She was still wearing her summer school uniform, a very thin layer. The warmth of Jiang Cheng's palms was transmitted through the fabric, and the sensation was impossible to ignore, as if there were no barriers.

The arms around her waist were strong, holding her body tightly, and she was almost pressed into his arms.

This was the first time Pei Xi had such intimate physical contact with a man other than Pei Zhi, and a heat rose uncontrollably around his ears.

When Pei Zhi arrived, he witnessed this scene.

"Jiang Cheng, what are you doing? Don't touch my sister! Let go!" He rushed over and grabbed Jiang Cheng's school uniform.

Jiang Cheng remained unmoved, glanced at Pei Zhi, and gave him a look as if he were an idiot. "If you let go, she will fall down."

"You don't need to help me!" Pei Zhi said anxiously, slapping Jiang Cheng's arm. "Where are you touching! Let go!"

Jiang Cheng seemed oblivious, ignoring everything, and simply looked at Pei Xi, asking, "Can you get down?"

Pei Xi nodded, steadied herself, and jumped off the stool with Jiang Cheng's support.

Seeing this, Pei Zhi took a deep breath, pulled Pei Xi behind him, and, like a protective mother hen, glared at Jiang Cheng with a red neck.

His shout drew a crowd, and several people, all of whom were already well-known figures, gathered around, creating a lively scene.

Pei Zhi and Jiang Cheng stood face to face, their expressions both cold and aloof, their height and looks strikingly different. Anyone who didn't know better would think it was a beauty contest.

Many students watching couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"Holy crap, what's Jiang Cheng doing here?"

“And Pei Zhi too.”

"No wonder he's the school heartthrob; his looks are worlds apart from us mere mortals."

"Girl, stop being so infatuated."

"Why do I feel like Jiang Cheng is a bit more handsome than Pei Zhi when we look at it this way?"

“Pei Zhi is much better looking, right? Would you dare to look at Jiang Cheng too much? Just looking at him too much would give you the chills.”

"That's true."

"What's wrong with those two? The atmosphere... it feels like they're about to fight?"

"What's the big deal? Haven't they always been at odds?"

"I heard that Pei Zhi failed to outperform Jiang Cheng in the exam again..."

"Isn't this normal? Jiang Cheng is always number one. It would be abnormal if Pei Zhi surpassed Jiang Cheng."

......

The voices of the onlookers were not quiet and clearly reached Pei Zhi's ears, causing his eye to twitch.

Jiang Cheng's face remained expressionless, his hands in his pockets, looking quite relaxed.

But Pei Zhi inexplicably felt that he was smug.

Recalling the scene of him holding Pei Xi just now, Pei Zhi felt even more furious and couldn't help but want to hit someone.

He took a deep breath, forcing back his impulsive emotions.

Pei Zhi stepped forward, staring intently at Jiang Cheng, and said in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, "Let me tell you, next time, I will definitely surpass you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng raised an eyebrow and said "Oh".

He turned and left, his voice trailing off as he said, "We'll see."