Chapter 49 I have nothing to do with Chen Xilin (including group chat...)
Before the exam, Ji Jingyu's fan group, just like before the mock exam, switched to an anonymous mode.
The once peaceful group has become a "lawless zone," with all sorts of fanatical "star-chasing" ideas emerging one after another.
Jiang Sui and Xia Fan looked at the chat content above and both showed expressions that were hard to describe.
"Luckily, we're all giants in words but dwarfs in deeds, otherwise I'd be worried about Brother Ji's personal safety."
Jiang Sui's fair fingertips slowly traced the chat history, her tone hesitant, "Were the people in Gu Ci's group this crazy back then?"
Xia Fan nodded, "It's all the same. After all, everyone loves beauty, and everyone has the right to pursue handsome men... Hey, Sui Sui, what are you doing?"
As Jiang Sui typed, she said, "I've been in the group for so long, but I haven't said a word yet. It makes me seem a bit out of place."
Xia Fan: "..."
The reason they're chatting so enthusiastically in the group is because they rarely see Ji Jingyu. But Jiang Sui spends every day with Ji Jingyu, so why would she need to join a group?
[Jiang Sui [Anonymous]: Why is everyone so keen on collecting JJY's stuff?]
She just saw that someone in the group was even offering a high price to buy his draft paper.
When Jiang Sui first saw these words, she thought these people had no bottom line.
But now that the old story has been brought up again, it has really piqued her curiosity.
Because it was anonymous, quite a few people answered Jiang Sui's question.
Because I wanted to keep it as a souvenir.
If you can't have him, you'll find a way to get what he has! [Fist pump.jpg]
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...
A series of echoes followed.
Ji Jingyu's belongings were all on his desk, and Jiang Sui could take them as she pleased.
Jiang Sui casually picked up one of his workbooks and flipped through it. The handwriting on it was strong, neat, and beautiful.
It's definitely worth keeping as a souvenir.
But stealing is wrong.
Furthermore, Jiang Sui doesn't like others secretly keeping Ji Jingyu's things.
When it comes time to arrange the seating in the classroom, Jiang Deyu still needs to hide Ji Jingyu's desk, the more thoroughly the better, so that not even a scrap of paper can be taken away.
After a while, Jiang Sui nudged Xia Fan's arm and turned her phone screen towards her, "Fanfan, who is this CXL?"
“CXL?” Xia Fan was taken aback, but quickly realized, “They’re talking about Chen Xilin in the group, right?”
"Who is Chen Xilin?" Jiang Sui murmured softly, "Why is everyone in the group talking about her?"
To be precise, it's about putting her and Ji Jingyu together.
You guys are such cowards! If you like someone, just confess!
[Upstairs, you're not from No. 2 Middle School, are you?]
[No, it's not that. My friend sent me his picture, and I was absolutely blown away by him, so I asked her to add me to the group chat. If we weren't so far apart, I definitely would have confessed my feelings to him right away.]
【[video]】
[If I may ask, are you as pretty as her?]
Jiang Sui clicked on the video, which showed a girl playing the piano.
This video was clearly shot with a mobile phone, and the resolution is not high.
In the video, Chen Xilin is wearing a black dress with a fitted waist that accentuates her beautiful figure.
Her long, smooth, black hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her exposed skin shone with a luminous glow under the stage lights. Her slender fingers danced nimbly across the black and white piano keys.
Then the phone camera slowly moved up and zoomed in, and amidst the screams, the other person's gentle and quiet face immediately came into Jiang Sui's view.
Perhaps everyone went to watch the video like Jiang Sui, or perhaps they were waiting for the girl's reply. The group was quiet for a while.
"...We're not in the same style, there's no comparison."
In the anonymous group, everyone wears an alias, so they can speak freely and without holding back.
Oh, so you're not as pretty as her. (No offense intended, just a translation)
This is why no one confesses their feelings to CXL; none of them are as pretty as her, and going would only be humiliating.
JJY and CXL are really a couple! I always thought it was fake.
The rumor that JJY and CXL are together is false. I was in the same class as them before, and I never saw them do anything intimate. They hardly ever even spoke to each other.
Do you think you'd see them together? [hehe.jpg]
Regardless of whether they were ever together, they're now in different academic tracks—one in humanities and the other in science—and live on different floors. CXL is a thing of the past.
【No, I feel like you're implying something. CXL is a thing of the past, does that mean JJY is a thing of the past now?】
Of course! Haven't you guys met JJY's new deskmate yet?
Is that the new transfer student?
[It's her. I have a friend in Class 2, and apparently JJY and JS are quite close. And regarding that forum incident, JJY actually stepped in to deny JS's claims.]
[I remember JJY saying he and JS were neighbors. It's normal for neighbors to have a good relationship, right? Don't believe everything you hear!]
[JJY's defense of JS is based on the fact that L verbally abused JJY first, and according to onlookers, L's insults were extremely offensive. JS then retaliated strongly on his behalf, so JJY's actions are clearly an act of gratitude.]
The group not only includes people from No. 2 Middle School, but also many from other schools. The original post was deleted so quickly that many people didn't see it.
What exactly is this forum thing you guys are talking about? Can anyone tell me about it? I'm like a badger jumping around in a melon patch, I'm so anxious!
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[You guys are making it sound like JJY is some kind of womanizing playboy. He's not some school bully with the surname Chi.]
【Hey, that's a stereotype. Who says school bullies are always bad boys? CA only likes fighting, not girls.】
[The school bully has been here for so long, and I've never actually seen him get along well with any girls.]
Now that you mention it, I remember something. CA seems to know JS. I saw them chatting together at the opening ceremony, and they didn't seem like they had just met.
Why didn't I see it?
They were standing on our side, which was taller than us, and to be honest, they were a really good match.
Wow, this transfer student's got some connections; he's even linked to two of the most prominent figures at No. 2 High School.
[So many abbreviations and pseudonyms, this is more tiring than following celebrities. You're already anonymous, what are you afraid of? Is using full names illegal?]
[Agreed, I'm completely confused by it. I'm almost forgetting what the letter "J" is now.]
Students from No. 2 Middle School say they feel no pressure.
[You guys have made me curious too. Do you have any photos of JS? Let me see them.]
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I have one; let me look for it.
【[photo]】
This photo was probably taken secretly during a physical education class.
The intense sunlight shone through the gaps in the branches, casting dappled patterns of light on the cement.
Jiang Sui stood under a big tree, her features strikingly beautiful, her skin glowing white, and her delicate collarbone faintly visible beneath her slightly open neckline.
Unlike Chen Xilin's gentle and refined appearance, Jiang Sui's looks have an intimidating sharpness that makes people afraid to look directly at her, and also makes people afraid to have any intimate thoughts.
Whether she noticed someone was secretly filming her or not, the moment the camera froze, Jiang Sui's lips were pursed, and her bright face gained a hint of coldness.
There was another brief silence in the group.
Oh my god, the transfer student is so good-looking, but she doesn't look like someone you want to mess with.
Compared to her, CXL is practically a model student.
[However, they are completely different styles! JJY's standards for choosing a girlfriend vary so much!]
[Please stop spreading rumors. I've already said JJY isn't in a relationship.]
[Damn, why is it that she gets her hair permed without any problems, but I have to have my parents called in if I get my hair permed?]
[According to unreliable sources, the transfer student's family has considerable influence.]
This is getting way off track! Look up at the group name! Stop discussing irrelevant people!
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Xia Fan explained, "Chen Xilin was in the same class as Ji Ge in the first year of high school. Later, when they had to choose between arts and sciences, she chose arts and separated from Ji Ge."
Jiang Sui didn't say anything.
Fanfan truly lives up to her reputation as a science student; even her words are so ambiguous.
What do you mean by "breaking up with Ji Jingyu"?
Could it be that they actually dated?
Xia Fan walked to Jiang Sui's seat, slowly approached her, and looked at her with a knowing expression, "You want to ask if she has talked to Brother Ji, right?"
"A question you already know the answer to."
Jiang Sui took a deep breath, feeling somewhat uncomfortable. This feeling wasn't directed at Xia Fan, but rather at those dubious rumors.
Xia Fan chuckled, then shook his head. "I really don't know about this."
Jiang Sui frowned upon hearing this. "You don't know?"
Xia Fan said innocently, "Brother Ji has always been low-key and unassuming. Unless he tells us himself, we have no idea what he's thinking. I only remember Chen Xilin sitting in front of Brother Ji back then..."
"I have nothing to do with Chen Xilin."
The cold, clear voice coming from behind startled the two girls.
Jiang Sui and Xia Fan turned to look at the person who spoke, only to find Ji Jingyu standing behind them at some point.
Ji Jingyu lowered her eyes to meet Jiang Sui's beautiful eyes, which were slightly widened in surprise, and said in an unprecedentedly serious tone, "I have never been in a relationship with anyone. You can come and ask me about this kind of thing in the future."
Jiang Sui: "...Oh."
All the jumbled emotions that had been building up in her heart vanished instantly.
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Chen Xilin's piano solo performance at the New Year's Eve gala was a great success; her beautiful appearance and outstanding talent garnered her a lot of attention.
The monotonous and grueling high school life makes some people keen on pairing others up with their partners.
Someone posted a question: Among so many boys in Xunning, who is good enough for Chen Xilin?
Ji Jingyu.
It was originally just a joke, but it got more and more outrageous as it spread.
The hypothetical answer, once it reaches some people's mouths, becomes "fact".
Ji Jingyu, one of the parties involved, was the last to find out.
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[Jiang Sui [Anonymous]: JJY and CXL are just ordinary classmates; they never dated.]
Jiang Sui was afraid that her post would be rejected, so she puffed out her cheeks and posted three more in one go.
Just as she was about to post her fourth message, someone responded.
[You're speaking with such conviction; you're the person directly involved.]
[Jiang Sui [Anonymous]: No, but I just asked JJY, and he said it himself.]
[Shocked face.jpg]
Some people have raised questions: "Is the JJY you're referring to the same JJY we were talking about? Don't just use an abbreviation to fool people."
【Exactly, then I can also say that I am JJY's legitimate girlfriend, as he personally confirms.】
[Jiang Sui [Anonymous]: [Voice 6″]]
Sending a voice message anonymously in a group, that's pretty brave of you.
【You're still at school in broad daylight, and you dare to send voice messages? Sister, you're pretty audacious!】
[Holy crap, you guys need to listen to this audio right now! You'll regret it for the rest of your life if you don't!]
"Chen Xilin and I are just ordinary classmates."
[Um, I've never spoken to JJY before, is this his voice?]
[It appears to be the person in question.]
[Absolutely true, this is the voice JJY uses every time he goes on stage to accept an award and give his speech.]
This sudden turn of events stunned everyone.
[Jiang Sui [Anonymous]: Also, JS and CA are just friends, nothing more.]
Having learned from past mistakes, no one criticized Jiang Sui this time. They only cautiously asked: "Was this also verified with Jiang Sui herself?"
[Jiang Sui [Anonymous]: Yeah, they were all right there, so I asked them all at once.]
Since things are already like this, could you please verify one more thing for us? Did JJY and JS talk?
Ji Jingyu just denied his relationship with Chen Xilin, but he didn't clarify his issue with Jiang Sui.
To everyone's surprise, the group admin turned off the anonymity mode as soon as the message was sent.
This means everyone's disguises have been exposed.
[Group Owner: During the exam period, anonymous mode will no longer be available in this group. Please be aware.]
[Group Admin: The monthly exam is coming up soon. No matter how much you chat in the group, the points won't be yours. But if you spend your time studying, the scores you get will be yours for the taking.]
Group member: [??? Group owner, don't you want to look at what you're saying? Have you forgotten the purpose of creating this group?]
The group admin was also helpless.
Although she is the group owner, she cannot see the information of anonymous users in anonymous mode.
The person in question has already spoken in the group chat, what can she do?
Of course, all we can do is urge everyone to study hard and strive for improvement every day.
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The day of the monthly exam arrived quickly.
Before leaving, Ji Jingyu gave Jiang Sui a final reminder and gently told her, "Don't be nervous."
His exam room was next door, while Jiang Sui and Jiang Deyu's exam rooms were in the laboratory building. Although the school was not big, it was always good to get there early.
Jiang Sui curled the corners of her lips, "Okay, I promise to answer all the questions you've taught me."
As for what Ji Jingyu didn't mention, she couldn't guarantee it.
After all, she had studied diligently for a month.
Ji Jingyu naturally understood what she meant, "Yes, take your time."
Jiang Deyu, who was standing to the side, couldn't wait any longer.
"Didn't we already say all these same things last night? When did you become so long-winded, Brother Ji?"
Jiang Sui glared at him. "If you can't wait, then just leave."
“You don’t understand.” Jiang Deyu idly twirled his pencil case. “The last exam room has all sorts of people. If you come in with me, they’ll know you’re under my protection, so they won’t dare to bully you.”
Some people know they won't do well on a test, so they don't want others to do well either; they might resort to any underhanded tricks.
To be fair, although Jiang Deyu was a bit of a goofball, his robust physique was indeed very deceptive, and most people wouldn't dare to offend him easily.
Jiang Sui looked at Ji Jingyu.
The other person nodded slightly.
With Jiang Deyu accompanying Jiang Sui to the examination hall, he felt more at ease.
"Okay, let's go then."
Ji Jingyu glanced at Jiang Deyu and said casually, "Take good care of Jiang Sui."
Don't worry.
"Also, you're not allowed to have any more wicked thoughts."
After all, he had a criminal record, so Ji Jingyu was still a little worried.
Jiang Deyu rubbed his nose guiltily, "Hey, Brother Ji, can't you just forget about this?"
Ji Jingyu glanced at him indifferently.
Jiang Deyu immediately straightened his back and held up four fingers. "I swear to God, I will never have any more crooked thoughts."
This time, he was several seats away from Jiang Sui. He's not a giraffe, so how could he possibly see her?
As for the other people in the exam room, they probably weren't as good as him.
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Aside from occasionally coming over to do experiments, students at No. 2 Middle School rarely set foot in the laboratory building.
Jiang Deyu shook his head and climbed the stairs, wondering, "Hiss, I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I feel a chill down my back."
At that moment, the footsteps following him suddenly disappeared.
Jiang Deyu was startled and hurriedly turned around to look.
If Jiang Sui is lost, Brother Ji will definitely kill him.
This was the first thought that flashed through his mind.
Fortunately, Jiang Sui didn't get lost; she just suddenly stopped in her tracks.
"What's wrong?"
Jiang Sui didn't answer his question, but just stared fixedly behind him.
Jiang Deyu felt a little uneasy. He followed Jiang Sui's gaze but saw nothing. He asked softly, "Jiang Sui, what are you looking at?"
"Look at your back." Jiang Sui spoke more slowly than usual.
"My back," Jiang Deyu's voice suddenly rose, echoing eerily in the empty stairwell, startling him so much that he quickly lowered his voice, which trembled slightly, "Is...is something wrong?"
It would have been better if Jiang Sui hadn't brought it up; the moment she did, Jiang Deyu felt a chill slowly spreading down his back.
"Hahaha..." Jiang Sui finally couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Your clothes on the back are so wet, don't you feel it?"
If your clothes get wet, you'll feel chilly when the wind blows on them.
Jiang Deyu's heart, pounding violently, almost cramped.
His memory returned, and he remembered.
Earlier, when he squatted down to tie his shoelaces, Tong Xia, that simpleton, accidentally spilled water on him.
"Jiang Deyu".
"What?" he replied irritably, clearly still angry about Jiang Sui scaring him.
"Do your best on the exam."
"……knew."
But he couldn't bring himself to do anything that would embarrass the girl, so he only remained silent for two seconds before responding to Jiang Sui's words.
Jiang Sui walked around to stand in front of him, looking down at him from the height of the stairs. "If you improve your ranking by one class, I'll give you the game console you want the most."
She paused for a moment, then added, "You're probably doomed for this monthly exam. We'll see about the next midterm. My promise is always valid."
What's the game console he wants most?
He begged his dad for a long time to buy him that game console, but his dad wouldn't buy it for him. Jiang Sui actually wanted to give it to him!
Jiang Deyu's eyes lit up suddenly, but then he waved his hand and said, "No need. That game console is quite expensive. Your family is already in such a state. You should keep the money for yourself."
Now it was Jiang Sui's turn to fall silent.
Although she didn't know exactly what kind of story Jiang Deyu had imagined for her, it certainly wasn't a good background.
"Just focus on your exam."
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Jiang Sui had already bought the game console that Jiang Deyu wanted.
When Jiang Yunzhao visited her in Xunning before, he didn't come empty-handed. He carefully prepared gifts for each of his beloved daughter's friends according to the list Jiang Sui sent him, to thank them for taking care of Jiang Sui during this time.
However, Ji Jingyu said that the gift she prepared was too expensive, and even if they accepted it, they would feel a lot of pressure.
Jiang Sui had never considered this question before.
Because Qin Beibei always had a habit of asking her for things and then accepting all the gifts she gave her without any qualms.
It now seems that Qin Beibei implicitly accepted that their relationship was unequal.
How can two unequal people become friends?
Therefore, she could only temporarily hide these gifts in Ji Jingyu's room and wait for a more suitable opportunity.
But Jiang Sui still felt that Jiang Deyu couldn't possibly have thought of so much.
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When Jiang Sui arrived at the examination hall, she found that there were more familiar faces than she had expected.
They were assigned to the chemistry lab; some were sleeping on the tables, while others were playing with the water taps above them…
Just as Jiang Deyu said, all sorts of people were doing different things in the last exam room.
Lu Shuhe and Yi Shan were already seated in their respective seats.
Yi Shan was staring blankly at her exam admission ticket, looking utterly dejected.
Jiang Sui felt that Su Yinian had only temporarily calmed her down, and that he might explode again at any time.
For some reason, several people were gathered around Lu Shuhe's table. One of the men was leaning on a cane, and his back view looked somewhat familiar.
A message from the author: Happy National Day holiday!
Thank you for the nutrient solution, everyone!
Brother Ji: Personally stepped in to refute the rumors.
Sui Sui: I don't think Jiang Deyu could have thought of so much.
Xiao Jiang: I suspect you're insulting me, but I have no proof.
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