Chapter 68 - Rivals Meet Extraordinarily Jealous

Just as the second study period was about to begin, Hong Jiaxin suddenly turned around and whispered, “Luo Yang, I’ll tutor you in physics later.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Yang’s heart skipped a beat, thinking, “If I stay in the classroom to study, I won’t be able to join An Yuying for supper; but if I go for supper, I can’t fulfill the class president’s request.”

With that thought, he gently poked Hong Jiaxin’s soft back with his finger, and when she sat up and leaned in, he said, “Class President, I have something on tonight, I need to leave later.”

Hong Jiaxin said with a smile, “I knew your lazy bone would act up again.

Stop thinking about playing all the time.

Buckle down and study, young man.

You did swear to get into County No.

2 Middle School.”

The classmates around, upon hearing Luo Yang’s aspiration to attend County No.

2 Middle School, all treated it as a joke and snickered.

Xiao Daniu wrapped his arm around Luo Yang’s shoulder and laughed, “Haha, Cowboy, I too might get into the No.

2 Middle School, and then we’ll be classmates again, haha.”

He indeed had a chance, and naturally, it wasn’t through academic exams but as a special sports recruit.

Xiao Daniu’s shot putting skills were quite impressive — he had placed in the provincial levels, and without any surprises, he was likely to be admitted into County No.

2 Middle School, or even County No.

1 Middle School wouldn’t be a problem.

“You plague, I refuse to be in the same school as you.”

“Haha, Cowboy, I just want to be in the same school as you, haha.”

With such a die-hard adolescent buddy, Luo Yang could only force a bitter smile.

Ding ding ding…

Class was over, and Luo Yang’s mind raced.

He poked Hong Jiaxin’s back again, saying, “Class President, I really have something tonight, let’s do the tutoring tomorrow night.”

Hong Jiaxin reluctantly asked, “What is it that you have to do?”

Just as Luo Yang was pondering, Xiao Daniu laughed and said, “Cowboy, you better stay here and study, haha, I’m going now.

Haha.”

Zeng Xiaomei hastily called out, “Xiao Daniu, Teacher Su asked me to tutor you, but you’re always running away.

What’s the meaning of this?”

“Damn!

Concubine Yang wants to tutor me in my studies, it’s over!

It’s all over!

Excuse me, excuse me, I need to run for my life.”

Amidst a cacophony of clattering, Xiao Daniu, jumping and leaping, had fled from the classroom doorway.

“Damn kid!”

Zeng Xiaomei, looking at Xiao Daniu’s retreating figure, muttered a curse.

Her waist was as sturdy as a barrel, and her coy lilt was akin to a chimpanzee professing love.

Seeing this robust boy, who was afraid of neither heaven nor earth, fleeing from the classroom as if being chased by a ghost at the sight of the heaviest girl in the class, everyone burst into laughter.

“What’s so funny?”

Zeng Xiaomei gripped a chair with both hands and slammed it down before falling heavily into it.

The chair creaked as if to say, “Oh my goodness, I’m falling apart.”

“Only you can take me to retrieve the ‘Journey to the West’…”

A phone call came through.

It was An Yuying, and Luo Yang knew what she wanted to talk about.

After answering, he heard An Yuying’s tender voice say, “Cowboy, it should be time for evening study, have you arrived?

I’m already at Xiaoshulin Market, waiting for you, come quickly, okay?”

Luo Yang replied, “I’ll be right there.”

After hanging up, seeing Hong Jiaxin’s longing gaze, her eyes were clear as water but laced with a touch of melancholy.

“Class President, I’ll treat you to supper.”

“I’m not going.”

“He’s treating, why wouldn’t you go?

Luo Yang, aren’t you inviting me?

I am a good friend of the beauty, you should butter me up first,” Zeng Xiaomei said proudly.

“I need to study.”

“Class President, what would you like to eat?

I’ll bring it back for you.”

“No need.

Don’t be late tomorrow.”

“I’ll definitely be on time for class.”

Luo Yang waved his hand, and with a flicker of his figure, he disappeared from the back door of the classroom.

Staring blankly at the back door for a while, Hong Jiaxin finally turned around to read her book.

But she found it hard to focus, Luo Yang’s shadow kept flickering in her mind.

After a while, Zeng Xiaomei whispered, “Jiaxin, he’s treating, why didn’t you go?”

Hong Jiaxin spoke indifferently, “Didn’t you hear him talking on the phone with a girl?”

“Jealous?”

“What nonsense are you talking about.”

“Why is your face all red?”

“Concubine Yang, just you with your gossip.

Where is my face red?”

It took less than 8 minutes to reach the Xiaoshulin Market food stalls by bicycle, speeding along the way and somewhat showing off.

An Yuying, dressed in a round-necked short-sleeved white shirt and jeans, moved gracefully, radiating youthful vigor in every gesture, full of pure charm.

Several of her schoolmates had already arrived, both boys and girls, dressed in bright and cheerful clothing.

When Luo Yang showed up riding a bicycle without even fenders, everyone was stunned, secretly wondering to themselves.

In everyone’s eyes, a school beauty like An Yuying should ideally be dating someone who drove a sedan rather than a handsome guy who rode a bicycle.

An Yuying didn’t care about the odd looks from others and took Luo Yang’s hand to sit down.

The atmosphere was a bit tense, and Luo Yang had no choice but to go along.

Looking around, he saw an empty seat next to the round table, clearly waiting for one more person, and thus food had not been ordered yet.

At that moment, a white Buick Excelle slowly pulled up across the street from the food stalls, and Yan Lili said, “Wu Tiankai is here!

Yuying, you must remember him!”

Everyone looked toward An Yuying, thinking, “Wu Tiankai pursued her aggressively back in middle school but failed.

Now that he’s seen her, he’s sure to start chasing her again.

She already has a poor boyfriend, wonder if she will accept Wu Tiankai.”

An Yuying felt slightly embarrassed and softly introduced the newcomer to Luo Yang as a male schoolmate.

The car door opened, and a well-dressed young man wearing sunglasses got out and walked over briskly, greeting An Yuying with warmth as soon as he saw her.

“Yuying, hello,” Wu Tiankai took off his sunglasses and sat down in the chair to An Yuying’s left.

Luo Yang was sitting on her right.

“Wu Tiankai, you haven’t changed a bit, still love to dress up, huh?” An Yuying said lightly.

All of a sudden, Wu Tiankai noticed the unfamiliar young man at the table and asked who he was.

An Yuying said it was her boyfriend, and everyone exchanged glances.

It seemed Wu Tiankai remembered something and curiously said, “I think I’ve seen you before.

Didn’t you go to Dongfeng Middle School?”

Luo Yang responded graciously, “Yes.”

At that moment, the table grew much quieter, and most of the odd looks were turned toward Luo Yang.

“What’s wrong with you guys?” An Yuying said with a smile.

“Let’s order.

Wu Tiankai is treating tonight.

Everyone feel free to order,” Yan Lili said.

“Don’t be polite with me.

Yuying doing me the honor of coming for a late-night snack, I’ll cover whatever amount you all spend tonight,” Wu Tiankai declared generously.

After a round of cheers, the atmosphere finally eased a bit.

While ordering, Wu Tiankai asked for Luo Yang’s name, thinking, “How could Yuying choose him to be her boyfriend?

What’s so special about him?

I’m way better than him!”

With that thought, he said with a laugh, “Xiao Luo, for Yuying’s sake, if anyone bullies you, just tell me.

I’ll handle it for you.

There aren’t many in this area who don’t know me, Wu Tiankai.

Yu Yong, the security guard at your Dongfeng Middle School, often invites me for meals.”

Luo Yang smiled without a word, and Wu Tiankai, annoyed, said, “You don’t believe me?”

“Believe it, thanks a lot,” Luo Yang replied.

“Stick with me from now on, and I’ll make sure you live the good life,” Wu Tiankai offered.

“No need,” Luo Yang dismissed the offer with a wave of his hand, thinking, “Is he trying to show off in front of me?

Fine, let him strut till he’s satisfied.”