Chapter 14: Lin Ming Makes Another Bet

Just as Lin Ming was pestering Xia Xinyan, someone finally couldn’t hold back anymore.

It was Xia Xinyan’s deskmate, Lili.

Unable to withstand the close-up onslaught of Lin Ming’s “handsome” face, she had reached her limit.

Lin Ming’s round face, short hair, ears sticking out, grinning with a coarse, tanned face full of wrinkles like a blooming chrysanthemum, and a patch of plaster on his forehead, made him unbearable to look at.

To make matters worse, Lin Ming kept winking and telling greasy jokes to amuse Xia Xinyan.

“This point P is used for drawing auxiliary lines. No wonder the teacher puts P here during lessons!”

“Hahaha…” Lin Ming burst into laughter again.

Lili, affected by this vulgar and greasy atmosphere, couldn’t stand it anymore.

She didn’t understand how Xia Xinyan could endure it, but she definitely didn’t have Xia Xinyan’s good temper.

“Lin Ming, you don’t even know such a simple problem-solving technique?”

“I think you should go back and review your textbooks and do more exercises, instead of wasting Xinyan’s time.”

“Xinyan also has the college entrance exams to prepare for; she’s not your nanny. How do you have the nerve?”

Hearing Lili’s sarcasm, Lin Ming nonchalantly picked his ear and said, “What does it matter? The teacher said we should help each other! Plus, me asking questions helps Class Rep Xia reinforce her knowledge!”

“You? Such a simple question, the teacher just explained it in class, and you have the nerve to say you’re helping Xinyan reinforce her knowledge? Shameless!”

Lili was furious. “There are plenty of top students in the class, why don’t you go help them reinforce their knowledge? I think you’re just trying to get close to Xinyan!”

Having his true intentions exposed publicly, Lin Ming didn’t feel the least bit flustered.

“Lili, you must be jealous because I only talk to Xinyan, right? Well, I’m sorry to say, you look ordinary, no chance for you!”

“I only help beautiful girls like Class Rep Xia reinforce their knowledge!”

After saying this, Lin Ming even gave Xia Xinyan a wink.

“You bastard…” Lili, infuriated and disgusted by Lin Ming’s words, instinctively swore.

Though Xia Xinyan also felt speechless at Lin Ming’s wink, she still tried to mediate.

“Alright, Lili, don’t be angry. Lin Ming just likes to joke around!”

“Lin Ming, you too, go through this problem from start to finish. See where you don’t understand!”

“Haha, Class Rep Xia really cares about me!”

“…Hmph, Xinyan, you’re just too kind!”

Not wanting to face a shameless jerk, Lili decided to pack up and leave.

Seeing her deskmate leave angrily, Xia Xinyan felt helpless.

Lin Ming was crude and impolite, but Xia Xinyan attributed this to his family background.

Growing up in a poor family, with parents who were busy working, and living in a rough neighborhood, it was inevitable he’d pick up some bad habits from the local thugs.

As for Lili’s comment about Lin Ming deliberately getting close to her, Xia Xinyan had noticed but hadn’t mentioned it.

Since it was a critical time for the college entrance exams, she didn’t want to affect Lin Ming’s mindset, intending to reject him directly after the exams.

Truth be told, seeing a down-and-out student gradually improve because of her influence gave Xia Xinyan a sense of achievement.

This was why she found Lin Ming’s “charming” look tolerable.

Regarding Liu Yunshuang’s claims that Lin Ming was cheating, Xia Xinyan didn’t take it seriously.

Lin Ming’s grades had improved, but he was still ranked around 400. Did he need to cheat for that? Wasn’t it just a matter of studying and doing exercises?

Lin Ming also explained his injury, saying his hand hurt badly, leading his mother to misunderstand and take him to the doctor, resulting in the bandage and splint. Wanting to avoid his mother’s nagging, Lin Ming kept the bandage on.

Moreover, most of the “despicable deeds” Liu Yunshuang mentioned were based on investigations by her fiancé, Wang Haoran, making them unreliable.

Xia Xinyan’s father worked in economic crime investigation and often talked about such matters at home. Influenced by this, she subconsciously believed that wealthy people liked to play dirty tricks.

Surely, Wang Haoran was using “money power” to frame Lin Ming.

That Wang Haoran was really despicable. Knowing Lin Ming was the only hope of a poor family, he still went out of his way to trouble him.

Seeing Lin Ming scratching his head and struggling with the problem, Xia Xinyan comforted him, “Lin Ming, your grades are pretty good. With a bit more effort, you’ll secure a spot in a first-tier university!”

“First-tier? Class Rep Xia really thinks so?”

Lin Ming’s eyes sparkled as he asked.

“Really! I believe you can do it!” Xia Xinyan, thinking Lin Ming lacked confidence, answered firmly.

“What if I say my goal is S University?”

“S University?!” Xia Xinyan was shocked, instinctively thinking it was impossible.

That was a prestigious national university and her own goal. Based on past experience, getting into S University required at least a top-ten ranking in the school!

Seeing Xia Xinyan’s disbelief, Lin Ming spoke confidently.

“If you don’t believe me, how about we make a bet?”

“If I get into S University, you’ll be my girlfriend!”

Influenced by Lin Ming’s confidence, Xia Xinyan even forgot to ask what would happen if he lost.

If she had asked, Lin Ming would shamelessly say, “If I lose, I’ll be your boyfriend!”

After a moment of daze, Xia Xinyan wanted to refuse.

Though she thought Lin Ming was just bragging, she didn’t want to gamble with emotions.

However, just as she was about to speak, she was interrupted.

It was Liu Yunshuang.

“Lin Ming, leave now. The teacher has something to discuss with Xinyan!”

“Xinyan, let’s go.”

Walking over, Liu Yunshuang shot a disdainful look at Lin Ming before gently calling Xia Xinyan.

“…Haha, alright…” Hearing Liu Yunshuang’s cold tone, Lin Ming, who wanted to shamelessly follow, had to laugh it off and leave.

But before he left, he confidently turned and said loudly.

“Class Rep Xia, don’t forget our agreement!”

Hearing this, Liu Yunshuang looked at Xia Xinyan suspiciously.

“Agreement? What agreement?”

“Nothing…”

Xia Xinyan didn’t want to bring up Lin Ming’s “overreaching” bet, planning to explain clearly to him later.

But in Liu Yunshuang’s eyes, it seemed like they had a secret.

Despite telling Xia Xinyan about Lin Ming’s despicable deeds, why were they still on good terms?

Seeing the little white rabbit about to fall into the big bad wolf’s hands, Liu Yunshuang was very anxious.