護花近衛 - 第122章 美好的校園時代 - 翰墨軒

Now that it was within reach, Wei Zhao wanted to throw himself into it with all his might. No more backbreaking labor like back home, no more tension and danger like in the war zones, no more heart-stopping moments on missions. Everything, every last thing, was so peaceful and easy. So Wei Zhao had rather come to like his present life.

Why hasn't that girl from the class next door passed by my window yet? Snacks in my mouth, manga in my hands, first love in my heart, childhood days... "..."

Back when he used to hear that song, Wei Zhao had always felt that such a life was terribly far away from him—that he and the people in the song belonged to two entirely different worlds. Just imagine... the girl from the class next door walking past his window, "..." and then a little something ambiguous blossoming between them... that ought to feel pretty great, right?

That was why Wei Zhao used to read all those rebirth novels, just to wallow in nostalgia. There was one, for instance, called *The Rebirth Chronicles of Chasing Beauty*, written by a fellow named Yunhai Shuku, which featured exactly this sort of pure, innocent campus life—something Wei Zhao could fondly reminisce over.

If his big sister and their employer Gu Pengzhan didn't object... then he really could try starting a pure and innocent romance... with Tang Zhi, say... or with Shen Yushu... Hm? Why on earth had he thought of that wicked girl?

Wei Zhao stole a glance at Shen Yushu. He had to admit it—Shen Yushu was beautiful, and she had a fine figure too... But the crucial problem was that she was his big sister's best friend. On second thought, better forget it... otherwise his big sister really would blow her top...

"Oh... whether you change or not, what business is that of mine? What do you mean, I don't like it? Suit yourself..." Gu Mengyao felt a surge of irritation at Wei Zhao's words. Any other boy, if she bought him a piece of clothing, would be only too delighted to wear it every single day. But Wei Zhao, of all people...

Gu Mengyao had meant to say, Of course I like you better in what you wore yesterday, but the words reached her lips and came out instead as the pride and self-respect of an elder sister. With a deep sigh in her heart, Gu Mengyao felt rather sorry for herself. She simply lacked Shu's boldness—that girl dared to say anything at all.

"Ha, then I'll wear it tomorrow."

Wei Zhao smiled.

"Yes, yes! Yao Yao, you told me last night—you said he looks really handsome in casual clothes too!" Shen Yushu cut in.

"Shu!" Gu Mengyao was about to explode. She had just been thinking how bold Shen Yushu was, and now this blabbermouth had gone and spilled the contents of their chat from the night before...

Wei Zhao glanced at Gu Mengyao in some surprise. He hadn't expected his big sister to have her moments of honesty too... As they were talking, Uncle Qing's car pulled up at the villa gate and honked twice. Gu Mengyao and Shen Yushu set down their chopsticks, picked up their schoolbags, and headed for the door.

Wei Zhao looked at the leftovers on the table. No need to clear them away right this moment—he trusted Uncle Qing would come by at noon to deal with it. So Wei Zhao picked up his schoolbag as well and left the villa with them.

This time Gu Pengzhan was absent, and Wei Zhao once again took the front passenger seat. The car started slowly and headed toward the school. Once they neared the campus, Wei Zhao was quite conscientious about it—he had Uncle Qing stop the car and got out.

Watching Wei Zhao's retreating figure, Shen Yushu said, "Yao Yao, the way you're going about this, you're not going to get any shield effect at all!"

"Let me think about it a while longer... suddenly having a boyfriend out of nowhere, I just can't quite accept it." Gu Mengyao shook her head, somewhat embarrassed. "Even if it's fake, other people don't know that." "But if people find out it's fake, then what's the point anymore..." Shen Yushu was speechless.