Chapter 30 Bright Seasons, Grand Campaign (Part 2)

oss.A beautiful girl with perfect proportions, long fingers, and charming eyes that flutter enticingly has the makings of a future beauty. Su Cen memorized this moment but suddenly felt a pang of hear...Chapter Thirty: Clear and Bright Season, Grand Battle with Many Heroes (Part 2)

The girls were initially taken aback but couldn't help smiling. The vibrant spring atmosphere made Su Cen feel out of place under their smiles. If previously Xue Yiyang's mistaken belief that he was pursuing Chen Lingshan had made him want to kick him, now Xue Yiyang’s bold and straightforward behavior would make Su Cen want to punch him in the face.

Su Cen could be described as an eye-catching figure who abruptly entered their midst. First off, he was very wealthy; his family background seemed good. Moreover, he was also quite intelligent, having made Li Ai and Zhang Xi, who usually acted like big shots at school, look foolish. Furthermore, he was sunny and warm-hearted—someone that people found naturally appealing. This caused these girls to become curious about Su Cen.

"Have we met before" Chen Lingshan smiled and asked.

Su Cen nodded with a bitter and helpless feeling in his heart. Before his father's company built housing units that made them move, they lived in the small dormitory provided by his mother’s trading company, less than thirty square meters, half-basement level, windows right next to an outdoor parking lot filled with dust—this was once the financial office of his mother's trading company converted into a dormitory. The whole family squeezed into this cramped space.

Chen Lingshan’s father was the vice president of this trading company, something Su Cen only learned later. In elementary school, although Chen Lingshan and he were in the same school, they weren’t in the same class; there were many who secretly liked her. Su Cen would look forward to seeing her every day at school but felt so nervous that when he did see her, he wished he could run far away.

Later, it was by chance within his mother's trading company that Su Cen saw Chen Lingshan accompanying his father in an inspection tour. She wore a white floral Bohemian skirt and looked as beautiful as a princess, surrounded by people who showered her with praise and admiration. His own mother could not even get close enough to praise her among the high-ranking officials of the trading company.

Back then, Su Cen was wearing an old sweater passed down from his cousin that had frayed edges and a pair of white mesh sneakers one size too large but very worn out. He played with a small mutt in the parking lot, gazing at the princess-like Chen Lingshan far away. The puppy even tried to get attention by licking Su Cen's face persistently.

Su Cen might never forget the glance Chen Lingshan gave him inadvertently. From top to bottom, she frowned deeply, her eyes showing disdain and an eagerness to turn away from him. Imagine a girl who had grown up in a superior environment; when faced with a dusty boy playing with a small dirty dog perhaps even sniffling, staring at her as if she were a heavenly being, wouldn't she immediately look away

Su Cen didn’t blame her because it was an instinctive reaction. Just like how one would instinctively avoid something unclean or incomprehensible.

"Are you Uncle Su's son I seem to remember meeting you when your dad and my dad were doing business together!"

Perhaps the lady in question had a poor memory, or there was a small gap in Chen Lingshan’s recollection, but she mistook Su Can for someone else.

Indeed, people have self-preservation instincts. On an afternoon long ago, when he appeared in a gorgeous suit, a grubby boy and his dog were not far away from him, both drooling at the sight of him. Unless one was excessively stimulated, anyone would subconsciously forget this discordant scene.

Su Can didn't explain to her. Perhaps it was better to let Chen Lingshan make a beautiful mistake than to force her to recall an unpleasant memory about who he really is.

After all, Su Can never expected to continue interacting with Chen Lingshan; she had been his first love princess in the past, but life wasn’t like fairy tales. Even though he was blessed by God and given a second chance at life, it didn't mean that he needed to make up for the regrets of his first love.

Some regrets are beautiful, even if they hurt one's heart. Whether it’s the elegant princess dress or the delicate face looking back with a slight frown.

Chen Lingshan made this statement nonchalantly, yet those around her picked up on its significance. Everyone knew that Chen Lingshan’s father was the vice president of a trading company, and the fabricated Su Can's father had discussed business with the vice president of that same trading company. Both parties were obviously at the same level, which meant that Su Can must come from a wealthy family as well. This made everything fall into place.

Xue Yiyang and Liu Rui looked at Su Can in surprise; they couldn’t understand how Su Li Cheng, Su Can's father, had interacted with Chen Lingshan’s father

As everyone enjoyed the barbecue by the seaside, they chatted about all sorts of topics. Before his rebirth, Su Can wasn't a talkative person and certainly didn't have diplomatic skills, but when it came to dealing with a group of middle school students born in 1989, the knowledge he had accumulated in an era of information explosion far surpassed their understanding.

Many people were impressed by his words. Xue Yiyang and Liu Rui felt for the first time that they had been upstaged by Su Can, yet at the same time, they found recent changes in Su Can quite intriguing.

The girls naturally have their own modesty and haven't deliberately inquired about Su Cun's background. They are, however, quite envious of Chen Lingshan. Having a boy secretly admiring her is definitely something that would make many girls心動.

Moreover, the sudden appearance of this boy might very well end Chen Lingshan's status as a single woman.

Chen Lingshan’s beautiful eyes occasionally glance at Su Cun. His steady, reserved, and profound gaze gives her a sense of security despite his not-so-tall stature. Is this boy my prince charming

Everything should proceed like in a fairy tale or some unrealistic daydream: enveloped by blinding light from above, following a path lined with fragrant camphor trees to a distant place covered in golden leaves of happiness.

However, when they were gathered around the dining table, Schuyang's thick-glasses-wearing class monitor Wang Xuebing suddenly spoke up, marking the beginning of this fairy tale’s downfall.

"Ah... right, Schuyang, why haven't I seen this friend of yours before at First Middle School Where does he study, and have you been friends since childhood Is he a friend from Chengdu city"

Su Cun is currently the center of attention. His background is unclear, but his origins are extraordinary. Even Zhang Xi and others observe him with scrutiny. In this circle at First Middle School, they respect individuals with strength. If Su Cun indeed comes from a wealthy family, Li Ai would have to be more cautious, which explains why he remains passive after suffering a setback and observes silently.

There are many uncertainties in that circle of First Middle School. The new transfer student might be the offspring of some tycoon from Beijing or Guangzhou, someone who’s not noticeable but with family ties to local officials. Li Ai, who has been around for a long time and is familiar with Zhang Xi, understands the importance of observing silently before taking action. When Su Cun was chatting with everyone earlier, he appeared to be mingling with Zhang Xi's group, yet his attention was mainly focused on Su Cun.

Hearing about Su Cun’s secret admiration for Chen Lingshan surprised him, and Class Monitor Wang Xuebing felt uneasy first. Many people openly or secretly like Chen Lingshan, and he considers himself part of the underground faction supporting her. However, when they can’t discern Su Cun's background, they can't resist asking out of curiosity.

Wang Xuebing isn't clear about Su Cun’s origins but speaks casually to avoid giving him an unfriendly impression and assumes he is from Chengdu city right off the bat. Everyone awaits an answer, as it seems that Su Cun comes from a big city, further stoking jealousy towards Chen Lingshan among some of the girls.

The circle of One Middle is indeed big, but compared to the provincial capital city Chengdu, it naturally falls short. They subconsciously feel that their school ranks lower.

"Su Zhan, we grew up together; do you think he looks like someone from Chengdu" Xue Yiyang had a good relationship with class monitor Wang Xuebing and shot him a glance.

"I attend No. 3 High School in the city," Su Zhan smiled as he added.

The crowd fell silent instantly, the girls' smiles froze, and the expressions of a few casual guys turned awkward. Li Ai and Zhang Xi raised their corners of their mouths strangely under the light beams slanting through the camphor trees above them.

Is there any distance between heaven and hell It seems so—both schools are full of rich kids with outstanding grades, which is how everyone sees First High School in the city.

Poor quality students, low-grade scores within the city, constant fights and quarrels, a gathering place for third-rate students—the Third High School is seen this way by everyone.

This kind of gap is enough to enable heaven to look down upon hell.

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