Dedicated to studying, yet forced into a chaotic situation.

Chapter 176 The Real Boyfriend

Shi Sui really found it hard to refuse Xu Chaomu, especially since this was the first time he had asked her out for anything other than studying or having a meal.

See a movie?

Does he like watching movies? What kind of movies does he like to watch?

but--

She has already agreed to have dinner and go shopping with Shangguan Ying.

Shi Sui absolutely refused Shangguan Ying's invitation; it was from a great beauty.

And, oh, she really wants to be friends with a beautiful woman.

then--

"Can we all have dinner, go shopping, and watch a movie together?"

Xu Chaomu dislikes third wheels; in his eyes, Shangguan Ying is Song Xinying 2.

Similarly, Shangguan Ying also dislikes third wheels; in her eyes, Xu Chaomu is a lifeless man.

However, neither of them could refuse Shi Sui.

then--

During the meal, Shangguan Ying watched as Xu Chaomu served soup and vegetables to Shi Sui.

While shopping, Xu Chaomu saw Shangguan Ying and Shi Sui buy matching phone cases.

While watching the movie, Shi Sui went to buy popcorn and milk tea.

Shangguan Ying arrived at the ticket counter and glanced at Xu Chaomu: "Let's watch a horror movie."

Xu Chaomu: "?"

Shangguan Ying smiled and said, "Don't you like Shi Sui?"

"Don't you want Shi Sui to be scared and then hide in your arms on her own?"

Don't you want to hug her?

Xu Chaomu: "..."

In the end, I chose a newly released sci-fi movie, however—

Unexpectedly, this movie also has some bloody and scary scenes, coupled with slightly frightening music.

Startled, Shangguan Ying trembled and hid in Shi Sui's arms.

Shi Sui patted her head: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, we'll watch it after the scene is over."

Xu Chaomu glanced at it indifferently.

Although he saw through Shangguan Ying's plan to watch a horror movie, he didn't expect that she could even manage to fake a scene with a little bloodshed.

The children in the front row remained unfazed.

It seems he was too conservative.

So Xu Chaomu leaned against Shi Sui, hooked her little thumb, and whispered, "I'm scared too."

Shi Sui: "?"

The main character only had a nosebleed, was that scene really that scary?

She gently grasped Xu Chaomu's hand: "Don't be afraid."

Xu Chaomu lowered her eyes to look at the hand that was being held, smiled slightly, and held her hand back. Then she inserted her fingers between her fingers and intertwined them, their fingers tightly clasped together.

Shi Sui was stunned for a moment, only to realize that Xu Chaomu might really be scared.

When Shangguan Ying saw this, she secretly rolled her eyes.

What decent family would be afraid of having to hold hands even after the movie is over?

Shangguan Ying saw through it but didn't say anything, because she had also been involved with Shi Sui all along.

*

I get up at 6 a.m. and go to bed at 0 a.m. The moment I open my eyes, I'm studying; the moment I close my eyes, I'm studying in my dreams.

Under the astonishing intensity and density of her studies, Shi Sui's exam ranking improved with each test.

Finally, after a cycle of grueling exams, harmonious learning exchanges, and brainwashing lectures, the final graduation exam arrived.

Everyone was shuffled, and the seating chart was sent out in the WeChat group a day in advance.

Shi Sui and Xu Chaomu were assigned to the same classroom.

The other test takers in the same exam room secretly bowed to Xu Chaomu upon seeing her.

I worship the number one.

Xu Chaomu was already a god-like figure in the entire summer camp, always ranking first, and even the most arrogant competition students were convinced of his superiority.

"Shi Sui, here you go."

Suddenly a pen appeared in front of her. Shi Sui looked up and saw the smile in the boy's eyes, which softened his cold aura.

Shi Sui took the pen that had been blessed by the academic genius and took out the best-writing pen from her pencil case: "This is for you."

Xu Chaomu gave a slight nod: "Good luck on your exam."

After exchanging pens, sit down, ring the bell, and receive the exam papers.

Shi Sui spread out the test paper, read and solved the questions quickly and smoothly without any stumbling.

She was acutely aware of her own progress.

Unlike previous years where exams were held in the morning and results were released in the afternoon, the final exam results will not be released until tomorrow morning.

After the exam, the classrooms, corridors, and stairwells were filled with the sounds of people checking their answers.

"Have you finished the last question?"

"That's way too advanced! I couldn't even answer the first sub-question of the last question."

"I wrote a bunch of nonsense for the proof question. Please, teacher, have some sympathy for me since I was so serious."

So what is the answer?

"Go ask the person who got first place; he must have written it out."

"No, he definitely won't talk to us."

"..."

In the end, someone still came to Xu Chaomu to check the answers.

Xu Chaomu and Shi Sui were leaving the examination hall to find Shangguan Ying when they were stopped.

The answers were written all over her face, and Shi Sui was also eager to know if she had gotten them right.

She turned her head to look at Xu Chaomu and asked, "Is the answer n/2?"

"Yes, that's right." Xu Chaomu nodded with a smile.

Shocking! This is the first time I've seen such a gentle expression on the number one person's face.

The student, now emboldened, asked, "Master, could you please enlighten me?"

Xu Chaomu looked at Shi Sui.

"Then I'll send Shangguan Ying a message and tell her to wait a moment." Shi Sui picked up her phone and started typing.

Xu Chaomu nodded, pulled out a blank sheet of draft paper, quickly wrote out the solution process, and handed it over.

The student who asked the question didn't come to his senses until Xu Chaomu and Shi Sui had walked away.

Ahhhh, my girlfriend's words are so sweet, I love them so much!

*

South gate of Z University.

The young man wore a black collared coat over a sweatshirt, his eyebrows and eyes exuding nobility, a slight twitch at the corner of his lips, his hands in his pockets, his posture languid.

With his exceptionally tall stature and striking appearance, he stands out excessively in crowds.

Chi Yan lowered his head slightly and put on the hoodie.

Several students walked out of the school gate.

"The number one is handsome, intelligent, and has a beautiful girlfriend. He's a true winner in life."

"Yes, his girlfriend is also very strong-willed, but she has a great personality. She was very patient with me when I asked her questions yesterday afternoon."

"The first place winner has a very cold personality, but he and his girlfriend complement each other perfectly."

"For a moment, I didn't know whether to envy him or his girlfriend."

"I'm so envious. They're from Xinghua, so their families must be super rich."

"..."

Chi Yan's eyelids twitched. First place? Xinghua?

With a vague sense of unease, he caught up with them in two steps and asked, "Classmate, what's the name of the first place winner you mentioned?"

The girl who was called out widened her eyes in shock: Ahhhh, a top-tier handsome guy!

Her face flushed and her heart pounded; she stammered, "Ah? First place, oh, Xu Chaomu."

Chi Yan's face darkened instantly, and a crease appeared between his brows.

Seeing the handsome man's gloomy expression, the girl quickly asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

Chi Yan frowned and asked, "What's his girlfriend's name?"

"Shi Sui".

Chi Yan: "..."

The boy's handsome face was clouded with gloom, and the oppressive aura emanating from him was frightening.

"Handsome guy, what's wrong?"

Chi Yan strode into the school and replied, "Heh, I'm Shi Sui's real boyfriend."

girl:"??"

Half a second later, she realized what was happening and showed an extremely envious expression: "Ahhh, Shi Sui is eating so well! There's one in the winter camp and one outside the winter camp, and they're both top-tier handsome guys."

"but--"

"This boyfriend went the wrong way. Shi Sui and her boyfriend just left through the north gate."