Chapter 32

Lu Man walked ahead, and Lin Yihang followed behind, feeling somewhat annoyed.

This was just some inexplicable matter to him! What kind of relationship did he have with Lu Man? They were just ordinary classmates, right? They hadn't spoken much during their three years of high school.

It was only in the past couple of days that they had started to communicate a bit more. Okay, she helped him tidy his desk at noon, passed him a note in the afternoon, and gave him a bottle of orange juice with pulp... So what?

If she thought these actions gave her the right to question him, or even to confront him, Lin Yihang would not stand for it.

Not to mention, he and Dong Qing had nothing going on. Even if they did, what business was it of hers?

"Are... are you really just roommates with Dong Qing?" Lu Man paused in her steps and turned to ask.

"Yes! I'm preparing for the college entrance exam, and my home is too far away. The time spent commuting would be wasted, so I rented a place near the school. Dong Qing has the same reason, and we happened to rent the same place. I know you must have heard that we came to school on the same bike. That's because I didn't have a bike when we left for school at noon, so Dong Qing gave me a ride. That's all there is to it."

Out of respect for their friendship, Lin Yihang patiently explained a few things.

As for whether Lu Man believed him, he didn't care. Lin Yihang planned to turn and leave. His time was precious; he needed to earn money and improve his abilities quickly. There was too much to do, and he didn't have time to deal with unreasonable people.

"You... don't have a bike? Isn't that inconvenient? Why don't you buy one?" Lu Man, either because of her跳跃性思维 (leap in thought) or because she noticed Lin Yihang's impatience, didn't pursue the matter further.

"I don't have the money, Miss! You can't understand the life of a poor person! I'm even using the hospital deposit that Yang Tingting paid to buy my meals!" Lin Yihang said with a helpless look.

Lu Man stared at Lin Yihang with her big eyes. From the look on his face, he didn't seem to be lying. She had seen him use Yang Tingting's hospital deposit. But how could someone who was so familiar with the education bureau and so capable be penniless and in such a state? It was incomprehensible!

"Then, how about I give you a bike?" Lu Man's eyes lit up, and she suddenly said.

She didn't care anymore. She knew she had fallen for Lin Yihang, whether he was a rich second generation experiencing life or not, she liked him.

The girl was straightforward and clear about her likes and dislikes. If she liked someone, she would express it.

"Give me a bike?" Lin Yihang was slightly taken aback but quickly nodded happily, "Sure, sure!"

Originally, he enjoyed running to school as it was a good way to exercise. However, after walking with Dong Qing today, he realized that running didn't look as cool as riding a bike, especially when walking side by side, which made him look even more shabby.

Lin Yihang, the great man, was very concerned about his appearance... although he would sell his pride for a few bucks when it came to practical benefits.

So, he had already planned to buy a bike. But his finances were tight. He had just paid 2,000 yuan for rent, and his 7,000 yuan had dwindled to 5,000. He still needed to buy a phone and eat... everything was tight.

Lu Man's offer was like a gift in the snow!

"Wait here, I'll go get my bag." Lu Man happily agreed and turned back to the classroom to get her bag.

"Yang Tingting, the school beauty, Lu Man is giving me a bike. Want to come along and give us some advice?" At that moment, he saw Yang Tingting walking over and immediately greeted her with a smile.

Yang Tingting rolled her eyes.

Accepting a gift from a girl and still being able to say it so confidently, this guy was really something.

She was also surprised that Lu Man was giving Lin Yihang a bike. Thinking about the rumors in the classroom, Yang Tingting immediately understood what was going on.

To be honest, seeing Lin Yihang and Lu Man together made her feel a bit sour. But since her best friend had decided to pursue Lin Yihang, no matter what she felt, she couldn't interfere... in her view, that would be a moral issue!

She had to refuse!

She had to refuse outright! What was the point of tagging along as a third wheel?

Yang Tingting made a firm decision in her heart, but her lips were tightly closed, and she couldn't say a word.

Instead, she turned her eyes to Lu Man.

When Lu Man heard Lin Yihang's invitation, her heart skipped a beat.

Yang Tingting's attitude toward Lin Yihang was different from her attitude toward other boys. As a best friend, Lu Man was more aware of this than Yang Tingting herself.

But, in matters of love, who isn't selfish?

Because she had noticed this, Lu Man had taken the initiative to pursue Lin Yihang so openly and passionately.

She knew that while she was outstanding in many ways, she still had some gaps compared to the school beauty, Yang Tingting.

Being more proactive, more bold, and making the first move might be her only chance to win Lin Yihang.

So, she didn't want Yang Tingting to come along when they went to buy the bike... what was the point? Was it to make her look like Cinderella next to her more outstanding best friend?

Of course, Lu Man had no ill feelings toward Yang Tingting and even felt a bit guilty. She hoped Yang Tingting would refuse, so everyone would be happy.

But Yang Tingting clearly had no intention of doing so. Lu Man could only smile, "Tingting, why don't you come along? Help us out."

"Sure!" Yang Tingting felt a bit relieved and agreed casually.

But in her heart, she scolded herself for being so unkind. This feeling was so complicated!

It was all this guy's fault for always throwing her into such dilemmas.

Yang Tingting rolled her eyes at Lin Yihang again.

Lin Yihang was puzzled by this eye roll. If she had time, she could come along; if not, it was fine. Why agree and then be unhappy... women were indeed strange creatures.

A few minutes later, Yang Tingting and Lu Man each rode an electric scooter, with Lin Yihang sitting behind Lu Man. The two scooters drove side by side, and the two girls chatted and laughed as they left the school gate.

Classmates who knew Lin Yihang naturally sighed in admiration. This guy was amazing! In the morning, he came to school on the bike of Dong Qing, the top flower of the liberal arts class, and it was rumored they were living together. In the afternoon, he left school with the school beauty, Yang Tingting, and the beautiful Lu Man, looking very intimate.

These top-tier beauties, others couldn't even get one, but this guy was enjoying one and having two... what was the saying?

The rich feast on wine and meat while the poor freeze to death on the streets!

The ancients were not wrong!

At that moment, Lin Yihang, sitting on the back of the electric scooter, was occasionally pressing the pedal and patting the soft seat, while praising it.

"Hmm, comfortable! An electric scooter is much more comfortable than a bike. No need to pedal, and it looks much better."

Yang Tingting and Lu Man, upon hearing this, suddenly had a bad feeling.

Sure enough, Lin Yihang continued, "Lu Man, since you're giving me a bike, why not give me a good one? How about an electric scooter?"

Faint!

Yang Tingting's arm trembled, and the electric scooter almost crashed into the roadside greenery.

She had seen shameless people, but never someone so shameless!

Lu Man pursuing such a guy made her feel a bit sour... it definitely wasn't because she had feelings for him; it was because she felt sorry for Lu Man!

Lu Man was also puzzled. Was she really not just being impulsive in pursuing this guy?

"Ha ha, sure, an electric scooter is fine!" Lu Man laughed dryly.

"Ha ha, thank you. Don't worry, I'll remember this gift. When I have money, I'll buy you a car," Lin Yihang promised with a smile, patting his chest.

When you have money, you should first pay back the 7,000 yuan you owe me! You're just making empty promises and boasting everywhere!

Yang Tingting silently criticized him.

PS: It's 2 AM, and I just finished. After two years of being a full-time writer, my health is getting worse. I rarely write after midnight, but the new book has broken the routine... such hard work, do you have any recommendation votes to encourage me, dear readers?