Chapter 32: A Rival Appears

Just when Shen Yu thought his life couldn't get any more complicated, a new problem arrived in the form of Lin Jian—a transfer student who was not only ridiculously good-looking but also seemed to take an immediate interest in Lu Zhixuan.

The moment Lin Jian stepped onto campus, he was the center of attention. With his confident stride and easy charm, he quickly gathered a following. But what really set Shen Yu on edge was the way he immediately honed in on Lu Zhixuan.

"Zhixuan, I heard you're the top student here. I hope we get along," Lin Jian said smoothly, flashing a charming smile.

Lu Zhixuan, as always, remained indifferent. "We'll see."

Shen Yu, watching from a distance, felt an unfamiliar pang in his chest. Why do I care? He wasn't jealous. Absolutely not.

But then—Lin Jian placed a hand on Lu Zhixuan's shoulder, leaning in slightly as he spoke. The sight made something snap in Shen Yu's mind before he even realized what he was doing.

He stormed over, stepping between them with a smile that was a little too forced. "Oh wow, a new student. Welcome! Now, if you'll excuse us, we have student council matters to discuss."

Lu Zhixuan raised an amused eyebrow but, to Shen Yu's relief, didn't protest as he was unceremoniously dragged away.

As they walked off, Shen Yu could still feel Lin Jian's smirk burning into his back.

"Interesting," Lin Jian murmured, watching them go.

Shen Yu ignored the way his heart was pounding. This was fine. Everything was fine.