CHAPTER 925: CHAPTER 538: FLIRTING STRATEGIES

"Time flies, years hastily pass."

"In the blink of an eye, the happy days are saying goodbye. There’s gain and regret, reluctance and sadness. I still remember..."

Wang Longlong expressed his sentiments in the class group chat.

Lu Qiqi: "Listening to you, you’d think something big happened. Isn’t it just the end of the holiday? [wiping sweat]"

Indeed, today is Sunday.

The five-day holiday ends here, many students head back to campus, starting the tense and monotonous high school life again.

Jiang Ning rode the electric scooter, carrying Xue Yuantong, leisurely reaching the school gate.

With the start of school at Fourth Middle School, many vendors pushed their carts to the gate to sell food.

Fried skewers, wraps, octopus balls, fruit salad, aromas wafted around as many students gathered waiting nearby.

For Xue Yuantong, it was a feast for the senses, but alas, she was already full.

Hu Jun sat at an open-air stall, the auntie was serving him Dumpling Soup. He saw Jiang Ning and greeted him.

When Jiang Ning entered the classroom, it was still early, and only about half of the students were there.

Chen Qian was steadfast in his seat reading, Jiang Yanan and Yu Wen gathered together, their phones placed horizontally behind a mountain of books, exclaiming excitedly but quietly.

They were watching a fiery dance video of the Korean group exo.

Duan Shigang passed by, glanced over, and asked, "Are they guys or girls?"

Jiang Yanan: "Guys, look closely."

Yu Wen: "Is there something wrong with your eyes?"

Duan Shigang mocked, "This bunch of sissies, I could beat them all single-handedly."

Yu Wen couldn’t stand such words, disdainfully said, "Do you know how hard they work to practice dancing? It’s way more than your workout time."

Duan Shigang was too lazy to argue with women, "Is there any guy who would like them?"

Yu Wen bragged, "They never intended for you guys to like them anyway!"

Duan Shigang shook his head and left, returning to his seat, opened document management on his phone, and started the latest downloaded good film, where a girl disguised as a guy infiltrates a boys’ school and then gets discovered by male classmates.

’This is what a real man should watch!’

Duan Shigang was captivated by it, filled with beast-like excitement, he was a true man, even at this moment, still observing the surrounding environment, any slight disturbance could catch his attention.

After all, Duan Shigang knew that if he got caught, his image would be completely ruined.

Just then, at the back door of the classroom, Liu Chuandao swaggered in with one hand in his pocket, shaking his keys, walking spiritedly into the classroom, humming an old song:

"If I were a DJ, would you love me?"

He walked out with a strong rhythm.

Wu Xiaoqi watched and felt itchy, almost wanting to break into a basketball dance on the spot.

As he arrived, Duan Shigang quickly turned off his screen, Liu Chuandao boasted, "Gangzi, bought a new vehicle today."

Duan Shigang: "You bought a car?"

Next to him, Wang Longlong asked, "How many wheels?"

Liu Chuandao: "Of course it has two wheels, an electric scooter!"

Hearing this, Duan Shigang lost interest instantly, a two-wheeled vehicle, as the big brother, he had played it to the extreme long ago. He not only had a Fortune motorcycle, but also a modified Ghost Fire motorcycle.

Nonetheless, Duan Shigang was righteous, he congratulated: "From now on, you can take girls out, enjoy!"

Liu Chuandao felt satisfied, couldn’t help but wave his hand: "Ah, my electric scooter can carry three girls, two at the back, one in the front."

Duan Shigang continued to praise: "Brother, impressive!"

Wang Longlong: "No wonder you’re my Brother Liu, more thoughtful than most, foresight."

Liu Chuandao was pleased by their compliments, his steps became increasingly buoyant, when one struts, they tend to daydream.

Liu Chuandao returned to his seat, only Wang Yanyan of the few Jin Hua had arrived, the few days of holiday and current situation made him forget past hardships.

Liu Chuandao’s position allowed him to see Yang Sheng’s silhouette, occasionally when Yang Sheng turned, he could see the handsome yet heroic face.

After buying a car, naturally, he wanted to take a pretty girl on a ride, even thinking about it made him know how awesome that scene would be.

Saying action leads to action.

Liu Chuandao straightened his collar, brushed his hair back, rubbed his eye corners, revealing the most dashing side.

He got up and went to Yang Sheng’s side, smiling, "Yang Sheng, what are you doing after evening self-study?"

Yang Sheng felt puzzled, responded indifferently with two words: "Going home."

Liu Chuandao spun his brand new car key: "Haha, I’ll take you home."

Yang Sheng: "Why take me home?"

Liu Chuandao, with his big pancake face and small eyes, looked affectionately: "Because I want to go home with you."

Yang Sheng was not moved at all, calmly said: "Oh, you don’t have a home?"

...

After Jiang Ning entered the classroom, Xue Yuantong took out a cloth to wipe the dust off the desk and chair.

Once Xue Yuantong had cleaned, he was ready to sit down.

The seat behind, Geng Lu hadn’t arrived yet, her seat was occupied by the twins.

Chen Siyu and her sister Chen Siqing, wearing identical exquisite styled dresses, upon seeing this, shared a knowing glance and solemnly welcomed:

"Young master, it’s time for bed."

Mentioning this, they playfully winked.

The step Jiang Ning lifted halted.

"Hehehe." Seeing Jiang Ning’s reaction, the twins laughed together.

Jiang Ning eventually took his seat.

Chen Siyu joined in the conversation: "Jiang Ning, have you heard? We’re hosting a marathon in Yuzhou at the end of the month."

Chen Siqing: "This is the first marathon in Yuzhou, never before have we had one."

In the past, they had watched marathons on TV, but for a small city like Yuzhou, there was no previous opportunity to host one.

"The sponsor for this marathon is Evergreen Liquid, there must be really a lot of prize money, Jiang Ning, are you going to participate?" Chen Siyu inquired.

Recalling the recent school sports event, she knew Jiang Ning had excellent physical fitness.

Jiang Ning: "No."

"Alright." Chen Siyu sighed, "This time it’s a half marathon, we minors can participate too, I’ve talked with Bai Yuxia, she’s considering trying."

Xue Yuantong overheard and joined the conversation: "Then I’ll participate too."

Jiang Ning: "You’re only 15, the half marathon requires 16, you’re not eligible."

Xue Yuantong’s fantasies shattered.

While chatting, Yang Sheng came over and talked with a few people about the marathon.

...

Liu Chuandao appeared at the back, looking at the scene near Jiang Ning, his face full of displeasure.

Wang Longlong exposed the sore spot: "Chuandao, what’s wrong? Not getting along with Yang Sheng?"

Liu Chuandao said nothing.

More and more students filled the classroom, Tang Jing held a cup: "The purified water is out, who should fetch more?"

Hu Jun shouted: "Wang Yanyan, it’s your turn."

Wang Yanyan turned around and said: "I’ll wait for Jiaojiao and the others to get here!"

Tang Jing was always annoyed by a few of the Jin Hua group, she planned to take down Huang Yuzhu to retaliate against Jin Hua, seizing the chance to kick someone when they’re down:

"Why can’t you get it now, I’m about to die of thirst. If others can fetch water, why can’t you?"

Tang Jing glared at Wang Yanyan’s flounder face, attacking: "Oh dear, can’t find someone to fetch water for you?"

"Tsk tsk, so pitiful."

She dished out relentlessly.

Wang Yanyan’s face looked awful, she glanced at the boys in the class, especially Dong Qingfeng who was discussing a problem with Jiang Yanan, because he was usually keen on helping girls.

But Dong Qingfeng was engrossed in chatting, completely ignoring her.

Needless to say, other boys were the same, at this high school stage, many boys have looks-based bias, treating pretty girls, average-looking girls, and even unattractive girls differently.

Pretty girls naturally enjoy privileges, without saying a word, there’s always a troupe of boys eager to help.

As for girls like Wang Yanyan, she was excluded entirely.

Just when Wang Yanyan was being mocked by Tang Jing, Huang Yuzhu stood up, with slightly dark skin and a sincere look, said:

"Wang Yanyan, I’ll fetch it for you."

He strode to the front, picked up the purified water bucket, and walked out.

Tang Jing was infuriated, as if she’d lost control of something, she indignantly said to Meng Ziyun: "He’s gone against me!"

Wang Yanyan looked at the broad back of Huang Yuzhu, despite being as cunning as she was, she felt a slight admiration arising.

Wang Longlong shook his head: "Yuzhu is really something."

Guo Kunnan: "Indeed unusual, I must admit, if it were me, only if a pretty girl asked for help would I offer assistance."

Wang Longlong: "Brother Ma, what about you?"

Ma Shicheng, busy playing games, casually replied: "Doesn’t matter what they look like, I wouldn’t fetch water for anyone who asks."

Huang Yuzhu’s chivalrous act sparked a minor discussion in the class, Lu Qiqi called him a central air conditioner.

Meng Ziyun couldn’t hold back and giggled.

Tang Jing privately said: "What’s so central air about him, tall Dong Qingfeng is the real central air, Huang Yuzhu? At best, he’s like floor heating."

...

Jiang Ning and Yang Sheng were chatting pleasantly.

Liu Chuandao sat at the back of the classroom, metaphorically slapped from afar, yet couldn’t help it.

Not able to win in a fight, nor match academic performance.

’Is my life destined for failure?’ Liu Chuandao couldn’t help but think.

Right then, Guo Kunnan chatted: "Our school’s library is huge now, lots of seating inside, I was just there reading yesterday afternoon."

Liu Chuandao spoke: "You’re quite the literati, what’s so great about books?"

Guo Kunnan: "Lots of chicks."

Liu Chuandao checked the time, twenty minutes left, he egged on: "Gangzi, let’s go take a look at the library."

Duan Shigang, also interested in girls, agreed instantly, the two set off excitedly.

Fourth Middle School library.

Thanks to Evergreen Liquid funding, the library now expanded more than twice its size, looking orderly and clean, the floor bright.

Entering the library, only the sound of pages flipping could be heard, Liu Chuandao seemed to smell a whiff of book aroma.

Most were girls, quietly reading or browsing between shelves.

The library even offered USB ports for phone charging.

Liu Chuandao wandered inside, searching for pretty girls, ready to start his romantic quest.

Turning a corner, he spotted classmate Dan Xiao.

Dan Xiao nodded amicably.

Liu Chuandao’s reaction was bland, stimulated by Yang Sheng, he felt agitated, just wanting to find a girl to prove his worth.

Yet another turn led him to the reading area, unexpectedly seeing a petite girl with delicate features, exuding calmness.

’Whoa!’ Liu Chuandao quickly nudged Duan Shigang.

Duan Shigang saw her too.

"What do you say?" Duan Shigang asked.

Liu Chuandao answered without hesitation: "Of course, we get her contact number."

He, experienced in chasing girls, promptly thought up a plan: "I’ll tell her I lost my phone, then borrow hers to call my own."

"Does this method work?" Liu Chuandao asked.

Duan Shigang questioned: "What if she doesn’t lend it?"

"No way, right?"

Duan Shigang: "There are always exceptions."

Liu Chuandao thought about it, if she didn’t lend it, wouldn’t that be a disaster, he had to find a foolproof plan.

He kept his eyes on the pretty girl.

Just then, Lan Zichen finished reading his book, got up to return it to the shelf, leaving his phone charging on the table.

Liu Chuandao slapped his forehead, a spark of an idea hit, he exclaimed: "I’ve got it!"

Lowering his voice, he revealed his ultimate plan to Gangzi:

"Later, when she’s not paying attention, I’ll hide her phone, once she notices, she’ll definitely ask me about it, then I’ll use my phone to call hers, not only gaining her contact but also earning her favor."

"Gangzi, isn’t this plan awesome?"

Duan Shigang was blown away after hearing this, he couldn’t imagine Liu Chuandao being that clever!