With chilly fingers, he lifted my chin and leaned down, pressing his lips against my pale ones.

　　The overwhelming pain receded, and I felt like a dying fish being placed back into the ocean, rejuvenated.

　　Warm breath brushed against my nose as I trembled and opened my eyes, seeing Nan Zhe's long and delicate eyelashes hanging down.

　　The sunlight shone through a crack, illuminating his eyelids and nose bridge.

　　My heart skipped a beat.

　　Memories of the dream and the previous two kisses played in my mind.

　　Oh no, what would I do if I suddenly realized that my sworn enemy is attractive? "Okay...

　　that's enough," I lightly pushed against Nan Zhe's chest, but it didn't budge.

　　Kissing him again would be impolite.

　　Nan Zhe slightly lifted his eyelids, inadvertently revealing a hint of desire.

　　He sensed that my complexion had improved significantly and a moment of understanding flashed in his eyes.

　　However, he didn't release me as I had hoped.

　　Instead, he placed his hand on the back of my head, pried open my teeth, and engaged in a forceful kiss, stealing away my breath.

　　"Mmm..." I let out a surprised sound.

　　This was no longer a dream.

　　Nan Zhe was kissing me passionately in a sober state.

　　Images of him and Luo Wan together in online forums flashed through my mind.

　　Guilt, anger, and bitterness flooded my heart.

　　I forcefully pushed him away.

　　"I'm sorry, I can actually explain everything, but continuing...

　　wouldn't be fair to Luo Wan." I grew more uncertain as I spoke.

　　Oh my god, what have I done? Nan Zhe wiped his moist lips in a calm and composed manner, his voice low and hoarse.

　　"What does it have to do with Luo Wan?" "Aren't you two dating?" I asked, meeting his dark gaze.

　　His eyes penetrated mine, his tone slightly grave as he called me by my full name.

　　"Qu Zhichu." "Yes?" It felt as if I was back to when he used to tutor me before the college entrance exams.

　　Whenever he called me by my full name, I would instinctively straighten my back.

　　"Do I come off as a scumbag who has a girlfriend and still kisses other people in your eyes?" "Um...

　　isn't that the case?" I immediately regretted my words after saying them and covered my mouth.

　　Help, I swear I didn't mean that.

　　It's just a bad habit of following along with his words.

　　A "good habit" I've developed over the years with my sworn enemy.

　　Nan Zhe laughed in anger.

　　"Why would you think that I have that kind of relationship with Luo Wan?" "Uh, because...

　　there were many photos of the two of you together on the school forum, and everyone said you were dating." I spoke honestly.

　　"You believe gossip instead of coming directly to ask me?" I couldn't help but pout.

　　"But you blocked me, I couldn't find you at all." He lowered his head and rubbed his forehead, speaking softly.

　　"I was wrong." I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

　　"What?" Could it be that Nanzhe is apologizing? "Blocking you was my mistake, I admit I wasn't rational at the time, but I added you back the next day.

　　Also, there's nothing going on between me and Luowan," he repeated, explaining one word at a time.

　　After realizing that he had blocked me, I never tried to contact Nanzhe again.

　　However, he unexpectedly added me back.

　　But I was still curious, "I thought you blocked me because of Luowan, since you're not in a relationship, why did you do that?" We had been at odds for over ten years, breaking ties completely.

　　"Qu Zhi Chu, how did you manage to get into Z University?" Nanzhe stared at me, his eyes filled with suspicion.

　　"So dumb." Me: ?