Chapter Fourteen: The Dashing Cousin?

As dusk settled, the school bell rang punctually, echoing throughout the campus.

The younger students chatted and laughed as they left their classrooms, while the beleaguered senior graduating class faced another evening study session until eight o’clock…

Inside the classroom,

Clusters of boys and girls sat together, enjoying their dinner, the atmosphere lively and cheerful!

Only Tang Wangge sat alone at her desk, quietly nibbling on dry, hard bread and a one-yuan sausage.

"Wangge, you’re eating those nutrient-poor things again!"

Accompanied by Ling Fei’s gentle, slightly helpless voice, a thermal lunchbox was suddenly pushed in front of Tang Wangge.

“My mom specially brought some extra food over, she said to eat it with you!”

"Ling Fei, please thank your aunt for me! She’s so kind!"

Looking up and seeing Ling Fei’s crescent-shaped smiling eyes was like a beam of light piercing through the darkness, suddenly illuminating Tang Wangge’s world.

Lowering her head to hide the tears welling at the corners of her eyes, she hurriedly packed away the bread and sausage, then pulled Ling Fei down to sit beside her, feeling restless and uneasy.

“I thought you might be upset because of what happened today…”

“Upset and afraid I’d get dragged into trouble with you later, so you’d ignore me and cut ties?” Ling Fei leisurely opened the lunchbox. “Though I’m timid, I wouldn’t do that! Tang Wangge, don’t forget—we are the best sisters in the world! I’m not afraid of getting involved; I only blame myself for not being strong enough to protect you from that scumbag Song Jing!”

“Ling Fei…”

“Alright, alright, I really don’t blame you! Besides, when Song Jing tried to hit me, you were the first to rush over and kick him away! I should be thanking you for saving me!” Ling Fei thoughtfully stuffed a large chicken drumstick into Tang Wangge’s hand. “Eat quickly! My mom’s cooking is delicious!”

“Thank you, Ling Fei!”

Clutching the drumstick, Tang Wangge hugged Ling Fei tightly, overwhelmed with emotion, tears streaming down her face.

“All right, all right~”

After some comforting, Tang Wangge’s spirits finally lifted, but seeing Ling Fei again, she noticed lingering concern.

“But… Wangge, Song Jing’s family really does have connections. Your uncle is greedy and afraid of power—if he goes to the office, might he be persuaded to drop this with just a few words?”

“No way, this matter can’t be brushed aside.”

Tang Wangge shook her head firmly. “Song Jing has bullied others repeatedly, and this time he involved you! Letting him off lightly would only help the wicked, making him more arrogant and tyrannical! And don’t worry—this time it’s not my aunt and uncle coming, so Song Jing shouldn’t be able to threaten them so easily!”

“Not your aunt? Then who will act as your guardian to meet the teachers?” Ling Fei asked, knowing well Tang Wangge’s family situation.

“I called on…”

She couldn’t very well say she’d asked a spirit to act as her guardian.

As Tang Wangge pondered how to phrase it, a sudden uproar sounded from the corridor!

“Oh my gosh! Dreams really do come true! I just saw the handsome guy from the manga walk out in person!”

“Seriously, he’s stunning enough to break dimensions!”

“Come quick! This chance won’t come again!”

The class’s self-appointed loudspeaker rushed in, shouting excitedly.

“I’m going to check it out!”

“Is it real? So exaggerated!”

The girls in the class buzzed with excitement, and many of the boys eagerly pressed against the door and windows to peer into the hallway.

“Wangge, Wangge! Let’s go see!”

Ling Fei could no longer sit still; she grabbed Tang Wangge’s arm and dashed out.

“Hey, hey, my drumstick!”

“Be careful, don’t get my drumstick dirty!”

Tang Wangge held the greasy hand high, tightly biting the chicken drumstick, fighting her way through the crowd to the front.

In truth, her eyes were fixed solely on the drumstick’s allure, but since she had been dragged out, she leaned against the doorframe to catch a glimpse of the spectacle.

Just one look was enough.

Tang Wangge stood dumbfounded, rooted to the spot.

Under the dim yellow lights in the corridor, a tall, slender figure strode toward them.

Broad shoulders and a narrow waist were wrapped in a sharply tailored black suit.

His slightly curly black hair was casually tied back, framing a face pale and translucent like polished jade.

His long eyebrows extended to his temples, eyes deep and luminous, a high nose bridge, and gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose! His lips pressed in a slight pout, giving off a detached and cold aura.

So aloof, so proud, with an extraordinary presence!

Absolutely the domineering CEO type!

No wonder he could captivate countless young girls blossoming with first love!

Damn Zhao He!

She had only asked him to dress up properly, not to look like a wealthy spendthrift in full extravagant glory!!

“So, so handsome…”

“What’s he here for? Could he be some teacher’s boyfriend!?”

The students speculated eagerly.

Ling Fei, unable to contain her excitement, squeezed Tang Wangge’s arm tightly.

After a long moment of silence from Tang Wangge, Ling Fei turned to look at her and saw her face flushed red, tears shimmering in her eyes.

“W-What’s wrong, Wangge? Did I hurt you when I squeezed?” Ling Fei quickly released her grip, startled.

“It’s nothing, I just have a bit of muscle pain! Ha, haha! Muscle pain, haha!” Tang Wangge swallowed the chicken meat with tears, laughing and crying in a daze…

Damn it…

Zhao He was decked out in thousands of yuan worth of designer brands from head to toe!

She probably spent nearly all the little money left in her account!

As Tang Wangge mourned her lost funds, Zhao He noticed her.

He raised the corner of his mouth and waved toward her. “Little Wangge!”

Li-little… little Wangge!?

The moment he called her by such an intimate nickname, everyone, including Ling Fei, turned in disbelief to look at Tang Wangge.

He actually knew her!?

“Cousin!”

Under the intense gazes, Tang Wangge forced a smile, clearing her throat as she stepped forward and introduced him to Ling Fei, “He’s my… aunt’s son, my cousin! My aunt and uncle are busy, so my cousin is here to represent them in meeting the teachers!”

“Why didn’t you ever tell me your cousin was this handsome!” Ling Fei’s eyes sparkled uncontrollably.

“Handsome, huh? He’s okay, haha! Maybe he suddenly got good-looking only these past two years—he used to be really ugly!” Tang Wangge laughed nervously, grabbed Zhao He’s sleeve, and hurriedly turned to run off.

“I’ll take my cousin to the teacher’s office first!”

As Tang Wangge left, the girls in the class immediately swarmed Ling Fei. “Ling Fei! I’ll give you all my snacks, just tell me! What’s up with Wangge’s cousin…”

“I don’t know, I really don’t know…” Ling Fei crouched helplessly in the corner.

Zhao He’s appearance stirred quite a commotion among the classmates and caused a huge ripple with the teachers.

Originally, only Teacher Cao was supposed to hold the meeting, but now all the teachers from the class advisor’s office had brought chairs and gathered around.

They called it a joint effort to handle a serious incident.

In truth, every one of them had hearts aflutter, their eyes never leaving Zhao He’s handsome face and imposing figure!

“How old is Wangge’s cousin this year? Where does he work? Is he married?”