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Chapter 461: Chapter 315: Rushing to Play
Students at the Fourth Middle School playground were still numerous.
Dan Kaiquan and Guo Kun Nan strolled on the pebble path outside the playground, having just finished exercising and showered in the dormitory, now planning to head to class.
It was almost the end of April, and it hadn’t gotten dark yet.
Guo Kun Nan said, "With so many people exercising, the competition at tomorrow’s sports event will definitely be fierce."
Dan Kaiquan remained calm, "No matter how fierce, we must try our best."
Guo Kun Nan looked at the tranquil Dan Kaiquan and felt something indescribable. At the beginning of the school year, he had thought himself more mature than Kaiquan.
Now, however, he didn’t think so anymore, as he found that he could no longer see through Dan Kaiquan.
With no one around, Guo Kun Nan asked, "Are you really going to confess after the sports meet ends?"
Dan Kaiquan replied, "Yes."
"That’s too rushed, can’t it wait?" Guo Kun Nan suggested.
After some training, Guo Kunnan felt his mind was clear and serene; he was patient with cultivating feelings slowly with Yu Wen from Class 11.
He wanted to choose an auspicious day to confess, the same day as Dan Kaiquan.
Dan Kaiquan shook his head, "It’s not about whether it can wait."
"Having come this far, I’ve already reached a point of no return; I am no longer representing only myself."
Guo Kun Nan did not understand his words, "Then, whom are you representing?"
Dan Kaiquan sighed deeply, "I represent the countless mes in the two hundred days since I met Bai Yuxia!"
"The numerous past versions of myself have shaped who I am today; many versions of myself propel me forward, and if I back down now, everything will dissipate like smoke!"
Honestly, Guo Kun Nan did not understand what Dan Kaiquan meant; it just sounded impressive.
Guo Kun Nan said, "You keep it up, you’ve been really pushing yourself hard lately."
Dan Kaiquan replied, "If not now, tears will follow later."
Guo Kun Nan wanted to say, ’Isn’t there a possibility that despite your efforts now, you might still end up in tears later?’
But such words would dampen spirits and hurt feelings.
"Anyway, I’ve kept that bottle of liquor for you in my dorm." Guo Kun Nan said.
...
"Brother Tian, have you learned it?"
"It’s so simple, just learned it in no time." Tianheng was pleased as he held the completed little star.
Tianheng said, "Next, I’m going to make little stars, 999 of them."
Xiao Feng was shocked, "That many?"
"999 stars represent my love for her," Tianheng said earnestly.
Originally a reckless young master, he was now willing to forsake everything, using his clean, unblemished fingers to personally make little stars for Yang Sheng, until he made 999 of them, then personally give them to the woman he loved.
Tianheng nearly moved himself with this fantasy.
He dared not imagine how thrilled Yang Sheng would be to see the 999 stars.
Even though Xiao Feng did not understand Tianheng’s audacious actions, he knew his place as Tianheng’s right-hand man; whatever Brother Tian asked, he would do.
"Brother Tian, should I ask a few girls to help you out," Xiao Feng suggested.
Tianheng immediately declined, "No."
Little stars symbolized fidelity; he could not let others interfere; he could not accept an impure love.
Li Shi put down her phone, lifting her head after just settling a deal for some products.
"Tianheng, are you serious?"
"Could it be fake?" Tianheng was serious this time.
A voice came from ahead, "Li Shi, your 800 meters race is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon."
The speaker was a thin girl wearing glasses, with a scholarly aura, Fang Qiuyue, the class president of Grade 1 Class 2, and she was also positioned fifth in their grade.
Li Shi replied, "Got it."
She glanced at Tianheng, playfully saying, "I heard Yang Sheng entered the women’s 800 meters too, perhaps she’ll be in the same heat as me."
Xiao Feng said, "Sister Shi, go easy on her."
Li Shi was nearly 175 cm tall with long legs, giving her a great advantage in sports.
He had heard that Li Shi was good at various sports, like skiing.
Li Shi said, "I can only promise to not let her lose too terribly."
...
During the second class of the evening self-study, during the break.
In front of Bai Yuxia, Dan Kaiquan loudly called for Guo Kun Nan to join him for training on the playground.
Chen Siyu had just changed back and commented, "Dan Kaiquan has been so driven lately, always running or on his way to run."
"And you, Jiang Ning, I haven’t seen you exercise at all."
Jiang Ning remained unmoved, "No need to exercise."
Chen Siyu, seeing his composed demeanor, said, "After the performance tomorrow, my sister and I will cheer for you."
Jiang Ning replied, "Sure."
Xue Yuantong snorted, "Look at you, so arrogant."
...
Yu Wen asked Shen Qing’e, "Is he handsome?"
Shen Qing’e thought about Uncle Ji and his son, Ji Chu, who had visited her house at noon.
She said, "He’s handsome, but he’s a sophomore, four years older than us."
Yu Wen spoke from experience, "Boys our age are too immature. It’s better to go for older ones, just look at Lu Qiqi, her boyfriend is a sophomore."
Jiang Yanan agreed, "Boys our age are indeed immature."
She had still held hope for boys her age until last week when Cui Yu, who adored her, ate a huge spider, causing Jiang Yanan to lose all hope.
Lu Qiqi said, "Don’t mention it, we’re about to break up."
Yu Wen was puzzled, "But wasn’t it going well? I saw he took you to the ES restaurant every day."
She was quite envious. She couldn’t afford the ES restaurant usually. The last time they launched a new fruit tea and when she asked the price and heard it was 21 yuan, Yu Wen walked away without a second thought.
Lu Qiqi didn’t state the reason; she asked, "Qing’e, are they really rich?"
Shen Qing’e confirmed, "Extremely rich. He owns a machinery factory in another place with hundreds of employees. That’s just one of his factories."
Hundreds of employees... Lu Qiqi’s parents worked in another place in a company with about a hundred people; such a boss was already very rich.
Lu Qiqi, more than the average high school student, knew the allure of money; it could improve lifestyle, earn respect, and change so many things.
"What’s his educational background? He’s too successful." Lu Qiqi asked.
Shen Qing’e: "Technical school."
Yu Wen immediately understood and said, "In the past, those who went to technical schools were really impressive; it was the students with no future who went to high school."
Lu Qiqi agreed, "Right, those from technical schools used to have jobs right after graduation, no worries at all."
"No wonder he could make a lot of money; it turns out he was from a technical school," Yu Wen remarked.
As Ma Shicheng was passing by with water, he overheard and cast a sideways glance:
"In the building next to my housing estate, there’s a guy from tech school, last month he made over 500,000."
Yu Wen was surprised; Ma Shicheng’s agreement seemed a bit out of character.
Yu Wen said, "Their generation’s technical school diplomas were very valuable; he must be a big boss now, right?"
Ma Shicheng: "No, he got electrocuted and was compensated more than 500,000."
...
"Miao Zhe made 100 bucks?"
"How did he earn it?" Zhang Chi asked loudly.
Wang Longlong coolly replied, "Zhao Xiaofeng paid him a hundred for tutoring in coding little stars."
Cui Yu added fuel to the fire: "Zhao Xiaofeng and Qi Tianheng are in cahoots."
His look towards Zhang Chi immediately became meaningful.
Zhang Chi’s face darkened; previously, he had fought with Qi Tianheng in the dormitory, and later outside school, he was again chased by Qi Tianheng and his crew.
If not for his extraordinary wit at the crucial moment, diving under a car to escape a disaster, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Had he known, he wouldn’t have fought with Qi Tianheng at that time; perhaps he could have made a few thousand from him.
Zhang Chi felt even more aggrieved; on Saturday, he had worked a day at the cement factory and earned 150, but today, Sunday, he took off to prepare for the sports festival.
Zhang Chi forced a smile: "Miao Zhe, impressive!"
Miao Zhe and Zhang Chi weren’t familiar; he stiffly responded with a few words.
Yan Tianpeng suddenly appeared at the back door: "Brother Jun, buying pies together tonight?"
Since Hu Jun hadn’t brought his phone today, Yan Tianpeng had to come in person to notify.
"Together, together; let’s eat something good today," Hu Jun agreed, looking forward to a tastier experience with more people eating pies.
After calling Hu Jun, Yan Tianpeng noticed Lu Qiqi’s seat was empty: "Where’s Lu Qiqi?"
Hu Jun said, "She’s chatting up front. Do you need her for something?"
Yan Tianpeng said, "Didn’t you hear she’s about to break up? I came to comfort her."
...
During the last class of evening self-study, the class teacher Shan Qingrong personally came to discuss the next day’s school celebration and sports festival matters, talking through the entire period.
When evening self-study ended, various discussions echoed through the classroom.
"So many alumni came!"
"I just want to know how much money the alumni donated, it affects the sports festival’s prize money."
"Three days of celebration, so awesome."
Amidst the chaos, Jiang Ning and Xue Yuantong left the classroom together, and yes, Yang Sheng followed.
Previously, when they were cycling home, they had been surrounded by several motorcycles.
Jiang Ning had thought Yang Sheng would give up cycling after that incident.
Yet, she still rode her mountain bike home at night, claiming to be ’skilled and daring.’
And the previous accident was a one in a million occurrence.
In the darkness, Yang Sheng waved goodbye.
Jiang Ning turned towards the river dam.
Tonight, Jiang Ning didn’t turn on his computer. After washing up, he sat cross-legged on his bed, accompanied by moonlight, circulating his Spiritual Power to enhance his Cultivation.
Soon, Xue Yuantong arrived.
The night was hot, and Jiang Ning’s room felt like spring. Xue Yuantong liked it.
"Jiang Ning, I didn’t do anything today, why am I so tired?"
Xue Yuantong lied down on the bed and pulled Jiang Ning’s blanket over her.
She was indeed tired, not playing games or eating.
Jiang Ning said, "It’s because you did nothing that you feel tired."
He pulled the blanket back.
Xue Yuantong: "You’re lying!"
She grabbed the blanket back.
Then, Jiang Ning snatched the blanket again.
’Damn, dare to steal my blanket.’ Xue Yuantong, in a surge of anger, yanked the blanket hard, twisting her waist and wrapping herself in it.
If Jiang Ning wanted to pull it again, he would have had to pull her along with it.
Seeing Jiang Ning indeed didn’t pull anymore, she joyfully rolled around on the bed, victorious.
"Giggle, I’m such a genius!" Xue Yuantong praised herself as she rolled. 𝖓𝖔𝖛𝔭𝖚𝖇.𝔠𝖔𝔪
The next second, she misjudged her strength and rolled off the bed, "Thump!" landing on the floor.
From under the bed, Xue Yuantong’s crisp voice came: "Wuu, Jiang Ning, the blanket’s dirty."
Jiang Ning shook his head with a smile; she wasn’t concerned about herself but worried about the blanket.
"It’s fine, come back up." He wasn’t petty.
Xue Yuantong lay on the floor, her cheeks red:
"The blanket’s wrapped too tight, I... can’t get out."
