You are only mine

sThe next day, a subtle shift occurred in the dynamics between Mo Jun and Shen Yu. Mo Jun attended the class but strategically avoided sitting in the bench where Shen Yu usually occupied. Shen Yu sensed the abnormality but chose to remain silent, considering the ongoing class.

Mr. Lin, the professor, delved into the topic of predefined and user-defined functions in the C language. With a touch of humor, he compared predefined functions to a wife from a love marriage, emphasizing that these functions, already defined in the C library, are like a spouse whose likes, dislikes, and mood swings are well-known. On the other hand, user-defined functions were likened to a wife from an arranged marriage, suggesting an unfamiliarity with her attributes, much like creating a function as needed.

As Mr. Lin continued his analogy, drawing parallels between marriage and programming, he noted how predefined functions, much like lovebirds in a class, represented the known and familiar. In a playful twist, he brought up Mo Jun and Shen Yu, likening them to the class's own lovebirds. The metaphor deepened as he narrated a scenario where Mo Jun, like a predefined function, instinctively came to Shen Yu's aid when her hand was scratched, showcasing an inherent understanding without explicit communication.

The humorous comparison added a light-hearted touch to the technical subject, weaving a narrative that resonated with the students. Meanwhile, the unspoken tension between Mo Jun and Shen Yu remained palpable, mirroring the complexities of their evolving relationship amidst the backdrop of Mr. Lin's amusing analogies.

As laughter echoed through the class in response to Mr. Lin's amusing analogies, Shen Yu found herself pondering the sudden distance that Mo Jun had placed between them. While the whole class seemed to be in good spirits, her mind couldn't help but drift towards the mystery of Mo Jun's behavior.

Mo Jun, on the other hand, remained outwardly calm and composed, seemingly absorbed in the lecture. However, beneath his stoic exterior, his gaze involuntarily flickered towards Shen Yu's hand, where the scratch from the previous day lingered. Mr. Lin, ever perceptive, couldn't help but notice the silent exchange unfolding between the two.

Capitalizing on the moment, Mr. Lin decided to engage them further. He directed his attention to Shen Yu and posed a question, "What is a user-defined function in C? Can you give me an example?" Shen Yu, demonstrating both understanding and wit, promptly responded, "A user-defined function in C is defined by the user to perform a specific task, providing code reusability and modularity. For example," she continued, moving to her laptop, "let me demonstrate with a program."

Mr. Lin, satisfied with Shen Yu's articulate answer and proactive demonstration, commended her. 

With a mischievous glint in his eye, Mr. Lin then turned his attention to Mo Jun. "Come, sit next to your predefined function. Otherwise, your predefined may become someone's user-defined in the future," he teased. To everyone's surprise, Mo Jun remained firmly seated. Unfazed, Mr. Lin continued, "If you don't get up, Shen Yu's neck's nerve will be pinched after the class because your predefined is looking at you all the time."

The class burst into laughter once again, but the underlying tension between Mo Jun and Shen Yu lingered beneath the surface. Mr. Lin's humorous interventions added a playful element to the lecture, while also highlighting the unspoken dynamics between the two students.

In response to Mr. Lin's playful remark about Shen Yu's potential pinched nerve, Mo Jun calmly rose from his seat and decided to sit next to her. He uttered a calm directive, "Look at the board, don't look at me." The simple act of sitting next to Shen Yu carried a significance that resonated beyond the surface.

Meanwhile, Mr. Lin announced the commencement of computer labs, instructing the students to choose their partners and submit the names in the afternoon. Mo Jun, ever the independent and confident student, declared that he didn't need a lab partner, asserting his capability to work alone. However, Mr. Lin, recognizing the importance of teamwork in professional settings, interrupted Mo Jun's statement.

"Mo Jun, I know you are very brilliant, but it's not just about knowledge; it's also about teamwork. When you enter an organization, you need to collaborate. That's why let's start from today," Mr. Lin emphasized, underlining the significance of developing collaborative skills in addition to individual brilliance. The notion of teamwork became a pivotal theme as the class embarked on the practical aspects of their learning journey in the upcoming computer labs.

On the other side of the room, Shen Yu found herself surrounded by a group of boys, captivated by her beauty and impressed by her academic prowess. From the very beginning, she had garnered attention as the epitome of beauty with brains in the entire university. Many boys harbored the desire to strike up a conversation with her, but her proximity to Mo Jun, coupled with her reputation for being adept at handling situations, had kept them at bay.

Today, however, presented a golden opportunity for these boys to interact with Shen Yu as they vied to become her lab partner. The chance to work alongside the university's beauty with brains was too enticing to pass up. Mo Jun, observing the commotion around Shen Yu, couldn't help but intervene.

In a confident and clear voice, he declared, "She's my partner," drawing the attention of everyone in the vicinity. To further emphasize his point, he repeated, "She is my lab partner." The proclamation left no room for ambiguity, making it clear that Shen Yu's partnership in the upcoming labs was reserved for Mo Jun. The boys, who had hoped to seize the opportunity, had to reconcile with the fact that Shen Yu's allegiance lay with her existing lab partner.

 However, instead of confronting the situation head-on, she calmly exited the class, anticipating that Mo Jun would follow her. In her mind, she expected a normal conversation where she could inquire about his recent behavior.

To her surprise, Mo Jun didn't immediately follow her. Confused and a bit hurt, she paused, contemplating the sudden change in dynamics. As she observed from a distance, she noticed Mo Jun surrounded by a group of girls, each vying for the coveted position of being his lab partner. The girls cast longing looks at him, as if he were a delicacy with no bones left.

This sight fueled Shen Yu's anger, and she couldn't stand to see Mo Jun in the midst of such attention. With a determined stride, she walked back toward Mo Jun, reached out, and firmly held his hand. In a clear and assertive tone, she proclaimed, "He is my lab partner, and in the future, he will be my life partner. Don't approach him with bad intentions; he is only mine."

Mo Jun, taken aback by Shen Yu's unexpected declaration, stood there in shock. The surrounding girls, now seething with jealousy, had to grapple with the sudden shift in dynamics. Shen Yu's bold assertion made it abundantly clear that Mo Jun's loyalty was reserved for her alone.

In the wake of Shen Yu's bold declaration, Mo Jun, still in a state of shock, mustered the words to ask, "What did you just say?" Shen Yu, with a teasing glint in her eyes, responded with a mischievous smile, "You are only mine. No one is allowed to look at you. I am very possessive about you."

The unexpected turn of events left Mo Jun both surprised and amused. Shen Yu's playful possessiveness added a layer of humor to the situation, softening the tension that had lingered between them. The surrounding girls, initially vying for Mo Jun's attention, now had to contend with Shen Yu's assertive claim on him. The dynamic between Shen Yu and Mo Jun continued to evolve, taking on a new and intriguing dimension.