Chapter 28 Palm on Cheek, Burning Gaze

Professor Feng toiled over a problem for ages—Shen Junxi solved it in minutes, then watched her for slacking.
“Su Xiaoqian—what are you looking at?”
Shen Junxi twirled his pen skillfully, displeased at her glance toward Zhong Zhe and Duan Chengyu.
He glanced back—they looked up, confused. “?” What’d they do to irk him? That creepy look?
“Nothing…”
Su Niansheng felt down.
Peers were so outstanding—how could she show her report card at home? Too useless.
No—must cheer up, start anew!
She picked up her workbook, asking humbly: “Is this answer B?”
“C, silly.”
Shen Junxi tapped her forehead.
She frowned, annoyed. “Think I’m stupid? I’ll ask someone else—Zhong Zhe…”
He pulled her back by the wrist—intimate, like holding her close. “I just like teaching silly girls.”
“I just like teaching silly~ girl~”
Duan Chengyu mimicked his tone—gentle, doting, sickly sweet.
After mimicking, he shuddered—could the golden boy Junxi ge really say that?
“Call me silly again—I’ll tell all girls in your department about you digging dog holes in open-crotch pants!”
Su Niansheng threatened fiercely—expecting fear, but he smirked. “I was naked—you remember so well? What else did you see?”
“Also… you chased by a dog, woof!”
She bit his finger suddenly.
A warm, wet sensation hit—Shen Junxi’s pupils constricted, heart clenched, shivering.
This is really…
Refreshing.
His gaze on her mouth darkened—imagining her lips around something else…
His handsome brows furrowed.
Scalp tingled.
He grew restless.
Can’t think anymore…
“Stop fooling around.”
His voice was hoarse.
Su Niansheng, proud she hurt him, let go. “Scared?”
Shen Junxi turned his head—wet fingertips pressed to his palm, calming his racing heart. “Scared—so scared.”
Scared she’d do something in public—ruin his reputation.
“Dare laugh at me again?”
“Nope—Your Highness, spare me.”
“Hmph—then explain the problem properly!”
“Okay.”
“…”
Duan Chengyu watched from behind—dumbfounded. Is this what childhood sweethearts are? So flirtatious—sicker than lovebirds!
Su Niansheng only tried asking—didn’t expect to learn. Top students skip steps, finding basics tedious.
But Shen Junxi was different—from basic theories to formulas, then the problem. Clear, patient—easier than kindergarten teachers.
She looked up—pure eyes sparkled with admiration. He caught it—heart swelled, smile uncontrollable.
Su Xiaoqian—falls for this.
“Got it?”
“Yep.”
“Anywhere unclear?”
“Here, and here…”
“Come closer.”
“Mm.”
They drew nearer—from afar, almost merging.
After two long classes and half an hour of tutoring, Su Niansheng was exhausted. Yawning the third time, she started to fall.
Her pen dropped, head lolling—caught by a firm palm.
Shen Junxi held her cheek, arm propping—staring at the sleeping girl in his palm, gaze burning.
“Hey! Hey!”
Duan Chengyu waved in front—no response.
“Damn…”
He watched their clingy distance, pink bubble barrier—complained to Zhong Zhe.
“This sugar rush gives me indigestion—so sweet! My past relationships feel like plain water—boring!”
Zhong Zhe looked at them, snorting. “You should be glad—you didn’t meet this.”
“Why?”
“You’d fall hard once.”
“True…”
Seeing Junxi ge’s gaze—if he failed, he’d go crazy. He can’t—so much world out there, can’t fixate on one tree!
Ding!
Phone notification—he took it out. “Not mine—Zhong Zhe, here.”
Zhong Zhe took it—face grew serious.
“What’s up?”
“Junxi—look.”
He showed the phone.
The screen showed an application form.
[Finance 251 Shiyu Bai applies for ‘Economic Thinking’—Feng Shuping, with transcript. Hope teaching assistant approves.]
Shen Junxi’s eyes turned sharp.
“Shiyu Bai takes ‘Economic Thinking’? Now…” Duan Chengyu glanced at the sleeping girl—smelling trouble. “Here for Xiaoqian sis? He likes her? Rejected her publicly—now backtracking?”
Is it the universal male regret—cherish after losing?
“Zhong Zhe—reject him!”
He would—but…
“Junxi—don’t you think his attitude toward Su Niansheng changed?”
More proactive.
From swapping models in ‘Craftsmanship and Practice’ to applying for ‘Economic Thinking’—following her step by step.
Highly targeted.
He expects the worst.
“Su Niansheng gave up chasing Shiyu Bai—likely from no response. Now he’s proactive—what if she goes back…”
Before he finished, Shen Junxi’s eyes flashed murderous intent.
Impossible!
Years ago, Shiyu Bai stole her heart—he lived in hell, suffering in silence.
Finally, she came back.
She promised no more Shiyu Bai—dated him again, cheered for him, lived with him, stuck by him… He couldn’t imagine breaking down if he lost this.