Kiana's last-minute cramming, enduring Ye Feng's strict whipping night after night, had truly produced results.
After all, if she didn't learn well in that place, she would get a real beating.
And it wouldn't just be her; even Mei could be dragged into it.
Kiana's inner cosmos exploded. On the final night, she managed to avoid triggering the punishment mechanism.
"Alright!!!"
The girl, wearing only a pair of pure white boat socks, jumped for joy.
However, she had still gotten a few questions wrong, which made Kiana a little nervous.
"Can I win?"
She had to beat Bronya. Although she didn't want to admit it, that girl's academic scores were truly outstanding.
"You will win," Ye Feng said confidently.
Seeing Ye Feng's self-assured expression, Kiana also clenched her fists with determination.
"You've finally said something decent since I got here. Alright! This young lady can't lose either."
Otherwise, her special training during this period would have been for nothing.
The Tuna had never been so serious.
"I've systematically organized the key knowledge points. Go review them again; you only need to glance through them once."
"Okay. Um, are you… going to leave me here alone?"
Seeing Ye Feng turn to leave, Kiana almost blurted out, "Aren't you going to bend me over?"
Ye Feng watched Kiana with a gentle gaze, like a benevolent father. "After you finish reviewing, you can relax around the school. Here, as long as I agree, you're allowed to do whatever you want."
"Whatever I want…?"
Kiana tilted her head.
"For example, doing this and that to Mei."
"I would never!"
Kiana's face flushed red. She clenched her fists and said, flustered and angry, "I would never be like you."
"I don't really care, but this is a limited-time offer. You won't get such a good opportunity the next time you come over. This is also a reward for your recent efforts. Now, do your best, young lady."
"…"
Kiana silently watched Ye Feng leave, saying no more.
She sat alone in the classroom and actually managed to quiet her mind and review the knowledge points as Ye Feng had arranged.
Then, Mei ran in from the classroom doorway, wearing an incredibly cute dress.
Her hair and skirt swaying in the sunlight—that was the very picture of Kiana's youth.
Gulp~
In the quiet classroom, the sound of Kiana swallowing was crystal clear.
She gazed at the dazzling Mei, her body beginning to tremble uncontrollably.
"Mei…"
Kiana walked over to Mei's side, her hand trembling as she reached for her fair cheek.
It was just like when Ye Feng, still a virgin, had tremblingly reached for Da Yaya's black stockings.
The distance from Kiana's hand to Mei's cheek was merely a few dozen centimeters, yet Kiana felt a strange sensation of time slowing down.
This short journey felt exceptionally long, filled with happiness and anticipation.
And this journey would finally reach the stars.
Mei's cheek was so smooth, her skin so perfect.
Kiana held her breath, her body boiling as her fingertips slowly moved down to that long, elegant neck.
However, Kiana's hand froze.
She noticed that her own reflection was not in Mei's eyes.
Smack—!
Kiana's hand slammed down hard on the desk.
"What am I doing?! If I really do this, won't I be just like Ye Feng?!"
This was a trap!
This was definitely a trap that guy set to lure me into depravity!
Kiana cast one last, lingering look at Mei before fleeing the classroom as if escaping.
"She actually didn't do anything?"
Ye Feng, who had been observing from the shadows, had a look of disappointment on his face.
Otherwise, he could have saved a recording. Mei might come in someday, and it would have been of great use then.
Moreover, while Kiana was halfway through, Ye Feng could have rushed in and looked at the Tuna with disgust, saying, "I never thought you were this kind of person."
Recreating all sorts of scenarios was what made it more fun to play.
Still, the Tuna's self-control was impressive.
Ye Feng wouldn't have been able to hold back.
That day when he faced Da Yaya, he practically hated that he couldn't just stuff her.
"Ye Feng! Ye Feng, where are you!"
Kiana ran down the hallway, shouting as she went.
Ye Feng appeared silently at the end of the corridor. Seeing the figure, Kiana ran up to him.
"What was the meaning of that?" Kiana demanded.
"The meaning of what?"
"You sent Mei over…"
Kiana's voice grew quieter and quieter as she spoke. Alright, the knight was now feeling a bit of regret.
"Whatever the Tuna thinks it means, is what it means."
"Don't call me Tuna! I would never do something horrible to Mei like you would! And even if I were to do something, this young lady would do it openly and honorably!"
"What a thing to say. Is what you're doing now not open and honorable?"
"Ugh…"
That seemed to make sense.
No, no, Kiana shook her head.
"What are you really trying to do?!"
Ye Feng answered honestly, "You are also part of my Play."
"?"
The Tuna stared resentfully at Ye Feng. "I knew it! I knew you were up to no good. I won't let you get your way!"
┑(~Д~)┍ "Whatever. I have all the time and energy in the world to wear you all down."
---o---
The busy and tense exam week finally passed.
Two days later, a crowd of heads bobbed in front of the large screen of the exam notice board.
The students nervously searched for their own rankings and scores. Some lamented, some rejoiced, some let out long sighs of relief.
Kiana, having endured humiliation for a greater purpose, had indeed achieved a result that made everyone see her in a new light.
Even Bronya was stunned, looking at the list in disbelief.
"This has to be a lie. Stupid Kiana actually got second place…"
"Hmph hmph, little shorty, now you know how amazing this young lady is!"
Kiana placed her hands on her hips and said smugly, "From now on, you can drop the 'stupid'."
Kiana didn't even know what everyone was so surprised about. Had any of them eaten as much shock as she had?
During the exam, when she saw a multiple-choice question, it was as if the four options were speaking to her: A, I am the correct answer. B, A is the correct answer. C, Don't pick me. D, Pick A.
When she saw a fill-in-the-blank question, her brain automatically completed it.
And for analysis questions, she only had to read them once for the entire solution to automatically sort itself out in her head.
This feeling was truly amazing.
"But, to think the first place was her!"
At the very top of the list was, of all people, "Fu Hua."
Although the bet with Bronya was the main point, Kiana had been aiming for the top spot this time.
She was confident in her practical combat skills and had made up for her shortcomings in academics. There was no reason for her to be second.
"How is this possible! Damn it! Why, I clearly suffered so much!"
Kiana dropped to her knees, hands on the ground, and skillfully arched her rear, the rounded surface reflecting a soft luster.
Though she looked defeated, the impression she gave… was very slick.
"Kiana, don't be like that. There are a lot of people here," Mei said, embarrassed by all the stares they were attracting as she went to help Kiana up. "Getting second place is already amazing, Kiana."
"Yes, the Bronya also admits that she underestimated you before. Um… the Bronya will give you her favorite HOMU."