An awkward expression flashed across Zhang Xuyang's face as he pushed the book forward a few more times: "Read it or not, it's up to you. Anyway, I've circled all the assessment content, so don't say I didn't help you later."

Qi Tianci glanced at him with some disdain. Zhang Xuyang felt a little uncomfortable under that gaze. After putting down his book, he returned to his seat, picked up a book, and absentmindedly flipped through a few pages.

Qi Tianci, seemingly lacking backbone, still reached out and took it. He found that it was indeed densely marked, with some even including annotations. He snorted coldly. It had only been two days, and he had already obediently lowered his noble head. I told you, Zhang Xuyang, you would be begging me one day.

Meng Jiuhe didn't care about anything at school. He casually flipped through the notes in his hand. He felt dizzy and lightheaded from reading these past few days and needed to find another book to relax.

On the day of the assessment, he focused his mind and answered the questions seriously. Zhang Xuyang was not careless at all this time. After finishing, he checked his work several times. He was determined to get an A grade this time and make the teacher and everyone look at him with admiration.

He was a little excited when the announcement was made.

According to the teacher's usual practice, those who did not do well on the exam would be scolded before the grades A and B would be announced at the end. The teacher was the same this time, and he deliberately kept it mysterious and did not announce the grade A immediately.

Zhang Xuyang looked nervous, his heart pounding. Qi Tianci, seeing his pathetic state, muttered under his breath, "Zhang Xuyang, is that all you're capable of? It's just an assessment, is it really that important?"

Zhang Xuyang nodded heavily; this was indeed very important to him.

Qi Tianci felt that he did not do too badly on this test. He was also very grateful to the kid for highlighting the key points for him. Otherwise, he would have handed in a blank paper again, and his father would have chased him all over the street and scolded him.

Speaking of which, we have to thank Zhang Xuyang. Well, he's not one to hold grudges. We'll just talk to the purchasing people and resume their business dealings. As long as he behaves himself in the future, he won't make things difficult for him anymore.

The gentleman, with a beaming smile, stroked his beard and said proudly, "The one who achieved the top grade this time is..."

Zhang Xuyang was extremely nervous, his hands clenched tightly together, waiting for the teacher to announce the results.

"It's still our Meng Jiuhe."

Zhang Xuyang thought he had misheard. He reached into his ear and fiddled with his fingers a few times. He was still a little surprised. He had heard people say that Meng Jiuhe had performed somewhat abnormally this time, so how could he still get an A grade?

He was unwilling to accept defeat, his fingers cracking as he clenched his fists. After school, everyone congratulated Meng Jiuhe on getting another top grade and receiving praise from the teacher.

Zhang Xuyang casually tidied up the books: "My dear brother, don't be discouraged if you didn't do well on the test this time. Let's try again!"

The person who had given him the writing implements earlier saw Zhang Xuyang's stern face and quickly tried to comfort him, but not doing so would have been like stepping on a dog's tail.

Zhang Xuyang shoved the things off the table and said angrily, "You came here to laugh at me, didn't you? If you're so capable, then don't come to me for homework help again."

The man touched his nose and looked innocent: "My dear brother, my second parents, why would I come to watch your misfortune? I just saw you were unhappy and was planning to invite you out to have some fun."

After saying that, he whispered something in Zhang Xuyang's ear, and Zhang Xuyang's ears turned red instantly. He pushed him away and said, "Get as far away from me as you can, you have filthy thoughts."

The man was also angered: "Zhang Xuyang, don't take advantage of your knowledge and become ungrateful. If I didn't need your help, I would only take you out to relax today because I was in a bad mood. You don't know what's good for you."

Qi Tianci then chimed in, adding fuel to the fire: "Hey Zhang Xuyang, what's wrong with you? You've come in second again this time. Can't you even surpass Meng Jiuhe just once?"

Zhang Xuyang: "It's none of your business. Don't come to me with any more problems."

After saying that, he pushed everyone away and left angrily.

The man spat twice.

“Tianci, look at Zhang Xuyang, he’s still as arrogant as ever. I told him he’s always second best, but he still gave us attitude. He said my family’s tofu business is doing incredibly well. With a narrow mind like his, his tofu business can’t be any better. Don’t help him out of the goodness of our friendship.”

Qi Tianci had only said a few words casually, but Zhang Xuyang was so angry: "I can't be bothered with him."

Qi Tianci and his friends picked up some good stuff and planned to go to the brothel for drinks. He had finally passed today's test and could finally give his father a satisfactory answer, so he had to relax a bit.

The group walked arm in arm toward the school gate when they heard voices coming from ahead: "Brother Meng, our school still needs you. You always get top marks, and the teacher praises you generously. If you become successful in the future, don't forget your brothers in arms."

Meng Jiuhe gently agreed: "It all depends on luck. As long as you study hard, you will also receive praise from your teacher."

The group continued walking, chatting and laughing, when suddenly someone asked, "Brother Meng, you've only been married a short time. How can you bear to leave your wife at home to come to the school?"

"I heard that your father-in-law is a wealthy man in our town. He owns all kinds of shops. Even if you don't pass the high school entrance exam, you can still make a living by running those shops."

Someone else chimed in, "Brother Meng, you did well on the exam this time. How about we go out for a few drinks today?"

Meng Jiuhe shook his head and refused: "Let's forget it. I'll invite you out for drinks when I have a ten-day break later. If the teacher finds out, I'll definitely get a lecture."

The man chuckled twice: "Brother Meng, you're just too old-fashioned. We have free time after school ends. Even if we have a few drinks, how would the teacher know? Besides, we have a lot of coursework, so it's just a way to relax."

Qi Tianci followed them at a leisurely pace, listening to their conversation with a burning hatred in his teeth. Seeing Meng Jiuhe's demeanor only made him more unhappy. What was so great about Meng Jiuhe? He just married that ugly woman.

So what if he's rich? He still seems the same as before, not smooth enough in dealing with people, stingy enough to hesitate even when treating someone to a drink. Those guys who usually hang out with him, I don't know if they've been kicked in the head by a donkey or what, they just blurted out without thinking.

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