Chapter 44 He is the one who is most suitable for Ning Xi

Silence!

Seeing this, Ye Fan didn't pay any more attention to Deng Yu and continued eating with his chopsticks.

Deng Yu lowered his head, his face changing colors; finally, he made up his mind. He looked up at Ye Fan and said in a deep voice, "A real man keeps his word!"

"From today onwards, you are my... big brother. If you need anything, just tell me, as long as I can..."

"Hold on."

Ye Fan raised his eyelids slightly. "I don't need your help with anything. If you really want to help me, just stop bothering Ning Xi."

"You really do like Ning Xi!"

Hearing these words, Deng Yu's eyes flashed with intense hostility.

"Yes, I do."

Ye Fan nodded.

He liked Ning Xi!

There was no need to hide it.

"Hmph!"

Deng Yu stood up and said through gritted teeth, "Ning Xi is the girl I have my eyes on, you're not worthy of her!"

"Are you done?"

Ye Fan had no interest in arguing about this with a little kid. He waved his left hand dismissively and said without looking up, "Goodbye."

He wasn't worthy of Ning Xi?

What kind of nonsense was that?!

He was the most worthy person for Ning Xi!!!

"..."

Ye Fan's nonchalant attitude really angered Deng Yu. He turned and left with a cold face.

If he stayed any longer, he was afraid he would be so angry that he'd have a heart attack...

Less than a minute after Deng Yu left, a figure sat down in the seat opposite him.

It was Su Qiaoyu.

Her long hair cascaded down naturally, and her purple coat made her look even more gentle.

Gentle as water, this phrase perfectly describes Su Qiaoyu.

She stared at Ye Fan, who was eating with his head lowered, her curiosity undisguised. She took the initiative to speak, "Ye Fan, congratulations on getting first place in the monthly exam."

"It's you?"

Ye Fan looked up and saw Su Qiaoyu. His tone and gaze were indifferent. He glanced at her and then looked away.

Su Qiaoyu wasn't surprised by this.

The last time she saw Ye Fan in the cafeteria, he had the same attitude.

Not being surprised didn't mean accepting it...

Su Qiaoyu still felt a little disappointed, but she didn't show it.

A smile appeared on her delicate face, and she said softly, "Ye Fan, you're really amazing. No wonder you could transfer to Zhenhua High School. But although you took first place from me this time, it might not be the same next time."

"In the first mock exam half a month later, I will take back first place."

Her gentle tone was filled with confidence.

Ye Fan finished the last bite of his meal, picked up his water glass took a few gulps, then glanced at Su Qiaoyu. "In this monthly exam, you didn't even get second place, did you? Don't think about taking first place yet, take it one step at a time."

"The second place in this monthly exam seems to be Ning Xi from your class, right?"

Su Qiaoyu raised her right hand, tucking her hair behind her ear with her little finger. "I just didn't perform well in this exam. Normally, Ning Xi is not my opponent. You are my only opponent."

Her score had always been first in the grade in the previous monthly exams, while Ning Xi's ranking had always been around fourth or fifth.

Therefore, even though Ning Xi's score surpassed hers this time, she still didn't consider Ning Xi as her opponent.

Ye Fan, who was clearing his tray, paused and smiled. "How about a bet?"

All jokes aside...

Don't mess with Ning Xi!!!

Seeing Ye Fan's smile, Su Qiaoyu's eyes lit up, and she chuckled softly. "Okay, in the first mock exam half a month later, whoever gets first place will treat the other to a meal, how about that?"

"Ahem!"

Ye Fan coughed and said, "You must have misunderstood."

"Misunderstood?"

Confusion flashed in Su Qiaoyu's eyes.

What misunderstanding?...

The corners of Ye Fan's mouth curled up, and he said calmly, "In the first mock exam, your score won't be able to surpass Ning Xi's. If you don't believe me, just wait and see."

After saying that, he stood up and left.

Su Qiaoyu was dumbfounded. She stared at Ye Fan's back, her brows furrowed slightly.

What did he mean?

Competing with Ning Xi for first place?

There was no need for that. She only considered Ye Fan as her opponent, and only a boy like him was worthy of being her opponent!!!

But Su Qiaoyu had misunderstood Ye Fan's meaning.

Actually, Ye Fan wasn't asking her to compete for first place, but for second...

......

In the classroom.

Ning Xi was working on her exercise book with her head lowered, her fair face flushed, and a few strands of hair by her earlobes adding a touch of elegance, highlighting her gentle and beautiful appearance.

As soon as Ye Fan sat down, he was captivated by this beautiful sight.

He didn't hold back either. Resting his chin on his hand, he turned his head and openly admired her.

Embarrassed?

No way! He was thick-skinned...

The pen in Ning Xi's hand paused slightly.

Her eyes lowered, and her face flushed slightly.

He was doing it again.

Why did he always like to look at people like that...

"Ye Fan, is there something?"

"Nothing."

Ye Fan instinctively replied, "I was just checking if you... are doing the problems correctly, yeah, you're doing well."

Fortunately, fortunately.

If he hadn't reacted quickly, he would have gotten himself into trouble again.

It took him a lot of effort to get Ning Xi to let down her guard, he didn't want any more complications.

"..."

Ning Xi felt both embarrassed and speechless.

Checking her answers?

Was he trying to fool a ghost?!

Were the answers written on her face???

"You..."

"Xiao Xi."

Just as Ning Xi was about to speak, Luo Yumeng walked over with Su Ke. The two students in the front row hadn't returned to the classroom yet, so they sat down directly.

Luo Yumeng picked up the exercise book in front of Ning Xi and threw it to Su Ke, saying sanctimoniously, "You're already second in the grade, why are you still studying?"

"Hey... that's my... exercise book."

Ning Xi glared at Luo Yumeng, her eyes reproachful. She reached out to Su Ke and said, "Xiao Ke, we're on the same side, give it back to me."

Su Ke blinked and said with a smile, "Xiao Xi, Yumeng is right, you shouldn't push yourself so hard. Study when it's time to study, and relax when it's time to relax."

As she was speaking, the exercise book in her hand disappeared.

Ye Fan took the exercise book from Su Ke, handed it back to Ning Xi, and said, "Xiao Xi, don't listen to their nonsense. 'One cannot become an adult without being uncomfortable, and one cannot be comfortable without becoming an adult.'"

"To achieve something, one must work hard and not be complacent."

"I know."

Ning Xi nodded slightly.

"..."

"..."

Luo Yumeng and Su Ke exchanged glances, surprise evident on their faces.

These two...

Something was fishy!!!

At this moment, they seemed to sense a sour smell in the air.

"Ye Fan, what are you doing?"

Luo Yumeng put her hands on her hips and questioned, "Is Xiao Xi studying so hard recently because of you?"

"What do you mean by studying so hard? Don't talk nonsense!"

Before Ye Fan could speak, Ning Xi retorted first, her voice soft and pleasant. "Studying is a very enjoyable thing, how can you relate it to working hard?"

"And I don't feel tired at all, I feel very fulfilled every day."

These past few days, Ning Xi could feel herself improving bit by bit.

She liked this feeling.

How could she feel tired from doing something she loved?

"..."

Luo Yumeng opened her mouth, her voice tinged with resentment. "Xiao Xi, you're actually speaking up for Ye Fan? There's no love left between us, no love left!!!"

Hearing this, Ning Xi blushed. Just as she was about to explain, Ye Fan beat her to it.

Ye Fan glanced at Luo Yumeng and asked calmly, "In this monthly exam, I'm first in the grade, Xiao Xi is second in the grade, and Su Ke is tenth in the grade."

"Where do you rank?"

"..."