Observing Tang Manman's shy and timid demeanor, Lin Yu kept a calm exterior, but inside, he was taken aback.

Her behavior was suspiciously off!

Why did it feel like what she was holding wasn't medicine from a pharmacy, but rather a love letter difficult to deliver?

Glancing at Tang Manman's blushing cheeks, and then at the medication in her polished hands, and back at her, Lin Yu noted her face grow even redder.

Her skin, naturally fair to an unbelievable degree, turned a vast shade of pink with even a hint of excitement. Now, her pinkish complexion was gradually deepening to red, complementing her delicate features and the inherent purity she exuded, leaving Lin Yu momentarily mesmerized.

With a light breeze whistling by, the moment seemed suspended in time.

Under Lin Yu's intense gaze, Tang Manman's cheeks turned an even deeper shade of red, trembling as she held the medication, as if on the verge of spontaneously combusting from embarrassment.

It was then Lin Yu, breaking from his dumbfounded stance, softly inquired:

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"Tang Manman."

"You..."

"You don't happen to like me, do you?"

At this question, Tang Manman's eyes widened in shock; her once flustered glances fixed solely on Lin Yu, her clear black eyes suddenly dilating with panic.

"No, not at all!"

"I'm just really grateful for your help, wanting to repay you."

"I don't like you."

"Really, I don't."

Tang Manman hastily shook her head, her denial rushed and almost stammered.

Watching her face rapidly redden to a concerning degree prompted Lin Yu to a realization.

What on earth had he just asked?!

"Ha, good... good that you don't like me," Lin Yu chuckled nervously, attempting to mask his embarrassment.

After an awkward silence, Tang Manman, once again, extended the medicine towards Lin Yu, whispering to break the silence, "Please take the medicine, your body hasn't fully recovered yet."

"No need," Lin Yu chuckled again, shaking his head.

Now fully back to his senses, Lin Yu took a deep breath, knowing he couldn't let the situation progress any further.

At that moment, an idea crossed his mind, "Just return these. I can buy them myself."

"And maybe keep your distance from now on. You're quite attractive, and my girlfriend would be jealous if she saw you."

Tang Manman's initial tension and shyness shattered like beautiful stained glass under Lin Yu's few words, revealing an astonished expression underneath.

She stood there, dumbfounded, struggling to grasp his brief comments.

"You don't need to dwell on those times I helped you; you've helped me significantly too, right?"

"Let's call it even."

Lin Yu smiled, "Let's just pretend we don't know each other from now on."

"My girlfriend is somewhat possessive."

"I don't want to make her jealous."