Chapter 1139: Power went out. Under Landun's instructions, he didn't tell Xiao Yu about his injury. He wanted to spare her worry. Moreover, if she knew that he had been injured precisely when he was determined to settle things with Shiyu, she would surely grip his ears tightly and give him a good scolding—something he certainly didn't want. Gripping someone's ears is quite painful. With all their playful quarrels and joyful spirits, time seemed to fly by. Landun and Shiyu's relationship flourished rapidly. That sharp encounter didn't create any rift between them; on the contrary, their bond grew stronger and more solid than ever! Wang Dapao, that solid and dependable fellow, naturally noticed everything. Yet, whenever it came to facing Lu Yun, he found himself at a loss, only able to watch in silent frustration as Lu Yun and Shi Yu played and laughed together. As time went on, their bond grew sweeter and sweeter, and Wang Dapao grew increasingly anxious. If Lu Yun truly succeeded in winning her over first, then bringing Shi Yu into his own circle in the future would surely become a much more difficult task. Shi Yu was pondering whether or not to tell Lu Yun about the fact that she had made Wang Dabao her little brother. Although she had a promise with Wang Dabao not to reveal this to anyone, Lu Yun had now become her genuine boyfriend—so close that they were practically inseparable. Telling Lu Yun about it might not really violate her promise with Wang Dabao. "Shi Yu couldn't help but laugh and scold, yet she always felt a bit uneasy if she didn't tell Lu Yun about Wang Dabao's matter. Women's intuition is naturally sharp, and lately she's been sensing that something significant was about to happen. Lu Yun shrugged, proudly boasting, "Don't get it wrong— it's you guys who've been won over by my charm, rushing to embrace me one after another. It's not as if I'm heartlessly pursuing one after another." Shi Yu rolled her eyes. Lu Yun's thick skin she'd long since learned to appreciate. At first, she'd found him rather unappealing, but since the incident in the small forest, she'd come to admire him more and more. What used to be seen as flaws in Lu Yun now seemed to have transformed into strengths. Since Po Yu used her mouth to help Lu Yun create that moment, she's been refusing to let Lu Yun touch her at all—not even a gentle stroke or a passing hand—ever since. This has left Lu Yun quite puzzled and frustrated, his inner feelings as restless as if cats were scratching him continuously. Now seeing Po Yu hesitate again, he knew she must have something important to say to him, but was too shy to speak it out. Was she about to explain why she'd been avoiding him these past few days? Suddenly, Lu Yun quietly placed his hand beneath the desk and gently moved it toward Po Yu's leg. Po Yu was wearing a flowing dress, and the sudden presence of Lu Yun's hand on her leg made her instantly eye him sharply, wanting to pull his hand away. "Please don't move, I'm really enjoying this right now. If you fidget or make any noise, and someone else notices, I won't be responsible at all," Lu Yun smiled awkwardly, his fingers greedily caressing her leg. Shi Yu felt a tremble in her heart, slightly uncomfortable under Lu Yun's actions. As Lu Yun had said, if they made any noise, they would surely be noticed by other classmates—especially Wang Dabao, who kept glancing over at her from time to time, making her feel rather annoyed. "Lu Yun, please stop it! We agreed that we'd only touch each other when no one was around. Now it's class time, and there are so many students here—don't treat me like this!" Shi Yu tried to pull away, but Lu Yun's persistent hands weren't easy to evade. Lu Yun withdrew his hand and fixed his gaze on Shi Yu with intense eyes. "Then tell me," he said, "what were you thinking about just now? You've been so distracted—don't you fear I'm making things up?" Shi Yu bit her lower lip, glancing briefly toward Wang Dabao with her peripheral vision. Yet though her movements were subtle, how could they escape Lu Yun’s keen eyes? Moreover, when Wang Dabao gave them a weak, half-hearted glance, Lu Yun instantly grasped the situation, and his anger surged instantly. He frowned, asking, “Shi Yu, has Wang Dabao been pursuing you?” Shi Yu was taken aback, not expecting Lu Yun to be so accurate. But now—should she reveal the truth to him? Seeing her hesitate, Lu Yun grew more certain that Shi Yu had indeed been caught in Wang Dabao’s persistent grip. His expression darkened sharply, and his voice turned icy: “Shi Yu, tell me the truth—or I’ll be furious.” “No,” Shi Yu hurried to object. Then, with determination, she recounted to Lu Yun everything—how he had teased her in class, how Wang Dabao had discovered it, and how, after class, he had used that as leverage to make her his girlfriend. She also revealed that Wang Dabao had taken on the role of her brother. Lu Yun was first furious. How could Wang Dabao, this clumsy man, dare to threaten Shi Yu? With his clumsy demeanor, he even expected Shi Yu to become his girlfriend—like a toad aspiring to eat swan meat! Lu Yun immediately intended to send Wang Dabao out of the classroom and give him a good beating. Yet, when he heard the final part—Wang Dabao had actually taken Shi Yu as his protégé—Lu Yun couldn’t help but softly chuckle. “Well, I never had a protégé before. In such a short time, you’ve already secured one. Shi Yu, you’re no ordinary person. From now on, you’ll have to look out for me. If anyone ever bothers me, you’ll have to send your protégé to defend me.” Shi Yu, flustered by Lu Yun’s teasing, blushed and gently pinched him, scolding, “Don’t you dare tear my mouth off! I’ve been worn down by his constant persistence—how can you still manage to laugh?” "Lu Yun put aside his playful demeanor and began to take the issue seriously. Honestly, he'd never thought Wang Dabao would catch him off guard like this. He'd better find a chance to give this solid fellow a good talking-to; otherwise, who knows—maybe this guy would feel empowered by the leverage he holds over both of them and suddenly threaten Shiyu again, which would be quite troublesome. "Lu Yun, don't get too heated," Shiyu said, noticing his growing seriousness. "He has the advantage of knowing our secrets. As long as you don't go too far, just don't provoke him." The two had only recently managed to grow close; they didn't want anything unexpected to happen between them because of Wang Dabao. Lu Yun nodded, indicating his agreement—though in his heart he had his own plans. Being caught by Wang Dabao wasn’t as simple as it first seemed. While Lu Yun’s thick skin might withstand the pressure, Shi Yu, after all, was a woman, and once the matter became public, it would undoubtedly affect her significantly. He wouldn’t allow any of his women to be threatened or treated unfairly. Still, Shi Yu’s arguments were valid—Wang Dabao, barefoot himself, naturally didn’t fear Lu Yun or Shi Yu, who were well-shod. Lu Yun furrowed his brows, realizing he needed a solid strategy; otherwise, this would remain a persistent concern. With a light smile, he said, “Don’t worry. I’m not so hasty. If I’m going to take action against him, I won’t do so without a solid plan. My man, after all, is still a bit of a rookie.” Upon hearing Lu Yun's explanation, Shi Yu felt reassured. She had always feared that Lu Yun might lose his temper and cause trouble for Wang Dabao, especially since she had made a promise to Wang Dabao not to reveal the fact that she had treated him as her younger brother. Now, by telling Lu Yun, she had broken that promise. If Wang Dabao found out, their relationship would surely sour, and then her and Lu Yun's interactions in class would no longer be concealable. Nevertheless, there were ways to resolve this matter. Should Wang Dabao truly be so stubborn as to disclose Lu Yun and Shi Yu's relationship to others, and if both of them refused to acknowledge it, Wang Dabao would be completely at a loss—indeed, he might even face strict criticism from the teachers for his persistent and disrespectful treatment of other students. However, given the large number of people and the constant chatter in the school, it was hard to imagine how Lu Yun and Shi Yu could have been falsely accused if they had not actually done anything improper in class. This very point was precisely what Lu Yun himself was most concerned about. After the evening study session, Shiyu was afraid that Lu Yun would keep pursuing her, so she giggled and slipped out of the classroom unnoticed. Lu Yun felt a bit helpless—this young girl was becoming increasingly difficult to handle. He realized he would have to act sooner rather than later, and couldn’t afford to let her slip away like this today. As students gradually left the classroom, only Lu Yun and Xiao Yu remained. Xiao Yu was the class monitor and held the key to the classroom door, so she was always the last one to leave after evening study sessions. Suddenly, the lights in the classroom flickered and then went out. Unaccountably, in the sudden darkness, a sharp cry rang out. Lu Yun hurried, "Xiao Yu, what's wrong?" and quickly made his way toward her seat. "I'm fine—just bumped my head on the edge of the table," Xiao Yu replied in the dark. Lu Yun arrived at her side, only relaxing once he had wrapped his arms around her body: "How careless of me! Where did I touch you? Let me rub it for you." In the darkness, Xiao Yu seemed to blush slightly, speaking softly, "I'm fine, it doesn't hurt anymore." Lu Yun detected a hint of reluctance in her voice and so comforted her, "Tell me what happened?" ... Ad-free. Fully text-accurate, first publication on novels. First published on 138看书网 - www.13800100.com. Your best choice! Search for novels by entering the book title plus "138看书网" on Baidu to find more accurate, fully text-accurate, first-edition novels. All available at |138看书网.