Limited First Love Chapter 9
Translated by Q the Panda (ko-fi)
Chapter 9 Famous
Ruan Yiyun had to prepare for the afternoon class. Due to time constraints, lunch could only be arranged at the school cafeteria.
Whether it was an illusion or not, when they sat down in a inconspicuous corner of the cafeteria, there seemed to be more gazes around them than in the morning.
Guo Wei complained in a low voice, "That guy over there, the Alpha in white uniform, has he been looking in this direction all the time?"
Ruan Yiyun glanced and then raised his hand, placing it next to Guo Wei's face. "Don't let him look."
Guo Wei laughed. "He's looking at you!"
"He's clearly looking at you."
Guo Wei thought for a moment. It might be true. Perhaps the guy wanted to see who could sit so intimately with Ruan Yiyun.
He pulled Ruan Yiyun's hand away and declared, "Let him look, I'm not afraid!"
After speaking, he deliberately turned his head, meeting the gaze of that Alpha. The Alpha, aware of his impoliteness, quickly averted his eyes.
"If anyone bothers you, let me know," Ruan Yiyun said.
"It's nothing, maybe just curiosity. You're quite popular!"
Ruan Yiyun didn't deny it. He chuckled and let out a soft sigh.
Guo Wei, unaccustomed to being in the spotlight, had always assumed being popular and liked by many people should be something to be happy and proud of. He was surprised to see Ruan Yiyuan looking so distressed.
"You don't like it?"
Ruan Yiyun shook his head, remained silent for a moment, then smiled at him again. "It's not that troubling, no need to worry."
It seemed like he was putting on a brave front, triggering Guo Wei's protective instincts.
He grabbed Ruan Yiyun's hand resting on the table, earnestly saying, "In the future, once those people know you're taken, they'll surely back off. It's like I'm sharing some of the attention for you!"
"...Does it affect you?" Ruan Yiyun asked.
"I don't mind," Guo Wei said, "I... I guess I'm a bit vain. Letting everyone know you like me, I think it's pretty cool."
Watching Eldest Brother Jin clamor in the group chat, he felt a sense of pride flooding his heart.
"Are you the type who enjoys showing affection?" Ruan Yiyun asked.
Guo Wei pondered seriously before answering, "Maybe a bit? You make me want to flaunt it."
Ruan Yiyun, deep in thought, nodded.
"Your words sound a bit cheap," Wang Tong complained with a furrowed brow. "Be careful. Someone might not like it, thinking you're shallow, pursuing him just to show off."
"I pursued him because I like him," Guo Wei said, "He's so great, and he likes me. Can't I show it off?"
Wang Tong sighed. "...Your way of thinking, I find it hard to explain to you."
Now it was class time. To keep a low profile, they intentionally sat in the corner of the last row, speaking in hushed tones. They shouldn't have attracted attention, but occasionally people would turn around to glance in Guo Wei's direction. Some even pretended to casually raise their phones, appearing to take pictures.
Guo Wei lay on the desk, using a book to shield his face.
"Aren't you proud?" Wang Tong teased him. "Why hide?"
"It's different! I don't like this!" Guo Wei complained.
"Come on, haven't you noticed there are a lot more people in the classroom today? I suspect many are here just to see you."
This class was held in a large auditorium, and the instructor wasn't strict, often forgetting to take attendance. On regular days, at most, about sixty to seventy percent of the seats would be occupied. But today, looking across from the last row corner, all he could see were heads packed together.
Not one for gossip, Guo Wei found it truly challenging to comprehend.
"Does Ruan Yiyun have some special status?" he asked Wang Tong, "Like being the student council president or something?"
"No." Wang Tong shook his head. "What are you thinking?"
"Or maybe, has he received some significant honors, is he a renowned teenage prodigy?"
"You have quite high expectations for him," Wang Tong said, "But I don't think so, at least I haven't heard of anything like that."
"Then why is he so famous and receiving so much attention?"
"Because of his looks," Wang Tong said with an air of certainty. "Have you forgotten how you looked the first time you saw him in person?"
Guo Wei felt conflicted. On one hand, he thought these people were overly bored, but on the other hand, he realized he didn't have much ground to criticize.
"Anyway, be mentally prepared," Wang Tong cautioned him. "This is just the beginning. It's likely to intensify."
Guo Wei furrowed his brow, laid on the desk for a while, then suddenly sat up, giving up on using the book to cover his face.
"Forget it, let them look," he said, "Consider it an inspection!"
The conversation with Wang Tong made Guo Wei realize something.
"I know so little about you. I didn't even know if you're in the same year as me."
Ruan Yiyun turned his head in surprise at his words.
Having received so much attention all along, he probably assumed that everyone approaching him knew everything about him.
Guo Wei felt remorseful. He held Ruan Yiyun's hand, gently shook it, and looked at him with sincerity. "I need to catch up on knowing you better!"
Ruan Yiyun smiled and nodded. "What do you want to know?"
Guo Wei thought for a moment. "For example... your year and major?"
Ruan Yiyun didn't speak. He turned and opened the backpack on his back. He took out his student ID from the side pocket and handed it to Guo Wei.
It was now 7 p.m. After class, they didn't return to their dormitory but met for the third time today in the cafeteria. After having dinner together, they reluctantly parted ways, deciding to stroll around the campus with their backpacks.
"So, you're one year older than me!" Guo Wei exclaimed as he looked at the student ID.
"Does it bother you?" Ruan Yiyun asked.
Guo Wei immediately shook his head. "Of course not!"
As he spoke, his gaze fell on the student ID, and he sighed softly while looking at the stamped photo. "Quite different from now!"
In the photo, Ruan Yiyun appeared a bit more youthful than today, with short hair that not only accentuated his beauty but also exuded a hint of loveliness.
Seeing him unwilling to let go of his student ID, Ruan Yiyun casually ruffled his hair and asked, "Is my hair too long now?"
Guo Wei looked up at him, carefully comparing for a while before answering, "Each has its own charm."
Amused by his words, Ruan Yiyun said, "Someone told me that looking a bit unkempt might bring some peace, so I endured not getting a haircut for half a year."
Guo Wei was surprised. He stared at Ruan Yiyun's hair, observing carefully. No matter how he looked at it, the glossy, slightly fluffy, and well-maintained hair seemed to have been meticulously trimmed and cared for.
Apparently, true beauties didn't need hairstyles for enhancement. An unattended hairstyle could be adorned by a beautiful face.
Ruan Yiyun would probably find it challenging to appear "unkempt". Even if he wore tattered clothes, it would only become a "style."
Not long ago, he had been disdainful of those students who came specifically to watch him, finding them all incredibly silly. Now, looking at Ruan Yiyun's smiling face, he realized how reasonable and fitting it all seemed.
If he were an onlooker, hearing about this ethereal-like Omega being with what seemed like an ordinary Beta would pique curiosity, prompting an itch to glimpse the true nature of their relationship.
Ruan Yiyun was a bit displeased. He lifted his hand and gently flicked Guo Wei's forehead, quietly complaining, "What are you laughing at?"
Guo Wei raised his hand and touched him. "Learned another thing about you, very happy."
Ruan Yiyun lowered his head, chuckled for a moment, and then extended his hand again. "Won't you return it?"
Guo Wei quickly handed back his student ID.
"Is there anything else you want to know?" Ruan Yiyun asked as he put the student ID back into his bag.
Guo Wei had too many things he wanted to know.
Holding Ruan Yiyun's hand, they walked slowly forward, and he casually asked, "Do you like to eat tangyuan?"
"I do. I'm quite fond of glutinous rice," Ruan Yiyun replied.
"What filling do you prefer, sweet or savory?"
"Sweet," Ruan Yiyun said, "Savory glutinous rice tastes weird."
"How about zongzi then?"
Ruan Yiyun immediately contradicted his earlier statement, "Zongzi tastes better when savory."
Guo Wei kept it in mind and asked again, "Do you prefer tea or coffee?"
"Either is fine," Ruan Yiyun said, "Lately, I've developed a liking for cola."
Guo Wei felt a twinge in his heart, touched his nose, and continued, "Do you prefer wontons or jiaozi?"
"Either is fine. Why are all the questions about food? I'm not picky about these things."
After a moment of thought, Guo Wei changed the direction, "Do you like cats or dogs?"
"I like both, but I'm more of a dog person."
"Do you prefer large dogs or small dogs?"
Ruan Yiyun pondered seriously. "Each has its own charm. If I were to have one as a pet, I'd choose a medium-sized dog, not too big or too small."
As he answered, Guo Wei's phone in his pocket vibrated twice. He took it out, glanced at it, and quickly froze.
Wang Tong had sent him a link and a few screenshots.
While Guo Wei was delighted to see Ruan Yiyun's student ID photo and learn some of his preferences, he was shocked to discover that his own high-definition photo and detailed information had been laid bare, all plastered on the school's BBS.
"I tried to request deletion for you, but it got rejected. They said it requires your own request. It's so frustrating. You should check it out soon!"
Seeing him silent while looking at his phone, Ruan Yiyun asked, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing!" Guo Wei stuffed the phone back into his pocket.
Compared to those matters, he had something more important and pressing on his mind now.
Ruan Yiyun, observing the situation, didn't press further and said, "You don't need to rush to ask me about these things. Over time, you'll naturally come to know."
Guo Wei nodded. "But... there's one thing I want to know now."
"What is it?"
"Your message from last night," Guo Wei took a deep breath, "Can I try it now?"
Ruan Yiyun stopped in his tracks, turned to face Guo Wei, and glanced at the time. He said, "It's been almost twenty-four hours since we've been together."
Guo Wei tentatively asked, "Is it too soon?"
Ruan Yiyun shook his head. "I mean... this is a moment worth celebrating."