☆、Ten、Incubation Period of Ten Years (2342 words)
High school courses are fulfilling and busy, especially at top high schools like No. 4 High School, where the competition is fierce. However, there are always exceptions, such as Feng Zihao, an iceberg that never falters. Except for showing a little warmth towards Li Yaxi and a few others, he always acts as if nothing is his concern.
Zhou Yang was juggling studying to catch up with his studies and keeping an eye on Feng Zihao, leaving him overwhelmed and unable to manage both. Meanwhile, Zhan Xiaoyu would occasionally tease Zhao Yi, flirt with Zhou Yang, and then sneak off to Li Yaxi's side to admire the handsome man. The kid was living a comfortable life. Zhao Yi had already started making money through his family's connections, and while Zhan Xiaoyu and Feng Zihao had invested, they weren't interested in that; they just waited to collect their dividends.
As for Li Yaxi, things were a bit tougher. She was often observed by students from other classes outside the window like an animal in a zoo. Until one time, she couldn't stand it anymore and glared at them with an icy look. Feng Zihao added some cold air from the side, and they finally stopped and didn't dare to come again. He also had to worry about his space. After throwing the Pixiu into the spiritual spring last time, he was indeed much more comfortable. He would also occasionally take the jade bead that Feng Zihao gave him to soak in the water. His skin was so moisturized that it made countless boys and girls in the Fourth Middle School green with envy.
However, he couldn't remain complacent; he had to earn money, otherwise, how could he afford the jade? And then there was Little Ears, so majestic and imposing, a physique that would surely win a competition—even Li Yaxi envied it. Moreover, having been kept in his spatial dimension, it seemed remarkably intelligent; it could completely understand what Li Yaxi said. Occasionally, when taken out for a walk, it wouldn't even need a leash, obediently following beside him like a guardian beast. Countless people cast envious glances at him, making Li Yaxi incredibly proud. But even while he was busy, he still needed to earn money!
With Hong Kong's return to China imminent, Li Yaxi, though he hadn't done much stock trading in his previous life, had done some research on Han Weiming's business for a while. So he was hesitating whether to take advantage of the stock market storm to make a fortune.
That day, Feng Zihao, as usual, took Li Yaxi home and reminded her to lock the door before heading home. Li Yaxi grabbed his arm, looking at him as he hesitated and remained silent for a long time.
Feng Zihao asked with some concern, "Ya Xi? What's wrong? Just say it."
Li Yaxi bit her lip, looked up at Feng Zihao with a shy expression, and said, "Well, I need your help with something, but I don't know if it will bother you."
Feng Zihao parked the car against the wall, pulled Li Yaxi inside, and said, "Tell me, what's wrong? I'll definitely help you."
Li Yaxi poured a glass of water for Feng Zihao. "I'd like to borrow your ID to open an account. I've recently become quite interested in stock trading and want to give it a try, but I'm not old enough."
Feng Zihao patted Li Yaxi's head, his favorite little gesture. Li Yaxi's hair, like her, looked soft and felt nice to the touch. This gesture also made them seem very close. "No problem. Do you know how to open an account? Do you have enough money? I can invest."
Li Yaxi shook her head. "No need. I just want to try it out and put what I learned from the book into practice. Why don't you come with me tomorrow? Otherwise, I'm afraid they won't open a car for me even if I have your ID."
Feng Zihao nodded. He knew about stocks, but he didn't get involved. He felt it was like gambling, which he didn't like. But since Li Yaxi wanted to try it, he would let her. After all, even if she lost, he would still be there for her.
The account opening went smoothly. In front of Feng Zihao, Li Yaxi only invested 50,000 yuan in a stock that was consistently rising. A month later, after making a small profit, she immediately sold it and then used all her savings, a total of 1.4 million yuan, to buy a stock that was falling. It wasn't that she didn't want to leave herself some room for maneuver; after all, she still had three properties, so she simply decided to take a gamble.
Time flew by, and with more contact, they became certain of how serious Feng Zihao was about Li Yaxi. If Feng Zihao couldn't escape this path in his life, Zhan Xiaoyu and Zhao Yi would rather they choose Li Yaxi. It wasn't that Li Yaxi was prettier, but that she was cleaner than Zhou Yang. No matter how Zhou Yang pretended or acted innocent, they could clearly see the sinister glint in his eyes. On the other hand, although Li Yaxi could be ruthless and even cruel at times, she was different.
For example, a classmate once said Li Yaxi was effeminate, and Li Yaxi immediately targeted that person. No matter the competition, if that classmate participated, Li Yaxi would utterly defeat him. This wouldn't be a big deal for an ordinary person, but that classmate came from a very poor family and had struggled to get into the Fourth Middle School. To support his studies and livelihood, he had to participate in many competitions with prize money, both within and outside the school. But Li Yaxi relentlessly pressured him, leaving him no chance to even drink water. It was only because Li Yaxi was a master of all trades that she could consistently beat him. After all, she had a cheat code; it was impossible for her not to win!
That classmate almost starved to death because his family couldn't afford food. In the end, the classmate had to come to apologize. Li Yaxi gave him a haughty look and said, "Remember to take a detour if you see me in the future. Get lost!" That was the end of it.
Seeing Li Yaxi's arrogant demeanor, Feng Zihao's eyes gleamed like a wolf's. It was precisely because of this that Zhan Xiaoyu and Zhao Yi accepted Li Yaxi; he was pure, utterly innocent. They understood that such a person would be ruthless to enemies but absolutely sincere to friends. Compared to an ingrate like Zhou Yang, they preferred Li Yaxi.
With the holidays approaching and Lu Wei returning from military academy, everyone arranged to have dinner together. Feng Zihao naturally wanted to introduce his childhood friend to Li Yaxi, so he brought him along. Zhou Yang felt uncomfortable seeing Li Yaxi at the table, but he couldn't say anything about Feng Zihao's attention to her and could only endure it.
Lu Wei's jaw dropped when he saw Li Yaxi. "Brother! Where did you kidnap this fairy child? She looks way too inhuman!"
Feng Zihao knew that his words were not meant to be sarcastic, but he understood his brother, while Li Yaxi did not. Fearing that he would be angry after hearing these words, she quickly looked at him, preparing to say something to explain and appease him.
Li Yaxi smiled upon hearing this, "Look at this analogy, do I have to use a magic wand to conjure up food for myself to live up to the title of 'celestial child'? Otherwise, I would be unworthy of the name?"
Lu Wei laughed out loud, "How could I! It's a rare opportunity for the little fairy to visit the mortal realm, how could I possibly neglect him?"
Zhan Xiaoyu smacked Lu Wei on the head with his chopsticks. "Alright, alright! Anyone who didn't know better would think you went to No. 4 Middle School while we went to military academy. And you're acting all pedantic, aren't you? Ya Xi, don't pay any attention to him. If you argue with him, he can talk all day without taking a breath!"
Lu Wei touched the spot where he had been knocked on. "Zhao Yi, your training isn't up to par. If you're not properly trained, remember to put the chain on when you bring him out; it's too unsafe."
Zhan Xiaoyu roared, "Who are you calling a dog! You bastard!"
"Hey... I didn't mention dogs, don't be so sensitive, okay?"
Without a word, Zhan Xiaoyu started to play with him using both hands and feet, which made Lu Wei yell, "Zhao Yi, hurry up and take him back! How can you have a fit like this? You're ruining my image! I want to leave people with a handsome, dashing, and debonair first impression!"
Zhao Yi ignored him, while Feng Zihao casually remarked, "Be careful not to get bitten; the virus has a ten-year incubation period."
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