Jiang Man was pulled by Lu Xingzhou to a small grove beside the lake.
There were senior students hiding inside, whispering sweet nothings to each other.
The sudden intrusion of the two startled the young couple, who fled as if they'd seen a ghost.
"Why did you drag me here? Instructor Lu, don't you think it's inappropriate with us dressed like this?"
Jiang Man stopped in her tracks, stood her ground, and crossed her arms.
Lu Xingzhou had long been seething with jealousy but managed his emotions exceptionally well, showing no signs of abnormality and instead, a face of composure.
"To declare sovereignty, of course. Otherwise, who knows what nonsense your school's forum will spread next."
"Pfft," Jiang Man laughed, "Declare what sovereignty? Spreading rumors about me and Nan Juefeng? If that really happened and you dragged me out here, wouldn't that just add fuel to the fire?"
"Would our Sister Man be afraid?" Lu Xingzhou said leisurely, his lips curving into a smile.