Chasing You Like a Tenacious Falcon

After arriving at school, Quan Zhisui immediately looked toward the front row of the classroom, her gaze landing on Wei Shixu's seat.

Wei Shixu was there. Sensing her gaze, he looked up and met her eyes.

Quan Zhisui instinctively averted her gaze but quickly looked back at him and walked over.

Wei Shixu glanced at her wrist. "Why aren't you wearing the bracelet? Didn't you say it's good for your health?"

Quan Zhisui replied, "It's too precious. I'm afraid of damaging it."

Wei Shixu's tone carried a hint of pressure. "Wear it. If it breaks, I'll get you another one."

Quan Zhisui lowered her eyes and stood still.

Wei Shixu asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"

Quan Zhisui asked, "What time were you born?"

Wei Shixu chuckled. "Why are you asking that? Have you finally realized we're actually quite similar? Two Capricorns born on the same day—how could we not be alike?"

Quan Zhisui: "..."

She didn't understand zodiac signs.

Wei Shixu's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Admit it, Quan Zhisui. You're just like me—proud and eccentric at the core."

Quan Zhisui bristled. "Who wants to be like you? I was born in the morning, and you were born at night! I thrive in the sunlight, while you crawl in the shadows!"

Wei Shixu watched her get angry, unable to suppress a smile as the corners of his eyes crinkled. He sighed softly and said, "You're really... so adorable."

Then, he tugged at Quan Zhisui's sleeve, his fingers brushing lightly against her wrist. "Wear the bracelet. I like seeing you wear it."

He wanted her to use everything he gave her, from head to toe!

Quan Zhisui returned to her seat. Not long after, she received a message from Wei Shixu. He remembered her question and sent her his exact birth time.

These things were supposed to be private, not something to share casually. What if someone with ill intentions took advantage of it?

Yet, he didn't seem to guard himself against her at all.

Quan Zhisui suppressed her curiosity and didn't look at the message. She waited until after a full day of classes, returning home and locking her bedroom door before she began analyzing Wei Shixu's birth chart.

Afterward, she sat at her desk, lost in thought for a full half hour.

...

Time flew by, and soon it was the end of the semester.

Quan ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌​‍Zhisui was overwhelmed with her studies. Her goal was to rank in the middle of the class by the end of the term, which was incredibly challenging for someone who had transferred from martial arts training to regular high school.

Meanwhile, Wei Shixu kept pestering her about the bracelet, insisting she wear it every day. If she didn't, he would get upset and do something childish and strange.

Honestly, wearing such a precious item to school every day made her anxious!

He could be so immature in certain ways!

Zuo Zichen was also starting to feel the pressure of academics. Fortunately, he was only in his first year of high school and had only fallen behind by a few months. Catching up was easier for him than for Quan Zhisui.

These days, he woke up early every morning to practice his basic martial arts stances. His energy was improving day by day, and his mind even felt clearer!

Zhuge Ying was in high spirits, her popularity in the student council soaring. Rumor had it she would take over as chairperson ahead of schedule next semester.

Kong Mingze's grades had also improved. Although he was only consistently scoring in the double digits, he no longer got single-digit or zero scores.

Everyone was busy this winter, except for Wei Shixu, who seemed idle and gloomy, as if he had just gone through a breakup.

Since Quan Zhisui had forgiven him, their relationship had eased, but it had become too stable. He found it difficult to make further progress.

Quan Zhisui was like a wall, blocking all his advances.

No matter how many times he expressed his feelings, whether openly or subtly, Quan Zhisui would either change the subject or pretend not to understand.

In short, she just wouldn't agree to be with him!

Wei Shixu began thinking of other strategies. He didn't need her to agree outright, but he at least wanted a reason to see her during the winter break.

Going without seeing her for over ten days would drive him insane!

During a break between classes, Wei Shixu walked over to Kong Mingze, who was napping, and woke him up.

Kong Mingze was half-asleep, his head resting on the desk. "Let me sleep, Wei Shixu!"

Wei Shixu's eyes gleamed. "How about going to Antarctica during the winter break?"

Kong Mingze instantly woke up. "Really?! A cruise?!"

Wei Shixu raised an eyebrow. "A ten-day cruise to Antarctica for the New Year."

Kong Mingze was ecstatic. "Yes!!!"

Wei Shixu glanced to the side and added, "Ask Quan Zhisui and the class monitor if they want to come."

Kong Mingze, the fool, immediately shouted in front of the whole class, "Monitor! Quan Zhisui! Do you want to go on a ten-day cruise to Antarctica during the winter break?!"

Wei Shixu: "..."

Zhuge Ying walked over from the front and glared at him. "Why are you shouting?!"

Quan Zhisui also came over. "Antarctica?"

Kong Mingze nodded vigorously. "Do you want to go? I really want to!"

Zhuge Ying asked, "Have you planned it out?"

Kong Mingze froze. "Uh, no."

Wei Shixu pulled out his phone. "I did a quick search. It's a six-star cruise ship with everything you could need. The itinerary includes the Antarctic Peninsula and the polar circle."

Zhuge Ying's eyes sparkled with excitement!

Antarctica! How dreamy!

Kong Mingze: "Yes, yes! Ten days! Do you want to go?"

Quan Zhisui asked, "How much is it?"

Wei Shixu replied, "It depends on the room. Ocean-view rooms are more expensive, around 100,000 yuan."

He wasn't being entirely truthful. 100,000 yuan wouldn't cover the best rooms, but he needed a way to get her to agree.

As for who would pay, it was obvious—he wouldn't let Quan Zhisui spend a dime.

Zhuge Ying's excitement dimmed. If it cost 100,000 yuan, she wouldn't go, even though she knew Wei Shixu had invited her with the intention of covering her expenses.

100,000 yuan was a fortune for an ordinary student from an ordinary family.

You three can go.

Zhuge Ying thought to herself, feeling a little disappointed...

"Oh, no. It's too expensive," Quan Zhisui flatly refused.

Kong Mingze panicked. "Wei Shixu will pay for you! I'll pay for the monitor! Come on!"

Quan Zhisui shook her head. "No, I don't like that. I'll go when I have the money myself. Besides, I'm going back to Yunyang during the break."

Kong Mingze: "Oh..."

He felt sad, disappointed, and listless.

Wei Shixu quickly interjected, "Then let's not go to Antarctica. How about Wudang Mountain? I'll take you back to Yunyang and visit Wudang Mountain while I'm at it. I've never been there."

Quan Zhisui glanced at him, then at Kong Mingze and Zhuge Ying. "Do you want to go?"

Zhuge Ying asked, "How much are the plane tickets?"

Quan Zhisui replied, "I don't know. We'll take the high-speed train. It's a few hundred yuan."

Zhuge Ying's eyes lit up. "Okay!"

Kong Mingze, though a little disappointed, was still happy to go on a trip and immediately perked up. "Let's go to Wudang Mountain! Woohoo!"

Quan Zhisui smiled. "Get your hiking sticks ready. I'll take you to the Golden Summit."

Kong Mingze: "Yay!"

Zhuge Ying: "Okay!"

Wei Shixu also smiled. It didn't matter where they went, as long as they were together.

Mission accomplished!

After school, Wei Shixu quickly made his way to the back of the classroom and stopped Quan Zhisui.

Quan Zhisui: "?"

He asked in a low voice, "Are you going back to the martial arts school in Wudang Mountain during the break?"

Quan Zhisui nodded. "Yes."

Wei Shixu asked nervously, cautiously, "Then... can I come?"

Quan Zhisui nodded again. "Sure."

Wei Shixu's eyes brightened, his voice lazy as he drew out the last word. "Okay..."

Quan Zhisui smiled at him, then avoided his intense gaze.

She had already planned to take Wei Shixu to see her master to treat his stomach issues. She had a feeling that his chronic illness wasn't just a stomach problem.

The human body is a whole, and every organ affects the others.