Chapter 02 – A Confusing Fragrance (He Has a Scent on Him?)
The first time he noticed something unusual was a month ago during the pre-Tongkao physical examination in Xiacheng D9 Qu.
That day, the sky over the D9 Qu was heavily overcast, with dark clouds bringing a torrential downpour.
Swish, swish, swish—!
Pitter-patter—!
The sound of massive raindrops hitting the glass windows was exceptionally clear.
The youths around them stood in bustling lines, many gathering by the windows to watch the heavy rain.
“Good heavens, how are we supposed to get home later with such heavy rain?”
“Who told you not to bring an umbrella? The weather in Xiacheng Qu changes in the blink of an eye; it’s been out of balance for a long time.”
“It was still sunny when I left the house this morning.”
“Beautiful sunny days only belong to the lucky ones in Shangcheng Qu. Remember to bring an umbrella next time.”
…
The noisy chatter of the youths, mixed with the sounds of thunder, rain, and wind, swirled chaotically around Gu Zhuoran.
Compared to these noisy sounds, there was another matter currently making Gu Zhuoran deeply unsettled.
He faintly narrowed his icy-blue eyes, quietly lowering his head to carefully sniff the fair nape of the neck just inches away from him.
The two were standing so close that Gu Zhuoran could almost touch Shen Yan’s skin.
The skin that was usually covered by his school uniform was now exposed due to the physical examination.
From the slender, fair nape, a very faint, cold, and clear fragrance drifted.
That scent subtly stirred a certain restlessness within Gu Zhuoran’s body, catching him off guard.
The fragrance wasn’t obvious. If Gu Zhuoran’s sense of smell wasn’t superior to ordinary people’s, he definitely wouldn’t have noticed it. But it was enough to affect him.
He took a half-step back and closed his deep, dark eyes.
‘Crap, his body has… reacted.’
‘Dammit… how is that possible!’
Gu Zhuoran lightly covered his nose with the back of his hand, frowning with a look of utter confusion, which caught the attention of the others nearby.
“What’s wrong with him?” someone whispered curiously.
“Could it be that Shen Yan has some weird smell…”
The crowd was a bit afraid of Gu Zhuoran, only daring to discuss it in hushed tones, but their voices caught Shen Yan’s attention.
He suddenly turned his head to look at Gu Zhuoran, who was retreating, surprise written in his eyes.
His face darkened, and he couldn’t help but carefully sniff his own scent.
There wasn’t any weird smell.
Knowing that today was the Tongkao physical examination, he had specifically taken a shower.
“What’s wrong with you?” Shen Yan looked at Gu Zhuoran in confusion and took a small step forward.
To his surprise, Gu Zhuoran, who was usually quite obedient in front of him, acted as if he were facing a formidable enemy when he stepped forward, and abruptly turned and ran away.
“…” Shen Yan stood frozen in place, his eyes wide with disbelief.
After a moment of shock, the surrounding people immediately began to whisper even more fervently.
“Banzhang, do you really have a weird smell on you?”
“How awful must it be to chase away Xiaoba Gu?”
The classmates’ discussions made Shen Yan’s face turn icy cold.
He suddenly reached out, grabbed a male classmate standing nearby, raised an eyebrow, and asked coldly, “Do I have a smell?”
The classmate jumped in fright, struggling frantically in Banzhang Shen Yan’s grip.
However, his strength couldn’t match Shen Yan’s. Held single-handedly by Shen Yan, his feet were almost off the ground.
Shen Yan and Gu Zhuoran were the top powerhouses in their year. Banzhang, who usually kept a low profile, was actually the only strong person who could suppress Xiaoba Gu. In the end, the male classmate could only give up struggling and take a sniff.
“No, there’s no smell at all.”
Only when he said this did Shen Yan let him go. The crowd didn’t dare to spout nonsense anymore.
Everyone even felt that, for a moment, the handsome Banzhang was fiercer than Xiaoba Gu.
Shen Yan’s handsome face was dark and gloomy. He swept a cold glare over the crowd, handed Gu Zhuoran’s left-behind medical examination form to the Health Committee member, and ordered, “Go find him and bring him back for his examination.”
“Banzhang…” The Health Committee member was on the verge of tears upon hearing this. Asking him to go find Xiaoba Gu was basically a death sentence.
Ignoring the crowd, Shen Yan turned around and stepped into the examination room.
His posture was tall and confident, his eyes sharp and full of light, his entire being exuding a noble and resolute aura.
But after entering the examination room, Shen Yan subconsciously raised his arm and took another sniff.
“What the hell is that brat doing? There’s absolutely no smell…”
Author’s Note
Bows, thank you dear for coming to Wu Bao’s little nest for a long stay. May we accompany each other for a long time! (The next update will be sent after 12 AM~) The newly born little Wu Bao “Don’t Smell” will quickly grow strong under your care! This chapter is a bonus update for the destined readers. Hugs, Miao Miao loves you all~
【’What the hell are you doing, you brat’ Mini Theater】
Shen Yan looked speechlessly at Gu Zhuoran, who stood behind him covering his nose. Shen Yan (slightly angry): What do you mean by this? You think I stink? Ah Ran: Um… no. (Whispering~) Shen Yan glared at him: If not, then take your hand away. Ah Ran hesitated for a long time: … I can’t. (Backing away slightly~) Shen Yan slammed the table: You brat, are you going to take it away or not!! Ah Ran frowned: Really? Shen Yan: Yes! (Very decisive and crisp~) Gu Zhuoran moved his hand away, instantly revealing two trails of red blood~~ Shen Yan (speechless): ….. (What the hell is this, a nosebleed?!) Gu Zhuoran (silent): ….. (He didn’t want this to happen either, okay!)
Translator’s Note / Glossary:
- Xiacheng D9 Qu: Lower City District D9.
- Shangcheng Qu: Upper City District.
- Tongkao: Unified Examination.
- Banzhang: Class Monitor.
- Xiaoba: School Bully/Tyrant.
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