Chen Tingting forcefully broke free from Mo Yifan's arm and stood to the side, frantically grabbing her shawl to try and cover the marks Mo Yifan had just left on her.

"Shi, Shi Youxi, what are you doing here..."

"You... what did you see?" Chen Tingting's eyes were red. She felt ashamed and embarrassed. She was afraid that Shi Youxi would see her entanglement with Mo Yifan just now.

She was afraid that Shi Youxi would tell others.

She was also afraid that Shi Youxi would think she was a shameless and promiscuous girl!

"Heh." Mo Yifan's lips curled into a smile. Ignoring Chen Tingting's attempt to distance herself, he casually straightened his collar, brushed aside the tree branches, and walked out. "What, is Young Master Shi curious because he hasn't seen it before?"

Shi Youxi slightly raised his eyelids and glanced at him. He never took these things seriously. In his eyes, whatever these people did was just like the streetlights, mere decorations.

These two people reacted inexplicably strongly.

Besides, what's so interesting about two people who are wearing clothes?

Even if Mo Yifan and Chen Tingting were naked and sticking together just now, Shi Youxi would still walk over without expression.

Shi Youxi didn't say anything. He lifted his foot to leave, guessing that his sister had already reached the school gate.

"etc!"

Chen Tingting had somehow gotten behind Shi Youxi. She tried to grab his sleeve, but the boy dodged her without hesitation, and Chen Tingting's face stiffened.

There were many students and teachers around who were also going to the school gate to pick up their parents, and they saw Shi Youxi standing by the tree.

Sunlight filtered through the green leaves, illuminating the boy's pristine white shirt and highlighting his fair and handsome features, drawing the attention of many.

All eyes turned to the three of them, their gazes filled with a cryptic inquiry. Chen Tingting gritted her teeth and followed behind Shi Youxi, laughing to herself, "Shi Youxi, I'll go with you. Where are you going—"

"If you follow me any further, I'll tell everyone what just happened."

Chen Tingting's breath caught in her throat, her face stiffening. "I...I know you wouldn't do that. Mo Yifan forced me to do it just now!"

"I was forced! Shi Youxi, did you hear that! If you dare to talk nonsense, I'll..."

Shi Youxi stopped and turned to look at her. Chen Tingting looked into his beautiful phoenix eyes, but the boy's dark pupils were extremely cold, which made her feel uneasy.

"...I just wanted to tell you something." Chen Tingting bit her lip. She didn't dare to follow Shi Youxi anymore and could only watch him walk hurriedly towards the school gate, and even start running later.

Who is Shi Youxi in such a hurry to see?

Is it Bai Yu Ning?

Although Bai Yuning is not a senior in high school, she was arranged to be the lead dancer in the opening duet and is currently getting her makeup done in the art building. This is why she cares so much about Shi Youxi being her dance partner.

Chen Tingting walked nervously toward the art building. Then, as if remembering something, she took out her phone and browsed the campus forum.

Thankfully, there were no posts related to her.

Thinking of Mo Yifan, Chen Tingting felt both annoyed and irritated!

The Chen family has recently lost several projects and is showing signs of decline. At this time, Mr. and Mrs. Chen are eager to find a powerful backer to exploit, and they set their sights on the Mo family, who are engaged to Chen Tingting.

Chen Tingting didn't take the engagement seriously. Who would want a rotten cucumber as their husband? But due to pressure from the company and her parents, she had no choice but to do as her mother instructed: to give gifts to Mo Yifan and build a good relationship.

Furthermore, Chen Tingting herself hasn't found a dance partner yet, and she doesn't want to lose to Bai Yuning. Since Shi Youxi has already been snatched away by Bai Yuning, she naturally wants to choose someone who is no worse than Shi Youxi.

But who knew that Mo Yifan, that dissolute man, would start touching her inappropriately right away.

Shi Youxi even saw it!

Chen Tingting suddenly had a wild thought: if only her marriage partner were the Shi family instead of the Mo family…

…

On the other side, Mo Yifan watched Shi Youxi and Chen Tingting's departing figures, and sneered contemptuously. He knew exactly what Chen Tingting was thinking.

These young ladies from wealthy families always pretend to be pure and innocent in front of others, but when no one is watching, they still reveal their true colors.

Chen Tingting was the same.

That's why Bai Yuning seems all the more special.

Although Bai Yuning's family background was ordinary, her arrogance and her clean and beautiful face made Mo Yifan feel very excited.

Thinking of Bai Yuning, he turned and walked to the other side of the playground. The art building was right next to the playground, and the concert hall there was where the coming-of-age ceremony would be held later.

"Excuse me." A female voice came from beside me.

Mo Yifan turned his head and looked over. The next second, his pupils shrank as he stared intently at the woman walking towards him.

Mu Yiran was clutching a handbag that was stuffed full. She was wearing a short Chinese-style embroidered jacket over a velvet fishtail dress with straps. In the sunlight, the skirt swayed and shone with a crystalline velvet sheen.

Because she was in time, Mu Yiran didn't even have time to put her hair up, and she also lightened her makeup, leaving a few strands of her long, wavy hair hanging down in front of her chest.

"Excuse me, you're a senior in high school. Do you know how to get to the concert hall in the arts building?"

Luxury cars were blocking the street outside Jingyi. Mu Yiran had the driver stop at the side gate of the school and rushed in, leaving Ai Ni behind.

Cheng Ran?!

No wonder Shi Youxi likes his stepmother so much; she's such a stunning beauty...

The woman was panting, her fair chest heaving. Mo Yifan's gaze lingered on her for a moment before he smiled gently.

Mo Yifan nodded with a smile: "Of course I know. Do you need me to take you there?"

"Thank you for your help."

"Madam!" Ai Ni ran up to her.

She was holding two bouquets of flowers in her arms, which was what she had just been carrying when the lady of the house rushed in.

Have you seen him?

"No, I'll call the young master."

Mu Yiran nodded, "Then tell him to come directly to the concert hall."

Mo Yifan casually asked, "Is Miss here for her coming-of-age ceremony?"

"right."

He glanced at the two bouquets of flowers Ai Ni was holding. "Is it for a younger brother or sister?"

Mu Yiran almost said "my brother," but then added, "my son."

"Oh... I can't tell, because you look about my age, miss."

No one was upset by such remarks, and Mu Yiran laughed, "Haha, it's not that exaggerated."

Mo Yifan hadn't expected Cheng Ran to have this kind of personality. He slightly raised his chin, showing off his jawline, and said, "I'm serious," looking directly into the woman's eyes, "but among people your age, there isn't one as beautiful as you, sister."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yiran felt as if she had been force-fed a mouthful of lard.

Why is it that, even though they both call each other "sister," she finds Shi Youxi's way of addressing her so much more pleasant?

There were steps leading to the front of the concert hall, and Mu Yiran was wearing 10cm stilettos today.

Mo Yifan seized the opportunity and reached out to grasp the woman's slender wrist. "Be careful of the steps—"

"Smack!"

Mo Yifan's hand was slapped away violently. Before he could even see who did it, his collar was grabbed tightly.