With a buzz, Guan Shimeng's mind seemed to be emptied in that instant, her mind only held the question posed by Xia Xiaodie.

Did she like Xu Fan?

It seemed like a question that didn't need an answer, yet how was she to tell Xia Xiaodie? Her closest friend, the one who had just confirmed her relationship with Xu Fan!

Raising her head, Guan Shimeng looked firmly into Xia Xiaodie's eyes and shook her head, "Xiaodie, my relationship with Xu Fan is the same as yours, we will always be best friends."

"You're lying."

She had thought her resolute gaze would deceive Xia Xiaodie, but without hesitating, Xia Xiaodie denied Guan Shimeng's answer.

Xia Xiaodie smiled at Guan Shimeng and said, "Shimeng, I'm not that big fool, how could I not notice that you like him too."

"You don't have to explain it to me, if anyone is to blame, it's that big fool."

Before Guan Shimeng could say much, Xia Xiaodie reached out and blocked her.

"After all, you've always been the one by his side, logically, you're the one who should be with him..."

Xia Xiaodie smiled and said, "Shimeng, can you promise me one thing?"

"What... what?"

Guan Shimeng nervously bit her lip, feeling like Xiaodie was somewhat off today.

"Could you, please, help me look after this big fool in the future?"

"What?"

It seemed very hard for her to utter those words, by the end of it, Xia Xiaodie had already started crying, Guan Shimeng shook her head, puzzled.

She had already confirmed her relationship with Xu Fan, so why, why did she still have to say such things to herself...

"Shimeng, I'm afraid if I don't express my feelings to this big fool now, I may never get another chance, do you understand?"

Drying her tears, Xia Xiaodie sweetly displayed her small canines with a smile, "I might not be able to graduate with you guys, Shimeng, I hope you can forgive my selfishness today..."

"This?"

The implication was clear from Xia Xiaodie's words, in a few days she would have to leave Zijing Middle School, and even Jinling; Guan Shimeng shook her head in disbelief, she couldn't understand how she had managed to smile so happily before knowing this...

"Was this your sister's decision? No, Xu Fan should know about this."

This was clearly a decision made by Xia Yanyu. From Xu Fan's previous behavior, it was evident that he was completely unaware, Xia Xiaodie had hidden these facts, Guan Shimeng shook her head, feeling that Xu Fan must be informed!

"Shimeng!"

Before Guan Shimeng could rush out, Xia Xiaodie immediately blocked her.

"If you still consider me your best friend, please don't tell him about this, I beg you..."

"But..."

Guan Shimeng couldn't understand why Xia Xiaodie would do such a thing, although they were engaged and evidently in love...

"Shimeng, you don't understand, the situation with the Xia family is much more complicated than you think, my sister has already taken on too much, I can't continue to be naive."

"If one day, Xu Fan and my sister become adversaries, I hope you can help, don't let him hate my sister."

Xia Xiaodie finished speaking, grasped Guan Shimeng's ice-cold hand, and smiled, "Shimeng, with Xu Fan by your side, you'll definitely be able to realize your dreams."

"Your birthday is coming right up, and this big dummy usually talks slick, but it's not that easy when he really has to speak up. When the time comes, you need to take the initiative, understand?"

"But..."

Guan Shimeng shook her head, preferring to have nothing at all rather than go through with it.

"Shimeng, there are no 'buts,' you know? You're too kind. Sometimes, to get what you want, you have to be ruthless," Xia Xiaodie said.

Xia Xiaodie sniffled, then broke into a smile and patted Guan Shimeng on the shoulder, saying, "Alright, let's pretend today's events never happened. Don't worry, my acting skills are top-notch; that big dummy won't notice a thing."

Having said that, Xia Xiaodie encouragingly waved her little fists at Guan Shimeng, saying, "You can do it! We'll always be best friends!"

...

It seemed as though she wanted to take their secret affair to the end; by afternoon class, Xia Xiaodie once again assumed her indifferent morning demeanor, perfectly embodying the attitude of a top student, not even sparing Xu Fan, who sat in the back, a glance.

Even Guan Shimeng appeared to be influenced by her, spending the entire afternoon without once looking back.

This odd behavior left Xu Fan somewhat speechless.

Was it because he had taken a little advantage of that wretched girl, that she'd instigated Guan Shimeng to join her in giving him the cold shoulder?

"Boss, don't be sad. Where on earth can't you find green grass? Though you're not as handsome as me, you can still find another girl," he said.

Thanks to Xia Xiaodie's outstanding acting skills, no one in the class, except Guan Shimeng, knew about the affair between the two.

At this moment, Chen Dongdong, with a look of someone who's been there, patted Xu Fan on the shoulder, consoling him, "Xia Xiaodie is Zijing Middle School's school beauty and also the Xia family's darling daughter. It's natural if she's out of your league."

"Love, after all, always hurts someone, but you gotta perk up. Look, how about Guan Shimeng?"

Chen Dongdong said encouragingly, pointing towards Guan Shimeng who sat in the front row.

"Her birthday is just days away, hehehe, when it comes, the bros will help you confess, and you'll definitely catch her... Ahhh!"

Chen Dongdong, drooling with pleasure toward the end, received an eye roll from Xu Fan, who promptly stepped on his foot.

Seeing that everyone's attention was now on him, Xu Fan raised his hand solemnly, looked at the frowning Chinese teacher, and said, "Teacher, Chen Dongdong was watching [**********] during class — Chen Dongdong, get out!"

...

After school, neither Xia Xiaodie nor Guan Shimeng had spoken to him.

In an attempt to rescue himself from the shadows of unrequited love, Chen Dongdong thought about having him join in selecting a birthday gift for Guan Shimeng, hoping to win her over on her birthday.

Of course, upon seeing Xu Fan's clenched fists, Chen Dongdong immediately vanished without a trace.

These days, Guan Shimeng had always looked after him, and with her birthday approaching, a birthday gift was naturally needed.

However, Xu Fan wasn't sure about her preferences; he thought about asking that wretched girl Xia Xiaodie privately before making any plans.

Upon returning home, Xu Fan tossed his school bag aside, took off his shoes, and comfortably took out his cellphone.

Thinking about having a warm chat with Xia Xiaodie.

However, before Xu Fan could find that wretched girl's number, a snap sound echoed as the front door was flung open.

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