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The days spent preparing for the physics competition with Jiang Chi unfolded in a strangely harmonious atmosphere. Besides studying in the library, we occasionally ran into each other in the cafeteria or on the way. He no longer treated me like air; sometimes he would subtly nod in my direction, and once, when I was precariously balancing a mountain of food on my tray, he swiftly reached out to steady my arm.
Of course, he still spoke very little and maintained an expression as cool as a polar glacier. Yet strangely, I found myself less afraid of him. In fact, his silent demeanor—perhaps a sign of his reluctance to speak—felt oddly… reassuring?
One day, after we finished our discussion, we walked out of the library together. Just as we reached the entrance, we bumped into Senior Su Yang from the student council. Su Yang was known for his gentle and caring nature, radiating a warm glow wherever he went.
“Lin Xi, Jiang Chi, working hard, huh?” Su Yang greeted us with a smile, his eyes kind.
“Hello, Senior!” I quickly responded. Jiang Chi merely grunted in acknowledgment, maintaining his aloofness.
“Lin Xi, how’s the draft of the poster I asked you about last time?” Su Yang turned to me, his smile capable of melting ice.
“It’s almost done! I’ll refine the details tonight and send it to you tomorrow!” I replied cheerfully.
“Thank you for your hard work,” Su Yang said, magically pulling out a beautifully wrapped small cake from his bag. “I’ve noticed you’ve been spending so much time in the library that you’ve lost some weight. Here, have some sugar to replenish your energy.”
“What? No, no! You’re too kind, Senior!” I exclaimed, flustered and waving my hands.
“Take it! Consider it an early treat from me!” Su Yang insisted as he placed the cake into my hands with a bright smile. “I’ll let you two geniuses get back to your studies!”
With that, Su Yang breezed away like a gust of wind, leaving me holding the fragrant little cake, feeling warmth spread through my palms. I stole a glance at Jiang Chi beside me and noticed he was staring at the cake in my hands. His brow furrowed slightly, and his gaze… seemed almost icy?
“Let’s go,” he said abruptly and strode ahead with long strides that were noticeably quicker than usual, the air around him suddenly feeling ten degrees colder.
“Hey? Jiang Chi! Wait for me!” I hurriedly jogged to catch up with him while cradling the cake.
He didn’t say another word along the way; it felt as if the air had frozen around us. I couldn’t help but wonder what was bothering him this time. Was he annoyed that I had been chatting with Senior Su Yang and wasting his precious time? The thought process of an academic genius was indeed beyond my comprehension.
When we reached the fork leading to our dorms, it was time to part ways.
“Um… Jiang Chi,” I called out to him. “Thanks for your explanation today.”
He paused and turned around. His gaze first landed on the cake in my hand for two seconds before slowly shifting to my face. “Mm.”
Then, without warning, he asked, “Do you really like sweet food?”
“Huh? Well… I guess it’s okay to have some occasionally,” I stammered, caught off guard by his sudden question.
He didn’t press further but looked deeply into my eyes with a complex expression that made my heart race before turning away and walking off without looking back. Watching him quickly disappear into the crowd left me even more confused. Today’s Jiang Chi was truly strange!
Back at the dormitory, as soon as Su Xiao saw the cake in my hands, she transformed into a gossip radar. “Oh wow! A love offering from Senior Su Yang? Looks like our gentle knight is finally making a move on you, little lamb!”
“Stop talking nonsense!” My face flushed as I scolded her. “Senior just wanted to check on his hardworking member!”
“Is that so?” Su Xiao drawled teasingly, raising her eyebrows. “But compared to Gentle Knight, doesn’t it seem like that Iceberg Vinegar King is more nervous about you?”
"What vinegar king? Who are you talking about?"
"Who else could it be? Jiang Chi, of course!" Su Xiao gestured excitedly. "I saw it clearly at the library entrance! When Su Yang gave you the cake, the look in Jiang Chi's eyes was something else—he practically looked like he wanted to kill that cake with his gaze! And then the way he walked away, as if he was being chased by a ghost! Trust me! With my extensive experience in reading sweet romance novels, this is definitely—he's jealous! The jealousy is off the charts!"
"Jealous? No way!" I nearly choked on my own saliva. "You must be reading too many novels, Su Xiao! He probably just thinks I'm being annoying!"
Even though I vehemently denied it, in a corner of my heart, that phrase "Iceberg Vinegar King" made my heart skip several beats uncontrollably, and a subtle sweetness began to spread within me. Jiang Chi… would he really be jealous because Senior Su Yang gave me a cake? That thought was too bold, too absurd, and far too… exhilarating.
I shook my head vigorously, trying to dismiss this ridiculous notion. It must be that I've been tackling too many physics problems lately; my brain is fried and starting to hallucinate. Yes, that must be it!
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