CHAPTER 485: CHAPTER 401: QINGBAO’S OPEN AND UNABASHED PARTIALITY (PART 2)

He had nothing to do, so he started moving his neck. By chance, he caught a glimpse of the class monitor in the back row zoning out, quietly staring at Jiang Nian in a daze.

Li Hua gritted his teeth instantly, thinking damn Jiang Nian.

Did he give the class monitor a love potion?

Li Hua didn’t think much about Jiang Nian’s charm with girls. He couldn’t say he was completely used to it, but 99% desensitized.

The words of a beast, not worth believing, I’m not surprised anymore.

In a flash, it was lunchtime dismissal, and the hallways were bustling.

Qingbao had just stepped out of Class 2, and when she turned her head in the crowded corridor filled with sunshine, she saw a familiar face.

The mischievous student Jiang was reaching out, smiling, and greeting her.

Out of politeness, she stopped walking.

When Jiang Nian caught up, the first thing he said was,

"Teacher, our class won yesterday."

"Hmm, I know." Qingbao was reserved outside but added, "I went to watch, stood a bit far away."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nian waved his hand.

"There’s nothing much to see in the group stage, it’s all Seren forcing me to say so. Wait until the finals, teacher, come watch me win."

In front of Qingbao, he was a dignified and steady gentleman who scornfully blamed his excitable brothers.

Gotta say, Jiang Nian was quite noble.

If Qingbao showed any sign of interest, he’d continue to tell her blunders about Li Hua.

Spill all the brothers’ embarrassing stories, just to make the beauty smile.

Qingbao chuckled, "You guys keep it up."

It was a very ordinary phrase, she liked to seriously use this kind of perfunctory reply outside, even Jiang Nian was no exception.

Not for anything, but just to maintain the serious teacher persona.

However, this scene, seen by Class 2 students just released from school at the staircase, appeared bizarre, and they all turned to look at Jiang Nian.

"Damn winning! How can this guy be bragging in front of the biology teacher? Even if he’s not embarrassed, it’s awkward for me to hear."

"Confident, right, champion, haha."

"To show off, he really dares to say it. Like a guy who’d backstab his brothers upon seeing a pretty girl."

The noisy voices on the staircase had no intention of hiding from people.

Naturally, they also reached Jiang Nian’s ears.

Upon hearing, he didn’t react much. Those words were meant for Qingbao anyway, so others naturally found them grating.

People hate two things most, someone showing off and not letting them show off!

Say whatever you want, he just likes talking big to Qingbao. Besides, if high school students aren’t arrogant, can they still be called teenagers?

On the staircase, there were also guys from Class 3, who, upon hearing, looked upset.

Luo Yong didn’t dare to argue with people, so he lowered his head.

Liu Yang, a bit annoyed, directly retorted.

"We know we won a match, alright. Playing isn’t for the championship. Unlike you guys, hiding it in your mother’s womb?"

Rude but reasonable, a soldier who doesn’t want to be a general is not a good soldier.

"Hmm, I believe in you." Qingbao unexpectedly spoke up, "Keep going, a photo with the champion will definitely look great."

Her remarkably sincere words left the few Class 2 trash-talkers dumbfounded, each of them looked shocked, as if struck by lightning.

Wanting to take a photo with the champion implies believing Jiang Nian would win.

Since Qingbao was also the biology teacher for Class 2, she was usually very cautious. Never made absolute evaluations of anyone.

Not to mention, standing up for someone as she did today.

Such an evaluation was more powerful than a thousand words.

Normally, a high school teacher’s favoritism towards students is conditional. For example, top students can receive some favoritism from teachers.

Especially in their senior year, this situation is relatively common; teachers and these top students share a mutually rewarding relationship.

If they get along well, they can even enjoy office snacks from the teacher.

Rumor has it, if a class homeroom teacher knows a girl hasn’t had lunch, they’d personally take them to the teacher’s cafeteria.

The little group of guys could only lower their heads and silently go downstairs, unable to utter another sarcastic word.

Qingbao suddenly stood up for Jiang Nian, and her stance was so obvious. This was no longer merely protection; it was shielding.

But truly, there’s no one-sided favoritism in the world. This proves at least they have a mutually rewarding teacher-student relationship.

That also means Jiang Nian can access all kinds of resources from Qingbao.

This is...the treatment of a top student.

Liu Yang was stunned, even though the guys making sarcastic remarks had left. But now he felt itchy all over.

Like wanting to grow dragon scales and fiercely backstab teammates.

Brothers are the type who can watch you do well. But if you do too well, they suggest you go die, dark creatures.

Damn you! Jiang Nian!

Luo Yong was also stunned, instinctively feeling it’s bad to have conflicts with people. But didn’t expect Qingbao to be protective, he was dumbfounded.

After realizing, he was so jealous he even breathed heavily.

It’s just human nature.

Besides feeling a warmth in his heart, Jiang Nian didn’t have other feelings. Being the senior brother, having some privileges isn’t normal?

Doves from the cathedral won’t kiss crows; the senior brother won’t walk alongside stray dogs.

Hehe.

Downstairs, Jiang Nian first thanked her, then actively took Qingbao’s teaching materials, hopping towards the office.

"Teacher, let’s go."

Qingbao glanced at the office only ten meters away and then at the crowded staircase behind her.

"....The last ten meters, you remember to help me carry the teaching materials?"

"Huh?" Jiang Nian was a bit embarrassed and just walked to the office, "Teacher, I’ll make tea for you first."

Qingbao: "..."

She entered the office, glanced at Jiang Nian making tea, and sat down to play with her phone.

A few minutes later, Jiang Nian put down the tea and was about to leave.

"Teacher, take your time drinking."

"Got something?" Qingbao asked casually.

"Yeah, my family is poor, can’t afford cafeteria food." Jiang Nian bowed his head, pretending to wipe away tears, "I can only go home to cook."

Qingbao: "???!!!"

She sat up and rummaged through a drawer, pulling out a meal card.

"This is for the teacher’s cafeteria..."

"No need, I’m going now." Jiang Nian grinned, waved, and left the office, "Goodbye, teacher."

Qingbao returned to her chair, slightly frowning. Realizing this guy doesn’t mean what he says, she helplessly puckered her mouth.

Then, she reached out with her well-defined knuckles to grasp the teacup.

At noon, the weather was clear.

In the lottery shop.

Since the law states that less than ten thousand is untaxed, Jiang Nian smoothly claimed the third prize, totaling ten thousand yuan.

The middle-aged owner’s eyes almost popped out, thinking he must’ve seen a ghost.

Yesterday he even texted his wife joking about how students nowadays dream during the day instead of studying.

But today, the student won.

Damn, it’s outrageous, is this rigged, beast! Single bet, and still hit, even got it through auto-pick, what’s your dad?

Thinking that even students can win, the shop owner felt both happy and jealous.

Happy hoping this news spreads, but looking at the masked student in front of him, he fell silent.

"Uh...young man, you won only ten thousand, not ten million. No need to be so cautious, take off the mask."

Jiang Nian remained unmoved and calmly said.

"I caught the flu, heard it’s quite weird. If I infect someone else and remain fine, that person becomes impotent."

The owner was about to open his mouth, then closed it abruptly.

Damn, stacking curses now?

"Alright then, congrats."

After saying that, the owner asked one more thing.

"How about donating a bit?"

"My family can’t afford food, starved for two days." Jiang Nian took the money, turned, and left without hesitation.

Leaving the middle-aged owner flustered in the wind.

With the money in hand, Jiang Nian headed home.

He first called someone to settle the road repair, after sending a photo, he confirmed the price.

A bit expensive, but Jiang Nian didn’t mind.

Lottery money comes from the people, and now it’s used for the people. Since repairs are needed, might as well fix an extra section.

After buying groceries at the market, he went upstairs to knock on Xu Qianqian’s door.

"I’m a little bunny, open the door..."

Just as he hummed a few lines, the door opened revealing a face of a beautiful girl, looking rather speechless.

"Remembered to knock. You really..."

"I’m just being polite, like you’d want."