Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

Lin Anran was embarrassed, shook her head, and said:

"No..."

"Don't stand on ceremony with me. Now that I've chosen to bring you back, I'm not going to let you go hungry. Just wait."

After Shen Yu finished speaking, he got up and went into the kitchen, taking out the groceries he had bought at the market that evening from his pocket.

As Shen Yu prepared the ingredients, she thought to herself, "Mom, you'll support me doing this, right..."

Sitting on the sofa, Lin Anran quietly watched Shen Yu in the kitchen, behaving as if she weren't the crazy person she had just seen...

She began to observe Shen Yu's home; it was simple and tidy.

There were several books on the coffee table in front of her... Lin Anran frowned slightly when she saw them.

"Attachment, Trauma, and Family Systems Therapy," "The Body Never Forgets: The Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Psychological Trauma," "Case Studies of Common Psychological Problems in Adolescents"...

And some other novels...

Lin Anran couldn't believe that Shen Yu usually watched these kinds of things... No wonder he started guessing her thoughts right away.

Your guess... was quite accurate...

He also mentioned that his father is a psychologist... Is he planning to follow in his father's footsteps?

The key question is... is it really necessary to bring yourself home?

Is this a bit redundant for a classmate with whom you don't have much interaction?

Lin Anran sat there quietly, glancing at Shen Yu in the kitchen from time to time.

After a long while, Shen Yu brought out two bowls of noodles and placed them in front of Lin Anran.

Looking at the steaming noodles in the bowl in front of her, Lin Anran felt an intense pang of hunger...

Shen Yu sat down in front of Lin Anran, picked up one of the chopsticks, moved a bowl of noodles in front of himself, and said:

"Just make do with this. Noodles are quicker to cook. If you want rice, we'll have to make it next time."

After saying that, he started eating by himself, completely ignoring Lin Anran in front of him.

Lin Anran stared at the bowl of noodles, somewhat conflicted... Should she eat it or not...?

Does eating it mean I've accepted Shen Yu's kindness? And then... I'll owe him a favor?

She really didn't want to owe anyone a favor, especially someone she knew.

"I... I think I'll pass." Lin Anran gently pushed the bowl of noodles forward a little and said softly.

Shen Yu looked up at her, and seeing her somewhat embarrassed expression, took out his phone:

"What would you like to eat? I'll order takeout for you."

"No...that's not what I meant. I mean...I'm not eating anymore."

Shen Yu chewed for a few seconds, stared into Lin Anran's eyes, then gently put down his chopsticks, swallowed the bite in his mouth, and stopped eating.

Lin Anran felt a little embarrassed and didn't dare to look Shen Yu in the eye. She thought to herself, "He must be very angry now, right?"

They think they're being ungrateful, so they just kick them out and they can leave with a clear conscience.

However, Shen Yu did not show any anger or confusion at being rejected.

He looked at Lin Anran's lowered head and her subconscious hand movements, and slowly spoke:

"You're thinking that by eating this bowl of noodles, you're accepting an undeserved favor, and you don't know how you'll repay it later, right?"

"..."

Lin Anran was startled and abruptly looked up at him, her eyes filled with undisguised astonishment...

Shen Yu continued speaking:

"Do you still think that you're a burden, burdened with all sorts of trouble, and don't deserve to sit here peacefully and eat a bowl of hot noodles?"

Lin Anran's lips moved, as if she wanted to retort, but her throat felt like it was blocked by something...

"Even..." Shen Yu's voice softened, but each word was clear.

"You're probably waiting for me to show impatience or make some demands to test my limits, so you can prove, see, that's how it is, there's no such thing as a free lunch, and everyone will eventually disappoint you."

"..."

Lin Anran felt her mind go blank for a moment.

All the carefully crafted calm, all the thoughts hidden deep in his heart that he didn't even want to think about, were laid bare before him so bluntly.

There was no mockery, no pity, yet it struck a chord so deeply...

This feeling of being completely seen through sent chills down her spine...

Shen Yu gently pushed her bowl of noodles back in front of her, and said in a steady voice:

"It's just a bowl of noodles, Lin Anran. It doesn't mean you owe me anything, nor does it need to be exchanged for your value. It's just something a hungry person should eat."

He paused, picked up his chopsticks, and resumed eating his noodles, his tone returning to normal:

"As for favors... if you really feel bad about it, you can help me wash the dishes later. Right now, the most important thing is to eat your fill. The noodles won't taste good if they get soggy."

After he finished speaking, he stopped looking at her and focused on eating his own bowl.

Lin Anran stared blankly at him, then looked down at the bowl of noodles in front of her that was still steaming hot.

After hesitating for a few seconds, she finally reached out and stiffly picked up the chopsticks...

She picked up a small strand of noodles and put it in her mouth.

The warm, savory flavor melts on the tip of the tongue... and a very comfortable feeling instantly fills the hungry stomach.

She didn't say anything more, but just buried her head and ate very carefully, taking small bites.

As she ate, she looked up at Shen Yu and whispered:

"Now I understand why so many girls in the class like you."

"Um?"

Shen Yu glanced at her, somewhat puzzled, then lowered his head again and said, "Why are you bringing this up?"

"No... I just think... you're quite perceptive."

"Heh..." Shen Yu chuckled lightly and said, "Don't you think it's annoying to try to guess what others are thinking? Who wants to be easily seen through? And who wants to admit that they are someone who is easily understood?"

"So you knew it yourself..."

"..."

Lin Anran's words silenced Shen Yu, who pursed her lips, looking slightly embarrassed...

Lin Anran let out a short "hmm," almost bursting out laughing.

For some reason, she found it quite amusing to see Shen Yu slightly humiliated by her...

Shen Yu glanced at her: "You really don't know how to have a conversation..."

"cut..."

They both finished their noodles quickly and placed the empty bowls on the coffee table...

Lin Anran glanced towards the kitchen, remembering what Shen Yu had just said. Since she had already eaten... she would do as Shen Yu suggested and wash the dishes...

Then, just as she was about to reach out and pick up the two bowls...

Shen Yu, however, preemptively picked up the bowl, glanced at her, and said:

"Just kidding. No matter what, you're a guest. How can you expect a guest to wash the dishes?"