Xie Li needs to understand that he shouldn't think he can humiliate others just because he has money; there are many other precious things in life.

For example, friendship, and also hard work and an indomitable spirit.

Jiang Yifan immediately understood Ming Xiaoxiao's concerns, and his heart softened.

Ming Xiaoxiao was clearly worried about him; how could he not be moved?

"There's a poetry challenge at the Wushan Square Cultural Festival. I heard the top prize is 30,000 yuan. Want to give it a try? It'll be good experience for the Encyclopedia King challenge."

Jiang Yifan pushed up his glasses and said with a smile.

After all, the "Encyclopedia King Challenge" activity at Linjiang No. 1 Middle School is very popular, and businesses in the surrounding area often try to imitate it to enhance their own cultural image.

Ming Xiaoxiao is particularly talented in literature, and he is very confident that she will win the prize money.

Unable to refuse Jiang Yifan's earnest invitation, Ming Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment before finally agreeing.

"Okay, let's give it a try." Ming Xiaoxiao smiled, a little embarrassed. "Don't laugh at me if I don't win any awards."

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"Why did you follow me here?" The next day after school, at the school gate, Su Ying looked at the energetic young man in front of her with a blank expression.

"If I remember correctly, you're from Deyu, right? It's not really appropriate for Deyu's people to be hanging out with us, is it?"

Li Chen: "What's wrong with Deyu? Doesn't Deyu deserve to have a name?"

Li Chen was quite annoyed. He still remembered the gossip Wang Xiangxiang's friend had said yesterday, such as that associating with Deyu lowered his status. Lowering his status? What nonsense!

No wonder their homeroom teacher is so energetic every day; it turns out that being looked down upon really doesn't feel good.

"So what if you get good grades? I'll get into Linjiang No. 1 Middle School sooner or later!" He shouted the slogan as if it would elevate his status.

After shouting, she turned to Xie Li with a lack of confidence and asked, "Brother Li, you'll help me, right?"

He never had much talent for studying since he was a child. He was able to get into the best middle school in Meicheng only because Xie Li tutored him.

He has an innate dependence on Xie Li in this regard; Xie Li is his cheat code.

Xie Li: "..."

I didn't really want to talk to him.

Su Ying rolled her eyes gracefully, then took Xie Li's arm and left, saying, "You can ride in my car..."

"What are you doing?" Just then, Gu Chen suddenly popped his head out and excitedly greeted Xie Li.

"Xie Li Xiao..." He had just finished speaking when he suddenly felt a chill on his neck. He turned to look at Luo Zhihan next to him, and changed his address, "...Little sister-in-law."

"Pfft!" Even the usually composed student council president couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Gu Chen also regretted babbling incoherently; what was he even saying? It made him look like an idiot.

A faint smile appeared in Luo Zhihan's usually aloof eyes: "What's going on here...?"

Xie Li: "Let's go shopping at Wushan Square with Su Ying."

Gu Chen scratched his head: "Oh, I see. Then you guys go ahead."

It's true that it's not easy for boys to participate in activities with only two girls, and he understands that.

Li Chen was on edge from the moment Luo Zhihan appeared. He hadn't forgotten that Luo Zhihan had gone home with Xie Li before!

"Then let's go together, Brother Li." He followed naturally, to show that he had arranged it in advance.

No matter what Xie Li does, he's determined to follow him.

Gu Chen scoffed, "No, what are you doing there, a guy? Why are you getting involved when girls are shopping?"