Chapter 37

The parents of the Chu family were not home. Chu Yin hadn't seen them since returning from Province B.
Their biological daughter had been away for ten years and had been back for over half a year. If we're talking about guilt and reluctance, these parents certainly felt it. But because Chu Yin never grew close to them and was unwilling to contribute to the family, these feelings gradually faded after they saw that Chu Yin was "doing just fine on her own."
Of course, they didn't think to hold any celebration for Chu Yin. At this time, they were probably busy with matters related to the marriage alliance with the Chen family. But Chu Yin didn't care.
With the marriage alliance finalized, Chu Qiuqiu once again felt she could stand tall and hold her head high in front of Chu Yin. So, upon learning that Chu Yin had achieved first place in the winter camp's comprehensive assessment, she maintained an unusually balanced mindset and even congratulated her with a smile.
"Sister, you're so good at studying. When you first came back from the countryside, I was worried you wouldn't be able to keep up. Thinking back now, I was just being overly concerned."
Having heard enough of her and Fu Mingxuan's hypocritical remarks, Chu Yin had finally taught herself how to respond: "Sister, you flatter me. I envy your good taste too."
To be able to fancy a man of Chen Xuanyuan's caliber! Truly outstanding!
Chu Qiuqiu's face showed a hint of pride.
What use was Chu Yin's envy now? She had already firmly grasped the opportunity!
Although Chen Xuanyuan wasn't particularly outstanding himself and occasionally acted a bit strange, his appearance and family background were decent. Chu Qiuqiu could already envision her enviable future.
Even if Chu Yin regretted it now, she would never let her steal him away. While Chu Yin was busy studying hard at the winter camp, Chu Qiuqiu had frequently visited the Chen family. By now, the Chens regarded her as their future daughter-in-law.
Seeing her expression, Chu Yin could roughly guess what she was thinking.
She smiled sincerely and wished her well.
May you and Chen Xuanyuan break through the plot and grow old together! Wishing you 99!
...
Chen Family Residence.
Chen Xuanyuan sat in the living room, shouting: "I want her!"
His father slapped him on the shoulder: "Stop yelling!!"
He now had a psychological aversion to Chen Xuanyuan's shouts.
"What's wrong with Qiuqiu? She's well-behaved, pretty, and sensible!" Father Chen said sternly. "That day at the banquet, when you suddenly started yelling, that Chu Yin immediately avoided you, but Qiuqiu didn't even flinch! A girl like that is poised and well-mannered, she's the right fit to be the young madam of the Chen family!"
But!
A pained expression crossed Chen Xuanyuan's face.
But why! Why couldn't he get that woman out of his mind?!
Could it be?!
No! He, Chen Xuanyuan, would never easily fall for a woman!
Chen Xuanyuan wore a complex expression, both arrogantly domineering and painfully conflicted, as he sneered and said, "Could it be that I, Xuanyuan, "
"Chen Qiang! Damn it, behave yourself!" Father Chen finally lost his temper, using the name their son had before the Chen family rose to prominence. "Don't think you're hot shit just because we changed your name to Xuanyuan! This matter is decided by the family!"
Chen Xuanyuan finally seemed a bit more normal: "Oh, got it."
But somewhere deep inside, it still hurt.
Damn it!!
…
Not long after returning from the winter camp, the New Year was just around the corner. However, there was not a hint of festive atmosphere in the Chu household.
Chu Yin’s parents had been especially busy lately and didn’t return home until New Year’s Eve. The whole family shared a New Year’s Eve dinner delivered from a hotel, spending a dull evening accompanied by the awkward sketches and crosstalk shows on TV.
Chu Yin, for once, paid some attention to her parents’ expressions and noticed they seemed troubled.
Logically, that shouldn’t be the case. With the marriage alliance between the Chen and Chu families now on the agenda, some business collaborations were likely under discussion. Based on her memories from her past life, this period should have been a time of growth for the Chu family’s enterprises.
It was a bit strange.
Of course, they wouldn’t bring up these matters, and Chu Yin wouldn’t ask either. Before the winter break ended, she had to take the "Hope Cup" exam. Since she had already secured first place in the winter camp, she was aiming for the gold medal in this competition as well.
To that end, she couldn’t slack off on her studies at all, even on New Year’s Eve, she had to keep solving problems.
After finishing her meal, Chu Yin declined her brother’s invitation to set off fireworks and went upstairs to her room.
Just as she spread out her practice workbook, her phone screen lit up. Opening it, she realized there were already many unread messages on WeChat, all New Year’s greetings from friends.
Jiang Yan: [Happy New Year, Yin Yin! I miss you!]
Han Chuying: [Beauty! Wishing you more and more beauty in the new year [emphasis]! You’re always the best!]
Song Zhaolin: [Happy New Year, Sister Yin!!!!!! P.S. Not a mass message!!!!!!]
Gu Qiuzhe: [Happy New Year!]
Chu Yin smiled and replied to each message one by one.
Aside from these few, there were scattered messages from classmates. Although Chu Yin didn’t post on Moments and rarely initiated chats, many people from Class 5 had gotten her WeChat through Song Zhaolin and Jiang Yan, and she had accepted them all.
Scrolling to the bottom of the messages, there was one last unread one. Chu Yin squinted at the sender’s name, she didn’t recall adding this person.
rndd?
The profile picture looked slightly familiar, a corner of a towering building, in black and white, very minimalist and cold.
rndd: [Happy New Year. Keep studying hard.]
The tone was ordinary and calm, with nothing particularly distinctive. Their Moments were even emptier than hers, making it impossible to guess who it was.
Chu Yin instinctively typed out these letters in the chat box, abbreviations had a strange allure; the harder they were to decipher, the more one wanted to figure them out.
Moreover, input methods had a way of revealing a user’s language habits.
Chu Yin tapped out the letters r, n, d, d one by one. The first word that popped up: Fuck your dad.
She expressionlessly threw her phone aside.
No, I don’t believe it. I’m not this vulgar…!!!
Chu Yin picked up her phone again with a blank face, intending to casually and politely reply with a “Thank you, you too.”
Then she looked at her phone: [Fuck your dad], in a green chat bubble.
Sent .
Chu Yin: “…??”
Ahhh, this clumsy hand of mine?!
No matter who this WeChat friend is, wishing to fuck their dad during the New Year is just too much?!
Chu Yin quickly held down the chat bubble, trying to recall the message instantly.
But the other person seemed to have eyes on their phone, replying in a flash!
rndd: [That might be a bit difficult.]
Chu Yin: “…”
In that very second, her gaze suddenly fell on the time this new friend was added, it seemed to be the day she returned from Province B. That day, she had added two people in total, and she had already replied to Gu Qiuzhe’s message earlier.
So this damn guy is Lu Zhen.
Chu Yin: “…Damn.”
Can’t curse at that dog of a man, he’ll get addicted to it… Her good student persona can’t collapse yet!!
Chu Yin calmly recalled the message and replied: [Typo, sorry, Happy New Year.]
Lu Zhen still replied instantly: [It’s fine, I don’t mind. You guessed wrong.]
Chu Yin: “…”
That petty dog of a man…! May your New Year be joyless!
Chu Yin directly turned off her phone, face taut, and soothed her emotions by grinding through practice problems.
…
On the other side, in the Lu family mansion, Lu Zhen stared at his phone for a long time again. Only after confirming she wouldn’t reply did he lock the screen and set it aside.
Then he realized his heart was beating a little fast.
Her reply was the only ripple throughout the entire New Year’s Eve night.
The villa area was very quiet, with only the faint sound of firecrackers coming from far away, adding a thin layer of New Year’s atmosphere to the night.
Lu Zhen’s father was no longer alive, his mother was recuperating elsewhere, and Old Master Lu had already gone to bed early. In the eyes of outsiders, the Lu family, with generations of officials, was nothing more than an ordinary household with a cold and lonely New Year’s celebration.
Lu Zhen stared blankly out the window in the direction of the Chu family for a while.
She probably wouldn’t guess it either.
…
Days spent grinding through practice problems always flew by quickly. Chu Yin was very disciplined at home, early to bed, early to rise, with a regular schedule of practice problems and three meals a day. In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the Hope Cup competition.
The training summer camp required going to the neighboring province, but the actual competition only required arriving at the test center in their own province. Exam papers for all grade levels would be directly distributed to each test center.
Coincidentally, this year’s test center was at the neighboring No. 1 High School, making transportation very convenient.
Chu Yin was very excited about the exam, because the reward for this task might be the highest level of authority she could currently access.
Study System considerately came online: “Ding! Issuing a super large study task, win the [Hope Cup Math Competition Gold Medal], difficulty level five stars. Upon successful completion of the task, you will obtain the [Edit a Paragraph] permission!!”
Chu Yin’s eyes lit up, the permission had truly expanded to an entire paragraph!
This meant she could influence the plot direction within a considerable range. Before, she could only change one sentence at most. Starting from her edit point, the subsequent plot was random, and she couldn’t control the outcome.
But now, within an entire paragraph of the plot, she could control the cause, process, and outcome, making them all develop in the direction she desired.
Chu Yin was itching to give it a try.
Gold medal! Go, go, go!
On the day of the exam, to ensure everything went smoothly, Chu Yin unlocked the script in advance and took a look. The dog man had no scenes, and neither did those hooligans from Yizhong who loved playing with poop.
Perfect.
As a major exam center, Yizhong not only had high school contestants but also younger participants, most of whom were accompanied by their parents. The area outside the school gate was exceptionally lively, with crowds surging beyond the iron railings.
Chu Yin had the driver stop a short distance from the school gate. Squinting through the crowd, she located her exam room and seat number on the notice board, then pushed her way through the throng toward the exam hall.
After verifying her ID and exam admission ticket and undergoing a device check, Chu Yin entered the classroom, sat down, and calmed her nerves.
Not long after, Lu Zhen also walked into the same classroom.
After calmly letting the invigilator check him, Lu Zhen’s gaze swept past Chu Yin, who was sitting by the wall.
It had been about a month since they last saw each other after the winter camp. Her hair had grown a bit longer, and she was wearing a soft, beige knit sweater.
As if sensing his gaze, the tip of Chu Yin’s nose twitched almost imperceptibly.
Lu Zhen’s lips unconsciously curled into a smile. But not wanting to affect her performance, he quickly averted his eyes.
Five minutes before the exam began, the invigilator unsealed the test papers and started distributing them. Chu Yin tightened her grip on the pen, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled. From the moment she received the paper, she immersed herself completely.
All the efforts of the past month were on display today. Her solid foundational knowledge and strong logical reasoning skills made her unstoppable throughout the exam.
Two hours flew by in a satisfying rush.
When the bell rang to signal the end of the exam, Chu Yin capped her pen, leaned back in her chair, and let out a long sigh.
Even though school was about to start, Chu Yin felt as if her winter break had only just begun.
It had truly been the most fulfilling holiday of her life.
After the papers were collected, Chu Yin grabbed her backpack and leisurely made her way out of the school.
This time, the crowd waiting outside the exam hall was even larger. Upon closer inspection, there were even TV crews enthusiastically interviewing passing elementary school students with their cameras.
Chu Yin half-covered her face and quietly slipped away from the other side.
But the TV crew seemed to have X-ray vision, spotting the girl with her striking presence and exceptional beauty amidst the bustling crowd in an instant,
The reporters’ eyes instantly lit up!
In previous years, they could only hype up the “most beautiful examinee” at art school entrance exams. Who would have thought that outside this year’s math competition venue, they’d come across such a stunning candidate?!
They immediately abandoned the elementary school students wearing red scarves and rushed toward Chu Yin with their cameras in hand.
Chu Yin was a bit confused when she found herself surrounded. It wasn’t until sincere eyes and camera lenses were aimed at her that she realized she was trapped.
“Miss! Which grade are you in?”
“How difficult were this year’s exam questions? How confident are you in your performance?”
“Miss! Which school are you from? Are you the School Belle? A School Belle participating in a competition, truly talented and beautiful!”
Chu Yin fell silent.
This environment made her uncomfortable.
Although these reporters didn’t have any ill intentions, Chu Yin knew very well that they were drawn to her appearance.
They would take her photo, and it would end up as eye-catching material in articles, while her abilities and hard work would be pushed to the sidelines. It was… just annoying.
Chu Yin didn’t dare to alter the script in front of everyone, so her only option was to force her way out.
Just then, a cold voice sounded beside her: “Make way.”
Immediately after, a figure appeared in front of her.
The young man was tall and straight, standing directly in front of her, blocking all the cameras and gazes completely.
The reporters were stunned again, what was going on this year?!
Not only the most beautiful examinee, but also the most handsome one?!
Excitedly, they raised their cameras a little higher, ready to bombard him with questions. Suddenly, the young man lifted his hand, covering a lens that was almost shoved in his face, his expression cold and slightly fierce: “Stop filming.”
One of the reporters recognized his face, and their expression abruptly changed. They nudged a colleague beside them and whispered something.
Soon, the reporters laughed awkwardly and scattered one after another.
Lu Zhen turned around and looked down at Chu Yin. “Are you okay?”
Chu Yin took a moment to observe the Lu Zhen in front of her.
Well, she had to admit, the 17-year-old Lu Zhen, who hadn’t yet turned bad, seemed quite decent.
“Thank you,” she nodded.
Lu Zhen curved his lips, a hint of a smile flickering in his eyes. “Should I say ‘you’re welcome’?”
This little bookworm who wanted to be his father, was she pretending to be well-behaved, or was she hiding something?
Chu Yin didn’t know what he was thinking, but she suddenly noticed Lu Zhen’s uncle not far behind him, smiling as he looked in their direction.
Meeting her gaze, Lu Linyuan gave a slight wave and made a very gentlemanly, elegant gesture.
Chu Yin pointed in that direction and kindly reminded him, “Your uncle is over there.”
Lu Zhen’s brow twitched slightly.
By the time he turned around, Lu Linyuan had already walked over. He smiled elegantly and warmly, looking at Chu Yin. “We meet again, young lady.”
Chu Yin: “Hello.”
Only then did Lu Linyuan turn to Lu Zhen, his eyes full of amusement. “Last time, you said she wasn’t your classmate?”
Chu Yin: “Indeed, I’m not.”
Lu Linyuan raised an eyebrow with a smile, his gaze lingering on Chu Yin’s face.
Chu Yin had no desire to chat with this uncle-nephew pair. Since the reporters had already left, she made an excuse and turned to leave.
Lu Zhen didn’t watch her go. Instead, he asked Lu Linyuan calmly, “Aren’t you busy lately?”
Lu Linyuan knew the subtext was that he was appearing too frequently. He laughed heartily. “Even if I’m busy, I still have to care about you.”
After finishing his words, he paused briefly, and only then did his smile fade slightly as he said, "But I did come to find you today for a reason."
Lu Zhen asked, "What is it?"
Lu Linyuan smiled and replied, "The old man’s orders, he wants me to take you to see your mother."
Lu Zhen froze for a moment, and after a few seconds, he gently lowered his dark, crow-black eyelashes.
...
Because the crowd outside the exam venue was too dense, the traffic was horribly congested. Chu Yin asked her family’s driver to drive ahead while she walked to another street to meet up.
Not far along, Chu Yin suddenly spotted a somewhat familiar face through the rolled-down window of a car parked by the roadside.
Song Yanchuan was resting his head on one hand, and when she hesitantly glanced over, he slowly lifted his eyelids.
"Little girl."
Chu Yin: "?"
If she wasn’t mistaken, wasn’t this Linlin’s older brother? They didn’t know each other, did they?
Perhaps because Song Zhaolin had chattered about him so much in her ear, the image of this older brother in her mind had always been that of a violent muscle-bound man. Although her impression had been somewhat corrected after their encounter at the airport, Chu Yin still felt a slight unease when looking at him.
She cautiously stopped a few meters away and politely responded, "Hello."
Song Yanchuan’s gaze was fixed somewhere far ahead beyond the car window before he glanced at her and said, "Be careful, don’t talk to strangers."
Chu Yin: "...?"
Aren’t you a stranger yourself???
Song Yanchuan’s unsolicited advice was entirely due to his idiotic younger brother’s constant, enthusiastic praise of Chu Yin.
But now that he had given the warning, Song Yanchuan’s fingernail-sized amount of goodwill was used up. He didn’t speak again, his expression cold as he turned the steering wheel and drove away.
It took Chu Yin a while to process what had happened.
Judging from Song Zhaolin and Lu Zhen’s relationship, it was clear that the Lu and Song families were on good terms. In her impression, many of the Song family’s businesses relied on the Lu family’s influence, and the Song family’s affairs were mainly managed by Song Yanchuan.
So, was he here today because of Lu Linyuan, or because of Lu Zhen?
And his warning, who was he telling her to be careful of?
...
By March, the weather had gradually warmed up.
After the competition ended, Chu Yin hurriedly enjoyed the last few days of her winter break before the school term began.
This semester was the final sprint for high school seniors before the college entrance exams. Although her older brother at home wasn’t taking the exam, he was busier than usual with preparations like applications and IELTS tests.
But Chu Shi always kept Chu Yin’s competition results in mind, thinking that no matter what rank she achieved, he would hold a celebration for his sister.
What her parents couldn't provide, he would give. Everything he had, Xiao Yin would have too.
Chu Yin remained calm and composed. The Hope Cup results would be announced in a week, it was indeed coming soon.
On the first day of school, Chu Yin put on her loose and oversized Quiwen school uniform again after a long time.
Chu Qiuqiu, on the other hand, was meticulously dressed, adding a touch of intellectual charm to her youthful vibe, looking very comfortable with her soon-to-be fiancée status.
Seeing Chu Yin's familiar, dowdy outfit, Chu Qiuqiu instinctively wanted to make some hypocritical remarks.
But one glance at Chu Yin's flawless face, and a thought about her even more flawless grades, made Chu Qiuqiu swallow her words.
Chu Yin: Good.
Keep it to yourself, no talking.
The weather was lovely on the way to school, and the students along the roadside were all smiling.
Such was the nature of school life, though reluctant to part with the short holiday, the joy of reuniting with the campus and friends made the mood bright.
In her past life, Chu Yin had no friends at school, and the attention she received from the entire school was entirely negative. But this time, it was completely different.
As she got out of the car at the school gate and walked inside, many people were watching her.
"Wow, that's Chu Yin..."
"Wah, why didn't she gain any weight after the New Year? She's even prettier!"
"Quick, snap me out of it, I think I'm sick. Why do I suddenly want to wear the school uniform too?"
"Wake up, you wouldn't look like her in it."
Chu Yin stood at 170 cm tall, slender and well-proportioned, with sharp shoulders that made clothes look good and legs that were excessively long. On her, Quiwen's shabby school uniform somehow took on a high-end, casual vibe.
Paired with her stunning, slightly aloof face, she practically walked with an aura.
Someone tentatively stepped forward to greet Chu Yin. She casually waved a hand, then strode into the building with her long legs.
The person left behind stood there, stunned.
Ahhh, sister, you're killing me!!!
Zheng Yu witnessed Chu Yin's entire journey from the school gate to the building and saw the blushing boys and girls around her. A sour, dissatisfied feeling welled up inside him.
He hadn't been able to win her over back then, and now that her status had risen, it was probably even harder to pursue her.
Chu Yin entered the classroom and was met with many of her Class Five classmates.
Thanks to Song Zhaolin's exaggerated bragging in the class and grade group chats, they all knew about Chu Yin's top score in the winter camp's comprehensive assessment. Seeing her again now, they felt a sense of stark contrast, she was like an immortal, while they were mere mortals.
Although Chu Yin was already the top student at Quiwen, no one expected her to dominate outside the school as well. That was just too impressive.
Jiang Yan happily rushed up to her: "Yin Yin!"
Chu Yin hadn't seen her studious little friend in a while either and smiled, patting her head. "Did you study hard over the winter break?"
Jiang Yan grinned. "Of course! I want to catch up to you!"
Chu Yin wiped the dust off her desk and chair with a tissue. Just as she sat down, Song Zhaolin burst in, trailing a gust of fragrant air.
"Yin! Sis!!"
Chu Yin watched him plop down into the dust and covered her eyes. "Remember to pat your butt when you go to the bathroom later."
"Huh? Oh, " Song Zhaolin wiggled his rear unbothered, his face full of anticipation. "Did your Hope Cup results come out? I just passed by the office and heard Sister Wang say they'll present the awards directly at the opening ceremony!"
Chu Yin's heartbeat quickened. "Really?"
Song Zhaolin looked forward with excitement, "Damn, if you can just get a silver medal like Brother Qiuzhe, that would be insanely awesome, just look at how Gu Qiuzhe is treated at school, you'd totally be the campus goddess!"
Chu Yin had zero interest in becoming the campus goddess, but she was very interested in the medal.
Silver wasn't enough, she wanted gold.
Not long after, the math class representative came to call Chu Yin: "Chu, Teacher Wang wants you in the office."
Song Zhaolin, along with a large group of people nearby, all stared intently at Chu Yin.
"Sister Yin, waiting for good news, aww!" Song Zhaolin winked and made a big heart shape over his head.
In the office, Teacher Wang's excitement was palpable. As soon as she saw Chu Yin, she gave her a firm hug.
A jubilant voice exploded in her ear: "Gold, Chu Yin! You got gold!"
Even though the science stream often won awards in competitions, this was still a rare honor for liberal arts students!
Teacher Wang truly hadn't expected Chu Yin to win gold after just one winter break of intensive study! After all, Quiwen Private High School hadn't produced a gold medalist in liberal arts math in ten years!!
All the teachers in the office watched them, clapping and offering congratulations.
Only then did Chu Yin snap back to reality, excitement and joy filling her heart, she had done it!
In another corner, the math teacher for the international class held a teacup and sighed in admiration, "This child has a limitless future."
A nearby teacher laughed, "Teacher Chen, your class is also amazing. Our school has been outstanding this year."
One gold medal, one silver medal! It was practically record-breaking!
Teacher Wang patted Chu Yin's shoulder vigorously, "Later at the opening ceremony, you'll wait directly under the national flag for the award, the medals and certificates have already been sent to the academic affairs office. Let the whole school remember your name!"
Chu Yin smiled, "Thank you, teacher."
Happiness was a bit intoxicating; right now, she felt an urge to immediately grind through ten more sets of problems.
Learning is wonderful! She loves learning!!
The opening ceremony started at nine o'clock. All the students walked to the large playground and stood in their respective classes. Usually, Quiwen didn't have activities like morning exercises common in regular high schools; only such ceremonies gathered everyone on the large playground.
At that moment, everyone's gaze fell on the figure beneath the national flag.
Chu Yin stood calmly, her figure slender, her tea-colored hair gently fluttering in the warm spring breeze.
After a moment, another striking figure appeared under the flag.
Lu Zhen walked to her side and stopped, a small distance between them, standing shoulder to shoulder as they faced the entire school.
Lu Zhen's clear voice, laced with a faint smile, was carried on the wind: "Congratulations, top student."
Chu Yin silently curled her lips into a smile.
This was the first time in this lifetime that she stood beside Lu Zhen, feeling calm and even a little happy.
Because she knew she was the victor.
This time, she had firmly surpassed Lu Zhen.
For a fleeting moment, Chu Yin even entertained the thought, what if Lu Zhen had also been reborn? How would that obsessive, mad man feel if he knew he had been thoroughly suppressed by her?
But it was only a passing thought before Chu Yin dismissed the terrifying notion.
She much preferred Lu Zhen to remain exactly as he was now.
After the routine procedures of the opening ceremony concluded, it was time for the awards, which were presented personally by the principal.
First announced was Lu Zhen’s result, a silver medal in this year’s Hope Cup competition! The second silver medal in liberal arts and mathematics for Quiwen in recent years!
In the senior year section below, Chu Shi reluctantly clapped his hands.
He shot a disappointed look at Gu Qiuzhe: "What use are you? Only managing a tie!"
Gu Qiuzhe: "...?"
The entire female student body erupted in excitement as Lu Zhen received his award, they had always assumed Lu Zhen was just good-looking, but when it came to excellence, Senior Qiuzhe was still superior! Yet now, Lu Zhen had also won a silver medal!!
However, more people’s attention shifted to the girl who hadn’t yet taken the stage to receive her award.
As per international convention, the heavier awards came later. Since Lu Zhen had won silver, then Chu Yin...
"Next, let us congratulate Chu Yin from Class 5, Grade 11, for winning the gold medal in the xx Hope Cup Mathematics Competition!"
The entire school erupted in applause, with Class 5 cheering especially loudly. Of course, Song Zhaolin alone accounted for 80% of the noise.
From that moment on, Chu Yin’s excellence was officially recognized in front of the entire school, and her status was no longer what it had been in the past.
The students of Quiwen below, watching Lu Zhen and Chu Yin standing on either side of the principal for a photo, fell into heated discussions.
"What should I do? I’m starting to have trouble choosing."
"Honestly, same here..."
"One is my husband, the other is my wife, what’s the problem with that?"
"So shameless?? I love it!!"
...
That evening, a post appeared on the Quiwen forum.
[So, can we finalize the school belle and school hottie now??]
The original post featured photos from today’s award ceremony, both award recipients had withstood the test of the camera, each looking as stunning as celestial beings.
1L: Just became a fan of the school belle today, rushing over to show support!
2L: Part of the school belle’s family +1
3L: Damn, Chu Yin’s fans are really quick to jump in.
4L: The person above is just jealous.
As soon as the troublemaker appeared, the thread heated up.
20L: In this day and age, there are still people jealous of a beautiful girl? Get a life.
22L: Forgive my bluntness, but putting Chu Yin and Lu Zhen side by side seems a bit undeserved.
25L: @22L, what exactly is she undeserving of?? Need I remind you that Chu Yin won gold and Lu Zhen won silver?
26L: Stop arguing!! They’re both amazing! I love them both!!
After dozens of replies, one person in the thread stubbornly continued to attack Chu Yin.
88L: She just won a gold medal and you’re all like this. If she wins another award next time, are you all going to lick her feet?
89L: @88L, how are you even more annoying than I am? Who are you? Dare to say?
90L: @89L, why should I tell you?
Song Zhaolin, holding his phone, was practically fuming. What an idiot!
On the other side, Chu Yin had just received a message from Han Chuying:
[Sis, you’re really trending! The forum is tearing each other apart over you again!]
[Even though I don’t want to bother with those annoying guys, Song Zhaolin is one of us sisters pwp. His disguise is way too obvious, I can’t even bear to watch.]
Chu Yin raised an eyebrow, genuinely impressed by these high schoolers, can’t they just focus on studying? That garbage anonymous forum really needs to be cleaned up.
She found the post and took a look. After reading it, she refreshed the page and saw two more replies.
91L: You’re only talking big because you’re anonymous! Don’t you believe we could do another real-name draw??
92L: Hah, I don’t believe it!
Chu Yin: …Oh, you don’t believe it? :)
While opening the script, she thought: Bully my boy, and I’ll make you pay, heh.
One minute later.
The entire anonymous forum crashed in a familiar way.
After the crash, everyone once again saw each other’s real names in a familiar fashion,
91L (Song Zhaolin): Don’t you believe we could do another real-name draw??
92L (Zheng Yu): Hah, I don’t believe it.
…
99L (Han Chuying): Hahahahaha, the draw was so timely! A grand public execution scene!
100L (Tan Ke): Song Zhaolin?? Did the prophet just reveal themselves??
At that moment, Song Zhaolin also covered his mouth in shock.
What kind of supernatural phenomenon is this? Am I a word-spirit? I’m so powerful?!
He touched his lips, his fingertips trembling slightly, Could it be that the power hidden within me has finally awakened?!
Song Zhaolin excitedly rushed out of his room and happened to run into his older brother, Song Yanchuan, who had just returned from work.
“This mouth of mine! It’s incredible! I’m a prophet!”
“Bro, after 10 p.m. tonight, you’ll turn into a pig! Woohoo-la-hey, dark magic transformation!”
Song Yanchuan looked at him expressionlessly. “Prophet?”
Song Zhaolin: “Yes.”
Song Yanchuan: “Then I prophesy that you’ll get beaten up by me.”
Song Zhaolin: “???”
Ten minutes later.
Song Zhaolin, with a big bump on his head, crouched in a corner, shedding tears.
Song Yanchuan: Prophecy fulfilled