Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: The Beginning of an Awkward Flirtation

It wasn’t long before fate brought them together again—this time through their shared responsibilities in a school club project. Forced to work side by side late into the evenings, the awkwardness between them slowly unraveled. Lin Ze found himself paying closer attention to Su Xuan’s quiet smiles and thoughtful gestures. As they brainstormed ideas and shared laughs, a gentle warmth blossomed between them—a delicate, unspoken affection that neither was quite ready to name but felt undeniably real.