The wooden beauty of Young Master Sheng(116-117)

Chapter 116: The Value of Being Number One


"Chenchen!"


The car window opened, revealing a familiar face in the passenger seat – Xia Changli.


Although they often communicated over the phone, it had been a while since they last met in person.


Xia Changli was pleasantly surprised. "I'm currently tutoring a high school student preparing for the college entrance exam, the child of this gentleman."


She introduced the person in the car to Jiang Chenchen, a well-mannered middle-aged man wearing glasses.


The person in the car nodded towards Jiang Chenchen from inside.


After the initial surprise, Xia Changli asked, "Chenchen, where are you going?"


Jiang Chenchen felt someone in the rear seat looking at her through the shaded rear window, a gaze so intense it momentarily disturbed her thoughts. She replied, "I'm visiting a classmate who lives here."


"That's quite far." Xia Changli looked at the man in the driver's seat and said, "Mr. Zhao, can you give my friend a ride as well?"


The man in the car, Mr. Zhao, was also polite. "No problem, come on in."


So, Jiang Chenchen got into the car. When she opened the rear door, she noticed the person inside, someone she had seen a few times.


"What a coincidence."


Zhao Han greeted her, his long hair covering half of one eye, shielding it from the cold light.


"Oh, hello."


Jiang Chenchen responded, but he was sitting by the door and showed no signs of moving.


She looked at him. "Hmm?"


After scrutinizing her for a while, Zhao Han, with every nuance of his expression intact, only responded after hearing the reminder from Mr. Zhao in the front, as if he had just realized, "Ah, sorry."


He shifted inside, making room for Jiang Chenchen to sit.


"Chenchen, are you classmates? What a coincidence?" Xia Changli turned her head to look at Jiang Chenchen in the back. "Mr. Zhao's son has excellent grades. If you're classmates, you can ask him for help with your studies."


Before Jiang Chenchen could answer, Zhao Han interjected, "If you have any academic problems, feel free to ask. But, Teacher Xia, did you two become friends through private tutoring?"


He rarely engaged in casual conversations other than academic exchanges. He seemed unusually mature for his age.


This sudden question caught Xia Changli off guard, and she nodded, saying, "Ah, it's almost like that, but we're also good friends."


"Good friends." Zhao Han repeated the words in a low voice, casting a sidelong glance at the person beside him.


Jiang Chenchen noticed his gaze and looked at him. "What's wrong?"


Zhao Han's eyes flickered, and he shrugged. "Nothing."


He shifted his gaze to the window.


Soon, they arrived at the residential area. Jiang Chenchen got off first. Xia Changli waved at her, reminding, "Be careful. Take a taxi when you go back to school later; it might be too late for public transportation. Understand?"


She continued to offer advice, fearing Jiang Chenchen might have trouble managing.


Jiang Chenchen nodded, "Okay."


She then walked to Bai Junwen's house. The homeroom teacher had given her the address, and after locating the villa, she rang the doorbell.


Soon, a person came to open the door, a modestly dressed middle-aged woman. Seeing Jiang Chenchen, she asked with curiosity, "Whom are you looking for?"


Jiang Chenchen replied, "I'm a classmate of Bai Junwen, here to visit her."


The housemaid at the Bai residence was quite surprised that someone came to see Miss Bai. Miss Bai, with her personality, rarely interacted with people, maintaining the same demeanor even after being brought from the countryside three years ago.


She thought she might have misheard. "Are you here to see Miss Junwen?"


"Yes, Bai Junwen."


"Oh, wait a moment."


The housemaid gave Jiang Chenchen a few glances, closed the door, and after a while, opened it again, inviting her inside.


In the living room, a sophisticated woman greeted her, "Are you Junwen's classmate?"


Jiang Chenchen nodded, "Hello."


"I'm her mother. She rarely mentions classmates. What's your name?"


Jiang Chenchen stated her name.


Qü Peizhi examined her with her eyes, finding the girl beautiful and sensing that she came from a well-off family.


"My Junwen hasn't been going to school recently. I'm sure you classmates are worried. This child is really hard to manage, not responding to anything. Who knows what she's thinking!"


While saying this, she grabbed Jiang Chenchen's hand warmly, saying affectionately, "Go upstairs and talk to her. Encourage her to be more open-minded. Academic performance doesn't represent everything. We're not lacking in these things. Even if she marries into a good family, she'll have a good life."


After speaking, noticing the lack of reaction from the classmate, who looked just like her daughter in terms of facial expressions, she released Jiang Chenchen's hand and had the housemaid escort her upstairs.


Jiang Chenchen observed the sudden change in this aunt's demeanor, registered it in her mind, and went upstairs, reaching the farthest room.


The housemaid knocked on the door.


The knocking was quite loud and a bit impatient.


"Miss Junwen, you have a classmate here! She's called..." She turned her head, "What's your name?"


"Jiang Chenchen."


So, the housemaid shouted with more force.


This time, it had an effect.


The door opened, leaving only a crack.


Bai Junwen was in the room wearing a hoodie and large glasses, concealing herself in the darkness of the room.


When she confirmed seeing Jiang Chenchen, it surprised her.


"I came to see you," Jiang Chenchen said, standing outside the door.


Bai Junwen, looking through her large glasses, only had sincerity in her eyes. She hesitated, then opened the door, allowing Jiang Chenchen to enter.


Jiang Chenchen walked in.


The door closed.


The housemaid outside snorted, "What's going on, acting all nervy."


The room was very dark, with no lights on.


Jiang Chenchen reached out to turn on the light, but Bai Junwen softly pleaded, "Don't turn on the light."


Jiang Chenchen's hand paused, "Okay."


The two stood there without moving.


After a moment of silence, Jiang Chenchen asked, "Why aren't you going to school?"


Her voice was neither fast nor slow, lacking the coercive force of interrogation.


Bai Junwen continued to move backward, as if contemplating for a long time, and finally said, "I don't want to go."


"Really don't want to go?" Jiang Chenchen asked.


Bai Junwen remained silent, and there were shimmering tears in her eyes hidden in the darkness.


She lowered her head. "I'm not the number one anymore."


"Hmm?"


She didn't want to go to school just because she wasn't the top student anymore? Did she, as the last-ranked student, have the qualification to advise her?


She wasn't good at comforting others and didn't know what to say next.


Suddenly, Bai Junwen squatted down, burying her head with a voice tinged with a crying tone.


"I am the only existence valued as the number one. But I'm not number one anymore. I've lost my value, and also..."


She raised her head, looking at Jiang Chenchen through the darkness.

Chapter 117: Immersed

"Wait until I turn twenty, then replace Junjun and marry the man they had a pre-arranged engagement with because Junjun doesn't like him."

"And also, don't appear at Junjun's seventeenth birthday party," Bai Junwen clenched her hands. "If he dislikes me so much, why did he bring me back?"

Jiang Chenchen was getting confused. "Who is Junjun?"

Bai Junwen suddenly smiled, as if she could freely express herself in the darkness. "Junjun is the only daughter of the Bai family, everyone's precious pearl, my sister."

Jiang Chenchen also crouched down, looking at her from a distance. "Are your parents really your parents?"

Tears filled Bai Junwen's eyes, as if the tears she dared not shed earlier were breaking through now.

"Even you can see the absurdity in all this, right? But they are my parents, biological parents. They lost me when I was a child, left me in another city. If it weren't for a kind grandmother who rescued me, I might have starved there."

"And I could grow up peacefully because of my grandmother, not the one here. They suddenly found me one day, but instead of taking me back, they left a sum of money for my grandmother, trapping my life here."

After listening, Jiang Chenchen thought for a moment and asked, "Do you want to go back?"

Bai Junwen wiped her tears and shook her head. "I can't go back. My grandmother has passed away. They gave a significant burial fee, but she was buried in that small place. They didn't even let me go back for a glimpse."

"Let's go back after exams," Jiang Chenchen suggested.

Bai Junwen hesitated, "Is there any meaning?"

"I don't know what's meaningful. I just know if you want to go, take action."

Bai Junwen's nose tingled, and she finally couldn't hold back.

"Can I hug you?"

"Yes."

In the darkness, Jiang Chenchen reached out and embraced her. Imagining the comforting moments with Sheng Mingsi, she gently patted her head.

"It's okay."

Her voice, usually flat, now imitated tenderness, as if filled with strength.

Bai Junwen shed more tears in her embrace. Perhaps she would never forget this day – a girl who gave her warmth and the courage to move forward.

When the tears dried up, they also dried on her face.

Outside the door, an impatient knocking sound began.

"Miss Junwen, Madam asks if you want to eat. Should your classmate stay for dinner?"

"If you're not eating, just say so. Don't waste food."

"I won't eat then."

The voice stopped, seemingly indifferent to whether she ate or not.

Bai Junwen left Jiang Chenchen's embrace, stood up, and walked to the door. She courageously turned on the light.

The bright light was a bit glaring. She closed her eyes, then opened them, looking at everything brightly as if the fear was no longer there.

Turning to Jiang Chenchen, her swollen eyes were less timid. She tried to be brave.

"Thank you today. Perhaps for you, it's just a few words and a hug, but for me, it means a lot. To show my gratitude, please stay for dinner, and for the remaining two months, I'll help you catch up on your studies. Let's progress together."

Jiang Chenchen nodded, pleased to see her pulling herself together.

Bai Junwen washed her face and went downstairs with her.

The dining room was already eating, not waiting for her opinion.

When the girl named Bai Junjun saw Jiang Chenchen, she stared at her for a while, suddenly changed her expression, stood up, and pointed at her, "You're that unknown girl hanging around and creating hype with Lu Su, right? You look decent, probably wearing makeup for TV?"

After sizing her up, she made a few comments, concluding, "No girl in this world can match Lu Su, and you're no exception."

Qie Peizhi, after letting her talk too much, reminded her to watch her words. Although it sounded like a reprimand, the spoiled tone showed that she couldn't bear to speak harshly.

Bai Junjun did look more adorable than Bai Junwen, and she smiled even after making offensive remarks. Facing Jiang Chenchen, she said, "Sit down quickly. Since you participated in a show with Lu Su, can you ask him to come and celebrate my birthday at my birthday party?"

Jiang Chenchen hadn't sat down yet, considering how to respond.

Bai Junwen, beside her, answered for her, "Impossible. Lu Su, a top star like him, how could he come?"

She rarely spoke, let alone contradict them, but this time, she summoned the courage.

When they were momentarily stunned, their expressions turned unpleasant.

Bai Junjun frowned and glared at her, "Sis, what do you mean? Are you resentful because I didn't let you celebrate my seventeenth birthday?"

"I'm not."

Qie Peizhi looked at her, sounding a bit impatient, "Since we've come to this point today, and your classmate is here, celebrate both Junjun's seventeenth birthday and your eighteenth birthday together. But can your classmate help invite that star?"

"This..." How was that possible!

She'd rather not have a birthday party!

"Okay, I'll figure it out," Jiang Chenchen said on the side.

Her words brightened Bai Junjun's eyes, full of anticipation.

"Really? Tell Lu Su as soon as possible. At the end of this month, ask him to make arrangements in advance!"

Bai Junwen looked at Jiang Chenchen, shaking her head, "Isn't this making it difficult for you?"

For a top star like Lu Su, it was impossible for him to attend just because she had participated in a show. The schedules of top stars were tight and busy, asking him to spare time for this was simply impossible!

Jiang Chenchen replied, "Let's give it a try."

After leaving their house, it was already dark.

Bai Junwen wanted to have their driver take her, but no one listened to her. She wanted to go back with her, but Jiang Chenchen said, "It's okay. Your eyes are swollen. Go home and use ice. Come to school tomorrow."

After that, she left.

Bai Junwen watched her figure disappear into the darkness, silently thinking. She had never encountered a girl more unique than her.

One who was likable, one who could make people addicted.

Chapter 118: He Fills My Mind...

Jiang Chenchen walked for a while and then used her phone to call a ride back to school.

However, no one accepted the order, as the location was a bit remote. She continued walking while waiting.

When she reached the bus stop, her phone vibrated.

She saw a call from Sheng Mingsi and quickly answered, "Brother Ah si."

Only he could discern the fluctuations in her voice.

Sheng Mingsi's lips curled slightly, "Hmm... the necklace is fixed."

He stood in the room, holding the repaired necklace. In his dark pupils reflected the dazzling golden rabbit.

Jiang Chenchen felt delighted at the news, "Really? That's great."

She had been upset for a long time about the gift being damaged due to her negligence. But if he said it could be fixed, then it could.

At that moment, her phone chimed with a notification. She checked it and found that a ride had been booked, and it was nearby, arriving in about five minutes.

Just as she was about to say something, another call came in. Seeing that it was the driver, she said to Sheng Mingsi, "Brother Ah si, I have another call. I won't talk for now."

Sheng Mingsi, upon hearing her voice, frowned slightly, "Where are you?"

"I'm outside, going back to school in a moment."

After Jiang Chenchen said this, she realized the call had already been hung up on the other end. She then said, "Brother Ah si, I'll hang up."

With that, she ended the call and dialed the driver.

Meanwhile, Sheng Mingsi, who had his call abruptly ended: ?

This was probably the first time someone had hung up on him!

He looked at the phone screen, his expression pausing for a moment. Glancing at the necklace in his hand, he raised an eyebrow, placed the phone down, and walked around the room twice.

Not at ease, he called again.

Now it showed that the call was in progress.

Did someone hang up on him to chat with someone else? They've been talking for two minutes. Who is that person?

His gaze darkened, and he tightened his grip on the phone.

Maybe it was just chatting with that friend named Xia. Girls tend to be chatty.

Thinking so, he relaxed a bit, carefully put the necklace back in the box, and then threw the phone aside to continue working.

Working late into the night, he thought of making a call to see if she had returned to school. However, it was still in progress?

Who could she be talking to for such a long time?

Even if it was her friend Xia, there should be a limit to girls' chattering.

His eyes narrowed, and he clenched the phone, calling Wu Bi.

In a cold tone, he said, "Call Xia Changli, if it shows a call in progress, let it be. If someone answers, get an immediate response."

Although Wu Bi was puzzled, he promptly agreed and followed through with the instructions.

The call went through and was answered.

"Hello?"

It was the unique voice of the girl from the other end.

Wu Bi hesitated, "Uh... Miss Xia, are you, um, asleep?"

"... No, what's wrong?"

"Oh, nothing, that's all."

Wu Bi coughed and quickly hung up.

Xia Changli looked at her phone: ?

Wu Bi immediately reported to Sheng Mingsi, who then called Jiang Chenchen again. She was still on the line!

This meant she wasn't talking to Xia Changli.

So, who was it?

Sheng Mingsi felt a heavy weight on his chest, but soon let out a cold snort.

It didn't matter which friend she was chatting with; he didn't have any pressing questions. Now that she was in school, she would naturally make more friends.

He tossed his phone aside, thinking so, but his furrowed brows didn't relax.

Cold-hearted, he headed to the bathroom for a shower.

Inside the bathroom, the news broadcast was playing.

An urgent news report interrupted the broadcast. A serial killer was on the loose in the city, targeting young and beautiful girls. Citizens were warned to be cautious.

Sheng Mingsi lifted his eyes from the mist, the water droplets making his eyes half-open. He looked toward the direction of the news report, his expression darkening. Recently, she had been in an unlucky state. What if she encountered that serial killer outside the school?

As soon as this thought crossed his mind, he became completely uneasy.

He turned off the shower, grabbed a towel, and wiped his body carelessly. Wrapping the towel around himself, he stepped out of the bathroom, his expression cold, and his heart in a hurry.

At that moment, the door was pushed open, and he met eyes with the person outside.

It wasn't Jiang Chenchen he had been worrying about. Who was it?

He stood there with wet hair, water droplets falling from his face to his neck and then down his smooth, well-defined torso, only half-covered by the towel tied around his narrow waist.

Jiang Chenchen stared straight at him.

That direct gaze made Sheng Mingsi: !!

His ears were burning, and an unnatural color showed on his handsome, fair face. He tightened his brows.

"Get out first."

Jiang Chenchen not only didn't leave, but took two steps forward. "Brother Ah Si..."

Before she could finish the sentence, Sheng Mingsi quickly walked over, reaching out to pat her head, and pushed her out of the room.

"If there's something, we'll talk later."

He said with a deep voice, closed the door, and stood inside the room, exhaling. In just a minute, he could no longer distinguish whether the moisture on his body was water or sweat.

Quickly drying himself, putting on his clothes, and using a towel to dry his hair, he then opened the door.

Jiang Chenchen stood outside, looking at him. A cold breath after washing brushed past her, and with furrowed brows, he spoke, "Why are you back at this time?"

Seeing her seemingly dazed, Sheng Mingsi deepened his gaze. "What are you thinking about?"

Jiang Chenchen came back to her senses in a trance, her mind filled with the image of him coming out of the bathroom, wet and with a fair, broad body. She had seen him swimming before, hadn't she?

Looking into his eyes, she mumbled, "Huh?"

Sheng Mingsi, facing her direct and dazed gaze, raised his eyebrows and cleared his throat. "I asked why you came back at this time."

Jiang Chenchen then replied, "Oh, the school gate was closed, so I came back."

"Hmm." Sheng Mingsi turned and walked back into the room, unscrewed a bottle of water, took a big sip, and then casually dried his hair. He asked, "I called you several times, and you didn't answer. Were you chatting with a classmate?"

Jiang Chenchen walked over, saying, "Oh, I took a cab back to school, and on the way, I did receive a few calls. The driver was not familiar with the route, and his phone was out of battery. I lent him my phone to call a friend."

She finished speaking and walked to his side, squatting down, looking up at him. "Brother Ah Si, shall I help you blow-dry your hair?"

Sheng Mingsi paused, and the hand drying his hair stopped. His messy hair revealed a glint of light in his eyes. He tightened the towel, a rigid movement as he averted his gaze. "No need."

"But your hand hasn't healed yet."

Jiang Chenchen reached out, pressing on his hand. Although the back of the hand was healing, the deep scars were still quite obvious.

Her tone became soft.

And her gaze lowered.

Sheng Mingsi felt the warmth from her fingertips and heard the low tone in her voice. Just as he was about to say something to ease her guilt, he saw her suddenly lift her eyes.

Chapter 119: Grace is not of the Same Level

"Otherwise, you can bite me too!"

Jiang Chenchen extended her hand towards his lips, looking very sincere.

Sheng Mingsi: "..."

Looking at her delicate little hand, his throat moved, and he pressed her hand down, looking at her rather sternly.

"Chenchen, you need to know that what I've done for you is nothing. It's what I should do. You don't need to feel guilty or anything. As long as you're here and well, that's more important than anything else."

Jiang Chenchen nodded obediently but became stubborn about another matter.

"Then let me help you blow-dry your hair."

Sheng Mingsi: "..."

Why insist on this...

"Brother Ah Si."

Her earnest yet unadulterated tone reached his ears, making him unable to refuse any longer.

So, he had no choice but to say, "Fine."

When Jiang Chenchen heard the agreement, she quickly went to get a hairdryer from her room. However, Sheng Mingsi grabbed her arm. "I have one in my bathroom."

Jiang Chenchen turned around.

Sheng Mingsi quickly let go.

"Okay."

She went to get the hairdryer and helped him blow-dry his hair. Jiang Chenchen imitated the way her mother used to blow-dry her hair when she was a child and gently untangled his hair.

Sitting on the sofa, Sheng Mingsi let her fuss over him. Although her unskilled actions seemed clumsy, he had enough patience and tolerance because it was her.

This warm yet ordinary scene was something he had never thought about before.

Originally, Jiang Chenchen was standing by, helping him blow-dry his hair. Then, somehow, she knelt on the sofa, getting closer and closer. The contact of their bodies, the subtle changes, and the scent unique to her lingered around.

Whether it was the hot air from the hairdryer or something else, his face grew even hotter.

The next moment, he reached out and caught her hand.

The hot air from the hairdryer blew onto his face, and he turned his face away. With the same motion of holding her hand, he turned off the switch.

Jiang Chenchen was surprised. "Brother Ah Si, what's wrong?"

"Done."

Sheng Mingsi took the hairdryer from her hand, tightened his expression, stood up to put the hairdryer away, then washed his face with cold water in the bathroom. After the temperature on his face cooled down, he came out.

The hair that had just been dried was slightly damp at the ends due to washing his face.

Seeing this, Jiang Chenchen asked, "Did I burn you just now?"

Sheng Mingsi's gaze flickered, avoiding eye contact. "No."

Adjusting his expression, he went to the table, picked up a small box, opened it, and took out a necklace, handing it to her. "Chenchen, the necklace is fixed."

Jiang Chenchen took it from his hand. There was no trace of the previous break, and it was indeed fixed.

She looked up a bit excitedly. "That's great."

Seeing her happy eyes, Sheng Mingsi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. "Let me help you put it on."

The golden rabbit necklace was worn around her neck again, shining brightly on her fair skin.

Sheng Mingsi let go of her long hair, and Jiang Chenchen, looking down at the rabbit now back around her neck, felt like she had recovered a precious gift from another lifetime.

Her long eyelashes cast shadows under her eyes. For a long time, she turned around and looked at him.

Her eyes were teary.

"Brother Ah Si..."

How could Sheng Mingsi resist such a Jiang Chenchen?

The hands on her shoulders restrained their force, the deep black gaze dimmed, and he whispered, "Everything is fine now. Look, everything is okay."

Jiang Chenchen nodded.

She stopped her tears.

It was too late, and it took up too much of his time. Finally, she left his room.

The dreams at night were very strange.

A bathroom filled with damp mist.

A figure slowly emerging from the bathtub, the mist obscuring the view, making it impossible to see who it was.

But in that mist, it looked like a splendid and beautiful body... Bright rose petals floated on the water, highlighting the rosy tint of the flawless skin.

The figure emerged from the water, barefoot, approaching her through the mist.

So close, yet still impossible to see who it was.

Until she woke up, Jiang Chenchen didn't see who it was in the dream. But she quickly associated it with Sheng Mingsi from the previous night.

Could it be that she had such a strange dream because she saw him coming out of the bathroom?

She shook her head; lately, she had too many strange dreams.

Getting up from bed, she freshened up. The feeling from the dream was too intense, so she glanced at herself in the mirror. Why were her cheeks so red?

She splashed cold water on her face, and only then did the strange feeling from the dream dissipate.

Heading downstairs for breakfast, she was surprised to find Sheng Mingsi there.

"After eating, I'll drive you to school."

Sheng Mingsi glanced at her and said.

Seeing him sitting there with a stern face, the image from the dream surfaced again. The scenes from the dream and the person in front of her overlapped, making her pause in place at this discovery.

Why did she dream something strange about Sheng Mingsi!?

Xia Changli hadn't given her a proper biology lesson, or she wouldn't be so clueless.

"What's wrong?"

Sheng Mingsi thought it was something wrong with what he just said.

But Jiang Chenchen shook her head, quickly sat down, lowered her head to eat, and didn't say a word.

Seeing her eating seriously, Sheng Mingsi didn't break the silence.

When they had almost finished eating, he spoke again, "By the way, at the end of the month, keep that day free."

Jiang Chenchen stood up, "Huh?"

Sheng Mingsi lowered his eyes, wiping his hands with a handkerchief. "That day seems to be a weekend."

Jiang Chenchen thought for a moment and said, "That day won't work."

He gripped the handkerchief. "What's wrong?"

Jiang Chenchen said, "I have to attend a classmate's birthday party that day. I'm sorry, Brother Ah Si. Do you have any plans that day?"

Sheng Mingsi shook his head, "Nothing."

He said so, and there seemed to be no problem.

Jiang Chenchen didn't ask again.

After finishing the meal, Sheng Mingsi drove her to school. He parked the car at the school gate, and Jiang Chenchen pushed the car door and got out.

After taking a few steps, the person in the car rolled down the window and said to her, "Study well."

Jiang Chenchen nodded, "Okay."

"Go."

Sheng Mingsi pressed the window and drove away.

Jiang Chenchen walked towards the school gate and noticed someone on the side, looking over. It was him.

Why did he always stare at her?

Slightly puzzled, someone suddenly came over, tapping her shoulder excitedly. "Hey! Who is that man? He's so handsome!!"

It was Tong Danyu from the front row of the class. Zheng Xinxin joined from the other side, with a slightly less excited tone, "Jiang Chenchen, is he your brother? You're so beautiful; he must be your brother. He's so handsome, even more than our school's school grass!"

Tong Danyu quickly retorted, "It's not just that! Their temperament is not on the same level!"

"Is he really your brother?!"

Both girls asked at the same time.

Jiang Chenchen nodded, "Yes."

"Then introduce us to him, do you have WeChat?" The two girls approached her, hinting frantically, even taking out their phones and actively asking to add her. It was almost impossible to refuse.

Chapter 120: Brotherly Love?

Jiang Chenchen took out her phone and then put it down.

"No."

A straightforward and somewhat rigid refusal.

Both of them asked, "Why? It's just WeChat, right? Are you unwilling to let your brother interact with other girls? Or do you have a brotherly love complex!?"

Jiang Chenchen: "Brotherly love?"

"Really?"

"Yeah."

Jiang Chenchen interpreted it literally and responded candidly. She then walked out from between the two, heading straight ahead.

Tong Danyu looked at her back and hmphed, "So it's not interesting!"

Zheng Xinxin said, "I think she's serious. But with such a handsome brother, I wouldn't want to share him with others either!"

"True..."

The two murmured for a while and walked towards the school gate.

Zhao Han, not far away, heard this conversation. His eyes darkened. That kind of person really knows how to seek out prey! Pretending to be innocent and ignorant, she's just a black-hearted hunter.

Because she already has a better man in her hands, she disdainfully looks at the one in front of her.

He watched the figure disappear from his sight, sneering secretly. One day he would expose her mask.

Taking back his gaze, he took out his phone and sent a message to the person he had added on WeChat yesterday.

"Teacher, come to my house for tutoring tonight. I'm waiting for you."

...

Jiang Chenchen entered the classroom and saw Bai Junwen reading with his head down. Many classmates thought this new student was quite capable; she managed to bring back the study god who hadn't spoken to anyone all year.

"Jiang Chenchen, what magic did you use to persuade Bai Junwen?"

"Did something happen at Bai Junwen's house, or did he not want to come back because he fell to second place?"

"I heard she has a younger sister in the sophomore year. Is the family favoring her? Is that why?"

Classmates were curious and bombarded Jiang Chenchen with questions.

Although Bai Junwen was reading with her head down, she tightened his grip on the book's corner. She listened to these questions face to face, and although he believed Jiang Chenchen wouldn't say anything, he was still afraid.

How would she face what she said last night?

She couldn't imagine such a scene.

Jiang Chenchen walked to her seat and sat down. Faced with the classmates' questioning, she just said, "Class is starting."

"Tch!"

"Don't want to say, forget it, what are you pretending to be cool for."

Facing a bunch of complaints, Jiang Chenchen acted as if she hadn't heard anything.

Bai Junwen relaxed, and at the same time, he glanced at her sideways. Sunlight streamed in from the window, making her glow.

She was somewhat mesmerized.

The desk partner next to her nudged her and mocked, "Hey, hey, are you a lesbian?"

Bai Junwen hurriedly looked away, not saying anything.

Classmates found it boring. The most uninteresting thing was being desk mates with this study god.

"To be honest, if you are a lesbian, you should move and sit next to Jiang Chenchen. Don't make me be desk mates with you for a few more months! It's so unlucky to sit with you like this, you know?"

Bai Junwen's face swelled with embarrassment, and her eyelashes trembled, but she had no strength to refute.

This kind of reaction made the desk mate even more excited. Suddenly, he stood up and shouted to the classmates in the class, "Hey, who wants to exchange seats with me? I really can't stand it!"

This remark brought a burst of laughter from everyone.

Someone lifted their head from the textbook, turned their head, and said, "Just bear with it for a few more months. It'll be over soon!"

"Study god, how good is this learning opportunity. Aren't you satisfied? Look at you sitting next to the study god, and your grades are still the third worst in the class. It's such an unparalleled glory."

"Yeah, yeah, hahaha."

This made the desk mate furious. He slapped the table, "This kind of glory, then you come!"

"No, no, I don't have the blessing."

"Just enjoy this exclusive treatment. I won't compete with you."

They chattered, studying and mocking at the same time, not holding back at all.

"Just enjoy the exclusive treatment; I won't compete with you."

They chattered incessantly, both studying and mocking others without any restraint.

Bai Junwen, who was being discussed while sitting there, became increasingly embarrassed. The mocking faces and voices magnified endlessly in her ears. She felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, extremely uncomfortable, and wished to disappear from this place immediately!

"Bai Junwen, come sit here with me."

Jiang Chenchen lifted her head from the book, looked towards her, and slightly raised her voice.

To Bai Junwen, it was like seeing the most beautiful person in the world, beckoning to her in the sunlight.

Inviting her to leave this deep water.

Sitting there, her thoughts seemed to be in a whirlwind, and she seemed stunned.

Seeing this, the desk mate sneered, "See that? Lesbian! Bold! Hurry up and jump into her arms. I'm just helping you guys out!"

Bai Junwen clenched her fists, looked at Jiang Chenchen, and her throat seemed to be blocked. The angry words she wanted to say couldn't come out, making her feel embarrassed and awkward.

The desk mate, accustomed to this reaction, found it irritating.

She lifted her leg and kicked towards her chair, "I told you to leave, didn't you hear?"

This kick was forceful and almost knocked her down!

Jiang Chenchen quickly went over and stabilized Bai Junwen's shoulder. She had a strong grip, looking at the desk mate, "This is none of your business."

Faced with arrogant and domineering eyes, she remained calm.

The desk mate, furious, picked up a book and threw it at her face, shouting, "What's it to you?!"

Jiang Chenchen caught the book with one hand. The onlookers couldn't even see clearly how fast her hand was.

Looking at the desk mate, Jiang Chenchen said, "Is that so?"

What does that mean?

Everyone was puzzled.

Then they saw her throw the book she caught out of the open window. The trajectory was accurate and fast, and the book disappeared outside the window.

A sneaky student exclaimed, "Oh, this class is after self-study!"

The desk mate's face changed color, and he pointed at her, scolding, "What the hell is your problem?! Are you crazy?!"

Facing the fierce accusations, Jiang Chenchen's expression remained unchanged. "Is that so?"

What does that mean?

Everyone was puzzled.

Then they saw Jiang Chenchen pull Bai Junwen up, put away her textbooks, and walked back to her own seat.

She completely ignored the desk mate.

Other students suddenly realized.

So, she just admitted that she was crazy. Whatever.

Damn, she's so arrogant.

An invisible kind of arrogance.

How could the desk mate be willing to accept this treatment? He turned red with anger, especially for that annoying study god who almost no one stood up for!

Being looked at by so many classmates, he felt embarrassed!

"Do you think you're a savior? What are you being so arrogant for?"

The desk mate moved forward to argue but was given a look by Jiang Chenchen. A sentence from her pressed him down.

"Want your arm dislocated?"

Who could forget that scene!

Especially Dong Sanbing, who had his arm twisted, sat behind and shivered.

They all had shadows now!

Although the desk mate was unwilling, he really didn't dare to do anything. This new student had even beaten Gu Su Jiao. She didn't have that kind of strength!

In the end, with a dark and embarrassed face, he returned to his seat.

Jiang Chenchen let Bai Junwen sit inside and took over Gu Su Jiao's original seat.

Finally, it quieted down.

But after that, when the teacher came in, it couldn't stay calm.