The School Beauty from the Next Class Insisted I Confess - Chapter 58

Although she said she didn’t care, Xu Qingfeng was indeed a little nervous. This opportunity was genuinely rare, and for the ten-plus days leading up to the departure, she had been thinking.

It’s not advisable for students to date, but if she could win first place this time and secure the guaranteed university admission spot, then could she confess without any reservations? After all, that would be practically the same as graduating.

Because of this, Xu Qingfeng’s mindset changed. She meticulously read the book the school had issued and initiated specialized training. She categorized several major topics herself and devised corresponding sample essays.

This time, she was determined to win.

However, the atmosphere on the way to the capital was slightly strange.

The school sent a young female teacher named Yu Yi to lead the team, and she sat in the row ahead with Liu Xiao.

Given the advancement of high-speed rail and the fact that time was not pressing, they opted to travel by high-speed train. It takes about six hours to reach the capital, and considering they saved the time spent waiting at and traveling to the airport, it worked out to be similar to flying.

Xu Qingfeng’s seat was next to Xia Yiqiu. For the sake of convenience and safety, they chose first-class seats. The school only reimbursed the teacher’s travel and accommodation expenses, etc., so it was inappropriate for the teachers to choose business class.

Outside the window, the scenery flashed by quickly. Such magnificent rivers and mountains—how could one not love them?

Xu Qingfeng looked at the beautiful scenery outside, but her heart felt rather heavy.

Xia Yiqiu beside her was chatting lively with someone on her phone, occasionally letting out a light laugh.

Could it be her secret crush?

Little Xu sighed. Little Xu was worried. Little Xu hesitated to speak.

Xia Yiqiu had been scrolling through Moments last night and learned that her cousin, Jiang Er, who lives in Shanghai, was also going to participate in the competition. She was overjoyed. Jiang Er was well-acquainted with her love life and often teased her about it.

And now, they were chatting again.

Jiang Er: Cousin, how about I help you out a bit? Smirk emoji.

Xia Yiqiu: What are you planning to do?

Jiang Er: Don’t worry, leave everything to me. I guarantee you’ll be satisfied.

Xia Yiqiu: No, you have to tell me clearly. What if she misunderstands and it backfires?

Jiang Er: Misunderstanding is exactly what we want. Otherwise, are you just going to keep waiting like this? Let me provoke her a bit. She’ll only take action if she feels a sense of crisis. Proud emoji.

Xia Yiqiu: No, don’t mess around. We’re doing great right now.

Jiang Er: “Doing great?” Are you wearing too many rose-tinted glasses from being too deeply in love? What you two have is mutual flirtation—irresponsible ambiguity. Cousin, you don’t actually like this kind of excitement, do you? Eww, vulgar, contempt emoji.

Xia Yiqiu: Of course not.

Xia Yiqiu couldn’t help but chuckle, but upon thinking about it carefully, her ear tips flushed red.

Actually, what she said made a little sense. Seeing that person get jealous was also quite fun.

Jiang Er: Tsk, disbelief emoji.

Xia Yiqiu: Alright, alright, but don’t overdo it. Watch your boundaries.

Jiang Er: Hahahahahahaha, so you agree after all! Don’t worry, don’t worry. Who am I? The future acting prodigy!

Xia Yiqiu felt a deep sense of unease.

Xia Yiqiu took a few selfies and posted them on a certain app.

Embrace the Autumn Wind: Today, I’m on my way to participate in a competition, and I get to go with the person I like!

The post included a few beautiful photos, but sharp-eyed netizens noticed that there was a person sitting by the window in every picture. Although only a blurry side profile was visible, the aura and vibe clearly belonged to a cool and beautiful young woman.

A Bowl of Cold Herbal Tea: Xiao Qiu, could the person you like be the beautiful girl next to you? Shock emoji.

Throw the Paper into the Trash Can: Question plus one.

Wise King: I think it is.

The comments below were divided, and Liang Hao’s comments didn’t have much impact; most people just assumed they were good friends.

Xia Yiqiu looked at their comments, feeling a bit like she was making an official announcement, and replied with a hint of shyness.

Embrace the Autumn Wind: That’s right, it’s her.

The moment she wrote “her,” the comment section exploded.

A Bowl of Cold Herbal Tea: I guessed correctly, hahahahahaha! Beautiful women should be with beautiful women! Long live the lesbian power! Blessing emoji.

Outrageous Opens the Door for Outrageous: No way, blogger, what you said last time was true? You haven’t won her over yet?

Throw the Paper into the Trash Can: How can this be? Even a great beauty’s charm can’t conquer her? She couldn’t be a straight girl, could she? Heartbroken for the blogger emoji.

Wise King: How is that possible? Don’t worry, everyone, I estimate they’ll be together soon.

Xia Yiqiu found this “Wise King” a bit strange. Why was she so confident? She clicked into her profile and saw, well, this person specialized in shipping CPs (couples), and her interests were quite broad.

In fact, this was a burner account registered by Liang Hao, specifically for shipping CPs, and there were some unspeakable articles liked on it, so naturally, she wouldn’t tell Xia Yiqiu.

Xia Yiqiu looked at the comments, not wanting them to misunderstand further.

Embrace the Autumn Wind: No need to worry. We like each other; she’s just a little bit slow. I’ll work hard. Winky-face emoji.

Throw the Paper into the Trash Can: Relieved. Congratulations, Xiao Qiu. Go hook her! I believe in you, Xiao Qiu.

A Bowl of Cold Herbal Tea: Believe plus one.

Outrageous Opens the Door for Outrageous: Believe plus one.

Embrace the Autumn Wind: Thank you, everyone. I will work hard and promise to complete the mission. Salute emoji.

Hahahahaha. Xia Yiqiu kept laughing, looking at the funny comments.

Because Xia Yiqiu was replying to comments from time to time, and her phone screen protector was anti-peep, from Xu Qingfeng’s perspective, Xia Yiqiu was chatting happily with someone.

“Yiqiu, who are you chatting with? Is it the person you have a crush on?” The words were dripping with sourness.

Xu Qingfeng turned her head and stared directly at Xia Yiqiu’s screen. Although she couldn’t see anything, if looks could fire lasers, that phone would already be a ruin.

“Hahahahahaha.”

Xia Yiqiu burst out laughing at the question. Remembering what Jiang Er said about provoking her, her eyes were full of smiles.

“Guess.”

Xu Qingfeng despaired. Guess what?

So this person really exists!

The exciting events were not over yet.

“Oh, right. When we get to the hotel for the competition, I’ll introduce you to a friend. Her name is Jiang Er. She studies in Shanghai, and she’ll be participating in the competition this time too. You’ll like her.” Xia Yiqiu deliberately did not clarify Jiang Er’s identity.

I’ll like her? Ridiculous. Xu Qingfeng let out a cold laugh.

“Hehe.” The expression on Xu Qingfeng’s face was typically a forced smile.

Xia Yiqiu looked at her appearance and secretly laughed.

Sure enough, Dummy Xu looks the most fun when she’s jealous!

Along the way, Xu Qingfeng leaned against the window, her eyes vacant. Compared to her earlier faint melancholy, she now looked even more miserable.

Since learning about the existence of this “Jiang Er,” Xu Qingfeng regarded her as her biggest love rival.

She was doomed! Where did this Monkey King pop out from, silently snatching her honey pot and leaving bitterness for herself?

No, she must win first prize this time.

Strike while the iron is hot!

She would confess as soon as the results came out.

Xu Qingfeng suddenly cheered up, straightened her posture, and began to review the materials and sample essays she had prepared over the past few days.

She heard that in this final round, the common knowledge questions accounted for a smaller percentage than in the preliminary and semi-finals, only 30 percent, compared to 50 percent in the first two rounds. Therefore, Xu Qingfeng mainly prepared the hot topics. She wrote outlines for stories on every possible theme, so she could directly adapt and expand them in the examination room.

Xia Yiqiu quietly watched her study. She didn’t have high hopes for the award herself.

When they arrived at the capital station, after sitting for so long, their bodies were slightly stiff. They took a taxi to the hotel.

The hotel chosen by the organizer was quite decent—a well-known chain brand, not too expensive, but not shabby either.

The room assignments were the same as their seating arrangements on the train: Liu Xiao and Teacher Yu Yi shared one room, and Xu Qingfeng and Xia Yiqiu shared the other.

Although the two of them had been in the same room before, and Xia Yiqiu had even helped Xu Qingfeng change clothes, still…

Xu Qingfeng didn’t know that!

Little Xu was incredibly shy.

The glass in this hotel was not exactly proper. She felt that the shower room glass was slightly translucent. Xu Qingfeng dared not think any further.

After putting away their clothes, everyone decided to go out and eat some local delicacies like roast duck.

“Qingfeng, Jiang Er is coming later.” Xia Yiqiu was texting someone and incidentally looked up to inform Xu Qingfeng.

Ha. Jiang~ Er~ is~ com~ ing~.

Who cares if she comes? This girl is hateful!

In the hotel lobby, Xia Yiqiu waved into the distance.

“Jiang Er, over here.”

Xu Qingfeng looked over immediately.

Height 1.65 meters, dressed somewhat cutely, moderately clean and pretty.

Conclusion: Not as pretty as me, not as tall as me. A failed competitor. I still have the advantage, Xu Qingfeng constantly reassured herself in her mind.

However, heartbreak occurred in an instant.

“Qiuqiu, long time no see!”

Jiang Er immediately jumped onto Xia Yiqiu, wrapping her arms tightly around her. She had liked her cousin since she was a child and was an inherently enthusiastic person, so the way she expressed her affection was naturally to say it out loud.

Shameless, utterly shameless! How dare this person take advantage of her the moment she arrives?

Xu Qingfeng didn’t feel there was anything wrong with her own usual petting and hugging of Xia Yiqiu. Double standards ran through her life.

That’s different! Yiqiu is special, Xu Qingfeng defended herself again.

“Qiuqiu, did you miss me? I missed you so much. I thought about you every day.” Jiang Er didn’t forget her promise. She said she would help, so she applied strong medicine the moment they met. Even a clingy person like herself rarely spoke this mushy.

Today, for her cousin’s happiness, she, Jiang Er, was going all out.

Xu Qingfeng’s face was now as dark as charcoal.

The audacity!

Following this, Xia Yiqiu replied, “I missed you.”

For the first time, Xu Qingfeng felt that life was so difficult.

She could only put her hand on Jiang Er’s arm and pull her down forcefully, saying earnestly, “Student, please come down quickly. That’s dangerous.”

Is it dangerous? Maybe. But Xu Qingfeng really didn’t know what else to say.

“Jiang Er, this is my good friend, Xu Qingfeng, the one I told you about.”

“Qingfeng, this is Jiang Er.”

Hmm, I’m a “good friend,” she’s not. You introduced me to Jiang Er. You really tell her everything!

Are you two chatting every night? So, when you were chatting with me, you were also chatting with her.

“Hello, Student Xu.” Jiang Er was the first to extend her hand.

“Hello, Student Jiang.” She really didn’t want to shake hands. Xu Qingfeng wanted to devour her right now. She forced a smile to shake hands.

But the other two seemed completely unaware of Xu Qingfeng’s abnormality. They remained sweet and affectionate.

Xu Qingfeng watched as Jiang Er jumped down, and then saw their hands, which immediately clasped together again after separating. Her shattered heart sank to the bottom.

After Liu Xiao and Teacher Yu Yi came downstairs and introductions were made, the group found a Peking Duck restaurant for dinner.

Throughout the meal, Xu Qingfeng felt a blockage in her heart, a stifling discomfort.

Even Liu Xiao asked her concernedly, “Student Xu, you don’t look very well. Are you feeling sick?”

“I’m fine, I’m perfectly fine.” Xu Qingfeng gripped her chopsticks tightly, staring intently at the fawning Jiang Er.

“That’s good.” Liu Xiao continued eating. This restaurant was quite authentic and delicious.

Xu Qingfeng, however, couldn’t swallow her food.

“Qiuqiu, here, I’ve wrapped this up for you. Hurry and try it, ah—.”

Jiang Er stuffed a wrapped piece of roast duck into Xia Yiqiu’s mouth. She glanced at Xu Qingfeng, who looked like a judge with a black face, and felt extremely smug.

That’s right, that’s it.

Xia Yiqiu felt things were getting a bit excessive. Furthermore, Jiang Er kept serving her too much food, and she couldn’t finish it.

Just as she was about to stop Jiang Er, who knew that Xu Qingfeng reacted at that moment? She couldn’t fall behind.

Xu Qingfeng also went to wrap roast duck for Xia Yiqiu. “Yiqiu, come on, ah—.”

Xia Yiqiu looked at her hopeful eyes and couldn’t refuse, so she ate it.

Seeing her eat it, Xu Qingfeng instantly looked superiorly at Jiang Er.

See? With your petty tricks, Yiqiu still likes me the most.

Hehe, Jiang Er’s interest was piqued.

She quickly wrapped another one.

“Come, ah—.”

Xia Yiqiu wanted to refuse, but roast duck from Xu Qingfeng’s side also arrived.

Although she liked seeing Xu Qingfeng jealous, this was too absurd.

“Okay, both of you take it back. Don’t wrap any more. That’s enough.”

Xia Yiqiu genuinely didn’t want to eat any more. It would be an achievement just to finish what Jiang Er had already given her.

Hmph, Xu Qingfeng turned her head.

Why didn’t you refuse when Jiang Er gave you so much? I only wrapped one, and you stopped me.

Do you like her that much!!!

Of course, the other two people at the table were chatting happily and paid no attention to the three of them.

Liu Xiao had put a lot of effort into this competition. The competition was tomorrow, and she was still asking the teacher questions and discussing points of note, striving to do her best. And Teacher Yu Yi, facing such an eager student, naturally spoke freely and comprehensively.

The teacher and student created a harmonious scene.

Xu Qingfeng swallowed a bellyful of resentment. Just you wait, I’ll confess as soon as I get the first prize.

As the saying goes, a passionate woman fears a persistent woman. I’ll stick to her relentlessly from now on, and proximity gives me the advantage.

Jiang Er is definitely going to lose.

Xia Yiqiu can only be my girlfriend!

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