Chapter 14

With the system's interruption, Ning Lan's words just now were not heard clearly by Zhang Qiu. At this moment, he couldn't help but ask, "Lanlan, what did you say?"

"Nothing! I didn't say anything!" This was already embarrassing enough to say, how could she admit it? Ning Lan firmly denied it.

Then she changed her tone and said, "I said, you can't have any ideas about me. Although you are already at the age where hormones start to surge, you should know that I am your little sister. You can't have any dirty thoughts!"

Being caught with his thoughts exposed, Zhang Qiu felt a bit embarrassed. If it were another girl saying this, Zhang Qiu would definitely wish there was a crack in the ground to hide in. But Ning Lan had said she was his little sister, so his face was a bit thicker than usual.

There was no way around it; this was something he had practiced since childhood, after all, the two of them were already so familiar. To say that childhood sweethearts have this advantage, they don't break up as easily as ordinary relationships.

But even if the embarrassment wasn't as heavy, Zhang Qiu's face still turned red.

Then he heard Ning Lan say, "So, only I can hold your arm! If anyone is to take advantage, it must be the lady first!"

"What are you talking about! Lanlan, your big brother is pure." Zhang Qiu finally reacted and firmly rejected the idea.

Although the intimacy of childhood sweethearts is indeed better than that of ordinary friends, it hasn't reached the level of a couple. Joking about it is fine, but if it's made clear, it wouldn't be good, and the atmosphere would change.

Ning Lan smiled and tactfully changed the subject, "Big Brother Qiu, where are we going shopping?"

"I heard that the commercial street outside your school's main gate is famous. Let's go there!" Zhang Qiu said.

So the two of them walked in the direction of Ning Lan's school, No. 2 High School. Along the way, they couldn't help but chat. Ning Lan, being a studious person, naturally asked about his grades.

But since high school, Zhang Qiu's grades had not improved. Especially in English and math, he found it increasingly difficult to study. This explained why his computer skills were so poor in the past. English and math are the foundation of computer technology, especially math, which is the root of computer technology.

After Sun Shan left, Ning Lan asked softly, "Big Brother Qiu! What are your plans next?"

"Hehe! I recently met a very powerful master, a real hacker. He said I have a lot of talent and gave me a lot of good things. Now my computer skills are very strong. Even if I don't go to college, I won't starve!" Zhang Qiu said half-truthfully, but the confidence in his words was genuine.

The super beauty search device was something that absolutely couldn't be known by others; it was his biggest secret, even from the closest people. Since he couldn't say it, he had to make up a lie.

His computer skills would eventually be revealed, so it was better to attribute everything to his hacker master early on to avoid future trouble. After all, hackers are a mysterious identity, a legend to ordinary people, which gave him the conditions to cover up the truth.

Confident men are the most charming, and this statement is not wrong. Although Ning Lan didn't know how good Zhang Qiu's hacking skills were, she could feel the charm of his confidence. She praised him happily, "Yes, my Big Brother Qiu is the best! He has always been the best since childhood!"

"Hehe, not really! You're making me blush!" Zhang Qiu couldn't handle compliments and showed a simple smile.

But Ning Lan's expression suddenly changed, and she asked a sharp question, "Then why are your English grades still so bad? Computers are based on English, you know!"

Zhang Qiu immediately had a black line on his forehead. Ning Lan's question hit his soft spot! He said with a dark face, "Computer English is different from regular English."

"Hmm, it seems Big Brother Qiu's heart isn't on studying! If your grades were as good as before, wouldn't that be better?" Ning Lan said with some regret.

Zhang Qiu pouted, "What's the use of good grades? Making money is what matters."

"That's not the same. Good grades may not help in a crisis, but they can add to your perfection and make you more attractive to girls!" Ning Lan said.

Zhang Qiu still said disdainfully, "Money can also make girls like you!"

Hearing Zhang Qiu's words, Ning Lan said, "But don't you think girls who like you just for money are vulgar? And, whether or not you can change now, isn't it better for boys to have more drive? Besides, college isn't as precious as it used to be, but it has become a part of everyone's life. If you don't experience college life, wouldn't you feel a sense of loss?"

As she spoke, Ning Lan looked at Zhang Qiu sincerely, "Big Brother Qiu, Lanlan hopes you can be more perfect!"

Zhang Qiu was taken aback. These words seemed to enter his heart, making him think of the "rival" in novels who is both academically and financially successful, and he felt a twinge of pain.

Well, now he has a chance to turn things around. Zhang Qiu silently strengthened his resolve and nodded solemnly, "I will work hard."

"Yay!" Ning Lan cheered, spreading her arms and spinning on the sidewalk like a butterfly, beautiful and charming. It was clear that she was very happy after getting Zhang Qiu's promise.

The two of them continued to chat about their childhood as they walked, laughing all the way until they reached the commercial street near No. 2 High School.

The pedestrian commercial street was originally a narrow alley leading to the school gate, but it was later developed into a bustling commercial street with various stalls and shops.

Zhang Qiu walked through the bustling street, while Ning Lan touched and looked at things here and there, enjoying the pleasure of shopping even without buying anything.

At a stall in the center of the commercial street, four or five tall boys were sitting. One of them held a large bouquet of roses in one hand and a beautifully wrapped gift box in the other.

One of the four or five boys, who was a bit impatient, said, "Why is it taking so long? Ning Lan hasn't returned to school yet!" They were waiting on the path back to the school gate, ready to wait for Ning Lan. Their leader had announced to the whole school a few days ago that he would confess to the class beauty, Ning Lan, today.

At this moment, another person was looking around and suddenly spotted a familiar figure coming out of a boutique. The figure had a cute smile and a pure aura, and even in ordinary school uniform, her youthful charm was hard to hide.

Wasn't this the class beauty Ning Lan they had been waiting for?

So he patted the shoulder of the person holding the flowers, "Boss, your future wife is here!"

His words immediately caught everyone's attention. Especially the person holding the flowers, whose eyes lit up.

Ning Lan also saw the group at this moment, and her originally happy expression turned dark. She whispered in Zhang Qiu's ear, "Big Brother Qiu, remember what you promised me."

Zhang Qiu was just thinking about what he had promised Ning Lan when several tall figures entered his line of sight, one of them holding flowers.

At this moment, Zhang Qiu's mind finally clicked, and a mystery was solved. Zhang Qiu had promised Ning Lan to pretend to be her boyfriend and take her back to school today.

He had been wondering why Ning Lan made this request, but now, seeing these people, Zhang Qiu understood completely. It turned out that someone was going to confess to Ning Lan today, and Ning Lan had asked him to be a shield.

However, these people were all so tall and strong. Was Ning Lan too confident in her Big Brother Qiu? Fortunately, Zhang Qiu was no longer the loser he used to be. With his provincial-level martial arts skills, he was no longer afraid of any street fights.

"Ning Lan, I like you! Be my girlfriend!" The person holding the flowers was very straightforward, using such direct words to confess. Zhang Qiu, on the other hand, was completely ignored.

This scene immediately caught the attention of the surrounding crowd. After all, this was a commercial street near a high school, and most of the people passing by were high school students.

The current environment in the country is very strict about so-called "early love," and it goes without saying. Although many people secretly date, such a public confession in broad daylight is usually a privilege of college students.

Even in relatively open universities, such behavior can attract attention, let alone in a more conservative high school. Instantly, the crowd began to murmur, and those who knew some of the inside story started to point and comment.

"How romantic, confessing on the street."

"Hey! Isn't that the captain of the school basketball team, Cheng Jianwu? He's so handsome! They say he's the son of a big boss and very rich. He's a real rich and handsome guy!"

"I don't know who that girl is, but she rejected Cheng Jianwu. She doesn't look that great, yet she's so arrogant!"

Ning Lan lowered her head, avoiding the intense gaze of the person. The surrounding gazes and comments made her a bit shy.

Hearing the comments in his favor, the person was very pleased. Seeing Ning Lan lower her head, he thought she was shy and believed she had been moved by him, so he also handed over the gift box in his hand.

"This is the latest model of your favorite iPhone. I spent over five thousand on it, take it!" His tone was as if Ning Lan was already his girlfriend.

The appearance of the iPhone once again pushed the atmosphere to a climax.

After a moment of silence, Ning Lan finally calmed down and said, "Sorry, Cheng Jianwu, I already have a boyfriend!"