Pampered by the School Bully-Chapter 182 - 176. If he gets into Tsinghua, will she date him (1)

Chapter 182: 176. If he gets into Tsinghua, will she date him (1)

Shen Nuan, though she knew nothing at all, had a willing heart to learn, which was enough to move Lin Yuhao.

Later, Shen Nuan chattered a lot to Pu Sangzhi about many things, from how to knit a scarf, where to learn it, to when the best time to give it would be, how to make the recipient happy... and so on and so forth.

They talked until there were only 8 minutes left before the evening self-study class, and then they parted, with Pu Sangzhi hurriedly running back to the freshman building classroom.

That evening during self-study, Pu Sangzhi finished her homework early and, resting her chin on one hand, began to daydream.

She was reflecting on the progress of Shen Nuan’s relationship with Lin Yuhao, thinking about their happy little demeanor, recalling when Shen Nuan referred to Lin Yuhao as "my boyfriend"...

All these thoughts kindled a trace of envy in Pu Sangzhi’s heart.

She didn’t know whether she envied others being in a relationship or their having someone to rely on.

Ultimately, she envied their ability to have simple relationships in the simple school environment, to harbor simple thoughts in their simple lives.

Pu Sangzhi had no desire or plan to be in a relationship, and even though she now felt some envy, she still had no intention of changing her mind.

Perhaps most people are like this, aren’t they?

It’s easy to envy others, but hard to change oneself.

That was precisely the mindset Pu Sangzhi was in.

Although she thought Shen Nuan and Lin Yuhao’s relationship seemed nice and warm, this bit of envy did not impact her own life plans and intentions.

So, Pu Sangzhi just thought about it, that’s all.

Just like Zhu Dandan, who yelled every day about wanting to be in a relationship; when she actually had a chance to choose from four boys, she ended up rejecting each one and remains up to this day with her and Wen Miao.

Her deskmate, Yao Meimei, noticed Pu Sangzhi was daydreaming and, as usual, sent her a note, breaking her reverie.

The note read: "What are you thinking about?"

Pu Sangzhi picked up her pen, pondered for a few seconds, and replied to Yao Meimei, "I’m thinking about a friend. She is in a relationship and seems very happy. I wonder how long a high school romance can last?"

After reading the response, Yao Meimei immediately wrote back: "What’s up? Are you thinking about changing your mind and dating Huo Feng in high school?"

Pu Sangzhi tapped Yao Meimei’s head with the end of her pen and whispered back, "No."

Yao Meimei rubbed her head, thought for a moment, and then wrote: "It’s been a while since you mentioned Huo Feng. How have you two been lately? You haven’t lost contact, have you?"

Pu Sangzhi wrote back: "No. He’s been pestering me to give him a present lately, and I’m planning to knit him a scarf. What do you think?"

After reading this, Yao Meimei covered her mouth and laughed, then with a face full of gossip, she wrote: "Haha, and you say you don’t like him! If you don’t like him, why would you knit him a scarf! That’s something a girlfriend would give her boyfriend!"

Pu Sangzhi looked down and instantly, her face turned red at Yao Meimei’s teasing.

"I don’t."

Pu Sangzhi quietly refuted Yao Meimei again, "Don’t get the wrong idea, it’s just a gift. A reward for his improvement in grades from his tutor!"

Yao Meimei quietly observed Pu Sangzhi’s reluctant denial, finding this side of Pu Sangzhi particularly amusing!

Yao Meimei then wrote to Pu Sangzhi: "I bet you that in the future, Huo Feng will definitely chase you down and you’ll end up dating him. Believe it or not?"

This statement posed a challenge to Pu Sangzhi.

Pu Sangzhi initially wanted to reply to Yao Meimei that it was impossible, but after carefully considering it, she replied to Yao Meimei: "Anyway, he won’t catch me in high school, to bet or not to bet?"

Yao Meimei held her chin up and wrote: "That won’t do. If we are betting, we bet on forever. I bet that someday you will definitely be chased down by Huo Feng and you guys will date!"

Forever...

Those words made Pu Sangzhi hesitate.

It started as a joke with Yao Meimei, but on seeing these words, Pu Sangzhi unwittingly started to seriously consider them.

She wondered if she could really never fall for Huo Feng.

The answer came quickly.

No...

Just as Pu Sangzhi was about to voice her thoughts, Yao Meimei elbowed her to bring her back to reality, signaling her to respond quickly to Yao Meimei’s words.

Pu Sangzhi gathered her thoughts, looked down at Yao Meimei’s words, and after a long moment, picked up her pen and wrote: "I won’t bet on forever, forever is too far."

Yao Meimei laughed and continued: "Hehe, are you afraid to bet now?"

At this point, Pu Sangzhi didn’t want to continue the conversation anymore.

Because her heart might have been touched by what Yao Meimei said.

Yao Meimei was right, and she dared not utter the word "forever" regarding Huo Feng.

Because Huo Feng was filled with too many uncertainties,

and now...

Even the current Pu Sangzhi couldn’t guarantee that she had absolutely no feelings for Huo Feng.

Because just recently, many dreams had been reminding her that Huo Feng held a place in her heart.

Pu Sangzhi pushed Yao Meimei’s notebook back to her, intending not to continue the conversation.

But Yao Meimei pushed the notebook back towards her, tapping it with her finger, insisting that Pu Sangzhi keep talking.

Pu Sangzhi pushed it away, Yao Meimei pushed it back, pushing away and returning it again.

After two rounds...

Pu Sangzhi sighed helplessly and leaned into Yao Meimei’s ear, whispering, "I can only tell you that if he gets into Tsinghua, I might date him."

Because she wasn’t completely indifferent towards Huo Feng.

It was not like that...

The moments when Huo Feng made her heart flutter had long been more than just once.

If it weren’t for the strict life plans she had set for herself, it was very likely that her defenses would have crumbled when he waited for her at her doorstep in the middle of the night.

However, Pu Sangzhi was too disciplined, too rule-abiding; the boundaries she set for herself were never to be crossed, no matter what.

Therefore, she remained calm towards Huo Feng.

It might also be for these reasons that she envied the pure and unadulterated love between Shen Nuan and Lin Yuhao.

Because she, Pu Sangzhi, couldn’t do it, nor would she allow herself to...

At that moment, Yao Meimei’s face sported an even more gossipy smile as she patted Pu Sangzhi on the shoulder with a look that said, ’I finally see you falling.’

Subsequently, Yao Meimei gave Pu Sangzhi a thumbs up and mouthed to her, "Wishing you the best."

Pu Sangzhi chuckled and put a finger to her lips: "Shh..."

This meant, she was asking Yao Meimei to keep it a secret.

Yao Meimei got the hint!

...

When the evening self-study ended, the enthusiastic Shen Nuan personally came to wait for Pu Sangzhi at the freshman teaching building.

Pu Sangzhi, along with Zhu Dandan and Wen Miao, went downstairs together and were surprised to see Shen Nuan on the first floor.

"Sangzhi!"

Shen Nuan ran towards Pu Sangzhi with a broad smile, grabbed her hand, and said, "Come with me to my dorm! I’ll give you the wool right now!"

Her impulsive nature reminded Pu Sangzhi of Huo Feng all over again.

Really, birds of a feather flock together...

No wonder they were both so likable.

Pu Sangzhi liked this lively and free-spirited nature too, but felt she was no match for it.

She was pulled by Shen Nuan to the sophomore girls’ dorm, which was, in fact, just next to the freshman girls’ dorm building, very close.

Zhu Dandan and Wen Miao went back to their dorm first, whereas Pu Sangzhi entered the sophomore dorm building with Shen Nuan and consequently Shen Nuan’s dorm.

In Shen Nuan’s dormitory, all were classmates from class 2(9).

The classmates from class 2(9) were hostile towards Pu Sangzhi, so her sudden appearance gathered a lot of strange looks from the girls in the hallway, including Shen Nuan’s roommates.

Only Shen Nuan, who was carefree and unbothered, didn’t mind at all.

Shen Nuan dug out several balls of wool from a box. She picked out four black balls of wool and some long knitting needles, handing them to Pu Sangzhi.

"Here, take these! They’re for you!"

Pu Sangzhi accepted the wool and nodded in thanks, "Thank you."

Shen Nuan waved her hand generously, "Don’t mention it, just take it. Four balls, just enough for a scarf, the Taobao seller said! I added up the cost, it’s really cheap, only 28 yuan in total!"

Pu Sangzhi was amazed at the price...

Just 28 yuan, she feared it was something she could afford no matter how poor she was.

Indeed, DIY was a money-saver!

Pu Sangzhi quickly dug into her pocket for money, pulling out 30 yuan to thank Shen Nuan.

Shen Nuan chuckled and gave her two yuan back, then said to Pu Sangzhi, "When are you coming to join me in knitting? I’ve had these for a long time, and without a partner, I lacked the motivation."

Pu Sangzhi smiled, "Tomorrow, maybe, tomorrow noon or afternoon we’ll learn together." Then, finish it up over the weekend!

That was what Pu Sangzhi planned.

Shen Nuan nodded, "Yes, yes! Then you have to come find me tomorrow! No, I’ll come to you instead, what if you forget! I’ll wait for you at the door of your classroom after class tomorrow afternoon!"

Pu Sangzhi nodded: "Okay."

Thus, they made their plans.

...

However, on Thursday, before Shen Nuan could come to find her in the afternoon, Huo Feng found her first at noon when school ended!

Huo Feng had been waiting at the first-floor staircase from early on, catching Pu Sangzhi and her group of three.

He then singled out Pu Sangzhi from the trio, clinging to her, walking at the very end of the crowd...

Not only that, but Huo Feng, unable to hold back his words, directly asked her, "I heard you’re knitting me a scarf, hehe, when are you starting? When can I get it? Can I have it before winter begins?"

Pu Sangzhi was so shocked that her mouth fell open...

She vowed never to trust Shen Nuan’s ability to keep secrets again!