Chapter 3

The next day, when I got home from school, I found many roses arranged by my front door.

Julian stood in the hallway, tall and elegant.

He stared intently at me. “Lulu, yesterday’s confession was too rushed. I want to be serious about it now.”

I said coldly, “No matter how serious you are, I’ll never like you.”

“Then who do you like? Is there anyone better looking than me?” Julian’s voice was urgent.

I pulled out my keys, ready to go inside, but Julian blocked my way. “Lulu, I truly like you. I want to go to law school with you.”

I looked at him strangely. When did I ever say I wanted to study law?

I smiled. “Sorry, but your grades aren’t good enough. Give it up, you loser.”

Julian’s tone leveled out. “Lulu, can you not be so harsh?”

I stared at him, saying nothing.

“Since you’ve decided to study law, you should quickly submit your application.”

A mischievous thought suddenly sparked in my mind. “I won’t. I want to drive a tractor.”

I clearly saw a muscle in Julian’s jaw visibly twitch.

I opened my front door, walked in, and firmly shut it, almost hitting Julian’s nose.

The next day, I received many messages.

The news of the school heartthrob confessing his feelings for me was known by all the students.

The news, of course, came from Julian. No doubt about it.

Mr. Ashworth called me many times, but I didn’t answer any of them.

After a few seconds, he called again.

He spoke almost immediately. “Lulu, you’re a good kid. I have no objections to you and Julian dating.”

He hadn't objected in my previous life either. Back then, I was even happy that Mr. Ashworth didn’t look down on me for not getting into university.

“My son has always wanted to study law and become an excellent lawyer. I hope you can work hard with him.”

I smirked, a glint in my eyes. “Alright.”

Mr. Ashworth paused, then his voice brightened with a laugh. “It’s wonderful that you agree!”

I hung up, barely suppressing my laughter.

Just now, I’d changed my mind. It would be incredibly satisfying to mess with them.

I wanted to make sure Ava could never get into university. After all, if not me, I worried there would be another victim.

Julian, hearing that I’d agreed to be with him, quickly came to find me.

He immediately asked, “Have you submitted your application?”

“Not yet. Tomorrow.”

Julian visibly relaxed.

“Want to hang out with me? My friends are having a get-together.”

I nodded. “Sure.”

Julian looked at me, still feeling uneasy, not understanding why I’d changed so much.

But what did it matter? He was the one running out of time.

Ava was there too. When she saw me, she dramatically rolled her eyes.

I said bluntly, “Ava, is your eye twitching?”

“What?” Ava looked startled.

I continued, “Why are you rolling your eyes at me? Do it again, and I’ll poke them out.”

Ava shot up, but Julian firmly pushed her back down. “Ava, behave yourself.”

Ava’s eyes turned red with anger. “Julian, how can you talk to me like that?!”

I raised my hand and smacked her across the face. Everyone present froze.

Ava clutched her face, and Julian’s expression clearly changed.

“Lulu! How dare you hit me!”

Ava lunged at me like a madwoman, but Julian held her back firmly.

“Ava, calm down. Just endure it.”

Julian’s words slowly brought Ava back to her senses.