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Xu Feng's confusion lingered as he faced the accusing gaze of Sun Ming Hua. He understood the other boy didn't like him and he didn't blame him for that. Everyone couldn't be your friend, and he didn't want to be everyone's friend either.

What confused him, was how willful the other ger was. Was this imagined rivalry or slight worth so much effort to Ming Hua? 

They had only met twice before today. Once in January, and the second time was briefly the day before. Even in the Central bookstore, they hadn't ever spoken directly to each other.

Xu Feng knew he was young too, but young people really were tiring! He would rather get this over with so he could catch up on some missed sleep.

The crowd, watching Xu Feng's short response, began to wonder if Sun Ming Hua had indeed caught a cheater in the act.