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Chapter 27: You Came, I Came

In the original story, not only did Xue Nuo dislike the “bad boy Roy,” but he also couldn’t stand her, even deliberately breaking school rules to provoke her.

You can’t win against the leg when your arm’s too short; the outcome of clashing with the director of education was, of course, getting caught red-handed, repeatedly punished, and eventually kicked out of the Academy.

In Xue Nuo’s storyline, the “bad boy Roy” is nothing but a delusional clown.

As a sensible and normal person, Roy naturally knew better.

Fortunately, he hadn’t forgotten the instincts of a student from his past life, and he portrayed the role of a model student flawlessly. He could clearly tell that when dealing with him, Xue Nuo’s expression softened a bit—effective indeed!

Roy was secretly pleased with his success, while Mark and the others were moaning in despair.

Xue Nuo, who had remained stationary at the podium, suddenly took an interest in strolling around the classroom, piling on the pressure for the others. Along with that came some bizarre new knowledge and extra assignments outside of the usual curriculum.

This was mostly thanks to Roy!

Strangely enough, only when facing Roy did the silver-haired girl’s icy demeanor thaw a bit!

I must admit, if she weren’t so cold, her snow-like beauty truly deserved the title of the North’s most stunning—absolutely captivating.

But that look exclusive to Roy was unattainable, making Mark and the others harbor even more grudges against him.

A mere month had passed in the blink of an eye.

Although there was still a week until the final practical exams, the written finals were tomorrow, bringing a close to the month-long cram session.

Walking down the street, students could be heard sighing everywhere.

“Finally no more death lessons!”

“Finally no more seeing that silver-haired ice queen!”

“What the heck, aren’t you happy someone as beautiful as the former school flower is teaching you?”

“Ugh, if you had attended her class, you’d know! That woman is basically Sparta… yikes!”

The silver-haired figure just happened to float by them, freezing them in place as if they were statues, not even daring to breathe.

However, Xue Nuo herself had long gotten used to the students’ grievances and couldn’t be bothered to get angry.

Simply put, she didn’t care.

She did what she had to do. She tried to impart knowledge and correct their behavior, but if those guys didn’t appreciate it, there was nothing she could do.

Only one thing was bothering her a little.

Accompanied by her silver wolf, the silver-haired girl walked against the tide of students toward the first floor of the teaching building.

The sunset fell, dusk nearing. The loud chatter gradually faded, leaving only the shadow of the silver-haired girl elongated by the setting sun.

Xue Nuo habitually stepped into the teaching building and pushed open the classroom door.

For an entire month, she had done so day in and day out.

But today, the classroom was empty.

To be precise, the black-haired boy was missing.

With autumn leaves rustling, Xue Nuo seemed a bit dazed.

Well, yesterday was the last day of cram class where students could voluntarily self-study. But to be frank, those guys would probably rather avoid her entirely and wouldn’t come at all.

Maybe underneath Roy’s polite and gentle exterior, he was just like those other guys. As a student, he really didn’t have a good impression of the unsociable teacher, but out of academic credit, he had to put on a friendly face.

Now that he had the credits, there was no need for him to put up with her anymore.

This was understandable.

But…

Holding onto her documents and exam papers, Xue Nuo lowered her head and let out a barely noticeable sigh.

In the end, she was just a cram class teacher, not even a homeroom teacher.

What exactly was she expecting?

How foolish could she be?

“Ugh…”

The silver wolf nudged the girl’s slender ankle, as if not understanding why its master was staring blankly at the empty classroom.

Xue Nuo snapped back to reality and shook her head.

“Let’s go.”

It was getting a bit chilly.

Just as she was about to turn to leave, the hurriedly approaching black-haired boy suddenly crashed into her line of sight.

“Xue Nuo teacher? Why aren’t you going in?”

“You… came?”

Roy looked a bit puzzled: “Shouldn’t I come?”

Xue Nuo fell silent for a moment before answering, “You don’t have to come.”

He glanced into the classroom, a sudden realization dawning on him.

Oh, so today was optional!

In his past life, whenever the teacher said, “You can self-study tomorrow, it’s voluntary,” if you didn’t show, they’d explode in anger.

Like saying, “There’s not much homework,” “I won’t keep you too long,” “I won’t monopolize gym class.”

It was all just a suggestion, and you’d better take it seriously!

Who would’ve known Xue Nuo meant it for real!

What a loss!

But heading straight back…

Looking at the lonely silver-haired girl, Roy quickly dismissed that thought.

It wouldn’t be too kind to leave her all alone after she made the trip to school, right?

Besides, he was already here, and self-studying at home wasn’t going anywhere.

Roy put on a good student’s smile: “You said we can skip, but since you’re here, shouldn’t I stick around too?”

“Clarification. Thank you for your concern; I’m not hungry. The sound you heard was from Xiao Bai, and it has nothing to do with me,” Xue Nuo replied flatly.

Xiao Bai was the name of her silver wolf. As her companion since childhood, it had always been by her side.

It really resembled its owner—a coat as white as snow, sharp eyes, and an aloof dignity; one word to describe it: cool—except for that drool hanging from its mouth.

Perhaps the noise they heard earlier had come from it.

Seeing the silver wolf eyeing his lunch box, Roy asked, “Can I feed it?”

Xue Nuo initially intended to refuse, but seeing the woeful look on Xiao Bai’s face, she sighed, “Fine.”

Roy casually tossed over a sausage, and the silver wolf darted over, catching it mid-air and landing gracefully, like a silver gust of wind.

Wow, eating was already this cool? I really wish Cheese could learn a thing or two from it.

But this kid really drools a lot…

Roy fed Xiao Bai a few more sausages, admiring the wolf’s grace.

But at that moment, a cute “gurgle” echoed from the podium.

A moment of silence.

Xue Nuo lowered her head even further, hiding her face.

 

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