How come you're also my ex-girlfriend?

You even helped me save face, right? Shouldn't I thank you?

He's been working for so long, and he can't even afford to spend 30,000 yuan to buy gifts for his parents. What do you mean by "not as good as me"?!

"You're still too modest... Haha, earning so much at such a young age, you're bound to do well in the future..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yan thought the other party had finally given in and could put away their boring airs and inexplicable sense of superiority.

Before Xu Yan could even reply, Wang Xinhai sat up straight and adopted a serious expression.

He spoke earnestly and patiently.

"But you're a senior in high school now, your most important task is to study hard. Don't let short-term gains jeopardize your future. Don't let it affect your grades. Look at me back then..."

"By the way, Xu Yan, the monthly exam is coming up after the holiday. What was your score on the last diagnostic test?"

The war machine is started again!

Jiang Yiyao didn't even bother pretending this time; her eyes were still on her phone as she blurted out those words.

"I think it was June 619th?"

This time, Xu Yan didn't even need to answer; Wang Hui blurted out the answer, reacting even faster than Xu Yan.

"619?!"

Wang Xinhai almost cracked his voice on the spot, and even Wang Wei couldn't hold back. Was his academic performance really that good before?

For the experimental class, a score of 619 is not outstanding, but for Wang Xinhai, it is an insurmountable gap between genius and ordinary person.

I barely managed to get into a regular undergraduate program, and he got 619? And it's only the first semester! If he raises his score a bit more, getting into a top-tier university won't be a problem. How can you even compare?

Thinking back to what Jiang Yiyao had just said...

Wang Xinhai finally realized what was happening.

Good grief, a husband-and-wife doubles attack, huh? Why are they chasing after me like that!

"This score isn't anything special at the affiliated high school. I really need to work hard, just like you said, so I won't have any regrets. I'll strive to get into my dream university and find a good job like you did."

Wang Xinhai: ...

I'm looking for you...

Some very dirty words were stuck in my chest, and I just couldn't say them.

He felt the temperature on his face was like having an air conditioner on and a window open in the middle of summer.

It's cold one minute and hot the next.

The scene instantly fell into an awkward stalemate.

Wang Hui stood up with a smile and said, "It's almost lunchtime. There are so many of us, why don't we go out for a nice meal together? It'll save us from being cramped at home."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xinhai and the others immediately stood up.

Wang Lu forced a smile and said, "No need, we have things to do later, it's really inconvenient. Let's do it next time, together next time."

It's all my son's fault.

I had to bring up this topic, and now I'm too ashamed to stay here and eat anymore.

What else should we eat?

Are you just going to watch this couple brag about how outstanding their son is? Not only is he able to earn money at such a young age, but he also has such good grades, and he's willing to spend money to show his filial piety!

Where would I put my face? I'd better get out of here!

Wang Hui didn't insist and saw them to the door; everything seemed like a normal ending.

However, Wang Wei, who had remained silent throughout, suddenly turned around and looked at Jiang Yiyao as she was leaving.

"Are you... called Jiang Yiyao?"

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P.S.: I'll see if I'm still in good form tonight~ How about some votes?

Chapter 78 You're Very Famous (Third Update, Please Subscribe!)

Wang Wei's sudden words made Jiang Yiyao hesitate for a moment.

"You know me?"

Wang Wei nodded. "I'm also from No. 1 High School. I've heard of you; you're quite famous."

His expression was a little strange when he said this.

Xu Yan guessed it probably wasn't a very good reputation.

"Really? I didn't know."

Jiang Yiyao shook her head, denying the claim that she was famous.

Wang Wei suddenly smiled and looked at her cousin, seemingly this was the first time she had a serious conversation with Xu Yan today.

"Cousin, you probably don't know that she was the undisputed school beauty of our high school, right?"

Xu Yan was stunned for a moment, then looked at Jiang Yiyao with a strange expression, "School beauty? Your school does this kind of awkward thing?"

I haven't heard the term "universally recognized school beauty" in a long time; it feels like something from an urban campus novel from ten years ago.

At least in the affiliated high school, I haven't heard anyone discuss this like that. There are very few class beauties; they are mostly described as "generally good-looking" or similar adjectives.

"Get lost, I already said I haven't heard of it. It's probably just some bored people discussing it in private."

Wang Wei: ?

Am I becoming a boring person?

However, Wang Wei didn't care too much about such comments. The girl in front of her was indeed at a level that made people feel somewhat inferior, so whether she was a school beauty that people were talking about was not so important.

The important thing is that she knows her cousin, whom she hadn't paid much attention to before, and they seem to have a very good relationship.

So she put on the sweetest smile she could and looked at Xu Yan, "Cousin, we're QQ friends, right?"

Xu Yan thought for a moment, "If I added them before, then I do. I don't have the habit of deleting people."

Except for Lin Jia.

"Okay, I'm off now, bye-bye cousin~"

Wang Wei smiled, turned around, and left, thinking to herself.

Why didn't I think my cousin was so handsome before? Compared to him, the boys in my class... seemed quite ordinary.

She's not good-looking, her face is covered in acne, she doesn't speak nicely, and she's nowhere near as funny as her cousin...

Xu Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief after the whole family left in a hurry.

At the same time.

[Unlock Achievement: Three Times Angering My Cousin]

[Reward: 10 achievement points and 2000 RMB cash!]

[Unlock Achievement: The Crow Feeds Its Parents]

[Reward: 10 achievement points and 2000 RMB cash!]

Xu Yan: ?

Two achievements popped up at once? Holy crap, bro, give me more!

We've moved a bit too fast; it's because our minds aren't broad enough and our perspectives are too narrow.

If Wang Xinhai and the others had stayed any longer, Xu Yan doubted whether he could have reached the third tier achievement in one night.

However, the claim that he angered his cousin three times is a bit of an overstatement. He only got angry twice at most, right? Where did the claim of three times come from!

"Your cousin is quite interesting."

Jiang Yiyao gave a soft snort and said.

Xu Yan shook his head. "What's so interesting about the little princess? It's probably because you've suppressed her."

This casual remark made Jiang Yiyao's lips curl up slightly. She smoothed the hair at her temples and said, "There's nothing I can do. It's hard for any girl not to feel insignificant in front of me. Sigh, I'm actually a kind person."

This pretentious act really makes them look just like a family.

Xu Yan thought to himself.

"Alright, you guys stop standing at the door. I'll cook, and we can start eating in a bit."

Jiang Yiyao hurried over and said, "Aunt Wang, let me help you out."

Xu Yan: ...

Damn it! Trying to embarrass himself again, his intentions are despicable!

Fortunately, Empress Dowager Wang was able to distinguish between loyalty and treachery.

"Oh dear, we can't let you come. You even helped us pick out gifts. Please go sit in the living room."

“It has nothing to do with me. Xu Yan paid for it all himself. He’s just being filial.”

"That's how this child is. Although he can be a bit naughty at times, he's still very sensible... Oh, right, didn't I pick anything out for you?"

Jiang Yiyao's expression immediately became unnatural.

"Um, this..."

She should deny it and clarify that she and Xu Yan are purely good friends with no romantic involvement whatsoever.

But the truth is that he had already given himself a pair of expensive headphones last night.

This is when conscience and instinct begin to clash.

Seeing Jiang Yiyao's expression, Wang Hui chuckled, "It's alright, it's alright. Go sit outside and we'll eat together later."

"Oh..."

Jiang Yiyao was at a loss for words. The flustered girl could only awkwardly return to the living room.