After class.

Zhang Chi followed Shan Qingrong to the principal's office.

Duan Shigang was spreading Zhang Chi's glorious deeds in the class, leaving everyone stunned.

Chai Wei asked, "So in this situation, did Zhang Chi actually win?"

"I even bet 50 bucks with him!"

Dong Qingfeng: "Theoretically, Zhang Chi definitely won, so I'll give him the 100 I bet with him."

"Of course you'd happily give it, you won the invitation!" Chai Wei didn't want to give in; he thought Zhang Chi didn't really win.

The break wasn't over yet when Zhang Chi returned, both physically and mentally drained.

He got severely scolded by the principal; forget about the invitation, he almost got a slap as a reward.

After the shock and excitement, Zhang Chi was mentally exhausted.

"Zhang Chi, you're really lucky," Xin Youling praised him.

"Ha-ha, lucky? I traded it for half my life." Zhang Chi walked away weakly.

Dong Qingfeng: "Haha, looks like he took quite a hit!"

Wang Longlong: "Indeed, you see how strong he usually is."

Chai Wei: "How is he strong? Obviously, he crumbles easily."

...

Some were sad, some were happy.

Guo Kunnan took a photo of his black card and posted it on a forum, making many students envious. Some girls even asked if they could add him as a friend, hoping he'd share the Evergreen Liquid event's highlights.

Guo Kunnan had never felt this popular before.

He played with the black card and propped it up on his desk, asking:

"Longlong, I've heard you're quite talented. Can you tell me what this card represents?"

Wang Longlong thought for a moment and said, "It's not the card standing, it's my Brother Nan's back straightened after seventeen years of bending!"

Guo Kunnan, hearing this, straightened his back even more, and all his past insecurities disappeared.

"Good, good, good!"

Guo Kunnan's ambition soared; the small classroom could no longer contain him.

During the second class break.

Still in high spirits, Guo Kunnan walked out of the classroom, strolling in the spacious campus, trying to calm down a bit.

The evening classroom was lively, but the campus felt a bit cold and quiet, the wind gently blowing.

The yellow light of the street lamps cast shadows on the paths, adding a touch of warmth to the night.

Guo Kunnan saw some students walking on the main path of the campus and noticed Geng Lu and the twins heading toward the school gate, seemingly to buy something.

Besides that, he saw many pairs and small groups of girls, including younger and older students, wearing various clothes, some with colorful scarves, chatting and laughing, which was what Guo Kunnan considered the most beautiful colors in the world.

His Daoist Heart Roulette turned gently, smooth and balanced.

Holding the Evergreen Liquid invitation, he felt like he was someone of importance now.

He smiled, looking at one girl after another until a certain moment he saw a long-haired girl standing under the streetlamp, very pretty, her hair dancing in the wind, captivating.

Just like Xu Yan, whom Guo Kunnan had once loved deeply.

"Guo Kunnan," Huang Zhongfei greeted him.

Guo Kunnan suddenly turned back, seeing Huang Zhongfei's handsome face, "Going out?"

"Yes, yes," Guo Kunnan replied.

Huang Zhongfei: "Let's go together."

He greeted normally, but Guo Kunnan felt unsettled inside.

During freshman year, he had pretended to be Huang Zhongfei during an online romance with Manman, eventually exposing his identity and losing miserably.

That past became his inner demon, since then Guo Kunnan always wore a mask.

Whenever he recalled it, he always thought of himself then, like a toad from a muddy ditch, ugly and unaware, yet dreaming of eating swan meat.

He didn't want to be a toad, but it seemed he could only live in the muddy ditch.

A good buddy dared to confess to Bai Yuxia with grand gestures, proclaim love for Lan Zichen.

Guo Kunnan could only watch secretly from the shadows, seeing what Dan Kaiquan was doing.

Occasionally, he'd think, after graduating high school, looking back, did he do anything remarkable in high school?

No.

He felt he had always lived in Huang Zhongfei's shadow.

But every time he wanted to pursue something, he'd always think of past failures.

He once asked Brother Ma how to conquer fear, Brother Ma told him to face fear head-on.

'If you can't avoid it, then face it directly.'

'I want to use my own way to restart!' Guo Kunnan clenched his fist, his suave face filled with determination, 'This time, I won't lose.'

Guo Kunnan turned back to look at that pretty female student, teasingly, "Zhongfei, did you see that girl earlier?"

"Hmm, I saw her, what's up?"

Guo Kunnan: "Not gonna lie, I like her."

Huang Zhongfei smiled, "Do you truly like her or is it just a passing fancy?"

Guo Kunnan didn't answer, instead, he asked, "Do you think, if I go now and try to get her contact info, is there any hope?"

Huang Zhongfei: "Hard to say."

"How about this, let's bet. If I get her contact, you treat me to a milk custard, otherwise, I'll treat you," Guo Kunnan proposed.

Huang Zhongfei: "Deal."

His personality was cheerful, friendly to everyone, and besides, it was just a milk tea.

Guo Kunnan turned around, looking for the pretty long-haired girl from earlier.

Two minutes later, he returned.

Huang Zhongfei asked, "How did it go?"

Guo Kunnan was all smiles, "Piece of cake, wasn't I awesome?"

Huang Zhongfei: "You really are awesome, better success rate than me."

Guo Kunnan: "Hahaha, really? Higher success rate than you."

"Really."

"So how do you add girls' QQ and WeChat?" Guo Kunnan asked.

Huang Zhongfei naturally said, "They ask for mine."

His attitude was as if saying something completely normal.

Guo Kunnan was hurt.

After a while, a cheeky smile appeared on his handsome face, "Do you know how I got her WeChat?"

"No idea."

Guo Kunnan admitted, "I just said it was for the guy next to me."

After saying this, he nervously stared at Huang Zhongfei, ready to explain if Huang Zhongfei showed any dissatisfaction.

Huang Zhongfei remained indifferent, his face was defined, eyes deep and bright.

His voice magnetic and gentle, "It's okay, you can use it again, just be careful not to get exposed on the forums."

Guo Kunnan's expression changed instantly, 'He knows everything?'

...

Geng Lu carried a bag of sugar-roasted chestnuts and two cups of milk tea, walking to the east corridor.

Ji Xuan from Class 9, dressed in Adidas and wearing a pair of Xtep shoes, approached her.

His AJ had been taken by Yan Tianpeng.

Although last time, he was reproached by Geng Lu for badmouthing Jiang Ning behind her back, Ji Xuan thought, after all, they were old classmates, there should be some camaraderie.

Moreover, Geng Lu had such a great figure, he'd rather be thick-skinned and lower himself to get acquainted.

"Geng Lu, what did you buy?" Ji Xuan inquired.

"Chestnuts." Geng Lu replied, not stopping her steps, the practice of yoga made her steps light, with a unique rhythm.

Her graceful shoulders relaxed naturally, her posture comfortable and easy,

Ji Xuan said, "Sugar-roasted chestnuts are delicious, I really like them too, I know a place that's really good."

Geng Lu: "Oh."

Seeing her indifferent, Ji Xuan started talking about the past, "We were in the same middle school before, now in the same high school, I've got a lot to chat with you about, like how some of our former classmates are doing now, quite a few girls say you rarely show up in the group chat."

Geng Lu: "Didn't you talk to He Qingtang about this?"

She was best friends with He Qingtang, who informed her just the other day that Ji Xuan had struck up a conversation with her.

Ji Xuan: "Sigh, I did, but she didn't want to talk to me."

Geng Lu: "Why would I want to?"

With those words, she stepped into the classroom.

Ji Xuan watched her figure, cursing to himself, 'Do you know what you're missing out on? I'm the guy with the Evergreen Liquid invitation!'

He was indignant, initially intending to hide his identity and chat with Geng Lu, as he disliked materialistic girls, but she didn't appreciate it at all.

Ji Xuan decided not to pretend anymore!

In ten minutes, he'll let everyone know he snagged the invitation!

He hoped by then, Geng Lu wouldn't regret it.

...

Back in the classroom.

Geng Lu sat down, a mischievous smile slightly raised the corners of her mouth. She extended her slender fingers and gently poked Jiang Ning's back.

She liked this form of contact, every time it seemed Jiang Ning could sense the message she was conveying.

Jiang Ning came to his senses, seeing the snacks on Geng Lu's desk, he asked, "What did you buy?"

Geng Lu immediately responded, "Chestnuts fried by Granny Qin at the gate, just out of the pot, I was the second to buy them, still hot, let's eat them while they're warm, the taste is especially good, hot and cold chestnuts are totally different, I also got cow milk caramel pearl milk tea, it's super fragrant."

As she spoke, her eyes shone, her face radiant, full of sincerity.

Jiang Ning didn't use his Divine Sense to check her warm and gentle body, but rather looked into her eyes, "I've had that cow milk tea, it's really good, but not cheap."

Geng Lu: "It's on me."

She opened the packaging, tilting the bag towards Jiang Ning, making it easier for him to grab some chestnuts.

The two of them ate chestnuts and chatted.

Geng Lu mentioned Evergreen Liquid, their school only had a one-day break, if Jiang Ning participated, she wondered if it would affect his studies.

She quickly added, it wouldn't matter even if it did, after all, your grades are so good.

Jiang Ning quietly listened to her and suddenly asked, "Do you want to see Mu Changqing's launch event?"

Of course, she wanted to see it, but unfortunately, she didn't get an invitation, otherwise, she could have gone with Jiang Ning.

Geng Lu laughed brightly, "If you see it for me, it's like I've seen it."

Jiang Ning: "Oh, you really know how to sweet talk."

Geng Lu smiled, blowing on the slightly hot sugar-roasted chestnut, gently biting into it, the soft and delicate sweetness filled her mouth.

She also sipped some milk tea.

Seeing her enjoy her food, Jiang Ning laughed and said:

"Since you're so good with words, I'll reward you by letting you peel one for me."

Geng Lu kept the straw in her mouth, upon hearing this, her face instantly turned red. She raised her head, quickly glanced around at her classmates.

Only daring to look at Jiang Ning out of the corner of her eye, her voice trembled, she whispered cautiously, "There are so many people...it's not good..."

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