Two days have passed since the clothing store opened. With Liu Yihai's help, Song Huizhen successfully took over a large shop and then began the renovation in full swing according to the drawings Chang Jing had made.

On the first day of school, Chang Jing carried his new schoolbag to register. Because Chang Jing's grades were only average before, and he had studied at Huacheng County Middle School for both junior and senior high school, he found his new class very easily today as a freshman.

"Chang Jing, over here! What have you been busy with all summer? I've never been able to invite you to hang out. Luckily, we're still classmates."

Tangyuan immediately called Chang Jing over when he saw him. They had been deskmates since the beginning of junior high, and of course, they would continue to be deskmates now. However, that didn't stop him from complaining to Chang Jing a few times.

"I have to help with chores at home during summer vacation. Every time you ask me to watch porn or go ice skating, which are things I don't like, so why should I go?"

Chang Jing glanced at his deskmate. This guy was really lewd, obsessed with those kinds of things in adult films.

"Do you want to become a monk in the future? You're so plain. We're just learning and seeking truth."

Seeing that Chang Jing really didn't like discussing action movies anymore, Tang Yuan reluctantly changed the topic to the new classmates and which girl was more attractive.

"I've been looking at them all morning, and the girls in our class are really good-looking overall. If I could develop a relationship with them during high school, I would have no regrets for the rest of my life."

"Tangyuan, didn't you look in the mirror before you went out today? You're such a creepy guy, and you want to have a relationship? You should focus on getting into a good university first! The upperclassmen in university are our future goals!"

Talking nonsense is something they often do at their age, and Chang Jing readily poured cold water on his old classmate.

"Yeah, right! Sigh, what a tragedy for high school students. Only the really tough ones dare to have a real relationship. My mom said if I dared to have a relationship in high school, she'd break my third leg and put it back on after I got into college."

His mother was too fierce, and most importantly, he had a younger brother who was academically excellent and obedient. If he made even the slightest mistake, his mother would not let him off the hook.

"Hehe..." This Tangyuan is still just as timid as he was in his previous life, and just as afraid of his old mother.

"Don't laugh, your nemesis is here. That bastard is having a blast this summer."

What mortal enemies? It was just a minor squabble from their youth. He couldn't stand the other's womanizing ways, and the other couldn't stand his aloofness.

With Chang Jing's current level of maturity, he now feels more forgiving towards the other party, so the idea of ​​a mortal enemy is really not that serious.

"Hey Chang Jing, you've grown quite a bit taller since I last saw you over the summer! Want to play basketball together during the eighth period?"

Tangyuan's nemesis, Deng Hui, came over and invited him to a game. Chang Jing readily agreed. Deng Hui used to be good at the game, but that might not be the case now.

"Sure, let's do it together during the eighth period."

The eighth period is usually either a self-study period or a free activity period. The boys all like to go to the basketball court to work up a sweat and have a secret competition.

Chang Jing used to be short, and his face still had a childish look. But now it's different. He has been drinking spiritual spring water for a long time and has been practicing martial arts to exercise. He is now over 175 cm tall. His face has a clear and resolute look, and his features are outstanding and three-dimensional. His deep eyes are like a deep pool.

"Chang Jing, did you sign up for a basketball class during the summer vacation? How come your skills have become so good that you're bullying people after only two months?"

Deng Hui and another friend tried to intercept the basketball but couldn't reach it. In his anxiety, Deng Hui realized that Chang Jing must have secretly practiced.

"I also think Chang Jing has been secretly practicing. His skills were never this good before."

Tangyuan now passes the ball to Chang Jing as soon as he gets it, an easy and effortless assist that makes his team's score soar. It's so satisfying. That's how basketball should be played—to the point where the opponent has no chance to fight back.

A crowd gradually gathered around the basketball court, and the older students started whistling at Chang Jing.

"Junior, how about joining the basketball club? Our county is having a high school basketball tournament this year. If you join, we'll have a better chance of winning."

It was called a basketball tournament, but it was actually just a reputation tournament organized by several high schools in their county.

"Is the school basketball team still recruiting? We've wanted to join the basketball team since junior high."

There are twelve classes in the first year of high school at their school, and quite a few people want to join the basketball team. However, those who can get in are all the best, and they are always the stars of the show after every basketball game. So every male student who loves playing basketball is eager to join the basketball team.

"We're hiring. This year, the senior students have all stepped down to prepare for the college entrance exams. Every year, we select some students from the first-year students. If you're interested, you can come to the basketball court next Wednesday during the eighth period to register."

"Okay, senior, let's go register then."

Afraid of being left behind by Chang Jing, Tang Yuan quickly agreed to sign up for the basketball team. He found that Chang Jing was now very indifferent to things other than reading. He didn't say much all day and just kept reading.

Chang Decheng was also standing by the basketball court at that moment. Seeing Chang Jing showing off like this, he felt particularly uncomfortable.

Damn, when did his cousin become so good at basketball? He's become a star player at school.

It's all his dad's fault for being incompetent. He had promised to spend money to get him into a top-tier middle school, but somehow the school refused.

Saying they don't have a degree? Pshaw, they probably just didn't spend enough money or give enough gifts!

Chang Decheng was annoyed that he hadn't been able to go to the school he wanted, and now that he was in an ordinary high school, he would have to live in Chang Jing's shadow.

After watching for a while, Chang Decheng turned and left. His small eyes darted around as if he were plotting some clever idea.

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