Forced to Date a Big Shot

12: Buy The Case And Return The Pearl

Everyone turned to look at Xue Yao and Fan Han in unison.

Feeling the crowd's gaze on her, Xue Yao sat up and smiled at Fan Han. "What will you do if Xue Xi harasses you?"

Fan Han raised his chin. "Our engagement is already settled, so it will not change again."

Xue Yao was instantly relieved.

She had grown up with him and they had always had an ambiguous relationship. Now that their engagement was being pushed forward, she believed that he would not feel anything for that dimwit or switch the recipient of his affections.

The pair's voices were not too loud or soft—just enough for those around to hear them.

Someone mockingly sneered. "Even if she's first, she still can't get Fan Han's heart back."

"If I were her, I would keep a far distance away. Why is she so shameless as to keep prancing toward Fan Han..."

Xue Xi's eyes turned cold, but before she could speak, Qin Shuang spoke first. "Some people are just too bored out of their minds. All they do is monitor someone else's petty matters!"

She was good at bickering, and her tone sounded good, even.

The few people who commented instantly shut their mouths.

Qin Shuang then looked at Xue Yao and Fan Han, then sneered. "There are also some others who regard themselves too highly!"

No one in the classroom replied. In terms of speech, no one could beat her.

Seeing that Qin Shuang had settled the issue in just two sentences, Xue Xi nodded at her in gratitude and went back to her seat.

Meanwhile, Qin Shuang turned around and walked out.

The class president asked, "Qin Shuang, class is about to start. Where are you going?"

Qin Shuang whipped her head around and blew out a bubble from her chewing gum. "Internet café."

Xue Xi paused.

For the rest of the day, Qin Shuang did not return.

Time quickly sped by and it was almost time for the afternoon self-revision class.

Fan Han packed up and prepared to go for the extra classes.

Xue Yao also stood up. She was participating in the Physics Olympiad, and, hence, she also needed to go for extra classes at this time. Her class was beside the Mathematical class's—at classroom 302.

The two of them reached the door and noted from the corner of their eye that Xue Xi had also belatedly stood up after them. As she walked over to them, Xue Yao could not help but ask, "You can't possibly ignore her if she harasses you and clings to you to talk, right?"

Fan Han fell silent, seeming to be conflicted too. "That's true..."

He subconsciously slowed his footsteps. When Xue Xi slowly caught up to them, the two had already reached the staircase.

Just as they were having a hard time deciding if they wanted to respond, Xue Xi looked to the front and walked by them, as though they were non-existent. Forget about greeting them—she did not even glance at them.

Both Fan Han and Xue Yao stalled their footsteps and felt an inexplicable awkwardness.

...

When Xue Xi reached the classroom, she found that there were only around ten-odd students inside.

She found a seat and sat down. Soon, Old Liu walked in and he first reviewed a few competition questions, then made everyone else continue practicing other questions. He then walked over to Xue Xi and passed her a paper. "Do this first. I need to gauge your level."