Chapter 33 of 100

Chapter 33

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At first, Ding Hao only thought it was a minor incident, but he didn't expect that as soon as he returned to his seat, Cao Zhe also came back to the classroom and deliberately ran up to Ding Hao, saying, "Who do you think you are? Arrogant guy, don't drag the class down later!"

"Damn, how did I drag the class down?" Ding Hao was not willing to back down!

"Your poor grades, isn't that dragging the class down? If I were you, I'd stay away from Xia Lin so as not to affect her studies!"

"Get lost, I don't want to see you!" Originally, when Cao Zhe said Ding Hao was dragging the class down, Ding Hao felt a bit guilty, but it was clear that Cao Zhe was now settling personal scores. It was because Ding Hao had obstructed his pursuit of Xia Lin that he was looking for an opportunity to make trouble over his grades.

"Hmph, if I were you, I'd go home after the exams and not stay here to affect others and the class!" Cao Zhe, seeing that he had attracted the attention of many classmates, became more and more pleased with himself.

"Asshole, how do you talk? So what if my grades are poor? Am I not allowed to live? Besides, it's not even the college entrance exam yet. I can catch up!" Ding Hao originally wanted to say, "My grades are poor, and I'm proud of it," in the tone of Yu Feng, but when he noticed Xia Lin turning to look at him and Cao Zhe, he changed his words at the last moment.

"Catch up? How long? Ha... What a joke!"

"Shut up! What if I catch up?" Ding Hao was also getting anxious. He wasn't afraid of poor grades or the head teacher's scolding; he was just afraid that Xia Lin would ignore him!

"Catch up? How about this, there's a mock exam at the end of the month. Try to get into the top 100 in the grade first!"

"Top 100 in the grade?" Ding Hao thought about it. In the past, he often made it into the top 100. There were six science classes in the grade, with a total of more than 360 students, and most of those who could enter No. 2 High School were top students in the county. The top 100 in the grade could generally get into key universities.

"How about it? If you can't make it, stay away from Xia Lin!"

"Damn!" Su Jin, who was next to Ding Hao, couldn't help but curse. Cao Zhe was too devious. Ding Hao had ranked 250th in the grade at the end of last semester, and now he had to get into the top 150. It was clear that Cao Zhe was trying to make Ding Hao give up and then pursue Xia Lin himself.

In front of them, Ma Zhen poked Xia Lin, "Hey, I envy you so much. They're almost fighting over you!"

"Talking nonsense!"

"Are you deaf? Cao Zhe is clearly after you. Now Ding Hao is in trouble..."

Actually, Xia Lin had heard it too. Recently, Ding Hao had been studying much harder, but getting into the top 100 in the grade was quite difficult. Although she didn't want to date yet, she didn't want Ding Hao to lose heart, and she certainly didn't want Cao Zhe to pester her. The other classmates had also been attracted by Cao Zhe's raised voice.

"Classmates, the head teacher just talked to us, hoping he would take the sports talent test, but this guy is so arrogant, and now he's backing down..."

"Back down your sister! Xia Lin isn't your family member, why are you barking here!"

"Don't talk nonsense, just say if you dare to bet or not! Are you a man?"

"Damn, of course I'm a man! This has nothing to do with Xia Lin! Let's bet on something else!"

"Admit defeat if you don't dare!"

"Are you ashamed? Xia Lin isn't your family member, why are you using her as a bet? And everyone knows how hard it is for me to get into the top 100! If I don't make it, I'll stay away from Xia Lin... You're dreaming! But have you thought about what happens if I do make it? How about this, if I don't make it, I'll take the sports talent test! If I somehow make it into the top 100, you should give up your position as class president, okay?" Ding Hao was also angry.

Cao Zhe was too overconfident. It was just the top 100, right? Ding Hao could work hard and boost his intelligence, and then think of other ways! Of course, seeing Xia Lin's worried look, Ding Hao had to separate the bet from Xia Lin. Ding Hao also hoped Cao Zhe would give up and calm the situation.

"Okay!" As soon as Ding Hao finished speaking, a few mischievous boys in the class started cheering. They also disliked Cao Zhe. Ding Hao's words made sense. Xia Lin wasn't Cao Zhe's girlfriend, so why use her as a bet? If you have the ability, bet on the class president!

After hearing Ding Hao's bet, Cao Zhe hesitated for a moment. This class president position was hard-won, and with the college entrance exam approaching, he was likely to be rated as an outstanding class cadre, which would add points. So Cao Zhe was a bit reluctant. He knew Ding Hao was just bluffing, trying to scare him off. If no one had cheered, Cao Zhe might have just walked away. But now, more and more people were cheering!

"Damn, Cao Zhe, are you a man?"

"Right, you drew the line yourself, why are you backing down?"

"Damn, what a bore..."

"..." The male classmates said all sorts of things. Ma Zhen also couldn't stay idle and stood up from her seat, "Cao Zhe, you want to pursue Xia Lin, right? You won't have a chance unless you beat Ding Hao!"

"Ma Zhen!" Xia Lin blushed and pulled Ma Zhen down.

"Oh oh..." Ma Zhen's words caused a huge stir! Those who were still confused suddenly understood. So, these two were rivals, betting over Xia Lin. This was getting interesting!

"Back down and get lost!" Seeing Cao Zhe's arrogance being suppressed, Ding Hao sat down very satisfied.

"I... I'll bet with you!" Cao Zhe was also forced. He was very reluctant to give up the class president position, but he thought his chances of losing were almost zero. And for the sake of his face, he couldn't back down today!

"Okay! I declare that the bet between Ding Hao and Cao Zhe is effective from today! The results of the monthly exam will decide the outcome." Su Jin, for some reason, suddenly got excited, jumped onto a chair, clapped his hands, and shouted, "I'll be the bookie, anyone want to place a bet? Hurry up and buy!"

Ding... Ding... Since it was the first day of school, the dismissal bell rang quickly! Most of the class rushed out when they heard the bell. After all, many were staying in the dorms for the first time, and they were eager to go to their rooms. Cao Zhe also quickly left. Only Ding Hao, Su Jin, Ma Zhen, and Xia Lin were left in the classroom.

"Ding Hao, what are you doing?"

"Xia Lin, you saw it too, it's not my fault, he started it!" Ding Hao glanced at Xia Lin guiltily, thinking, "I'm helping you." Seeing Xia Lin's angry face, he turned to Ma Zhen, hoping she could help smooth things over.

"Do you have that much confidence?"

"Not really."

"Damn, aren't you giving Xia Lin to Cao Zhe?"

"..." Ding Hao broke out in a cold sweat. This silly girl...

"Ma Zhen!" Xia Lin was also getting anxious. Ma Zhen's words were rich in meaning, implying that Xia Lin was Ding Hao's and that he was using her as a bet... Even Su Jin, standing nearby, was speechless, thinking, "This is a good friend?"

"Classmate Ma Zhen, I think you're misunderstanding. I said if I don't make it into the top 100, I'll take the sports talent test! It's just another test, not a big loss... And there's still some time before the exam, I'll work hard!" Ding Hao originally wanted to say that Cao Zhe was so angry that he bet with him, and that he had nothing to lose. Seeing that Xia Lin was still angry, he took the opportunity to show his determination!

"Damn, is that bird stupid? To bet like this? Is the class president position so worthless?" Ma Zhen muttered after getting a confirming nod from Su Jin.

"Who says not?" Su Jin also didn't understand. To make Ding Hao leave Xia Lin, the bet was fair, but to make him take the sports talent test, what kind of bet was that?

"Xia Lin, why aren't you going to the dorm? Do you need any help?" Ding Hao knew it wasn't good to keep talking about the bet in front of Xia Lin, so he quickly changed the subject.

"Oh, it's fine, we'll go first!" Xia Lin said, pulling Ma Zhen out of the classroom.

"Ding Hao, do you have anything to do this afternoon? Come with us to buy some things!" Ma Zhen suddenly remembered and turned to Ding Hao.

"Oh, nothing, we'll contact by phone later!" Ding Hao knew the girl had nothing to do, just trying to create a fact that he was pursuing Xia Lin. Ding Hao didn't mind! At least this way, he could attract Cao Zhe's attention and stop him from harassing Xia Lin.

"Ding Hao, where are you going?" Su Jin, who had been following Ding Hao, asked.

"To my place?"

"Aren't you commuting?"

"Who said commuting means you can't stay in the school?"

Su Jin originally planned to go to the dorm, but seeing Ding Hao's mysterious look, she followed him to the teacher's apartment that Yang Xinmin had rented for him. This place was far better than the student dorms.

"Boss, how about I move in with you?"

"Get lost!" Ding Hao didn't want to stay in the dorm to avoid distractions and to find opportunities to enter the magical space. Clearly, Su Jin had misunderstood, thinking Ding Hao wanted to hide a beauty!

In the afternoon, Ding Hao went with Ma Zhen and Xia Lin to the market near the school to buy some necessities. Su Jin also tagged along shamelessly. Of course, the most shameless was Ma Zhen, who insisted that Ding Hao was Xia Lin's boyfriend, so he had to pay for everything!

Ding Hao had no problem with it, but Xia Lin was very worried. Four people meant four shares! Even though they were just toothpaste, toothbrushes, and soap, it was still four shares! Xia Lin knew very well about Ding Hao's family situation.

Ding Hao, of course, acted as if it was no big deal. It wasn't much money, which made Ma Zhen very satisfied, thinking Ding Hao was much more of a man than Cao Zhe. That silly bird was actually using millet to court a girl! Su Jin looked at Ding Hao in amazement, like an alien. Ding Hao had changed too much in recent days, and he couldn't adapt.

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