Redemption from the Abyss: The School Beauty Insists on Pulling Me Out of the Mire

The night before the results were announced.

The rooftop of Xingfu Residential Complex remained stiflingly hot.

Xie Wang had just finished running a set of code and casually turned off the overheated computer.

He leaned back in his chair, took the dark blue tin box out of his pocket, poured out a mint, and popped it into his mouth.

My phone vibrated.

It's that rabbit avatar that's eating a carrot.

Y: [Can't sleep?]

Xie Wang raised an eyebrow.

How did this young lady know he wasn't asleep?

He glanced at the time; it was one in the morning.

X: [No. I'm thinking about whether I really have to go back to Class 8 if we lose tomorrow.]

Inside the Su family villa, Su Qinghe leaned against the headboard, looking at the words on the screen, and shook his head helplessly.

Even on the verge of death, he's still so sarcastic.

Y: [You won't lose.]

These four simple words are like a reassuring pill.

X: [You trust me that much? I'm not even sure myself.]

Y: Trust my judgment of character; none of the students I've taught are bad.

Y: [Go to bed early. If you do well on the test tomorrow, I'll give you a reward.]

Xie Wang looked at the word "reward" and the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.

He fiddled with the candy box in his hand, and his fingers moved more nimbly as he typed.

X: [Okay, I'll give it my all for Teacher Su's reward.]

X: Goodnight.

Y: Goodnight.

This was probably the most normal and sweetest bedtime conversation Xie Wang had ever experienced in his life.

He had a good dream tonight.

……

The next day, it was a class meeting.

The air in Class 1 of Grade 11 seemed to freeze.

When Teacher Li walked into the classroom carrying a thick stack of report cards, all the eyes of the class were focused on his face like searchlights.

The questions in this joint exam were very difficult, and everyone was unsure of their chances.

Teacher Li cleared her throat and began reading the rankings with a serious expression:

"Although the questions in this joint exam were quite difficult, some students in our class still performed exceptionally well, even breaking the school's historical record."

"First in the grade, Su Qinghe. Total score: 730."

The whole class remained completely unfazed. As expected, a top student is a top student; even the most difficult questions are a breeze for them.

Su Qinghe sat in his seat, his expression indifferent, not even raising his head, as if he had only heard today's weather report.

"Jiang Yue is second in the grade. His total score is 705."

Upon hearing his name called, Jiang Yue's tense back finally relaxed.

Although he is 25 points behind Su Qinghe, which is quite a large gap, his second-place position remains secure.

He turned his head to look at Xie Wang, who was catching up on sleep in the last row, a vicious, mocking smile curling at the corner of his lips. He lowered his voice and said:

"Did you hear that? That's the difference. Some people can't even touch my heel no matter how hard they try. They should just go back home and stop making a fool of themselves here."

Xie Wang didn't even lift his eyelids, as if he were invisible.

Teacher Li continued reading:

"Everyone has made great progress this time."

"Fifth in the grade, Lin Lu."

Lin Lu was so excited she almost jumped up, covering her mouth in disbelief. Shen Hao gave her a thumbs up from the side.

"Xu You ranked twelfth in the grade."

Xu You lowered her head shyly, pushed up her glasses, and blushed.

After reading out the names of the top-performing students, Teacher Li suddenly paused.

He took a deep breath, turned the page of the report card, and looked past everyone else, his gaze landing directly on the figure slumped over in the last row. His voice suddenly rose, trembling slightly:

"Besides these consistently outstanding students, this time, our class has produced an... incredible dark horse."

The whole class was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Jiang Yue's heart skipped a beat, and she had a bad feeling.

"Thank you for your vain."

Teacher Li read out the name.

"Mathematics: 150 points. Tied for first place in the grade."

"Science combined score: 290. Ranked in the top three of the grade."

"He even achieved a perfect score in physics, ranking first in the grade."

boom--

The classroom erupted into chaos, as if a bomb had been dropped on it.

Everyone turned around in disbelief, staring at the boy who was still sleeping.

A perfect score?! A perfect score in two subjects?!

How is this possible?! If it were Su Qinghe, that would be perfectly normal, but Xie Wang was last in his grade before!

"Not only that."

Teacher Li said, "Teacher Liu from the physics group specifically instructed that Xie Wang used three different solutions to the final question, one of which involved topics from university-level physics! That's true talent!"

"But...but..." Jiang Yue stood up, his face pale, his voice shrill, "Teacher! What about the total score? He's so unbalanced in his subjects, his English and Chinese scores must be low! The bet was for him to be in the top 100! Just looking at his science scores doesn't count!"

Teacher Li glanced at Jiang Yue, then picked up the report card with a complicated expression:

"Indeed, humanities is a weak point."

English: 78 points

"Chinese: 86 points"

Jiang Yue was about to laugh when Teacher Li's next words plunged him into hell:

"However, thanks to his unparalleled advantage in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, Xie Wang's overall ranking is—"

"Ranked 68th in the grade."

No. 68!

A solid, solid mid-to-upper tier!

This ranking was like a resounding slap in the face, leaving Jiang Yue dizzy and disoriented.

Xie Wang finally woke up.

He slowly straightened up and rubbed his messy hair.

Looking at the swaying Jiang Yue, a mocking smile curled at the corner of his lips:

"68th place."

"Chairman Jiang, it seems I not only don't need to roll, but I can also sit quite steadily."

"A bet's a bet. From today onwards, shut your mouth."

"in addition--"

Teacher Li interrupted the still-stunned crowd and dropped a second bombshell:

"Given Xie Wang's exceptional talent in scientific thinking and computer programming, the school committee has unanimously decided that Xie Wang will be awarded a place in this year's National Youth Computer Olympiad."

"Jiang Yue, who was originally scheduled, has been moved to the substitute position."

Ignoring Jiang Yue's breakdown, Teacher Li continued to announce:

"At the same time, the spot for the Physics Olympiad will be awarded to Su Qinghe. Two weeks later, the two of you will represent the school and go to Beijing to take the exam together."

The whole class erupted in applause; Shen Hao's hands were practically clapping themselves raw.

"For the next two weeks, you two won't need to attend classes; the school teachers will provide you with individual training."

Xie Wang looked at Su Qinghe and noticed a blush appearing on her fair face.

Jiang Yue slumped into the chair, his face ashen.

……

School is letting out.

Since it wasn't rush hour yet, there weren't many people at the school gate.

Xie Wang was in a good mood, carrying his schoolbag on one shoulder, and walked out of the school gate side by side with Su Qinghe.

"Congratulations." Su Qinghe turned to look at him. "68th place, higher than I expected."

Xie Wang smiled, sunlight streaming down his face, making the young man's brows relax. "That's because Teacher Su taught so well. So, what was the reward we talked about last night?"

Su Qinghe was about to speak.

"Thank you, Wang!!!"

A harsh, greedy roar suddenly shattered the beautiful atmosphere like a thunderclap.

Xie Wang abruptly stopped, his blood running cold.

School gate.

Xie Zhengyang rushed over, wearing a dirty jacket and with a flushed face.

Like a hungry wolf that has smelled meat, he pounced and grabbed Xie Wang's school uniform sleeve tightly, the pungent smell of cheap alcohol instantly filling the air.

"Son! Good son! I heard! You got first place in your grade? And you're going to participate in some national competition?"

"Quick! Get Dad the money! Five thousand! Dad's luck's on his side today, he's sure to win it all back! If he wins, we'll buy a bigger house!"

Several students passing by stopped and pointed at the scene.

Xie Wang stood there, feeling as if he had been stripped naked, his body covered in indelible mud.

Even if Xie Wang were calm, at only sixteen years old, he could not bear such humiliation.

"Let go." Xie Wang's voice trembled as he suppressed his extreme rage.

"What are you 'loosening' for! I'm your father! Your money is my money!"

"I told you to get out!!!"

Xie Wang suddenly erupted and shoved Xie Zhengyang away.

Xie Wang trembled all over, clenched his teeth, and his eyes were so red they looked like they were about to bleed.

He dared not look Su Qinghe in the eye.

"Hold."

He cursed under his breath, turned and ran, sprinting away from the school.

Su Qinghe stood still, his eyes instantly turning cold.

She didn't even glance at Xie Zhengyang, that scoundrel, and before she could even put down her schoolbag, she turned around and chased after the direction where Xie Wang had disappeared.

"Xie Wang! Stop right there!"

Not far away, next to a black Maybach.

When the old butler, Uncle Zhong, who had been waiting, saw this scene, his expression changed drastically.

"Miss!"

Uncle Zhong disregarded the rules, the luxury car, and even forgot to lock the doors, and hurriedly followed after them.

What if our young lady, being of noble birth, gets into trouble while chasing after someone to some shady place?

At sunset.

The boy ran wildly ahead, trying to escape this unbearable fate.

The girl chased after her, trying to pull on the broken string.

The elderly butler, dressed in a tailcoat and with gray hair, followed anxiously at the back, panting heavily.