At the start, I tricked the school beauty, and ended up with twins?

"Xinyue, my hand is numb from you squeezing it..."

Gu Yu looked at Xinyue, puzzled.

But Lin Xinyue seemed not to hear him, her gaze fixedly meeting Qin Wanwan's.

Qin Wanwan didn't look away either.

One was the talented girl from Management College, Gu Yu's girlfriend.

The other was the school beauty from Medical College, a suitor of Gu Yu, a suitor for now, at least.

The two of them stood locked in a silent confrontation in Dai Zhengguo's office.

"Uh... Old Dai, did you set the AC to heating?"

Gu Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Ah, the AC in my office isn't on, is it?"

Mr. Dai looked helplessly at the smokeless battle between Qin Wanwan and Lin Xinyue.

Although he had never paid much attention, he had long known Qin Wanwan had a secret crush on Gu Yu.

At first, he even harbored the idea of pairing them up.

But later, after Gu Yu introduced Lin Xinyue to him, he shelved the thought.

He knew very well the kind of person Gu Yu was; Gu Yu would never forget an old love in favor of a new, especially knowing that this was Gu Yu's first love.

Everyone's first love is often dedicated and passionate; he didn't want to do anything that would harm their relationship.

Usually, when Qin Wanwan came to him with a problem, asking about Gu Yu's availability, he would make up excuses for Gu Yu, saying he was busy, had no time.

How could he not understand?
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With a teacher right in front of her, why would she bypass the teacher to ask the assistant about their problems?

"Sigh, Wanwan is also a good girl, but unfortunately, she met Gu Yu and Lin Xinyue," Mr. Dai sighed inwardly.

As his most prized student, he naturally did not wish for Qin Wanwan to be distracted by romantic entanglements and hinder her future.

Especially an unrequited love with a foreseen outcome.

Just as Gu Yu and Mr. Dai were guessing how long this silent battle between the women would last,

Unexpectedly, Qin Wanwan took the initiative to break the stalemate:

"Hello, I am Qin Wanwan, a student of Mr. Dai, and also a student of Assistant Gu."

Qin Wanwan smiled slightly, switched the folder to her other hand, and extended her right hand towards Lin Xinyue.

"Hello, I am Lin Xinyue, Gu Yu's girlfriend."

A flicker of triumphant pride crossed Lin Xinyue's eyes. Qin Wanwan's speaking first meant admitting defeat.

True enough, the light in Qin Wanwan's eyes dimmed a bit when she heard Lin Xinyue say she was Gu Yu's girlfriend.

She couldn't lie to herself; she had told herself time and again that she merely admired Gu Yu's medical skills, that she aimed to strive for excellence just like him.

But when faced with Gu Yu's girlfriend, she couldn't help but compare herself.

In this comparison, she stood no chance.

Lin Xinyue wielding just the title of Gu Yu's girlfriend had shattered her completely.

Their right hands clasped together.

Qin Wanwan actually felt Lin Xinyue's palm was somewhat damp.

Her defeated heart received a slight comfort.

It seemed Lin Xinyue, though appearing at ease, was also nervous.

Lin Xinyue, on the other hand, felt the roughness in Qin Wanwan's palm.

Several spots on her fingers and palm were chafed raw, exposing an abnormal whiteness, the result of washing her hands with disinfectant for prolonged periods.

Such hands, she had seen them on other doctors.

It seemed her opponent was also a very hardworking girl.

Lin Xinyue's hostility towards Qin Wanwan lessened slightly.

She respected every girl who fought hard for her future.

She saw her own past self in Qin Wanwan.

Striving to do everything to the best of one's ability.

"I've heard about you, the school beauty of Haidong University, a very outstanding young woman, and Assistant Gu is also an outstanding man. You two are very well-matched together."

Qin Wanwan's smile persisted.

Uttering these words, she felt her throat quiver.

Praising another girl in front of the man she liked, saying they were well-matched, was tough even for her strong psyche.

Yet, what else could she do but wish Guyu happiness?

She glanced at Gu Yu.

The man didn't even have his gaze on her.

"Thank you, you are also an outstanding young woman; I'm sure you'll find someone well-matched for you."

Lin Xinyue's voice softened a bit.

"..."

Gu Yu was dumbfounded. Weren't these two just at each other's throats?

How come they were suddenly blessing each other?

Could the pathways of a girl's mind really be so mystifying?

Judging by their confrontational stance just now, it wouldn't have been surprising to Gu Yu if they had come to blows.

But they had suddenly made peace?

Indeed, it's futile to guess a woman's thoughts; they're darn impossible to figure out!

"Mr. Dai, I'll be going now, need to get back to school and write my thesis."

After shaking hands with Lin Xinyue, Qin Wanwan turned to bid farewell to Dai Zhengguo.

"Mhm, hand in your initial draft as soon as possible."

Mr. Dai nodded.

Qin Wanwan walked past Gu Yu with her head down, and his gaze unconsciously followed her out the door.

When she turned the corner, Gu Yu distinctly saw her shoulders quiver slightly.

"Still looking? If you keep staring, your eyeballs are going to stick to her!"

Lin Xinyue reached out to pinch Gu Yu's ear.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Gu Yu quickly turned his head back.

"It's almost noon; what shall we eat later?"

Gu Yu hurriedly changed the subject.

Lin Xinyue rolled her eyes at him, then picking up on Gu Yu's distraction, said, "I want to eat the food you cook for lunch."

"Ah—"

Gu Yu's mouth gaped open, emitting a long, drawn-out note.