Lu Mingfei: What? They're all real!

Lu Mingfei looked surprised, as if he hadn't expected such a person to appear, but inside he was about to burst out laughing.

Chen Motong rushed to Lu Mingfei's side, but when she stopped, she didn't know where to begin. She then looked at the two girls flanking Lu Mingfei, like his bodyguards, and for a moment, she felt a sense of relief. These were girls she recognized—

"Is it you?" she asked softly, gradually calming down.

Chen Motong had heard about this preparatory student before, and now that she saw her, although she was surprised, she was more relieved—at least it seemed that Lu Mingfei probably wouldn't be hooked by Chen Wenwen and give up on enrolling...

But Chen Motong had no idea what was going to happen next.

"Senior Sister Chen?"

Xia Mi's face was also full of surprise, but she knew this woman would appear, as she had overheard all the details from Chen Motong.

So she had already made preparations. As the saying goes, "If you're going to help someone, help them all the way." Now was not the time for her to give up halfway. Compared to offending a mere student, maintaining her relationship with her fellow clansmen was more important than anything else...

She knew her own kind of creature all too well. A proud monarch would not allow anyone to challenge her dignity, even if it meant disguising herself as a clown, she would always find a way to get revenge at the right moment. The boy beside her was no different; he would never forgive this schemer.

So she knew what she had to do.

"What do you need him for?" The girl blinked, her attitude polite, but her tone was unfriendly, filled with a strong sense of wariness, like a greedy kitten guarding its dried fish. She said, "Unfortunately, he and I already have plans."

This completely defined the situation, and the smell of gunpowder and sulfur instantly filled the air.

Chen Motong's heart, which had just settled down, jumped into her throat again in an instant. She blinked, then realized that she had been treated as a challenger. She shook her head violently, but still felt like she couldn't defend herself.

Junior sister, you're way too possessive of your food!

She even felt that the countless knives aimed at her had become sharper. Before she had even said a proper word, she had already become Lu Mingfei's suitor.

"No." She quickly denied it, even affecting her body language. Her hands were waving around incessantly, and she showed such a flustered expression for the first time. "I came to talk to him about other things. You have an appointment, that's fine. It has nothing to do with me. Let's talk first, it won't affect your appointment."

She felt as if she had returned to her powerless childhood, with only her throat trembling and speaking being difficult; her hands had turned icy cold.

Lu Mingfei was about to say something, but was interrupted by the girl next to him. She secretly pinched a clump of his flesh with her fingernails when no one could see him, signaling him to be quiet.

“It’s related, we’ve already agreed! There’s always a first-come, first-served order, right?” Xia Mi shouted, deliberately raising her voice to drown out Chen Motong’s. She looked very dissatisfied, and her arm was placed in front of Lu Mingfei’s chest, as if she was afraid he would be stolen away by someone.

She stared at Chen Motong and asked, "Besides, didn't you two finish talking already? Why are you showing up now? Are you using this excuse to carry out other plans?"

There's no longer any gunpowder smell on the field, because all the gunpowder has been fired, and the smell of gunpowder is so strong that it's hard to open your eyes.

The girl forcefully pinned the stigma of "having ill intentions" on Chen Motong's head.

What made it even harder for Chen Motong to speak was that she simply couldn't explain the situation. If things had gone according to her previous plan, she could have said that she was "kindly trying to save the day," but now that Lu Mingfei was surrounded by women like a young master from a wealthy family, she really had no reason to show up.

This preparatory student is acting like a war maniac!

Chen Motong found it difficult to explain all this, so she could only turn her gaze to Lu Mingfei, hoping that he could be a little more understanding and explain things to her.

"Senior sister, you should give up. I've already told her that I won't go with you."

Lu Mingfei spoke in a deep voice, dropping a bombshell.

For the first time in his life, Chen Motong experienced the feeling of wanting to cry but having no tears.

Chapter 42 This is a lifeline

“I’m really not going with you. I promised to go see her brother with her,” Lu Mingfei said.

What a ridiculous excuse! What does your going to see her brother have to do with what I'm about to say? Don't let people misunderstand and think I'm trying to steal the bride!

In just a few seconds, countless words flashed through Chen Motong's mind; she was about to go crazy with anger.

But the combined offensive from both boys and girls didn't stop. No sooner had Lu Mingfei's voice fallen than Xia Mi's voice rang out again:

"Yes, senior sister, don't insist anymore. Everyone's watching. It's not a good look. They'll laugh at us later."

The two didn't even exchange a glance, yet their thought processes were perfectly connected, as if the synapses of neurons were linked together. They both knew what the other wanted to do and what to say.

They were all secretly laughing at the same frequency.

“The United States is still too far away.” This was Lu Mingfei’s reason.

“BJ is closer, at least we don’t have to go abroad.” This was Xia Mi’s addition.

"I want to get into Peking University. If I don't succeed this year, I'll retake the exam and try again next year." This is Lu Mingfei's ambition.

"Let's wait until next year. Next year we'll be in the same cohort." This was Xia Mi's wish.

Lu Mingfei scratched his head and said, "This is so embarrassing." Xia Mi covered her face and asked, "Isn't that better?" Lu Mingfei then said, "You must have gotten a lot of money if you give up your Kassel scholarship." Xia Mi said, "Oh, what's the big deal? We can work together to pay it off."

The two of them were singing and responding in unison, turning it into a comedy routine. There's a Kamen Rider series called W, which tells the story of two Kamen Riders in one body. These two are the opposite, completely one person with two bodies.

The two of you had a synchronization rate of almost 400% when you were piloting EVA, okay?!

Chen Motong could only roar in frustration in her heart, but she was slowly falling into despair. She finally understood what was going on. She had completely gone in the wrong direction, indulging in self-righteousness and blocking all her way out.

All the information she received from the beginning was wrong, not to mention the sinister ideas that followed. She was not only wicked, but she did not do anything right. She messed everything up!

Guderian forcefully pressed the twelve golden tablets from the principal, explaining that Lu Mingfei had some personal matters to attend to, so the executive department's agents were not yet in a state of readiness. Now he was going to Beijing with this girl, and it sounded like he would be leaving soon. Once he arrived, taking action there would only cause more trouble. What was originally a simple matter had turned into a thorny problem, about to leave people bloodied and mangled.

Chen Motong began to doubt whether there was really something wrong with her personality. She could have avoided all this by simply bowing her head and saying some nice things. It was such a simple matter, but she insisted on making it so complicated...

She was never a strong person; she always used her manic appearance to cover up her barren heart. She wasn't strong enough to handle this situation.

The girl slowly lowered her head, her heart turning gloomy.

"Alright, senior sister, that's about it. Don't be discouraged. Maybe one day when you come to Beijing, I can treat you to Peking duck." Lu Mingfei patted her shoulder to comfort her.

The scene he had originally envisioned was nothing compared to what was happening now. The effect was too good. He never expected that the girl who patted her chest and promised to help him get revenge would be so powerful. He was practically on top of the world now!

The girl in front of him hung her head and didn't say anything, but suddenly grabbed his hand.

From the moment Lu Mingfei started speaking, their voices became much quieter, and the people outside couldn't hear what they were saying. As a result, their guesses became increasingly outrageous, with some even imagining a drama comparable to "Thunderstorm."

But Chen Motong couldn't care less about those voices. She was about to throw away her self-esteem and only had one lifeline to grasp.

“Back then…back then you said…” Her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of her chest. The words she was about to say were nothing short of a plea, and she really didn’t want to say them.

But she had no choice but to give up.

She lowered her voice, as if a mosquito were buzzing, "Back then you told me that if I sincerely asked you, you would agree. Does that still count now...?"

"Hmm?" Lu Mingfei asked knowingly.

A person's bottom line is not broken gradually, but once it exceeds a certain limit, it will slide infinitely downward. Now that the girl has broken the jar, she can only continue to fall into despair.

"You said it, you said it..." she said plaintively, "You said you would agree if I begged you while crying. I won't cry, I really won't cry, but now I sincerely hope you can change your mind, please..."

Throughout her life, Chen Motong had been pursued by many people who humbled themselves before her. She always teased them with a smile that was hard to describe as either cute or annoying. Little did she know that one day she would fall for an unknown guy in this way.

But she had no other choice. This was all she could do. People can't always be willful children, and she was no exception. She had caused a huge disaster, and having a chance to make amends was good enough.

How many people, even if they cry and shout, cannot get a chance to make amends?

Lu Mingfei suddenly felt a pang of sadness. Su Xiaoqiang was standing right next to him. He recalled the things he had said to Su Xiaoqiang a few days ago when they were chatting. He felt genuinely sorry for this seemingly unserious girl. He truly felt sorry for her.

Now that she was truly showing her pitiful side, he had achieved his goal of punishing her, and all that remained in his heart was a bitter taste. He didn't want to continue playing anymore.

It's not fun anymore.

"Hmm..." He pursed his lips, intending to say something.

"That won't do! What am I supposed to do if you beg him?" But the girl next to him was still playful and continued to dutifully play her role.

Chen Motong raised her head, her eyes red-rimmed. She didn't say a word, but her eyes kept moving. Then she hurriedly said "Wait a moment," turned around and ran out, one hand seemingly rummaging in her pocket for something.

Two minutes later, she rushed back amidst the commotion.

“You should go too. I just spoke to Guderian on the phone,” she said. “You’ve already passed the 3E exam, so the admission process can begin. Guderian has already put you in the process, and someone contacted you today.”

Xia Mi blinked, turned to look at the boy beside her, and then froze instantly, as if struck by lightning, her mouth agape and her eyes wide open, unable to utter a word.

She hadn't anticipated this outcome at all; she'd gotten herself into trouble!

Chen Motong disregarded all other thoughts. She looked at Lu Mingfei with pleading eyes, like a wounded fawn looking at a hunting lion, hoping he would show leniency.

"Please... I'm begging you..."

Lu Mingfei finally nodded. The girl was like a hanged criminal who had been put in a noose and was finally announced to be released in the last second before her life ended. She took a deep breath, then suddenly grabbed Lu Mingfei's hand and hurriedly walked out. It was as if she needed to confirm some procedure and was afraid that Lu Mingfei would change his mind.

Xia Mi remained frozen in place, inwardly cursing herself for having to say that last thing, but her hand was still tugged at Lu Mingfei's clothes, and she was pulled along as well.

Once the three of them finally left the gate one after the other, the already noisy discussion could no longer be suppressed. All the previous programs were nothing compared to the final grand finale; they were going to discuss this matter for another ten years.

Chen Wenwen suddenly burst into tears. It was as if she had finally been freed from the spell. Her body could no longer support her, and she fell onto the chair. She wiped her eyes vigorously with the sleeve of her long dress, and the tears immediately stained the white sleeves to a translucent color. The girls next to her gathered around to comfort her and surrounded her.

Zhao Menghua stood there, stunned. He hadn't dared to say a word for so long. He was afraid of humiliating himself. But he had already lost enough face. He had spent so much money, even his living expenses for university had been advanced, and now he had ended up like this.

Unwilling to give up, he picked up the microphone again and tentatively asked Chen Wenwen if she would agree to his request. Chen Wenwen's tear-streaked head emerged from the crowd, wailing and telling him to get lost. She had never been so fierce before. The microphone in Zhao Menghua's hand fell to the ground, making a crackling sound. The girl next to him, who had been enjoying the spectacle, came over and asked the boss if they needed to continue jumping. Zhao Menghua also muttered "get lost" under his breath. The girl wasn't angry at all; she just told him that even so, the price couldn't be lowered.

Zhao Menghua finally broke down. He collapsed to the ground, grabbing his hair and lamenting that he had truly lost everything.

Su Xiaoqiang returned to her seat and stared blankly at the pitch-black ceiling. She should have felt terrible, but then she saw the pretty girl's petrified expression on her face... Something was wrong. It wasn't the expression of someone who had finally gotten their wish and was "flying together."

She found it strange, and she felt she should correct her habit of saying one thing and meaning another and ask him directly... She had to grasp at this straw.

Chapter 43 Keep Going, Get Closer to Him

In this small city, Shilan Middle School is practically a small kingdom. Everything is top-notch, even its playground far exceeds the specifications of the city stadium. That year, when the city was going to hold a sports meet, this venue was requisitioned. The Party Secretary and the Mayor sat on the rostrum with endless emotion. Lu Mingfei, who was requisitioned as a spectator, sat in the shade at the foot of the rostrum, leaning his head on the shoulder of the classmate next to him, drooling, and fast asleep.

It's the same seat he's sitting in now.

The same applies to the people around him.

"Don't you dare drool on my clothes this time," Su Xiaoqiang warned him, feigning fierceness.

The two people were sitting in the same spot when they happened to think of the same thing.

Lu Mingfei's face flushed slightly. He was always grateful that Su Xiaoqiang hadn't slapped him across the face that time.

"No way..." he laughed sheepishly, "This time there won't be that 90-minute 0-0 garbage match to watch, I won't fall asleep..."

Lu Mingfei sincerely felt that he couldn't be blamed. Even if he had a thousand times the courage, he wouldn't dare to do anything to disrespect the Little Celestial Maiden. She really would hit someone with a broom... The two of them were on duty in the same group, and he had experienced it many times.

"Is it because you have a girlfriend now and need to avoid suspicion?" Su Xiaoqiang asked, blinking her eyes.

But she seemed unwilling to hear Lu Mingfei's answer. Before he could say anything, she interrupted him again and started talking to herself, "I really didn't expect that. I always thought you would grow old alone. There are such beautiful girls who are so attached to you, chasing you all the way to that kind of place."

Her tone carried a hint of melancholy, and Lu Mingfei immediately recalled the "future life" that the little devil had shown him on the screen that day. He suddenly felt a strange, inexplicable unease.

"She's from Peking University High School, and she's a Beijing resident, right? That's great, she's so different from us country bumpkins from small towns." The usually confident girl seemed inexplicably insecure today. She said sourly, "Are you planning to marry into her family and become someone important?"

Lu Mingfei sensed that something was off about the girl's mood, but he was the type of person who would get more nervous and make silly mistakes when it came to crucial moments.

He said it's not that easy; nowadays you have to be married for ten years to get a household registration.

He regretted it as soon as he finished speaking.

The girl's expression turned even more sour, as if she had just eaten a plum, but she seemed completely unaware of it, instead forcing out the smile she usually wore when teasing Lu Mingfei.

Her smile looked more like a grimace, and in the end, she didn't utter a single teasing remark about Lu Mingfei.

Su Xiaoqiang couldn't explain what she was thinking when she came to Lu Mingfei's side. Now Lu Mingfei had become a big star in everyone's eyes. Everyone knew that he had been admitted to a private university in the United States. The teachers would no longer sternly say that he was the one who dragged down the class's scores. He could do whatever he wanted, including wandering around the playground during self-study time.

He was sitting right next to them, though it was probably more because that spot was currently sheltered from the sun. But when Su Xiaoqiang saw him from afar, she suddenly felt a strange motivation stirring within her.

She felt a bit silly, like one of those fools who firmly believed in conspiracy theories, scrutinizing every detail with a magnifying glass, and wouldn't give up until they found the answer they wanted.

"Congratulations! You've achieved success in both your career and love life. But I don't think this school is very reliable. Your girlfriend doesn't seem very happy." But she still foolishly scrutinized the details.

Lu Mingfei couldn't help but grin. After that day, Xia Mi pounded on the wall and cried, saying that she had sacrificed herself to help him, and the wall almost cracked from the effort.

As a result, Su Xiaoqiang almost actually cried out.

“Then she must really not be very happy.” Lu Mingfei quickly explained, “Besides, she’s not my girlfriend, so I have to clarify that for her.”

So the girl whose eyes had turned gray suddenly found her light again.

"Really?" Her voice trembled.

"Really, how could I have such great charm that Grandma Jing would throw herself at me? That girl was just being kind and helping me out. Zhao Menghua was acting so arrogantly and powerfully that she couldn't stand it anymore." Lu Mingfei made a shushing gesture. "But don't tell anyone, it'll ruin my noble image."

Lu Mingfei still had a bit of vanity; he felt he was more like a human being. But that was a good thing; if he weren't like a human being at all, he might take revenge on society.

Su Xiaoqiang nodded repeatedly, she was overjoyed.

"Then you'd better treat that girl to a meal!" She meant that you should repay this favor as soon as possible.

"I've already asked her." Lu Mingfei nodded. He was the one who tricked the girl with a bowl of rice.

"call."

The girl exhaled a long breath, her chest deflated slightly, and she leaned heavily against the seat, her head bobbing happily.