"Tell honestly, are you cheating?"
"No."
Ning Xiyu pointed to Ye Fan, who was sitting beside her, and said innocently, "But, I do have a deskmate who's like a cheat code."
These words were undeniably adorable.
Su Ke pursed her lips, turned her head, and winked at Luo Yung. "Do you sll sothing sour?"
"I slled it a long ti ago!"
Luo Yung, full of jealousy, grumbled, "Ke Ke, we shouldn't have co to be the third wheels today. We originally planned to grab so good food on North Street, but now I'm already full."
"Stop talking nonsense!"
Ning Xi's face flushed red. She grabbed the ribbons at her waist with both hands, feeling guilty. "If you keep this up, I'll just go ho."
Su Ke walked over, pulled Ye Fan aside, and whispered into Ning Xi's ear, "Xiao Xi, haven't you noticed how well you and Ye Fan match? Whether it's looks, personality, or excellence, the two of you are just perfect!"
As she spoke, she nudged Ning Xi lightly with her shoulder. "This CP of yours—I ship it!"
"Are you still talking nonsense?"
Ning Xi's already flushed cheeks deepened to an even more vivid shade of crimson. Her clear eyes brimd with shyness, threatening to spill over.
Unfortunately, all this beauty was hidden behind her mask. Otherwise, who knows how many people would be left dazed just by looking at her?
"Ahem—"
Su Ke waved at Luo Yung, and the two girls pulled Ning Xi aside.
Ye Fan, helpless, could only watch.
These two girls were too lively. He truly wanted to shake their heads and check if the sound of ocean waves still echoed inside.
"Xiao Xi, let's discuss sothing with you," Su Ke began. She sneaked a glance at Ye Fan, who was a few ters away, and lowered her voice. "In the future, when you and Ye Fan have your tutoring sessions, could you bring Yung and along? We'd like to experience what it's like to 'cheat,' too."
Su Ke was well aware of Ning Xi's academic performance.
Before Ye Fan arrived, Ning Xi's grades were only slightly better than hers. But ever since Ye Fan transferred to Zhenhua, Ning Xi's performance had skyrocketed like a rocket, climbing higher and higher.
In just two short months, she had reached an unattainable level.
This cheat...
She wanted it too!!!
Luo Yung, who had been puzzled earlier, imdiately perked up at Su Ke's suggestion. She'd been worried about her grades lately. In the last exam, she'd ranked second in the class. With the second round of exams approaching, she felt completely unprepared.
Now, hearing the word "cheat," her eyes burned with determination. She exclaid eagerly, "Yes, yes, Xiao Xi, we're best friends, right? You can't leave us out of the good stuff!"
"Well..."
Ning Xi hesitated, glancing over at Ye Fan. After a few seconds of deliberation, she nodded slowly. "I'll try to talk to him, but if I really can't convince him, there's nothing I can do. After all, he has his own things to take care of, and his energy is limited."
"We believe in you—you can definitely do it."
"Xiao Xi, our futures are in your hands. If you can persuade Ye Fan, I'll cover all your food and drinks from now on!"
The two girls made enthusiastic promises, their eagerness overflowing.
"Just wait here."
Feeling a bit uneasy, Ning Xi walked over to Ye Fan, gently tugged at his sleeve, and blinked her bright eyes several tis. "Teacher Ye, I... need to discuss sothing with you."
"My gut tells it's nothing good."
Seeing the girl's playful, almost coquettish deanor, Ye Fan felt a chill down his spine and smiled wryly. "If possible, I refuse."
"No, you can't refuse!"
Ning Xi bit her lip and said with a hint of grievance, "At least listen to first. I haven't even said anything yet, so you can't refuse."
"If I listen, how will I refuse afterward?"
Ye Fan shrugged and glanced in the direction of the two girls, already having a good idea of what this was about. "Xiao Xi, you want to tutor Su Ke and Luo Yung too, don't you?"
"Eh? How did you know?"
Ning Xi was taken aback, tilting her head and staring at Ye Fan with wide eyes, her surprise evident.
"You!"
Ye Fan tapped her smooth forehead lightly and chuckled, "Your little sches are written all over your face. Who wouldn't notice?"
"So, will you agree or not?"
Ning Xi didn't mind Ye Fan's familiar gesture and boldly grabbed his hand with both of hers. "Ke Ke and Yung said they'd only join the tutoring sessions. They'd ask for help only when they had difficult questions and wouldn't bother you otherwise."
As she spoke, she stepped closer, closing the distance between them to just a foot. Tilting her delicate face upward, she pleaded, "Teacher Ye, please agree. I'm begging you."
Her coy, girlish deanor was lethal!
"Agreeing isn't out of the question."
Ye Fan admired the girl's beauty, a smile playing on his lips. "But what's in it for ?"
"A reward?"
Hearing this, Ning Xi hesitated, lowering her head shyly. "What kind of reward do you want?"
"A shared grave."
"..."
Ning Xi was dumbfounded.
A shared grave?
What kind of reward is that?
Ye Fan's eyes twinkled with mischief. "Girlfriend, marriage, children—all too troubleso. Let's skip to the end. What do you think?"
"Grave your head, you weirdo!"
Ning Xi shot him a glare and said crisply, "Big brother, I'm not even 18 for another two months. I'm in my pri youth. Don't you think it's ridiculous to talk about sharing a grave with now?"
"Not at all. I'm very serious."
Ye Fan shook his head slightly, his expression sincere.
Ning Xi: "..."
She had never heard of such an absurd reward!
She took a deep breath and stomped her foot. "You... you... change your condition! Please be normal, big brother!"
"Don't call 'big brother.' Call 'brother.'"
Ye Fan frowned at the term "big brother," clearly displeased. "That's my condition. From now on, call 'brother,' no matter the occasion. Accept it, and I'll agree. If not, forget it."
"Huh?"
Ning Xi's lips parted slightly.
This condition wasn't exactly unreasonable.
But she had a strange feeling about it.
And nowadays, terms like "brother" and "love brother" were trendy. Calling him that might lead to misunderstandings, especially with those around her.
"If you're so reluctant, let's just drop it."
"No, we can't drop it!"
Ning Xi jolted upright, rembering the expectant looks on her two friends' faces. She made her decision, her eyes brimming with embarrassnt.
"Brother."
The sweet, soft voice was like a celestial lody, cleansing all the impurities of the world.
This single word lted Ye Fan's heart. mories from his past life flooded his mind, stirring a wave of emotions.
"Say it again."
His deep voice held excitent, joy, and nostalgia.
"Bro... Brother."
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