Jiang Luo did not know how to shoot an arrow at all.
In his previous life, he had chosen badminton.
But to spend more time with Shen Xingze, he chose archery this life and even spent a fortune on equipment.
Because of that, he took a beating from his foster father.
But as long as he could be a little closer to Brother Xingze… it was all worth it.
“Brother Xingze, Brother Xingze, wait for me.” Jiang Luo was walking too fast and was a little out of breath.
Shen Xingze frowned. “Don’t follow me.”
Was Jiang Luo stupid? He had emphasized over and over not to break the rules of the masquerade ball, yet Jiang Luo turned around and shouted Li Miao’s name in front of everyone.
It made him a target, and at the family gathering, the covetous branch families openly mocked and subtly stabbed at him.
What did they take him for? A clown?
“I really didn’t mean to…”
Shen Xingze laughed coldly. “Stay far away from me this class. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude.”
After saying this, Shen Xingze shook off Jiang Luo and walked away with long strides.
Although Jiang Luo looked sad, he didn’t chase after him.
『It’s because of Jin Lai.』
This system was also a gossip system. During this time, the system had been broadcasting the love-hate story between Jiang Luo and Shen Xingze in full detail.
『He got to know Jin Lai, and thinking he had a backing, he wasn’t as attentive to Shen Xingze anymore.』
Li Miao was thoughtful. 『Isn’t it F4? Shouldn’t Shen Xingze and Jin Lai be good brothers?』
The system: 『Actually, if it weren’t for Jiang Luo, the four of them wouldn’t know each other at all. They all think they are Jiang Luo’s only one, and the others are just Jiang Luo’s good friends, so they became good friends.』
The system thought for a moment: 『It’s probably that kind of plot like, “Don’t fight over who’s my boyfriend anymore, please turn your open competition for me into covert care for me”?』
Li Miao almost applauded. 『Brilliant!』
Obviously, Shen Xingze still didn’t know about Jin Lai’s existence now.
In the previous life, the reason the few of them could become friends was because the battlefield of carnage happened after Shen Xingze and Jiang Luo’s relationship was stable… a little torment was just a spice.
Li Miao’s lips curled. But in this life, if Shen Xingze found out about Jin Lai’s existence in advance, could his and Jiang Luo’s feelings still be as unbreakable?
That would be very interesting, wouldn’t it?
Seeing that Li Miao’s gaze kept stopping on Shen Xingze, Shen Yu frowned and subtly blocked Li Miao’s side, obstructing his line of sight.
Most of the students who chose the archery class had been learning it since the junior division. There were only two beginners in the whole class… Shen Yu and Jiang Luo.
After completing the basic course homework, the group started their free time.
Everyone was having a great time. Ji Zhou suddenly suggested loudly, “Shooting at just targets is so boring, isn’t it?”
Ji Zhou pretended to be mysterious and brought over a box of apples from the fruit stand at the side. “Let’s shoot at live targets! What do you think?”
“The kind where you put an apple on your head!”
“Then who’s going to hold the apple?” someone asked.
“Pairs. One person holds the apple, the other shoots. If you hit it, you get points. How about it? Bet 200,000?”
Archery was a much better flex than badminton or swimming. Most of A class had chosen this class. All together, the winning pair could take home 2 million.
That was several months’ allowance. Everyone was tempted.
This activity sounded dangerous, and indeed it was dangerous.
Although the arrows weren’t sharpened, they were still real arrows.
But this group of young masters and young ladies were all crazy; everyone agreed.
Only Jiang Luo’s face paled.
What could he do? He couldn’t even hit a stationary target…
He subconsciously looked at Shen Xingze, who happened to be looking at him too.
He had obediently stayed far away from Shen Xingze this class, the two of them standing at opposite ends of the crowd.
Jiang Luo’s eyes were helpless.
Forget it. Jiang Luo may have been wrong, but it was because he hated Li Miao. At the very least, Jiang Luo’s heart for him was genuine.
Shen Xingze sighed, walked over, and handed him an apple. “I’ll shoot.”
Jiang Luo’s hand, reaching out for the apple, trembled.
Shen Xingze suddenly changed his mind and withdrew his hand. “You shoot. I’ll hold the apple.”
Shen Yu took the initiative to pick up an apple, walked to the other end, and stood still.
The group of young masters and young ladies said they weren’t afraid, but the opposite side wasn’t a target after all… it was a living person. When it actually came time to shoot, they still couldn’t let loose.
Some shot at the ground, some shot at the sky. Not one of them even touched the apple.
Soon it was Li Miao’s turn.
He took an arrow from the quiver, nocked it, and slowly drew the bow.
Shen Yu didn’t close his eyes in fear like the others, but quietly watched Li Miao.
Even when the arrow with its fletching flew toward him with a piercing sound, his eyes didn’t blink; he just stared fixedly at Li Miao.
The next second, Shen Yu felt a lightness on his head, and cheers erupted around him.
He knew Li Miao had succeeded.
He pursed his lips in a small smile, turned around, picked up the apple with the arrow stuck in it, and slowly walked toward Li Miao.
After Li Miao came Jiang Luo.
Jiang Luo’s hands trembling as he drew the bow, he tried several times before he could aim, his hands shaking like a sieve.
Jiang Luo swallowed, closed his eyes, steeled his heart, and the arrow shot through the air.
“Watch out!”
“Dodge!”
Sudden shouts came from around him. Shen Yu sensed someone looking at him and instinctively turned his head.
An arrow was flying straight toward him.
Straight at his face.
In a flash, a golden-glowing arrow shot out from an angle, right in front of Shen Yu. The two arrows collided violently. Shen Yu even thought he saw sparks from the arrows rubbing together.
The wooden arrow was knocked away, fell to the ground, and snapped in the middle.
The whole field went silent.
Shen Yu looked toward the direction the golden arrow had come from.
Li Miao held his bow, expressionless.
But Shen Yu somehow knew that Li Miao was angry.
“I didn’t mean to…” Jiang Luo instinctively tried to explain.
Li Miao didn’t speak. Expressionless, he took another arrow from the quiver. Nocking, drawing, and releasing in one smooth motion. A golden arrow flew toward Jiang Luo.
“Ah!!!” Jiang Luo wanted to dodge, but how could a person be faster than an arrow, especially one carrying Li Miao’s full fury?
He only had time to avoid the vital spot. The golden arrow embedded deep into his left shoulder.
Blood gushed out instantly.
“Li Miao, are you crazy? Are you trying to kill someone?” Shen Xingze ran over.
Li Miao didn’t speak. The killing intent in his eyes hadn’t faded. He pulled another arrow from the quiver and aimed at Shen Xingze.
Fuck his grandpa. Didn’t he have any idea how bad Jiang Luo was at archery, and he still let Jiang Luo shoot?
Meeting Li Miao’s truly murderous gaze, a chill rose in Shen Xingze’s heart. Li Miao really wanted to kill him!
Li Miao was going to kill him for a special admittee?