Everyone in School No. 1 Knows My Boyfriend | Chapter 70 | Law School Gossip | Novela.app

The story begins during Lin Murun’s military training. In the Law School, girls outnumbered boys. On the first day of training, the girls applied their sunscreen, bought bottles of mineral water, and gathered in small groups by dormitory to hide from the sun under the shade of the trees. “Have you heard?” one girl whispered to her roommates. “There’s a really good-looking guy in the next class! Too bad he likes guys, too.” “Huh? Are you talking about that guy named Lin Murun? I’ve seen him. How do you know he likes boys?” her roommate asked. The girl shrugged. “I heard it from the girls in his class.” “You’re joking, right?” another girl chimed in. “We shouldn’t spread rumors like that behind someone’s back.” “It’s not a rumor,” the girl explained. “The Arts Representative from the other class accidentally saw him holding hands with a guy. She spread the word as soon as she got back, and she even praised Lin Murun’s boyfriend for being incredibly handsome.” One of the girls shook her head. “That’s not very nice. He didn’t come out publicly, so why is the Arts Rep spreading his business around...” Before the girls could finish their discussion, they saw Lin Murun, dressed in his camouflage uniform, walking toward his class’s formation. “Wow, he really is handsome!” a girl exclaimed. “His skin is so fair!” As soon as Lin Murun stepped into the middle of the group, he noticed the Arts Representative and several other girls looking at him with knowing, "auntie" smiles. Lin Murun: ? Fortunately, the instructor arrived shortly after. He blew his whistle, adjusted the lines, and training began. The morning passed in a blur of whistle blasts and the rhythmic sound of marching. During the lunch break, Lin Murun took off his cap and followed the crowd toward the cafeteria. Just then, someone called his name. Lin Murun turned around and saw a classmate approaching. The guy’s name was Jia Kailun. On the first day he joined the class group chat, he had dropped several large "red envelopes." The students had immediately hailed him as a legend, and after collecting the money, they spent all day joking in the chat: “Rich lady! Soft rice! Feed me!” This guy was flashy in both looks and dress. As soon as the instructor dismissed them, he had stripped off his camouflage jacket to reveal a form-fitting, printed short-sleeved shirt underneath. While all the other freshmen were clad in solid green camouflage, he was the only one who cared so much about his image. In such sweltering weather, he was actually wearing two layers, making him a very conspicuous "red flower" amidst a sea of green. “Is Student Murun going to the cafeteria? What a coincidence! We’re heading the same way.” He fanned himself with his green cap, his smile as bright as the colorful prints on his shirt. The form of address sounded strange. The excuse of being "on the same path" was also strange. Lin Murun glanced at the massive swarm of people rushing toward the cafeteria—wasn't everyone's destination the cafeteria? Seeing that he didn't respond, Jia Kailun took it upon himself to drape an arm over Lin Murun’s shoulder. “Come on, what do you want to eat? My treat!” The touch of a stranger made Lin Murun frown slightly. He bent down, using the motion of tying his shoelaces to skillfully dodge Jia Kailun’s arm. “Thanks, but no thanks,” he said. “Don’t be so distant.” Seeing that Lin Murun was reluctant to have contact with him, Jia Kailun withdrew his hand awkwardly. “We’re classmates. Let’s have a meal together and get to know each other better.” “Really, it’s fine.” Lin Murun’s phone rang. He pulled it out and saw it was a call from Si Bin. “I have to go,” he said, standing up after tying his laces. He looked at Jia Kailun and added, “My friend is here.” “Huh?” Before Jia Kailun could react, he saw Lin Murun running against the flow of the crowd toward the school gates. Si Bin had arrived by car. Seeing Lin Murun running over in a hurry, and fearing the sudden blast of cold air might give him a chill, he quickly reached out and turned off the air conditioning. Lin Murun opened the door and sat in the passenger seat. Before he could even buckle his seatbelt, Si Bin pulled him into his arms and kissed him repeatedly. “Mmph...” Having run to the gate in thirty-seven-degree heat, Lin Murun was still slightly breathless when Si Bin suddenly stole his breath away. He instinctively parted his lips, and Si Bin took the opportunity to deepen the kiss. Lin Murun let out a few unconscious hums, his senses filled with the faint, woody scent of Si Bin’s cologne. Fortunately, the kiss didn't last too long. When Si Bin finally let go, he chuckled and pinched Lin Murun’s flushed cheek. “Murun, is that guy in the floral shirt your classmate?” Lin Murun let out a confused “Hmm?” and, while catching his breath, followed Si Bin’s gaze out the window. Si Bin had borrowed this car from a friend, and the windows had a light tint. Consequently, Lin Murun could clearly see Jia Kailun’s expression about ten paces away. Jia Kailun seemed to have witnessed the kiss. He was staring blankly at Lin Murun behind the glass, and even after Si Bin drove away, he remained rooted to the spot as if his feet had grown into the pavement. “He seems to have seen us,” Lin Murun said, looking back at Jia Kailun. “Let him see,” Si Bin said with a smile. “Didn't that girl from your class see us holding hands too?” Lin Murun thought of the Arts Representative’s knowing smile and said, “Forget it. My classmates already know anyway.” “Oh?” Si Bin looked at him with a light laugh. “They found out you have a boyfriend that quickly?” Lin Murun looked at Si Bin’s profile and blinked as realization dawned on him. “Did you let her see us on purpose?” Si Bin maintained a perfect smile and didn't answer. During the afternoon training, Lin Murun noticed that Jia Kailun kept staring at him. The gaze wasn't malicious; it was purely one of scrutiny and curiosity. Lin Murun assumed that Jia Kailun was simply in shock after witnessing two men kissing. To his surprise, during the break, Jia Kailun took the initiative to find him. As soon as Jia Kailun arrived, he got straight to the point. “My moral values and my emotional struggles have clashed! I’ve spent three hours thinking calmly, and I’ve finally decided to be impulsive for once!” Lin Murun: ? Lin Murun: “As a law student, you should maintain your composure.” “I don’t care! I can’t be calm!” Jia Kailun’s shout attracted the attention of their classmates. He crouched down and leaned toward Lin Murun. “Student Murun...” “You can call me Student Lin.” Sitting on the stone steps, Lin Murun leaned back to create distance. “Or just use my full name.” “Then, Student Lin Murun...” Jia Kailun leaned in again. Under the watchful eyes of their classmates, he said passionately, “I think I still like you. From the first time I saw you, I knew...” “Wait a minute.” Lin Murun distanced himself again. “You should know that it’s impossible for me to say yes to you.” The girls nearby started squealing, and the boys in the class began to jeer and cheer as if watching a show. “Why?” Jia Kailun seemingly hadn't expected to be rejected. His "peacock tail" instantly went limp. “Because of your boyfriend?” he demanded, raising his voice. “Because of that boyfriend who can only afford a budget German car?” Lin Murun thought for a moment and felt that the word "budget" didn't really apply to Si Bin. Seeing Lin Murun fall silent, Jia Kailun thought his words were getting through. He leaned in once more, speaking with deep affection, “If you become my boyfriend, I’ll pick you up after class in a million-yuan car. How about it?” Lin Murun frowned slightly. He simply stood up and said coldly, “No, thank you.” With that, he asked the instructor for leave and, ignoring the stares of his classmates, headed straight back to the dormitory. Lin Murun walked fast, so he naturally didn't know that Jia Kailun’s confession was like a drop of water in a hot pan of oil—it made the entire Law School explode with gossip. The next day at noon, Si Bin arrived later than usual. When Lin Murun reached the school gate, he wasn't there yet. Jia Kailun, who had followed Lin Murun out, was buzzing behind him. “You’ve been waiting here forever. That broke boyfriend of yours probably isn't coming...” Before he could finish, a blue Lamborghini Aventador pulled up right in front of Lin Murun. Wearing sunglasses, Si Bin opened the door and stepped out of the convertible. Today, he had tied back the slightly long ends of his hair, revealing his superior facial structure. His entire outfit screamed "I am expensive," causing every student passing the gate to turn their heads. “Sorry, Murun. The company had an emergency shareholders' meeting, so I’m late.” He took off his sunglasses, revealing eyes like obsidian. Before Lin Murun could figure out what kind of high-profile act Si Bin was playing at, he saw Si Bin tilt his head toward Jia Kailun and act surprised. “Oh? Murun’s classmate is here too?” The scene before him was far beyond Jia Kailun’s expectations. He stared wide-eyed at Si Bin, then at the driver in the front seat wearing a formal suit. He stammered “You, you, you” for a long time but couldn't squeeze out a single sentence. Si Bin smiled and said politely to Jia Kailun, “Since you’re here, why don’t you join us for lunch? I’ve already made a reservation.” “No... no need. You guys go ahead.” Leaving those words behind, Jia Kailun fled as if his life depended on it. Lin Murun greeted the driver and followed Si Bin into the car. Only then did he ask, “Why the sudden display of wealth?” “Don’t CEO novels always have an omnipresent Butler Wang? I heard your classmate confessed to you in public, so I borrowed my mom’s sports car and driver. Even though the driver isn't a butler, he’s quite good at keeping up appearances.” As Si Bin spoke, he rested his sunglasses on the bridge of Lin Murun’s nose and whispered, “Don’t worry, I looked into it. That classmate’s family only runs a small business; this car is enough to scare him off.” Only then did Lin Murun realize that Si Bin’s "peacocking" today had a specific purpose. “But how did you know about him confessing to me?” Lin Murun asked. “I heard it from your school’s Student Union President,” Si Bin explained with a smile. “He’s a friend of mine.” Lin Murun had known since high school that Si Bin was well-connected. He smiled helplessly. “With the scene you made today, there’s bound to be new gossip in our department.” “Then let them talk,” Si Bin said, smiling as he took Lin Murun’s hand. “The more it spreads, the better.” From that day on, Jia Kailun never spoke in the class group chat again. Whenever he recalled the scene of his public confession to Lin Murun, he wished he could die of embarrassment. After one semester, he transferred majors. The story of Si Bin picking up Lin Murun in a sports car became a legendary piece of Law School gossip. As it was passed around, by the time it reached Lin Murun’s ears again, the gossip had evolved in a bizarre direction: “A billionaire CEO in a limited-edition sports car brought Butler Wang to pick up his young boyfriend for lunch.” Lin Murun, his head full of question marks, opened WeChat and asked Si Bin: “Is your family’s driver’s last name Wang?” Si Bin’s reply came quickly. “No, his name is Chen.” *** Chinese | English | Notes/Explanation ---|---|--- 贾凯伦 | Jia Kailun | A wealthy, flashy classmate of Lin Murun. 文艺委员 | Arts Representative | A class committee position responsible for cultural and entertainment activities. 姨母笑 | Auntie smile | A slang term for a knowing, supportive smile often used by "shippers." 兰博基尼大牛 | Lamborghini Aventador | "Big Bull" is the common Chinese nickname for the flagship V12 Lamborghini models. 霸总 | CEO / Overbearing CEO | Short for "Badao Zongcai," a common trope in romance novels. 王管家 | Butler Wang | A stereotypical name for a butler in Chinese CEO web novels. 社死 | Social death | Slang for extreme public embarrassment or mortification.