It was strange.
In the past, to please Shen Chenxi, Chu Feng humbled himself daily, groveling without dignity or bottom line, to the point of being called the universe’s number one bootlicker. Yet, at that time, Shen Chenxi was like an iceberg. Even if he said a hundred sentences, she might not respond with one.
Although today she had spoken only a few words, that already equaled a week’s worth of exchanges before.
Unfortunately, Chu Feng’s cooperation with Tianhua Entertainment had ended. Shen Chenxi had just won the championship of The Voice, and now was the critical period where she needed to protect her reputation—no scandals, no negative rumors.
If Chu Feng still acted like before, following her everywhere, even to the restroom, it would no longer be appropriate. That was why he took the initiative to distance himself.
Shen Chenxi today felt different from before. At least she spoke far more than usual. But none of it mattered anymore. The deal was over, which meant he and Shen Chenxi had nothing to do with each other.
Chu Feng picked up his pen again and said calmly, “My leg is fine. I don’t need you to take care of me.”
Shen Chenxi, still the ice goddess, didn’t say much. She simply nodded lightly. “Mm.”
The two fell into silence.
Chu Feng’s heart, however, was full of emotions.
Three years ago, when his grandmother was hospitalized, the astronomical medical bills nearly crushed him. Just when he was about to collapse, Tianhua Entertainment reached out to him. A salary of 10,000 yuan a month was truly lifesaving.
So, his bootlicking of Shen Chenxi wasn’t just for money. It also carried a trace of gratitude—she had saved him and his grandmother’s lives. Taking a deep breath, Chu Feng murmured as though to himself, “These past three years… thank you.”
Shen Chenxi turned her head, a flicker of doubt flashing in her bright eyes. But Chu Feng gave her no explanation. Instead, he focused on the test paper in his hand.
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The final problem had been difficult, and he had spent much effort solving it. Unfortunately, he had carelessly lost one point on an easier question. His score of 149 left him somewhat regretful.
In the front row, Shen Shuanglong turned back and winked, giving him a thumbs-up. “Godfather, you’re the best.”
At that moment, the noisy classroom suddenly fell silent.
Shen Shuanglong instantly shrank back. Chu Feng didn’t even need to look up—he knew the true overlord of Class 14 had arrived.
“I could hear you from my office. Did every one of you score perfectly on your tests?”
The homeroom teacher, Wang Jian, arrived. His booming voice made everyone’s scalp tingle. Behind his back, students secretly called him “Cheap Wang.” But Chu Feng knew that two months later, after graduation, everyone would only look back and remember him fondly. By then, he would be “cheap no more.”
Wang Jian walked to the podium, his sharp gaze sweeping the class. Everyone lowered their heads under the weight of his aura. “You got your test papers back last week, right? Are you all satisfied with your scores? Not a single full mark in the entire class! If I were you, I’d be too ashamed to eat.”
He taught math. Last week’s exam had been tough, and only Chu Feng solved the final question correctly. Looking at his prized student, Wang Jian’s stern expression suddenly softened into a smile. “Take out your papers. Since we have time, Chu Feng, come up and explain the last problem to everyone.”
No one dared lift their head under Wang Jian’s authority—until Chu Feng stood. Then, all eyes turned toward him. With the test paper in hand, he prepared to go to the podium. But since he sat inside, he needed to pass by Shen Chenxi.
At that moment, Shen Chenxi stood to give him space. With this legitimate excuse, everyone’s gaze fell on her. Not only the boys, but even the girls couldn’t help watching. As the champion of The Voice, Shen Chenxi had already gained a measure of fame. At Experimental High School, she was a near-mythical figure. Her stunning beauty was enough to dazzle even other girls. Rumor had it that of all her admirers, twenty percent were female.
Chu Feng stepped past her. But in his haste, his right foot caught on the stool. He stumbled forward, nearly falling flat on his face. Gasps echoed through the classroom. Even he thought he was about to take a hard fall.
At the last moment, a hand grasped his wrist, steadying him.
Using that support, he managed to keep his balance. When he looked up, he realized he was holding Shen Chenxi’s wrist.
There were fifty-six students in the class. At least fifty liked Shen Chenxi. Most, like the bookish Shen Shuanglong, kept their feelings buried deep, never daring to confess. But there were always the bold ones—like rich second-generation Wang Guangju.
His family owned a chain of supermarkets, with assets worth over 100 million yuan. His privileged background had given him confidence, and since freshman year, he had confessed to Shen Chenxi repeatedly. By their third year, he had confessed more than ten times—yet every time, she rejected him.
Now, seeing his goddess’s wrist held by Chu Feng—the infamous bootlicker—Wang Guangju leapt up furiously. “Chu Feng, have you lost your mind? How dare you touch Chenxi in front of the teacher!” You are reading on novelping.com, the official source.
Chu Feng had stumbled on his injured right leg. Although the swelling in his ankle had mostly healed, the sudden jolt still hurt. He rose on tiptoe, frowning slightly as he released her wrist.
Wang Guangju had long disliked Chu Feng for monopolizing the seat beside Shen Chenxi, depriving him of a chance to confess alone. Now that an opportunity presented itself, he seized it eagerly. “Teacher Wang, Chu Feng has always clung to Chenxi. She’s rejected him countless times, but he keeps pestering her. Just now, everyone saw it—he deliberately took advantage of her. I think he should be moved to the back row.”
Since freshman year, Chu Feng had always sat next to Shen Chenxi. While other students changed seats countless times, he never did. The other boys were jealous to the point of grinding their teeth to dust. Hearing Wang Guangju’s suggestion, the class lit up with hope.
But before the teacher could speak, a cold voice shattered their fantasy. “Is Chenxi someone you’re allowed to call like that?”
Shen Chenxi lowered her gaze to Chu Feng’s raised right foot. She knew well that he had been injured because of her. Earlier, he had lied, saying it was nothing. But now, just standing up had nearly made him collapse. Though she said nothing, her heart was touched.
Wang Guangju froze.
Shen Chenxi’s single sentence left him defenseless. As classmates’ mocking eyes turned toward him, he quickly tried to redirect. “Everyone saw it just now—Chu Feng took advantage of a girl!”
Shen Chenxi withdrew her gaze from Chu Feng’s leg and, for the first time, looked at Wang Guangju. Her eyes were cold, without the slightest ripple, as though she was looking at a block of wood or stone. “I was the one who grabbed his hand.”
BOOM.
The class instantly erupted in chaos. Students whispered in shock. “Isn’t Chu Feng the bootlicker? This doesn’t fit the script!” “Shen, the campus belle, is about to become a top star. Since when does she care about classmates like this?” “So if you lick for three years, you’ll win love?” “Nonsense, some have been licking since middle school—six years already—and she never spared them a glance.”
Wang Guangju stood frozen, dumbfounded. He didn’t understand what had just happened. But when he met Shen Chenxi’s calm yet icy gaze, he instinctively lowered his head. Facing the number one campus belle of Experimental High School’s cold disdain was something not everyone had Chu Feng’s courage to endure.
At the same time, Shen Chenxi gently held Chu Feng’s arm. Her eyes were clear as she said, “Chu Feng, let me help you up to the podium.”
In that instant, Wang Guangju collapsed back into his seat, defeated.