"Class begins."
Teacher Yang Xi immediately started the lesson, and the classroom settled into its academic rhythm.
Zhou Hong sat in his seat, lost in thought, unable to comprehend anything Yang Xi was saying.
Finally, the class ended.
"Zhou Hong, someone's looking for you outside," a student sitting by the door called out to Zhou Hong after class.
"Who is it?" Zhou Hong frowned slightly. He didn't know anyone at this university, so who could be looking for him?
"Liu Yan," the student at the door replied.
Zhou Hong's brow furrowed, a sense of bewilderment washing over him. What could Liu Yan want with him? Did she really believe the love letter was from Zhou Hong?
Hearing Liu Yan's name, the classmates were also surprised and turned to look at the door. Indeed, they saw a girl of above-average looks standing outside the classroom, appearing somewhat shy.
Zhou Hong immediately walked out of the classroom.
"Are you Liu Yan? What do you want with me?" Zhou Hong asked impolitely. While Liu Yan was attractive, Zhou Hong wasn't particularly interested in her, though he admitted she had a good figure.
"Zhou Hong, can we find a place to talk?" Liu Yan said to Zhou Hong.
"If you have something to say, say it here," Zhou Hong replied. He wasn't genuinely interested in her, so why would he go somewhere else to talk?
At that moment, in the classroom, all the students were secretly discussing, seemingly surprised that Liu Yan had approached Zhou Hong herself.
Qin Mengxue also chuckled, "Xiaoyu, do you think Liu Yan is actually interested in Zhou Hong? She even came to find him proactively."
"It's not impossible. I just hope Zhou Hong gets together with her quickly so I can be free," Qiao Xiaoyu muttered with a slight huff.
"I don't know what Liu Yan sees in him," Qin Mengxue said, looking perplexed.
"What else could it be? Some women just like that sort of thing," Qiao Xiaoyu said with a hint of disdain. It was likely that Liu Yan had been swayed by how impressive Zhou Hong had made himself sound in the love letter.
"I heard Liu Yan had a boyfriend in high school, and he was quite experienced," Qin Mengxue said, her face blushing slightly, speaking shyly.
Qiao Xiaoyu also felt a little bashful. Talking about such things in class, the two girls lowered their heads and spoke in hushed tones, lest anyone overhear and be embarrassed.
"Zhou Hong, it's not convenient here. Let's go somewhere else to talk," Liu Yan requested with a blush. Her hand was in her pocket, as if holding something.
"Say what you want to say, right here," Zhou Hong said, sounding a bit impatient.
"Zhou Hong, I know you like me. I'm willing to give you a chance now. If you're sincere, then we can be together," Liu Yan whispered.
"Hmph, which eye of yours saw that I'm sincere? To tell you the truth, I didn't write the love letter," Zhou Hong scoffed. He was determined to tell her today that he hadn't written the letter and that he could never like her.
"Zhou Hong, I know you're angry with me, blaming me for carelessly losing the love letter, which was then picked up by someone else and exposed. You must be angry with me now," Liu Yan sighed.
"Speechless." Zhou Hong was suddenly at a loss for words. She actually thought he was angry with her.
"Zhou Hong, let's talk somewhere else."
"You can leave. There's nothing for us to talk about," Zhou Hong said resolutely.
"Do you or do you not want to be my boyfriend?" Liu Yan asked, a hint of playful pleading in her voice.
"No," Zhou Hong replied without hesitation.
"You... you wouldn't have changed your mind so quickly, would you?" Liu Yan looked at Zhou Hong incredulously.
"This is utterly baffling. I never had feelings for you, so how could I change my mind? By the way, your hand has been in your pocket the whole time. What are you hiding in there?" Zhou Hong asked, a bit curious.
"It's nothing. If that's the case, then forget it." Liu Yan started to leave. She had summoned great courage to approach Zhou Hong. Moreover, as she was coming, she suddenly remembered that Zhou Hong was known as the "Number One Playboy." What if he got overly excited and tried something? She was indeed open to exploring things with Zhou Hong, so on an impulse, she had put something in her pocket, just in case.
"Don't go. What are you hiding in your pocket? You're being so sneaky." Zhou Hong sensed something was amiss.
So, Zhou Hong walked up and instantly reached into Liu Yan's pocket, pulling out a small packet.
"You...!" Liu Yan exclaimed, her face flushing as she saw the small packet being taken from her pocket.
"What is this?" Zhou Hong asked, looking at the small packet with confusion. The packaging had something written on it that looked like "Durex."
"Give it back to me." Liu Yan became anxious. She had never expected Zhou Hong to snatch something from her pocket.
"If you don't tell me what this is, I won't give it back," Zhou Hong said, holding it high. He found Liu Yan's behavior strange and wanted to interrogate her thoroughly. He suspected this thing called "Durex" might be some kind of hidden weapon.
"You're shameless!" Liu Yan was on the verge of tears. She deeply regretted bringing this packet. She had originally intended to find a secluded spot with Zhou Hong to talk. However, Zhou Hong was the "Number One Wolf King" (note: changed "Playboy" to "Wolf King," referring to a lecherous wolf), and she feared he might lose control. For her own safety, she had brought this packet along. Who knew that Zhou Hong would tease her, pretending not to recognize it? She even wondered if Zhou Hong truly liked her.
"Enough of your nonsense. What is this thing? Tell me honestly. Your hand was constantly clutching this in your pocket during our conversation. You must have been sent by Kang Bingtian to use a honey trap."
"You... you're a pervert!" Liu Yan yelled.
"If you don't tell me, then I'll open it and see." Zhou Hong immediately tore open the small packet. To his surprise, he saw a transparent, smooth ring inside.
"What on earth is this?" Zhou Hong wondered. Was it poison? It didn't look like it. He had never seen anything like it on the Zi Xiao Continent.
What was this Liu Yan up to? This made Zhou Hong even more curious.
Meanwhile, many students in the classroom turned to look. Seeing what Zhou Hong was holding, they were all shocked. He truly lived up to his reputation as the "Number One Wolf King," showing no signs of embarrassment. Everyone doubted whether Zhou Hong had really written the love letter to pursue Liu Yan; it was more likely a ploy to disgust Kang Bingtian.
"Hmph, you're shameless. It's true that they call you the Number One Wolf King, and it's not an exaggeration at all," Liu Yan said, her voice filled with anger. She had now realized that Zhou Hong hadn't written the love letter because he liked her, but most likely to humiliate Kang Bingtian. It was even possible that he had deliberately leaked the love letter on the forum himself. How foolish she had been to think Zhou Hong was interested in her. She thought Zhou Hong was much more handsome than Kang Bingtian, and Kang Bingtian was inadequate in that regard. Thus, she had considered breaking up with Kang Bingtian and choosing Zhou Hong. After all, she wasn't looking for marriage in her college relationships, just some fun; it didn't matter who she had fun with. But she never imagined Zhou Hong wasn't sincere.
Liu Yan immediately turned to leave, deciding he could keep the packet for all she cared.
"Don't go. Tell me honestly, what were your intentions in coming to me with this thing?" Zhou Hong blocked Liu Yan's path.