“Brother Kun, is this guy really dumb now? Look, he’s still smiling?”
Not long after, Lin Mo was beaten so badly his face was bruised and swollen.
“Stop, stop! Let’s get out of here!” Huang Mao started to panic.
If Lin Mo really turned stupid, the blame might fall on them. Thinking of this, Huang Mao quickly led the group to flee.
Lin Mo got what he wanted—a solid beating.
It hurt like hell!
His face throbbed in pain. He took out his phone to check.
Damn!
His eyes were swollen like a panda’s. His face was covered in bruises, blue and purple all over. His previously handsome appearance was completely ruined.
Lin Mo slowly raised his head.
Wait!
Where were Su Ling and Qu Lili?
He had carefully set this up just so they could witness it.
But now, there was no sign of Su Ling, and Qu Lili wasn’t around either.
That didn’t make sense. Weren’t these thugs here today to bully Qu Lili?
Lin Mo couldn’t figure it out.
“Lin Mo, what happened to you?” Xia Qiang rushed out from the campus and saw Lin Mo on the ground just after being beaten.
“Why did those thugs beat you up? That’s too much!”
“It’s… it’s nothing. Help me up, Qiangzi!” Lin Mo said.
Xia Qiang helped Lin Mo to his feet. “What really happened?”
“Nothing. If you’re my brother, then don’t ask. Just know that I was doing a good deed.”
“You look seriously hurt. Do you want to go to the hospital?” Xia Qiang asked with concern.
“Hospital? No way. The College Entrance Exam is just around the corner. Every second counts!” Lin Mo immediately refused.
Was he joking? Go to the hospital?
If he did that, how would Su Ling see him like this?
When he walked into the classroom and Su Ling saw how badly injured he was, she’d definitely feel sorry and come over to ask him what happened. This chapter was taken from novelping.com without permission.
That would be the perfect opportunity to get closer to her.
“That Huang Mao guy looks familiar. I think I’ve seen him hanging around with Chen Tianyou. Did he send them to mess with you?” Xia Qiang quickly put two and two together.
“Maybe it’s because you’re good-looking, and he felt threatened, so he had them beat you up. Now that you’re all bruised, he’s the best-looking guy in class again. That’s just too much! I’m telling the teacher later!”
“Forget it. No need to stir up more trouble,” Lin Mo pretended to refuse.
“No way! You got beaten this badly. He went way over the line. I have to tell the teacher. When we get to the classroom, I’m reporting it!”
What a good brother!
Lin Mo was truly touched.
No wonder they were best friends. In critical moments, he stood up for him.
Don’t worry, Qiangzi. When I make it big, I’ll give you a company to enjoy life with me!
Then, Xia Qiang supported Lin Mo step by step toward the teaching building.
…
In the classroom.
All the students were quietly reading their textbooks for self-study.
In the third year of high school, everyone had become quite self-disciplined.
Even though Chen Tianyou couldn’t concentrate, he still pretended to read his textbook.
Suddenly, he felt a light tap on his shoulder.
Turning his head, he was surprised to see Qu Lili, who was looking down at him.
“What’s up, Qu Lili?”
“Um… thanks for what you did this morning,” Qu Lili said, blushing.
“Oh, it’s nothing. Just a small favor,” Chen Tianyou waved his hand.
“This water is for you.” Qu Lili quickly placed a bottle of water on Chen Tianyou’s desk, then turned and walked back to her seat.
Su Ling glanced at him and said, “This is the first time I’ve seen you do something good for the class.”
“Really? So you think I did the right thing?” Chen Tianyou looked a little excited.
“Kind of. Helping a classmate out is praiseworthy,” Su Ling said thoughtfully, tilting her chin slightly.
“So you’re not mad anymore?”
“Do I seem that petty? I forgot about that small matter long ago.”
“By the way, class monitor, since you’re not mad anymore, there’s something I’m not sure I should say.”
Su Ling tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear, “Go ahead.”
“Class monitor, look, my grades are hopeless. You know I’m always last in every exam. With scores like mine, no matter how hard I try, I won’t get into a good university. And every time class starts, I just feel like sleeping—no one can change that. If you don’t mind, can I switch seats? I’ll move to the back and leave you alone. That way I won’t affect you.
Also, aren’t you and Qu Lili pretty close? How about I swap seats with her?”
Su Ling fell silent for a moment. She didn’t get angry. Instead, she asked, “Why are you so determined to move? Is it really because of your bad grades? Your grades were always bad before too—why didn’t you mention it then?”
“Well, let’s not talk about the past. I’ve figured it out now. Just because I have poor grades doesn’t mean I should drag others down, right?
Besides, class monitor, you’re aiming to be top scorer. If I make you do worse on exams, I’d feel terrible.”
Chen Tianyou spoke with sincerity and emotion.
“Hmm… you do have a point,” Su Ling nodded.
Hearing this, Chen Tianyou brightened up. There’s hope!
Finally, he might escape from this troublemaker!
“But—since I’m the class monitor, I have a duty to help my classmates. Even though your grades are poor now, if you put in effort, maybe you’ll get into a decent university.
And since you’re my deskmate, I can help you study too!”
Not again, my campus belle deskmate!
Can’t you stop being so kind?
What do my grades have to do with you? Why are you so determined to help me?
Do you really want me to become cannon fodder between you and Lin Mo?
Chen Tianyou had just begun to feel hopeful, but that hope was immediately crushed.
“I’ve got no chance. I’ve already decided. I won’t go to university. You know I’m a Rich Second-Generation Heir. My family has money. Even if I don’t go to university, I’ll still be fine.”
“Chen Tianyou!” Su Ling’s tone turned serious.
“There are only a few months left until the College Entrance Exam. How can you say something like that? Whether you’re rich or not doesn’t matter. What matters is ambition! I don’t care what others say about you, but don’t let me look down on you!”
Facing Su Ling’s intense gaze, Chen Tianyou was left speechless.
She hit him with such righteous words, he didn’t even know how to respond.
Looks like he would have to go talk to the homeroom teacher about dropping out.
Since this method didn’t work, he’d just have to come up with another plan!
There’s no such thing as an impossible task, only people without determination!