Chapter 26

Since Chen Fan defeated Si Yingxia, many people's attitudes towards Chen Fan have quietly changed. Many who used to be at odds with Si Yingxia now gradually revolve around Chen Fan, forming a circle. Since that failure, Si Yingxia has been silent and taciturn, which has made his supporters very anxious.

After all, Chen Fan is only better at fighting than Si Yingxia. Apart from Taekwondo, Si Yingxia excels in basketball, sports, studies, piano, and even appearance, all of which surpass Chen Fan. Therefore, he still has many supporters.

One day, after the school team training, Yang Chao patted Si Yingxia on the shoulder and said, "I see you've been a bit distracted lately. What's wrong?"

Si Yingxia forced a smile, still thinking about how to defeat Chen Fan.

Ji Xingyu, standing nearby, said indignantly, "Isn't it because of that transfer student in our class? He was very arrogant in the Taekwondo gym. Not only did I lose to him, but even Big Brother Si did. Now that guy is strutting around the class, and no one dares to provoke him."

The other school team members gathered around, surprised, "So the rumors are true, Si Yingxia really was defeated by a transfer student!"

"Ji Xingyu, I heard you were kicked down with one kick that day?"

"Go away."

Ji Xingyu loudly rebutted, "Big Brother Si and I were just a bit careless and got caught off guard. If we fight again, it's not certain who will win."

He really felt that he lost unfairly, passing out before he could react. He didn't see the subsequent fight between Chen Fan and Si Yingxia, so he believed the gap between them wasn't that big.

Chang Wen said coldly from the side, "Ji Xingyu is right. If we fight again, it's not certain who will win! Besides, he's just a thug who knows how to fight. In terms of studies, family, and appearance, how can he compare to Yingxia?"

The cheerleaders who came to cheer on the team nodded in agreement. To them, a thug who only knows how to fight and the handsome, intelligent Si Yingxia were incomparable.

Si Yingxia spoke for the first time, "Chen Fan is indeed much stronger than me, but I don't believe I'm inferior to him in other aspects."

Seeing Si Yingxia respond, Chang Wen immediately smiled and encouraged him, "That's right, how could you lose to him?"

"Tomorrow is the welcome party. When you perform as the finale, show everyone your best and crush that guy's arrogance."

Encouraged by Chang Wen, Si Yingxia's eyes gradually brightened, as if his confidence had returned.

Yang Chao, standing nearby, hesitated to speak and finally sighed. Chen Fan isn't just a thug who knows how to fight; he's someone who can match the big shots in Chuzhou like Zhou Tianhao.

But if he revealed the truth now, Si Yingxia's hard-earned confidence might be lost again.

...

That day, Jiang Tanqiu was unusually excited when he came to class, "There's a welcome party tonight, and my goddess Xu Rongfei will definitely perform."

"Welcome party?" Chen Fan was taken aback.

He remembered watching this party in his previous life. At that time, Xu Rongfei performed as the finale, and her solo dance amazed everyone, making her a goddess in the hearts of many.

"Seems like Si Yingxia accompanied her on the piano. After that, the two were hailed as the golden couple in the school, but unfortunately, they didn't end up together, which many people regretted," Chen Fan rubbed his chin.

To be honest, although he didn't particularly like Xu Rongfei, he didn't want her to be with Si Yingxia either.

"Right, it should have started earlier, but the freshmen's military training delayed it for over half a month," Jiang Tanqiu said.

At this moment, Ji Xingyu walked by and sneered, "You still have Xu Rongfei on your mind? She's already in Big Brother Si's pocket."

Jiang Tanqiu looked embarrassed.

He wanted to argue but realized the huge gap between him and Si Yingxia, so he could only sigh in frustration.

Chen Fan smiled, "I heard Xu Rongfei only considers Si Yingxia a regular friend."

Ji Xingyu sneered, "Even if Xu Rongfei doesn't like Big Brother Si, she definitely won't like a transfer student from the countryside like you."

Chen Fan said calmly, "That's not necessarily true."

"Right, who says Xu Rongfei can't like our Brother Fan?" Jiang Tanqiu stood up and loudly rebutted, "You got kicked out by our Brother Fan that day. Want to try again?"

A hint of fear flashed in Ji Xingyu's eyes, and he could only huff and turn away.

Jiang Tanqiu sat down triumphantly.

Chen Fan found it amusing; this guy was trying to save face by calling him 'Brother Fan.'

Because there was a welcome party in the evening, Chen Fan called in advance to take leave, and Sister Ying kindly agreed.

"Quick, quick, my goddess is about to perform." Sitting in the grand hall, the lights were bright, and Jiang Tanqiu watched the stage excitedly.

The host of the welcome party was Chang Wen and a freshman boy. The boy was handsome, and the girl was beautiful, attracting a lot of attention.

Chang Wen said on stage, "Clearly, everyone has been waiting. Next, please welcome our Class 3-2 student, Xu Rongfei, to perform the solo dance 'Swan Princess.'"

After she finished speaking, the audience erupted in applause.

Everyone had been waiting for this finale.

The lights dimmed, and a spotlight shone down on a man sitting at a white Steinway piano. Jiang Tanqiu said sourly, "It's Si Yingxia again. Every time Xu Rongfei dances, he accompanies her."

Chen Fan didn't pay attention and continued to watch the stage. Another spotlight lit up, revealing a woman in a tight-fitting ballet costume.

It was Xu Rongfei, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

As the music began, Xu Rongfei's body bent sharply, then sprang up, transforming into a graceful swan. The entire hall fell silent, and everyone watched the girl on stage move with a mix of admiration and awe.

It wasn't that Xu Rongfei danced exceptionally well, but seeing a classmate perform such a dance was truly astonishing.

Si Yingxia's piano and Xu Rongfei's dance would likely be unforgettable for this year's freshmen.

After the dance, the hall erupted in applause. Si Yingxia also stood up involuntarily, walked to the front of the stage, and took Xu Rongfei's hand. They bowed elegantly to the audience, and the applause grew even louder, with some people shouting, "Together! Together!"

Xu Rongfei maintained her smile on stage but subtly withdrew her hand, and Si Yingxia's eyes darkened slightly.

After the two left the stage, the party was almost over.

Jiang Tanqiu was still not satisfied, "My goddess is truly my goddess. Her figure, her waist, her demeanor, are no less impressive than the professional dancers of the Russian national ballet troupe I saw with my father when I was a child."

"But Si Yingxia is taking advantage of my goddess again. I can't stand it," he said, still indignant.

"Alright, let's go," Chen Fan stood up. Seeing Xu Rongfei's solo dance again, he was already content.

At this moment, a commotion came from the front row, and Jiang Tanqiu's eyes lit up, "Wow, the class president has brought Xu Rongfei to our side."

Chen Fan focused his gaze and saw that indeed, Chang Wen was walking in front, followed by a man and a woman.

The man was dressed in an elegant tuxedo, with a straight and handsome figure. The woman was in a white handmade ballet costume, with a stunning appearance. They looked like celebrities from a TV show.

As they walked, they waved, and a chorus of cheers erupted from the boys and girls.

They were Si Yingxia and Xu Rongfei.

As they walked, they talked, looking very intimate.

Si Yingxia no longer had his usual cool demeanor but smiled warmly. Xu Rongfei seemed amused by what he said and laughed, her face blooming like a flower.

"Damn Si Yingxia, is my goddess also going to be deceived by his pretty face?" Jiang Tanqiu was heartbroken.

"Alright, I'll leave first," Chen Fan didn't want to see Xu Rongfei, patted his shoulder, and was about to leave.

Suddenly, a female voice called out, "Hey, why is our great expert Chen Fan leaving early? Aren't you going to meet the two heroes of the welcome party?"

Chen Fan frowned and turned to see Chang Wen with a cold smile.

At this moment, Chang Wen was enjoying the highlight of her life.

She had just come down from the stage, where she was the center of attention, and her enemy was now overshadowed in front of her. It was like a newly awarded person gloating over a loser.

Si Yingxia also looked at him with a condescending gaze. This party had completely restored his confidence, and the cheers and support of countless fans had inflated his vanity to the extreme.

At this moment, a sweet voice exclaimed, "Chen Fan?"

Then, to everyone's surprise, a soft body rushed over. Chen Fan helplessly opened his arms and felt a fragrant breeze and a soft embrace.

The entire hall fell silent.

Countless people stared in shock at the scene.

Looking around at the surprised faces, the wide-eyed Jiang Tanqiu, and the Si Yingxia who glared at him as if his wife had been taken away, Chen Fan couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"This is going to be a big problem."

PS: Thanks to Squid Xiao Prince for the 588, and thanks to Qian Qian Xing Yu and Devil丨angel for the support. Finally on the list, keep voting for recommendations! O(∩_∩)O

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