Confessing To The School Queen In Front Of The Whole School - Chapter 23

Xia Meng had never paid attention to what Mr. Ji was good at.

In her impression, Mr. Ji was just an old professor who enjoyed reading, newspapers, and playing Chinese chess; she wasn’t concerned with his expertise at all.

But when Tao Yun spoke those words, Xia Meng immediately felt grateful: It’s so great that Mr. Ji is good at physics!

If it weren’t for the physics competition, and if Mr. Ji weren’t good at physics, the only person who would have come back to visit would have been her, not Tao Yun. Then the two of them wouldn’t have been able to eat dinner together, and she would have had to spend a lonely day.

The thought of it made her sad, so Xia Meng ate her meal with a sense of celebration and felt her favorable impression of Mr. Ji increase by several points.

With gratitude filling her heart, Xia Meng said, “Then you definitely have to stay a little longer.”

She couldn’t let her leave tonight; it had to be at least tomorrow!

If it’s inconvenient, we can stay in the same room tonight!

Xia Meng’s mouth was practically watering.

Xia Ning held his bowl, his face full of questions. What physics? What tacit agreement have you reached? Why does she need to stay longer? Have you been keeping secrets from me and watching exclusive paid content?

He couldn’t understand a single word!

No, wait, he did understand physics!

In order to spoil his bad sister’s plans and make her lose her chance to be a ‘sea queen’ (player), Xia Ning had to abandon his own ‘male virtue.’

At the dinner table, he spoke up to the excessively good-looking and terrifyingly composed girl: “Physics? I’m quite good at that too. I’m also going to participate in the physics competition.”

Xia Meng: “…”

Tao Yun: “…”

Speaking of which, Xia Ning was from Liuzhong (Six High), the arch-rival who had snatched the first place in the physics competition from Yizhong (First High) several times.

Xia Meng had completely forgotten this fact.

Her brother had participated in the competition last year, won first place, and it was normal for him to want to participate again this year. With experience, he had a great advantage in winning first place again.

On one side was Tao Yun.

On the other side was her brother.

Xia Meng said, “Bro, why don’t you withdraw from the competition?”

To make way for Tao Yun.

Xia Ning’s eyes widened: “Why?!”

“You’ve already won first place; leave a chance for others.”

Make way for Tao Yun, make way for Tao Yun!!!

Xia Ning really wanted to spit in contempt, but feeling it was inappropriate at the dinner table, he moved his stool back a few steps, spat, and then moved his stool back again: “By what right? If you want to get first place, you have to rely on strength!”

Xia Meng put down her bowl and clutched her head with both hands.

She was utterly despairing.

Maybe she should just give her brother a laxative on the day of the physics competition.

Xia Ning was unaware that his sister was so completely biased against her own family. He snorted twice and picked up his chopsticks.

Tao Yun watched the two siblings bicker, remaining steady as a mountain: “I think Brother is right.”

If you want to get first place, you have to rely on strength.

She didn’t believe she would lose. Tao Yun secretly glanced at Xia Ning but honestly couldn’t see any sign that he was good at physics.

He looked identical to Xia Meng, overly sweet, and his personality was lively and amusing.

He didn’t look like an academic ace at all.

They were indeed siblings, but she preferred the sister. Tao Yun looked at Xia Meng, wanting to reassure her not to worry.

Xia Meng was still clutching her head.

Hearing this, Xia Ning brightened up: “Right? I don’t know what’s wrong with this idiot today. Maybe she’s in the throes of heartbreak and just talking nonsense.”

Tao Yun was no longer composed.

She looked at Xia Meng with amusement: “Oh?”

Heartbroken?

Where did she fall in love and get her heart broken? Tao Yun narrowed her eyes, waiting for Xia Meng’s rebuttal.

The system loved to watch the drama unfold.

Uh oh

D*mn it! Xia Meng looked up in horror. She was only thinking about giving him a laxative; she didn’t actually plan to do it! This Xia Ning, his revenge was so thorough, it was outrageous!

Out of all the people to make an outlandish statement in front of, he chose Tao Yun!

Xia Meng desperately wanted to shout at her brother: It’s her! It’s her! This person is the one your sister confessed to! Please! Stop talking!

But as things stood, Xia Meng felt she was even less able to speak up.

To prevent the matter from escalating and becoming a spectacle for the elders at the next table, she could only wave her hands wildly, nearly flying up herself.

She was not heartbroken.

Hmm, she wasn’t, right? The thought flashed through Xia Meng’s mind, and then she became even more certain! No! Absolutely not! Xia Meng grabbed her brother: “Don’t listen to his nonsense! Can’t even a meal shut his mouth!”

Xia Ning still had more to say.

Xia Meng: “I’ll ask Mom to tutor you later.”

No ‘male virtue,’ eat your food!

Xia Ning: “…”

He ate his meal resentfully. He was clearly doing all this for his sister’s own good! He couldn’t just stand by and watch his sister go astray!

Xia Meng ate without savoring her food.

After dinner, she made an excuse to go to the small vegetable patch, thus avoiding the possibility of her mother asking her to wash the dishes.

It was already dark, and she couldn’t distinguish between the weeds and the vegetables she was pulling up. In short, she was utterly dejected and incredibly conflicted.

She was very happy to see Tao Yun here.

She was very upset that Xia Ning was here too.

She had never disliked her brother this much.

She wasn’t sure how long she had been ruining the small vegetable patch when footsteps sounded behind her. She looked back and saw Tao Yun, who had finished washing the dishes.

It wasn’t like Xia Mom was a person who often did housework.

It was even more out of the question to let the elderly relatives do the work, as it would be completely disrespectful to them. Just as Xia Mom was about to ask Xia Ning to wash the dishes, Tao Yun proactively volunteered to take on the task.

She had originally come here for Mr. Ji’s guidance and to prepare for the physics competition.

Instead, she had spent the entire day doing chores.

Far from feeling that she had wasted time, she was happy to come and find this ‘seedling terminator.’

Only then did Xia Meng see the small vegetable seedlings in her hand. She secretly hid them behind her back, and the thought that she had completely ruined her image in front of Tao Yun made her too sad to speak.

Tao Yun: “You don’t like reading?”

Xia Meng: “…”

Tao Yun continued, her voice devoid of obvious emotion, yet every word was clear: “Terrible grades? Blind? Will lead me astray?”

Stop, please stop.

This was stabbing a knife straight into her heart. Xia Meng clutched her chest, feeling that Tao Yun was being mean right now, actually learning how to tease people.

Tao Yun crouched down next to Xia Meng. Her voice was very soft; if one wasn’t careful, they would miss it.

“Nonsense.”

“Xia Meng studies very diligently, and her grades have improved so much. How could such a hardworking person lead me astray?”

Xia Meng’s ears tingled with a pleasant sensation.

She looked at Tao Yun, who was wearing a smile that seemed to emit a dazzling light.

She was like an angel, a divine being.

The angel, the divine being, smiled slowly.

“So, explain: What is ‘falling out of love’?”

Xia Meng felt that she must indeed be blind, otherwise, how could she see a trace of malice on Tao Yun’s face?

She was utterly submissive: “What falling out of love? Students shouldn’t date early; studies come first!”

Tao Yun let out a cold laugh.

Xia Meng shrank her neck, feeling that the night was a little cold. She changed the subject: “It’s so late now; it’s inconvenient for you to go back. Where are you staying tonight?”

Stay at my place.

Stay with me.

Xia Meng felt her vision had cleared again. She looked at Tao Yun expectantly, sincerely inviting her, practically ready to promise that she wouldn’t snore and would never try anything inappropriate, assuring Tao Yun that she could be trusted.

Tao Yun couldn’t help but tug lightly on the ‘little seedling’: “I’m staying at Mr. Ji’s place. His daughter’s room has always been empty.”

“…Oh.”

She was so disappointed.

She thought for a moment: “Grandma Ji is a very nice person.”

When she was little, Grandma Ji would always give her a few pieces of candy. It wouldn’t be a problem for Tao Yun to stay there.

Xia Meng felt relieved for Tao Yun.

She’s quite considerate of me? Tao Yun smiled.