Although Yu Jiaxin said this, her eyes still involuntarily and stealthily drifted toward Lin Xuan behind her.
Seeing Lin Xuan's slightly worried gaze directed at the empty seat beside him, Yu Jiaxin panicked!
At that moment, she genuinely panicked!
Could Lin Xuan have fallen for Ling Yinluo? Is that why he lost interest in her?
Thinking about it, it was entirely possible. Previously, she could ignore his kindness and reject his confession simply because she knew he liked her.
But things were different now. If he had truly fallen for Ling Yinluo, what importance would she hold for him anymore?
Yet why? He had only confessed to her a few days ago. How could he suddenly fall for Ling Yinluo after just a few days?
Could it be that night?
Yu Jiaxin suddenly recalled the evening when Lin Xuan came to her with a bouquet of roses to confess his feelings, only to be rejected. As he walked home in a dazed haze, she seemed to catch a glimpse of Ling Yinluo's figure.
At the time, she hadn't paid it any mind. But looking at it now, after she rejected Lin Xuan, Ling Yinluo must have comforted him in his sorrow, and that was how Lin Xuan came to fall for Ling Yinluo!
A thought popped into Yu Jiaxin's mind right then and there.
Lin Xuan was only allowed to like her! She had to win him back!
She felt reluctance and grievance, but even more so, regret.
If she were given another chance, she definitely wouldn't turn down Lin Xuan's confession.
For all these years, even a fool could tell whether Lin Xuan's feelings for her were genuine; she had simply chosen to play dumb all along.
Only when truly losing him did she feel regret, but what use was that?
After class, Lin Xuan flipped through the phone numbers saved on his device, but couldn't find Ling Yinluo's number anywhere.
He suddenly remembered that once, to prove his sincerity to Yu Jiaxin, he had deleted the phone numbers and QQ numbers of every single girl in the class right in front of her!
Yet back then, Yu Jiaxin had merely glanced at him coldly, remarking that Lin Xuan was far too childish and that she didn't like such childish people!
Now he had a real headache on his hands. How was he supposed to get in touch with Ling Yinluo?
"Zhao Tianxiang, do you have Ling Yinluo's phone number?"
Lin Xuan walked over to Zhao Tianxiang's desk and asked.
"Ling Yinluo?! Why are you suddenly asking about her? Could it be that you've really taken a fancy to her?"
Zhao Tianxiang glanced at Ling Yinluo's seat and noticed she wasn't in today, which explained why Lin Xuan was asking.
"What's wrong with checking on my savior? Stop letting your imagination run wild, kid. I just noticed she wasn't here, so I wanted to ask if something happened."
"Savior? What's this about?"
Zhao Tianxiang became even more bewildered. When on earth had Ling Yinluo become Lin Xuan's savior?
Lin Xuan then recounted the incident where he fell into the river and was rescued by Ling Yinluo.
"You fell into the river? And got saved by a damsel in distress? Wait, no—a damsel saving a hero? Is that even real?"
"Not to lecture you, Xuanzi, but during summer vacation last year I told you to come learn how to swim with me. You said you were too busy preparing a gift for Yu Jiaxin and didn't have time. Now you see? When it counts, certain skills can actually save your life!"
"Thank goodness classmate Ling Yinluo risked her life to pull you out, or you'd be pushing up daisies by now!"
"Alright, cut the lecturing. Do you have her contact info or not?"
Lin Xuan's face darkened.
"Let me check. I think I do."
Zhao Tianxiang began flipping through his phone.
"Found it! When the class went on that group trip last time, I collected everyone's phone numbers. I'll send it to you!"
As the class monitor, Zhao Tianxiang usually kept records of such things.
As soon as he got Ling Yinluo's number, Lin Xuan impatiently dialed it.
"Hello? Who is this, please?"
On the other end of the line, Ling Yinluo asked in confusion, looking at the unfamiliar number.
"Is that Yinluo? It's Lin Xuan."
Hearing Lin Xuan's voice, Ling Yinluo felt a sudden, inexplicable wave of happiness.
Having been desk-mates with Lin Xuan for three years, Ling Yinluo actually harbored some feelings for him. However, because Lin Xuan had always been completely devoted to Yu Jiaxin, she had never initiated contact with him.
"Ah? Lin Xuan! Is there something you need me for..."
"I saw you weren't in class. Did something happen?"
Lin Xuan asked anxiously. In truth, he was terrified that Ling Yinluo's pneumonia hadn't fully cleared up! In his past life, Ling Yinluo had passed away from a lung infection. Surely history wouldn't repeat itself after his rebirth?
Was he worried about her?!
Ling Yinluo felt a mixture of nervousness and delight.
"No... My family is moving today! So I asked the teacher for a day off! I'll be back in class tomorrow."
"Oh... That's a relief. I thought something had happened to you."
Lin Xuan finally set his anxious mind at ease.
"Ah? Are you worried about me?"
Ling Yinluo asked shyly.
"If I wasn't worried, why would I call? Glad you're okay, see you tomorrow then!"
"Mmhmm!"
After hanging up the phone, Ling Yinluo's heart pounded wildly. What was happening to her?
"Xiaoluo, who was that on the phone?"
It was her mother, Zhong Li, asking. Why was her daughter's face all red just from answering a phone call?
From the sound of it earlier, it seemed to be a male classmate. Could her daughter be engaging in puppy love?
"Oh, I took a day off today, and a classmate called to ask if something came up."
"Was it a boy?"
"Yeah, my desk-mate."
"Xiaoluo, you're in your final year of high school now, which is a crucial time. Mom doesn't want you getting distracted by other things. Now is not the time for you to date. Once you get into college, Mom won't have any objections if you want to date then."
"Ah? Mom, you've got it wrong, I'm not dating! He was just asking out of normal concern!"
Ling Yinluo hurriedly explained.
"That's good! Mom isn't old-fashioned, and I won't interfere too much in things between young people, but the college entrance exam is right around the corner. Once you get into a good university, Mom won't object even if there's someone you like!"
"Alright, Mom, I know!"
Ling Yinluo's face flushed red.
"Right, let's hurry up and pack. Once we get to the new place, it'll be much more spacious than here."
Today was a good day for the Ling family because they were finally moving into a home of their own.
The Ling family wasn't particularly wealthy, but her parents were hardworking. Through years of accumulation, they had finally saved enough money to buy a house.
Learning that nothing was wrong with Ling Yinluo, Lin Xuan finally relaxed completely.
Yu Jiaxin had been secretly eavesdropping from her seat as Lin Xuan called Ling Yinluo.
Hearing Lin Xuan show such care and concern for Ling Yinluo, Yu Jiaxin felt anger flare up within her. She was actually feeling jealous of Ling Yinluo!
In the past, it was always other people who felt jealous of her; there had never been a time when she envied anyone else.
Ever since she was little, wherever she went, people treated her like the stars surrounding the moon. Even the girls curried favor with her because of her family connections.
Now that Lin Xuan had stopped acting like a lapdog, she inexplicably felt a unique sense of attraction toward him.
You have to hand it to them—it is completely impossible to understand the minds of women.
They always display an intense interest in the people or things they cannot obtain.