Outside the girls’ restroom—
Since He Qing and Jiang Xueli were a bit slower, Han Wenwen ca out first after finishing.
“Xiaoqingqing, Lili, hurry up, I’ll wait for you out here!”
While washing her hands, Fang ng suddenly appeared beside her, looking serious:
“Han Wenwen, can I have a mont to speak with you privately? I want to ask you a few questions. Please answer truthfully. In return, you can ask anything you’d like or have do anything within my ability.”
When Fang ng had interviewed He Qing and Jiang Xueli before, she had offered sothing in exchange. But Han Wenwen...
This woman—or rather, this little fox—wasn’t easy to deal with. Han Wenwen didn’t seem to care about anything—except Lin Zhengran. And the tactic of using his photo had already been used.
When it ca to Lin Zhengran, Fang ng didn’t even know as much as Han Wenwen.
So at this point, she had nothing powerful enough to offer, which is why she hadn’t been able to get anywhere with Han Wenwen so far.
Han Wenwen glanced sideways at her while washing her hands, her fox-like eyes sizing her up:
“You again? Didn’t I say I’m not answering any of your questions?”
She used her hand to smooth out her bangs in the mirror. “Even though we were high school classmates, I’ll admit I’m pretty petty. I have zero interest in chatting with a romantic rival.”
Fang ng stared at the stunning, seductive Han Wenwen, wanting to say sothing but unable to get it out.
Han Wenwen guessed her thoughts: “You’re probably wondering—if I’m so petty, then why am I still so close with Xiaoqingqing, Lili, and Jiang-jiejie? Isn’t that contradictory? Well, I can answer that for you.”
Han Wenwen turned to face her, eyes sharp:
“Because what we have between us isn’t sothing that can be explained in a few words. And more importantly, Zhengran-ge’s will outweighs mine. If he and I ever had conflicting thoughts, I would always go with what he wants. Got it?”
Fang ng nodded. “Compared to He Qing and Jiang Xueli, I can tell your mind is much more complex. Honestly, based on what I know about your personality, it really surprised that you’d be okay with Lin Zhengran being such a playboy.”
Han Wenwen smiled sweetly. “I was surprised at first too. So just give up on interviewing . I’m not answering anything.”
“Even if you say that, I won’t give up. Like I said before—if you agree to answer, I’ll do anything you ask. Please think about it.”
“Oh yeah?” Han Wenwen’s lips curled. “Then what if I asked... that for the rest of your life, you never like Zhengran-ge again? Don’t ever think about him that way. If you can promise that, I’ll agree to your interview.”
Fang ng’s eyes trembled slightly.
This little fox really was... the hardest to handle out of them all.
If He Qing and Jiang Xueli had only realized Fang ng liked Lin Zhengran after she gave herself away, Han Wenwen had clearly known from the very beginning.
Just those fox-like eyes of hers...
“S-Sorry... that’s the one thing I can’t promise. Liking soone isn’t sothing I can control.”
“I figured.” Han Wenwen looked away and pulled a small pack of tissues from her pocket, dabbing the water off her hands. “Then we have nothing to talk about.”
Soon, Jiang Xueli and He Qing ca out of the restroom and even greeted Fang ng.
The three of them washed their hands together and left arm in arm.
Fang ng watched the trio walk away and suddenly called out, “Wait!”
The three turned back, Han Wenwen looking surprised.
Fang ng gathered her thoughts and said, “Han Wenwen, you’re the only one who knows the answer, aren’t you? You’ve already guessed what I’m really after with these interviews. That’s why you don’t want to talk—because you’re afraid I’ll figure it out.”
Han Wenwen looked a little startled, but soon smiled. “Maybe. Either way, if you’re looking for info on Zhengran-ge, give up. It’s not happening.”
He Qing and Jiang Xueli exchanged confused looks. They had no idea what the two were talking about.
Fang ng said seriously, “Looks like interviewing you is hopeless. But I will find the answer in the end.”
Han Wenwen snorted a laugh. “Go ahead, just don’t say I didn’t warn you. Even if you do find the answer, it won’t matter. The second you started chasing this secret—you’d already lost.”
Those fox-like eyes glinted with hidden aning.
Fang ng frowned deeply. Her curiosity only grew stronger, and her determination even firr.
In the end, she gave Han Wenwen a formal bow, then turned and walked away.
After she left, Han Wenwen furrowed her brows slightly. “That Fang ng... she's more trouble than I expected. Just as tricky as Jiang Qian.”
He Qing opened her mouth, puzzled. “Wenwen, what were you two talking about?”
Jiang Xueli added, “Yeah, little fox, you looked so serious—what’s going on between you and Fang ng?”
Han Wenwen clicked her tongue and looped her arm through He Qing’s. “Xiaoqingqing, Lili, you two really have no sense of danger! You do realize Fang ng likes Zhengran-ge, right?”
Both girls nodded.
Han Wenwen raised a finger like a teacher, explaining:
“That’s not the point. The real issue is—Fang ng is trying to figure out what all four of us have in common. She’s looking for the thing that makes Zhengran-ge fall for soone. If she finds it... that puts him in danger.”
The two were stunned. “Huh?! So that’s what this is all about?”
He Qing pouted. “But... I don’t even know what makes Lin Zhengran fall for soone. Wenwen, do you know?”
Han Wenwen smiled mysteriously. “Of course I do. It’s actually really simple—a detail most people overlook.”
Jiang Xueli suddenly realized sothing. She raised her hand. “I think I know too! I asked Zhengran about that last week—asked him why he liked . His answer really surprised .”
He Qing panicked. “Wait—both of you know? What is it?! I seriously have no clue!”
Jiang Xueli whispered sothing in her ear.
He Qing blushed, then muttered, “T-That’s it? That’s so simple! Don’t most girls have that?”
Jiang Xueli crossed her arms and shook her head:
“Nope. I thought the sa thing at first. But Zhengran told that trait is really rare among girls. He’s t so many, and it’s exactly that rarity that made him fall.”
“When you think about it, it’s true. It’s not common in real life. It just feels like all of us have it, so we assud everyone did.”
Han Wenwen warned them:
“Exactly! And that’s why you two casually agreed to Fang ng’s interview. What if she figures it out? Sure, she might not get it right away, but over ti—how long can Zhengran-ge resist? He’s already got two more spots open.”
He Qing nodded furiously like a pecking chick:
“You’re right... If Fang ng finds out, and considering she has that childhood engagent with Zhengran-ge, she could visit his house often. Plus, she’s so pretty, and Zhengran-ge is so flirty... He’ll definitely fall for her over ti!”
Jiang Xueli suddenly froze.
“Wait a minute—if we think about it like this, then both Fang ng and Jiang Qian have known Zhengran for at least three years now! And if they both have that trait, then... has Zhengran already started falling for them a little?”
A trace of jealousy crept across Han Wenwen’s face.
“Exactly. Otherwise, why do you think out of all the girls in school, those two are the only ones he actually talks to? Any other girl approaches him, and he brushes them off. I bet even he hasn’t realized it yet.”
He Qing clenched her little fists, her soft voice full of tension:
“T-Then we have to be extra careful! We can’t let those two succeed! We have to protect Lin Zhengran! Four girls is already a lot—if it becos six, he’ll be exhausted!”
Han Wenwen and Jiang Xueli both blushed. They knew exactly what she ant.
They nodded.
And just as they got back to class—
Lin Zhengran casually ntioned that he was going out to dinner with Jiang Qian that night.
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