Neurolink System in the Modern World-Chapter 160: Truly Mattered

RING! RING! RING!

The unmistakable sound of the school bell echoed through the hallway, signaling the end of the school day.

Students began to gather their belongings and make their way towards the exits. Some were headed home, while others, had commitments to various clubs and extracurricular activities.

"Hey, Alice, do you want to come with us to the karaoke?" a friendly female student called out to Alice as she hunched over her bag, attempting to fix a stubborn zipper.

Alice looked up , with curiosity dancing in her eyes. The invitation to go to the Karaoke was an unexpected proposition, a tempting diversion from her typical routine. She had been immersed in her studies and various club activities for a while now, and a time with friends sounded like a fun way to unwind.

"Come with us, Alice. It's been a while since we hung out," another girl, a short one with brown hair, chimed in. Her voice was warm and friendly, indicating a close friendship with Alice.

A thoughtful smile formed on Alice's lips as she considered the offer. Her friends had a knack for coming up with spontaneous plan that could brighten up even the dullest of afternoons.

As she zipped up her bag with a satisfied nod, she responded, "You know what, Amy? I'd love to come with you guys. It's been a while since we've had some fun!" Her enthusiasm was met with cheers from her friends, and together, they made their way out of the school building.

Alice was typically a reserved girl, but this was only the case when she interacted with boys. She was quite outgoing when she was with her close friends.

The karaoke bar wasn't too far away, so they decided to enjoy the walk and engage in lively conversations, sharing stories and laughter .

"By the way, Alice, you were close with Mr. Zyn, right?" Amy inquired with a curious voice.

"I wouldn't say we were that close," she replied. "But why do you even want to know?"

"I'm just curious, you have to admit that Mr. Zyn is really good-looking, right? And he was really impressive when he took on the basketball captain. It was pretty cool, don't you think?"

Alice couldn't help but roll her eyes at Amy's enthusiasm for the topic.

"Well, I guess he's... great compared to other male teachers," she responded carefully, not wanting to fuel her friend's gossip any further. "But let's not get carried away. We're just students, and teachers are here to teach, not for us to gossip about."

"I think he likes you," Amy teased her, expecting a big reaction. However, Alice's unaffected expression didn't match her expectations.

Then, it hit her.

"Wait, he asked you out already, didn't he? And you rejected him!" Amy exclaimed, as if she had just uncovered a juicy piece of gossip.

"HOT TEACHER GOT REJECTED BY THE SCHOOL QUEEN!"

"Is it true, Alice ?" another girl joined in.

Alice found herself at the center of an impromptu interrogation as her friends bombarded her with questions. She took a deep breath and decided to set the record straight.

"Well, it's not exactly like that. Mr. Zyn and I had a conversation, but it wasn't a love confession.." She hoped her friends wouldn't blow things out of proportion, but the excitement in their eyes indicated otherwise.

Amy, with a mischievous grin, couldn't resist adding more fuel to the fire, "What did you not like about him? Is it because you're worried he has a lot of side chick?"

"No, it's not about him being a womanizer," she replied, shaking her head. "I just don't think it's a good idea to date a teacher, and I prefer to keep things professional at school." She hoped her friends would understand her perspective, even though it seemed like they were enjoying the drama of the situation.

"But he's not our teacher anymore. He doesn't even work at the school now. So, if he asked you out, would you say yes?" Amy asked, trying to simplify her question for Alice.

"Yeah, we're curious about your feelings!" The others joined in, playfully teasing her to spill the beans.

"You don't like him?" they added, their curiosity getting the best of them.

Alice paused for a moment, contemplating her feelings.

In truth, she didn't dislike Mr. Zyn at all. She actually felt quite comfortable around him for some reason.

However, his occasional narcissism did put her off. While he might put on a facade of a good and humble teacher in front of others, Alice's did not believe it at all.

Furthermore, she already had someone she loved. She was planning to visit him over the weekend to apologize for a mistake she had made in the past. Her heart was already taken, and she intended to make things right with the person who truly mattered to her.

'That's right, I should forget about Mr. Zyn and focus on Zyden,' she muttered to herself.

"Do you like him or not ?" Amy asked again.

Her voice brought Alice back to the present. "Sorry, what were you saying?"

"I'm asking if you like him or not ,"

"Oh, I was just thinking about something else. Anyway, back to Mr. Zyn .I don't know him well enough to say if I like him or not. Let's just leave it at that, okay?" She hoped her friends would drop the subject .

"Then, can I have him?" Amy teased her with a playful glint in her eye.

"What do you mean?" Alice asked with puzzled look.

"I like Mr. Zyn, and I heard he likes to hang out with his students. There are even rumors that Ayumi from class C is dating him. So, I was thinking about giving it a shot. Do you happen to have his phone number?"

Alice couldn't help but chuckle at her friend's boldness. "Sorry, I don't have his number," she replied. "But good luck with your plan!"

"Stop lying, Alice, just give me his number, please," Amy pleaded, her expression changing as she playfully begged for the information.

"I really don't know his number, you can check it if you want," she raised her phone to emphasize her point. However, before she could explain further, a man suddenly appeared and snatched it away.

"No! My phone!" she exclaimed in shock.