Confessing To The School Queen In Front Of The Whole School - Chapter 33

“Thank you for your trust, Goddess.”

“But why did you poke my leg…?” Xia Meng cautiously shifted her leg. The spot where Tao Yun had poked her still felt pleasantly numb, and a shameless part of her wanted Tao Yun to poke it a few more times.

Comfortable, captivated.

Absolutely without integrity.

Since her leg lacked integrity, she had to maintain hers. Xia Meng glanced at the Goddess’s legs.

Since summer had arrived, the girls didn’t like wearing trousers; it was too hot. Tao Yun’s two long, slender legs extended from beneath her school skirt, appearing both thin and smooth.

Xia Meng cursed herself silently: Pervert.

And then: I really want to touch them.

The pervert who desperately wanted to touch things on a whim said, “I will definitely take first place!”

Tao Yun, who had already acted on a whim, found this sentence quite familiar.

It seemed she had promised Xia Meng countless times that she would take first place.

She needed to prove some things.

And now, facing Xia Meng’s excited and eager little eyes, Tao Yun nodded.

Xia Meng’s legs weren’t skinny, but they were toned and attractive. When Tao Yun poked them, she felt muscle wrapping around the bone. This girl looked soft and squishy but was actually quite firm.

Tao Yun took a mouthful of rice.

She glanced sideways at Xia Meng again.

Xia Meng was talking to Lin Ruoruo, clearly displeased with Lin Ruoruo’s doubt that she could win an award. Just when Tao Yun expected her to pout and throw a fit like a spoiled child, Xia Meng merely said exasperatedly, “If you’ve got the guts, race me!”

It was quite provocative.

She showed absolutely no respect for Lin Ruoruo’s status as a senior student.

Lin Ruoruo was also provoked, convinced that with her long legs, there was no way she could lose to Xia Meng! And so, on this scorching hot day, the four of them acted like idiots and headed to the sports field.

Even for a post-meal stroll, no one wanted to come here.

Tao Yun narrowed her eyes, looking at the bright red sun overhead, and felt like returning to the classroom.

She looked at Lu Qian. Just going along with their nonsense, not trying to dissuade them?

Lu Qian smiled sweetly at Lin Ruoruo, even adding fuel to the fire with a few comments about not losing, upholding a senior’s dignity, etc. When she saw Tao Yun’s speechless expression, she said, “Isn’t this fun?”

Tao Yun: …

She was disappointed in the senior students of the First High School.

Xia Meng started warming up.

The System was surprised.

You actually look quite proper.

Xia Meng: …

She bent down to touch the ground, quickly pulling her hand back when the temperature of the plastic track burned her slightly. Then, she jogged in place.

I actually have a habit of morning runs.

Before the car accident, Xia Meng was mostly alone.

Her form of entertainment was morning running. The roads were mostly empty in the early morning, and she loved exercising at that time. The air was fresh and cool, and she could hear the birds singing. It was a habit she had maintained for several years.

Otherwise, how could she have easily won several awards in middle school?

Seriously, if she had lost back then, she would have killed herself.

Even if no one expected it at the time, she wouldn’t allow herself to lose!

Xia Meng looked at Tao Yun.

She showed a silly smile. Now, she was even less allowed to lose.

Xia Meng walked over to talk to Tao Yun. She said softly, “Aren’t you hot? You can stand under the tree.”

It was the tone of coquetry that Tao Yun was familiar with.

It was so endearing that it made people feel soft all over, wanting to hug her and rub her all over, relentlessly rua-ing this little leopard to death. Tao Yun casually held down her left hand.

Forget returning to the classroom.

Just be content.

Xia Meng didn’t have a habit of being affectionate with others.

Tao Yun realized that this was specifically targeted at her! How scheming, so subtly manipulative (cha-li-cha-qi)! Yet, Xia Meng looked too adorable. No one thought she was manipulative; they all assumed that this was just how she was.

Even Lin Ruoruo was deceived by Xia Meng’s appearance.

Lin Ruoruo waved her hand. “Come on! Let’s see if I can run you into the ground!”

Recalling the feel of the thigh her finger had touched, Tao Yun thought Lin Ruoruo was courting disaster.

Lost in thought for a moment.

Tao Yun couldn’t restrain her restless left hand, and it spontaneously reached out and stroked Xia Meng’s head. The person whose head was being stroked even looked pleased, swaying left and right with enjoyment.

Tao Yun withdrew her hand.

Xia Meng looked at her blankly. Snapping out of it, Xia Meng got even angrier at Lin Ruoruo: “You just wait for me!”

She absolutely had to vent this anger!

Xia Meng and Lin Ruoruo stood at the starting line.

Tao Yun and Lu Qian stayed under the tree to watch the show.

The two of them counted down together: “Three—Two—One!”

They sprinted out!

The sun was scorching the earth like charcoal, and in the high temperature, the two girls ran with all their might.

If there was no wind, they would create a wind. The sound of the wind whistled past their ears, echoing loudly, and it didn’t seem so hot anymore. So, they ran even harder!

Occasionally, people passing by the field would stop to watch the two girls.

“The Sports Meet must be coming up.”

“Are they starting already?”

They chuckled. Then, a student from the first year recognized Xia Meng and quickly told their companion to go and buy more water, while they themselves ran onto the field with a cold drink, waiting for Xia Meng to finish running.

Condensation formed on the outside of the water bottle and dripped down.

Sweat streamed down both girls’ faces, also dripping down and into their collars. Lin Ruoruo was close to giving up; she held onto a final breath, as this was only one lap.

Running at the beginning felt cool and comfortable.

But when she couldn’t run anymore, it became hot and exhausting—a genuine torment.

Lin Ruoruo thought that at least her time for the first lap was decent.

But when she was distracted and looked at Xia Meng, the other girl wasn’t even breathing heavily; she seemed to be getting excited and picking up the pace—

Lin Ruoruo: Oh right, we agreed on one thousand meters.

She had thought at the time that Xia Meng, with her thin arms and legs, definitely couldn’t run one thousand meters and would probably cry uncle after one lap. She hadn’t expected that after one lap, while Lin Ruoruo gritted her teeth and continued to run, Xia Meng had already pulled ahead.

Lin Ruoruo: …

Xia Meng didn’t notice that she had already left Lin Ruoruo behind; she wasn’t very tired yet.

One and a half laps remained.

It’s so hot.

Then I’ll just run faster.

Xia Meng began to accelerate. Just like countless morning runs, she was immersed in her own thoughts, feeling every part of her body moving. She didn’t hear a burst of cheers—

A crowd had already gathered on the sports field.

Perhaps young people are easily swept up in excitement and foolishness. In any case, under the blazing sun, a bunch of idiots were watching.

Seeing Xia Meng accelerate even after running one lap, they raised their hands: “Go for it!”

Those who joined the crowd later said:

“Woah, six six six Awesome.”

It proved that it wasn’t just boys playing basketball who drew a crowd. Girls running laps did too.

The first-year girl’s friend returned after buying the water, also jogging slightly; she was roasting.

Her friend handed her the newly bought cold drink. The first-year girl swapped out the not-so-cold drink and drank it with her friend. They watched Xia Meng.

The distance from the sports field to the cafeteria was about two hundred meters.

A round trip was about four hundred meters. They had gone to buy the water when Xia Meng had just started running. By the time they returned, Xia Meng had finished running and was waiting for Lin Ruoruo.

Xia Meng was watching Lin Ruoruo, who was a lap behind, smiling silently.

Lin Ruoruo was still running on the field, moving slower than a walk…

Xia Meng asked the System.

Am I awesome?

The System praised wildly.

Awesome! Awesome!

When Lin Ruoruo finally finished running, she was completely out of breath. She wanted to collapse right onto the field, but the ground temperature was too high, so she just said irritably, “Are you even human?”

Xia Meng’s face was flushed, not from fatigue, but from the sun.

Lin Ruoruo was both tired and sunburnt, and she desperately wanted a drink of water.

At this moment, the first-year junior student arrived.

She handed over the ice-cold drink in her hand and said to Xia Meng, “It’s so hot, you shouldn’t train during lunch.”

Xia Meng stood there, at a loss for words.

The first-year junior student looked at Xia Meng, who was the same grade as her but had already made a name for herself in the school, and was a little shy: “I really look up to you; you’re amazing!”

“You had the courage to confess to the person you like in front of the whole school, even though she is also a girl. You fought back against the school’s doubts. You don’t fear difficulties. You are the kind of person I want to be, the goal I strive to chase!”

She grew more excited as she spoke.

“I’ve never dared to talk to you before, but this time I want to tell you, please keep striving! We will all cheer for you!”

“You are the best!”

“A drink for the Big Boss!”

Her friend also chimed in, “A drink for the Big Boss!”

They had bought lemonade, which was sweet and sour, and at that moment, it was incredibly refreshing.

Xia Meng swallowed and let out a puzzled sound: “Huh?”

She had actually become someone else’s idol.

This feeling was somewhat subtle—she subconsciously looked towards Tao Yun under the tree, and Tao Yun was smiling as she watched everything, seemingly proud of her.

It wasn’t Xia Meng’s overthinking; she saw a hint of a manager’s pride in Tao Yun.

Isn’t it often like this in Japanese comics? Your smile can give strength to others, your hard work will be seen, and you will have a group of adoring fans.

The one who helps the protagonist achieve all this is usually the manager.

Xia Meng recalled these tropes.

She really wanted to deny it. No, not at all. I’m just an eighteenth-tier celebrity quickly rising to fame by riding on the coattails of the leading star.

Peh, no, they were all still students now. Why get involved in fan culture? Studying was the most pressing matter. Xia Meng felt her mind had been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the first-year junior student.

She was also only in the first year of high school.

Tao Yun was also in the first year of high school.

The real second-year senior student, Lin Ruoruo, let out a cry for help: “Do I get one?”

The first-year junior student: “…Ah, yes!”

The System:

I guarantee they didn’t think of Lin Ruoruo at all.

Xia Meng and Lin Ruoruo took the water, thanked them for their kindness, and felt that continuing to stand in the sun would turn them into idiots. The winner had been decided, so they might as well go back to the classroom and be lazy couch potatoes.

The classroom had air conditioning; that was the best.

Xia Meng excitedly ran over to Tao Yun and said, “I actually became someone else’s goal!”

Tao Yun smiled as she looked at the water bottle in Xia Meng’s hand, really wanting to go to the minimart and buy another bottle to replace this one. She thought to herself: This person still doesn’t know.

She has always been someone’s goal.

The someone sighed: “You deserve it.”

Xia Meng: “I thought only those who get posted on the announcement board are worthy of being recognized.”

Tao Yun: …

Tao Yun was about to say that she hadn’t been posted on the announcement board either.

Just then, they were passing by, so Tao Yun took a look and saw her headshot there. Only then did she remember that the top student in the grade would be posted on the announcement board.

Tao Yun looked at the other person posted next to her.

The second-ranked student in the grade was a boy.

Tao Yun walked away disdainfully.

Xia Meng followed Tao Yun’s gaze and also saw the boy.

She wasn’t disdainful; she was just wondering if tearing down the boy’s headshot would get her a school warning. Then she thought, since she’d be getting a school warning anyway, it would be more worthwhile, a huge gain, to tear down Tao Yun’s instead.

The System:

Could you please contain your thoughts?

A school warning is such a shameful thing, don’t even think about it!

Tao Yun noticed Xia Meng hadn’t caught up and was already waiting for her, having paused instinctively.

When Xia Meng caught up, she pointed at the announcement board: “I think you look better in person than in the photo!”

Tao Yun: …

Xia Meng continued, “The school must have been worried about misrepresentation, like people mistakenly thinking it’s a beauty pageant list, so they deliberately chose a less attractive photo. The school is so scheming.”

She spoke loudly.

“But with this second-ranked student here, there’s no need to worry about people misunderstanding!”

“How about this, Tao Yun, let me take a photo of you, one so beautiful that people can’t take their eyes off it, and let that be the beauty pageant list!”

That way, the first-ranked and second-ranked students wouldn’t be right next to each other.

It wouldn’t be such an eyesore!