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?

Peichuan thought about it, the more upset he

rushed forward and pried both hands away from each

to put on a calm expression before complaining, “Just walk like normal people, will you? The two of you keep

that, Shen Peichuan

clenched his fist. He suspected that Shen Peichuan had feelings for Sang Yu when Shen Peichuan verbally opposed Wang

than Sang Yu. If I am not good enough for her, then he is definitely a poor suitor. Does he not

urged Shen Peichuan when he realized that the

eyelashes fluttered before she shifted her

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

cab. There were a lot parked by the door, so it was easy to get one. Wang Wen wanted to show that he was

fine,” replied Sang Yu, who didn’t want to

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

if she continued rejecting his

a cab and haggled over the price before gesturing for Sang Yu and Shen Peichuan to head over. Wang Wen opened the door for Sang Yu like a gentleman while saying, “Let’s leave the front seat for your friend. He’s injured and his wound might open if we

when Shen Peichuan cut in,

piece, Shen Peichuan dragged Sang Yu

Wang Wen was speechless.

be ridiculously cramped if Wang Wen got into the backseat as

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

had traveled for a while when Shen Peichuan suddenly asked, “Is the

really, it’s only about a hundred kilometers

Shen Peichuan nodded.

an hour later, the car stopped at the entrance of the village. Sang Yu wanted to pay for the

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 and have some extra money with

paid for the ride as

couldn’t say anything. The only thing he had with him was a dirty outfit, so he could only watch

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

Sang

Shen Peichuan nodded.

it really was just a trail of dirt. That being said, the

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

about six

 many children are playing on that

kid loudly when he saw them. A