Zhang Can and He Denghui were drinking milk tea at an outdoor table outside the milk tea shop.

"Why are you wearing a suit today, Senior?" Zhang Can asked.

"Because I just finished hosting an event, a debate competition, so I didn't have time to change," He Denghui said with a smile.

"I see..."

Zhang Can pursed her lips around the straw, sipping as she thought.

Why did that boy call He Denghui "Senior"?

He was clearly wearing a high school uniform.

And he directly recognized her as "Zhang Man," a junior.

It was obviously not a mistake.

Because why would someone who made a mistake know the name directly?

Then, there was only one possibility.

He knew He Denghui, and he also knew another junior named Zhang Man. The two of them usually hung out together, and He Denghui was like his 'big brother,' as could be seen from the way he greeted him…

But, if that was really the case...

Wouldn't that mean He Denghui had dated a girl before, also a high school student, and who happened to be named Zhang?

Wouldn't that mean that what he said about only having had one relationship with a classmate in high school was a lie?

This...

"Can Can, what are you thinking about?"

He Denghui was also thinking about this matter. He clearly didn't know the other person, and he didn't know any Zhang Man, so this time, only this time, he could say with confidence, "Are you still thinking about what happened just now? I really don't know him. I suspect I offended him before, so he wants to harm me."

"Mmm, I believe you."

Zhang Can nodded lightly, willing to think that way too.

But in her heart, there was always a knot.

At this moment, a phone call came in.

It was an unknown number.

She still picked up the phone and answered it.

Then, she heard a deep voice.

"Is this Zhang Can?"

"It is..."

"Your brother Zhang Chao was hit by an electric scooter on his way to Seventeenth Middle School. He has a fracture now. Can you come over?"

"..." Zhang Can was stunned, her expression immediately panicked. Then, she stood up, waved her hand at He Denghui, left her seat, and said in a trembling voice, "Where are you? No, what happened to him? I'll come right now..."

Zhang Can walked to a corner.

Then, suddenly, a hand covered her mouth from behind, and the phone was hung up. "Don't scream, or I'll kill you."

"..." Zhang Can was terrified and nodded quickly, tears welling up in her eyes.

Then, Chen Yuan slowly released her hand and stood in front of her. Just as she was about to speak, he covered her mouth again, reminding her, "Good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear?"

"Mmm..."

"The good news is that I'm your brother's friend and I won't hurt you."

Before Zhang Can could speak, Chen Yuan said, "And the bad news is, your brother wasn't hit by a car."

"..."

The girl was so angry. She opened her mouth to bite Chen Yuan, but he deftly let go of her hand and spoke before she could, "Do you want to see your boyfriend's true colors?"

"Ugh! What exactly do you want to say..."

Before she could finish speaking, Chen Yuan grabbed her arm, led her around, and took her behind the senior.

The two of them hid by the flower bed, watching the show from a perfect vantage point.

Zhou Fu took out her phone and pulled up her WeChat QR code, and He Denghui immediately smiled and scanned it, like a fish hooked on a line.

"So, do you still think your boyfriend is good?" Chen Yuan asked.

"..." Zhang Can bit her lip, indeed a little angry, but still stared at Chen Yuan, saying defiantly, "This is a malicious test. Human nature can't stand the test."

What's more, he even sent such a beautiful woman to test him.

So, this kind of thing, it can't all be his fault...

"Then do you think your senior hesitated for even a second in the face of the test?"

Chen Yuan asked pointedly.

And this question made the naive Zhang Can immediately shake.

The senior didn't hesitate for a moment when accepting the WeChat request. Moreover, he was even a little eager and agreed very quickly.

It was as if he was seizing some opportunity.

Did he think of me at that moment?

If he had thought of me for even a second, he wouldn't have hesitated at all.

Similarly, if there really was a Zhang Man girl who was also beautiful, he wouldn't have refused either!

"Chaozi told me that you're a bit resistant to his words, so he asked me to come. And he also did some research in advance. This Senior He Denghui has had more than one relationship. He's a well-known playboy at their school. People who are close to him know that he's had many girlfriends. And he often does that thing where he starts dating the next one before breaking up with the first."

Although it was speculation, Chen Yuan, skilled in acting, spoke very truthfully.

So truthfully that she couldn't help but believe him.

Without replying, Zhang Can wanted to step forward directly.

Chen Yuan said, "Guess what he'll do if you make a scene with him right now..."

"He'll lie to me."

Zhang Can bit her lip, her expression gloomy, and muttered, "He'll lie and say he doesn't know that girl, that he just scanned a QR code for an activity to help high school students complete their practice reports..."

"Congratulations, you've learned to answer in advance."

Chen Yuan smiled, and then continued, "However, if it were him, he might just give up and break up with you."

"Why? Do you think that girl is much better than me?" Zhang Can asked earnestly.

Of course.

My Fu is great, no need to say more.

"Calm down, little sister."

Chen Yuan waved his hand and said, "I'm just saying, if he really gets caught, and at the same time, there are other options, he might make a choice that benefits him. After all, that's human nature."

Both are high school students, and one is approachable. If you had to give up one, what would you decide?

Zhang Can fell silent.

She was a little unwilling.

Because if it went on like this, her brother would win.

He would be able to laugh at her and ask who was wrong.

Although he wouldn't say those words, he would just calmly comfort her, but…

But it was like two children in a family, one a model student, the other a hopeless, rebellious idiot.

"Then go ahead, little sister," Chen Yuan shrugged and said.

What a strange person, why does he say "little sister" so naturally...

Zhang Can was a little annoyed. After that girl left, she walked over.

Then, she immediately got angry with He Denghui on the spot, "Why did you add someone else's WeChat as soon as I left!"

He Denghui was stunned, not expecting her to come back so quickly. Wasn't she very anxious just now?

After hesitating, he quickly explained, "No, it's for a high school student doing a practice activity. They needed me to scan a QR code to fill out a questionnaire."

"Really? Then let me see your phone," Zhang Can said, reaching out her hand earnestly.

"...Tsk."

He Denghui clicked his tongue immediately, looking at the woman who was crossing the line with displeasure, "Why do you have to check my phone? If you don't have that kind of trust, we don't have to date."

Sure enough!

That boy was right. He was indeed making a choice.

Then, he chose the other person, without hesitation, very firmly.

This scumbag…

But he's a scumbag who lies as soon as he opens his mouth.

But feelings…

Aren't so easy to give up.

With red eyes, Zhang Can insisted on reaching out her hand, her voice trembling, "Let me see your phone."

"Heh."

He Denghui laughed, got up directly, and walked to the side.

"Wait, don't go!" Zhang Can grabbed his hand, forcibly pulling him back, "Explain it to me clearly..."

"Let go."

"We've already held hands, how can you be so bad..."

"I said, let go!"

He Denghui didn't know why this high school student was so stupid. His tone gradually became impatient. When she kept pulling him and wouldn't let him go, he simply pushed her away forcefully.

Zhang Can didn't stand steady, took a few steps back, and almost fell, bumping into a solid chest.

Holding her shoulders, that boy walked in front of her.

Then, he pushed He Denghui down directly, who immediately fell on his butt.

"Are you f***ing crazy?!" He Denghui got up and pushed him back.

But this guy didn't budge at all.

Then, this high school student, who was a little taller than him, grabbed his tie and stared at him calmly.

"Let, let go," He Denghui's voice was a little weaker.

This high school student was incredibly strong.

With that push just now, even if he had been prepared, he might not have been able to stand still.

Sensing the other person's nervousness, Chen Yuan casually let go of his hand, pushed him forward, and let He Denghui leave.

At the same time, his eyes kept watching him.

More and more people gathered around, all focusing their attention on them. He Denghui was, after all, the president of the student council, and he was afraid of being seen by acquaintances, so he had to slip away.

But when he turned around, he still saw an acquaintance.

So, he turned back and threatened, "Okay, what school are you from?"

"Eleventh Middle School, Xu Chen."

To this, Chen Yuan responded calmly. He even showed an arrogance that said, "If you don't come looking for me, I'm your dad," completely disregarding the other person.

"Okay, Xu Chen, you just wait."

Just like that, He Denghui left.

Standing behind Chen Yuan, completely protected and unharmed, Zhang Can looked up at this tall brother, a boy whom she had been extremely prejudiced against just now, but now only felt grateful for, and said softly, "Thank you, Brother Xu Chen."

"...You're welcome," Chen Yuan said blandly, not knowing what to say, "I'm just completing what Chaozi asked me to do."

"Zhang Chao, he..." Zhang Can said halfway, sighed, and complained in a low voice, "It would be great if he was as good as Brother Xu Chen, but that's impossible."

"What impossible are you referring to?"

"Coming to find me and protecting me."

Speaking of this, Zhang Can said very complainingly, "He'd rather have you come than come himself. Isn't it just because he doesn't want to skip class? After all, he's a good student, a model student, how could he break the school rules for a fake sister?"

"Fake sister?"

Chen Yuan was shocked.

How is she fake?

Chaozi, you deserve to die!

"Half-fake, we have the same father but different mothers. His current mother is his stepmother," Zhang Can explained, "But he has a relatively harmonious relationship with his stepmother, who is my biological mother. The person who is always praising him and criticizing me is my biological mother."

"So you're unhappy and jealous?" Chen Yuan asked.

"..." After Zhang Can nodded, she sat on the chair, was silent for a long time, and then said, "Actually, there aren't many conflicts in our blended family, because Mom is pretty good and treats Zhang Chao like her own, like Liu Mei treats Xiaoyu. But I always feel a little uncomfortable, because his father, who is also my father, divorced his ex-wife not long before marrying her and having me."

"I see."

Chen Yuan nodded to show his understanding, and then asked worriedly, "But you'd rather have your brother come to find you, right?"

"No, Brother Xu Chen is also very good," Zhang Can said, looking at Chen Yuan earnestly.

"Oh."

"Moreover, it's impossible for him to come and find me."

Speaking of this, Zhang Can's tone was very firm. At the same time, you could also hear a hint of regret.

It sounds like there's a story there?

Chen Yuan had always thought that someone like Chaozi, who was high in emotional intelligence, steady, and loyal, shouldn't offend anyone. As a close relative, his sister, they should get along even more harmoniously.

That's why he used the excuse that Chaozi had been hit by a car and fractured his bones to lure Zhang Can out.

And from the results, it was indeed useful.

Is this another tsundere in the making?

"Did you say something very hurtful, and then you felt bad about it, but he wasn't angry with you, so you didn't know how to face him, and then you became rebellious and awkward, deliberately going against him?"

"..."

As Chen Yuan spoke, Zhang Can's expression became more and more surprised. Finally, she shrank back, put her hands in front of her chest, and said cautiously, "Brother Xu Chen, can you read minds?"

He can.

But that wasn't used this time.

"I'm guessing. After all, this kind of family situation is most likely to lead to this kind of development. I'm guessing, you said something like, 'I'm not your real sister'?" Chen Yuan asked.

"It's very close..." Zhang Can nodded, hesitated for a long time, and then said, "I said it to my mom, 'You're my real mom, why do you always scold me and praise others?' Then, he heard it. After that, every time I saw Zhang Chao, I felt awkward. He probably felt uncomfortable too, so it's impossible for him to come in person..."

"Maybe not."

Chen Yuan interrupted her and turned his head to the side.

Zhang Can also did as he did and looked over. She saw a boy wearing Eleventh Middle School's uniform, standing like a lamppost not far away, holding a cup of milk tea, using it like a manual censor to block his face…

But nothing was blocked. It was Zhang Chao!

"Ah?" Zhang Can was completely dumbfounded.

What the heck is going on!

"When he pushed you just now, your brother couldn't help but rush out. But your Brother Xu Chen took the lead, so he stood on the side guarding you."

Chen Yuan patted Zhang Can on the shoulder and said, "Today, for your sake, he'll have to call me 'Brother' who knows how many times at school in the future. So, don't feel like you owe me a favor. All the help has a price tag attached to it."

After finishing speaking, Chen Yuan left.

"Thanks, bro," Zhang Chao patted his butt to show his gratitude.

"It's nothing. I just can't stand seeing our sister being bullied."

"My sister... never mind."

Just like that, Zhang Chao walked in front of the awkward Zhang Can.

It was estimated that reconciliation was about to take place.

And Chen Yuan also walked to Zhou Fu's side.

"Blocked him, hehe."

Zhou Fu smiled happily and blocked the WeChat account she had just added, feeling very comfortable.

"I didn't expect it to be a honey trap in the end. Shame, shame," Chen Yuan took the initiative to say.

"It's okay. It just asked me to add a WeChat account. As long as I don't sell my looks, it's okay."

Zhou Fu, on the other hand, appeared very calm, and also said a little proudly, "Also, I told you, although my dating experience is 0, I'm still very popular."

"Diaodiaodiao."

Chen Yuan clapped and complimented her, and then asked curiously, "Then, do you have a favorite type of guy?"

"Hmm..." Zhou Fu thought for a moment and looked at Chen Yuan.

At least, he had to be this tall, have this appearance, and also have a personality that wasn't bad.

But Yuanzi already has a wife.

So her answer was: "No, not at all."

At least not now, and even if she didn't, she didn't feel lonely or pathetic or anything.

"Alright, let's go then."

"Eh? Aren't we going to chat anymore..."

"No, I'm not interested in your love life."

"Hmph, rebellious son!"

After the two bickered, they prepared to leave.

At this moment, Zhang Can ran over and bowed to him: "Thank you, Brother Chen Yuan!"

"No, my name is Xu Chen..."

"Don't lie, my brother told me," Zhang Can waved her hand, smiling brightly, "I'll make you guys a cake another day!"

"Okay, okay."

The way she called him "brother" was really quite refreshing.

And unlike Shen Xiao Ran, who was an easily spoiled younger sister.

Just like that, Zhang Chao and Zhang Can left.

Chen Yuan and Zhou Fu also separated at the bus stop.

Because Chen Yuan had finished sorting out the materials issued by the school, and he wanted to do some questions himself to strengthen his knowledge, he went to a Xinhua Bookstore near the station.

This happened to be the main store, with a wider variety of materials, so many students came here to buy review materials, including those from nearby schools.

There were also some students in Fourth Middle School and Eleventh Middle School uniforms.

As Chen Yuan was picking, he suddenly heard a voice.

A rather familiar voice.

Shi Tian Di?

He paused for a moment, then looked in the direction of the sound. Then he found that Shi Yi was indeed here.

So, he walked over and was just about to say hello when he suddenly noticed that the number "1" was written above the other party's head.

Holy crap, what the heck?

His first reaction was that Shi Yi had fallen in love.

Could it be that the strongest holy son of Hai Dong had also fallen into the throes of love?

With this puzzled feeling, he patted Shi Yi on the shoulder, "Yo, Yi-ge."

Hearing the sound, Shi Yi put down the book in his hand, looked at Chen Yuan, and greeted him with a smile, "Hi."

"By the way, Yi-ge, have you been dating recently?" Chen Yuan asked directly.

"No," Shi Yi shook his head and asked curiously, "Why do you ask?"

Because you have a 1 hanging over your head!

But he didn't seem to be lying.

So what exactly was going on?

His performance in the Military Advisor Alliance could be described as extremely lackluster, not at all like someone who had been in a relationship.

Could it be that he was also a QQ Speed ​​player?

Tsk.

Never mind, if that was the case, he probably wouldn't think he had been in one either.

Just like Chen Yuan, before it was confirmed, he wouldn't have thought that the QQ Speed ​​couple system would count as a relationship… ugh ugh ugh!

Just thinking about it made him want to vomit.

"By the way, how did you get out today? Don't you live at school?" Chen Yuan asked, puzzled.

"It's like this," Shi Yi explained, "The homeroom teacher said we needed to buy some supplementary teaching materials, but these weren't on the school's prescribed book list. Only Class One was using them, so the school couldn't buy them in bulk. So, they let a few of us out to buy them."

"You?" Chen Yuan caught the key word.

"They're buying books on the first floor. I came up to look at some other materials," Shi Yi said.

"I see..." Chen Yuan smiled and joked, "Doing chores for the school, are there any benefits?"

Speaking of this, Shi Yi held up three fingers and said, "The school promised us that each person could pick any three books, and the school would reimburse us."

Damn! They're doing this kind of thing?

Aren't they afraid of the finance department scolding them for this kind of whimsical reimbursement?

But the school really spoils these top students…

Then does that mean that the people who came here are very scary?

Just then, four students wearing Fourth Middle School uniforms, three boys and one girl, walked over.

And all four of them had gold trim.

"Hey, Shi Yi, how's your selection going? Did you find anything suitable?"

A tall boy, about the same height as Chen Yuan, asked.

"I looked at them, and the difficulty is all right."

"If you say the difficulty is alright, then it must be a practice exam. Just buy it without thinking."

"It's not exactly a practice exam, it's just that the question types are more suitable, not so basic."

"Are there any questions that aren't basic for you?"

While the two were chatting, a short boy secretly sized up Chen Yuan and whispered after holding it in for a while, "Isn't that Chen Yuan?"

After he said that, the other three looked over at the same time.

"..." Chen Yuan was embarrassed, "What's up?"

"It's really Yuan-shen?!"

After one of the boys exclaimed in surprise, he quickly covered his mouth, afraid of disturbing others, and then looked at the living Chen Yuan in front of him, feeling a little excited.

"?" Chen Yuan was confused, "Why do you all know me?"

"'All is Love,'" one of the girls said, and then added, "Of course, there's also the 'Learning Devil' who is as famous as Bai Mingze."

"Ah?" Chen Yuan expressed his sword demon confusion.

So the girl explained, "We're talking about a student from Hai Zhong named Bai Mingze. He improved from 560 points to 690 points in just one semester. It's terrifying. It feels like he'll surpass us this time. Of course, except for Shi Yi."

Surpass us…

Hearing this sentence, Chen Yuan paused for a moment.

Looking at these five guys in white uniforms, Chen Yuan felt like he had seen five death gods.

690 points haven't surpassed you yet.

So that means, adding the ten-point bonus, all five of you are at 700+?!

No wonder the school let you out to buy materials and even reimbursed you. So you're all Zhang Jianjun's living ancestors.

These five people were even scarier than the Five Kages on New Year's Eve.

But the other party didn't have the slightest bit of pretension.

On the contrary, they were surprised to see Chen Yuan.

"Whether it's a learning god or a handsome guy, how are we supposed to live?" One of the boys said with a wry smile.

"This time, it's a city-wide ranking," the girl looked at Chen Yuan, a little expectantly and a little fearfully, "You wouldn't, be able to improve again, would you?"

"What are you talking about? You improved 160 points in four months, and another month has passed. Of course you can, it just depends on how much you can improve."

"According to the bottleneck period, you're already at this score, 15 to 18 points, right…"

"Then, with the 10-point bonus, that's 686 to 689, damn! That's almost close to the Youzi line. Does it have to be so scary?"

"Don't be like that, Yuan-shen," the tall boy said with awe, "You're like a death god, knocking on doors one by one and slaughtering, completely abusing us small-town test-takers at will."

"Everyone, everyone, that's too exaggerated."

Chen Yuan waved his hand, not wanting to be flattered to death, and used his eyes to ask Shi Yi to say something for him.

"Yes, everyone's guesses are a bit too exaggerated."

And the gentle Shi Yi immediately put his hand on Chen Yuan's shoulder, smiling to help him out.

"Yes, yes, we have to follow historical patterns. After all, we're already at this score level," Chen Yuan nodded, echoing his words.

And everyone also felt Chen Yuan's humility.

They originally thought this kind of person would be very arrogant and confident.

They didn't expect him to be so low-key.

"Chen Yuan means,"

Facing the four classmates, Shi Yi, his mouthpiece, explained, "Getting close to the Youzi line in a month is too exaggerated, shouldn't he easily surpass the Youzi line?"

"Yes, yes..."

Following Shi Yi, Chen Yuan nodded repeatedly.

But after he noticed that everyone's expressions suddenly became wooden, he suddenly realized.

...That's not right!

Today is just this one chapter of 6400 words, good night everyone.

(End of this chapter)