“Your dad seems to be taking a photo with Shi Yi…”

He Xuan’s classmate, upon seeing this scene, quickly pointed it out to her.

And after He Xuan looked over, she realized that he really was taking a photo with her classmate.

Beside them, there were also two students wearing No. 1 High School uniforms.

Standing in the very center was the boy who performed, named Chen Yuan, dressed maturely and appropriately.

In other words, her dad was taking photos with students at No. 11 High School, but none of them were wearing No. 11 High School uniforms…

What the hell?

“Two 700-point scorers, plus Shi Yi, it seems like your dad really likes that boy.” The classmate said with some emotion.

What kind of points-obsessed game is this?

Moreover, adding a school leader in the middle gives off the feeling that the pure friendship between students is being tainted.

Too worldly.

But this also shows that the principal of No. 11 High School particularly values that boy.

Even treating him as a potential valedictorian.

But doing this in front of Shi Yi is a bit like ‘showing off one's axe before Lu Ban’ (displaying one's slight skill before an expert).

And even letting Shi Yi stand at the very edge…

But his expression doesn't seem to care, and he's still politely smiling.

That's right, Shi Yi has never been the kind of arrogant person who considers himself a chosen one.

And the more he is like this, the more he gives people a feeling of invincibility…

“Can I take a picture of this?” This gossip is too interesting, the classmate asked He Xuan with a smile.

“It's okay.”

With a forced smile, He Xuan looked at He Hongtao, who took out his phone and took selfies with a few people excitedly, and said, “Just wait for Lao He to post it on WeChat Moments, then there will be high-definition close-up pictures.”

He Hongtao only wasted a few minutes of those people's time before leaving.

Then, it was the three-person photo that Liu Chengxi was longing for.

However, before they even started taking pictures, a group of boys gathered around, surrounding Chen Yuan with expressions of ‘envy, jealousy, and hate’.

“How did you even get involved with the principal? He even touched your waist!” Zhou Yu was numb, feeling like the man at the back table was a complete stranger for the first time.

“So, what's the price?”

Tang Jian, who had already seen Chen Yuan getting out of He Hongtao's car, asked seriously.

“Dai Niu Mo.”

Chen Yuan was trying his best to refute these malicious slanders, but he forgot about someone who was even more heavyweight in this regard.

So, he went directly to Zhou Fu, whose cheeks were slightly red as she looked at the SLR screen, and asked, “Why are your cheeks red?”

Zhou Fu, who was thinking in her heart, ‘it's not impossible,’ quickly hid the SLR behind her, acted as if she was looking around, and then suddenly grabbed Xia Xinyu's hand, smiling and running away: “Let's go take pictures with Miss Rabbit!”

“Miss Rabbit?” Xia Xinyu glanced over, and found that Tang Siwen was being surrounded by everyone for selfies like a popular person, and nodded with a smile, “Yeah, let's call Jiao Jiao.”

“Okk.”

Just like that, Zhou Fu took her girlfriend away.

Now only Liu Chengxi and Shi Yi are left.

“The evening party was pretty interesting, right?” Chen Yuan asked with a smile.

“Not bad.” Liu Chengxi nodded.

At this time, Shi Yi picked up his phone, pointed it at Chen Yuan, and said, “Looks like, it’s a bit of a hit.”

On the phone was a video with several thousand likes, the "Heart Source" version of "All the Love". The comments were from all over the place, definitely not limited to No. 11 High School and Haijing District.

Among them, there was a high-rated comment.

Wow, isn't this my classmate? [Laughing crying]

The reply below: Which one is your classmate?

Then, the original poster posted a photo with Xia Xinyu.

It was Qian Duo’er and Xia Xinyu.

Damn, didn't you come too?

Then, the students from No. 4 High School collectively showed up.

Xia Xinyu from Class Three, that particularly beautiful girl.

Wait, why is she wearing the No. 11 High School uniform?

And, why does it feel like she's dating a student from No. 11 High School.

Definitely, her eyes are practically sparkling.

“It's a bit bad, aren't the school rules of No. 4 High School very strict?” Shen Yating said with some worry after seeing it.

“If it's just her, then it's indeed bad.”

Then, Shi Yi played another video, showing it to the three of them: “But I’m in the video too.”

“But you’re not dating the magician…”

Shen Yating whispered.

“Chen Yuan and her don’t seem to be dating either, right?” Liu Chengxi said seriously.

“Go play by yourself.”

Shen Yating rolled her eyes.

“It seems, I really did put Xinyu in a dangerous situation…”

Chen Yuan supported his forehead, feeling somewhat guilty.

How could this go viral?

“Hopefully the school leaders can turn a blind eye.” Shen Yating said comfortingly.

But the atmosphere was still subtly low…

“I showed you my phone, not to deliberately spread anxiety.”

Seeing that everyone was getting a little nervous, Shi Yi smiled lightly and said, “What I mean is, I’m here.”

“……”

After this sentence was said, Shen Yating and Chen Yuan were both stunned at the same time, with a very high degree of tacit understanding, and blushed slightly.

Why is this man so handsome?

Shi Yi, what are you doing!

“If you’re there, she won’t be punished by the school?” Liu Chengxi didn’t know how Shi Yi would operate.

“Although it’s not very appropriate to say this, it violates procedural justice.”

Shi Yi put his phone into his pocket, looked at a few people, thinking that they were not outsiders, and revealed a trace of not-so-upright thoughts in his heart: “Xia Xinyu and I both skipped class to participate in the New Year’s Eve party at another school. If there is any punishment, the two of us should be the same. If she encounters any trouble, I will also go to Principal Zhang to admit my mistake. I think, he might not blame me?”

“Judging from the humble tone of the class teacher today, I don’t think he will blame you…” Shen Yating complained.

“Brother Yi! You and Bo Long will sit at the same table at the wedding!” Chen Yuan held Shi Yi’s hand, feeling extremely moved.

“Although I don’t know what the reference is, thank you.” Shi Yi responded with a smile.

Shen Yating suddenly knew why someone confessed to Shi Yi.

She used to think Shi Yi was a bit too much, not even remembering the other person's name.

But if it is such a reliable person who can give people a full sense of security, being admired is also understandable.

Imagine, you and him are in a puppy love at school and are discovered by the leader.

The school only needs him to deny that they are not a couple, and can turn a blind eye.

And he is standing next to you, shook his head, and said calmly: "It is true that I violated the school rules, but if I have to admit that I am not in a relationship with her, then I will accept the punishment."

The key is that this statement is not reckless.

Just now, from Shi Yi's statement, he obviously knew that he had special privileges and could violate procedural justice at will.

After translating into an arrogant but straightforward statement, it is: We're dating, so what?

"If Jianjun-jiang dismisses you, you can transfer to No. 11 High School, and I'll let him use connections to get you into Class 18."

Chen Yuan patted Shi Yi on the shoulder and promised seriously.

“Can’t even get into Class 1 through connections?” Shi Yi asked curiously.

“Class 18 is the best class in No. 11 High School.” Chen Yuan said.

“Um, can you use two more connections?” Liu Chengxi, looking at his phone, suddenly asked.

“Ah?” Shen Yating didn’t understand, with a puzzled look.

Then, Liu Chengxi handed the phone to her and explained, “I don’t know why, but the photos of the two of us watching the party have been spread to No. 1 High School.”

Looking at the photos, Shen Yating blushed all of a sudden.

It was a candid photo of her fixing Liu Chengxi’s bangs!

What the hell?

Why are the students of No. 11 High School so bored that they even take pictures of students from other schools!

“It’s over.” Shen Yating covered her face, feeling heavy, “I already skipped class.”

And Chen Yuan looked at a few people and silently calculated.

Good news, Lao Mo (nickname for a teacher) is likely to be the biggest winner!

Without moving, the average score skyrocketed by more than ten points!

“Everyone, relax a little. It’s New Year’s Day, and the leaders also need to relax. We should be let off.”

Shi Yi comforted everyone very calmly, and then said, “I’m a little hungry, do you have any plans, or don’t mind one more person.”

Except for Shi Yi, everyone else has a partner.

So he is very tactful.

If I can come along, I will eat together.

If you want a world of two, I won't bother you.

“Brother Yi, saying that is slapping my face.”

As the standing vice-Holy Son of No. 11 High School, Chen Yuan certainly couldn’t do that kind of nonsense, so he patted the backs of the two boys: “I’ll go change back into my school uniform, wait for me, let’s go eat something together later.”

But taking pictures…

Liu Chengxi was slightly anxious.

Although everyone had taken photos, the three boys had not.

And that Zhou Fu, also seemed to have forgotten about this matter, and was with her other friends, using the SLR as a photographer for everyone.

Forget it.

There are photos of the five of them, Zhou Fu should be able to draw it, just remove the principal in the middle…

But the initial trio did not have a photo together.

But it's too much to say it myself…

But those two don't care about this kind of thing at all!

Forget it.

I don't need to care either.

Otherwise, as Shen Yating said, being so coy about this kind of thing is too unmanly…

So troublesome, Chengxi.

Shen Yating felt that Liu Chengxi’s little princess temperament was overflowing.

No, when facing me, a serious girl, he is not shy at all, and every attack is a straight ball, and it really makes me a little shy…

Why does he become awkward when playing with boys?

Silly fool, I'm jealous!

“Ok, let’s go, brothers.” After changing his school uniform, Chen Yuan came over.

And, he also brought Xia Xinyu, who was socializing with the girls, over.

“Aren’t Zhou Yu and the others together?” Liu Chengxi asked.

Then, Xia Xinyu explained: “Tang Siwen went shopping and eating with the girls from Class Fifteen, Zhou Yu and He Sijiao took Zhou Fu, and Tang Jian and the others went to the KTV, everyone has arrangements.”

“Then let’s leave them alone.” Chen Yuan said with a smile, “Let’s stick together in our three-school alliance, two from No. 11 High School, with two from No. 1 High School, and one from No. 4 High School.”

“How many from No. 4 High School?”

Shi Yi asked.

Then, Xia Xinyu smiled and pointed to the school badge below her shoulder: “Hehe, I’m a No. 11 High School person today.”

Shen Yating: “……”

Lovey-dovey, lovey-dovey.

“Let’s go, there should be a lot of people today, we have to queue up wherever we go.”

At Chen Yuan’s suggestion, the five people left the auditorium.

Then, following the student army going home for the holiday, including even the senior high school students who also had a day off, they walked towards the school gate like soldiers selected in Red Alert.

At this time, because it was winter, even though it was not yet six o'clock, the sky was a bit dark.

The street lights of the school were also lit up.

When passing by the Wall of Fame, Shi Yi stopped curiously: “Why are the graduating students from 2013 still on the wall?”

After he finished speaking, everyone also stopped.

Then, facing these four famous school dogs, Chen Yuan said a little awkwardly: “When a second-rate provincial experimental school produces a top scorer, the top scorer’s photo can theoretically be hung until the school is destroyed.”

“……You should be talking about relocation.” Xia Xinyu complained.

“In the past ten years, a total of twenty top scorers in liberal arts and science, nineteen of them have appeared in No. 1 High School and No. 4 High School, this is the only one that fell by the wayside, right?” Shen Yating said.

“It is indeed the highest glory.” Liu Chengxi didn’t think No. 11 High School was exaggerating, and said with considerable understanding, “If our school has a top scorer, it will also be hung for a whole year.”

“This year’s senior high school, it seems like there’s not much suspense, right?”

Xia Xinyu thought of the situation of her senior classmates, and said, “The science one is probably that senior from No. 4 High School, he’s been first place three times in a row. As for the liberal arts, the top two are both from your No. 1 High School, so it’s quite stable.”

“Indeed.” Liu Chengxi recalled and said, “In that case, No. 4 High School will have science for two consecutive times. No. 1 High School has also had liberal arts twice in a row.”

“And in this way, it’s actually a slight disadvantage.” Shen Yating said as fairly as possible, “Every time the ranking is done, science is put first. It’s actually equivalent to defaulting that science is more important.”

“Learning factories are indeed easier to cultivate outstanding science students.” Xia Xinyu said slightly jokingly.

It can be seen from the New Year’s Eve party that No. 4 High School is a bit too ‘preserving heavenly principles and destroying human desires’.

The strict style of study usually also shows that this school lacks a bit of romance.

And No. 1 High School is different.

Using a liberal arts student’s analogy, it is like old aristocrats and new capitalists.

“That senior is really amazing.”

Looking up at the top scorer in the photo, Shi Yi was also full of respect.

In a school where both teachers and the general mood are far inferior to No. 1 and No. 4 High School, he became the top scorer.

How remarkable this person must be.

“Actually, the school is more about basking in the glory of that senior.” Chen Yuan evaluated fairly, “At that time, No. 11 High School couldn’t even rank in the top ten in the city. Because of that senior, it’s now sixth or seventh, and the rate of key universities has also increased by several points.”

One person attains the Dao, and his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven (when a man gets to a high position, all his friends and relations rise with him).

The impact of a top scorer appearing in an ordinary experimental school is huge.

It can even be said that Lao Mo's (nickname for a teacher) quasi-special grade should also thank the senior.

After all, at that time, there were only five special-grade teachers in the entire No. 11 High School, and there were no more places unless an old special teacher retired.

And now, there are more than a dozen special-grade teachers, and dozens of senior teachers, like carps crossing the river.

To put it more succinctly.

He Hongtao’s fate has also been slightly changed because of that senior.

One of his resumes for entering the Education Bureau in the future will be that he brought out a city’s top scorer in No. 11 High School.

If another top scorer is produced during his tenure.

Lao He is really going to take off.

The future is simply immeasurable.

Whether engaging in education or taking the official career path, it will be a bright and dazzling future.

Among the high school principals in Xia Hai, the scenery may be second only to Zhang Jianjun, who brought No. 4 High School to the top of the strong schools.

Of course, it does not mean that the top scorer is useless to other principals.

The old guys in No. 1 High School need to defend the glory of the first school in Haidong Province, Jianjun in No. 4 High School wants to have a new king ascend the throne, and No. 2 Foreign Language School wants to compete for the third school in the 'Era of No. 1 and No. 4'.

Everyone has reasons to improve.

For these young students, there are also reasons not to lose.

That is, the ultimate dream that all scholars have had for thousands of years.

Stars hang high above the palace, the moon shines brightly, smiles fill the streets and the spring is gorgeous.

I am always asked by beautiful women in front of the flowers, why do you come back alone?

Yes.

Why is such a good thing always only for you alone?

Not second place, not third place.

Only the first place will be remembered.

“Three, how about we take a photo together?”

Just then, Shen Yating suddenly took out her phone and said with a smile.

And Liu Chengxi’s eyes lit up immediately…

But soon he disguised it.

Then, he waited for Chen Yuan to say first: “Indeed, let’s take a photo, brothers, and get some of the senior’s talent.”

“It is indeed suitable for taking photos.” Liu Chengxi said seriously.

“Okay.” Shi Yi gave an ok gesture and agreed directly.

Then, the three people wearing different school uniforms stood together.

However, because of the standing position, they hesitated.

Because the heights of the three people are not much different, there are no particularly obvious ups and downs…

“You are all students, why are you like workplace leaders, don’t care about this kind of thing, just stand randomly.”

While saying this, Shen Yating held Liu Chengxi’s hand and put him in the middle.

And Xia Xinyu on the side clearly felt something was wrong, her mouth flattened, and she looked at Chen Yuan with resentment, using her eyes to express her dissatisfaction with his limelight being taken away.

Facing Xia Xinyu’s gaze, Chen Yuan smiled, showing that he didn’t care at all, and comforted her: “It’s okay, they are all brothers.”

Their friendship is clean, there is no so-called difference in status, and there is absolutely no sense of superiority in mentality.

If you have to rely on scores, appearance, and create a typhoon eye to become the center of the group, then it is not a trio.

What’s more, even Shi Yi, who Zhang Jianjun has to coax, has never felt dissatisfied because of the marginal position.

This is youth.

“Then come on, look at the camera, smile everyone.”

Holding the phone horizontally, Shen Yating put the three people standing under the top scorer's wall into the camera.

These three people are all smiling.

Shi Yi’s smile is polite and easy-going, Liu Chengxi is a bit shy, but because he has a good-looking face, he is also quite handsome, and Chen Yuan, who looks the most cold and equally hates everyone, is becoming more and more like Xia Xinyu, smiling so sunny and refreshing.

“I always feel that as long as it’s not someone else, I can accept who among the three of you is the top scorer.”

Xia Xinyu looked at them and said with a sincere smile.

Although she most hopes it is Chen Yuan.

But not all things can be easily fulfilled.

Just do your best.

Even if not, you can also congratulate friends who have succeeded.

“I will win.”

Chen Yuan gave an ok gesture, quite imposingly.

When the time comes, no matter who it is, you can post this photo with the honor roll.

Me, top scorer.

Or, my top-scorer brother.

Of course, if Zhou Wusheng, Liu Yiyang, Ke Jiayuan and others win the Pomelo King, change the method and post it with the admission notice: Alumni, see you in September.

In short, never fight against the wind.

“Why is it just the three of them?”

However, Xia Hai's strongest science female warrior would not agree.

After handing the phone to Liu Chengxi, she took Xia Xinyu’s hand and stood under the top scorer’s wall, saying, “Count me in!”

“……” Hearing this, Xia Xinyu shrunk back like a little hamster, especially uneasy, “No, no, I’m too weak.”

“It’s okay, you now have the blessing of No. 11 High School uniform, the heroic spirit of the senior will bless you.” Chen Yuan encouraged.

Shi Yi: "Heroic spirit?"

"Okay."

Xia Xinyu really had no choice, so she weakly raised her scissorhands and completed the group photo with Shen Yating.

After both groups completed their photos with the top scorer, they left the school together.

“What to eat? I’m so hungry.” Liu Chengxi said.

Chen Yuan suggested, "How about a rotating hot pot?"

Shi Yi smiled and said gratefully, "Chen Yuan, you are so kind."

“What does this have to do with being kind?” Liu Chengxi didn’t understand.

Shen Yating’s mouth twitched awkwardly, and she explained with a smile, "This way, you won’t be embarrassed because of the seating arrangement."

“Speaking of Brother Yi, haven’t you thought about falling in love?”

When Chen Yuan asked this, everyone was curious and looked at Shi Yi together.

He stopped, paused for a moment, and then shook his head and sighed: “If love were as easy as learning, that would be great.”

Everyone: "……"

Then, Xia Xinyu, who had the most difficulty in learning here, ‘kindly’ suggested, “Yuan Bao, let’s eat something else.”

……………

After the New Year's Eve party, Zhang Jianjun was in a good mood.

Because this time the performances were quite good, both positive and inspiring.

Influenced by such inspiration, the students should love learning more, right?

Thinking this way, he took out his phone in the car, opened Douyin (TikTok), and then set Douyin to Haijing District.

He should be able to find a few videos of our school.

However, the first one was the New Year’s Eve party of No. 11 High School, the song "All the Love", with tens of thousands of likes.

“……”

Wait, isn’t this that student from our school?

Why is she wearing the No. 11 High School uniform!

He didn't understand very much, and at the same time, he was a little angry.

It's okay to skip our New Year’s Eve party, but she even participated in performances at other schools?

Zhang Jianjun opened the comment area in a bad mood.

Then, he learned that her name was Xia Xinyu.

Just as he was preparing to make things difficult for this excessive girl, he saw a photo in the comment area below.

It was Shi Yi!

He was also on the stage of the No. 11 High School New Year’s Eve party!

“What’s going on with these kids?”

He originally wanted to punish the people who skipped the party, but Shi Yi also appeared at No. 11 High School, and also performed on stage.

This time, Zhang Jianjun was caught in a dilemma.

To punish, or to favor, he couldn’t discriminate.

Either punish everyone.

Or, favor everyone.

But since there is Shi Yi, he can only choose to favor everyone.

No, what’s wrong with our school’s New Year’s Eve party?

Isn’t it very interesting?

You spent so much money to do it, and you all went to other schools to watch it?

Zhang Jianjun is very unhappy now.

He wants to be recognized.

The recognition of the New Year’s Eve party of No. 4 High School!

So, he opened his WeChat Moments to see the praise of the school staff for the party.

However, the first post he saw after opening it was that He Hongtao, standing between Shi Yi and Chen Yuan, and also two other students from No. 1 High School, a group photo of five people.

“……”

After seeing this photo, Zhang Jianjun was stunned, and then gradually clenched his fist, smashed the steering wheel, and cursed: “How old are you, still hanging out with students, have you no shame?”

Shameless.

This He Hongtao has never had any shame.

It’s okay if you learn from me, but you even pulled the students from our school to take photos with you!

Staring at this photo, Zhang Jianjun angrily stretched out his finger, pointed at a certain shameless principal in the middle, like he was stabbing a villain.

But accidentally, he pressed the like button.

So he canceled the like at lightning speed.

Then he quit WeChat, took out a wet wipe from the armrest box and disinfected the finger that clicked the like button.

——

That’s all for today, after reading it, everyone should go cross the New Year with their beloved ones, respect!

(End of this chapter)