WBSGVS Chapter 34 V1

Qingli successfully sent Pei Mingjiang to the hospital after the battle.

Pei Mingjiang was old and suffered from several common ailments associated with aging, such as coronary heart disease and high blood pressure. The shock and anger from Qingli were enough to prevent his medication from alleviating his condition.

He was the head of the Pei family. Although Pei Rong had taken over the family business, his lack of talent made him far less influential than Pei Mingjiang, and he couldn’t compare to Pei Xiyue’s intelligence. Many significant decisions still relied on Pei Mingjiang, which was also why he couldn’t resist his father’s authority and had to allow him to arrange a marriage contract for his son.

With Pei Mingjiang hospitalized, the entire Pei family was thrown into a panic.

This included Pei Mingjiang’s brother’s family. Upon hearing that he was hospitalized due to anger from the family’s adopted daughter, they all rushed to express their concern.

Pei Xiyue quickly took his grandfather to the hospital, leaving Qingli behind, who didn’t follow and instead continued to wreak havoc at home.

It wasn’t until she had thoroughly destroyed the living room that she finally sat down to rest, satisfied with her work.

While she enjoyed her moment of peace, receiving no phone calls, the Pei family was busy all day.

He Yue, as the daughter-in-law, had to take care of things in the absence of her mother-in-law. With her husband gone to visit Pei Mingjiang, he returned to work immediately after. When she returned home with her son, she found the living room in disarray, despite the efforts to clean up.

The once beautiful decor was marred with unsightly scratches, and the previously coordinated decorations had vanished, leaving the TV wall bare.

Even though He Yue knew what Fu Qingli had done, she still felt her vision darken with rage, nearly shouting in frustration.

Just as she was about to explode, a slender figure walked past her with calmness, showing no sign of guilt or remorse, carrying a cup of hot milk straight upstairs.

He Yue found herself unable to scream.

All her anger was trapped in her chest, turning her face pale, and supported by her son, she could only mutter, “Is she sent by your grandfather to torment our family?!”

Pei Xiyue remained silent, not because he didn’t want to respond to his mother, but because he didn’t want to upset her further. After all, even Pei Mingjiang hadn’t fared well after becoming frantic; it wasn’t just their family that was suffering.

As the only one benefiting from the situation, he tried to avoid Fu Qingli’s piercing gaze and various subtle interruptions, making it harder for him to voice his thoughts.

Besides, Pei Xiyue had a rebellious streak, and now that she had become this way, he found her somewhat more agreeable than before.

Pei Mingjiang’s hospitalization had come as a shock. In the two years since his retirement, under the care of Uncle Wei, his health had improved significantly due to a balanced diet and regular exercise, so he hadn’t anticipated needing hospitalization.

When news broke, financial news reporters rushed to confirm the information with the Pei family, leading to a significant drop in Pei family stocks.

Pei Mingjiang, fearing further complications, spent less than two days in the hospital before returning home.

This time, he was more compliant.

When someone is fearless and lacks weaknesses, yet is being controlled by another, they truly feel powerless.

Although Pei Mingjiang was feared in the business world, he found himself at a loss against the resilient Fu Qingli, unable to take action.

He couldn’t break the law or cover up the truth, so he pretended as if nothing had happened, acting as a gentle grandfather.

However, Qingli returned to school the day after his arrival, resulting in very few encounters.

Qingli officially joined the math Olympiad class, learning alongside the top students in her high school.

Mr. Gao, the physics teacher, had initially wanted to place her in the math Olympiad class but was surprised to find she had already entered. He handed her some exercises to work on: “What a pity! I reviewed your physics book and saw your deep understanding of the material. If only it weren’t for the impending senior year, you could manage both competitions.”

Qingli felt regretful but recognized her priorities: “I’ll focus on mastering math first; I can always study physics in college later.”

Mr. Gao was pleased and gave her more physics practice books: “Work on these when you can, but your main focus should remain on the competition.”

So, Qingli embraced Mr. Gao’s kindness, piling her desk high with books.

With so many high school textbooks, she couldn’t fit them in her drawer, leaving them on the table instead.

Before the last class of the afternoon, Qingli intended to head over alone when she suddenly heard someone calling her name.

As soon as Yao Yuhan heard the voice, she became as excited as if she had won the lottery: “Whoa! Do you know the school’s genius? What’s going on? Did you become a top student because of him?!”

Qingli responded, puzzled, “Genius?”

She asked in confusion and then called back to Xu Nianhan while continuing to tidy her things.

Yao Yuhan, blushing, pointed to the tall boy waiting at the back door and whispered, “He’s our school’s genius! He always scores ten or more points higher than the second-place student on every exam. When the questions are tough, he shines even more, with his highest score exceeding the second place by over fifty points. What’s more enviable is that he hardly attends class; he’s either on his phone or playing computer games, so we all call him a genius…”

By the end, Yao Yuhan was nearly in tears, lamenting how some people seem so smart, hardly studying, yet still manage to stay at the top.

Qingli exclaimed in surprise, “Wow!”

Yao Yuhan comfortingly patted her shoulder: “Now you’re associating with the genius, and since you’ve become a top student in such a short time, you’ll surely surpass him.”

“Thank you,” Qingli said with a smile.

At that moment, a girl from the neighboring group suddenly glanced over and remarked pointedly, “Some people just can’t help but like their wealthy fiancé while also trying to attract good students. I don’t know how they can be so shameless.”

Yao Yuhan paused and looked embarrassedly at Qingli, almost forgetting that Qingli had a fiancé.

Qingli smiled reassuringly. The original character wasn’t overly flamboyant, but she tightly held onto Pei Xiyue as her lifeline and never concealed it.

She enjoyed taking the same bus to school as Pei Xiyue, often prioritizing riding with him even if it meant skipping breakfast. Occasionally, when Pei Xiyue was in a good mood, he would even walk her to the academic building.

So, when someone questioned her about her closeness to Pei Xiyue, she would rather face bullying than not declare that they were engaged, arranged by their parents!

She thought this would assert her claim, but in reality, it only brought her harm.

Qingli had already decided to reject the engagement and kept her head down, saying, “I’m single, with no boyfriend or fiancé. My mind is only on my studies, so don’t blame me for early romance.”

Yao Yuhan’s mouth fell open in surprise.

“Really?” The girl turned around, her eyes wide with excitement, and then she asked skeptically, “You’re willing to give up this engagement?”

“I’ve already given it up,” Qingli replied seriously as she gathered her things to leave.

The girl from the neighboring group couldn’t hide her grin and quickly pulled out her phone, tapping away furiously, not revealing to whom she was speaking.

Before long, news of Pei Xiyue, the school bully, breaking off his engagement with the “ugly duckling” Fu Qingli spread across the campus forum.

Indeed, Pei Xiyue was a school bully.

Every day, he either slept in class or sneaked off to an internet café, frequented various upscale clubs, or got into fights. Yet, he was handsome and aloof, exactly the type of boy that girls around seventeen or eighteen adored, making him extremely popular at school.

Those who had bullied Fu Qingli for being Pei Xiyue’s fiancée were not just the five from last time; it just so happened that those specific individuals crossed paths with Qingli.

As Qingli exited, Xu Nianhan, who had been waiting for a while, followed her out.

Curious, Qingli asked, “What brought you over?”

Xu Nianhan shrugged, “Because your training time was too short, the teacher asked me to help you catch up until you can keep up with the others.”

“Got it,” Qingli nodded. “Thanks for your help. Should I pay you for tutoring?”

After their interaction on Friday night, she instinctively felt that he needed money.

Xu Nianhan’s eyes lit up at the mention of tutoring fees, a smile breaking across his face as he looked at her appreciatively: “Then I’ll graciously accept it.”

Qingli: “…”

The problem was, he wasn’t refusing at all!

Qingli chuckled. She wasn’t short on money either and directly transferred five thousand yuan to him. Pei Mingjiang had given her fifty thousand in pocket money, and as someone who rarely went out, she was sure she wouldn’t spend it all.

Upon receiving the money, Xu Nianhan’s demeanor visibly brightened. As they approached the large classroom in Building No. 2, Teacher Chen raised an eyebrow in surprise and teased, “Found some money, have you? Looking so happy?”

Before Xu Nianhan could respond, a cheerful boy from their class chimed in, “Isn’t he happy to be with a beautiful girl?”

Qingli was speechless, noticing the boy’s fair complexion turning bright red.

The two found a spot to sit, leaning against the wall to avoid disturbing others. As the class bell rang, students filtered in, unfazed by the unfamiliar face in the room.

Students often joined and left the math Olympiad class.

To remain, it took not only talent but also perseverance.

Soon, the class officially began.

Teacher Chen handed out a stack of papers from last Thursday’s practice; Xu Nianhan had him, but Qingli did not, so they shared one.

The paper was neatly presented, with clear and precise handwriting, and every answer was correct, almost like a standard answer sheet.

Xu Nianhan pushed the paper in front of Qingli, saying, “You look at it first; ask me if you don’t understand anything.”

Then he pulled out a… computer.

Qingli was taken aback. “You brought a computer to play?”

Xu Nianhan shook his head, a mysterious smile on his face. “Of course not.”

He opened the computer, pressed a few keys, and the screen displayed stock market information, but it had already closed, showing no changes. He then opened a browser and began searching for some information.

Qingli immediately understood: this kid was trading stocks.

Could someone who trades stocks be poor?

She glanced at the brand of the computer; it was the same as her phone, and just by looking at its model, she could tell it was top-of-the-line.

She sighed and focused on the lesson.

Each class lasted forty-five minutes, followed by a ten-minute break before continuing. Regular students finished school at 5:10 PM, but for the math Olympiad class, it was 6:10 PM.

Sometimes they also had extra training at noon, and with homework on top of that, there was almost no time to rest.

After finishing a class, Qingli was engrossed and eager to solve the problems herself, but due to her intense focus, she felt a bit fatigued and leaned back in her chair to rest.

Teacher Chen approached to check on her: “How are you doing? Is there anywhere you feel challenged?”

Qingli sat up straight and smiled, “I understand everything except for the last question, which was a bit difficult. The rest is fine.”

Xu Nianhan interjected, “I told you her level is rising quickly.”

Teacher Chen shot him a look: “What’s wrong? You’re given an extra class to play on the computer and you’re still complaining?”

Xu Nianhan immediately fell silent and stopped talking.

Turning to Qingli, Teacher Chen wore a friendly smile and said, “Don’t feel shy; if you have any questions, feel free to ask Xu Nianhan. His grades are quite good.”

Qingli nodded, “Got it.”

Only then did Teacher Chen leave with satisfaction, hands behind his back, walking briskly. Ah, if this continues, this student might turn out to be even better than Xu Nianhan.

If they both competed together and made it to the finals, they would outperform students from other countries!

Qingli watched Teacher Chen’s back, her smile widening. No matter how old people get, there’s always a childlike side within them. At that moment, Xu Nianhan leaned closer and whispered in her ear, “Old Chen has high expectations for you, but don’t feel pressured. Just do your best.”

Qingli responded with an “Mm,” then relaxed her posture and curiously asked, “Can I ask you a question?”

“Sure,” Xu Nianhan nodded, one hand casually fiddling with his computer.