Rebirth begins with picking up a cold and aloof school beauty

The once confident, even arrogant, students in the field of informatics competitions have completely lost their composure!

My original understanding and worldview have been overturned!

Some people's hearts have even been quietly broken!

Jiang Jiaqi leaned weakly against the table, looking like Lin Daiyu possessed, as if that sense of devastation was about to overflow at any moment.

Sitting behind him, Li Ya wore a gloating expression.

"Jiang Jiaqi, what did you say before? If Chen Zhou can really come up with three solutions, you can eat all four blackboards on top."

"Which piece do you plan to eat first—left, right, up, or down?"

Jiang Jiaqi turned around and glared at Li Ya, but ultimately said nothing.

Then, he turned to look at Chen Zhou, this time with genuine admiration.

Jiang Jiaqi thought to himself: I can't compare! I really can't beat him in any way!

Chen Zhou is just too amazing!!

It seems that from now on, I'll have to avoid his sharp edge!

But Jiang Jiaqi racked his brains but still couldn't figure out how Chen Zhou, who was previously unknown at Haitang Middle School, suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Are you Sun Wukong?

Meanwhile, on the podium.

Chen Zhou, beaming with pride, asked Professor Pei Zhu for a lucky draw prize.

"Professor Pei, it seems I've won our bet again by sheer luck."

A stroke of luck?

You've set me up!

"hehe."

Professor Pei Zhu wore a forced smile, but was inwardly distressed: "My secret stash of money is gone!"

However, Professor Pei Zhu couldn't very well renege on his promise in front of so many people.

He borrowed another 500 yuan from Dean Lu and gave it to Chen Zhou rather reluctantly.

Seeing this, some students joked privately, "Professor Pei never believed that any of us could answer the questions he set from the very beginning."

"Yeah, otherwise why wouldn't he prepare a single penny?"

"In the end, it cost a thousand, hahaha."

Professor Pei looked a little embarrassed: "…………"

At this moment, Professor Lu Haifeng spoke up: "Chen Zhou, although you won both prizes through your own efforts, you can't just take them for free, right?"

"Your profound knowledge of computer science is evident to all of you here today, so please take this opportunity to share with us your learning journey and methods in computer science."

Professor Pei Zhu chimed in, "Yes, yes, yes! Chen Zhou, you should share your experiences and insights with everyone. Don't keep your secrets to yourself."

The students in the audience were also making a fuss, creating a lively atmosphere, and they insisted that Chen Zhou come up on stage and give a talk to everyone.

It was difficult to refuse such a warm invitation.

Chen Zhou smiled and waved his hand, "I don't have any secret techniques."

"However, since everyone wants to hear it, I'll just say a few words."

Chen Zhou put one hand in his pocket, cleared his throat, and prepared to speak.

The students in the audience: "??"

Why does Chen Zhou sound like an old cadre? He talks to the principal like he's talking to a school principal.

Chen Zhou said unhurriedly, "Xunzi said in the chapter 'Exhortation to Learning', 'Without accumulating small steps, one cannot reach a thousand miles; without accumulating small streams, one cannot form a great river.' My current level in the field of informatics is mainly due to my grandfather's cultivation of me over the years, in addition to my personal talent and hard work."

"Therefore, first of all, I must thank my grandfather for raising me for over 40 years!"

Professor Pei Zhu quickly stopped him, asking, "Wait, Chen Zhou, how old are you this year? How come your grandfather raised you for over 40 years?"

The audience looked puzzled.

Chen Zhou said in a very serious tone, "Didn't my grandfather raise my dad for over 30 years?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Zhu looked surprised.

The audience burst into laughter, "Hahahaha!"

Huang Ling said happily, "This Chen Zhou is quite funny!"

Zeng Die stared at Chen Zhou and said slowly, "Humor and wit are the charm of a boy."

Luo Jiyao crossed her arms over her chest and said softly, "It's just that sometimes, he's a little too improper."

At this moment, Chen Zhou on the stage continued, "It's a pity that my grandfather ruined my father's education. My father became a half-finished product, so from a young age, my grandfather placed his hopes for the family's continuation on me."

Li Ya asked curiously, "Family heritage? Chen Zhou, is your family some kind of computer family?"

Chen Zhou rubbed his nose and said seriously, "More or less."

Jiang Jiaqi asked, "So, your father also works in the computer field?"

Chen Zhou said, "It was similar in the early years; he sold computers."

Jiang Jiaqi: "…………"

Chen Zhou added, "It's the kind of place in computer malls that specializes in ripping off customers."

"So later, he went bankrupt."

The audience below the stage laughed nonstop, bursting into laughter!

"Hahaha! That's hilarious!"

"Is this Chen Zhou really here to do stand-up comedy?"

Jiang Jiaqi pursed his lips speechlessly.

Then he asked, "Your grandfather must be some kind of very important person, right?"

Chen Zhou puffed out his chest. "My grandfather was indeed very capable!"

Jiang Jiaqi's eyes lit up. "So what does he do?"

Chen Zhou said, "He's retired now."

Jiang Jiaqi pressed further, "And what about before?"

Chen Zhou replied, "Before? He worked as an abacus operator in the commune."

Jiang Jiaqi: "…………"

You idiot! So this is what you meant by "a family with a long history in computers"?

Are you kidding me?

·

Although Chen Zhou's "stand-up comedy" performance gradually deviated from the topic, his humor kept the audience laughing, creating a lively, relaxed, and enjoyable atmosphere.

This move not only shattered everyone's stereotypes.

— Chen Zhou, a top student, is not necessarily a bookworm; on the contrary, he can be very interesting!

The girls present were captivated by Chen Zhou's good looks, talent, and humor.

In an instant, he became their idol!

After the speech, Chen Zhou returned to his seat, and then everyone was free to move around.

The girls all focused their attention and conversations on him.

Two girls with pure and lovely appearances even beat Zeng Die and Luo Jiyao to the punch and ran enthusiastically to Chen Zhou's side.

Seeing that Chen Zhou was surrounded by girls, Zeng Die gently exhaled two puffs of hot air from her nose.

There was clearly annoyance at having been beaten to it.

There was also a strange smell of vinegar.

Huang Ling, who was standing next to her, whispered to comfort her, "Zeng Die, I know you fell in love with Chen Zhou at first sight, but like you said, he's so handsome and outstanding, it would be abnormal if other girls didn't like him or weren't attracted to him."

"So, you don't need to be angry, jealous, or anxious."

"Don't worry, Chen Zhou is right there, he can't run away."

"I don't believe it. With your looks, how could Chen Zhou not like you?"

"If I were Chen Zhou, I would definitely choose you out of all the girls today!"

"We'll be training for 12 days, so there will be plenty of opportunities."

Hearing this, Zeng Die let out a soft breath and nodded, "That's true."

"Never mind, I'll find another opportunity to get to know him."

"Huang Ling, let's go outside and get some fresh air."

Huang Ling said with a smile, "OK! Luo Jiyao, let's go, the three of us together."

Luo Jiyao: "…………"

Luo Jiyao originally wanted to find out some questions from Chen Zhou, and also to get to know him again.

It seems we can only try again next time.

At the same time, Luo Jiyao thought to herself, although Zeng Die was the academic goddess of Yicheng No.1 High School.

In terms of looks, she is definitely the most beautiful among today's contestants.

But from a strict perspective, what if Chen Zhou already has a girlfriend?

If her assumptions are correct, wouldn't Zeng Die have been waiting in vain?

Surely she wouldn't try to steal someone else's girlfriend later?

Or is Chen Zhou a scumbag? Does he accept anyone who comes his way?

After some random thoughts, Luo Jiyao realized that if she were Chen Zhou, it would be quite difficult to refuse a beauty like Zeng Die!

In particular, if Zeng Die throws herself into his arms, even if Chen Zhou wasn't a scumbag before, he might end up becoming one!

"Chen Zhou, I don't know how to do this question. Could you explain it to me?"

"Chen Zhou, can I add you on QQ?"

Chen Zhou gave an awkward smile: "…………"

No, I'm here to participate in the competition, not to pick up girls!

Besides, I'm already taken!

I am a married man!

Chen Zhou knew very well what "true liking" meant.

That is—even if I meet thousands of people, my heart will only have you, and there will be no room for anyone else; even if you know nothing, I will firmly reject all ambiguity except for you.

Moreover, Chen Zhou believes this is about putting yourself in someone else's shoes!

Because he was certain that, given Xia Xiaomiao's personality and her feelings for him, she would have done the same if she were in his situation.

Chen Zhou politely declined, saying, "I can explain the questions, but let's forget about adding each other on QQ."

The girl asked, puzzled, "Why?"

Chen Zhou smiled slightly and said frankly, "Because I already have a girlfriend, it's not appropriate to add her on QQ. I'm afraid she'll misunderstand."

The girl was taken aback for a moment, then found it amusing. "Chen Zhou, you're worried about this? I'm just adding you on QQ, it won't do anything."

"Besides, can't there be pure friendship between men and women?"

Chen Zhou smiled and said, "Of course."

The girl asked, "Then why don't you add me? We can be just friends."

Chen Zhou came up with a plausible reason: "It's mainly because you're beautiful. I don't think there's such a thing as pure friendship between a pretty girl like you and a boy."

Upon hearing this reason, the girl chuckled, and her initial resentment vanished, replaced by a much better mood.

After staying with Chen Zhou for a while, she stopped pestering him for QQ, humming a little tune, and left the lecture hall.

The girl who asked Chen Zhou about the problem was named Jiang Yue, and she seemed somewhat surprised by this.

She asked curiously, "Chen Zhou, do you really have a girlfriend?"

Chen Zhou smiled and said, "Of course!"

Chen Zhou was quite proud of this; the best girl in the world, Xia Xiaomiao, had been won over by him.

Jiang Yue's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed, "Wow!" with envy, "It seems you really like your girlfriend."

Chen Zhou nodded with a smile, "That's right!"

Jiang Yue said, "That's wonderful, Chen Zhou, your girlfriend must be very happy."

"She must be very beautiful, right?"

Chen Zhou nodded slightly and said, "Let's put it this way, she's the school beauty of our Haitang Middle School."

"She's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen in all my years of life."

"She's the only girl I've ever been in love with, you know?"

Jiang Yue made an "uh" sound, thought for a moment, and said, "I think I only vaguely understand."

"But as for the school beauty, we have one here too."

"Hey Chen Zhou, just tell me, between her and the prettiest girl here, who's prettier?"

Chen Zhou thought for a moment and asked, "You mean... Zeng Die, right?"

Jiang Yue nodded, "Yes."

Chen Zhou chuckled and shook his head.

He thought to himself, "Although that girl has the looks of a school beauty, she's no match for my Xia Xiaomiao!"

My Xia Xiaomiao is the most beautiful girl in the school!

Goddess among goddesses!

Jiang Yue asked, "Chen Zhou, you shook your head. Do you think Zeng Die is prettier?"

Chen Zhou said, "Of course not!"

"How can she compare to my Xia Xiaomiao?"

"I just shook my head because I thought it was hilarious that you compared her to my Xia Xiaomiao."

Jiang Yue was taken aback. "Uh... Xia Xiaomiao? Is that your girlfriend's nickname?"

"right."

"I see, Chen Zhou, did you say that because beauty is in the eye of the beholder?" Jiang Yue joked kindly.

Chen Zhou was somewhat displeased. What did he mean? Was he questioning his aesthetic sense?

You can question my character, but you can't question my taste!

Then, Chen Zhou said decisively, "Forget it, I won't say any more to you."

"Let me show you pictures of my Xia Xiaomiao."

You'll understand after you read it.

Then, Chen Zhou took out his wallet, opened it, and showed it to Jiang Yue.

Jiang Yue saw a photo of the two of them in the wallet.

It was Chen Zhou and a girl with exquisitely beautiful features. The two looked like a match made in heaven.

In particular, the girl in the photo is absolutely stunning!

She has fair skin, almond-shaped eyes, and a pair of beautiful, charming dimples when she smiles.

She is without makeup in the photo, yet she still surpasses countless others in beauty!

Jiang Yue was stunned, silently marveling at its beauty!

How can there be such a beautiful girl in this world?!

She's even prettier than the most popular female celebrities on TV!

I'm dead, I'm dead!!

As a straight girl, I couldn't help but be captivated by her stunning beauty!

Jiang Yue's eyes were glued to Xia Yu's photo, unable to look away for a moment!

Chen Zhou snapped his fingers several times before he could bring Jiang Yue's soul back.

"Jiang Yue, are you alright? How can a girl like you be so infatuated with a pretty girl?"

Jiang Yue swallowed hard and exclaimed, "Wow! Chen Zhou, your girlfriend is so beautiful!"

"I'm so envious of you!"

"?"

Chen Zhou was slightly taken aback, then feigned modesty and said, "So-so, third in the world."

Jiang Yue: "…………"

Jiang Yue didn't know if Chen Zhou's girlfriend was the third most beautiful girl in the world, but she had to admit that she was indeed the most beautiful girl she had ever seen!

And it's the kind of appearance that's way ahead of the competition!

At this point, Chen Zhou changed the subject, saying, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore, let's start discussing the problem."

After recovering from her initial surprise, Jiang Yue immediately smiled and said, "Okay!"

After Chen Zhou finished explaining the problem, Jiang Yue returned to her seat.

I carefully reviewed the problem-solving approach that Chen Zhou had just explained.

But not long after, Zeng Die and her two companions, who were sitting in the row in front of her, returned.

Huang Ling spoke up, "Zeng Die, Chen Zhou isn't surrounded by girls right now. Why don't you go over and introduce yourself to him?"

"Uh... he got up, it looks like he's leaving?"

"Zeng Die, it's too late! You have to go!"

Huang Ling encouraged them from the side.

At this moment, Zeng Die remained unmoved. She shook her head and said, "I'm not going."

Huang Ling asked in confusion, "Why? Didn't you used to be eager to get to know Chen Zhou?"

Zeng Die said, "I did really want to before, but I just went out for some fresh air and now I've calmed down."

"No matter what, wouldn't it seem too cheap for a girl like me to take the initiative to chat up a guy?"

"I think I should try to get Chen Zhou to take the initiative to talk to me and get to know me."

"That way, when we're together in the future, he'll appreciate it even more!"

Zeng Die spoke eloquently and logically, with a lot of details and evidence.

Huang Ling nodded, agreeing that it made perfect sense.

Luo Jiyao disagreed.

She thought, "Chen Zhou, such a handsome, tall, and talented god-like man, would actually pursue you? The earth doesn't revolve around you!"

Just as Luo Jiyao was about to say something, Jiang Yue interrupted her spellcasting.

Jiang Yue interjected, "Um, aren't you guys overthinking this?"

"Chen Zhou has a girlfriend."

Upon hearing this earth-shattering statement, Zeng Die was completely stunned.

Huang Ling quickly turned around and asked, "How did you know?"

Jiang Yue calmly replied, "Chen Zhou told me himself just now."

Zeng Die slowly turned her head, asking incredulously, "Are you sure? Chen Zhou really has a girlfriend?"

Jiang Yue nodded, "I'm sure. I just saw a picture of his girlfriend."

"Absolutely gorgeous!!"

Jiang Yue praised him sincerely.

Huang Ling asked curiously, "Extra beautiful? Is she as beautiful as Zeng Die?"

Jiang Yue perked up instantly at the mention of this.

"certainly!!"

"Chen Zhou's girlfriend has skin as white as snow and is incredibly beautiful. Her features, her appearance, her head—everything about her—it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she's stunningly beautiful!"

"Much prettier than Zeng Die!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Yue quickly added, "Uh... Zeng Die, don't be angry, I was just telling the truth."

"Chen Zhou's girlfriend is really beautiful!"

When Jiang Yue said this, she wished she were Chen Zhou herself, and could fall in love on his behalf.

Jiang Yue's words infuriated Zeng Die, who had always been proud of her beauty!

She remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she was furious!

Zeng Die forced herself to remain calm and said, "Oh? Is that so? It seems that Chen Zhou and I are not meant to be."

"But it's not a big deal."

"It's just a relationship that hasn't even started yet; I'd rather not have it."

"I'm just curious, is Chen Zhou's girlfriend really as beautiful as you say?"

"They're even using phrases like 'stunningly beautiful'?"

Jiang Yue, Luo Jiyao, and Huang Ling immediately understood Zeng Die's little girl thoughts.

She genuinely cares about the competition based on looks!

But Jiang Yue still answered honestly, "Zeng Die, Chen Zhou's girlfriend truly deserves the description 'stunningly beautiful'!"

"It's honestly hurtful, but that's the truth."

"She's much prettier than you!"

"???"

Relentlessly pursued by Jiang Yue's words, Zeng Die took a deep breath, forcing a smile, and clenched her fists.

But she didn't believe it at all!

If you say Chen Zhou's girlfriend is prettier than me, I'll accept it!

After all, there are always higher heavens and more capable people.

But you're saying she's much prettier than me? Haha, are you kidding me?

I am, after all, the school beauty of Yicheng No.1 High School!

Just then, the girl who had asked Chen Zhou for his QQ number returned.

She sat down next to Jiang Yue while eating a lollipop.

"What are you talking about?" the girl asked.

Huang Ling explained, "We were talking about Chen Zhou's girlfriend. Jiang Yue just said that Chen Zhou's girlfriend is even prettier than Zeng Die, much prettier!"

Upon hearing this, the girl was stunned for a moment, then looked incredulous. "Impossible, right?"

"Zeng Die is already very beautiful, but there are many more beautiful people out there. How beautiful must they be?"

"Could she be even prettier than Liu Yifei?"

Huang Ling smiled and said, "That's what I think too."

Hearing their words, Zeng Die felt much better.

See? See? Justice resides in the hearts of the people!

At this moment, Jiang Yue said seriously, "I really didn't lie to you!"

"It's a good thing Chen Zhou isn't here right now, otherwise I would definitely have made him show you the photos!"

"His girlfriend is absolutely stunning!"

"Oh, and his girlfriend is the school beauty at Haitang Middle School!"

The girl eating the lollipop was named Shen Meng. When she heard the words "a beauty that could topple kingdoms," she scoffed dismissively.

But when he heard that Chen Zhou's girlfriend was actually the school beauty of Haitang Middle School...

She immediately realized who it was!

Shen Meng quickly asked, "Jiang Yue, is the girlfriend you mentioned named Xia Yu, the one you mentioned for Chen Zhou?"

Jiang Yue blinked and stammered, "I don't know her real name. I only know that Chen Zhou calls her Xia Xiaomiao."

Xia Xiaomiao? Isn't that obviously a nickname?

But Xia Yu and Xia Xiaomiao both have the surname Xia! What a coincidence!

Shen Meng then asked, "So, does she have exceptionally fair skin and captivating peach blossom eyes?"

Jiang Yue nodded repeatedly, "Yes! That's exactly it!"

Shen Meng clapped her hands suddenly, "That's her! Xia Yu! There's no mistake!"

"I never imagined that Chen Zhou's girlfriend would be her!"

"My God! Chen Zhou is amazing!"

Shen Meng began to admire Chen Zhou from the bottom of her heart.

She never expected that the most beautiful school beauty in the entire Guangdu District, or even the most beautiful school beauty in the entire Rongcheng, would be snatched away by Chen Zhou!

Seeing all this, Huang Ling was very confused. "Wait, who exactly is this Xia Yu?"

Luo Jiyao couldn't help but ask curiously, "Shen Meng, judging from your tone, it seems like Xia Yu is also very impressive? Is she also a top student and a goddess?"

Shen Meng smiled, munching on a lollipop as she began to speak.

"Xia Yu is not just a top student, nor is she simply a goddess."

"She's the cream of the crop among academic achievers. Whenever there's a joint exam in Guangdu District, she's always number one!"

"The top students at our Guangdu Middle School all look up to her with envy and call her 'Overlord Yu Ji'."

Luo Jiyao exclaimed in surprise, "That amazing?"

Shen Meng nodded. "Isn't that right?"

Then, Shen Meng continued, "Besides that, she is the goddess among goddesses. I have a senior classmate surnamed Luo, who is Xia Yu's cousin, so I have had the honor of meeting Xia Yu a few times."

"She's absolutely stunning, a top-tier beauty!!"

Others describe her as breathtakingly beautiful, but I'd rather use "she" to describe her as breathtakingly beautiful!

"So, Zeng Die, you didn't lose to her unjustly at all!"

Shen Meng said this solemnly.

Zeng Die: ? ? ?

No, is this right?

But from Shen Meng and Jiang Yue's descriptions and reactions, she became more and more convinced of one thing: the girl named Xia Yu, Chen Zhou's girlfriend, was really extremely beautiful!

Uh... thank goodness I didn't try to chat up Chen Zhou.

Otherwise, I'd really be dead!!

No!

So it turns out I was just being delusional from the start!

I've already lost before I even started?