The idea of Zhang Shaoqing turning evil seemed impossible now.

A few days ago, his high fever and another instance of feminization were the punishments for following the dark plotline.

At least that’s what Ning Chu thought.

But just because Zhang Shaoqing didn’t turn evil doesn’t mean he has completely forgotten about his childhood friend.

Ning Chu was still a bit worried about Zhang Shaoqing’s mental state, concerned that he might do something drastic.

Just look at those news stories about people committing suicide after breakups…

Ning Chu only had two classes in the morning, but each class was almost two hours long.

By noon, when the dismissal bell rang, the teacher on the podium quickly grabbed his lesson plan and left the classroom even faster than the students.

The students rushed towards the doors, swarming together like zombies, crowding around the front and back exits.

Ning Chu picked up his textbooks and quickly glanced at his three roommates.

Wen Yang had listened attentively all morning and even took notes—definitely model student material.

Wang Jie spent both classes reading a novel, while Zhang Shaoqing played mobile games the entire time, occasionally glancing gloomily back at Ling Ling, all while spending a large amount of money on in-game purchases.

It’s nice to have money~

Ning Chu waited until the crowd at the door thinned out before heading outside.

The moment he moved, Wen Yang immediately followed.

Ning Chu caught a glimpse of Wen Yang’s gaze out of the corner of his eye.

The moment their eyes met, Wen Yang asked, “Want to go to the cafeteria together for lunch?”

“No, I’ve already ordered takeout.”

Wen Yang glanced at Wang Jie, thinking, Who are you talking to?

“Forget it, I’m too lazy to deal with the cafeteria crowd.”

Although Ning Chu was worried about Wen Yang being hit on by girls if left alone, he was even more worried about their friendship turning into something else.

No! It’s probably already changing!

If he weren’t still a guy, and Wen Yang didn’t have any reservations…

“Alright then,” Wen Yang said, looking a bit dejected, like a small dog that had been abandoned.

As the four of them passed by the cafeteria, Wen Yang, now alone, dejectedly walked toward its entrance.

Ning Chu looked back at Wen Yang’s retreating figure, bit his lip, and was about to head to the dormitory when he saw Zhang Shaoqing turning and walking in another direction.

What’s that guy up to?!

He frowned, feeling uneasy about Zhang Shaoqing.

Whether he was plotting something against Ling Ling or on the verge of an emotional breakdown after his failed relationship, Ning Chu couldn’t let Zhang Shaoqing out of his sight for long.

“You go back first,” Ning Chu instructed Wang Jie. “Remember to grab my takeout.”

“Sure.” Wang Jie mumbled as he continued walking forward, “Why is everyone acting so weird today…”

Maintaining a distance of two or three meters, Ning Chu followed Zhang Shaoqing into the sports field without any attempt to hide.

At noon, with the sun beating down and temperatures over 35 degrees Celsius, the field was almost completely deserted.

Zhang Shaoqing stopped on the rubber track and turned around, looking at Ning Chu’s worried face.

“You… really like to meddle, don’t you?”