"I...I..." Harold wanted to say that he didn't mean it, but when he saw the murderous look in Rosendo's eyes, he was too scared to speak. He could guarantee that it was the scariest look he had ever seen in his life.
"Don't bother me again." Rosendo glared at Harold and coldly said before turning around and walking towards the back row of the classroom.
It wasn't until Rosendo left that Harold regained his composure. He slumped into his seat, thinking about the strange feeling just now. He couldn't believe that someone's gaze could be so terrifying. Suddenly, Harold felt a coolness on his forehead and wiped it with his hand - it was cold sweat. He had been scared enough to break out in a sweat. The more he thought about it, the scarier Rosendo seemed.
In fact, even Rosendo himself didn't know why Harold felt this way towards him. Although he held a high position in the future century, his gaze hadn't reached such an intimidating level yet. What exactly was going on? Was it because of reincarnation or something related to the white light emitted by the pearl he studied before being reborn?
Rosendo and Vanessa sat at the back row of seats in class; many students couldn't help but glance over at them from time to time as they all felt like today's Rosendo was very strange - not only did his appearance change significantly but what intrigued them most is how brave Rosendo has become lately since even wealthy kids like Harold dared not threaten him anymore.
Johanna glanced at Harold then decided she would rather use Rosendo as her shield instead; after all, she knew for sure that Rosendo wouldn't dare take advantage of her unlike some people might try to do so otherwise if given any chance possible.
Johanna got up and walked towards the back row of seats, sitting down next to Rosendo. After she sat down, Johanna looked at Harold who was already purple-faced with anger and couldn't help but smile smugly.
The whole class looked at Rosendo enviously; they all thought that he must have had some incredible luck to have a school beauty like Johanna throwing herself at him.
Harold cursed inwardly: "Hmph, this bitch can pretend forever if she wants to. I'll eventually get her under me."
Ring ring ring...the bell finally rang for class. An old man with white hair holding a thick book walked in - it was obviously the teacher.
The teacher began lecturing on the podium non-stop; initially, Rosendo found it quite interesting but after just a few minutes he felt bored as he realized how superficial the content being taught was without any depth or substance whatsoever. So instead of pretending to listen anymore, Rosendo simply lay his head on his desk and fell asleep.
Johanna seemed absent-minded too as she kept stealing glances at sleeping Rosendo from time to time since his head was tilted towards her direction so she could clearly see his face up close now. It was then that Johanna suddenly realized how handsome Rosendo really is - with smooth fair skin accentuating sharp facial features such as thick eyebrows, high nose bridge and beautiful lips. Seeing how gorgeous he is made her feel an absurd impulse - wanting to kiss him!
Feeling embarrassed by such thoughts crossing her mind, Johanna blushed uncontrollably while thinking: "When did I become so cheap? Even wanting to kiss someone like Rosendo?"
Another person who seemed lost in thought during this class period was Vanessa; actually Vanessa has always liked Rosendo because they grew up together since childhood which made their bond very deep-rooted over time. However due to feeling insecure about her own looks (which were not as good-looking as Johanna's), Vanessa never dared to confess her feelings to Rosendo, fearing that he would reject her and they could no longer be friends.
Now with the school beauty Johanna suddenly announcing that she likes Rosendo and even sitting next to him voluntarily, Vanessa felt heartbroken, scared and worried that Rosendo might leave her because of this.
During this class period, both Johanna and Vanessa didn't hear a single word the teacher said; they were lost in their own thoughts instead.
The bell rang as class ended, and Rosendo woke up. He stood up and shouted, "Huang, make me a cup of coffee." The students who were about to go out to play and the teachers who hadn't left yet all looked at him in unison, followed by bursts of laughter.
Rosendo had just dreamed that he was in the future century where Huang was his housekeeper - a beautiful woman. Every morning when he got up, he liked to have Huang prepare a cup of coffee for him before brushing his teeth and washing his face. That's why he appeared embarrassed just now.
"Hehehe..." Johanna sitting next to Rosendo couldn't help but let out a pleasant laugh like silver bells. She thought to herself that Rosendo also had such a cute side.
Rosendo sat down awkwardly, staring at Johanna who was still laughing with a straight face and asked, "Is it really that funny?"
"No... no, I just think you're very cute," replied Johanna with a smile.
Suddenly, Rosendo loudly said to Johanna, "Johanna, give up on me! I will never like you."
Johanna's smile disappeared instantly and was replaced by resentment. She knew that Rosendo was retaliating against her for making fun of him. She wanted to beat up Rosendo badly but she knew she couldn't because Harold was watching them closely.
"I'll endure it and wait until Harold gives up on me before I teach you a lesson," thought Johanna secretly in her heart.
However, Johanna said aloud, "It's your business if you don't like me. It's my freedom if I like you."
"Then stay away from me," said Rosendo without giving any face to Johanna intentionally speaking louder so the whole class could hear him.
"Y-you..." Johanna pointed at Rosendo, feeling the urge to curse but not knowing how since she had never done it before. She felt very wronged and had never experienced such injustice in her life. Her fake confession was rejected without a second thought, and when she tried to approach him, he pushed her away.
At this moment, she felt like the most pitiful girl in the world. The more Johanna thought about it, the more aggrieved she became until finally unable to hold back her tears any longer, she cried on top of her desk.
Rosendo was speechless; what was going on? It's okay for you to bully me but when I do it back you cry? Is there no justice left in this world?
The teacher who hadn't left yet saw that Rosendo had made his best student Johanna cry and immediately shouted at him: "Rosendo, you're so domineering! You dare to bully even the class monitor! I don't care what method you use next class period but if Johanna is still crying then get ready for punishment! Hmph."