The wooden beauty of Young Master Sheng(121-125)

Chapter 121: The Feeling of Losing a Billion!


The new test results were out, and Class 11's overall performance remained stable. However, the bottom spot changed hands again.


It was Eugene, the desk mate who had mocked the academic tyrant, who moved up to the third-to-last place. The boy in the back row burst into laughter, "Didn't expect that! Wow!! Two people are replacing me at the bottom! Eugene, keep up the good work! Don't give up the throne!"


He spoke loudly with a strange tone, very funny, causing laughter in the class.


Eugene's face turned green and white, sitting there, unable to lift her head in frustration.


The class teacher noticed the empty seat, thinking that Bai Junwen hadn't arrived yet. However, she had received a message in the morning that she should be here by now. With a quick glance, she saw her sitting next to Jiang Chenchen.


She knocked on the table to quiet everyone down.


"The middle seat next to Eugene is empty. Who from the back row wants to move up?"


The teacher meant well.


But there was no response.


Apparently, no one wanted to move.


Laughter erupted even more.


Eugene's face turned ugly, completely, while Bai Junwen, who sat next to Jiang Chenchen, seemed to straighten her back a bit?


Seeing this, the class teacher had no choice but to give up and let everyone quiet down, starting the class.


...


After two classes, Tong Danyu and Zheng Xinxin in the front row were still not giving up on Jiang Chenchen's brother, a case of mistaking beauty!


The two of them deliberated for a while, knowing that although Jiang Chenchen was ruthless, she was actually easy to deceive. So, after discussing for two classes, they took advantage of Bai Junwen going to the restroom.


Zheng Xinxin turned sideways.


As if holding a phone and pretending it suddenly ran out of battery, she anxiously said, "Hey hey! Why is it out of battery? My dad said I must call him at this time to remind him to take his medicine, or he'll miss the time, and his health will be ruined!"


Tong Danyu also cooperated and said anxiously, "What should we do? I forgot to charge it last night. Can you borrow Jiang Chenchen's phone for me?"


Zheng Xinxin then looked at Jiang Chenchen, pleading, "Is it okay? Borrow your phone for a moment!"


A male classmate behind Jiang Chenchen climbed onto the table and leaned over, asking with great curiosity, "Zheng Xinxin, what illness does your dad have?"


"Mind your own business!"


Zheng Xinxin glared at him, and Tong Danyu cursed at him first.


The male classmate showed a confused expression. "Are you two crazy?"


Tong Danyu went out, grabbed the boy's neck, and dragged him out of the classroom.


Zheng Xinxin sighed in relief, then set her sights on Jiang Chenchen.


Jiang Chenchen, who was working on problems, didn't pay much attention to their antics. Upon hearing the request, she opened her phone and handed it over, "Here you go."


Zheng Xinxin's eyes lit up, pretending to be anxious, she first opened her contacts. However, her contact list only had Xia Changli and Gu Mingmei, no other numbers. Did she memorize her brother's number and didn't save it?


There were a few numbers in the call history, but she wasn't too sure.


So, she gave up and went to WeChat.


Glancing at Jiang Chenchen, thankfully, her attention was on the exercises. So, she quickly opened WeChat, perhaps a little guilty, her hand accidentally shook, and she clicked on the phone's photo gallery.


The entire phone had only two pictures, and her eyes widened with excitement!


She trembled as she opened them.


Damn, it's a swimsuit photo! The handsome guy's figure is top-notch!


Blood rushed through her head at an alarming speed. She almost covered her nose to prevent a nosebleed, but she was too excited and screamed.


Tong Danyu, who came back after chasing the boy, took the opportunity to snatch the phone from her.


"Ah! I'm dead!! Someone save me!!"


Zheng Xinxin tried to snatch the phone back, looking panicked as she glanced at Jiang Chenchen, saying, "Shh, keep it down, lower your voice!"


Tong Danyu still wanted to take another look, and the two began a tug-of-war over the phone.


The commotion caught Jiang Chenchen's attention. Fearful that they might drop her phone, she stood up, took it back from them, and their tight grip was no match for her speed and strength.


Her strength was truly impressive.


Their actions also attracted the attention of other classmates.


"What are you guys doing!?"


"Making chicken noises, what's with the spring fever?!"


Tong Danyu looked at Jiang Chenchen regretfully as she retrieved her phone. Her brother was truly unparalleled!


Hearing the classmates' comments, she snorted disdainfully, "What do you guys understand? Jiang Chenchen's brother is incredibly handsome. Unfortunately, you didn't get to see the photo just now. If you had seen it, I bet you'd be even louder than me."


Zheng Xinxin quickly covered her mouth. "Shut up, you!"


She signaled to keep Jiang Chenchen from discovering their deception.


Jiang Chenchen, after taking her phone back, saw the photos in the gallery. They were pictures she took of Sheng Mingsi coming out of the swimming pool during her swimming practice, resembling a scene from a summer comic. At the time, she only thought it was a beautiful moment, so she recorded it.


Now, looking at it again, for some reason, she thought of the strange dream she had last night after seeing Sheng Mingsi come out of the bathroom, his well-defined body glistening with water droplets...


She couldn't think about it. Every time she thought about it, she remembered the strange dream from last night.


Did she dream that mysterious and magnificent body because she saw Sheng Mingsi's body?


She immediately turned off her phone, put it back in her uniform pocket, and sat back down to solve the problems.


It was easy to let her thoughts wander unintentionally. To maintain concentration, she immersed herself in the exercises.


Tong Danyu was deeply regretful. She should have remained calm and saved the pictures!


"Now, go ask her for the photos. What do you think?"


"It's good as long as she doesn't get angry."


"That's too bad. It's the feeling of losing a billion. You understand, right?"


"I understand!"


Zheng Xinxin touched her chin. "But I can draw!"


She quickly got to work. Having been drawing since elementary school, her drawing skills were decent. However, drawing from memory always lacked some feeling.


So, not giving up, she turned to Jiang Chenchen behind her. "How about lending me your brother's photo to use as a reference for my drawing?"


She showed her the drafted drawing paper, making a sincere request.


Jiang Chenchen, not bothering to look, said, "Wait."


"Does that mean you agree? Then I'll wait!" Zheng Xinxin was thrilled.


She put down the drawing paper. "Which problem don't you understand? I'll teach you."


Looking at the questions, she quickly said, "Let Bai Junwen teach me!"


Bai Junwen, who returned from the restroom, was pulled over enthusiastically by her to see the problems Jiang Chenchen was working on.


Bai Junwen taught carefully and methodically. Jiang Chenchen quickly understood, feeling somewhat happy.


Zheng Xinxin and Tong Danyu, who were watching, also understood. The two sighed together, "Indeed, a top student!"


Zheng Xinxin said, "The train of thought is simple and clear. We'll rely on you in the future, especially since you're nearby!"


They praised and welcomed her, while Eugene, sitting alone, was furious!


Are they making insinuations again?!


Unable to contend, she stormed out of the classroom.


Zheng Xinxin and Tong Danyu kept looking at Jiang Chenchen. "Can we do it now? The questions are solved, and you can let me draw the photo!"

Chapter 122: Watching Her Make a Fool of Herself

Jiang Chenchen raised her head and looked at Zheng Xinxin. "Did your dad take his medicine?"

Zheng Xinxin was completely stunned.

"..."

And then the matter was dropped.

Compared to the handsome guy's photo, they felt their lives were more important.

Staring at someone silently like this was a bit intimidating.

Seeing them turn back to the front, Jiang Chenchen, although finding it a bit strange, didn't think much about it. She did, however, pinch her phone in her pocket, tempted to open it and take another look at the photo.

With class about to start, she restrained that urge.

The morning classes quickly ended. At lunch, Jiang Chenchen was planning to go to the small shop. She almost left late, leaving only her and Bai Junwen in the classroom.

Bai Junwen grabbed the hem of her clothes, lowered his head, and dared not look into her eyes. "I... invite you to eat."

Regardless of yesterday or today, he wanted to thank her properly.

Jiang Chenchen thought for a moment. "Okay."

Although Bai Junwen didn't have much pocket money, she still had some for treating her to a meal.

To show sincerity, they went to a relatively high-end restaurant off-campus.

Unexpectedly, they ran into Bai Junwen's sister, Bai Junjun, at a nearby table. She was chatting and laughing with a group of girls, mentioning her birthday party.

The highlight was that she managed to invite the big star Lu Su.

"Lu Su will come for my birthday this time. My 17th birthday is extraordinary. I invite you all to witness it together!"

Bai Junjun said proudly, playing with her fingers. "What kind of nail art should I do for my birthday? Any suggestions?"

Several girls at the next table were very excited. "Really? Is it true? Lu Su! You managed to invite Lu Su?!"

Bai Junjun snorted, full of pride. "Yes, it's him! My birthday can make him come for me."

One of the girls found her boastful attitude hard to accept. "I'm just saying, Bai Junjun, you're exaggerating too much! I might believe it if you said it was some 18th-tier idol. Please, he is the top star Lu Su! Coming for your birthday? Don't joke!"

Bai Junjun glanced at her, eyes rolling. "Hey, don't believe it! Originally, I wasn't going to invite you after hearing what you said. But I want you to open your eyes wide and see if Lu Su will come or not! After all, your knowledge is limited!"

Bai Junwen, hearing his sister's self-righteous tone, apologized to Jiang Chenchen, grabbing her sleeve, lowering his eyes, and whispered, "Can we... change to another place?"

Obviously, he didn't want to run into his sister and didn't want to make things difficult for Jiang Chenchen. After all, inviting Lu Su was an impossible task.

Unexpectedly, Bai Junjun noticed them. One of Bai Junjun's classmates, with sharp eyes, said, "Junjun, is that your sister from the countryside over there?!"

Bai Junjun glanced over, frowned, and looked displeased. "Yeah, what's wrong?"

"Hey, your sister's friend next to her is so beautiful?! Is she the one on the recent school flower candidate list?!"

"Looks like a senior from Grade 3, the new transfer student! The one who defeated Jiao Jie!"

"Now that Jiao Jie is gone, isn't she the most awesome now?!"

"But she looks a bit dull and thin, doesn't seem very strong!"

Bai Junjun's face didn't look good. Originally, all the attention was on her. Now, all the attention was taken away, making her feel very unhappy.

"Bai Junwen, where did you get the money to eat here?"

Her questioning voice made those classmates secretly tsk-tsk. It seemed that a sister from the countryside was not worth much.

Bai Junwen didn't want to talk to her, especially under the gaze of so many eyes. He felt very uncomfortable.

He wanted to turn around and leave, avoiding the curious eyes.

However, Jiang Chenchen gently pulled her back. "What's wrong?"

Seeing them order dessert after having their meal, it looked delicious. So, she continued, "Let's eat here?"

Bai Junwen looked at her, his expression timid under the large black-framed glasses. He couldn't refuse and had no choice but to enter the various gazes.

They sat at the table next to Bai Junjun.

Seeing this, Bai Junjun raised her delicate eyebrows high. Her so-called sister was indeed timid and couldn't hold her ground. How far could she be pushed?

Her eyes flashed with cunning and mockery, quickly turning into a smiling face.

"Since you're also here to eat, why sit separately? Let's sit together! We've ordered a lot, and it would be a waste if we can't finish it!"

She was originally quite cute and adorable, and her smiling face seemed harmless, completely different from her previous demeanor.

That wasn't wrong.

Bai Junwen and Jiang Chenchen joined them, sitting together.

Bai Junjun ordered some dishes. "These are our specialties. You must try them since it's your first time here."

She didn't give them a menu to look at. Those classmates who often came with her exchanged glances.

Then, everyone started chatting.

"Junjun, why are you ordering such expensive dishes?"

"My sister is here. It's only right that she treats us, isn't it?"

"Why do you dislike your sister so much? She doesn't have much money!"

"Since she's here, she must have some money. It's not my concern."

"Then let's leave quickly later. It would be awkward if we stayed. This table is about to host a business banquet!"

"We'll see how I feel at that time."

"OK."

Several consecutive OKs were exchanged. They had planned it all out. Bai Junjun disliked her sister and wanted to see her make a fool of herself.

Dishes were served, all special and exquisite, expensive but tasty. Bai Junjun's classmates, originally thinking of leaving, couldn't resist ordering more. After all, Bai Junwen's sister would pay for everything.

This further increased the expense for this table.

Then Bai Junjun handed her card to Bai Junwen. "We're leaving. Enjoy your meal. You can use my card to pay later, and the password is my birthday."

After that, they left.

Bai Junwen felt that his sister's eyes were full of cunning as she handed over the card. It was quite unbelievable.

Watching Jiang Chenchen eating seriously and deliciously, Bai Junwen didn't disturb her. She silently took the menu and, when flipping to the prices, her hand trembled a bit.

So expensive?!

They ordered so many dishes; could this money cover her living expenses for a year?

She quickly closed the menu, took the card Bai Junjun left, and went to the counter to try to settle the bill.

She had a feeling that there might not be any money in the card, and her hands were trembling as she held it.

Chapter 123: How Much Money Did He Transfer In?

For someone with social anxiety, facing the cashier alone was already challenging. And now, the password for the card was incorrect. She had entered Bai Junjun's birthday, but it showed as incorrect.

The cashier looked at her and said, "Hello, if you enter it wrong again, the card will be locked. Do you want to think carefully or use another card?"

Bai Junwen stood there stiffly. She didn't have enough money to pay for the table's expenses.

Facing the cashier's gaze, she felt uneasy, not knowing how to resolve the current situation.

Would she be treated as someone trying to dine and dash, then taken to the police station?

"Miss, how would you like to settle the payment?"

The cashier reminded her again, also sensing that something was not right with the delayed payment.

Seeing her in high school uniform, she thought, could she not afford the bill?

Although he was a high school student, with such a large bill, it would be a problem if she couldn't pay.

The situation was quite tense. Jiang Chenchen, having finished eating, saw that Bai Junwen hadn't come over and walked to the cashier. She asked, "What's wrong?"

The cashier hurriedly said, "Miss, your friend's card isn't working. Can you use your card instead?"

She handed over the bill.

Jiang Chenchen looked at it, counted the numbers, and then paused.

So expensive.

She thought it was delicious just a moment ago, but now it seemed overpriced.

But since they had already consumed it, they had to pay.

So, she took out her wallet. There was a card that Sheng Mingsi gave her for living expenses and miscellaneous fees. She didn't know if it would cover the bill for today.

She hesitated but had to give it a try.

Entering the password, the receipt from the card machine finally printed out. Success!

At least it proved that there was enough money to cover such a large expense.

The cashier breathed a sigh of relief. She was afraid that they were trying to dine and dash, but fortunately, they weren't.

At the same time, she marveled at how high school students nowadays could spend so much!

Jiang Chenchen was a bit puzzled. How much money did Sheng Mingsi transfer into this card?

Regardless, she couldn't use the money he gave for such expenses. She had to cover this gap herself.

Time for studying was already tight. If she wanted to fill this gap, she would have to earn money quickly.

She hadn't figured out what method to use yet.

On the other hand, Bai Junwen didn't expect that Jiang Chenchen would solve the predicament once again. It seemed that any problem could be easily resolved in front of her.

It made her feel useless.

As they left the restaurant, Bai Junwen kept her head down and didn't speak. But soon, she gathered courage and said, "Jiang Chenchen, since I invited you to eat, I'll find a way to repay you for this money."

"No hurry," Jiang Chenchen said. "But why couldn't your sister's card be used?"

Bai Junwen gripped her clothes. "She did it on purpose, intentionally ordering expensive dishes and making me pay the bill, all just to make me look bad!"

She should have known that her annoying sister wouldn't change her ways suddenly!

Angry but helpless, she now had that card in her pocket.

Seeing this, Jiang Chenchen asked, "Do you want to retaliate?"

"Retaliate?" Bai Junwen shook her head. Although she was furious, she didn't dare to retaliate. She couldn't argue with anyone.

"Jiang Chenchen, please don't take the so-called birthday banquet to heart. Don't even bother asking people or inviting a big star like Lu Su. It's impossible. Please don't get involved in this."

She had already caused Jiang Chenchen enough trouble; there was no need to bother her further.

The so-called birthday would only become a comparison and joke in the eyes of the people who attended, comparing her seventeen-year-old sister with her eighteen-year-old self.

Jiang Chenchen didn't know about her inner conflict and said, "Inviting Lu Su is not that difficult. Since you all like him, on your 18th birthday, let him sing a happy birthday song for you. How about that?"

Bai Junwen couldn't believe it. Why did Jiang Chenchen consider such a difficult thing as a trivial matter?

Was she a goddess?

The noon sun was intense, and there seemed to be a mysterious glow around the person next to her.

Bai Junwen did want to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. It's just that no one cared, and there was nothing to celebrate.

But what she just said, was it true? In front of a star they all admired, enjoying such treatment and blessings, could she really have it all?

Thinking about it, she found herself somewhat looking forward to it, but reality made her timid.

Did she deserve all of this?

Jiang Chenchen noticed that she seemed to like it, though not obvious, Jiang Chenchen could see it.

Although there was some timidity, Jiang Chenchen ignored it. "After school this afternoon, I'll give Lu Su a call and ask. Just wait."

Bai Junwen saw Bai Junjun and those classmates in front of her stop.

The dreams shattered instantly in the face of reality.

And Bai Junjun was also very disappointed. She didn't see the two of them being dragged out or sent to the police station in embarrassment, which was incredible.

Where did she get the money from?

Did Grandma secretly give her money?

"How did you come out?" Bai Junjun asked directly, squinting her eyes. "You didn't steal money from home, did you?"

Bai Junwen couldn't take it anymore, suppressing her voice, she said, "What are you talking about?"

Bai Junjun rarely saw her like this, but she was even more angry. "It's not... I just can't remember my card password. Why are you yelling at me?!"

Those who didn't know her were easily deceived by her face, and even her classmates were confused. Wasn't that card intentional?

"Bai Junwen! Do you have such a sister? If I didn't want to deal with you, would I have come over? I've already gone back to school!" Bai Junjun complained, crying like a pear blossom with rain, looking very pitiful.

That's probably why her parents liked her so much.

Bai Junwen didn't want to watch her act and couldn't argue with her. She just wanted to leave and avoid all of this.

However, Jiang Chenchen said, "That's good."

What's good?!

Others looked at her.

She took out a long bill from her pocket and handed it to Bai Junjun. "Transfer the money to me."

Bai Junjun was stunned: ?

This woman is quite good at seizing opportunities, isn't she?!

And the bill had already been stuffed into her hands.

Bai Junwen also took the opportunity to be tough, handing over that card. "Jiang Chenchen paid for the bill. Your card's password is wrong, so transfer the money to her now."

"Bai Junwen, what are you doing?"

Bai Junjun, with a green face, had already spoken those words. Now that she had cried and couldn't argue back, she had to comply.

For such an expensive meal, she still had to foot the bill in the end. The thought of it made her so angry that she could spit blood.

Bai Junjun reluctantly used her phone to transfer money to Jiang Chenchen.

She looked at the record on the phone screen, clenched her phone in anger, and lowered her voice, "Don't forget that you said you would invite Lu Su!"

Chapter 124: Perhaps Someone Has a Sugar Daddy

Facing Bai Junjun's gaze, Jiang Chenchen met her eyes. "I haven't forgotten."

Her voice was calm, which seemed disdainful in Bai Junjun's eyes, making her expression twist with anger. "How can I trust you?!"

"Then let me make a call right now."

Jiang Chenchen thought she still had time to talk to him.

So she took out her phone and called Gu Mingmei to ask for Lu Su's contact information.

Gu Mingmei was having a meal at the table. Upon hearing this, she found it amusing. The atmosphere at the table had just been tense due to project issues, and the sudden change surprised everyone.

She stood up and walked out of the private room, standing in the corridor and lowering her voice. "Why do you suddenly want his number?"

Did the little girl suddenly come to her senses, planning to abandon her heartless and cold brother?

"It's something."

"Why don't you tell me the reason? I'll give you his number. Let me guess, do you want to use it to tease my unpleasant brother?"

"No, it's about a friend."

Gu Mingmei deliberately teased, feeling a bit better, but Jiang Chenchen was straightforward and didn't understand being teased at all, showing no embarrassment.

Well, she gave her the number.

After Jiang Chenchen noted it down, she hung up quickly.

Gu Mingmei: ? Aren't you going to chat a bit more?

Her demeanor is just like her brother's!

...

Jiang Chenchen, under their watchful eyes, dialed Lu Su's number.

Several girls crowded around, full of curiosity and anticipation.

Only Bai Junwen was very worried. Was it really Lu Su's number? Would he reject the call as soon as it connected?

She was concerned that Jiang Chenchen might face embarrassment and discomfort.

The phone kept ringing, but no one answered.

Bai Junjun went from anticipating eyes to suspicious and questioning ones. "Why isn't anyone answering? Is that really Lu Su's phone number?!"

Her eyes and words were really aggressive.

Especially when the call went directly to voicemail with no one answering.

Her classmates expressed disappointment. "I knew it. How could Lu Su answer her call? He's such a big star, even if he participated in a program, it was probably arranged by the production team. He's likely already put her on a blacklist for private calls."

"Oh, lying has no benefits. It's so embarrassing to be exposed! Don't pretend to be so close to the star in the future!"

"Really annoying, making me so excited for nothing!"

"Bai Junwen, your friend is just like you. Really not likable." Bai Junjun shifted her gaze to Bai Junwen's face, showing disgust. "You'd better have some self-awareness. No one in our family likes you, and no one remembers your birthday. You'd better know your place!"

Bai Junwen clenched her fists, trembling all over, staring at her with eyes red from anger.

"Too much! Have you humiliated me enough?" She finally shouted, unable to endure it any longer.

Startled by Bai Junwen's sudden outburst, Bai Junjun was taken aback, her eyebrows furrowed in a more imposing manner. "What? Is what I said not true?"

This truth stabbed straight into her heart. Bai Junwen seemed to lose the battle and had no confidence left.

With her head hung low, she seemed to admit that what Bai Junjun said was indeed true.

Seeing her like this, Bai Junjun felt triumphant but also disdainful. Always looking miserable, she seemed to bring bad luck.

She sneered, glanced at Jiang Chenchen, who had a strong presence, and said, "What are you looking at? Stop pretending to be close to Lu Su. It's ridiculous to lick your face like that!"

Jiang Chenchen hadn't spoken yet, but her phone vibrated.

The displayed number was Lu Su's, the same one she had just called.

Bai Junjun's classmates were amazed and immediately crowded around to see, exclaiming, "Is it a call from Lu Su?!"

"Ah, ah, can't be true, right?!"

"Sister Jiang, you must answer!"

The expressions of Bai Junjun's classmates changed quickly, and even the senior sister joined in shouting.

"Senior sister! Answer it quickly!"

Those classmates quickly changed their expressions, even addressing her as senior sister.

Bai Junjun's face changed repeatedly. "Impossible!! It can't be Lu Su!"

Jiang Chenchen answered the call with her phone, and Bai Junjun quickly reached out to press the speaker button. She couldn't believe that it was really Lu Su calling?!

A clear and melodious voice came from the other end of the call, accompanied by a few coughs and a hint of surprise. "Hello? Is this Jiang Chenchen?"

People familiar with Lu Su, who had heard him sing and seen his program interviews, could immediately recognize his voice.

The classmates couldn't help but scream, "It's real!"

"Ah, ah, ah, Lu Su! My love!!"

They were too excited, crowding around the phone, shouting.

At the same time, they almost pushed Bai Junjun to the point of falling!

Bai Junjun turned pale with anger, pushing them away. "What are you doing!?"

Amidst the chaos, Jiang Chenchen had taken the phone back and turned off the speaker. She leaned in and said, "It's me. I'll talk to you tonight."

Then, she hung up on Lu Su, leaving him looking puzzled. What would they talk about tonight?

The manager handed over a cup of cold medicine. "Who was that?"

"A friend."

Lu Su restrained his expression, smiling and accepting the medicine. The manager advised, "You need to rest well these days. You'll be busy again later. Only sleeping two or three hours a day, it's tough on you."

"Yeah, I know."

Lu Su had been busy since his trainee days, and he had long grown accustomed to this kind of life. The few days he participated in the variety show were the most relaxed times. Unexpectedly, the drama he filmed last year, boosted by the variety show, gained popularity after airing this year, propelling him from an initial-level celebrity to a top-tier one.

From then on, he became even busier. Occasionally, he would think of that person who was once cold and pure.

He looked forward to tonight's call.

...

The afternoon classes quickly ended.

The news of Jiang Chenchen and Lu Su's phone call spread rapidly, but the discipline was strict, and no one came to surround her except for her classmates in the classroom.

Especially the two who were nosebleeding for her brother in the morning quickly forgot about it in the afternoon, now wanting to get Lu Su's contact information.

Jiang Chenchen completely ignored them.

At the same time, she left a sentence.

"Don't disturb my studying."

She truly immersed herself in her studies. Except for Bai Junwen, she was the second bookworm!

After school in the afternoon, Jiang Chenchen and Bai Junwen went to the cafeteria for lunch. Many female students took the opportunity to approach and inquire, but she ignored them all.

Everyone thought this senior sister was very imposing, acting as if knowing a celebrity was something remarkable.

"Maybe she was pushed into variety shows because her family is wealthy. Although those who can afford to attend our school aren't poor, some families are willing to spend money on this!"

"Perhaps she has a sugar daddy! A big-time sponsor daddy is not comparable to our ordinary wealthy families."

Those people spoke as if she couldn't hear, discussing loudly.

Bai Junwen ate with her head down, her face embarrassed. She glanced at Jiang Chenchen, unable to endure the insults.

Chapter 125: If You Don't Confess Soon, You'll Miss the Chance

If those girls hadn't come forward and said these things to her face, Jiang Chenchen wouldn't have bothered paying attention.

She looked at the girl sitting across from her. "Sugar daddy?"

This blank stare, pretending to be innocent?

The girl opposite snorted and laughed, "Then tell me, why did you, as a commoner, get selected to participate in a romantic variety show? Why were you chosen for the program!?"

"Why?"

Facing the aggressive questioning from the girl in front of her, Jiang Chenchen remained calm. It was as if she was recalling the words of Gu Mingmei when she invited her to join the variety show. Then she said, "Because I'm so pretty."

Girl opposite: What the heck?!!

Others: ???

So arrogant! But there was no way to refute her; she really was just too pretty!

Being beautiful was a kind of capital. In this era where looks dominated the entertainment industry, her appearance was no less outstanding or attractive compared to the female celebrities in the same variety show.

Moreover, she hadn't appeared on any other show afterward; she was genuinely a commoner!

After the incident at the cafeteria, Jiang Chenchen's popularity, as well as her reputation as the school flower, quickly spread.

She became the undisputed winner in the voting for the school flower.

However, the person involved had no idea and paid no attention whatsoever.

So much so that when gifts and love letters started appearing on her desk, she felt bewildered.

With only a couple of months left in their senior year, if he didn't confess soon, he would miss the opportunity!

Many students, driven by this idea and some out of curiosity, filled her desk with gifts and snacks, even piling them on the table!

"Why do I not only see those boys, but even girls are joining in on this commotion?" Tong Danyu exclaimed in disbelief.

Zheng Xinxin held her head, expressing envy. "I've never seen so many gifts in my life. Jiang Chenchen, can you let me see how love letters are written?"

"Go away." Tong Danyu pushed her, then turned to Jiang Chenchen. "By the way, with so many people liking you, what kind of person do you actually like?"

"Isn't it Lu Su? Are you two really dating?"

"How is that possible? Idols can't date!!"

The two gossiped while staring at Jiang Chenchen.

Jiang Chenchen finished her notes and looked up.

Both nodded. "Got it, got it. Don't disturb my studying!"

Then they turned away.

Jiang Chenchen shifted her gaze from them to the window. It was nearly the end of the month, and the study workload was increasing. Bai Junwen's eighteenth birthday party was also approaching.

After school that day, she called Lu Su and entrusted him with the task. He hesitated for a moment but agreed quickly.

It seemed like he wanted to say something more, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

Lu Su felt that it wasn't just about repaying her for a favor; he genuinely wanted to see her. It had been a long time since they last met.

He wanted to arrange a private meeting with her, but there was simply no time, not even enough time for rest. So, he had to give up.

He could only wait for that day at the end of the month, overcoming all obstacles to attend.

...

"This question is wrong."

Bai Junwen whispered, and Jiang Chenchen's thoughts returned. Since they became desk mates, from class to the dormitory, they studied together until late at night. She helped with anything Bai Junwen didn't understand, and her progress was rapid.

She had already left the male students in the back far behind.

It had been a while since she last saw Sheng Mingsi. It had been almost ten days since she went home that day.

It seemed like he went on a business trip.

Jiang Chenchen missed him a bit, so she took pictures of the gifts on her desk and sent them to him, considering it a form of sharing.

After taking the pictures, she didn't receive a reply. So, she put her phone down, focused on her studies, and continued with her exercises.

During class, her phone vibrated.

A message had arrived.

Jiang Chenchen didn't check her phone during class, afraid of missing any knowledge being taught. However, she had a strong feeling that the message was from Sheng Mingsi.

She struggled for a long time but ultimately resisted the urge.

The phone on the desk vibrated twice more.

Two more messages...

She resisted the temptation and didn't check.

Almost as soon as class ended and the teacher left the classroom, she lowered her head and picked up her phone to check.

Sheng Mingsi: Who sent these gifts?

Asuka Brother: Study well, don't date.

Asuka Brother: Throw them away.

Jiang Chenchen saw these three messages, tilted her head, and hesitated before composing a reply.

After sending it, Sheng Mingsi wanted to retract the message, but it was too late. After waiting for her response for a long time and not getting one, he had to go to a meeting, so he coldly tossed the phone aside.

After finishing everything and going out to eat with those people, he picked up his phone and glanced over it. His whole person froze.

Chenchen: Can't bear to throw them away.

In a selfie, she tilted her head, holding the gift with an expression of reluctance. Those eyes, even through the phone screen, still conveyed a kind of direct and pleading gaze.

Being coquettish...

A hint of interest appeared on his lips, but quickly concealed, revealing a usual deep and cold expression.

"Mr. Sheng!"

Someone walked over, catching a glimpse of what seemed like a photo of a woman, but it was quickly closed, and they didn't see anything.

What was Mr. Sheng looking at?

A woman?!

Wasn't it rumored that he wasn't interested in women?

Sheng Mingsi put away his phone and glanced over. The person immediately restrained their thoughts and actions, not daring to think too much. After all, being stared at by his cold gaze felt chilling to the depths of one's heart.

"Mr. Sheng, Mr. Wang is waiting for you. Please follow me."

Sheng Mingsi raised his chin slightly in acknowledgment.

The person then politely gestured and walked ahead. But they wondered whether they should inform Mr. Wang and arrange for a few beautiful women to join the dinner?

Sheng Mingsi slowed his pace, took out his phone again, and admired Jiang Chenchen's selfie. All his attention was on her face. This rarely seen cute appearance made him lose focus for a moment, and his long eyelashes swept down the shadow.

Suddenly, his gaze paused, and in that selfie, half of Jiang Chenchen's head appeared behind her, making a "Y" sign, showing a male hand.

His gaze darkened, and his eyebrows furrowed.

Just as he saved the picture, he immediately opened the photo album, cropping out that half head.

Then, in this sqelfie, he still saw the person he wanted to see, with no one else.

After returning to the messages, he edited a message.

Sent.

Then, a faint fleeting smile appeared on his lips. He put down his phone and walked out of the building.

...

Jiang Chenchen endured through another class before checking the messages.

Asuka Brother: Receive the delivery later.

After school, during dinner time in the cafeteria, she received many phone calls, and the deliveries were all outside the school.

She hurriedly went out, and there were so many deliveries!

Bai Junwen helped bring them back to the dormitory. Opening those packages revealed gifts!

So many gifts!

Even more than on her desk in the classroom!

Sheng Mingsi lightly swirled the wine glass on the dining table, his icy gaze scanning his phone. He slowly sipped the wine, swiftly sending a message.

"Is this enough with all these?"

As soon as he sent the message, several long-legged beautiful women entered the private room from outside.