Incurable Pain

Incurable Pain | Chapter 18.3

For example, after class, Bai Xunyin would always be pulled by him into a secluded and secure corridor to be alone, just like every secretly dating couple in the school.

During breaks, they would openly sit together, holding their exercise books and pretending to discuss problems.

Facing Yu Luoyin’s teasing expressions at these times, Bai Xunyin could only force herself to stay calm, preventing her face from turning red.

Wherever he was, he became the center of attention, and she was afraid her classmates would notice something.

The most challenging part was lunchtime. Yu Luoyin stuck to her like glue. With the little ‘freedom’ they got between classes and lunch break, it was natural for him to have lunch with Bai Xunyin.

However, Bai Xunyin didn’t dare to appear alone with him in the cafeteria. She always had to grab Ah Mo along—making Yu Luoyin feel uncomfortable, and Ah Mo found herself bewildered by being the third wheel.

Ah Mo ended up bringing Li Yuan and Lu Ye along, so as not to be alone as a third wheel in the face of Yu Luoyin’s oppressive gaze.

Thus, every lunchtime turned into a bustling group outing for meals.

Sheng Churan happened to witness this scene once and nearly snapped her chopsticks in anger. Her delicate fingers turned pale from her fierce grip, and her expression was extremely unpleasant.

Seeing this, the surrounding classmates exchanged cautious glances, unanimously lowering their heads to eat. Nobody dared to provoke the pampered miss’s anger at such a crucial moment.

Only Zhongqin glanced over and daringly chimed in, “Who would’ve thought that mute from another class would end up with Yu Luoyin? She’s really cunning.”

Sheng Churan didn’t say anything. Her expression dripped with gloom, and her fingertips trembled imperceptibly.

Deep within her eyes, there was a deep sense of unwillingness.

She had liked Yu Luoyin since the first year of high school, and from the second year onwards, she had spent almost an entire year chasing after him… throwing tantrums, acting spoiled, shamelessly pursuing him.

What tactics that other girls wouldn’t dare to use hadn’t she employed?

However, from beginning to end, Yu Luoyin never gave her more than a passing glance, let alone smiled at her or had lunch together with her.

Why did he treat that mute girl so well?

If Yu Luoyin was the pride of the heavens, then Sheng Churan was the pampered ‘darling of heaven,’ accustomed to getting whatever she wanted from childhood. There was hardly anything she couldn’t have.

And if, after giving her all, she still couldn’t have it…

Then she’d destroy it.

Before evening self-study and the end of classes, Sheng Churan had managed to secure an excuse of a stomach ache with the class teacher, allowing her to leave twenty minutes early.

She positioned herself right outside Class One’s door, waiting for Yu Luoyin.

No matter what, she was determined to speak to him today.

But as she waited, nervousness inevitably took over. Just thinking about what she was going to say made her nails unconsciously dig into her palms, leaving imprints on her lips from biting too hard.

In the eyes of the girl, there was a fragile façade of feigned strength.

However, this facade shattered completely when the dismissal bell rang and she saw Yu Luoyin walking out behind Bai Xunyin, his gentle gaze fixed on her.

Unable to hold it in, Sheng Churan called out, “Yu Luoyin!”

Many students turned their heads at the sharp and sudden sound, including Bai Xunyin.

Ignoring everyone else, Sheng Churan walked straight up to Yu Luoyin, “I have something to say to you. Can we go somewhere less crowded?”

It was already 9 o’clock after evening self-study, the lights were dim, and a girl was inviting a boy to a less crowded place to talk…

The classmates were all curious, and hearing this, they gathered around with teasing smiles, whispering and observing.

“Sure.”

Yu Luoyin responded generously, shrugging his shoulders and agreeing with ease. He then pulled Bai Xunyin, who had been blocked by the stairs, over.

“Bai Xunyin and I are carpooling home together. We’ll listen to what you have to say.”

…

The classmates who didn’t know the ‘inside story’ were somewhat baffled by this unexpected turn of events. Those who knew what was going on watched Yu Luoyin feign seriousness and couldn’t help but think…

He’s really putting on a show, keep acting!

Seeing Yu Luoyin’s unquestionable expression, Sheng Churan’s heart skipped a beat, and she had no choice but to agree.

Forced to confront Sheng Churan alongside Yu Luoyin in the safety corridor, Bai Xunyin’s pupils contracted in an instant. Her hand hanging by her side clenched into a fist, her heart racing.

Sheng Churan’s first words were enough to startle anyone, “Are you two in a relationship?!”

Bai Xunyin’s pupils contracted even more, and the hand hanging by her side involuntarily clenched into a fist.

Yu Luoyin, on the other hand, didn’t seem to take it seriously at all. Leaning against the wall, he chuckled softly, maintaining his composed and distant demeanor.

“And if we are?”

“You!”

Sheng Churan hadn’t anticipated that Yu Luoyin would admit it so readily. Her eyes reddened in anger, and she began to speak without restraint, “How could you? This is puppy love!”

“Do you realize that being in a relationship in the final year of high school will affect other students? I’m going to tell the teacher…”

“It doesn’t matter, feel free.”

Yu Luoyin interrupted her, his hand by his side reaching out and gently holding Bai Xunyin’s trembling hand, which had started shaking upon hearing the words “tell the teacher.”

He slowly raised her hand in front of him, meticulously separating the girl’s pale fingers, and proceeded with a careful “massage.”

He nonchalantly performed these actions, his tone indifferent as he spoke to Sheng Churan, whose eyes were now red.

“Tell the teacher or tell the students, it’s up to you.”

“However, before you decide to do anything, don’t forget to think about the consequences and whether you can handle them.”

This statement was essentially a threat, and upon hearing it, Sheng Churan visibly flinched.

Even Bai Xunyin couldn’t help but cast a glance at Yu Luoyin.

“What kind of attitude is this? You dare to justify your puppy love?”

Sheng Churan was like a flimsy paper tiger, latching onto this one point.

“Even if I tell the teacher, what can you do to me?”

“Not much. It’s just that this someone is pursuing me, and the entire school knows about it,”

Yu Luoyin sneered, casually stating, “Do you think if you go to the teacher and tell them, they’ll believe I’m actually in a relationship, or will they see you, unsuccessful in your pursuits, spreading rumors out of frustration?”

The more Sheng Churan listened, the paler her face became.

She was frozen in place, as if struck by lightning.

“Let’s go,” Yu Luoyin didn’t bother arguing with her.

He casually took Bai Xunyin’s school bag and slung it over his shoulder, then held her hand as they walked.

“I’ll walk you home.”

This time, Sheng Churan didn’t angrily intervene to stop them.

On their way back, Bai Xunyin was quieter than usual.

Yu Luoyin glanced sideways at the girl walking beside him, her head down and demeanor meek and introverted. He wondered if he had scared her just now.

Sheng Churan’s relentless entanglement, and the provocative behavior that had even come to their faces, had indeed brought out his sinister side.

However, this was not something Bai Xunyin should witness—what if she became afraid of him?

With this thought in mind, Yu Luoyin decided to stop his bicycle, taking a step to stand in front of Bai Xunyin.

The tall and slender figure cast a long shadow, and Bai Xunyin halted her steps. Her small white shoe just met the toe of Yu Luoyin’s sports shoe.

In a soft voice, Yu Luoyin asked her, “What are you thinking?”

Bai Xunyin remained silent for two seconds, then took out her phone and messaged him.

[I’m wondering if Sheng Churan will tell the teacher.]

“Don’t worry, she won’t dare,” Yu Luoyin smiled, a meaningful glint in his eyes.

“But are you thinking about something else?”

Baffled, Bai Xunyin looked up, meeting Yu Luoyin’s eyes that seemed to be smiling and yet not.

“She came to me and said these things because she likes me,” Yu Luoyin said, hands in his pockets, his slightly lowered gaze fixated on Bai Xunyin’s small white shoes.

He quirked his lips and continued, “Your romantic rival has approached your boyfriend, Bai Xunyin. How come you’re not feeling jealous?”

…

As it turned out, there were people nowadays who actually tried to make others jealous.

Bai Xunyin couldn’t help but suppress a smile. Two faint dimples appeared at the corners of her lips. Under the streetlight, her eyes sparkled, as if they were filled with scattered stars.

Yu Luoyin had this ability to dissolve her moments of frustration and tangled thoughts with ease.

[I know.]

Bai Xunyin obediently messaged him back.

[I’m jealous.]

Her reply seemed oddly casual, yet Yu Luoyin couldn’t help but smile. His playful hand reached out and tousled her ponytail, “Come on, I’ll walk you home.”

As he spoke, he got on his bicycle and patted the rear seat, signaling for Bai Xunyin to join him.