Chapter 364 Unending Entanglement

Before Shen Xiaoxiao could respond, she suddenly heard footsteps behind her.

She turned her head and saw that Dai Xingyun and Xiahou Jie had walked over at some point.

Dai Xingyun strode up to Shen Xiaoxiao and blocked her way like a mountain.

His gaze was cold and sharp, fixed on Chen Mengmeng, revealing his dissatisfaction and disgust towards her without any attempt to hide it.

"Please show some respect!" Dai Xingyun's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an undeniable authority. "If you continue to act so unreasonably, don't blame us for being impolite to you."

Xiahou Jie chimed in, his tone less stern than Dai Xingyun's, but still full of reproach.

"That's right, Xiaoxiao has already made it clear that she's not interested in that guy surnamed Xu, so why are you still pestering her?"

Xiahou Jie said, "What you did not only embarrassed Xiaoxiao, but also made you look very tasteless."

Then, Xiahou Jie added, "Besides, my brother is much better than Xu Wenhua you mentioned. Xiaoxiao already has him, so why would she be interested in some other ugly duckling?"

Chen Mengmeng was so frightened by the two men's powerful auras that her face turned pale, alternating between green and white like a chameleon. In the end, she could only stomp her feet and hurriedly run away.

Shen Xiaoxiao, in stark contrast to Chen Mengmeng, smiled gently as she looked at the two people before her.

"Why are you here?" Shen Xiaoxiao asked softly, her tone revealing a hint of joy.

"Yes! We didn't have any classes this morning, so we came to wait for you. We'll go out for lunch together then." Dai Xingyun's voice was deep and magnetic.

"That's great!" Shen Xiaoxiao smiled happily. "Wait for me a moment, okay? I'll tidy up a bit and be right out. I don't have any classes this afternoon, so I can go back with you."

Before she finished speaking, Shen Xiaoxiao turned and ran into the classroom.

Her movements were swift and graceful, leaving the two boys standing there, watching her departing figure with smiles on their faces.

Meanwhile, the other students in the classroom had already noticed the two handsome guys standing outside.

They whispered among themselves, filled with curiosity about the two strangers who had suddenly appeared.

The past few days since Shen Xiaoxiao started school have been quite uneventful.

She spent her days either listening to lectures or reading books on her own, without interacting with her classmates at all.

To this day, she still can't remember the names of many of her classmates.

After the three of them walked away, the classroom erupted in noise, and the students began to discuss it again.

"Wow, did you see that? What's the relationship between Shen Xiaoxiao and them?" a girl said with envy, her eyes fixed on the direction Shen Xiaoxiao had left.

"Who knows? Maybe he's one of her suitors," another girl guessed, her tone slightly teasing.

"Tch, I always thought she was so cold and aloof, but I didn't expect her to be so shrewd. She hooked up with two handsome guys in no time." A jealous voice suddenly came over, and the girl who spoke curled her lip sourly.

Just then, class monitor Li Fei stepped forward, clapped his hands, and said loudly, "Everyone, stop speculating. Maybe they're just ordinary friends. Let's focus on our studies and not think about these things all the time."

The students' curiosity is not so easily quelled.

Despite Li Fei's statement, everyone still discussed it enthusiastically in private, with various speculations and rumors spreading throughout the classroom.

After packing her things, Shen Xiaoxiao ran quickly out of the classroom as usual. She seemed oblivious to the whispers behind her classmates, only wanting to see her friends as soon as possible.

Seeing her cheerful appearance, Dai Xingyun and Xiahou Jie also laughed.

The three of them walked toward the school gate, chatting and laughing, intending to find a place to have a good meal.

Shen Xiaoxiao had no idea that she had become the focus of everyone's discussion at school, and even if she did know, she wouldn't care.

The three of them found a small restaurant that had just opened not long ago without much effort. As soon as they opened the door, the owner greeted them with a big smile and warmly invited them to sit down.

Although the restaurant was small, it had seven or eight tables, and they were almost full.

Xiahou Jie couldn't help but sigh, "Now that private businesses are allowed, restaurants and similar establishments are springing up like mushrooms after rain, and the service is exceptionally good. In contrast, state-run restaurants are practically deserted."

Shen Xiaoxiao chimed in, "That's right! We spend money to have fun. Look at how indifferent state-run restaurants are, who would want to go there?" As she spoke, she rolled her eyes helplessly.

At this moment, Dai Xingyun frowned and asked with concern, "Xiaoxiao, is that Chen Mengmeng still bothering you all the time?"

Shen Xiaoxiao was clearly a little surprised, and it took her a moment to come back to her senses. "No, usually when she picks a fight, I just ignore her, and she gets bored on her own."

"Do you want me to help you solve this?" Dai Xingyun asked with concern, his gaze fixed on Shen Xiaoxiao, awaiting her answer.

Shen Xiaoxiao smiled slightly, shook her head, and said firmly, "No need, I can handle it myself." Although her voice was not loud, it revealed a kind of confidence.

Just as they were talking, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind: "Xiaoxiao, what a coincidence, you're eating here too."

Shen Xiaoxiao turned around and saw Xu Wenhua standing there with a smile on his face. Behind him were Chen Mengmeng and several comrades-in-arms. It seemed that they had also come to have a meal together.

A wave of annoyance washed over Shen Xiaoxiao, but she still managed a forced smile and nodded politely.

Chen Mengmeng also saw Shen Xiaoxiao. A hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes. Then, she deliberately took Xu Wenhua's arm and said coquettishly, "Wenhua, let's sit over there."

Her voice was sweet and cloying, as if she were showing off to Shen Xiaoxiao.

Xu Wenhua smiled somewhat awkwardly. He looked at Shen Xiaoxiao, then at Chen Mengmeng, and then led everyone to another table.

Dai Xingyun and Xiahou Jie noticed this scene. They exchanged a glance and both saw wariness in each other's eyes.

Without hesitation, Dai Xingyun reached out and pulled Shen Xiaoxiao to sit down next to him.

During the meal, Chen Mengmeng would occasionally glance at Shen Xiaoxiao and deliberately chat and laugh loudly with Xu Wenhua. Her laughter echoed in the restaurant, attracting the attention of those around her.

Shen Xiaoxiao pretended not to hear at all. She focused on chatting with Dai Xingyun and Xiahou Jie, her face always beaming with a happy smile.

Xu Wenhua would occasionally glance in this direction while also dealing with his teammates beside him.