Ye Jiu and Su Qingyue were in the same class, but Su Qingyue was not talkative and Ye Jiu was not friendly, so the two had no interaction before.

Xia Banmeng was in the same class as them. She didn't go to PE class because she was heartbroken after Su Qingyue rejected her confession. When Ye Jiu returned to the classroom, she immediately saw Xia Banmeng crying on her desk.

Hmm...did I cry for an entire class?

Ye Jiu returned to her seat, took out a piece of paper, and began to organize her tasks. First, she would build a good relationship with Su Qingyue, then help him through his financial difficulties, and then casually inquire about his mental health so that he could finish the college entrance examination in peace. She estimated that her task would be completed at this point.

She guessed that she was definitely a supporting female character in this world. Even if she didn't die early, she definitely wouldn't live to see the end. She didn't care who the male and female leads were. As long as she could keep Su Qingyue in check and help him get into a good university, she would definitely retire successfully.

If she's teleported away immediately after the mission ends, then so be it. But if not, she can travel the world in this world. The Ye family's wealth allows her to live freely and treat money like dirt!

Thinking of this, Ye Jiu couldn't help but feel excited. As long as she could endure for a year, she would be free!

But this year is the senior year of high school... Thinking of this, Ye Jiu instantly wilted again. This is the nightmare of senior year for countless people. Just thinking about the overwhelming number of test papers and exams is suffocating.

It's alright, it's alright. The Ye family is rich, so they probably won't have high expectations for her grades. She can just go to a mid-tier university. A top-tier university would be great, a second-tier university would be fine too, and a private university wouldn't be unacceptable either. She can't possibly go to a junior college, after all, she's someone who took the college entrance exam once in her previous life!

When the bell rang, the students returned to the classroom one after another. The boys noticed Xia Banmeng's heartbroken figure and gathered around her to comfort her.

Ye Jiu was still some distance from Xia Banmeng, but the boys' concerned words still inevitably reached her ears.

"What's wrong with Banmeng?"

"Why are you crying? Who upset you?"

"What's wrong? No wonder I didn't see you in PE class."

With swollen eyes, Xia Banmeng sobbed as she replied, "No, it's nothing. It wasn't his fault that he rejected my confession."

This sentence caused an uproar. Xia Banmeng had a crush on most of the boys in her class and school. The reason she was crying so sadly today was because she was rejected after confessing her feelings?!

"Who? Who rejected you?"

"Who could bear to refuse you?"

"That's so mean! I'd be ecstatic if you confessed to me!"

"Get lost, what kind of pipe dream are you having?"

Xia Banmeng is the pure and innocent type of girl. She has a plain appearance, speaks softly, has good grades, often helps her classmates with their questions, and is very popular. She was elected the school beauty with a high number of votes in the first two years of high school.

She was surrounded by her good friends. Ye Jiu looked closely and realized, "Hey, aren't these the girls who bullied Su Qingyue just now?" It turned out they were all in the same class.

She didn't believe that Xia Banmeng had nothing to do with that matter; in fact, she might have even instigated it. You can't judge a book by its cover, tsk tsk.

Xia Banmeng cried for a long time, but stopped crying as soon as Su Qingyue entered the classroom. She sniffed and wiped away her tears, saying, "I'm fine now. Don't crowd around me. Class is about to start."

Chen Wenxin, one of Xia Banmeng's little followers, looked up and saw Su Qingyue, and then saw Xia Banmeng looking like she wanted to cry but dared not.

She hurriedly said, "Banmeng, you're giving him credit by confessing your feelings. How can a poor student like him have the nerve to refuse you? In my opinion, he knows he's not good enough for you and doesn't want to hold you back."

Most of the students in your senior year (1) class are from wealthy families and were admitted by paying bribes. Only Su Qingyue can be considered a poor student. Chen Wenxin's words were undoubtedly directed at Su Qingyue.

Many eyes turned to Su Qingyue, but Su Qingyue didn't care at all and nodded in acknowledgment, "Yes, I just feel that I'm not good enough for her."

Seeing that he admitted it with a hint of pride, Chen Wenxin said, "I told you no one would dislike you. Stop crying. Song Wangfei from the next class is even more handsome and a better match for you."

That's what they say, but the fact that Su Qingyue, a poor student, could win the favor of the goddess and even reject her made many boys who liked Xia Banmeng feel uncomfortable. They looked at Su Qingyue intentionally or unintentionally, and the more they looked, the more unconvinced they became. What else did he have besides his face? Pshaw.

Ye Jiu rested her chin on her hands, enjoying the spectacle. The scheming among high school students was quite interesting. Xia Banmeng was indeed not truly innocent; her words were clearly intended to isolate Su Qingyue. Chen Wenxin was also being used as a pawn without even realizing it.

However, this situation seems more in line with the typical campus villain trope: unloved by parents, isolated by classmates, and friendless—how tragic! Perhaps a female lead will come along to offer him comfort, and then the villain will fall for her and compete with the male lead for her? But this part of the story probably has nothing to do with her.

Amidst the noise, the class bell rang, and the noisy classroom instantly fell silent. This class was English. These rich kids valued English highly, since they might study abroad in the future. Many of them had received one-on-one tutoring from foreign teachers since childhood, and their spoken English was excellent. Ye Jiu was no exception. Not only did her family spend a lot of money to educate her, but English was also Ye Jiu's favorite subject in her previous life. She taught this class with ease.

"Who will read this passage? Okay, Su Qingyue will do it."

Ye Jiu turned to look at Su Qingyue. He picked up his textbook and began to read the article in fluent English. His voice was very pleasant, calm and magnetic. Coupled with his handsome face, Ye Jiu was completely captivated.

That voice is so beautiful, no, that face is so beautiful, *slurp*.

Not bad, not bad, no wonder you're number one in the whole school.

The class went by quickly, and the English teacher assigned a few simple assignments, thus ending today's English class.

Perhaps because she had confirmed that Su Qingyue was her target, Ye Jiu's sneaky glances at Su Qingyue increased dramatically today. The more she looked, the more she thought he was amazing. Although he looked thin, his proportions were excellent. He always stood up straight and wrote with a calm and unhurried manner. It's no exaggeration to say that if Ye Jiu had noticed this gem earlier, she would have hit home run long ago.

This is what it means to be a sucker for good looks (nods).

Thinking of the tragic backstories that villains often have, Ye Jiu's gaze towards him couldn't help but become more... loving (?). He was pure and untainted by the mud, indomitable, what a wonderful child, and his grades were so good too.

Ye Jiu's gaze was so blatant that Su Qingyue felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, and dared not turn her head to meet her eyes.

Is the young lady... developing an interest in him?

Su Qingyue weighed the pros and cons in her mind. Ye Jiu's family background was the best in the entire school. If she could get Ye Jiu's protection, her future would indeed be more comfortable.

There's also Xia Banmeng; given her power, dealing with her wouldn't be impossible. Besides, Ye Jiu doesn't seem to have many friends, which means he'll have less trouble getting close to her. Moreover, this young lady has also extended an olive branch to him...