Chapter 63: A Ruthless Deduction Machine

Chapter 63: A Ruthless Deduction Machine
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“Uh-huh…” Yan Hanxi said in an affected falsetto.
Supporting her weight with one hand, He Jing vaulted over the table.
The papers in her arm did not so much as flutter in the wind generated by the force of her vault. So elegant was she as He Jing steadied herself that she could put nationally acclaimed gymnasts to shame.
Yan Hanxi’s grin grew larger as he praised, “Impressive.”
Opening her duty book that kept track of students and their assignments, she jotted down a sentence: “Failure to submit homework on time will result in a ten-point deduction.”
He Jing was utterly ruthless in her approach, behaving like a point deduction machine.
It was a total defeat for Yan Hanxi. Rubbing his forehead, he smiled helplessly.
“How can there be a girl like you…?”
Shouldn’t someone flush when they are embarrassed? To be so emotionless…
Still, it was one reason Yan Hanxi was so interested in her. The more she acted outside his expectations, the more attention he showered her with.
He Jing did her rounds and collected the homework from her peers, carrying the stack taller than she was to the teacher’s office.
“Sister Jing, let me help you!” Wu Yu eagerly volunteered himself upon seeing He Jing’s situation.
However, someone else beat him to the punch before he could attempt to take the load off He Jing’s hands.
Wu Yu and Yan Hanxi looked at each other.
Wu Yu quivered in his shoes.
Ah! He understood Yan Hanxi despite no words being shared between them.
He was not worthy of this opportunity.
He Jing did not care what Yan Hanxi wanted to do, and she let him do as he pleased, stepping out of the classroom with him in tow.
He Jing could not have known how her actions stirred up the class as soon as she stepped out.
Cheng Yi had just arrived at school when she heard someone say, “Boss Yan seems to like He Jing’s type. She’d become the school belle easily if she fought for it.
“He Jing is prettier than Cheng Yi…”
“Cheng Yi’s pretty, not unlike a delicate flower in clear water. She has He Jing beat in temperament, but He Jing outshines her in beauty. Those facial features… they’re amazing. She looks good even without trying.”
Standing beside Cheng Yi, Liu Sisi said, “Xiao Yi, don’t take it to heart. Your votes put you firmly in first place compared to all the others. Even if people prefer He Jing to you, you’ll still be the school belle at the end of the day.”
Cheng Yi felt a little better. She offered Liu Sisi a warm smile as she shook her head. “I don’t mind.”
At this moment, there was a commotion outside the classroom.
Someone barged in from outside and said in between pants, “A third-year student is here… she said she was looking for you, Cheng Yi…”
All eyes turned to Cheng Yi. Cheng Yi returned their looks with befuddlement. She had never interacted with her seniors, so why would one of them be looking for her?
Hesitantly, Cheng Yi stepped out to greet her upperclassman. A large group of people crowded around the door, filling the hallway. A few students from the neighboring class popped their heads out to see what was happening.
An immensely beautiful girl with long hair dyed fashionably in the shade of ash stuck out from the crowd. She had exquisite features, making her look like a porcelain doll. She wore the top half of the school uniform, exchanging the bottom half with a miniskirt, which showed off a ferocious tattoo on her thigh.
Cheng Yi recognized her at a glance. It was Xu Bi, the senior currently competing with her for the title of school belle. She was currently ranked second.
For an inexplicable reason, Cheng Yi’s heart skipped a beat. “Even the transfer student is so arrogant now,” Xu Bi said. “She refuses to come out and greet me. Do I need to invite her out despite being her senior?”
Someone noticed Cheng Yi in the crowd, forcing her to declare her presence known. “I’m here, I’m here.”
The crowd of spectators took a step back, giving Cheng Yi and Xu Bi some room.
Only Zhang Man and Liu Sisi remained by Cheng Yi’s side. Xu Bi’s overwhelming presence was so great that they dared not speak. Cheng Yi was not much better, gripping the hem of her skirt and hiding her panic behind an elegant smile.. She smiled serenely, pure and harmless, and asked, “Senior, is there something you need from me?”