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Chapter 22: If Only It Weren’t a Fake Marriage

Shen Qingxuan looked puzzled, completely unable to understand what madness Chu Yunshu started acting up with this time.

Still, he ignored her.

Chu Yunshu wanted to say something else, but just as she was about to open her mouth, A professor walked into the classroom holding a thermos cup, a serious look on his face.

In an instant, The classroom, which had been just like a market, quieted down completely.

……

At noon, For modern high school students, They couldn’t get up in the morning, but at night acted as if they were injected with chicken blood and never managed to fall asleep.

This meant many of them didn’t have time for breakfast, and after a whole morning of classes, their stomachs growled with hunger.

“Let’s go, Brother Xuan!”

Zhang Yunhao packed his bag as he loudly greeted Shen Qingxuan.

Shen Qingxuan stood up from his seat, but his movements felt a bit stiff and awkward.

He suddenly realized a thorny problem—he had no money.

That was right, all his living expenses came from Jiang Yubing.

Before he graduated from high school, his living expenses were managed by mother.

He originally thought he’d be free after entering high school.

But, instead, he ended up getting a new boss who controlled everything, and his lifeline was seized again.

Shen Qingxuan only felt that life was too hard!

Facing Zhang Yunhao’s invitation, Shen Qingxuan could only tactfully say, “You guys go ahead, I’ll just go to the restroom first.”

As for borrowing money from them, that was impossible.

There were four people in Zhang Yunhao’s crowd now, perhaps borrowing privately would be easier.

“Alright!”

Zhang Yunhao didn’t think more about it and cheerfully answered, Then he left the classroom with the other three, chatting and laughing.

When they went far enough, Shen Qingxuan let out a silent sigh of relief.

He picked up his phone, planning to ask Zhao Ran to transfer him some money for an emergency, But found out Zhao Ran was just at the cafeteria.

As Shen Qingxuan lifted his foot and got ready to leave the classroom, Chu Yunshu’s voice echoed.

“Shen Qingxuan, don’t forget to bring me something back.”

After she finished, she crossed her arms, her face showing a look of complete entitlement.

During high school, Shen Qingxuan always brought her freshly prepared food to the classroom.

All she had to do was rest on her desk for a bit before eating a hot meal.

Because of this, Chu Yunshu never once went to the school cafeteria in all four years of high school.

Shen Qingxuan didn’t even turn his head, and said, annoyed, “You have your own legs, don’t you?”

“You…”

Chu Yunshu’s chest heaved with anger.

How could Shen Qingxuan dare—

How could he dare talk to her like that?

“Ding-ling-ling…”

Just at that moment, Shen Qingxuan’s phone rang.

After unlocking it, he saw it was an unfamiliar number.

Chu Yunshu kept mumbling on beside him, Which made Shen Qingxuan feel even more irritable.

He furrowed his brows and walked quickly out of the classroom, finally pressing the answer button.

Sure enough, Chu Yunshu followed after him like a little tail.

Shen Qingxuan had a habit when answering unknown numbers: as soon as he heard “Mr. Shen” or anything like it, he would immediately hang up.

He waited quietly for the other party to speak, And as soon as he sensed something off, he would end the call right away.

“Why don’t you say something?” came a pleasant voice on the phone.

Chu Yunshu heard the voice and instantly froze.

A woman?

How could this voice sound exactly like that person’s?

Could they really be dating?

Shen Qingxuan subconsciously put a few more steps between himself and Chu Yunshu, then spoke into the phone, “What’s up?”

“I’m at the third cafeteria, where are you!”

Jiang Yubing’s voice on the other end was direct.

Shen Qingxuan looked a little surprised, “Weren’t you supposed to have the day off from school today?”

Jiang Yubing’s answer was still concise, “I’m waiting for you at the entrance.”

Shen Qingxuan hurriedly replied, “Okay.”

After ending the call, his heart raced, afraid Jiang Yubing would wait too long for him, So he dashed toward the third cafeteria, Completely throwing the still-stunned Chu Yunshu out of his mind.

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The third cafeteria.

Shen Qingxuan hurried into the cafeteria, His eyes frantically searched for Jiang Yubing’s figure, but he couldn’t find her, Instead, he was drawn in by the lively scene around him.

Everywhere in the cafeteria he saw energetic girls, dressed fashionably and boldly.

He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, no wonder this was college, it really was much more open than junior high.

Back in junior high, even catching a glimpse of girls’ legs was as hard as climbing to heaven, But here, he could see fair and long legs everywhere.

Shen Qingxuan pulled his gaze back and kept searching.

He didn’t see Jiang Yubing, but he did spot Zhao Ran sitting in the corner right away.

He strode across the cafeteria and sat down beside Zhao Ran.

“You’re here.”

Zhao Ran just looked up at him blandly and spoke casually.

“Yeah. By the way, where’s your fiancée?”

Shen Qingxuan took the meal Zhao Ran handed him

And asked absentmindedly, then took a big bite.

“Ahem!”

Hearing this, Zhao Ran almost choked on his food.

He grabbed his cup and drank a few big gulps of water in a hurry, Then he patted his chest hard, And asked with a shocked face, “How did you know?”

“I told him.”

A cool voice came from the side.

Shen Qingxuan turned his head and looked, And saw that Jiang Yubing, at some point, had come to sit right across from him, Still holding two meal trays in her hands.

Shen Qingxuan instantly understood: she had just gone to get food.

The students nearby started whispering to each other.

“Campus Belle Jiang actually brought someone food. Is she dating?”

A girl said with surprise written all over her face.

“Sigh, my goddess, no!”

A boy looked heartbroken as he pounded his chest in frustration.

“Campus belle with the campus hunk—what a perfect pair. But why does my heart hurt so much?”

Another boy held his chest, making a show of acting devastated.

“Didn’t you see? Campus Hunk Shen is already eating! It must be a meal she got for her best friend.”

A bespectacled boy, after observing carefully, analyzed the scene.

“You’re right, thank goodness.”

Many people breathed a silent sigh of relief at these words.

Shen Qingxuan looked at the cool and calm Jiang Yubing, And asked with concern, “What’s wrong? Bad mood today?”

Jiang Yubing rolled her eyes at him and snapped, “I was just afraid someone would go hungry. Looks like I was overthinking.”

Someone?

Shen Qingxuan grew suspicious inside. Did she have a friend coming too?

“Bai Youwei?”

Shen Qingxuan tried probing.

The moment Zhao Ran heard Bai Youwei’s name, And saw the extra meal in front of Jiang Yubing, his face suddenly stiffened.

He hurriedly shoveled down the food in his plate and then stood up, His face nervous as he said, “I’m done. Still have things to do, I’ll go first. You two take your time.”

Without waiting for a response, he rushed off to the tray return.

Shen Qingxuan watched Zhao Ran flee, lost in thought—

Why did his good buddy react like this whenever Bai Youwei was mentioned?

There had to be something fishy here.

“Sit over here.”

Jiang Yubing glared at him lightly and spoke quietly.

“Me?”

Shen Qingxuan pointed at himself with a confused look, his face full of doubt.

“Is there anyone else here?”

Jiang Yubing shot back impatiently.

Luckily, their voices weren’t loud, And since they sat in a corner, No one around could hear their conversation.

Shen Qingxuan had no choice but to stand and obediently move to sit beside Jiang Yubing.

He really didn’t understand

Why Jiang Yubing was being so strange that day, completely unlike usual.

“This is for you.”

Jiang Yubing, her face blushing, gently pushed the meal in front of him.

Shen Qingxuan blinked in surprise and asked, “Wasn’t this for your best friend Bai Youwei?”

Jiang Yubing shot him a plaintive look and scolded, “Are you stupid or just pretending? It’s for you!”

The campus belle actually brought him food herself.

Shen Qingxuan felt like he was dreaming.

He stammered, “Why?”

Jiang Yubing lowered her head and said softly, “I just thought of it suddenly—your money is with me, so you must have no cash for food.”

For a moment, Shen Qingxuan was at a loss, but deep inside, he felt a warm wave surge up.

In that moment, he couldn’t help but sigh, If only it weren’t just a fake marriage.

He said sincerely, “Thank you. I’ll finish it all.”

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