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Chapter 29
Chapter 29
Chapter 29
Back then, Gu Yuming was in the last science class, naturally not with Jiang Yan and Ji Chu.
On the very first day he returned, he caused a huge uproar. Not only because of his family's bankruptcy, but also because he was wearing a leather jacket that stood out from the school's dress code, with a coiled snake tattoo on his arm.
People love to see others fall from grace, don't they? Even if Gu Yuming was previously just an arrogant and handsome but idle young master.
During that time, everyone was interested in the rumors about Gu Yuming.
One day, Gu Yuming was smoking in the bathroom; one day, Gu Yuming got into a fight off-campus; one day, Gu Yuming was dating someone from their class...
By the time people were no longer surprised by the rumors, his image as a fallen bad student had already taken root.
Ji Chu didn't let Jiang Yan go find Gu Yuming. Of course, Jiang Yan didn't intend to find him either.
If the system was around, it would certainly be anxious now. But Jiang Yan knew better, this was Gu Yuming's own choice, and he had to come out of it himself. Surely, someone chosen as the male lead couldn't be that bad.
Only, Ji Chu said, "Did you know he changes girlfriends every day? You must stay away from him, he's not a good person..."
As she watched Ji Chu constantly badmouthing him, she found it quite amusing, tilting her chin and asking, "Why do you keep talking about what he does?"
Ji Chu paused for a moment, then looked at her with a pitiful expression, tentatively saying, "I'm afraid you'll like him, and then you won't want me anymore."
Ji Chu must have a bit of a sister complex?
Jiang Yan reassuringly patted his arm and promised, "Don't worry, I won't like him."
"Then, will you always want me?" Ji Chu asked again.
Jiang Yan confirmed her guess, letting out an annoyed "tsk" sound, saying, "What do you mean by want or not want? Why would I want you? You're just you, don't say things like that."
Straight girl. Ji Chu silently restrained his expression, loudly criticizing in his heart.
Gu Yuming would always be Gu Yuming, even in his fallen state, he was still the most ruthless one.
He quickly brought a group of scoundrels under his control, successfully becoming their leader. And with that roguishly handsome face, he was also dubbed the school bully.
As for the school heartthrob, that was still Ji Chu. After all, in the eyes of most people, only those with good temperament, behavior, and grades deserved that title.
Coincidentally, Ji Chu fit the bill. With a handsome, refined face, a slim figure that revealed some muscle definition when undressed, and refined manners. Even from a distance, he appeared clear and bright, full of youthful charm. Add the scholarly aura, and he became the embodiment of many girls' ideal pure love interest.
...
That morning, because Jiang Yan woke up late, the two arrived a few minutes later than usual.
Ji Chu still walked behind her, carrying both their breakfasts, which they had snuck in to avoid the security guard, while persistently asking her why she had stayed up late.
Could she really tell him the reason?
Jiang Yan tried to take her breakfast from Ji Chu, but he raised his hand, not letting her have it. As they bickered their way towards the teaching building, they ran into Gu Yuming head-on.
Gu Yuming had a cigarette in his mouth, his expression unclear, with a girl with a permed hairstyle by his side.
Jiang Yan was momentarily stunned, but Gu Yuming acted as if he didn't see her, turning and walking away. The girl hurriedly followed him.
The bell for morning reading rang.
The girl who had skipped class with Gu Yuming suddenly asked, "This morning, that was our school beauty, don't you think..."
Before she could finish, Gu Yuming gave her an emotionless look, his tone indifferent, uttering only two words: "Don't mention it."
...
Although Jiang Yan had long known about Gu Yuming's behavior, seeing it with her own eyes for the first time still made her feel a bit strange.
Ji Chu, standing on the podium leading the morning reading, kept glancing in one direction. This morning, he almost wanted to cover Jiang Yan's eyes as they walked.
Gu Yuming, so hateful.
Gu Yuming dated casually. With his attractive face, almost anyone who approached him succeeded, but after a few days when the novelty wore off, they would break up, earning him a notorious reputation as a womanizer at school.
During the break, as they finished their morning exercises and dispersed back to the classroom, someone suddenly bumped into Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan looked over and saw a blond-haired boy, repeatedly apologizing, but with ill intentions in his green bean-like eyes.
Jiang Yan turned and walked away, too lazy to give him a second look, since he wouldn't dare try anything with her.
But Jiang Yan had miscalculated one thing. This guy was a new transfer student from out of town, using his wealth to get into the worst science class. Initially restrained, after latching onto Gu Yuming's clique, he reverted to his true arrogant, conceited, and foolish nature.
The reason he provoked Jiang Yan was that he didn't know the great name of the Yu family.
So, as Jiang Yan was taking a breath of fresh air in the hallway, the blond guy blocked her path.
The blond guy grinned strangely, his eyes seeping with malice, and said in an ominous tone, "School beauty, what a coincidence."
"What is it?" Jiang Yan was a bit surprised that he would approach her.
Her expression was interpreted as fear by the blond guy, increasing his malice as he deliberately lowered his voice and moved closer to her, "The school beauty may be pretty, but her social intelligence is lacking, not knowing how to give people face. Today, big brother is here to teach you..."