I really don't want to date a girl addicted to the internet!

"That's right, Teacher Shen, you're so brave, there's absolutely no way you would be so scared by the power outage that you almost cried and then threw yourself into my arms."

"I said it wasn't just a power outage."

"I knew all the appliances were malfunctioning. When I went out to check, I tripped over the robot vacuum cleaner and dropped my phone, so I panicked a little."

"If you know, then shut up."

"Ok."

The boy shook his head and sighed.

At this moment, Shen Xi sat on the edge of the bed, while Cheng Fei sat backwards in a chair. The light from their phones shone onto the white ceiling and then diffused throughout the room, dispelling the pitch-black darkness.

Cheng Fei had just checked around and found nothing. If he didn't trust Shen Xi, he would have doubted that everything she said was an illusion.

"How did you get here?" the girl asked, hugging her knees and speaking in a muffled voice.

"I climbed the stairs, you wouldn't take the elevator, would you?" Cheng Fei shrugged.

"I'm asking why you came? Didn't we say see you tomorrow?" The girl glared at him softly.

"Of course I'm worried about your safety. I've always said that love means constantly feeling concerned about someone."

Don't give me that.

Which set do you like?

I don't like any of them.

"No condom?"

"What did you say?" His gaze turned sharp and incredulous.

"He didn't say anything," the boy quickly shook his head.

"Stop your filthy thoughts, I'm thinking about serious matters." The girl turned her face away angrily.

"Teacher Shen, I have a suggestion."

"Forget about anything disgusting."

"You'd better not do this kind of thing alone, who knows what problems might arise next time."

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

"It's simple, we'll live together. You'll feel much safer with me by your side."

"You're dreaming. Living with you would probably put me in a different, more real danger."

"Not at all. You know I've always been an upright person. There's no way I could do anything to you."

"Ha, they say they're upright, but who knows what they'll do when their animalistic instincts kick in."

"Since you've put it that way, I might as well make my move now. Anyway, no one can save you." The boy made a move to stand up.

"I'm warning you, don't do anything reckless." The girl crossed her arms over her chest.

"Just kidding, Teacher Shen. I love seeing your scared reaction; it's so cute." The boy sat back down.

"I can't imagine how twisted and filthy your inner world really is."

“Teacher Shen, as the saying goes, people’s hearts are unpredictable. We should judge by actions, not intentions. At least in terms of behavior, I am noble.”

"Ha, the person who verbally harasses me every day has the nerve to call himself noble."

"This is all just targeting you."

"Don't talk like it's a good thing just because it's only directed at one person. Vulgarity is vulgarity, and who knows how many other girls you do this to all day long."

"Sigh, Teacher Shen, your suspicion is the biggest obstacle to the development of our relationship. You can trust me a little more."

"Sweet talk is enough."

"I don't want to live together. Actually, even if you're willing, I wouldn't dare. If Lin Xuanqi finds out one day, she'll skin me alive."

"Disgusting self-awareness."

"Seriously, Professor Shen, I suggest you suspend your investigation of White Umbrella until you understand the situation. If you disappear one day or end up in an ambulance, I will be heartbroken."

"I know."

"You know I care about you?"

"I know this could be dangerous," the girl said coldly.

"What are you going to do?"

"The white umbrella always appears about a week after I leave my character AFK. I've decided to set an interval for my AFK, logging off every three days. That should prevent it from appearing."

"A wise choice."

"Also, bring your helmet over tomorrow, and we'll swap it."

"why?"

"Just to be on the safe side, it's possible that her tracking and equipment are related."

"It's like a videotape of The Ring. Am I going to become the scapegoat?"

"If you don't want to, then forget it."

"Just kidding, I'm not afraid. I'm perfectly healthy now. If the white umbrella really crawls out of the screen like Sadako, I'll arrest her immediately."

"She is indeed a little girl and you may be able to control her."

"Teacher Shen, are you serious with that expression?"

"I don't want to waste my breath on you."

"Alright, the anomaly should be over. Now what do we do? Do you want me to go back or stay with you tonight?" Cheng Fei yawned.

The girl's expression turned cold.

"Teacher Shen, don't be so proud. If something happens after I leave, you'll have nowhere to cry." The boy added, looking at her.

The girl, who was about to speak, tightly shut her mouth, hugged her knees, and turned her face away.

"Teacher Shen, are you asleep?"

"Stay with me." The girl looked up, her face expressionless.

"Ok."

Cheng Fei skillfully opened the wardrobe, took out a quilt from the top, and made a makeshift bed on the floor.

"You..." The girl's voice was barely audible.

"The volume is too low, Teacher Shen, turn it up."

"I told you to bring your pillow and blanket to sleep here." The girl stared at him.

Under the boy's suspicious gaze, the girl moved her pillow and blanket far away to the window side of the bed, silently shrank under the covers and turned her back to him, just like the night they stayed together.

"Be more self-aware and don't do anything unnecessary," her voice came.

"understood."

The boy took the blanket and pillow, placed them at one end of the bed, took off his coat, lay down, and yawned heavily with his back to the girl.

Goodnight, Teacher Shen.

"Good night."

The night was as still as water.

"Teacher Shen, your bed smells so good."

"Shut up."

"it is good."

It was quiet for a while.

"Teacher Shen, you wouldn't want to sleep like this with me after we get married, would you?"

"As expected, get down."

Never mind what I said.

"I told you to come down."

"Teacher Shen, I was wrong."

"Hurry up and get down."

"..."

"Didn't you hear me telling you to go downstairs?"

"..."

Unable to get a response, the girl sat up and shone her phone light on the boy.

His eyes were closed as if he were fast asleep.

In the darkness, the girl gritted her teeth, feeling an urge to kick him hard.

After a long while, she lay back down in her original position, frowned, and closed her eyes.

……

"The weather was overcast on December 10th. Last night was the third time Shen Xi and I had spent the night in the same room, and the second time we had slept in the same bed. It was her bed again. Her bed had a special fragrance, as fresh and elegant as she herself, yet once you become familiar with it, it's hard to let go. Listening to her soft breathing so close to me, I slept very soundly. However, what made me feel ashamed was that even though Shen Xi was lying next to me, another girl appeared in my dream. I was constantly fighting with that girl, hiss..."

"It's one thing that you're reciting your nonsensical, rambling, and disgusting inner monologues again, but as expected, your fickleness doesn't surprise me at all. You even dream about other girls while sleeping next to me. You're hopeless."

On the way to the gate of Yinghua School, the girl, who had been in a good mood just a few minutes ago, clenched her fists, her pretty face turned icy cold, and her voice trembled as she suppressed her anger.

"Teacher Shen, you've misunderstood. I dreamt about Ye Shuang. I was fighting with her in my dream." Cheng Fei felt that one day his calves would be incredibly resilient.

"Nonsense! You think I'd believe that?"

Amidst the onlookers of other students, the girl gave a heavy snort, shook him off, and walked forward.

……

110. Cultural Festival, begins

Nothing special happened on the last day before the cultural festival.

If I had to say, after school, some students from each class would stay behind to decorate the classroom.

Class 6 of Grade 11 was no exception; three people were responsible for the arduous task of "gathering unused desks and chairs in a corner."

One is the vice class monitor who takes the lead as a class leader, another is Chen Hao who excels in sports, and the third is Cheng Fei who takes the initiative to help.

Each time Cheng Fei moved a table, the strength experience points on his bracelet increased slightly, which pleased the young man greatly.

After clearing the classroom, the three of them arranged the tables and chairs as instructed.

Zhou Han and Ruan Jingyi were in charge of the command.

"Speaking of which, have you heard the rumor that someone is going to publicly confess their feelings in a couple of days?" Zhou Han, who was short but very energetic, suddenly spoke up.

"Really? That's very bold." The vice class monitor pushed up his glasses.

"Oh, yes, that's true." Chen Hao put down the table and nodded.

"Do you know who it is?" Zhou Han's eyes lit up with gossip.

"Of course I know, I'm one of the atmosphere-building teams hired by the client." Chen Hao patted his chest with apparent pride.

"Tell me quickly, tell me quickly."

“It’s okay to tell you, but don’t spread it around.” Chen Hao lowered his voice. “It’s one of the boys from that couple who were practicing their play under the cherry blossom tree near the school gate recently.”

"I always thought those two were already inseparable," the deputy squad leader said with a smile.

"I've confirmed that myself, but it seems the girl said she wanted a formal confession, which is kind of strange, since we're already together, it doesn't seem necessary at all." Chen Hao scratched his head.

"Sigh, that's why you straight men are hopeless." Zhou Han crossed her arms and sighed, as if she was angry at their lack of ambition.

"Where is the straight man?" Chen Hao asked in surprise.