"Principal, I don't believe it anyway."
Zhan Chongshan: "…"
Blatantly undermining him!
Zhan Chongshan glared at him and said, "Don't get too cocky, kid. If you can score full marks in the college entrance exam, then even if your tail rises to the sky, I'll still welcome you with a smile."
"As a student, I will do my best."
Ye Fan responded, quite liking Zhan Chongshan's personality.
Saying whatever is on his mind—it's nice!
Zhan Chongshan pulled open a drawer and took out three brand-new smartphones, saying, "I personally paid for these as prizes for you three. But let me remind you, don't get addicted to playing with them. There are only nine days left until the college entrance exam. You must study hard."
"Thank you, Principal."
Ning Xi and Su Qiaoyu spoke in unison.
Ye Fan nodded slightly without saying anything.
A perfect score on the college entrance exam had always been his goal!
After school.
Ye Fan and Ning Xi walked side by side as they left the school. The air still carried a hint of heat, and they shared a pair of white earphones, one for each.
The scene was beautiful, giving off a childhood sweetheart kind of feeling.
Just as the two were about to enter an alley, someone blocked their way.
It was Wen Chun.
During the last joint exam, he had met Ning Xi once, and since then, he could never forget this beautiful girl. Whenever he had free time, her face would appear in his mind.
"Do you need something?"
Ye Fan had some impression of Wen Chun. Last time, he had asked Ning Xi for her phone number in front of him and was rejected. Ye Fan thought he would give up after that, but unexpectedly, he came back again. Quite persistent.
"I'm here to see Ning Xi."
Wen Chun smiled awkwardly, looking a bit nervous. "Ning Xi, we meet again. What a coincidence."
Before Ning Xi could say anything, Ye Fan spoke first. "You're a student at Yuqing High. Yuqing and Zhenhua are so far apart, and you're calling this a coincidence? You really don't…"
"You…!"
Even though Ye Fan's last words were spoken softly, Wen Chun still heard them, and his face immediately turned sour. Frustrated, he snapped, "What does this have to do with you?"
"Of course, it has everything to do with me."
Ye Fan narrowed his eyes slightly, took Ning Xi's right hand, and slowly lifted it. "Listen carefully. Ning Xi is my girlfriend. Please stop bothering her in the future. Got it?"
He had no patience for rivals in love!
Ning Xi's delicate face flushed red. She secretly glared at Ye Fan but didn't say anything.
"Impossible!"
Wen Chun stared at their interlocked hands, his expression darkening. "I don't believe Ning Xi would date someone in high school. A girl like her—how could she possibly like you?"
"You are not worthy!"
"Whether I'm worthy or not, that's not for you to decide."
Ye Fan smiled lightly and said, "I can't be bothered to explain too much to you—"
"He really is my boyfriend."
Before Ye Fan could finish, a soft and sweet voice rang out.
At that moment, both Ye Fan and Wen Chun froze.
Ning Xi's face was red, her eyes curved in a smile as she looked up at Ye Fan beside her. Her voice was gentle as she said, "He's very outstanding, and he treats me well. We will continue walking this path together. Please don't come looking for me again. Thank you."
Ye Fan held onto Ning Xi's soft hand tightly, a smile gradually appearing on his face. It seemed like even the surrounding sunlight had gathered within his smile.
Wen Chun, after a brief moment of shock, staggered backward, his face turning pale.
From the way Ning Xi looked at Ye Fan, he could see affection and reliance—this kind of genuine gaze couldn't be faked.
Which meant…
Wen Chun took several steps back until he reached the wall, looking utterly devastated.
Ning Xi suppressed her shyness, and her pinky traced small circles in Ye Fan's palm. "Shall we go?"
"Alright."
Under the sunlight, the two walked into the alley, their backs looking perfectly in sync.
The summer breeze carried a bit of heat, yet it only made the moment feel all the more real and beautiful.
Wen Chun watched them disappear into the distance, unwilling to give up. He suddenly shouted, "Ning Xi, which university are you applying to?"
He refused to give up!
As long as he didn't give up, anything was possible!
Ning Xi paused in her steps and glanced at Ye Fan beside her, her eyes filled with silent inquiry.
Without even turning his head, Ye Fan simply waved his hand and answered lightly with three words.
"Genius List."
With that, he led Ning Xi away, vanishing from Wen Chun's sight.
Wen Chun's entire body trembled as he muttered, "Genius List…"
In the living room.
Ning Xi held a water cup in both hands, taking small sips of lemon water. She occasionally sneaked glances at Ye Fan, struggling internally for a long time before finally speaking.
"Um… just now, I was only…"
"I understand."
Ye Fan understood a girl's thoughts quite well. He suddenly spoke, "Xiao Xi, when will you really be my girlfriend?"
His words sounded like he was talking to himself, yet also like he was asking Ning Xi.
"Uh…"
Ning Xi's red lips parted slightly, as if her throat had been choked. She nervously tightened her grip on the water cup, her delicate face filled with panic.
Too straightforward!
Too sudden…
"Don't be nervous."
Ye Fan smiled at her. "I was just saying it casually."
Ning Xi lifted her water cup and gulped down the rest of the lemon water. She picked up her school bag, stammering, "I-I should go now. See you tomorrow. No need to walk me out."
Before she even finished speaking, she was already at the door. Her small figure paused for a moment before she turned back and waved at Ye Fan.
"Thanks for the lemon water. It was really good."
Her words didn't match the topic, but they were already an answer in themselves.
Listening to the sound of hurried footsteps going downstairs, Ye Fan smiled—a bright, happy smile.
Spending time with Ning Xi every day, he was certain that her feelings for him had already grown into affection.
But out of shyness, she concealed it well.
His love was open and honest, while Ning Xi was the complete opposite.
There was only one way to describe it:
Deep affection, soft and tender.
Back at home.
Ning Xi went straight to her bedroom, lying face down on her bed. Her petite yet well-proportioned figure created stunning curves due to her position.
Unfortunately, no one had the privilege to admire such a sight.
She covered her face with both hands, yet it couldn't stop the rising heat on her cheeks. Ye Fan's words kept echoing in her ears.
Girlfriend?
Memories of spending time with Ye Fan replayed in her mind, and her heart slowly formed an answer.
But…
So embarrassing!
No way—
Her mother had told her that a girl must maintain her reserve.
If she was too easy to get, he wouldn't treasure her…
If Ye Fan knew what Ning Xi was thinking at that moment, he would probably cough up blood in frustration.
After lying on the bed for a long time, a knock on the door brought Ning Xi back to reality.
She opened the door and saw her mother standing outside. Ning Xi asked softly, "Mom, do you need something?"
Lan Xi noticed her daughter's flushed face and asked in surprise, "Xiao Xi, why is your face so red? Are you feeling unwell?"
"N-No."
Being asked that made Ning Xi's face turn even redder. She quickly changed the subject, "Mom, the results of the Triple Exam are out. Do you want to guess my score?"
"Oh?"
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