slowly sat up.

Put on your slippers, walk to the wardrobe, and change your clothes.

Then I took a deep breath and opened the bedroom door.

In the kitchen, Shen Yu had his back to her.

He lowered his head slightly, holding a spoon in his hand, carefully stirring the porridge in the clay pot that was steaming with fine white vapor, while his other hand occasionally adjusted the size of the stove fire.

Lin Anran leaned quietly against the door frame, without making a sound or moving.

Her gaze was fixed on that busy figure.

He was clearly exhausted, but he still did it all for me...

There's no such thing as something "should" be done; this is the selfless love he gave me, a rare kind of love in this world...

This is my boyfriend...

He's so good...

So thoughtful...

So gentle...

So...reliable...

he's mine.

It belongs only to me.

Everything I have belongs to him...

Shen Yu seemed to sense the gaze behind him, turned around, and looked at Lin Anran.

"You're up? There's still time. Why don't you lie down a little longer? Go wash up. The porridge will be ready soon, and I also steamed some egg custard for you. It should be ready by now."

Looking at the smile on his face, which he tried to hide but still revealed his weariness, Lin Anran felt a surge of complex emotions welling up inside her.

But she didn't show it; she just nodded vigorously, her voice light and cheerful.

"Okay!"

She didn't want him to be distracted by her emotions anymore.

So she turned around and walked briskly toward the restroom.

The icy water splashed on her face, completely dispelling any lingering sleepiness.

After washing up, I came out and the kitchen was already filled with the aroma of porridge and steamed eggs.

"Come and eat while it's hot," Shen Yu called to her, then sat down opposite her.

Lin Anran sat down at the dining table, picked up a spoon, blew on it, and scooped a small spoonful of porridge into her mouth.

The rice porridge slid down her throat, warming her all the way to her stomach, making her feel very comfortable.

The two finished their breakfast quietly, tidied up, and prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Shen Yu packed a hot water bottle for Lin Anran.

He handed the warm hot water bottle to Lin Anran, who was putting on her coat.

"Here you go. If it gets cold when you get to school, just tell me and I'll go to the teacher's office to get you some hot water."

Lin Anran took the hot water bottle, hugged it to her chest, and responded softly, "Okay, I know."

The two went out together, and Shen Yu naturally led Lin Anran to the inner, sheltered side, while he walked on the outer side.

Lin Anran hugged the hot water bottle and walked beside him, occasionally glancing up at his silent profile, her worry still lingering.

We arrived at school quickly. When we entered the classroom, it was still early, and only a few students were engrossed in reading or chatting quietly.

Lin Anran looked at Shen Yu and reminded him, "If you don't have anything to do, go back to your seat and take a nap, okay?"

Shen Yu nodded and said, "I know, don't worry, I'm not sleepy anymore, I've had my fill."

Having walked this far, Shen Yu no longer felt sleepy; all she needed to do was make it through the day...

Lin Anran walked to her seat and sat down, carefully placing the hot water bottle on her lap, holding it with both hands, and pressing it firmly against her lower abdomen through her school uniform jacket.

This was the most reassuring period she had ever had, because Shen Yu was always there to protect her.

Although Shen Yu couldn't cure her pain, he stayed by her side, giving her an irreplaceable sense of emotional security, which in itself was a profound healing power.

Lin Anran silently prayed that the pain wouldn't stop tonight and that she wouldn't cause Shen Yu any more trouble. She just wanted Shen Yu to get some rest...