When Shang Lin saw Chu Jiusheng's petrified expression, he felt an immense headache coming on. Was this the legendary chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) teenager?! He had finally witnessed it firsthand today.
However, it was almost time for class, and Shang Lin didn't have time to indulge the chuunibyou boy any longer. He could only say, "If you want to differentiate between you and Fan Mingyu, do it based on the overall ranking. I don't agree with different methods."
After saying that, Shang Lin left in a hurry. He really couldn't stand Chu Jiusheng's somewhat stubborn and childish nature. He still preferred to be with a great demon like She Jinxing.
As Chu Jiusheng watched Shang Lin's hurried departure, he suddenly felt as if he had been disliked again. However, he had already tried very hard in his studies, but unfortunately his foundation was not good, and he felt a little strained.
But if I can't compare to Shang Lin, am I really inferior to Fan Mingyu? Speaking of which, where did he rank on the final exams last semester? I need to go and see, so I can at least know how big the gap is between us.
After school in the afternoon, Shang Lin went home with Fan Mingyu again. The boy started talking about Chu Jiusheng, his tone full of disdain and complaints, but mostly he seemed confused.
Fan Mingyu said, "What's wrong with that guy? He's not a little girl, yet he cares about who you get close to. If you knew him, you'd think he was having a fit of teenage angst, but if you didn't, you'd think he liked you and was just jealous."
"Stop it already," Shang Lin said, his head throbbing with pain. "What kind of analogy is that?"
"I just feel that girls might be a little dramatic over these kinds of things, and boys are like that too..." Fan Mingyu couldn't find a suitable adjective to describe it for a moment, and could only say in the end, "A serious case of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)."
Shang Lin really wanted to say, "It's like you're so much better than Chu Jiusheng before. You were capable of throwing my backpack and chair, and when I found out, you were still so self-righteous. You won't stop until I teach you a lesson."
However, Shang Lin always believed that the past was the past and the present was the present. Besides, what was there for an old man like him, who was thousands of years old, to argue with a child?
So Shang Lin only thought about it and didn't say it out loud. Besides, Fan Mingyu is studying so hard now, and he's such a well-behaved kid. He's bound to have a bright future.
But Shang Lin still advised, "Since you know he's having a fit of chuunibyou, stay away from him to avoid catching it. Besides, aren't you going back to the top class? You don't even have enough time to study every day, do you? Where do you have time to waste on other things?"
"Don't hit someone in the face, and don't speak ill of someone!" Fan Mingyu immediately exploded. "I've been working hard to catch up with you every day, haven't you seen what my initial ranking was? Really..."
"Okay, okay, it's my fault, it's my fault." Shang Lin apologized immediately. "You're the best. Eat more tonight and make sure you're well-nourished."
Fan Mingyu, “…”
I suspect you're trying to coax a child, but I have no proof. However, the tone you use to coax a child definitely screams "old father"! Seriously, how do you manage to act like an elder so easily? It's so incongruous!
However, Fan Mingyu asked Shang Lin with great curiosity, "By the way, is there some kind of story between you and Chu Jiusheng? I see that he really admires you and always calls you 'boss'."
In response to Fan Mingyu's question, Shang Lin explained, "He doesn't admire me. He admires your Brother Jin and wants to learn kung fu from him. Unfortunately, he hasn't had the chance. Since he can't see your Brother Jin, he has turned his attention to me."
"Huh?" Fan Mingyu was a little dumbfounded. "This can be transferred?" I'm not well-educated, don't try to fool me.
Shang Lin laughed and said, "After all, your Jin-ge and I are cousins in public. He has the title of my cousin, so Chu Jiusheng has to admire me, right? It's a bit of an exaggeration to say that you love everything about me, but that's the gist of it."
Only then did Fan Mingyu realize that the original videos on She Jinxing's account featured him as the main character. His eyes lit up immediately. "Brother Jin, can you take me in too? You don't have to teach me martial arts, though. He wields his spear and longsword so coolly. No wonder Chu Jiusheng admires him. I admire him too!"
Shang Lin, "..."
Well, another immature teenager. But, "If you want to learn, he will teach you, but right now, do you have time, or does he have time? Let's wait for an opportunity."
Fan Mingyu immediately deflated, somewhat understanding why Chu Jiusheng couldn't see his idol and transferred his feelings to Shang Lin. Alas, it seemed he was going to suffer the same fate.
However, as soon as Fan Mingyu stepped into Shang Lin's house and saw She Jinxing, his eyes lit up again. "Brother Jin, can you teach me martial arts?"
She Jinxing glanced at Shang Lin with a puzzled look, clearly asking him, "What's the situation now?"
Shang Lin said very directly, "Just like Chu Jiusheng, he is another one of your admirers."
She Jinxing immediately understood, but then adopted a coaxing tone, saying, "Sweetie, I'll teach you when I have time."
Upon hearing She Jinxing say he could teach him, Fan Mingyu completely ignored his tone, as if he hadn't heard anything about being a good boy or not. He became even more excited, "Really?!"
She Jinxing nodded, "It really is, even more real than pearls, just don't cry when the time comes."
"No, no, no," Fan Mingyu immediately assured him. "I'm not a child. I know what I'm doing."
"Alright, alright." Shang Lin hurriedly interrupted the chuunibyou boy, "Hurry up and eat. Although you don't have to go back to the dormitory after dinner, you still need to develop good habits so that you don't procrastinate and get caught by the dormitory manager at noon."
"Hehe..." Fan Mingyu laughed heartily. "Don't worry, I have an inside man. It's your classmate from junior high, Su Jinghang. He was the one who covered for me at noon. I didn't expect that such a cute little kid would be so brave."
Shang Lin looked at Fan Mingyu with a terrible headache. He felt that if he spent any more time with the other person, he would also turn into a chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) teenager. No, he would not be able to resist wanting to stop associating with him. It would be a bit annoying.
Sure enough, no matter how much he puts on a youthful facade, he's still an old guy inside who can't fit in with young people. So, personality doesn't change whether you time travel or are reborn!
However, Shang Lin couldn't help but say, "Su Jinghang is such a cute and well-behaved kid, so don't bully him."
Fan Mingyu immediately replied confidently, "I don't have time to do anything else. Besides, what's the point of bullying a cute and obedient child? There's no sense of accomplishment at all. Ah, no, I mean I won't offend others unless they offend me, and if they offend me, I will definitely retaliate."
At this moment, She Jinxing somewhat understood the sect leader's feelings; this child was a bit...
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