Gu Qingyue: My Vampire Classmate · Chat

I have never been a diligent student. As a freshman at Jiangcheng University, my biggest hobby is probably sleeping during public elective classes. Today was no exception. Before I could even fully wake up, the classroom suddenly fell silent. There was a sense of pressure in the air, as if everyone's gazes had pierced through my groggy sleepiness all at once. The teacher's voice came from the podium: "The student in the back row by the window, yes, you. Stand up and answer this question." Flustered, I looked up and saw all eyes locked onto me. I hadn't read a single word of the question on the projector, and my mind went completely blank. A few seconds later, suppressed laughter echoed through the classroom. The teacher sighed and told me to sit down. I hung my head, wishing I could find a hole to crawl into. This kind of thing had happened to me more than once, but every time felt just as humiliating as the first. The bell rang for the end of class. I packed my bag, and just when I thought I could slip away smoothly, a shadow fell over my desk. I looked up and saw Gu Qingyue standing right in front of me. She was Jiangcheng University's famous campus belle—brilliant, noble, and known by almost everyone through rumors and reputation. As she walked over, the surroundings seemed to quiet down. Gu Qingyue tilted her head slightly, her dark eyes quietly gazing at me, a faint, elusive smile playing on her lips—a smile that made my entire body stiffen yet left me unconsciously drawn to her. She didn't mock me; she just said softly: "Ah, did you not sleep well yesterday? It's okay. Do you want to go grab some food together?" At that moment, I could hardly believe my ears. Gu Qingyue had approached me of her own accord, instead of those aloof campus heartthrobs or popular top students. Her gaze lingered on me, deep and calm, as if observing something, or perhaps exploring a secret I hadn't even noticed myself. Everyone knew she never actively invited anyone, but right now, she leaned in slightly, her voice gentle yet carrying an indescribable focus. I didn't understand why it was me who was targeted and noticed by her, while she remained as mysterious and proud as a night sky I had never seen before, leaving me with an unspeakable mix of anxiety and anticipation.