Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 99: Crush

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

With Zheng Mo’s tomboyish personality, Wen Nian really could not associate her with the word ‘crush’.

Wen Nian had a better understanding of Zheng Mo’s thoughts. “Are you thinking about confessing?” she asked.

Zheng Mo pressed her lips together and nodded. Speaking slowly, she said, “Our families are neighbors. His parents are divorced, and he’s going to move overseas with his mother. I want to give myself a chance to confess my feelings. If we end up together, I will strive to get into the city where he is residing overseas for my college entrance examination.”

Hearing Zheng Mo’s firm words, Wen Nian already knew the ending of this confession. In her previous life, Zheng Mo was a prison guard in the country. This situation was mostly because she had enrolled in the country’s police academy.

Observing Zheng Mo’s nervous and hopeful expression as she prepared for the confession, Wen Nian knew she couldn’t dampen her enthusiasm. She wouldn’t stand in her way. There were countless things in life that one could only truly understand by experiencing them firsthand, and it would be unfair to deny someone the chance to try.

Wen Nian smiled and agreed, saying, “Can you wait for me for an hour? I have an hour of tutoring with Shen Jun.”

Zheng Mo playfully looked at Wen Nian and said with a teasing tone, “You made up quite fast, didn’t you?”

Wen Nian looked at Zheng Mo in confusion and asked, “Can you even tell that we had a conflict before?”

Zheng Mo rolled her eyes at Wen Nian and replied, “Last Wednesday, even though you two were still practicing together, it was evident that Shen Jun was in a sour mood. And you, well, you seemed like a downtrodden wife. I had planned to ask you about it after class, but I got caught up in something and forgot. Nevertheless, I figured Shen Jun couldn’t stay angry with you forever. I anticipated that you two would reconcile within a couple of days. Looks like I was right.”

Wen Nian looked a little uneasy. She glared at Zheng Mo and retorted, “Tsk! Who are you calling a downtrodden wife!”

Observing Zheng Mo’s confident expression, Wen Nian asked curiously, “How do you know that Shen Jun won’t stay angry for long?”

Zheng Mo gazed at Wen Nian, who seemed oblivious to the underlying dynamics. She wrestled with whether to express her belief that Shen Jun might have feelings for Wen Nian.

As an observer, Zheng Mo recognized that Shen Jun possessed remarkable qualities from the start. She believed that Wen Nian being in a relationship with him would contribute to her personal growth. Therefore, Zheng Mo held an optimistic outlook on their relationship, even though it had yet to transition from uncertain to promising.

However, Zheng Mo was concerned that revealing her insights might have unintended consequences, potentially damaging their relationship. She worried that her good intentions could inadvertently sabotage things. After pondering the matter, she opted to gauge Wen Nian’s perspective first. “It’s merely my intuition. What are your thoughts on Shen Jun?” she inquired.

Wen Nian tilted her head and pondered for a moment before responding seriously, “He’s someone with a strong presence!”

Curiously, Zheng Mo inquired, “Does he align with your ideal image of a partner?”

Wen Nian chuckled and replied, “It’s not really about compatibility. He and I come from two different worlds.”

Zheng Mo was determined not to give up and persisted in seeking a straightforward answer from Wen Nian.

Shen Jun possessed a combination of qualities that many girls would consider appealing: he was handsome, excelled academically, possessed impressive martial arts skills, had a high boyfriend potential, and came from a respectable family background. Objectively speaking, these attributes would align with the fantasies of most individuals regarding an ideal partner.

Despite Shen Jun’s attractive qualities, Wen Nian refrained from indulging in unrealistic fantasies. Ultimately, she responded directly, “No.”

Undeterred, Zheng Mo refused to give up and opted to make another attempt. “Why don’t you convince me? You’ve been using rationality to ponder for a while now, but feelings are inherently emotional. How about this? Listen to my thoughts and simply nod if you understand,” she proposed.

Wen Nian understood Zheng Mo’s intention, but observing her friend’s earnestness, she suppressed her laughter and nodded in agreement.

Zheng Mo locked eyes with Wen Nian and asked, “Now, imagine someone telling you that Shen Jun is your boyfriend! When you hear this news, does your heart race faster? Nod or shake your head. Pick one! Pick one!”

Wen Nian nodded subconsciously.

Zheng Mo smiled smugly. “Alright, the answer is out.”

Wen Nian frowned and responded, “This is a hint-based multiple-choice question. It doesn’t count at all.”

Zheng Mo smiled and said, “Stop resisting. There are many people who like him. It’s not a big deal if you are one of them. There’s no need to feel embarrassed.”

Wen Nian glanced at Zheng Mo and replied, “You can say whatever you want. Anyway, it doesn’t count. Let me go back for my tutoring session.”

With this, Wen Nian left.

When she returned to the classroom, Shen Jun was the only one left in the class. The two of them then started the tutoring session for today.

Shen Jun organized the textbooks according to his lecture order and then began tutoring Wen Nian.

Wen Nian was initially focused and attentive. However, as Shen Jun paused and began writing formulas on a sheet of paper, Wen Nian couldn’t help but gaze at his profile. Thoughts of Zheng Mo’s hypothesis resurfaced in her mind, causing her heart to race once more..