Chapter 201: How Can It Be Fake?

Words : 1296 Updated : Oct 1st, 2025

She looked at Yun Sisi worriedly, but Yun Sisi seemed indifferent to the grades. She was no longer the same as before, reacting dramatically when she didn’t perform well on exams. Mu Jiayu didn’t know what to say, but Yun Sisi’s attitude actually made her sigh in relief. Yun Shifei herself hadn’t expected to score so well this time. She didn’t even need to review for Chinese and English. With those two subjects, even if she put in minimal effort, she could still achieve good grades. Her math and physics were particularly weak, but this time, she scored more than ten points higher in both subjects compared to the last exam. It boosted her overall score enough for her to move up the rankings. Just a difference of more than twenty points could significantly change her position. Yun Shifei couldn’t be happier. She wanted to show her results to Yun Tiancheng; Yun Tiancheng would definitely be thrilled. Ever since the grades were released, she had been in high spirits. Even Cheng Lie couldn’t help but glance back at her twice. Seeing her curved eyes and the starlight-like brightness in them, Was she really that happy... Still, he unexpectedly found himself curling his lips into a smile too. Thinking back to her first year in high school, when her grades were terrible and she was on the verge of tears. The contrast with now was truly striking. Yun Shifei couldn’t wait to get home after school to show Yun Tiancheng her report card, hoping for some praise from her. But at home, she didn’t see Yun Tiancheng. Instead, she saw Mu Chengzhu. "Shifei, our family has relatives visiting from the countryside who brought us some homegrown fruits. My mom asked me to bring some over for you." Mu Chengzhu was carrying an assortment of fruits. "Oh... Please thank Uncle and Aunt for me." Yun Shifei reached out, intending to take what Mu Chengzhu was holding. But unexpectedly, Mu Chengzhu bypassed her and walked straight into the living room, putting all the fruits on the table. He called over the family pet to pet it as if it were his own home. Yun Shifei’s temples throbbed. She could only watch as Mu Chengzhu behaved so naturally, sitting on the sofa and petting the dog as though he belonged there. Yun Shifei wasn’t even sure anymore—was the dog hers or Mu Chengzhu’s? "Shifei, I heard your grades came out today?" Mu Chengzhu had heard this from Mu Jiayu, who had stormed home earlier, angrily claiming Yun Shifei must have cheated to score so well. It was only then that Mu Chengzhu found out Yun Shifei had beaten Mu Jiayu in the exams this time. Since Chen Min had asked him to deliver some fruit, he decided to take the opportunity to ask Yun Shifei about her grades as well. Yun Shifei nodded, sighing internally. Why was Mu Chengzhu suddenly so interested in talking to her now? Could it be because this time, unlike her past life, she no longer clung to him, so he started treating her better? When Mu Chengzhu heard her response, he smiled. "You did well, didn’t you?" Yun Shifei nodded again. "Are there any concepts you don’t understand? I can help you if needed." "No, the teacher has already explained everything." As she spoke, Yun Shifei looked at Mu Chengzhu. "I’ve almost finished going through your notes. Do you want them back?" Yun Shifei didn’t particularly value Mu Chengzhu’s notes, but since he had practically shoved them into her hands, and she was in a phase of serious studying, she had reluctantly read them all to learn from the honor student’s thought process. No reason to waste them! "No need. Keep them." Mu Chengzhu replied. If Mu Jiayu heard him say this, she would undoubtedly erupt in anger. After Mu Chengzhu had lent Yun Shifei his notes a while back, she’d been persistently badgering him to take them back for her to study. She even tattled to their parents about it. But Mu Chengzhu had paid her no mind. "Just leave them with me, huh?" Yun Shifei found it a bit puzzling. "Your sister doesn’t need them?" "Her grades are great. She usually keeps her own notes." Mu Chengzhu lied without batting an eye. "Oh." Yun Shifei responded. He’d made it clear; there was nothing more to say. But even after they’d finished talking, Mu Chengzhu showed no intention of leaving. Yun Shifei began to feel restless. She thought Mu Chengzhu was acting very strange lately. Her gut feeling told her that Mu Chengzhu might actually be interested in her. But rationally speaking, Yun Shifei thought it was impossible. In her past life, Mu Chengzhu was utterly infatuated with Yun Sisi. He was even willing to kill her because of her. Like her? Maybe he just wanted to use her again? The more Yun Shifei thought about it, the more the man in front of her seemed like a cunning murderer. As her inexplicable fear grew, Mu Chengzhu stopped petting the dog and looked up at her. His warm, gentle eyes carried a hint of confusion. But the girl in front of him clearly flinched the moment their eyes met. She was genuinely scared. "Shifei, have I done something in the past that hurt you? If so, I apologize. Please don’t be afraid of me, alright?" Afraid? Yun Shifei wasn’t going to stop fearing Mu Chengzhu just because he said one apologetic sentence. She forced a casual smile. "I’m not afraid. Don’t overthink it." Not afraid? Her face had gone pale. She was acting as if he were some sort of demon ready to consume her alive. Mu Chengzhu couldn’t figure out what he’d done to make her so terrified of him. But she clearly didn’t want to talk about it, and he couldn’t push her for answers. Mu Chengzhu sighed. "Alright, I’ll leave now." He got the feeling that if he stayed any longer, Yun Shifei’s aversion to him would only deepen. Yun Shifei immediately nodded. Her expression seemed to scream she couldn’t wait for him to leave. Did she really despise him that much? He desperately wanted to know what unspeakable sin he’d committed. Could it really just be because of that strange dream? He thought, how unfair. If they shared a dream, didn’t that indicate a deep connection between them? But she likely believed it to be real, afraid he might actually do such things to her in the future. When Yun Shifei walked him to the door, Mu Chengzhu suddenly stopped and turned to look at her. The girl hadn’t caught on yet and stared at him in confusion, her crystal-clear eyes reflecting his silhouette. Mu Chengzhu said lightly, "Shifei, don’t worry. I won’t do anything to hurt you. That dream wasn’t real." After Mu Chengzhu left, Yun Shifei stared at his retreating figure and suddenly laughed. How could it not be real? To her, it was undoubtedly the reality of her tragic past life. Still, she found this life to be very strange too. Mu Chengzhu’s changes were dramatic. In the summer, he was supposed to go on a trip but didn’t. After the school term started, he still stayed at home instead of living on campus. What had caused such a difference in him this time? The Cheng Family. Cheng Guomin said to Zhao Haishuang, "I heard from a friend about a doctor overseas who’s highly skilled in treating autism. I’m planning to take Xiao Lie for a consultation." Hearing that Cheng Guomin wanted to take Cheng Lie for medical treatment, Zhao Haishuang wasn’t too happy. The little bastard was tolerable only because of his illness. If he weren’t sick, could he still live in this house peacefully?

Chapter 201: How Can It Be Fake?

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