Wen Ke’an could feel Gu Ting’s hand on her waist gradually loosening. Instinctively, she looked up at him and saw Gu Ting’s eyes filled with a smile.
Wen Ke’an: “Why are you laughing?”
Gu Ting: “I didn’t expect there would be a day when you’d think I was young.”
“………”
After saying this, Gu Ting realized the potential ambiguity and possible misunderstanding, so he added, “I mean, young in age.”
“………”
At the end of May, the school was preparing to hold a sports meet, and the class sports representative began to get busy, mobilizing classmates to participate in various competitions.
Wen Ke’an didn’t want to participate, so she straightforwardly joined the cheerleading squad with Qi Qing.
Although Wen Ke’an and Qi Qing weren’t in the same class, their classes were close enough that they often saw each other.
Compared to becoming an athlete, joining the cheerleading squad was indeed more relaxed. However, even the cheerleaders had to rehearse before the sports meet. The practice sessions were usually held during the big break in the afternoons.
“Why is it so hot!”
During an afternoon practice, Qi Qing squinted at the blazing sun and sighed, “This is too hard. If I had known, I would have just signed up for something like javelin or shot put.”
Wen Ke’an paused at Qi Qing’s words, then turned to look at Qi Qing’s small frame and seriously asked, “Can you handle shot put?”
“Hahaha, I was just kidding! I might manage, but I wouldn’t throw far. It’s the participation that counts!” Qi Qing replied with a laugh.
As she spoke, Qi Qing pulled a bottle of sunscreen spray from her backpack. “Want some, An’an? It’s not good to get sunburned!”
“Mm.” Wen Ke’an nodded.
The cheerleading squad had over forty girls, who practiced for more than half an hour each afternoon. As the sports meet approached, their practice sessions extended by another fifteen minutes.
With summer almost here, the weather was very hot. Although the afternoon sun wasn’t as harsh as at noon, prolonged exposure still felt uncomfortable.
Within less than half an hour of training, many girls’ faces were dotted with sweat, accompanied by their sighs.
Seeing this, the female PE teacher overseeing the training sent someone to buy several boxes of ice water for the field.
“Finally, it’s over!”
As the training session ended, Qi Qing expressed her relief beside Wen Ke’an but then heard a boy shouting from not far away.
“Come here, there’s ice water to drink!”
In an instant, a crowd of girls swarmed over.
The playground had not only cheerleaders but also students running or jumping during the break. Seeing the ice water, many students went over to grab a bottle.
When Wen Ke’an and Qi Qing arrived, both boxes of ice water had been emptied.
“Why is there none left?” Qi Qing said, feeling a bit down.
It turned out that several PE teachers had bought water, and soon a student brought another box.
Wen Ke’an and Qi Qing hadn’t walked too far, so they headed over once more.
Just now, Wen Ke’an was taken aback for a moment; the person carrying the water this time was actually Ji Xingran.
Ji Xingran is very good-looking and has many girls who like him at school.
He had just set down the water when a group of girls gathered around him.
“Give me one, please!”
Wen Ke’an wasn’t standing very close to him originally, though she wanted to grab a bottle of water because she was quite thirsty.
But since Ji Xingran was standing in front of the water box, Wen Ke’an hesitated and didn’t go over.
Unexpectedly, Wen Ke’an didn’t go over, but Ji Xingran walked toward her instead. He was holding a bottle of cold water, “Do you want it?”
Ji Xingran handed the water to Wen Ke’an.
Wen Ke’an looked down and took a step back instinctively, “No, thanks.”
“……….”
Ji Xingran seemed like he wanted to say something, but before he could speak, Qi Qing came back with a bottle of water, “I wanted to grab one for you, but each person could only take one.”
Qi Qing noticed Ji Xingran and said, Ji Xingran lowered his gaze and turned away.
Qi Qing hesitated for a moment and asked, “Do you know Ji Xingran?”
“Yes, but we’re not very close,” Wen Ke’an replied.
After Wen Ke’an answered, she noticed Gu Ting standing under the big tree by the playground.
The wind gently blew against the boy’s school uniform. Wen Ke’an gazed at him in a daze for a moment.
“I have to go now,” Wen Ke’an turned and told Qi Qing.
Qi Qing noticed Gu Ting standing not far away and laughed, “Alright, go ahead!”
Gu Ting knew she would be thirsty if she sweats, so he usually prepared her favorite drink ahead of time, either here or by the school gate, waiting for her.
When Wen Ke’an approached, she looked at the drink in Gu Ting’s hand with surprise, “It’s cola!”
Seeing the cola, Wen Ke’an immediately brightened up, “Why are you being so nice today?”
Gu Ting looked down at her happy face and teasingly asked, “Wasn’t I good before?”
Wen Ke’an, focused on the cola, replied absent-mindedly, “You were always super nice.”
“Open it for me.”
“……….”
Wen Ke’an really liked cola, but drinking too much is bad for her health, so Gu Ting rarely let her drink it before.
The cola was cold and refreshing.
After finishing it, Wen Ke’an looked up at Gu Ting, “When did you get here?”
Gu Ting thought for a moment, “Just when that boy offered you water.”
“……….”
Wen Ke’an fell silent strategically, but Gu Ting’s curiosity wasn’t easy to dodge.
In the next moment, Wen Ke’an heard Gu Ting ask, “Why didn’t you take it?”
“I was scared,” Wen Ke’an murmured.
“Hmm?”
Wen Ke’an looked up at Gu Ting and sighed dramatically, “Because my guy is a big jar of vinegar.”
(TL/n: She mean he’ll get grumpy or sour like a vinegar)
“……….”
The sports event would start on Thursday, spanning two days.
On Wednesday afternoon, the school scheduled the final rehearsal for the opening ceremony.
Since this rehearsal was formal, the cheerleading members received their uniforms: a pink and white top and a short skirt.
Wen Ke’an just came out from the changing room and saw Gu Ting patrolling.
As a student council member, Gu Ting had many tasks.
Seeing Gu Ting, Wen Ke’an instinctively covered her exposed waist with her hands.
The top was quite short, revealing her navel.
Wen Ke’an felt a bit uncomfortable, but since everyone wore the same outfit, she had no choice.
Gu Ting approached, his eyes on her waist, “Wearing this?”
“Yes,” Wen Ke’an responded softly.
She thought Gu Ting might say more or be unhappy, but he didn’t discuss the topic further. He talked about other things, gave her a few reminders, and left.
Though Wen Ke’an found Gu Ting’s behavior a bit unusual, she didn’t think much of it until after the rehearsal. The cheerleaders received news that they had to change uniforms.
The new uniforms baffled the cheerleading team members.
Qi Qing took out a piece of clothing and exclaimed, “Is this really a cheerleading outfit? It’s way too conservative!”
The new uniform wasn’t unattractive, but it looked more like a dress than a cheerleading uniform.
“No way, it’s the teacher’s decision. I heard it’s the guidance director who insisted on the change,” the cheerleading captain sighed. “Everyone, try on the new uniforms to see if they fit.”
Wen Ke’an saw Gu Ting at the school gate after school in the afternoon.
“Is this uniform related to you?” Wen Ke’an walked up to Gu Ting, lifted the cheerleading uniform in his hand, and asked softly.
“Yes,” Gu Ting said. “I had them changed.”
Wen Ke’an asked, puzzled, “But aren’t you in charge of discipline? How can you manage this too?”
“Yesterday, the student council president resigned, and the guidance director asked me to take over,” Gu Ting paused, then continued, “I initially didn’t want to do it because it seemed troublesome.”
Although Gu Ting didn’t finish his sentence, Wen Ke’an already understood. “You agreed to be the student council president because it allows you to manage the cheerleading uniforms?”
Gu Ting smiled, “I just suddenly realized that being the student council president suits me.”
Thursday morning, the sports day officially began.
Wen Ke’an had already changed into the new skirt. The new skirt was very conservative, not showing the waist, and the hem was very long, ensuring there would be no wardrobe malfunctions no matter how they jumped.
As the cheerleading team, the first group to enter, stepped onto the field, the students erupted in excitement.
Firstly, because many of the girls in the cheerleading team were very pretty, and secondly, because of the uniforms.
Standing next to Gu Ting, Xie Hongyi couldn’t help but voice his thoughts, “Yesterday’s uniforms were so nice, why did they change to this? It’s so old-fashioned, no energy at all. What a bizarre taste, having the cheerleading team wear this haha!”
As he spoke, Xie Hongyi suddenly saw Wen Ke’an in the team.
He quickly corrected himself, “Only someone with sister-in-law’s looks could pull off this outfit. She really looks good in anything!”
Gu Ting’s gaze was fixed on Wen Ke’an, “I think it looks pretty good.”
The sports day opening ceremony lasted for over an hour. With the sound of a gunshot, the sports day officially began.
The first event was the 100-meter sprint. The cheerleading team got into position to cheer for the athletes.
Wen Ke’an initially stood on the platform but then received a message to go down to the field, along with Qi Qing.
Wen Ke’an and Qi Qing had just stepped off the platform when they were almost bumped into by a boy carrying a class flag.
The boy was in a hurry, running forward with the flag obstructing his vision, so he didn’t see Wen Ke’an and Qi Qing on the side.
Wen Ke’an reacted quickly, immediately stopping and pulling Qi Qing along after noticing the potential collision.
“Watch out! How can you run without seeing where you’re going?” Qi Qing almost stumbled and said angrily after steadying herself.
Wen Ke’an glanced at the boy with the flag and unexpectedly saw Ji Xingran nearby.
Possibly out of politeness, Wen Ke’an had just averted his gaze when he heard Ji Xingran approach and softly ask, “Are you okay?”
“We’re fine,” Qi Qing replied before Wen Ke’an could say anything.
After Wen Ke’an and Qi Qing left, students who witnessed the scene started whispering amongst themselves.
“Wow, do you think those two might really be a thing?”
“I heard that Wen Ke’an used to have a crush on Ji Xingran. I wonder if it’s true?”
“I must say, they do make a good-looking pair.”
The sports meet became a hub of gossip. Most students had nothing to do besides writing for the broadcasting room, chatting, eating, and casually watching the competitions.
The rumors about Wen Ke’an and Ji Xingran eventually reached Gu Ting’s ears after being retold by countless people.
While Wen Ke’an was resting backstage, she saw Gu Ting approaching her.
Today, Gu Ting looked quite serious. He was wearing his school uniform with a red armband indicating his student council membership.
With his deep-set features and handsome look, he immediately caught the attention of many female students.
“The Discipline Department is here. Better not talk,” one of the cheerleaders resting with Wen Ke’an whispered.
Gu Ting didn’t pay attention to anyone else. He walked straight to Wen Ke’an, “Come with me for a moment.”
He led her to an inconspicuous corner with no surveillance at the stairwell of the teaching building. With all the students at the sports field, the teaching building was unusually quiet today.
“Let me guess, is this about the rumors with Ji Xingran?” Wen Ke’an looked up at him and asked softly.
Gu Ting replied, “Who’s Ji Xingran?”
Upon seeing his expression, Wen Ke’an knew her jealous partner couldn’t hold back.
She had heard today’s rumors too since many had come to ask her about her relationship with Ji Xingrán. Wen Ke’an had tried hard to dispel the rumors, but they still reached Gu Ting’s ears.
Feeling somewhat helpless, Wen Ke’an smiled. She approached him, cupped his face with her hands, and teasingly rubbed his cheeks, saying, “You’re really insecure about your own charm, aren’t you?”
Wen Ke’an hugged Gu Ting’s neck, suggesting he bend down. Gu Ting instinctively placed a hand on her waist and obediently bent down.
Then, Wen Ke’an kissed the corner of his mouth and whispered with a smile, “The secret is, I can’t resist your charm at all.”
When Wen Ke’an returned, Jin Ming had been looking for her for a while. Finally seeing her, Jin Ming sighed in relief, “An’an, where did you go? The student council was checking for people and I was scared to death.”
“I had some matters to attend to,” Wen Ke’an said softly, feeling a bit uneasy.
As Wen Ke’an lowered her head, Jin Ming noticed the red mark on her neck, “What’s wrong with your neck? Did a mosquito bite you?”
“Yes,” Wen Ke’an replied quietly, not daring to look at Jin Ming.
“There are so many mosquitoes now. I have some mosquito repellent; I’ll get it for you,” Jin Ming said, turning to fetch it.
“No need,” Wen Ke’an’s ears turned red, “It’s not very itchy.”
Jin Ming was silent for a moment.
Jin Ming glanced at Wen Ke’an’s neck several times, making Wen Ke’an feel embarrassed.
“I understand,” Jin Ming suddenly said.
Wen Ke’an didn’t dare to speak. She saw Jin Ming glance back at the podium where Gu Ting was.
Then, with admiration, Jin Ming said, “This is at school, you guys are pretty bold.”
Wen Ke’an’s neck was very fair, even though the mark Gu Ting left was low enough that her clothes could cover it a little, many noticed it. In just an hour, four to five classmates had asked if a mosquito bit her neck.
Wen Ke’an became increasingly upset as he thought about it. During the cheerleaders’ break, he angrily sought out Gu Ting.
Gu Ting was on the podium dealing with matters alongside Xie Hongyi. When Xie Hongyi saw Wen Ke’an approaching, he generously said, “You two seem to have something to discuss. Go ahead, I can handle things here.”
After not knowing where they went, Gu Ting returned in less than ten minutes.
It was obvious that Gu Ting was in a very good mood.
“Brother Ting, you…” Xie Hongyi was puzzled about what had happened to Gu Ting. As soon as he began to ask, he noticed a hickey on the left side of Gu Ting’s neck and a bite mark on the right.
Both marks were deliberately placed in conspicuous spots.
Xie Hongyi was shocked. “You two…”
Before Xie Hongyi could finish, Gu Ting asked, “Do you have any insect repellent?”
Xie Hongyi replied, “What?”
Gu Ting touched his neck lightly and said, “I got bitten.”
“…”
