182 — Student Yuchen

If he didn't know why he was so shaken the first time he heard he had another sister, he knew the reason now.

From the start, he had intuitively known that Pei Yueran was special to him. He thought it was a romantic obsession, but maybe he had sensed the complexity all along.

It took all night, but by the time the sun rose the next morning, he had adjusted his emotions.

With the rising sun as a backdrop, the world was serene, the opposite of Gao Tinghua's emotional state. The first thing he did was to pick up his phone and dial a number. When the receiver picked, he said, "Abort the mission. Don't touch her."

The person on the other end was not expecting this, and didn't say anything for a moment. When she eventually spoke, her tone was full of obvious dissatisfaction. "But this wasn't our agreement. I thought we already concluded the plan a long time ago."

"Plans change. Don't make me repeat myself. Nothing must happen to her, else consider yourself screwed." He said dangerously before cutting the call.

On the other end, Bei Fengxue's face distorted due to anger. Who does he think he is?

So the plan changed just because he said so? Nonsense. She wasn't going to stop. She obviously couldn't stop when victory was almost in her grasp.

It didn't matter. If he didn't want to continue the agreement, she would do it alone. It was even better this way.

The initial agreement stated that Gao Tinghua had to be the guy at the hotel, but now, she could just find a random person. Anyway, the most important thing was to achieve her goal.

It was time to put that b**ch and husband snatcher in her place.

The madness hidden within the smile on her face contrasted sharply against her beautiful features, giving a chilling feeling.

*****

"Student Yuchen? Student Yuchen?" Teacher Dan called, but Li Yuchen, who had mastered the art of sleeping with his eyes open, was long gone, so Teacher Dan did not receive an answer.

Suspicious, he moved closer to the first row and shouted loudly, "Li Yuchen!"

Coupled with Han Yichen's timely pat, Li Yuchen was finally startled awake. "Yes Teacher?"

Teacher Dan was a man in his mid forties. His head was already balding, giving him a slightly philosophical look. As he was currently frowning, the students straightened their backs and looked more serious.

Li Yuchen already knew what was coming.

As expected, Teacher Dan said, "Student Yuchen, come out."

Li Yuchen sighed. When would he be free? He didn't mean to doze off, it was completely unintentional.

"I'm sorry sir. I was engrossed in doing something very important."

Teacher Dan narrowed his eyes. "Tell me, what was so important, more important than literature during literature class?"

Li Yuchen's eyes moved quickly as his mind spun. Teacher Dan said, "I'm waiting. If you can't remember, I can help you juggle your memory."

Knowing that for the threat it was, Li Yuchen thought even faster. Then gritting his teeth, he said, "Poems sir. I was thinking about the poem I read yesterday. I had some questions that I planned to ask you about."

Teacher Dan, who was already planning a set of extra assignment for him, paused and looked at him suspiciously. "Are you sure? What poem?"

"Yes sir. It was a poem by Li Bai."

"I see. Which one? Recite it."

"Sir?"

"I said tell us the poem. Maybe we can discuss it now in class. Is it one of his famous ones?"

Li Yuchen: "..."

It was over.

The members of the elite class were ready to watch a good show. They were already exchanging looks and giggles. Everyone knew that Li Yuchen's weakest subject was Literature.

The most excited person was Jiu Renxin. Yes, he finally managed to get back into the elite class after the recent exam. He lost a lot of weight studying for the exam, and that was counted to Li Yuchen's account.

In his opinion, if Li Yuchen had not mocked and challenged him, he would not have had to put in so much effort, losing weight in the process.

It was a good thing Li Yuchen was currently in hot soup and didn't have the mind to pay him any attention. He would have roasted him powerfully.

As it stood, Li Yuchen was busy panicking. What poem by Li Bai? He just said whatever came to his mind in a fit of panic. He remembered seeing a book with that name on Han Yichen's desk just this morning, that was why he blurted it out.

It was pure coincidence that it even turned out to be the name of a famous poet.

He sent a pleading look towards Han Yichen, who shrugged, expressing that he couldn't help him. Still, he prepared to raise his hand. The plan was to ask a question and divert Teacher Dan's focus away from Li Yuchen.

Just then, Teacher Long burst into the elite class, attracting everyone's attention.

"Where is Student Yuchen?" He asked when he didn't see Li Yuchen at his seat.

"Here sir." From behind him, Li Yuchen raised his hand hesitantly, wondering at his excited mood.

"Yuchen my boy!" Teacher Long spun around. He grabbed his hand and shook it vigorously. "I knew you could do it. I'm so proud of you!"

By now, the entire class was curiously watching the drama playing out at the front. Teacher Dan cleared his throat.

"Oh I'm so sorry for interrupting your class Teacher Dan. I just couldn't wait to share the good news. Student Yuchen came first in the programming competition! The results just came out now." Teacher Long said in a rush.

The class burst out in applause. For a few moments, the elite class went wild with shouts of "Cu-tie Chen! Cu-tie Chen! Cu-tie Chen!"

Both teachers did not reprimand them, they let them be.

The object of their adulation was the calmest person in the class, as if he had already expected the result.

Teacher Long asked for Teacher Dan's permission to take Li Yuchen to his office. He said the principal had given him permission to train him for the upcoming programming competition even during normal class hours, since the competition was very close.

Teacher Dan agreed readily. "Of course, this is a given. No problem."

Li Yuchen secretly gave Teacher Long a thumbs up. That excuse was very smooth. Teacher Long gave him a wink.

Their transaction could be said to have been completed beautifully.

Then Teacher Dan expressed that it was a pity such a talent as Student Yuchen had to miss a few classes in Literature.

When Li Yuchen agreed that it was indeed a pity, Teacher Dan suddenly had a bright idea. "Don't worry, I'll send you the materials and plenty of extra exercises so that you can catch up. I'll also put Student Yichen in charge of tutoring you during this period."

Li Yuchen: "...."

Talk about shooting one's self in the foot!