The Sickly Villain Only Wants to Survive

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Zhu Tong did not quite understand. He had merely inquired a few things from Luo Su; how had it turned into a question of integrity?

He was bewildered.

Shao Ming was slightly better off but equally confused.

Neither of them spoke, while Luo Su continued with the fervor of a worried mother, saying, "When two people are together, isn't the most important thing mutual trust? If you have any doubts, just ask Ming-ge directly. He will certainly tell you. We should be more honest in our dealings with one another."

Zhu Tong thought, "..."

Do you realize that the least honest person is your Ming-ge?

Shao Ming turned his head to look at him.

Zhu Tong froze for a moment, quickly regaining his composure, and asked, "When did I ever doubt you?"

Luo Su replied, "If you weren't suspicious, why did you check on my position?"

Still through WeChat.

The person was right in front of him, and the pressure was immense!

Zhu Tong felt even more confused. "When did I check on..."

As he spoke, his voice faltered, and he suddenly realized something.

He thought to himself: This is bad; the misunderstanding has escalated.

Turning around, he coincidentally met Shao Ming's gaze, which was both amused and mocking.

"..."

Zhu Tong had no recollection of how they finished the hotpot; he couldn't even remember what Shao Ming had cooked for him afterward, only that the sauce he had prepared was quite delicious.

After they finished the meal, the three of them returned to school.

During the evening study period, Zhu Tong vented his feelings by working furiously on test papers.

He was incredibly grateful for the mountain of test papers he had accumulated during the days he took leave from school, which now kept him occupied during this awkward time.

He had come to realize that Luo Su was practically Shao Ming's brother, unhesitatingly selling him out.

In response, Luo Su felt quite wronged.

He had truly been scared at that moment.

After the incident, Shao Ming did not ask too many questions; he remained calm and pleasant... If not for the fact that he refused to let go of Zhu Tong's hand even during class.

Zhu Tong's left hand was held under the desk by Shao Ming, while his right hand efficiently tackled the math exam.

Working with one hand was certainly less convenient than using both, but Zhu Tong did not pull his hand away.

He didn't dare to say anything or ask!

Occasionally, he would tentatively turn his head to sneak a glance, seeing Shao Ming's slightly upturned lips, indicating that he seemed to be in a good mood.

... Bewildering.

People often discover remarkable potential when pressured; in just two class periods, Zhu Tong completed two and a half test papers. Moreover, he finally learned one thing... to fill in the answers, regardless of accuracy.

That evening, when he returned to the guesthouse.

Unlike the school's desks, the guesthouse had been cleaned during the days they were away.