I'm really not the god of time.

Chapter 2 I'm Not in Love

Zhang Lingyun flipped the card over and handed it directly to Xia Youran.

"..."

Xia Youran's pupils dilated suddenly as she looked at the numbers on the screen.

The morning sunlight slanted down, reflecting a rainbow of colors in her eyes.

"Those eyes were so beautiful, it's such a pity she committed suicide," Zhang Lingyun thought to herself.

"This is incredible. This is the first time I've ever seen someone awaken such a ring number."

Xia Youran blinked, then looked puzzled:

"But why can't I see the name on the card?"

"Do you have something wrong with your eyes? It says so on the label, and there's even a lengthy description of the effects!"

"You're the one with vision problems; there's clearly only one number."

"Um!?"

Zhang Lingyun suddenly realized that the words on this card might only be visible to him.

Zhang Lingyun glanced at the time:

I need to get to school right away.

He took a step forward, then suddenly realized the girl hadn't moved.

"And you?"

Xia Youran sipped her drink and said slowly:

I want to skip class.

"Can't you learn something decent?" Zhang Lingyun couldn't help but criticize.

"That's how witches are. Have you ever seen a witch actually paying attention in class?"

"I don't care about anyone else, you have to come with me."

"Why should I?" Xia Youran muttered.

"Why do you have so many questions?"

Zhang Lingyun forcefully pulled her up, saying, "Anyway, I can't let you out of my sight."

"Fine then, it's the same for me wherever I go anyway."

Xia Youran walked towards the subway entrance.

Zhang Lingyun suddenly called out to her:

"We're not taking the subway anymore."

Why?

"I have a phobia of the subway."

"How do we get there?"

"walk."

"It will be very tiring."

"I'll tire you out."

Zhang Lingyun walked up to her and grabbed her wrist.

"What are you trying to do?" Xia Youran asked, struggling.

"To prevent you from getting lucky halfway through the journey."

---

On the sidewalk beside the road, the plane trees cast dappled shadows.

Several small birds were chirping on the branches.

A boy and a girl strolled hand in hand in the sunlight.

Passersby cast curious glances at them.

After walking for about half an hour, the two finally arrived at Green Island No. 1 Middle School.

Zhang Lingyun was indeed late.

The people from the Education and Sports Bureau have already left.

He stood in front of the empty testing room and was severely criticized by the principal.

The principal is in a bad mood today.

This year's test results were very poor, falling below the average of five percent, and those who passed were mostly weak warlocks.

Zhang Lingyun, who was late, became his punching bag.

After the old man gave a few criticisms, he realized something was wrong.

A girl was being led by the hand the whole time, which was a blatant challenge to school rules!

Seeing that the principal's anger was about to explode, Zhang Lingyun quickly said:

"Principal, I awakened on my way here."

The principal adjusted his glasses, so angry he almost burst out laughing:

"You mean you awakened on your own without any materials, rituals, or guidance?"

"That's right." Zhang Lingyun nodded.

"What's your name? Which class are you in? How did your teacher teach you? Don't even think about getting any awards this year!"

It seems the old man is so angry that he even wants to impose collective punishment.

Zhang Lingyun quickly pulled out a card to prove that she hadn't lied:

"Principal, look."

The principal only glanced at it, and his eyeballs bulged out.

He suddenly clutched his heart and collapsed to his knees with a thud.

The other leaders in the corridor were startled:

"What happened?"

"What kind of card is that? Is it a 'Killing Curse' that causes instant death?"

"No, judging from the principal's reaction, it should be [Heart Control]."

Zhang Lingyun panicked and quickly held up the card, saying:

"No, this isn't an offensive card!"

The school leaders were startled and quickly looked away.

"Don't show us that card! Do you want to start a massacre at school?"

Zhang Lingyun had no choice but to put the card away.

Xia Youran burst out laughing when she saw this.

She has a carefree and heartless demeanor, just like all witches.

A teacher from the [Protection School] stepped forward and cast a [Resurrection] spell on the principal.

The principal finally caught his breath.

But he was still in a dying state, like a game character with only one drop of blood left, who would die instantly if bitten by a mosquito.

Before being taken to the hospital, the principal pulled Zhang Lingyun to his side and solemnly instructed her:

"Don't show your card to anyone, and don't reveal your secrets to anyone. Our school's awards this year depend entirely on you. Don't worry about university; I'll personally arrange your admission through the recommendation system. Understand?"

"Understood."

"Good boy, I've always thought you were a talented person."

"But Principal, you didn't even know my name just now."

"That's not important. What's important is the deep bond between us, master and disciple, understand?"

"Understood."

Zhang Lingyun returned to the teaching building in a daze.

As Xia Youran passed the floor for the second-year high school students, she glanced inside.

But Zhang Lingyun didn't let her go and continued to pull her uphill.

---

The awakening ceremony had just taken place in the classroom of Class A, Grade 12.

Everyone's fate has quietly diverged.

You could tell the outcome just by looking at the expressions on the boys' faces.

The girls' reactions were rather indifferent.

Because they already knew whether they were witches or not when they were born.

While the homeroom teacher turned around to write on the blackboard, Zhang Lingyun slipped in through the back door and sat in the back row by the window.

He patted his deskmate on the shoulder, pushed him to an empty seat at the next table, and pulled Xia Youran to sit down.

Anyone who has sat in the back row knows that, in the hellish senior year of high school, this place is a small paradise.

The boys were chatting when they suddenly saw a pretty girl.

Wang Dong, who was sitting next to him, was startled and lowered his voice to say:

"Holy crap, bro, you're awesome."

Zhang Lingyun made a shushing gesture:

"Don't shout anything, or the boss will find out."

"But you've gone too far! Dating is bad enough, but you dragged her into the classroom?"

"I wasn't in a relationship; I met him along the way."

"Then who is she?"

Wang Dong secretly glanced at her and thought the girl was really pretty, just like those girl group idols.

Xia Youran pouted:

"I'm in Class B of Grade 11, and he won't let me go back."

The boys in the back row all gave a thumbs up.

"Brother Zhang, you're awesome. I'd be impressed if you didn't help the old lady up."

Just then, a boy in the front row started tattling:

"Teacher, Wang Dong and Zhang Lingyun are making a lot of noise in the back row, which is affecting my ability to concentrate on the lesson."

Wang Dong clicked his tongue angrily:

"Liu Yang, are you still peeking at your phone?"

The homeroom teacher snapped a piece of chalk in half, turned around abruptly, and slapped it onto Wang Dong's forehead.

Although the homeroom teacher was just an ordinary person, his skill in throwing chalk was no less than that of a sorcerer's [magic missile].

"Wang Dong, what are you yelling about? Liu Yang's aptitude test showed he's a fifth-tier university graduate, which gives him extra points on the college entrance exam. Do you have any?"

Wang Dong was given a severe scolding and shrank back like a turtle.

Liu Yang snorted smugly and then tattled:

"Teacher, Zhang Lingyun has brought his girlfriend to the classroom."

This statement was absolutely earth-shattering.

The students who were originally looking down at the blackboard turned around to look.

Upon seeing Xia Youran, another uproar ensued:

"So pretty, which class are you in?"

"I know, the junior in high school, the witch..."

"No wonder, I've heard that witches are all very beautiful."

"Zhang Lingyun, you're amazing! You don't make a sound until you do, and then you're a sensation."

The homeroom teacher slammed her hand on the desk and glared at Zhang Lingyun through gritted teeth.

Zhang Lingyun wanted to explain that he had acted bravely and righteously, but he figured no one would believe him anyway.

Xia Youran couldn't help but chuckle when she saw him looking down.

The homeroom teacher glanced at Xia Youran again:

"This student, you should go back to your own class first."

Xia Youran raised her hand:

"He held onto me tightly, not letting me leave him."

Another uproar erupted in the classroom.

Everyone was stunned by this scene.

If you can be so carefree in public, how will you behave in private?

The homeroom teacher was so angry that her face was contorted.

If he were a warlock, he'd probably be breathing fire by now.

However, at this critical moment, the vice principal suddenly stood outside the door and waved to the homeroom teacher.

The two whispered to each other in the corridor for a while.

The homeroom teacher kept exclaiming in amazement:

"Really? No way? How is that possible? I understand."

When the homeroom teacher returned, she completely changed her demeanor, smiling kindly at Zhang Lingyun.

"It's good for young people to be energetic, but they shouldn't go overboard."

Faced with this dramatic change in attitude, the entire class was stunned and looked at Zhang Lingyun with bewilderment.

Liu Yang was particularly dissatisfied.

His aptitude test result was five rings, the best in the class.

"Teacher, Zhang Lingyun, he..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was glared at by the homeroom teacher.

"Liu Yang, don't think you can have a smooth ride just because you have a Level 5 qualification. If you don't study hard, it's not certain you'll even reach Level 5. Also, if you play on your phone in class again, I'll confiscate it."

Liu Yang was so startled by that remark that he didn't dare to say another word.

The students noticed something was amiss as the homeroom teacher's attitude changed.

They all glanced at Zhang Lingyun, realizing that he might be more qualified.