A world where love reigns supreme? This is truly chaotic!

As she was sobbing softly, she felt a faint touch on her left arm, which was resting on the table. She sniffed and looked up slightly. She saw Guang Chen sitting at the table in front of her, tapping his arm with his right index finger, while Chen Nuanxin stood beside him.

Chen Nuanxin stared at the heartbroken shop owner, and the ice cream in her hand lost its appeal. She then took out a cup of ice cream from the plastic bag she had brought, handed her a small wooden spoon, and said, "Shop owner, what's making you so sad? Have some ice cream to replenish your sugar levels."

When people have sugar, their mood will be much happier.

Jiang Xintong's eyes were red, but she didn't shy away from the two of them. After spending some time together, the three of them had naturally become friends. A tear rolled down her cheek and reached her lips. Chen Nuanxin quickly took out a tissue to wipe her tears and continued to ask what had happened.

Jiang Xintong then slowly recounted what had happened that day, her voice trembling.

"That's despicable! Knowing you weren't feeling well today, boss, they still did something like that! They must be condemned! Next time, we'll definitely get our revenge, boss!"

"No...no, no, that, that's completely, not, not from the same dimension." Just thinking about it made Jiang Xintong want to cry again, just like a little girl who had been bullied and burst into tears when she got home. This incident had really hit her hard.

“This…” Chen Nuanxin turned to look at her boss, hoping he could offer some advice.

Guangchang roughly understood; it was a difference in cultivation level...

“Sometimes, the difference in talent can't be compared by effort alone, but without effort, the gap will only widen. The journey to catch up is tough, but it's also a continuous upward climb. If you're truly unwilling to accept this, then rebuild your foundation properly again. Even if you can't win, you must show your resilience. Don't give up, Miss.” Guang Chen shared his opinion. For Jiang Xintong, who had broken down in her defenses, any boasting was meaningless. It wasn't about directly facing the truth; she knew she couldn't surpass him, but she still had the courage to persevere. That was truly admirable!

Jiang Xintong clearly took it to heart, blinking repeatedly, and her tears were quickly caught by Chen Nuanxin with a tissue.

"What you said makes sense..."

"Oh! The boss is so mature; he can always learn from his failures and move forward quickly."

Jiang Xintong cried, and her mood improved a lot. She's not the kind of person who runs away from things, absolutely not!

Her spirits were rekindled. As for building a foundation... Jiang Xintong looked up at Guang Guangchen in front of her and said, "Guang Guangchen, are you still in the intermediate class?"

"Yes."

"Then you can be my sparring partner. I don't want to choose sparring partners from the intermediate class anymore. I want to start from scratch!" Jiang Xintong said with a slight frown and a determined look in her eyes.

Seeing Jiang Xintong regain her fighting spirit, Guang Chen saw his own reflection in her from that morning. A feeling of empathy welled up in his heart. He took a deep breath, straightened his back, coughed lightly, and said, "I really can't do anything with you. Since you've been studying for me, I'll lend you a hand!"

Only at this moment did the group truly have cohesion!

"Hey? Boss, what did you just say about reviewing?"

"Yeah, I was just talking nonsense, don't take it to heart."

73. Who is this?

……

Winter begins today. There's a slight breeze, and the temperature has dropped to seven or eight degrees Celsius. But the dance studio is still warm because the floor heating is on. The intermediate class usually has the most students, while the beginner class only teaches some basic knowledge. So, students usually switch to the intermediate class in the first two or three months of the first year of high school. The intermediate class also has the most classes scheduled.

The instructors are usually renowned dance teachers from home and abroad. They explain things in great detail and break down the movements step by step. Many students usually spend the time yawning because it is so boring. But things have been different lately because a special person has joined the intermediate class...

The news of Jiang Xintong's crushing defeat to the student council president in the advanced class quickly spread throughout the school thanks to the words of some students present at the time. The president's high popularity also allowed her winning deeds to be better disseminated, while the courses that Jiang Xintong had previously won received relatively lukewarm responses. This is the power of word-of-mouth within the school.

Listening to the whispers of the students around her, Jiang Xintong, who was sitting on the floor listening to the lecture, suddenly felt a little aggrieved again.

Beside her, Guang Chen remained calm and said softly, "Concentrate, concentrate."

This applies to both lectures and practical exercises. Every time Jiang Xintong hears whispered comments about herself from those around her, she experiences varying degrees of emotional fluctuation. However, her dance partner, Guangchang, always manages to remind her and pull her back from her emotional state.

Miss Jiang is too easily swayed by her emotions. She is always very concerned about her personal status, so she values ​​other people's opinions of her.

This was also a kind of test for her.

During this process, while many people talked about Jiang Xintong, there were also quite a few who talked about Guang Guangchen. However, Guang Guangchen didn't care about these comments at all and didn't seem to be affected at all. When Jiang Xintong noticed this, she was also surprised and looked up at him with a strange look in her eyes.

“Concentrate,” Guangchang Chen said again.

Jiang Xintong was stunned for a moment, then instinctively responded. For a split second, she felt as if their roles had been reversed. Guang Chen was right; at this moment, she needed to concentrate, concentrate… If the poor could do it, she could definitely do it too! Jiang Xintong focused her mind and began to concentrate intently on the rhythm of the duet. After all, concentration was her forte!

As for whether Guang Guangchen is really that unmoved, that's not entirely true. It's just that Jiang Xintong said she would give him an extra bonus for being his dance partner. Hmm... the monthly friend allowance is really too much. Guang Guangchen feels that his friendship with Jiang Xintong is getting deeper and deeper!

……

Jiang Xintong and Guang Guangchen's pairing has become a sensation throughout the school, with many people exclaiming in surprise, "Why is it Guang Guangchen again?" The discussions about this boy have already taken on a legendary quality.

so tired...

Guang Chen rested his chin on the edge of the table. He had finally made it to noon and was determined to take a good nap. He had been studying hard and training with Jiang Xintong, and his energy was being depleted very quickly. But looking at Chen Nuanxin, who was always full of energy, he thought, "Hmm, her recovery ability is far beyond that of ordinary people."

Guangchang looked ahead. Zhou Qianwen, who sat at the desk in front of him, had just returned with a pile of homework books. His gaze lingered on her for a few seconds, then he murmured in confusion, "Hmm? Qianwen, did you change your hairstyle?"

"Hey! Boss! You just noticed?" Chen Nuanxin, who was standing next to her, looked over in surprise.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qianwen paused for a moment, gently smoothed her hair with her hand, and whispered, "Um, um...yes, does it look appropriate?"

this……

Guangchang Chen and Chen Nuanxin stared intently at each other.

In the past, Qianwen was just an ordinary, refreshing high school girl with a ponytail. Now, with her hair down, the ends slightly curled inward, and her bangs styled, she suddenly exudes the air of a noble young lady.

She speaks softly and gently, which makes her seem well-mannered; she looks quite nice that way.

"It looks great, it suits you perfectly."

"But why did you suddenly change your hairstyle?" Chen Nuanxin asked, raising her hand.

This question stumped Zhou Qianwen. She subconsciously glanced at Guang Yuchen; the real reason... was probably a little difficult to say...

"I just want to try out a new hairstyle," Zhou Qianwen said slowly, her cheeks slightly flushed.

“It is indeed quite special.” Guangchang nodded, but he was really tired, and his eyelids were already starting to droop.

"Boss, you look really sleepy. Did you stay up late last night?" Chen Nuanxin's gaze swept over him, and Guangchang Chen suddenly woke up a bit and said, "Yeah, I got a little engrossed in watching dramas late into the night, so I didn't get much sleep."

In reality, they studied until the early hours of the morning and couldn't even tell the truth anymore. Well, that's the ugly side of competition.

Chen Nuanxin had no doubts. She looked away, tenderly patted her boss's head, and said, "Really? Then don't stay up so late in the future. Take care of yourself, boss."

Chen Nuanxin's sincere words reached Guang Guangchen's ears. Guang Guangchen turned his head to look at Nuanxin, blinked, and wondered... was he even human?

"Boss, if you're really tired, I'll go to the cafeteria and bring you some food later."

I'm really not human, I'm selfish, I apologize.

Watching the two act so intimately, Zhou Qianwen was captivated. Although their behavior was quite common, she still felt envious.

Warmheart and Guang have such a good relationship...

……

In the past, Guang Chen didn't like taking naps, but now he finds afternoon naps quite comfortable. A nap relieves a lot of his fatigue, and he is still full of energy even when school is over. Chen Nuanxin asked him if he wanted to go get something to eat together. Yes! Appropriate entertainment and relaxation are also good.

Chen Nuanxin subconsciously asked Qianwen about it, but Qianwen's family was quite strict, so the chances of success were not high. Zhou Qianwen said she would ask her parents and would be back in a little while, indicating that they could go together.

The trio has reunited once again. Chen Nuanxin contacted the boss again and asked Shan Yaoning, and they both agreed. Wow, tonight is going to be lively.

The three set off first. Jiang Xintong said she would arrive a little later, so she went to the food street in advance to find a spot. About ten minutes later, Shan Yaoning came running over with her backpack and her signature natural smile. She saw Nuanxin waving at her and responded enthusiastically.

"Hello everyone, it's been another week. How have you all been?"

"Great! You're sleeping well and eating well." Chen Nuanxin nodded repeatedly with her eyes closed.

"And what about my brother?" Shan Yaoning tilted her head slightly, squinting as she smiled at Guang Yuchen; the power of that smile was...

When Guangchang saw Shan Yaoning again, he didn't react with the same agitation as before. He had evolved once again. He first glanced at the favorability rating above Shan Yaoning's head. The rating was indeed slowly rising and had settled at 45 points. During this time, he and Shan Yaoning had not lost contact because of this incident. They continued to chat normally, sharing music, their social media posts, and their daily lives.

As long as you are determined enough, nothing can shake your resolve.

"Studying might be a little tough, and special courses are keeping me busy, but now I'm taking a really good nap." Guangchang rubbed the back of his head and laughed, just like usual.

"Yes, yes, the boss is really working super hard now."

"It's heartwarming, but I didn't really try that hard," Guangchang interrupted, his damn competitive spirit surging up again—yes, ugly.

Seeing the two laughing so hard, Shan Yaoning covered her mouth and chuckled. Then, her gaze shifted and she saw Zhou Qianwen standing to the side. She blinked blankly and asked, "And who is this?"

Zhou Qianwen trembled suddenly, her eyes widened immediately, and her originally slow and soft-spoken manner began to speed up as she said, "It's me, Zhou Qianwen, Yao Ning. We haven't seen each other for only a week."

Dan Yaoning was very surprised. She clenched her left fist and punched it in the center of her right palm, saying, "Really? I didn't recognize you at first because you changed your hairstyle."

Zhou Qianwen pursed her lips, feeling a little sad for a moment. Was her recognizability really that low?

“A face is clearly a face,” Chen Nuanxin said, spreading her hands.

"Your hairstyle looks great now, Qianwen." Shan Yaoning used to call Qianwen "sister," but since she wasn't used to it, she changed it to Qianwen now. Well, Guangchang Chen wouldn't let Yaoning change her address; "brother" is a good title, no need to change it, it's very special!

After waiting a while, Jiang Xintong arrived from afar, almost exactly at the agreed time.

"Boss! You're very punctual!" Chen Nuanxin swung her right arm and gave her a thumbs up.

"Hmph, being punctual is normal, isn't it? You want to eat... She is... Oh, it's Qianwen, I didn't recognize her at first glance." When Jiang Xintong's gaze fell on Zhou Qianwen, a sense of unfamiliarity washed over her, and she had to take a few more glances to recognize her.

Zhou Qianwen felt a little lightheaded; just how insignificant she had been before...

"Is it really that hard to tell?" Chen Nuanxin asked.

After listening, Jiang Xintong thought for a moment and said softly, "I just can't remember right now..."

As they spoke, the other three began to focus their attention on Zhou Qianwen, who had a new hairstyle. Recalling her past, including her image, temperament, personality traits, and so on, it seemed that she was a little lacking...

No! Guang Guangchen was determined to stand up and say no. In his heart, Qianwen was still very special; she was kind and gentle. Perhaps she had a weak presence in other people's eyes, but Guang Guangchen valued her highly. Don't forget! They were the original three-person team!

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74. So high!

"Okay, okay, let's not continue this topic. I think this hairstyle looks great," Chen Nuanxin said, trying to smooth things over.

"That's true, you do look much more elegant now." Jiang Xintong was about to add that she wasn't so inconspicuous anymore, but then she swallowed it back. As she gets older, she tends to think things through before saying anything that might hurt her friends.

"Qianwen, let's go eat." Shan Yaoning came to Zhou Qianwen's side, took her arm, and said with a sweet smile. Zhou Qianwen had been a little confused, but after hearing her friends' words, she quickly shook off her previous mood, smiled, and nodded in agreement. Then, the group walked into the food street together.

Perhaps the group is growing, but in Guangchang Chen's heart, Qianwen will always be the most important part. This type of person with no special characteristics may seem inconspicuous at times, but that's for others. Guangchang Chen doesn't think so. On the contrary, he can feel more and more comfort in his daily interactions with Qianwen. It's that kind of plain and simple but genuine warmth.

The group found a relatively affordable restaurant and ate at Jiang Xintong's place several times. This time, everyone opted to split the bill, ordering dishes a la carte but drinking free beverages. So Chen Nuanxin kept going back to drink the Coca-Cola made with syrup, thinking it was good for her health.

"The food is taking a while to arrive, and I'm so hungry..." Chen Nuanxin said, a little annoyed, as she gently poked the bottom of her bowl with her fork in her left hand.

"The slow service means it's unlikely to be pre-made food. There's a sign at the restaurant entrance saying that all dishes are made to order, which is why it's slow," Shan Yaoning replied, raising her index finger.

"Freshly made? Does pouring the ready-made meal kit into a pot and adding some ingredients count as freshly made?" Chen Nuanxin asked the probing question.

"Then I'll go and urge them," Zhou Qianwen said, then got up and took her drink cup with her. Except for Guang Guangchen and the others who continued chatting happily, Guang Guangchen also stood up after a few seconds and walked in the direction Zhou Qianwen had just been.

Meanwhile, Zhou Qianwen, having finished urging the waiter for her order, was standing in front of the beverage machine, holding a cup in her right hand, catching a Coke. The bubbly drink quickly filled the air, but Zhou Qianwen's gaze remained blank.

Just as it was about to overflow, a finger gently hooked and flipped the valve plate up, and the cola almost spilled onto Zhou Qianwen's right hand. Then the bubbles gradually disappeared and subsided little by little.

Zhou Qianwen suddenly realized what was happening and looked to the side. She was quite surprised to see that it was Guang.

"You don't seem to be in a good mood, so I came over to check on you. What are you spacing out about? Are you still thinking about what they were saying?" Guangchang asked directly, voicing his suspicions.

Zhou Qianwen's idea was actually very simple. Changing her hairstyle wasn't even the first step. She had previously tried to change her way of speaking and her stereotypical behavior, but the response was lukewarm. So this time, she boldly chose to change her appearance. Although she received mostly positive feedback at school regarding her hairstyle, Zhou Qianwen couldn't help but feel a little...

It wasn't exactly bitter, just a little bit depressing.

In the past, she would have just needed to be alone for a while to process her feelings, which was perfectly normal. But at this moment, Guang appeared in front of her and saw through her feelings, leaving her completely bewildered.

Seeing that Qianwen remained silent, Guangchang knew he was right. He sighed softly, pointed in the direction of the group, and said, "Yao Ning and Jiang Xintong haven't known you for long, so it's normal that they don't understand you. Nuanxin and I certainly wouldn't be like that."

After hearing this, Zhou Qianwen opened her mouth slightly, and after a long while, she finally spoke: "But, didn't you also find out very late..."

Guang Chen replied almost without hesitation, "It's not quite the same. I've been a bit too busy lately and haven't paid much attention to the people around me. In my heart, Qianwen is Qianwen, not the person with a weak presence that others say she is. Qianwen, the dinner you cooked was really delicious... chef level."

Guangchang gave her a thumbs up.

At least among the people Guang Guangchen knows, he has never met anyone like Qianwen. The core reason why Guang Guangchen regards Qianwen as important is the sense of security that comes from the bottom of his heart. In the past, Guang Guangchen was under a lot of mental pressure while burying himself in his studies, but Qianwen not only tutored him carefully, but also smiled when facing his stupid problems. In addition, on weekends, compared to the chaotic and noisy team building activities, it was Qianwen who brought him a plate of hot rice from the kitchen and said that he could eat. This was even more touching.

Zhou Qianwen is not just any ordinary person; she is special, just like Guangchang Chen.

Guangchang Chen spoke with a firm yet earnest tone, which was completely devoid of any falsehood. Zhou Qianwen was amused by him, and her initial discomfort vanished with that smile.

"Um, I'm sorry, I was in a bad mood just now..."

"I should be the one apologizing. Let me reiterate, this hairstyle really suits you, it looks great."

"Hmph~ I'm not buying this hindsight now." Zhou Qianwen tilted her head slightly, revealing the proud and arrogant air that an ordinary girl should have. Then the two smiled at each other, and Guang Chen took the initiative to pour Qianwen a full Coke.

"We can still get together this weekend. I've learned some new dishes, you can try them."

"Hey! I hope it won't be too much trouble for you?" Guangchang nodded repeatedly after saying that, and added, "I'll help in the kitchen, and then I'll get to enjoy a delicious meal. That's great..."

Zhou Qianwen couldn't stop smiling. Seeing Guang's occasional faking expressions was quite amusing, and her judgment was spot on. Speaking of which, Zhou Qianwen had previously found online that to win a man's heart, you must win his stomach, and it turned out to be surprisingly true. It seemed she shouldn't overthink things anymore, and she really should tell Guang Chen what was on her mind.