Chapter 12: Get Out of Class A

"Look, isn't it pretty?" Instead of answering, Ling Yexi turned around, showing her the back of his backpack. The little elephant plush she made was hanging from the zipper, standing out.

Tall and slim back, sky-blue backpack, floral elephant with a long nose, distant green mountains, and morning mist. The boy turned his head slightly, looking at her with a pet-like smile.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Countless fireworks burst in Cheng Xiaoyou's heart. Everything froze into the most beautiful picture, etched in her memory forever.

"Is this what you wanted to show me?" Cheng Xiaoyou tried to speak naturally, hiding her racing heart. Was this what he meant by having something important to show her?

"Yeah, isn't it pretty?" Ling Yexi nodded, as if this was a crucial matter, and asked again.

Cheng Xiaoyou's smile widened, reaching her eyes. She proudly lifted her chin and said, "Of course, it's pretty! I made it!"

"Cheng Xiaoyou!" Ling Yexi suddenly stopped smiling and called her name seriously.

Xiaoyou's heart started racing again. He called her name. What was he going to do? Like in novels or TV shows, was this a prelude to a confession?

"Being pretty isn't enough. To make me happy, you have to do your best!"

"Otherwise…"

"I won't let you off!"

Ling Yexi's clear eyes turned deep, containing an unreadable light.

When they walked into the classroom, as Xiaoyou expected, it caused an uproar.

Especially when Ling Yexi pulled out a chair for her to sit next to him!

Instantly, there were wails all around, the sound of girls' dreams shattering.

She could even feel the envious stares scanning her like lasers. Even when the teacher asked her to introduce herself, the jealous stares didn't dissipate but intensified.

Standing on the podium, Cheng Xiaoyou took a deep breath and said, "My name is Cheng Xiaoyou. I like drawing and designing things. My dream is…"

She lowered her head slightly, as if lost in thought, or like a broken tape.

How embarrassing, getting stuck even during a self-introduction!

The jealous stares turned into mocking ones.

"My dream is to one day defeat Magic and win the Asian Cup Design Award!"

Cheng Xiaoyou's previously downcast eyes suddenly lifted, shining with a light that was firm and dazzling.

"Ha-ha!"

The class burst into laughter and chatter.

"Is this girl crazy, saying she wants to defeat Magic and win a design award?"

"Don't you know Magic is Shengyu's pride, the so-called perfect magic girl?"

"She became famous nationwide at six for designing a best-selling plush toy and has since won the national best children's art competition and the youth category championship."

"She skipped grades three times during school, started dabbling in fashion design after joining Shengyu, and won numerous awards!"

"This year, she graduated early and chose to study fashion design in Milan over Yale."

"And she says she wants to defeat such a legend! How overconfident!"

Cheng Xiaoyou's face turned red from the class's laughter. She knew this would happen, but it was her truest thought.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!" Suddenly, applause filled with approval came.

The classroom fell silent, leaving only Ling Yexi's clear, steady clapping.

Xiaoyou smiled slightly at him, feeling a wave of warmth in her chest.

"Did I hear wrong? Someone said they want to defeat Magic! Does this person have a death wish?"

A haughty voice came from outside, and Shangguan Yao stormed in, standing in the first row with a cold glare that could kill.

Cheng Xiaoyou froze on stage. She thought Ling Yexi went to school alone because he and Gong Che, and Shangguan Yao were in different classes. But Shangguan Yao was in Class A too?!

A bad feeling deepened. What about Gong Che?

"And, who was clapping just now? Stand up and let this young master see!" Shangguan Yao added, demanding the culprits stand up.

"It was me clapping. Got a problem?" Ling Yexi leaned back against the desk casually, arms crossed, smiling at him.

"Don't cause trouble; I'm discussing something serious!" Shangguan Yao glared at him, then shouted, "Who was it? Stand up now!"

The classmates wanted to tell him, but they didn't dare under Ling Yexi's gaze. They just kept signaling him to look at the podium.

"Are your eyes cramping?" Shangguan Yao didn't understand, turning left to see the teacher. He nodded casually and greeted, "Hello, teacher!"

"By the way, teacher, did you see who said that just now?!"

"I said it." Cheng Xiaoyou couldn't stand it anymore and spoke to his back.

"You dare hide on the podium…" Shangguan Yao turned angrily and saw the girl with a ponytail. His face darkened. "It's you!"

"Weren't you expelled?!"

A chilling voice came from the door. Gong Che stood there, his body tense like a drawn sword.

Gong Che!

Cheng Xiaoyou's heart skipped a beat. He was indeed in this class!

Now it was really bad.

"Didn't you hear me?! If you don't want to die, get out of Shengyu!" Gong Che was genuinely angry this time. The person he thought was gone was now brazenly in front of him, challenging his authority!

"This is my school. Why should I leave?!" Cheng Xiaoyou was also angered by his attitude. He was wrong, not her. Why should he keep shouting at her?!

"Now, immediately, get out!" Gong Che pointed outside, not wanting to waste words, his tone icy.

"Gong Che, that's not appropriate," the teacher tried to intervene.

"Shut up! I am the rule!" Gong Che shot a warning glance at the teacher.

"Why are you so arrogant, shouting at the teacher? Do you even act like a student?!" Cheng Xiaoyou couldn't understand why he was so self-important. With all his money, why come to school just to make others miserable?!