When there was one minute left in the countdown, I desperately rushed to the elevator on the first floor of the library.

　　Unexpectedly, the elevator had just left.

　　"Too late." I gasped for breath, taking two steps at a time on the stairs, ignoring the occasional surprised glances from passersby.

　　The soreness in my legs indicated that my strength was nearly depleted, but I finally found Section A.

　　Where is Nanzhe? Anxiously, I searched for Nanzhe's figure in the crowded study room.

　　It was the first time I longed to see that face that usually subconsciously avoided me.

　　[Countdown, 10, 9...] The countdown, like a death sentence, caused my pupils to shrink suddenly, accelerating my pace as I searched through the crowd.

　　[8, 7...] After turning a corner, two figures by the window caught my attention.

　　The beautiful girl leaning against the window was leaning close to the young man beside her, smiling and pointing at the open books to ask questions.

　　Although I could only see the back of the young man's head, I instantly recognized him as Nanzhe.

　　[3, 2, 1...] When I was just a few steps away from Nanzhe, the countdown ended, and pain came as expected.

　　"Ugh..." I groaned in pain, and tears welled up uncontrollably in my eyes.

　　Nanzhe seemed to sense something and turned around, his previously lazy expression instantly stiffening when he saw me in tears.

　　He opened his mouth as if to say something, but I disregarded him and stepped forward, pressing my lips against the back of his head.

　　The soft and warm sensation spread from our touching lips, and in my blurred consciousness, I seemed to hear Nanzhe's breath momentarily heavy.

　　The intense pain slowly faded away.

　　Before I could regain my senses, I suddenly felt something soft entering between my teeth.

　　Realizing what it was, my eyes widened in astonishment, as if my pupils were shaking.

　　Did Nanzhe...

　　stick out his tongue?! However, he retracted it after just a few seconds.

　　After we separated, Nanzhe glanced at my lips with a slightly darkened gaze.

　　He turned around and said to Luo Wan, his voice hoarse, "I have some urgent matters to attend to, so I'll leave first." Then, in front of her, Nanzhe grabbed my hand and left the study room without looking back, leaving me still in a state of shock.

　　When I finally recovered, I realized that Nanzhe had brought me to an rarely visited lakeside of the Emerald Waters.

　　He held my hand as we sat on a bench by the lake, his narrow eyes slightly squinting.

　　"Explain." "Huh? Explain what?" I avoided eye contact, trying to play dumb and pass it off.

　　Nanzhe's lips formed a thin line, curving slightly with a smile that seemed like a smile but not quite.

　　"Last time, you said you mistook me because you weren't feeling well.

　　What about this time? Don't tell me you mistook me again.

　　Are we long-lost twin brothers separated at birth, me and Xu Jiahe?" I clenched my clothes corner and lowered my head, remaining silent.

　　How should I explain this? Should I say that you're the remedy for my heartache? "Kissing without explanation is irresponsible.

　　Qu Zhichu, what do you think of me?" Nanzhe's tone was somewhat cold.

　　Sensing his anger, I couldn't control my panic and said, "I absolutely didn't mean it.

　　I heard from my roommate that you and Luowan were in the library, so I came over without much thought...

　　After all, if I hesitated for even a second longer, I could have been seriously injured on the way." Nan Zhe was taken aback for a moment, then a faint laughter escaped his lips, "Are you jealous?" "I..." I hesitated for a long time, but in the end, I decided to tell him about the strange electronic sound, as making excuses wouldn't be a long-term solution.

　　Just as I was about to explain, my phone suddenly rang.

　　I unlocked the screen and saw the caller ID displaying "Xu Xuezhang? Xu Jiahe?" Nan Zhe slowly lifted his eyelids and looked at me.

　　I actually forgot that I had arranged to meet Xu Jiahe at the north gate.

　　My phone suddenly became like a hot potato, and I looked flustered for a few seconds.

　　Nan Zhe said, "Answer it on speakerphone." Under his gaze, my trembling finger pressed the answer button.

　　"Chuchu, the movie is about to start.

　　Are you still not at the north gate?" Xu Jiahe's clear voice came from the other end of the line.

　　Nan Zhe's expression turned cold.

　　His voice sounded indifferent, laced with a hint of mockery, "Qu Zhichu, I didn't expect that before you went to watch a movie with someone else, you found time to kiss me.

　　You're quite busy."