Chapter 9

"Boss, why are you standing at the classroom door and not going in?" When Yuan Chuling carried a desk and chair to the door of Class 10, he noticed Tang Xiu quietly standing in the corridor, not entering the classroom. Curious, he spoke up.

"Given Old Autumn Tiger's character, he must have been eager to read out the disciplinary notice as soon as it was issued. I reckon Class 10 doesn't even know I'm coming, so I thought I'd wait for Teacher Han to arrive before going in. Entering now would disturb everyone's studies," Tang Xiu replied, seeing the desk and chair in Yuan Chuling's hands, his face full of surprise, but he still answered Yuan Chuling's question.

"Studies?" Yuan Chuling glanced through the window at the classroom, and immediately laughed. "What a joke! Do you think Class 10 is an elite class? Look at how they're all making a fuss, they seem to be hoping we'll go in and play with them!"

As soon as Yuan Chuling finished speaking, he wanted to push the door open.

"Fatso, I appreciate your concern, but you should go back. Class 5 is the best place for you. Coming here will only ruin your future," Tang Xiu put his arm around Yuan Chuling's shoulders, his face earnest.

"No way! I heard these guys in Class 10 are lawless devils. I'm afraid you'll be at a disadvantage here, so I have to stay and protect you!" A determined look flashed in Yuan Chuling's eyes. "When it comes to fighting, I've never been afraid of anyone, from childhood to now. Even in the entire Shuangqing Province, I can handle anything."

Hearing Yuan Chuling's words, Tang Xiu couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Yuan Chuling's parents were originally successful businessmen with assets worth hundreds of millions, but Yuan Chuling lived a simple and low-key life, so much so that Tang Xiu almost forgot about this aspect of his identity.

"Fatso, you can join Class 10, but you must promise to focus on your studies for the last three months. No more self-destructive behavior. Otherwise, go back to Class 5 now," Tang Xiu said earnestly after a moment of silence.

Hearing Tang Xiu's words, Yuan Chuling instinctively wanted to shake his head in refusal, but seeing Tang Xiu's serious expression, he had to suppress the urge.

After a long internal struggle, Yuan Chuling looked up and said, "Boss, you're right. It's not that I don't want to study; I just wanted to rebel against my parents. I don't want to ruin my life, and I'm not content with being a poor student. Since Boss wants to make a final push in the last few months, I'll join you in this final sprint."

"Hey, are you two students in this class? Why are you standing at the door and not going in?" Just as Tang Xiu and Yuan Chuling were engrossed in their conversation, a girl ran up to the classroom door, out of breath. She glanced curiously at Tang Xiu and Yuan Chuling and greeted them with a bright voice.

The girl had a short, neat bob cut, stylish and low-key, with a coffee-colored dye that added a modern touch, making her look both fresh and vibrant, and still retaining a student-like charm.

Yuan Chuling's eyes widened at the sight of the girl, and even Tang Xiu was captivated by her delicate features and sunny smile.

The girls in Class 5 either wore thick glasses or had two pigtails, and due to the academic pressure, they looked dull and lifeless. They wouldn't even think of dyeing their hair or greeting someone proactively.

"Hello, beautiful. I'm Yuan Chuling, and this is my good friend Tang Xiu. We used to be in Class 5, but from today, we're classmates," Yuan Chuling, after a moment of daze, quickly extended his chubby hand to the short-haired girl.

"I transferred here a month ago. My name is Cheng Yanan. Nice to meet you," Cheng Yanan smiled warmly and extended her hand to Yuan Chuling.

"You must be waiting for the teacher. I'll go in first," Cheng Yanan waved at Tang Xiu and then reached for the door.

Seeing Cheng Yanan's action, Tang Xiu's heart leaped to his throat.

After his soul was restored, Tang Xiu's senses and brain functioned far better than an average person's.

Tang Xiu clearly noticed that when he arrived at the door of Class 10, all the students inside were looking at him with excitement, as if he were their prey, which made him wary.

Tang Xiu stood by the window for a moment, and his superior hearing picked up all the whispers in the classroom, giving him a vague idea of what was happening.

It turned out that the students of Class 10 had set a trap above the classroom door with a broom and a dustpan. Whoever pushed the door open would be hit by the broom and dustpan.

Knowing about the trap, Tang Xiu naturally wouldn't fall into it. He stood outside the classroom, waiting for the teacher to arrive, and also to see how the students would react when the teacher came.

When Cheng Yanan arrived, Tang Xiu heard suppressed cheers from inside the classroom, and the students' faces showed excitement and anticipation. It was then that Tang Xiu realized the trap might have been set for Cheng Yanan.

"Cheng Yanan, do you often arrive late to class?" Tang Xiu, not wanting Cheng Yanan to be hit by the broom and dustpan, deliberately interrupted her action.

"Why do you ask that?" Cheng Yanan's hand paused, and she looked at Tang Xiu with curiosity.

The next moment, Cheng Yanan's face showed realization. She took two steps back, lifted her long, slender leg, and kicked the classroom door with a powerful kick.

With a dull thud, the door swung open, and the broom and dustpan fell to the ground, sending dust flying everywhere.

When Yuan Chuling saw the broom and dustpan scattered on the floor, he was stunned and sucked in a breath, secretly glad he hadn't pushed the door open.

"Damn, these guys in Class 10 are really devious, playing such a big trick," Yuan Chuling muttered after a moment of shock.

Tang Xiu's gaze remained fixed on Cheng Yanan, as her reaction was completely unexpected. The way she lifted her leg and the arc and force of her kick left Tang Xiu impressed.

"Tang Xiu, Yuan Chuling, you don't need to be afraid. This trap was set for me, not for you," Cheng Yanan smiled, seeing Tang Xiu and Yuan Chuling's stunned expressions, and reassured them. "You two are great, and I'll look out for you in class."

With that, Cheng Yanan strode into the classroom.

Tang Xiu clearly heard sighs of disappointment from the classroom after Cheng Yanan successfully avoided the trap. Then, a few students quickly cleaned up the broom and dustpan at the door, as if nothing had happened.

Just as the students in the classroom settled down, a rhythmic "tap, tap" sound came from the corridor, clearly someone in high heels approaching.

Following the sound, a woman dressed in a typical professional style was walking toward Class 10. She wore a black and white checkered short-sleeved shirt, revealing her snow-white arms, a light pink pencil skirt, and shiny stockings.

The woman had long, straight hair that flowed gracefully, an oval face that was a perfect beauty, a smooth forehead, and skin as white as snow. Her deep, captivating eyes were framed by long, straight eyebrows, her nose was straight, and her lips were beautifully curved, soft and inviting, with a pointed, round chin. In short, she had a flawless face.

If Cheng Yanan's beauty was like a plum blossom, elegant and proud, then this woman was like a violet, elegant and noble, low-key yet stunning.

"Tang Xiu, you came so quickly. I was planning to pick you up from Class 5 after this class," the woman said with a smile, her voice as sweet as a nightingale.

"Teacher Han, hello!" Hearing Han Qingwu's greeting, Tang Xiu snapped out of his daze, his face blushing as he greeted her.

Tang Xiu wasn't staring at Han Qingwu because of her beauty, but because her face resembled his beloved in the immortal realm, causing him to momentarily lose focus.

If it weren't for the fact that Han Qingwu had no trace of spiritual energy, Tang Xiu would have thought his beloved from the immortal realm had followed him to Earth.

"Tang Xiu, the principal's office and the grade group have communicated with me about your situation. If you don't mind Class 10, you'll be spending the next few months with Teacher Han," Han Qingwu seemed pleased with Tang Xiu's reaction, her smile growing wider.

"Please take good care of me, Teacher Han," Tang Xiu quietly gazed at Han Qingwu for a moment, then adjusted his emotions.

Tang Xiu felt that Han Qingwu's attitude toward him was overly enthusiastic, but he couldn't recall any previous interactions with her. The resemblance to his beloved in the immortal realm made him feel uneasy, so he chose to avoid the situation.

"Tang Xiu, you're too polite. I entered Star City No. 1 High School with the best score in the city, and I'm counting on you to create a miracle for me in the college entrance exam," Han Qingwu said gently, not noticing Tang Xiu's discomfort.

Tang Xiu touched his nose and fell silent.

"Teacher Han, Tang Xiu and I are best friends in Class 5. I've also applied to join Class 10. Please accept me," Yuan Chuling, noticing that Han Qingwu's attention was entirely on Tang Xiu, waited until she finished speaking to Tang Xiu before calling out.