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The Monday assembly was quite dull; important matters were usually announced multiple times in the class group, making the meeting content unnecessary to listen to.
Despite this, Zheng Mengni remained fixated on the tall man standing at the podium, who was hosting the assembly. He spoke with a slight bend at the waist, leaning closer to the microphone to make his voice clearer and more powerful. Dressed in a simple shirt, he had outstanding looks, with striking features that seemed to be painted by an artist. He exuded a radiant charm, his smile warm and infectious, like the sun breaking through clouds, casting dazzling rays of light.
Tan Yan, the Student Council President, was also the top student of their province that year. Coming from an illustrious background, his grandfather was the founder of one of the world's top ten companies, and his grandmother was one of the four divas of the Chinese music scene. Ten years ago, his father led their family business into the top three in global rankings, while A-Qin, his mother, was an internationally acclaimed actress with numerous accolades.
Some people are born at a finish line that others can only aspire to reach; this phrase perfectly describes Tan Yan. It was said that last week he donated fifty million to impoverished areas in the name of the school from his own pocket. This act made headlines, and Tan Yan was praised throughout the school for a week, becoming a celebrated figure at Mingya University.
Zheng Mengni diligently observed Tan Yan's ability to command attention and his logical reasoning while speaking, preparing herself to become the next Student Council President. She was so absorbed in her studies that she didn’t notice a fleeting glance directed her way from the podium.
Once the assembly concluded, only one class remained on that Monday morning. Zheng Mengni sat in the front row reading but frequently glanced back as if recalling something. As class approached, she noticed that a seat in the corner remained empty. Zhou Minshi had missed the assembly and still hadn’t returned to class.
Zheng Mengni checked her phone but found no message from him regarding an absence. A sense of unease crept over her; Duan Ya’s ex-boyfriend had connections to some shady dealings, and his long-standing bad habits made him unpredictable when he acted out. After pondering for a moment, she sent a message asking Zhou Minshi where he was.
He didn’t reply for a long time. When the class bell rang, Zheng Mengni tucked her phone back into her bag and straightened up to focus on the professor at the podium.
After one class passed, Zheng Mengni felt her mind stuffed with knowledge points as she diligently took notes from the electronic board until Shen Die tapped her shoulder.
“Xiao Ni, let’s go to the cafeteria.”
Zheng Mengni paused her writing and looked apologetically at her friend. “You go ahead; I want to finish organizing my notes before I eat.”
Shen Die replied, “Then should I pack you something to take back to your dorm?”
Xiao Die was in trouble.
The notes were numerous and chaotic, and Zheng Mengni had spent half an hour trying to organize them, yet there were still several parts she couldn't understand. Suddenly, she remembered something and opened her phone, only to see a message from Zhou Minshi sent an hour ago: [Medical Room].
[Don't worry, my hand isn't injured, so it won't delay your art exhibition next month.]
Through the screen, Zheng Mengni could sense the disdain and contempt in those few short words.
At first, Zhou Minshi was unwilling to take on the task of painting for her. Eventually agreeing was merely out of necessity, forced by circumstances.
Two years ago, Zheng Mengni and Zhou Minshi were high school alumni. She had heard of this top student who consistently scored dozens of points higher than the second place in every exam. In this prestigious high school filled with top achievers, Zhou Minshi's academic abilities reached a daunting level; no one dared to think they could surpass this genius.
At that time, Zheng Mengni struggled to achieve satisfactory grades, lingering around the fiftieth position in her class. It sounded decent enough, but only those who made it into the top ten could qualify for admission to Mingya University based on their scores. That university was predominantly attended by children of the elite, who often gained admission through their family's influence.
However, her brother Zheng Zeqi did not rely on the Zheng family's background; to avoid being looked down upon by their father, Zheng Mengni was determined to get in on her own merit. Eager for knowledge, she dreamed of becoming a formidable scholar like Zhou Minshi.
One day after a midterm exam, on her way home from school, she followed Zhou Minshi onto the bus for the first time and wanted to ask him how he studied so effectively.
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