Chapter 268: That world was just the right size, allowing only the two of them to live there.

Gu Xiaoer casually flaunted their affection, turning Guo Ting's face dark and heavy, her lips clenched tight as she struggled to find words. The fire of jealousy, unwilling to be quenched, blazed in her heart as she watched the couple embrace tighter and tighter, almost grinding her teeth to dust.

She was the esteemed head of the school's literary arts department, famous for her looks, grades, and abilities. Why should she be outdone by an insignificant character? Even though she wasn't particularly interested in men, her sense of superiority made her instinctively want to "conquer" them to prove her charm.

Ai Le and Shen Mingyou, completely lacking the self-awareness of bystanders, covered their mouths and giggled incessantly.

Shen Mingyou whispered, "Brother Li is a catch, and so is little sister-in-law. No wonder they're so in sync!"