Chapter 97: I Want to Marry Brother Zhizhi!
Yun Zhe immediately dropped his gaze, feeling dejected. The next moment, he saw Gu Zhenzhi place his palm gently atop Ruan Cha’s head and softly ruffle her hair.
“If you don’t like him, then who do you like?” Gu Zhenzhi’s voice stretched languidly, calm in tone, yet laced with unmistakable teasing.
“I like Brother Zhenzhi!” Ruan Cha answered crisply, without the slightest hesitation.
Yun Zhe: !!!
“Who do you like the most?” Gu Zhenzhi’s fingers traced down to the girl’s chin, gently pinching it, his voice low and coaxing.
Ruan Cha replied without a second thought, “I like Brother Zhenzhi the most. I want to marry you!”
Yun Zhe was on the verge of tears.
Just moments ago, she’d been so proper, saying she was a student and should focus on her studies!
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In the car.
Ruan Cha was still basking in the joy of having teamed up with Gu Zhenzhi to show off their affection.
She turned her head, her eyes bright, “Brother Zhenzhi, do you already like me~~~?”
Gu Zhenzhi quickly averted his gaze, dodging her eyes. Thinking of that boy who had confessed his feelings for Ruan Cha, his dark eyes grew murky and impenetrable as ink.
“No, I don’t.”
He spoke decisively, the air around him icy and oppressive.
Ruan Cha was caught off guard, wounded by his words. Her little face scrunched up, her entire demeanor clouded over.
“Then why did you say those things in front of my classmates…” she pouted, deeply aggrieved.
“To prevent you from falling in love too early.” Gu Zhenzhi’s aristocratic, cold face betrayed not a ripple of emotion.
“You—” Ruan Cha wanted to protest further, but met Gu Zhenzhi’s cool gaze. “How can you be like this…”
“Keep your distance from boys. I know exactly what goes on in their heads, far better than you do. Don’t end up selling yourself and counting their money for them.”
Ruan Cha: ……!!
Fuming, she rummaged in her pocket for a fruit candy and, without a word, shoved it into Gu Zhenzhi’s mouth, muttering, “Your mouth stinks.”
Gu Zhenzhi: ?
He brushed his teeth right on schedule every day.
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The Hell Exam arrived as scheduled.
This time, thanks to Ruan Cha, the Hell Exam at Mo City Second High School was not only under intense scrutiny from the parents, but also watched closely online by countless spectators waiting for Ruan Cha to fail.
Shen Jie approached the office, feeling refreshed and full of energy.
As soon as he entered, he found several teachers gathered, chatting away.
“Teacher Li, your class’s Gu Jiayan will surely dominate the grade again. I really envy you for having such an outstanding student.”
Li Junmei was dressed flamboyantly today, her face alight with excitement.
“Well, Teacher Li has been teaching for over a decade. It’s not surprising she’s able to nurture a star pupil!”
“Exactly! Gu Jiayan has already been guaranteed admission to Mo City University. When he goes to college, that hundred-thousand-yuan prize money…”
Quite a few teachers had their eyes shining at the mention of such a reward.
Li Junmei merely smiled as she listened, outwardly indifferent, but inwardly her spirit was soaring.
Shen Jie strode past the group with head held high and back straight, showing not a trace of the anxiety or panic others had expected.
“Teacher Shen, not worried anymore? Weren’t you anxious and flustered those first few days? Feeling like things are beyond saving now and just giving up?”
“Most likely. A student who scored only eight points on the entrance exam—no matter how hard she tries, she’ll never surpass our grade’s top student.”
Shen Jie shot them a cold smile.
Heh.
Foolish humans.