The meal was eaten quickly, and after finishing, everyone went home.
When he got home, Pei Zhi was still angry, and even the way he walked was sullen.
But soon, he realized a problem.
Midterm exams are next week, but given Jiang Cheng's injury, he'll need to take at least a week off.
In other words, he will not be able to take the exam.
Pei Zhi felt a little disheartened. After all, he had worked so hard for so long, and now it seemed like he was punching thin air.
All the group chats on his phone were filled with congratulatory messages for their victory. Pei Zhi replied to each one, then took a shower, lay down on the bed, and quickly fell asleep.
After the start of the school year, the midterm exams arrived as scheduled.
All three grades of the school participated at the same time, and the exams lasted for two whole days.
The teachers at No. 1 High School have always been exceptionally efficient; all the results were fresh out of the oven just two days after the exam.
On the very day the results were released, the honor wall on the first floor was promptly updated.
The first photo in the senior year group was of Pei Zhi.
The wall of honor, adorned with the handsome faces of Pei Zhi and Jiang Cheng, has always been a tourist attraction. So, it was quickly noticed that the first place had changed hands this time.
The girls passing by started talking about it.
"How come Pei Zhi is in first place this time?"
"Didn't you know? I heard Jiang Cheng didn't take the exam this time."
"Huh? Why?"
"I don't know, I think he took leave."
"No wonder, I thought Pei Zhi had finally surpassed Jiang Cheng."
"I thought so too. I thought I was witnessing history. I was almost startled."
......
Pei Xi would often overhear such conversations when he passed by.
After all, many people had heard Pei Zhi declare that he would surpass Jiang Cheng in this exam, which was quite a big news story.
No one expected that this "bet" would be fulfilled in this way in the end.
For a moment, everyone felt it was somewhat dramatic.
However, sometimes, it's not just girls who pay attention to the two most handsome boys on campus.
Not everyone likes a popular figure at school, especially someone like Pei Zhi who can steal everyone's attention the moment he appears. In private, there are actually quite a few petty boys who are jealous of him.
They just kept it to themselves, not daring to show it.
get out of class ended at noon, in the hot water room.
Several boys huddled together, getting water while chatting and gossiping.
"Pei Zhi finally got first place this time. He must be very happy," one of the short, chubby boys said with a smile, but there was a hint of sarcasm in his laughter.
Another boy chimed in, "Didn't he always want to surpass Jiang Cheng? Now that he's got his wish, he must be incredibly happy."
"This victory is so unfair, and I heard that Jiang Cheng only took leave because he was injured during the game. Does Pei Zhi really have the nerve to do this?" The short, chubby boy sneered.
Upon hearing this, a tall, muscular boy scoffed, "Did you guys go watch the game? Pei Zhi always says how well he plays, but actually all his points are thanks to Jiang Cheng. He's just a slacker."
When he wanted to join the school team, Pei Zhi rejected him outright, saying he was bad at the game.
It's just a lousy basketball team, what's so great about it?
He said with a look of disdain, "If Pei Zhi didn't have a rich family, he really wouldn't be as good as Jiang Cheng. To put it bluntly, he's just an arrogant young master who thinks too highly of himself."
The short, chubby boy nodded in agreement: "Exactly. He even boasted that he would surpass Jiang Cheng. He's been flattered so much that he's lost all self-awareness."
As soon as he finished speaking, the group burst into laughter, but when they turned to look at the door, their laughter stopped abruptly.
Outside the washroom, a pair of beautiful amber eyes were quietly watching them, with a rare hint of coldness in them.
"Have you said enough?" Pei Xi looked at the group and spoke calmly.
The boys' faces flushed red and then turned pale with embarrassment.
After a few seconds, the short, chubby boy stammered, "Pei Xi... um, please let us explain... it's all a misunderstanding..."
Sweat beaded on his forehead; the more arrogant he had been laughing just moments before, the more guilty and embarrassed he felt now.
They didn't dare to confront Pei Xi at all, because they knew that if they only criticized Pei Zhi, Pei Zhi might not get angry.
But if they offend Pei Xi, they'll be in big trouble.
Pei Zhi doesn't hold back when it comes to Pei Xi.
Yes...we...
Another boy wiped the sweat from his forehead and was about to speak when Pei Xi interrupted him, "Have you finished getting your water? If you're done, don't just sit there taking up space."
"We're...we're done." Several boys hurriedly came out of the hot water room, glanced at Pei Xi, and said, "Let's go, let's go," before running away quickly.
Pei Xi ignored them, casually placing the water glass under the spout and pressing the dispensing button.
Hot water gushed out, creating a cloud of white smoke.
Pei Xi's face, however, was somewhat cold.
She rarely showed this expression.
Pei Xi felt utterly disgusted.
These people don't actually like Jiang Cheng; they just want to use Jiang Cheng to belittle Pei Zhi.
They simply enjoy comparing themselves to outstanding people, causing them to fall into self-doubt, and taking pleasure in doing so to appease their own feelings of inadequacy.
Pei Xi stared at the continuous flow of water, his hands hanging at his sides, unconsciously squeezing the fabric of his school uniform pants.
Only those who know her well can tell that she is uneasy.
She didn't know if Pei Zhi would hear these words.
Because she knew better than anyone that these words would have an effect on Pei Zhi.
In fact, Jiang Cheng has always been a knot in his heart.
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