The progress bar dropped back to forty percent and hasn't moved since. Li Jun progressed from the first year to the third year, while Pei Lu completed his postgraduate studies and chose to stay on as a teacher.
He still regularly visited Li Jun's home to provide tutoring, but for two whole years, the progress bar remained as steady as a rock, without any movement whatsoever.
Pei Lu was troubled; ever since Li Jun suddenly confessed two years ago and he ran away, their interactions had become very strange.
He entered this world for Li Jun, and even though their previous relationship had been awkward, he couldn't cut ties with Li Jun after going through everything. So, once the situation had passed, he had to gather the courage to approach again. However, Li Jun's attitude towards him hadn't changed from before; he would politely address him as a teacher and attend classes with him. But Pei Lu couldn't help but feel that, in Li Jun's heart, that incident hadn't been forgotten.
Several times, the way Li Jun looked at him sent shivers down his spine.
What was more, during these two years, Pei Lu had tried every means to be good to Li Jun, hoping to gradually influence and change some of Li Jun's dangerous thoughts. But there had been no progress whatsoever.
Li Jun was like a stubborn rock, impervious to his efforts.
Pei Lu's hair had turned white with worry.
666 even mocked him, "If you just strip naked and lie on Li Jun's bed, he'll probably agree to anything."
"...," Pei Lu had grown numb to 666's occasional taunts. He folded clothes while mumbling, "It's Aunt Wen's birthday. What gift should I get for her?"
666 paused for a moment and hesitated, "How about flowers?"
"I've already ordered flowers, but what about a gift?" Pei Lu scratched his head, unsure of what to choose.
Pei Lu got along well with Wen Wan's from the first meeting, and as they spent more time together, Wen Wan treated him like a second son. Pei Lu was likable in appearance and had a good personality, fulfilling Wen Wan's wish to have a considerate son. She always included a gift for Pei Lu in everything, even when she went to the Hongfu Temple to pray for Li Jun, she would remember to light a candle for Pei Lu.
Pei Lu was a grateful person. Since Wen Wan had treated him so well, he couldn't just accept it without reciprocating.
After tidying up the house, Pei Lu took his wallet and prepared to go to the mall to pick out a birthday gift for Wen Wan.
The mall was huge, with various shops lining the corridors, leaving Pei Lu feeling overwhelmed. He stood at the mall's entrance, a bit lost.
Someone behind him tapped him on the shoulder, "Xiaoyue?"
"Qingqing," Pei Lu turned around and was a bit surprised to see her, "Are you here to buy a gift for Aunt Wen too?"
Qingqing swung the shopping bag in her hand and said, "I just finished shopping and then saw you. Why are you standing here foolishly?"
Pei Lu felt embarrassed, "I don't know what to buy."
Qingqing teasingly looked at him, "Do you want me to help?"
.........
"After leaving the mall, it had already been two hours. Pei Lu had almost lost half his life, slumping in the back seat of the car, his expression blank, eyes lifeless. On the contrary, Wen Qingqing was full of energy, sitting in the driver's seat, and with a press of her foot, the red sports car glided away...
By the time they arrived, most of the others had already gathered. Today was Wen Wan's birthday, and she was dressed in a dark red cheongsam, her hair piled up high, giving her an extra touch of mature charm.
'Little sis, happy birthday,' Wen Qingqing enthusiastically hugged Wen Wan.
Wen Wan patted her head and noticed the somewhat shy Pei Lu, who had arrived a step behind. 'Xiaoyue, did you come with Qingqing?'
Pei Lu nodded. 'We happened to meet,' he handed over the gift in his hand and said earnestly, 'Happy birthday.'
Wen Wan smiled, accepted the gift and placed it aside, then patted the seat next to her, inviting him to sit. Among those present were Wen Wan's friends, all of them beautiful and elegant. Pei Lu felt a bit uneasy as he sat down.
Wen Qingqing had no place to play and decided to sit down as well, listening to their conversation.
Wen Wan's friends looked at the two young people sitting together with a teasing look. 'Does Xiaoyue have a girlfriend?'
Pei Lu smiled and shook his head. 'Not yet.'
'But you have a boyfriend~' suddenly came a voice.
'...' Pei Lu wore a forced smile and warned him seriously, 'Don't cause trouble!'
The individual who spoke lost interest and remained quiet.
Wen Qingqing's friends burst into laughter at the exchange. 'But isn't Qingqing also single? You two would make a good couple.'
'Yes, a match made in heaven.'
Pei Lu felt a bit awkward and didn't want to reject them outright in front of the girls, so he just smiled and remained silent, but he discreetly moved a bit further away from Wen Qingqing.
Wen Qingqing:...
She grinded her teeth in frustration secretly but maintained a smiling face. 'I actually prefer younger cousins like Xiaoyue. His softness just triggers my maternal instinct.'
Pei Lu:...
Speak of the devil.[t/n: original text was 说曹操曹操到] Wen Qingqing spotted Li Jun not far away and waved to him quickly.
Li Jun's gaze fell on Pei Lu and he walked slowly toward him.
Pei Lu shivered inexplicably.
As Li Jun approached, the atmosphere noticeably cooled down. He nodded to the elders present as a form of greeting, even though he had already greeted them. Then, he lowered his head and fixed his gaze on Wen Qingqing.
Wen Qingqing cursed the awkward situation under her breath and tactfully moved to the other side, leaving Li Jun to sit next to Pei Lu. Li Jun sat beside Pei Lu with a straight face, not even glancing in his direction.
Pei Lu started to feel anxious again. He couldn't help but shift his buttocks to the other side and whispered, "666, I have a bad feeling."
666 took a while to respond with just four words, "Wish you good luck."
Pei Lu felt even more nervous when he saw that. Li Jun sat next to him, and his thigh was pressed against Pei Lu's. Pei Lu could even feel Li Jun's body warmth through the fabric.
Li Jun had grown taller over the past two years, reaching about 1.9 meters. He had well-defined muscles, and his physique exuded the presence of a mature man. Even while sitting, he imposed a strong pressure on Pei Lu.
Since Li Jun sat down, he didn't move at all, but Pei Lu was already overwhelmed by his aura. His buttocks felt as if they had grown hemorrhoids, and he sat restlessly, trying to distance himself from Li Jun's intimidating presence.
However, before he could move more than ten centimeters away, Li Jun suddenly spoke, "What's wrong with you?"
All eyes instantly focused on Pei Lu. He blushed and stiffly sat up straight, shaking his head, stammering, "N-nothing."
Li Jun's lips curved slightly, and he calmly closed the gap that had opened up between them.
Their legs were once again touching.
With so many people around, Pei Lu didn't dare to make any careless moves. He could only sit upright, pretending to be fully engaged in the conversation, wearing a serious expression.
After a brief period of peace, trouble emerged again from the people sitting nearby.
Pei Lu felt his thigh being scratched!
He instinctively trembled and then turned to glare at Li Jun, who tilted his head slightly, a hint of a smile on his lips.
Li Jun's smile gave Pei Lu goosebumps all over his arms. He rubbed his arms and apologized to the others before hastily running upstairs. He instinctively wanted to get away from Li Jun.
Li Jun's gaze turned serious, but his lips were still curved. "I'll go check on him."
Others: "..." What's wrong with these people today?
Pei Lu locked himself in the bathroom, splashed cold water on his face, and leaned on the sink to take deep breaths, trying to calm down his racing heart. He was feeling too panicked, and the sense of foreboding had become even stronger, making it impossible for him to face Li Jun normally.
The faucet turned on, and Pei Lu splashed his face with water again. The sound of rushing water covered the faint sound of the door opening.
Li Jun quietly walked up behind him and almost whispered into his ear, "Teacher, are you so afraid of me?"
His voice was soft and elusive, suddenly ringing out from behind, causing Pei Lu to jump up in surprise. He shook himself and pointed at the door, asking incredulously, "I locked the door; how did you get in?"
666: ... Is this the time to worry about that, dear?
Li Jun chuckled softly. "I wanted to come in and see you. Don't you want to see me, Teacher?"
Pei Lu stared at him, unable to say a word. "..." He really didn't.
However, Li Jun seemed to know what he was thinking. He leaned over, his tall figure casting a shadow over Pei Lu, and he held Pei Lu's chin, his eyes filled with emotion. "Teacher, do you dislike me that much?"
Pei Lu couldn't say anything with his chin held like that. He could only blink his eyes helplessly, his gaze filled with pleading.
"Don't look at me like that..." Li Jun's warm palm covered his eyes, and his voice sounded a bit hoarse. "I won't be able to resist."
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