My name is Ye Chen. I'm seventeen years old and come from Xxx Village. I hope to get along with all of you."
Then he turned to go back to his seat.
"That's it? That's all you're going to say?" Lin Rouxi raised an eyebrow.
A few students in the back snickered.
"Teacher Lin, he's not here for a blind date!" someone joked, and laughter spread through the class.
Bang!
Lin Rouxi slammed her book against the table, and the entire classroom fell into instant silence.
"One more word from any of you, and you'll be standing outside for the rest of the lesson," she said coldly.
Even Ye Chen was slightly surprised by her sharp presence. She didn't just have beauty
she had authority.
"
You may return to your seat," she said to Ye Chen.
He nodded and went back to his desk.
"Alright, everyone. Take out your English textbooks," Lin Rouxi instructed.
Immediately, the students who had been joking and gossiping just minutes ago obediently followed her command. The atmosphere changed like flipping a switch.
Ye Chen leaned toward Zhao Yanyan and whispered, "She's got the class trained pretty well."
Zhao Yanyan whispered back, "You're brave, teasing her like that in front of everyone. Aren't you afraid her fanboys will come after you?"
Ye Chen smirked. "Let them come. I'll send them flying if they try anything."
Zhao Yanyan giggled softly, covering her mouth. "Alright, stop showing off. Let's pay attention."
"Yes, my queen," Ye Chen said dramatically, flipping open his English book.
All the students sat quietly, pretending to listen intently to what Teacher Lin Rouxi was explaining. In reality, most of them didn't understand a word. They were simply putting on a show, nodding and taking notes so they wouldn't be scolded later.
Ye Chen, however, wasn't interested at all. He had already memorized everything in the book long ago. Bored, his gaze wandered to Zhao Yanyan, who was sitting nearby, seemingly focused on the lecture.
Zhao Yanyan was indeed trying to concentrate, but she could feel Ye Chen's eyes on her, making her cheeks flush slightly. She stole a quick glance at him, then turned her gaze back to the front, murmuring shyly, "Ye Chen, don't stare at me like that. It's embarrassing."
Ye Chen grinned. "What's wrong with admiring my own girlfriend?"
"There's nothing wrong with it," she replied softly, "but at least be mindful of the time and place."
"Alright, alright," Ye Chen chuckled, then turned his eyes toward the front of the classroom. Teacher Lin Rouxi was writing something on the blackboard. But instead of focusing on the lesson, Ye Chen found himself distracted by the curves of her figure, particularly her long legs and shapely thighs.
Lin Rouxi was no ordinary woman—her senses were sharp. She immediately felt someone's eyes staring at her from behind. Spinning around, her gaze landed directly on Ye Chen. Her cheeks flushed with both anger and embarrassment.
"You! Ye Chen!" she snapped. "Come up and solve this question!"
Lin Rouxi was clearly seeking revenge. She deliberately picked a tough question, hoping Ye Chen would fumble and give her a chance to scold him in front of the class.
Ye Chen sighed inwardly. He knew he had crossed the line by staring, but he didn't fear the challenge. With a calm demeanor, he walked up to the front and glanced at the question on the board.
For anyone else, it would have been difficult. But for Ye Chen, who had already gone far beyond the average high school curriculum, this was child's play. He picked up the chalk and quickly solved the problem, writing down every step clearly and correctly.
The classroom fell into a stunned silence.
Lin Rouxi's expression turned stiff. She hadn't expected Ye Chen to answer so quickly—and perfectly. Her plan to embarrass him had backfired.
"Teacher, may I return to my seat now?" Ye Chen asked politely.
"…Go," Lin Rouxi muttered, clearly irritated. She had no choice but to let him go.
Ye Chen returned to his seat, a faint smile playing on his lips. The class continued as usual, and eventually, the school bell rang, signaling the end of the session.
The students began packing their bags, chatting among themselves as they prepared to go home. Ye Chen and Zhao Yanyan did the same.
"Yanyan, do you have any plans after this?" Ye Chen asked casually.
"I've got music class today. I'm heading there to practice," Zhao Yanyan replied.
Ye Chen raised his eyebrows. "You're into music too?"
"I wasn't at first," Zhao Yanyan admitted with a smile. "But after I heard the female star Feng Xue perform, I became really interested. Her music is so beautiful—it just draws you in."
"Feng Xue?" Ye Chen asked, genuinely confused. "Who's that?"
Zhao Yanyan froze for a moment and stared at him like she'd seen a ghost. "You don't know who Feng Xue is?"
Ye Chen blinked. "No… should I?"
"She's the most famous female star in the country right now!" Zhao Yanyan exclaimed. "She's stunning, has a mesmerizing voice, and plays multiple instruments flawlessly. She's on magazine covers, newspapers, and practically every TV channel."
Ye Chen scratched the back of his head. "Well… I don't really watch TV. I'd rather play mobile games."
Zhao Yanyan sighed, shaking her head in disbelief. "You're unbelievable. Anyway, next Sunday, Feng Xue will be visiting our music class as a special guest. So you better make time and come with me, alright?"
Ye Chen nodded. "Sure. Just remind me when the time comes."
"Oh, by the way," Zhao Yanyan said, tilting her head, "we haven't exchanged phone numbers yet. It'll be easier to contact you if I miss you."
Ye Chen chuckled. "Actually, I don't have a phone right now. My old one was stolen. I'll get a new one soon."
"Oh, alright then. I'll go now, Ye Ye," she said sweetly and waved as she left the classroom.
Now, only Ye Chen and Teacher Lin Rouxi remained inside.
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