Song Xiaodong immediately recognized that this boy was likely pursuing Lu Yaobing, while she probably didn't have any feelings for him yet.
Youth often lacks a bit of grace. Jealousy isn't wrong, but failing to maintain enough composure in front of a girl may come off too strongly. This intensity can create a sense of pressure for her.
With a slight smile, Song Xiaodong was about to speak when Lu Yaobing remarked coldly, "This is Teacher Song. Don't mess around here."
"Ah… a teacher?" The boy's face instantly looked awkward. "I'm sorry, I thought you were a student."
"It's fine, let's go. Class is about to start." Song Xiaodong waved him off.
The boy gave a sheepish smile, then turned to Lu Yaobing and said, "Yaobing… tonight I…"
Before he finished, Lu Yaobing interrupted, "I've been really busy lately. No time. Don't hold me up, I need to get to class. Teacher Song, let's go."
