Stealing Your Heart

Wang Wen sat on a stool at the side. He had his elbows on his knees as he interlaced his fingers, and he sounded genuine when he said, “I fell for her ever since I met her. I later learn about how she came all the way to the village to be a teacher for free and realize that she uses her own money to buy study materials for the kids. That’s when I know that she is a kind and sweet woman. After spending some time with her, I confirmed that it isn’t an act. She is truly nice and has a kind soul.”

Wang Wen paused when he reached that part of the story. He took a deep breath before continuing, “She doesn’t really talk about her past, but I really want to get to know her. I also want to be there for her and become a man who can protect her and be her family.”

Despite hearing all that, Shen Peichuan was only focused on one point, “A-are the two of you dating?”

“To be specific, I am pursuing her. You’re her friend, and I’m sure you want her to be happy too, don’t you?” asked Wang Wen, who was examining Shen Peichuan’s expression closely.

Wang Wen was a pretty decent guy, and he was smart, but it would take a lot more than that to see through Shen Peichuan’s poker face.

For some reason, Shen Peichuan found himself relaxing when he heard about how Wang Wen was still courting Sang Yu. So they’re not in a relationship!

Shen Peichuan might be feeling better, but he had no intention of showing Wang Wen any mercy. The former dissed, “Of course I want her to be happy, but you are just a college student. Can you even afford to support yourself financially? How do you plan on taking care of her?”

“I will graduate in a year and find a job…”

“Talk to me after you have actually graduated and landed a job,” interrupted Shen Peichuan heartlessly.

“As a friend, you shouldn’t say something like that. You really should give her your blessings and be happy about her finding a partner…”

Just then, Sang Yu had dealt with the paperwork and returned at that moment. She asked, “What are you boys talking about?”

Shen Peichuan put on a crooked grin and replied, “It’s nothing. Can we leave now?”

“Yeah,” answered Sang Yu with a smile.

Wang Wen got up and stood beside Sang Yu. The former grinned at Shen Peichuan and said, “You’re a guest, and we should lead the way as the host. This way.”

Wang Wen held Sang Yu’s hand and led the way with her.

Sang Yu was taken aback. She stared at Wang Wen and blurted, “You…”

Wang Wen hushed as he inched closer and whispered, “You held my hand without permission earlier, so I’m returning the favors.”

Sang Yu was a little uncomfortable about it. She explained, “I was just… I mean, the situation was…”

“Regardless of the situation, you still held my hand. You must return this favor and put on an act for me as well,” said Wang Wen with a smile.

Shen Peichuan’s heart felt heavy when he glared at the way Wang Wen held Sang Yu’s hand. Shen Peichuan kept wondering, Why isn’t Sang Yu pushing the guy away? Does she have feelings for that man? What’s so good about a youngster like him? And what’s with that expression on her face?

more Shen Peichuan thought about it, the

hands away from each other. Sang Yu stared

on a calm expression before complaining, “Just walk like normal people, will you? The two of you keep blocking the entire path when

Shen Peichuan

Peichuan verbally opposed Wang

than Sang Yu. If I am not good enough for her, then he is

Shen Peichuan when he realized that the two

shifted her gaze downwards and

he hurried to Sang Yu’s side as well. The corridor

were a lot parked by the door, so it was easy to get one. Wang Wen wanted to

Yu, who didn’t want to trouble

that. Besides, I told you. You don’t have to be that polite to me. We’ve known each other for a while

seem pretentious if she continued rejecting his offer, so she nodded and said, “Alright then. Thank

haggled over the price before gesturing for Sang Yu and Shen Peichuan to head over. Wang Wen opened the door for Sang Yu like

it made sense, and she was about to agree to it when Shen Peichuan cut in, “I’m

saying his piece, Shen Peichuan dragged Sang Yu and got into the

Wang Wen was speechless.

the backseat, so it would be ridiculously cramped if Wang Wen got into the backseat as well. Hence, Wang Wen had no choice but

journey, Wang Wen would repeatedly check the backseat, whereas Shen Peichuan remained quiet. The latter only stared out the

when Shen Peichuan suddenly asked,

it’s only about a hundred

Shen Peichuan nodded.

village. Sang Yu wanted to pay for the cab, but Wang Wen refused to let

spare cash with you, and you’ll have to go back to school in a couple of days. You’ll need to spend a lot of money then. I taught many online classes last week

for the ride as she

anything. The only thing he had with him was a

he was also the poorest at that moment. That made it

said Sang Yu

Shen Peichuan nodded.

it really was just a trail of

at the school up ahead and shared, “That is the village’s school. I

with about six or seven classrooms. A

since many children are playing on

he saw them. A number of kids hurried over upon hearing