Ch. 11..20

Chapter 11: A Little Compatible

Under Lu Liu's arrangement, not only did Yuan Xiao qualify for the Mathematics competition, but she could also participate in the evening supplementary class to prepare for the upcoming competition.

Yuan Xiao was originally very happy, but when she entered the classroom and saw Yuan Wei and Jiang Yan's unpleasant faces, her mood was not so good.

"Yuan Xiao? Why are you here?" When Yuan Wei saw Yuan Xiao walking into the classroom, she asked in surprise, "Aren't your results very bad?"

When Yuan Xiao heard Yuan Wei's words, she smiled nonchalantly. "What's wrong? I don't have the right to listen to class just because my results are bad?"

"This is not a place for you to fool around. If you want to study, go home!" Jiang Yan originally thought that Yuan Xiao had changed recently and did not pester him much. He did not expect her to still come and cause trouble.

"Do I have to go home just because you want me to? Who are you?" Yuan Xiao glanced at Jiang Yan impatiently and found a seat closest to the podium to sit down.

Seeing Yuan Xiao's abnormal behavior, Jiang Yan was very angry. In the past, no matter how dissatisfied Yuan Xiao was, she would not dare to shout at him. Now, she actually had some hostility towards him. Who knew if this girl was acting to attract his attention.

"Yuan Xiao, why are you talking to Jiang Yan like this? He's right. The candidates for the competition group were appointed by the teacher. You can't come just because you want to." Yuan Wei saw that Jiang Yan's expression was not good and hurriedly spoke up for him.

Yuan Xiao looked at the two people in front of her and did not feel angry. Instead, she found it ridiculous. Why did she not realize in his previous life that these two people looked a little compatible? As expected of the male and female leads in the book.

Just as Yuan Xiao was about to speak, she saw Teacher Lu and the teacher in charge of the competition team, Teacher Gao, walk into the classroom.

"Students, Yuan Xiao was recommended by Teacher Lu to join our competition team. Everyone, let's welcome her!" Teacher Gao said as he sized up Yuan Xiao, who was praised by Lu Liu to the skies.

"Listen to the class attentively. If there's anything that's hard to digest, ask me in school." Lu Liu patted Yuan Xiao's shoulder and left the classroom.

Jiang Yan and Yuan Wei were not the only ones in the classroom who were surprised. After all, everyone who knew Yuan Xiao knew that she was an out-and-out bad student. Yuan Xiao looked at everyone's shocked expressions and was secretly pleased. This is nothing. There would be times when they would be even more shocked in the future!

"Next, I'll distribute the test papers. Everyone, take the test for 20 minutes!" Teacher Gao said as he distributed the test papers.

Yuan Xiao looked at the test paper in her hand. It was much simpler than the questions Lu Liu had given her previously. Thinking of how Jiang Yan and Yuan Wei looked down on her, Yuan Xiao did not want to hide her strength this time. She finished the test paper as quickly as possible and handed it to Teacher Gao first.

Jiang Yan was shocked when he saw Yuan Xiao handing in the paper. Yuan Wei was even more confused.

After Teacher Gao finished marking Yuan Xiao's paper, a look of disbelief appeared on his face. As everyone handed in their papers, Teacher Gao began to announce the results. "Everyone's overall results are not bad, but the students who didn't do as well have to work harder. After all, we're in the competition group, so we have to be more strict with ourselves."

Jiang Yan and Yuan Wei looked very nervous. They were even more confused when they saw Yuan Xiao's relaxed expression.

"The student with full marks is still Gu Chi…"

Hearing Teacher Gao's words, everyone looked at a boy sitting by the window. He had a short buzz cut and looked mature and steady in his school uniform.

"Gu Chi…" Yuan Xiao searched her memory for the boy in front of her. Although his appearance was unfamiliar, his name rang a bell.

"He looks like a top student even at first glance…" Yuan Xiao muttered softly. She suddenly remembered that in her previous life, the top science student in the province who made the news after the college entrance examination was Gu Chi! No wonder she felt that he was familiar. It seemed like she had to build a good relationship with him. After all, he was a god. It would definitely be helpful to her studies.

Yuan Xiao silently made up her mind. Then, she heard Teacher Gao continue, "The other student who scored full marks is the new student today—Yuan Xiao!"

When they heard Yuan Xiao's name, the entire class was in an uproar. Jiang Yan and Yuan Wei's expressions were even uglier. How was this possible? Wasn't Yuan Xiao famous for being a bad student in the entire school?

"Gu Chi, you have to be careful. Student Yuan Xiao's answering speed is much faster than yours!" Teacher Gao said this on purpose, wanting everyone to form a healthy competition.

Yuan Xiao noticed that the boy named Gu Chi was also looking at her.

What the heck! She wanted to cozy up to him, no to be treated as a competitor! Yuan Xiao hurriedly gave Gu Chi a smile that she thought was relatively friendly. Unexpectedly, Gu Chi's expression seemed to become even more unnatural.

 

Chapter 12: Vicious Supporting Actress

Teacher Gao continued to announce the results. The third place was Jiang Yan with 92 points. Yuan Wei was distracted by Yuan Xiao's appearance just now and only got 85 points. She was not even in the top five.

Looking at Yuan Wei's pale face, Yuan Xiao was secretly pleased. You deserve it for saying that my results are bad!

Everyone had their own thoughts about this supplementary session. After class, Yuan Xiao had just walked out of the school gate when she was blocked by Jiang Yan and Yuan Wei.

"Yuan Xiao, I, um… how are your parents?" Yuan Wei asked uneasily.

"Ask them yourself if you want to know!" Yuan Xiao walked around her but was stopped by Jiang Yan.

"What kind of attitude is that?! Yuan Wei is only concerned about them!" Jiang Yan was already dissatisfied that Yuan Xiao had surpassed his results. When he saw Yuan Xiao's bad attitude towards Yuan Wei, he became even more furious.

The confrontation between the three of them attracted the attention of many students who had just finished their evening self-study. Yuan Xiao and Yuan Wei were already celebrities on the school forum. Coupled with the school hunk, Jiang Yan, who wouldn't want to take a few more glances at such an exciting scene?

"Concerned? If you're concerned, why don't you go back and take a look? I think you can't wait to cut ties with them as soon as possible!" Yuan Xiao did not want to hide it in front of them. After all, she was a 'vicious supporting actress'. How could she not do something that would hurt the male and female leads?

"Don't go overboard!" Jiang Yan looked at Yuan Wei, who was about to cry, and shielded her behind him.

Yuan Xiao and Yuan Wei were girls with completely different styles. Yuan Wei had delicate facial features and fair skin. She looked like the kind of soft and weak girl who easily aroused people's desire to protect her. On the other hand, Yuan Xiao had a pair of slightly upturned eyes. Her high nose bridge coupled with her red and full lips made her look like someone who was not to be trifled with.

Therefore, in the eyes of others, Yuan Xiao was bullying Yuan Wei while Jiang Yan was saving the damsel in distress.

"It's really hard to escape from the plot…" Yuan Xiao looked at Yuan Wei, who seemed like she would faint at any moment, and smiled.

Forget it. Let her faint. Yuan Xiao looked at Yuan Wei and continued, "I went overboard? Dad and Mom have raised you for more than 10 years. You clearly know that they don't dare to disturb you now, but you didn't even call them. Stop pretending to be sensible and pitiful!"

Out of concern, the Yuan couple called Yuan Xiao frequently to ask if she needed anything. However, the Shen couple was different. They knew that Yuan Wei had gone to a rich family, so they did not dare to disturb her. They were afraid that the Yuan family would think that they wanted something else.

"I just didn't have the time to…" Yuan Wei's heart ached when she heard Yuan Xiao's words.

Ever since she arrived at the Yuan Family, she had always been afraid of being looked down upon, so she had always been careful. Moreover, the Yuan Family couple liked to call her Xiao Wei. Yuan Wei felt that the Yuan Family couple had always cared about Yuan Xiao. She could always hear Yuan Ming and Sun Li fighting over the phone to ask about Yuan Xiao's well-being, but they were very polite to her. Yuan Wei felt that she was just an imitation of Yuan Xiao.

"Yuan Wei isn't like you. You're like a lunatic. You do whatever you want and don't care about the consequences!" When Jiang Yan thought of the change in Yuan Xiao's attitude towards him, he was also very angry. He walked closer to Yuan Xiao and said threateningly, "You'd better not do anything to hurt Yuan Wei. Just keep to yourself in school. Otherwise, I'll tell Uncle Yuan about you bullying Yuan Wei!"

"I'm bullying her? Alright, since you say so, I'll give you a piece of advice. The two of you better not appear in front of me. I'm a lunatic. I could do anything!" Looking at Jiang Yan's attitude towards her, Yuan Xiao really regretted it. How could he have been blind in his previous life to fall for such a scheming man?

"You!" When Jiang Yan saw that Yuan Xiao was not intimidated by him, his tone became even more arrogant.

There were many students around him, and he felt a little embarrassed. Just as he was about to reach out and grab Yuan Xiao, his arm was forcefully grabbed by someone. A lazy but somewhat ruthless voice sounded from behind him. "What's wrong? Are you trying to fight with a girl?"

Yuan Xiao was also a little surprised to see Fang Yao suddenly appear. However, this person had always been at odds with Jiang Yan. His appearance was a good thing for her.

"Fang Yao?" Jiang Yan staggered after being pushed by Fang Yao. He looked at the boy in front of him who was not wearing his school uniform. He was casual and unruly, but his eyes were like a wolf's, filled with viciousness and hostility.

Jiang Yan was a little afraid of Fang Yao's direct gaze. He asked unhappily, "Why are you being nosy?"

"Nosy? I just can't stand you bullying someone who's outnumbered. Now that the numbers are evened out, what else do you want to say? Or…" Fang Yao stood in front of Yuan Xiao. This time, Jiang Yan and Yuan Wei's expressions turned even worse.

"Brother Jiang Yan, forget it." Yuan Wei tugged at the corner of Jiang Yan's clothes. The boy called Fang Yao in front of her looked a little scary.

Chapter 13: Stop Disgusting Me

Seeing that he could not gain any advantage, Jiang Yan left angrily with Yuan Wei, leaving Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao standing at the school gate.

"This time, you owe me a favor. How about it?" Fang Yao lowered his body slightly. Yuan Xiao did not speak, so he could not tell her emotions.

"No, didn't you dislike Jiang Yan to begin with?"

"No matter what, I saved you. Is this how you talk to your benefactor?" Fang Yao saw that Yuan Xiao did not accept his favor at all and said slightly anxiously.

"If you hadn't appeared, I would have scolded them even worse later." Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao, who was taking credit, and felt that he was a little childish.

"Actually, you liked Jiang Yan so much before. Why are you scolding him so comfortably now?" Fang Yao felt very happy when he thought about how Jiang Yan was so angry that he could not speak.

"Who told you that I like Jiang Yan?" As soon as Yuan Xiao finished speaking, she felt a little guilty.

Her previous fancy confessions probably made all the students in the school think that she liked Jiang Yan. Looking at the teasing Fang Yao, Yuan Xiao continued to explain, "Even if I was blind before, don't use such words to disgust me in the future!"

Fang Yao was very satisfied with Yuan Xiao's explanation. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Yuan Xiao continue, "You're still talking about me. I don't think your taste is good. You like a little white flower like Yuan Wei…"

"Who told you that I like Yuan Wei? Don't disgust me!" Fang Yao was shocked when he heard Yuan Xiao's words.

"If you don't like Yuan Wei, then why do you hate Jiang Yan?" Yuan Xiao was a little puzzled. If Fang Yao did not like Yuan Wei, why did he break up Jiang Yan and Yuan Wei with her in her previous life? It couldn't be just for fun, right?

"I don't need any reason to hate Jiang Yan! Also, Yuan Xiao, listen carefully. I, Fang Yao, have never had bad taste. I don't like girls who are pretentious. Girls who are worthy of me have to at least…" At this point, Fang Yao's gaze stopped on Yuan Xiao for a moment. His expression suddenly became unnatural. Fang Yao explained embarrassedly, "No girl is worthy of me!"

"Narcissist, stay single forever!"

Yuan Xiao looked at the young man's young and tender face in a daze. Under the warm orange sunset, the young man's face was slightly red, and his entire body was covered in a gentle halo.

Indeed, many things were slowly changing. Yuan Xiao's relationship with her biological parents was not as distant as in her previous life. Instead, they were very harmonious.

Her grades had also been improving. Compared to her previous life, her classmates' attitude towards her had also changed. Her relationship with Fang Yao was not as confrontational as in her previous life.

Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao were fooling around as they walked. The setting sun elongated their shadows. Yuan Xiao did not know if it was because he had just helped her, but she felt that she was in a good mood when interacting with Fang Yao, despite his foul mouth.

The mathematics competition had quietly arrived. Although Yuan Xiao felt that there was nothing wrong with him, he could not help but feel a little nervous.

Lu Liu had tutored Yuan Xiao a lot, and she had also taken a lot of video lessons under the supervision of the System. However, perhaps because Yuan Xiao had been a bad student for too long in her previous life, she was still a little nervous when she walked to the entrance of such an official examination hall.

Yuan Xiao took a few deep breaths and silently clenched her fists to cheer herself on. Just as she was about to enter the examination hall, she saw Fang Yao leaning against the corridor. He seemed to be waiting for her.

"Fang Yao? Why are you here?" Yuan Xiao had a good relationship with Fang Yao recently, so she took the initiative to greet him.

"I'm here to see if you're nervous." Fang Yao smiled. When he saw Yuan Xiao cheering herself on just now, he felt that she was very cute.

"I'm not nervous!" In front of Fang Yao, Yuan Xiao would not let him look down on her.

"Alright, alright. Why would our little genius from First Middle School be nervous? Do your best! I'll wait for you outside the examination hall. I'll reward you when you're done!" Fang Yao smiled mysteriously at Yuan Xiao.

"Alright!"

Yuan Xiao walked into the examination hall under Fang Yao's gaze. Fang Yao's smile made Yuan Xiao a little absent-minded. Perhaps it was because of his appearance, but Yuan Xiao's nervousness was completely gone.

As expected, Yuan Xiao's exam went perfectly. Other than the last question, which she was not confident about, the other questions should not be wrong.

As soon as she left the examination hall, Yuan Xiao saw Fang Yao waiting outside.

Chapter 14: My Candy

Fang Yao's figure was well proportioned. Coupled with his exquisite facial features, he would be the focus of everyone's attention anywhere. Many girls around Fang Yao deliberately stopped in their tracks and were eager to talk to him. However, Fang Yao acted as if he could not see anyone else. When he saw Yuan Xiao walk out of the examination hall, he waved at her and strode over.

"This guy really has the capital to be narcissistic…"

Yuan Xiao smiled when she saw Fang Yao walking over. She stretched out her hand and asked, "Where's the reward?"

"Looks like you did well," Fang Yao said as he reached into his coat pocket.

"Of course… Huh?" Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao's open hand in front of her. His palm was filled with colorful candies.

"Is this the reward you mentioned?" Yuan Xiao looked at the colorful candy and did not know how to react.

"I've prepared many flavors. Which one do you like?" Fang Yao looked at the curious students around him and was a little embarrassed.

Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao's slightly red ears and felt that this kid was quite cute when he was not against her. She casually took a lemon-flavored candy and said to Fang Yao, "This is good. Thank you!"

"Lemon flavor…" Fang Yao memorized it quietly. He looked at the handful of candy left in his hand and stuffed some into Yuan Xiao's hand. "I'll give them all to you. You haven't had lunch yet, right? I…"

"Yuan Xiao!"

Fang Yao's words were suddenly interrupted. A tall boy with a buzz cut walked towards Yuan Xiao from afar.

"Gu Chi?" Yuan Xiao was also a little surprised. After all, this top student was usually cold and rarely spoke to her.

However, for her studies, she must not offend the genius. Yuan Xiao was about to step forward when Fang Yao grabbed her sleeve.

Yuan Xiao stole a glance at Fang Yao. This guy was still smiling just now. Why did his expression change so quickly?

"Yuan Xiao, did you solve the last big question just now!" Gu Chi did not notice the boy with an unfriendly gaze beside Yuan Xiao at all.

"Oh, I did it, but I'm not sure if it's correct or not." As expected of a top student, he was talking about academics the moment he spoke.

"Can you write down the steps to solve the problem!" Gu Chi looked anxious. He had asked many students who usually had good results, but none of them had solved the last big question. Although Gu Chi had also solved it, he was also a little uncertain.

"Alright." Yuan Xiao was about to take out a pen and paper from her bag when Gu Chi handed them over.

A top student's thirst for knowledge was really urgent.

Yuan Xiao rewrote the steps of solving the problem according to her memory. Gu Chi watched from the side and could not help but get a little close to Yuan Xiao.

Fang Yao looked at the two heads in front of him and was a little unhappy. He also leaned over curiously.

"Your solution is the correct one."

Yuan Xiao had just stopped writing when she heard Gu Chi's slightly depressed voice.

"Not necessarily. Gu Chi, I'm the fastest at solving questions, but your solutions are more accurate!" Yuan Xiao was afraid that the top student in front of her would be unhappy. She really wanted to tell him directly that he would be the top scorer in the entire province in the future.

Yuan Xiao looked at Gu Chi and did not notice Fang Yao's gloomy face.

"Gu Chi, I'll give you some candy. You worked so hard on the exam just now, so you should replenish your energy!" Yuan Xiao saw that Gu Chi was silent and handed him a piece of candy worriedly. He did not notice that Fang Yao's face had darkened even more.

"Thank you, Yuan Xiao. Your solution is very unique. I lost to you this time, but you have to continue working hard. If you want to maintain your results, you can't slack off!" Gu Chi took the candy from Yuan Xiao's hand and thanked her before leaving.

Seeing Gu Chi leave, Fang Yao, who had been ignored by the two of them, said bitterly, "That's my candy!"

"Ah?" Yuan Xiao was confused by Fang Yao's words. When she understood, she looked at the unhappy Fang Yao and said, "Didn't you give it to me?"

"I gave it to you, not him!"

Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao, who looked like he wanted to eat her up, and gently patted him on the shoulder. She coaxed, "I'm in the wrong, I'm in the wrong."

"Who is that person? Is he from your class?" Fang Yao asked casually.

"No, I've only seen him a few times. He's from the Mathematics Competition Study Group. We don't usually talk much. Top students are especially serious about their studies!"

Seeing that Fang Yao was still frowning, Yuan Xiao pushed him and turned around. "Let's go, lunch is on me! Order whatever you want!" As Yuan Xiao spoke, she carefully observed Fang Yao's expression.

"Alright, that's what you said. If one meal isn't enough, we'll eat together tomorrow!" Hearing Yuan Xiao's words, Fang Yao's depressed mood improved a lot.

Chapter 15: Good Child

"Alright, I'l give it to you!" Looking at Fang Yao's expression that had turned from gloomy to sunny, Yuan Xiao could not help but think of Teacher Lu Liu's words. This child was really easy to coax.

The results of the Mathematics competition were out. Yuan Xiao was first in the school, second was Gu Chi, and then Jiang Yan.

In the original plot, Yuan Wei was in third place, but because of Yuan Xiao's change, Yuan Wei was squeezed out of the top three. In other words, Yuan Wei had lost the qualification to represent the school in the provincial competition!

[Congratulations, Host! You have successfully participated in the Mathematics Competition and obtained first place! Mission completion rate is 100%! Mission Reward: Inferences and Innovation!]

Although Yuan Xiao did not know what these two abilities would do for her, they would definitely be very helpful to her studies!

What Yuan Xiao was most happy about was not only the results of getting first place, but also the scholarship given by the school. This money was what Yuan Xiao needed the most at the moment.

Although Yuan Xiao had saved up a small amount of pocket money when she was in the Yuan Family, it was far from enough for Yuan Xiao's current family.

While the Shen couple was poor, they refused the Yuan Family's offer of financial help. They stayed in the house given by the Yuan Family purely because they were afraid that Yuan Xiao would feel aggrieved. On this point, Yuan Xiao was very similar to the Shen couple. Even if they were in a difficult situation, they were unwilling to accept help for no reason.

However, Yuan Xiao's heart still ached when she saw her parents who had to work several jobs. Therefore, Yuan Xiao decided to save more money and let her parents start a small business. Not only could they earn more money, but her parents also would not have to suffer as much as they did now.

The news of Yuan Xiao getting first place immediately spread throughout the campus. Other than Yuan Xiao, the happiest person was Lu Liu. During this period of time, Lu Liu praised Yuan Xiao to everyone he met.

Thanks to Lu Liu's vigorous promotion, Yuan Xiao's popularity in the school suddenly increased. Unlike the previous criticism, Yuan Xiao's reputation was quite good now. She had already become a 'good child from another family' who was constantly praised in various parent groups.

After school, Yuan Xiao smelled the aroma of food before she even entered the house.

"Mom, what did you make this time? It smells so good!" Yuan Xiao took off her shoes and looked at Feng Mei, who was busy in the kitchen.

Shen Hai walked out of the bedroom and took Yuan Xiao's bag. He said with a smile, "Braised pork, sweet and sour pork ribs, sauced chicken wings, duck soup, and steamed bass! Your mother saw that you usually eat more of these dishes, so she made a whole table of them for you today."

"That's so much trouble. How can I finish all this?" Yuan Xiao was very touched. She did not expect that her every move would be noticed and cared for.

"You child, you're not only good at your studies, but you're also so humble. I heard that you got first place in First Middle School! Every teacher praised you endlessly. Your mother usually has a lot of work to do and doesn't look at her cell phone much. When she opened the parents' group chat, she realized that our Xiao Xiao is the person everyone was talking about. Many parents private messaged your mother and asked her how she could give birth to such an outstanding daughter!" Shen Hai could not hide the smile on his face as he spoke.

"It's not that exaggerated." Yuan Xiao was a little embarrassed by the praise. She scratched her head and took out the scholarship money and the allowance she had saved up previously from her bag. He said, "Dad, Mom, this is the scholarship for this exam and the allowance I saved up previously."

Looking at the thick stack of money in Yuan Xiao's hand, Shen Hai's eyes turned red. His voice was a little choked as he said, "Put it away quickly. Keep it for yourself. I don't earn much, and I can't give you much usually. I've already let you down. How can I still take your money?!"

"That's right, Xiao Xiao. Keep it for yourself so you can spend more freely. Although our family isn't rich, it's not a problem to support you in school. Your parents are still young and have many opportunities to earn money." Feng Mei walked out of the kitchen with the dishes.

"Dad, Mom, this money isn't for you." Yuan Xiao pretended to be mysterious and said, "This is my investment capital. You guys work several jobs a day now and don't have time to accompany me. I plan to let you open a small restaurant. Mom's culinary skills are so good, so business will definitely be good."

Hearing Yuan Xiao's words, Shen Hai hesitated. "Actually, we had plans to open a restaurant before, but… our family is not rich. Your mother and I are afraid that we will lose money."

"It's a business. There are definitely risks, but we can minimize them!"

Yuan Xiao had already chosen the location.

Yuan Xiao clearly remembered that in her previous life, there was a home-cooked restaurant near First Middle School. The business was especially good. Now that the restaurant had yet to appear in this plot, Yuan Xiao was prepared to let her parents open this small restaurant.

Chapter 16: You're in Love

"The rent in the back streets of our school is not particularly expensive. There are a lot of customers there every day. We can open a restaurant there. When the time comes, we will mainly cook home-cooked dishes and renovate the restaurant into a home. It will definitely be very popular!"

Hearing Yuan Xiao's words, Shen Hai was tempted. After all, he did not want his wife and daughter to suffer with him for the rest of their lives. "Alright, I'll go look at the shop tomorrow!" As Shen Hai spoke, he handed back the money that Yuan Xiao had stuffed into his hand. "Xiao Xiao, we can open the shop, but Father will think of a way myself. You should keep it for yourself…"

"Dad! I already said that this is my investment. Can't I be a shareholder?" Yuan Xiao pushed the money back.

"Well …"

"Alright, Old Shen, just take it. When you earn money, you have to give all your money to your daughter to spend! Come and eat quickly. If the two of you continue to be polite with each other, the dishes on my table will turn cold!" Feng Mei untied her apron and looked at the father and daughter who were pushing money to each other in the living room. The corners of her mouth inadvertently curled up.

Perhaps it was because of their blood ties or because Xiao Xiao was too sensible, Feng Mei felt that the family's relationship was very harmonious now. This feeling of a family of three was especially blissful.

Compared to the harmonious atmosphere in the Shen Family, the Yuan Family was gloomy at the moment.

"Hubby, go and take a look. Why did Xiao Wei lock herself in her room after school?" Sun Li could not help but worry when she saw Yuan Wei's tightly shut bedroom door.

"I'm not going. If you want to go, go on your own!" Yuan Ming was reading the newspaper on the sofa. He raised his head and glanced at Yuan Wei's room before he continued, "I don't know who this child takes after. She keeps her head down all day long and doesn't say anything."

"Who else could it be!" Sun Li was a little angry when she heard Yuan Ming's words.

"I think Xiao Xiao is more like me. She can say whatever comes to mind. It's better to be more direct." Yuan Ming put down the newspaper in his hand, suddenly feeling nostalgic when he thought of Xiao Xiao.

In the past, when Xiao Xiao was at home, she had never been so quiet. Although the child was a little willful, she was very close to him. Yuan Ming felt comfortable when she wheedled and asked for pocket money.

"You, why are you crying…" Yuan Ming raised his head and saw Sun Li, who was already in tears. He hurriedly got up to wipe her tears and comforted her. "Alright, I won't say anymore. I won't say anymore."

"I don't know how Xiao Xiao is doing. When she's at home, she's always by my side. Whenever she makes a mistake, she'll massage my shoulders and try to please me. At that time, I even said that this child is so naughty, when will she grow up? B-but…" Sun Li could not continue and burst into tears.

"Alright, keep your voice down. Don't let Xiao Wei hear you. Go back to the bedroom first." Yuan Ming's heart ached when he saw Sun Li crying. He helped her back to the bedroom.

In the room upstairs, Yuan Wei was also sobbing uncontrollably. Although the soundproofing of the room was good, Yuan Wei had been leaning against the door the entire time. She had heard every word that the Yuan couple had said.

"Why? Why does everyone like Yuan Xiao?! When the Yuan Family was rich, everyone's attention was on her. Now that I've swapped identities with her, why does everyone still like her?!" Yuan Wei bit her lips tightly. Her pale face and ferocious expression made her look pitiful and terrifying.

"Recently, even Brother Jiang Yan has been keeping an eye on her. Isn't it enough to have Fang Yao surrounding her every day?! Why? Why can't I compare to her?!"

Blood was seeping out of Yuan Wei's lips, but she did not seem to feel any pain.

"Yuan Xiao! If only you could disappear forever!"

...

"Achoo!" Yuan Xiao, who was reading, suddenly sneezed.

"Ah, someone must be thinking about me again!" Yuan Xiao rubbed her nose and muttered.

[Host, why are you becoming more and more narcissistic?]

"Really? Maybe I've been infected by someone." Yuan Xiao suddenly thought of Fang Yao's narcissistic expression and could not help but laugh.

[Host…]

"What is it?"

[Host, your current expression is really a little off.]

Yuan Xiao picked up the bedside mirror and looked at herself. "What's wrong? Isn't it quite nice?"

[It's too off. According to the analysis of scientific data, your narcissistic behavior and the frequency of your silly laughter are enough to prove that you've become stupid from studying!]

"You're the stupid one! Silly Little 7, don't forget that I just got first place. Have you ever seen a fool get first place?"

[Then it's the second scenario. You're in love!]

Chapter 17: Nightmare

Hearing the System's words, Yuan Xiao suddenly sat up from the bed and shook her head fiercely. "You're broken, Little 7. I've been busy studying all day long. Do you think I have time to fall in love at a young age?"

[That's true. Looks like the data isn't that accurate.]

Hearing the System's words, Yuan Xiao clearly heaved a sigh of relief. She touched her slightly hot face and forced herself to stop thinking and quickly go to sleep.

The next morning, Li Chang saw Yuan Xiao, who had a pair of panda eyes. "Hey, don't work so hard. You're already number one. Why are you still staying up late to study?"

"No, I didn't study." It was all the damn System's fault for spouting nonsense, causing her to not sleep well the entire night.

[Host, please watch your words!]

Li Chang looked at the distracted Yuan Xiao and pulled her back. "You call this not staying up late? The dark circles under your eyes are about to fall to the ground!"

"I stayed up late but wasn't studying."

"Then what did you do? Staying up late is not good for your health. You've been studying so hard recently. You have to rest more." Li Chang was very happy to see Yuan Xiao's change, but was still a little worried about her health.

"I'm fine. I just had a nightmare." Before Yuan Xiao could finish her sentence, she felt someone pat her shoulder.

"Hey, what are you thinking about!" Fang Yao saw that Yuan Xiao looked a little haggard and was about to ask about it when she saw Yuan Xiao run away as if she had seen a ghost.

"What's going on with this girl?" Fang Yao did not understand for a moment and looked at Li Chang, who was standing there with a look of realization.

"I think she dreamt of you yesterday." After Li Chang finished speaking, she left behind a confused Fang Yao and chased after Yuan Xiao.

"Dreamt of me?" Fang Yao smiled and looked at Yuan Xiao's back as she left. He said in a low voice, "Then is she embarrassed?"

Due to Yuan Xiao's abnormal behavior in the morning, Fang Yao had been restless the entire morning. It was not easy for him to stay up until his lunch break. He found Yuan Xiao, who was eating in the cafeteria, and walked over with his plate.

"Hey, why did you run away the moment you saw me this morning?" Although Fang Yao knew in his heart, he still wanted to see Yuan Xiao's reaction.

"Actually, it's nothing." Yuan Xiao had been calm for the entire morning. In the end, she concluded that she had learned too little, so Yuan Xiao activated hellish learning mode again.

Seeing that Yuan Xiao did not say anything, Fang Yao was not in a hurry. He smiled and deliberately beat around the bush. "I heard from your deskmate that you had a dream last night?"

"Ah? You mean Li Chang?" Yuan Xiao did not quite understand what Fang Yao meant. Seeing his expectant expression, she thought for a moment and continued, "I had a nightmare. Why would she tell you?"

"What? Nightmare!" Hearing Yuan Xiao's words, Fang Yao's mood was like a roller coaster. He had wasted the entire morning. This girl's dream of him was actually a nightmare?

"Did I come at the wrong time?" Li Chang had just finished her meal when she saw the strange atmosphere between Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao.

"I'm done!" Fang Yao walked away with his almost untouched plate.

Li Chang watched Fang Yao walk away before she dared to sit down. She looked at Yuan Xiao, who was also confused, and asked, "What's going on? The school hunk had a gloomy expression. Isn't your relationship quite good? How did you provoke him?"

"How would I know? I already have a headache. It's ridiculous!" Yuan Xiao had not slept well last night and was a little giddy. Fang Yao even ran over happily and left angrily. Who knew what was wrong with him?

"Xiao Xiao, why don't we leave? A bigger headache is incoming." Li Chang looked at Jiang Yan and Yuan Wei, who were walking towards Yuan Xiao, and said worriedly, "You did well this time, someone's unhappy."

Following Li Chang's gaze, Yuan Xiao turned around and saw two faces that she hated the most.

Forget it. She was in a bad mood today, they were unlucky to be looking for her now.

[Ding! Dear Host, your spontaneous mission has been released: Splash the soy milk on the table onto Yuan Wei. Complete the mission and you will gain 50% Stamina Points.]

This wasn't good, right? Although Yuan Xiao hated Yuan Wei, it was still a little unreasonable to splash soy milk on someone in public.

[Host, don't worry. You will have a very good reason to splash the soy milk!]

Upon hearing the System's words, Yuan Xiao began to worry. What would these two people say to anger her and make her unable to bear it anymore?!

"Yuan Xiao, I have something to discuss with you." Jiang Yan looked at Yuan Xiao, who was eating, and spoke in a rare calm tone.

"Speak!" Yuan Xiao did not even raise her head as she continued to eat the rice on her plate.

Seeing Yuan Xiao's bad attitude, Jiang Yan suppressed his anger and said, "Yuan Xiao, next time you go to Teacher Lu for tuition, bring Yuan Wei along."

Chapter 18: Conflict Level Up

Yuan Xiao was still wondering why Jiang Yan was so polite to her. It turned out that he had a favor to ask.

Glancing at Yuan Wei, who was hiding behind Jiang Yan, Yuan Xiao snorted coldly and said in an unfriendly tone, "Tuition? Go beg the teacher yourself. Why are you looking for me? My results are poor, so I can't teach a good student like Yuan Wei who is both great in character and studies!"

When Yuan Wei heard Yuan Xiao's words, she felt very upset. Everyone knew that her grades had been declining recently, so Yuan Xiao's words were purely to mock her.

Yuan Wei gently tugged at Jiang Yan's sleeve. Her eyes reddened as she whispered, "Forget it, Brother Jiang Yan. Yuan Xiao doesn't like me. Let's not ask her for anything."

Yuan Xiao looked at the pitiful Yuan Wei and felt disgusted.

"That's right. Hurry up and leave. Can't you see that I'm eating? Don't stand there and affect my appetite." Yuan Xiao raised her chin slightly. Although she was sitting, her aura was even stronger than Jiang Yan and Yuan Wei who were standing. Anyone would think that Yuan Xiao was still that domineering little princess.

"Don't go overboard with your words! You're clearly an idiot. If Teacher Lu Liu hadn't been willing to tutor you, do you think you could have achieved your current results?" Jiang Yan had always disliked Yuan Xiao's arrogance. Now that her results had actually surpassed his, Jiang Yan could not accept it no matter what.

Hearing Jiang Yan's words, Yuan Xiao slowly got up and walked closer to him. His words were as hurtful as in his previous life, but now, Yuan Xiao only felt that it was ridiculous. "Yes, I'm not smart, but Teacher Lu would rather nurture a fool like me than care about geniuses like you!"

Looking at Jiang Yan's gradually darkening face, Yuan Xiao's slightly upturned eyes were filled with smiles. "The mock exam is in a week. I advise the two geniuses to scram back to study. Otherwise, it won't be good if they lose to a fool like me again!"

"Yuan Xiao, you can't talk to Jiang Yan like that! Uncle Jiang and Auntie Jiang treat you so well, how can you say that?" Yuan Wei looked sad as she stood between Jiang Yan and Yuan Xiao.

As expected of a white lotus. Yuan Xiao was surprised that Yuan Wei was shameless enough to target the unrelated Jiang couple. Yuan Wei had really put in a lot of effort to make others think that she was insensible.

Just as Yuan Xiao was about to speak, she heard Li Chang's angry voice. "Stop being so disgusting! Everyone knows how hard Xiao Xiao studies. You're the ones who are disappointing. Why are you finding trouble with Xiao Xiao!"

Looking at Li Chang, who was standing beside her, Yuan Xiao was very touched. She was no longer isolated and helpless like in her previous life. It felt good to have a friend to help her.

"Who do you think you are? Yuan Xiao, let me tell you, don't go overboard. Yuan Wei has already done a lot to ease your relationship. She's afraid that Uncle Yuan and Auntie will be sad, so she won't argue with you again and again. If you still have this attitude, don't blame me for telling Uncle Yuan and Auntie and letting them see how you bully Yuan Wei!"

Jiang Yan's handsome face actually looked a little funny because of his ferocious expression. Yuan Xiao once again lamented that she must have been blind in her previous life to have fallen for such a petty thing.

"I'm bullying her? Alright, Yuan Wei, listen up. If you appear in front of me again in the future, I'll let you experience what it means to bully others!" Yuan Xiao glared fiercely at Yuan Wei. Just as she was about to splash the soy milk on Yuan Wei, she saw Yuan Wei's legs go soft and she directly sat in front of her.

Yuan Xiao looked at Yuan Wei, who was sitting on the ground, and then glanced at the soy milk on the table. She hesitated to do it now. But that was when she saw Jiang Yan pick up the soy milk and pour it in her direction.

This was not right! Yuan Xiao was afraid that she would implicate Li Chang, so she did not resist. Instead, she stood in front of Li Chang.

Yuan Xiao closed her eyes tightly. She did not feel the soy milk drenching her body, but she heard Yuan Wei's scream.

She opened her eyes and saw Fang Yao holding Jiang Yan's arm tightly. His gaze was terrifyingly sharp.

[Congratulations to the Host for completing the random mission! 50% Stamina Points have been distributed!]

Yuan Xiao felt that her body had become much lighter. She did not expect that the soy milk on Yuan Wei's body was splashed by Fang Yao.

"Jiang Yan, I'm warning you. If you come looking for trouble with Yuan Xiao again, I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you can't leave the school in one piece!" Fang Yao grabbed Jiang Yan's arm and exerted force.

"Ah!" Jiang Yan's face was pale from the pain. Yuan Wei, who was on the ground, was not any better.

Originally, she looked like a weeping beauty. Now, she looked comical and disheveled in hot soy milk.

Chapter 19: Perfect Match

"Just you wait!" Jiang Yan knew that Fang Yao was famous for doing things without regard for the consequences. He would definitely not get any benefits in front of Fang Yao, so he pulled Yuan Wei and left the canteen in a sorry state, ignoring the gazes of the surrounding students.

"Are you alright? Did that bastard hurt you?" Fang Yao pulled Yuan Xiao's arm and examined it carefully.

If he had not heard from his classmates on the way that Jiang Yan was looking for trouble with Yuan Xiao, he would not have rushed over in time. Thinking that if he had not come over, Yuan Xiao would have been bullied, Fang Yao's tone was filled with lingering fear and blame. "Can't you give me a call! With me in school, how can you be bullied? How can my valued … friend be bullied by others!"

Fang Yao's tone was a little unnatural. He did not know why he was so angry when he saw Yuan Xiao being targeted.

"Alright, it's good enough that I don't bully others. I'll be careful in the future." Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao gratefully. Compared to in her previous life, Fang Yao was much cuter in this life.

"You guys go back to the classroom building first. Class is starting soon. I'll clean up my plate and buy something before going back." Li Chang looked at the atmosphere between the two of them and secretly winked at Yuan Xiao before walking away.

"Then let's go back." Fang Yao let go of Yuan Xiao's arm and rubbed his hands unnaturally. He had fought so many times, but he had never been so nervous.

The two of them walked back. Although they did not speak, the atmosphere was very harmonious. Many students sized up Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao curiously and kept whispering.

"It's really stressful to walk with you. People will always look at you." Yuan Xiao felt a lot of gazes and felt a little uncomfortable.

"You think your looks are not good enough for mine?" Fang Yao stopped and turned around to look at Yuan Xiao.

Her clear eyes were slightly upturned, and there was a hint of seductiveness in them. Her full lips were as beautiful as cherries, and Fang Yao was a little absent-minded. In the next moment, he saw Yuan Xiao's lips move slightly, and a familiar and lively voice sounded in his ear.

"Don't be narcissistic. I just got first place in the school. Maybe everyone thinks you're not worthy of me!"

"A top student and a school bully—a perfect match!"

Fang Yao naturally placed his hand on Yuan Xiao's shoulder and noticed the students staring at them. His eyes suddenly turned cold.

Whether he and Yuan Xiao were worthy or not was up to him!

Yuan Xiao originally thought that Jiang Yan and Yuan Wei would continue to find trouble with her, but the two of them had become much more well-behaved recently. She did not know if it was because of Fang Yao's intimidation or the impending mock exam.

After revising his homework, Yuan Xiao lay on the bed as a familiar electronic voice sounded in his mind.

[Host, the mission this time is to get first place in the mock exam! You will obtain outstanding artistic talent!]

"Artistic talent? What's it for?"

[Detected that the Host's learning ability has reached above average. Art talent can allow the Host to easily learn music, art, and dance!]

"Why do I have to learn these things? Can't I just study hard?" Yuan Xiao had learned piano for a few days when she was young. Because she felt that it was too boring, she did not last long in it. Now, she could already recognize the five-line score.

[I'm an advanced technological system that focuses on the comprehensive development of the Host's morals, intelligence, body, and beauty!]

[Host, you only need to complete the mock exam properly. I heard that the First Middle School's mock exam rewards are very generous!]

"Little Seven, don't worry. I'll get the prize money… No, I'll get first place!"

Compared to the first place, money was more important to Yuan Xiao. After all, Shen Hai and Feng Mei's small restaurant was only slowly starting. Their family still needed a lot of money.

Feng Mei and Shen Hai would never discuss their financial difficulties with Yuan Xiao, but Yuan Xiao silently made up her mind that this bonus would definitely be hers to win!

As the exam was approaching, Lu Liu called Yuan Xiao to his office. Ever since the competition ended, Lu Liu would prepare some practice questions for Yuan Xiao from time to time.

"Yuan Xiao, the mock test is about to begin. How's the preparation going?" Lu Liu looked at Yuan Xiao beside him, his eyes filled with love.

"It's alright. There shouldn't be any problems!" Yuan Xiao looked at Lu Liu, who was like an old father, and smiled at him.

"That's good. However, you can't relax either. After the mock exam, the provincial competition for mathematics will be held soon. I saw that Gu Chi and Jiang Yan have found a great teacher in the province to tutor them after class. You…" Lu Liu suddenly thought of Yuan Xiao's current family conditions. He hesitated for a moment before continuing, "If you have any difficulties, just tell me. I will think of a way to help you solve them! "

Chapter 20: You Like Me?

"Thank you, Teacher, but I'm fine. I'm fine now."

Yuan Xiao was actually very grateful to Lu Liu. Not only was she grateful that he had helped her get a spot in the competition, but she was also grateful that he had never questioned her results. Previously, when someone said that she had cheated, he had angrily helped prove her innocence.

"It's alright, Student Yuan Xiao. If you want to go for tuition, I can find you a famous teacher in the province. There's no need for tuition fees." Looking at the sensible Yuan Xiao, Lu Liu's heart ached.

She was clearly a good child, but she had to endure such a cruel family change. Perhaps some adults could not withstand such a blow, but Yuan Xiao endured it and even tried her best.

"I don't think the teachers in the province are as good as our Teacher Lu. If you don't believe me, Teacher, take a look. Are Gu Chi and Jiang Yan's results better after being taught by the teachers in the province this time, or are my results better after being taught by Teacher Lu?" Yuan Xiao tilted her head slightly and saw Lu Liu's excited expression.

"Good! Yuan Xiao, I'm very glad that you're so determined. I'll find you more revision materials this weekend. Let's work hard together!" Lu Liu had not been so happy for a long time since his relationship with his family had worsened.

Looking at Yuan Xiao in front of him, Lu Liu suddenly felt that this girl might be the key to changing his relationship with his family. The old man in his family always felt that what he did was useless, so he had to groom Yuan Xiao to be the number one in the province!

After leaving the office, Yuan Xiao was in a good mood. She was actually very confident about the mock exam. Nowadays, good grades could not only make her parents happy and Teacher Lu happy, but also bring her money. Yuan Xiao had never thought that there was such a good deal.

After school, Yuan Xiao saw Fang Yao waiting for her at a distant intersection.

"Fang Yao!" Yuan Xiao said goodbye to Li Chang and ran towards him. When she got closer, he realized that there was a bruise on Fang Yao's face. Although it was not very big, it still looked a little shocking on Fang Yao's fair skin.

"How did you get hurt?"

When Fang Yao heard Yuan Xiao's serious voice, he smiled and explained, "It's nothing. It's just that a kid played dirty during the fight today and ambushed me."

"Why aren't you being careful? Fang Yao, can you stop fighting in the future? It's actually very dangerous." Yuan Xiao looked at the young man's face and felt a little uneasy.

In her previous life, Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao's relationship was average. After graduation, they rarely contacted each other. However, she heard that Fang Yao seemed to have been schemed against and was seriously injured. He almost lost his life.

"I'm fine. It doesn't hurt… Ah!"

Yuan Xiao pressed hard on Fang Yao's bruises. When she saw him grimacing, she could not help but laugh. "Wait for me!" As she spoke, Yuan Xiao ran across the road.

Fang Yao rubbed his face as he watched Yuan Xiao leave. The corners of his mouth could not help but curl up.

"Here!" Yuan Xiao stuck the popsicle in her hand to Fang Yao's face, but he did not take it. He lowered his head slightly and let Yuan Xiao hold it.

"Hold it yourself!" Yuan Xiao grabbed Fang Yao's hand and slapped the popsicle into his palm. She did not notice that the young man's gaze on her had softened.

"Can't you be gentler with me?" Fang Yao held up the popsicle and said helplessly as he looked at the furious Yuan Xiao.

"Alright, then don't fight in the future!" Yuan Xiao naturally took out a piece of candy from Fang Yao's pocket and placed it in her mouth. The fragrance of the lemon made Yuan Xiao very happy.

"Why are you always afraid of me fighting? Why? You like me?" Fang Yao's tone was joking, but there was a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

"Don't be so narcissistic. I'm just afraid that you'll get hurt. No one will pick me up from school then. Let's go!" Yuan Xiao threw the bag on her shoulder to Fang Yao and walked forward without looking back.

"Stubborn…"

Fang Yao carried her bag and shook his head helplessly. It was not easy to expect this girl to confess to him.

The two of them walked one after another. Although they did not speak, they knew that the other was beside them.

The mock exam went smoothly. On the day the school rankings were released, Yuan Xiao and Li Chang rushed over very late because Yuan Xiao already knew her results after hearing the system's notification that she had completed the mission.

"Xiao Xiao! You're first again!" Compared to Yuan Xiao's calmness, Li Chang, who was beside her, was very excited.

"Oh, your results have improved this time." Yuan Xiao saw that Li Chang's name was in the middle of the rankings.