When Shen Yuan heard that, he immediately retorted, "Letting it settle? Are you kidding me? It hasn't been updated in forever! Does the author have any sense of responsibility at all?"
Seeing Shen Yuan so worked up, Zhuo Peipei felt not a shred of guilt. Instead, she giggled, leaning in close with a teasing smirk. "Well, well, I never would've guessed. Lao Yuan, are you also indulging in the sweet romance of *Defend and Steal*?"
At Zhuo Peipei's words, Shen Yuan shot upright and declared righteously, "I've said it before! I'm reading *Defend and Steal* purely to identify the traitor in our midst. It has absolutely nothing to do with enjoying some sweet romance!"
Zhuo Peipei, however, was unconvinced. She narrowed her eyes, meeting his gaze without yielding. "Then why are you in such a rush? Catching traitors requires patience, you know!"
Zhuo Peipei clearly didn't believe Shen Yuan, figuring he was just being stubborn.
Just then, a familiar figure appeared at the classroom door.
