Chapter 74.4 – Extra: Sweet Youth (Part 2)

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　　When the teacher asked for it, he merely explained deadpan, “It has gone missing.”

　　As usual, she snarled, “If he forgot to bring it, that means he has not completed it! It is the same thing when homework goes missing!” At this moment, the homeroom teacher reassured with a smile, “It’s alright, just be careful next time.” 

　　Yet, Huo Rongshen remained silent. Only after a long while did he turn to cast a profound look at Jiang Dai.

　　Even so, Jiang Dai played dead.

　　For her second step, Jiang Dai took away his entire school bag.

　　In actual fact, she did not throw it away, but instead, she hid it at the bottom of the podium.

　　Who knew whether Huo Rongshen was stumped or considered going around the classroom to search for his school bag to be a shameful affair, for his eyes merely swept across the room. Before long, he gave the bully seated next to him a warning frostily. “Something worth over 5 thousand dollars is considered relatively significant value. If one were to steal such an item, they should be sentenced to a maximum of 3 years in prison, criminal detention, or residential surveillance at a designated location. Concurrently, they would be fined as well.

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　　Tws Ssdtpbld ydpolale, “……R byhl zspv kv.”

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　　Huo Rongshen responded, “No.”

……

　　The following day, Jiang Dai watched Huo Rongshen f*cking carry the exact same bag once more……

　　What’s more, as far as she could tell, not a single item that he had in the previous bag was missing.

　　All of a sudden, she could not refrain from pondering whether Huo Rongshen returned to the classroom when all the students were gone to turn the entire room upside down on his own?!

　　‘Bloody hell, who would have thought such vigor runs so wildly under his cold demeanor?’

　　Nevertheless, it soon proved that she had read too much into it.

　　In just two days, a hall monitor decided to clean the podium and opened the drawer at the bottom.

　　Yet, she took Huo Rongshen’s school bag out of the drawer and asked in surprise, “Isn’t this Student Huo’s school bag?”

　　“That’s right, but what is it doing at the bottom of the podium?”

　　At the same time, someone placed the school bag before Huo Rongshen.

　　Without a flicker in demeanor, he thanked the student.

　　It was evident that this was a prank, so there was no surprise when whispers rippled through the crowd.

　　“It’s a prank, isn’t it? Who would hide Student Huo’s school bag?”

　　“Jeez, someone had placed it right at the bottom of the podium too.”

　　“Could it be…… Jiang Dai? I heard that she wants to have the entire desk to herself.”

　　“You’ve got to be joking! Who wouldn’t want to have such a handsome student for a deskmate? Not only that, but he’s also a quiet straight-A student. How awesome is that?”

　　“Who knows? Anyways, other than Jiang Dai, I can’t think of anyone else who has the gall to do something like this.”

……

　　After school, Jiang Dai watched Huo Rongshen carry two of the same bags as he left the classroom.

　　In a split second, a mouthful of blood gushed forward and became lodged in the back of her throat.

　　No, this won’t do. One look was all it took to determine that this pretentious b*st*rd’s family was exceptionally well off, so she reckoned they would not care whether something was missing or what not.

　　With that in mind, she knew she had to change her plan.

　　Instead of utilizing childish pranks, Jiang Dai put her mind to coming up with a plan.

　　After several days of observation, she came to realize that not only was this transfer student a man of few words, but he was also incredibly bizarre as there was a particular order in everything that he did.

　　For instance, the way he placed his books, stationery, and water bottle on the table was peculiarly unchanging to the finest details.

　　Even his body clock also ensured that everything occurred right on the dot……

　　For example, he must head to the washroom after the third lesson every day.

　　Moreover, he would only use the washroom once in the morning.

　　Only after summing up his schedule was Jiang Dai exceptionally pleased with her intelligence.

　　The following morning, the teacher ended the third lesson, and Huo Rongshen took this chance to take a sip of water. Just as he was about to get to his feet, a group of girls suddenly rushed in from the back door and blocked his path.

　　“Student Huo, I heard you got good grades in various subjects. I’m from the class next door and have always admired you! So, I’d like to invite you to join me in a study session at the library at noon?”

　　“Student Huo, I’m in my first year, and I think you are really handsome! Aaaah!”

　　“Student Huo, can I add you on WeChat?”

　　“Student Huo, wanna catch a movie with me this weekend?”

　　“Student Huo, want to join us at the karaoke tonight?”

　　“Student Huo, what are your hobbies and interests?”

　　“Student Huo, please give me your phone number!”

　　“Senior Huo, can I take a picture of you so I can use it as my phone wallpaper?”

　　In just a matter of ten minutes, more than thirty girls gathered in the classroom, so much so that all the aisles were entirely clogged with people, causing the room to be packed like sardines.

　　Why were they gathered in the classroom at this time?

　　Well, that was because Jiang Dai had someone spread a piece of news last night — one of the new transfer student’s classmates revealed that Student Huo would always remain in the classroom at the end of the third lesson every day.

　　Under normal circumstances, he had a strange quirk of not liking noisy places. Yet, he was open to setting aside some time to engage in daily socializing sessions and would always have a great time chatting with students between his third and fourth lessons. In seeing this, those girls, who wish to hit on him, would no doubt take advantage of this timing so they would not be left out in the cold.

　　Even so, these ten minutes were but a fleeting moment. 

　　The girls were reluctant to leave, not until after the teacher in charge of their fourth lesson entered the classroom.

　　With that, there was no doubt that Huo Rongshen would not be able to use the washroom.

　　As their lesson progressed, Jiang Dai was holding back her laughter, to the point where her stomach was in stitches.

　　For the first ten minutes, the pretentious b*st*rd seated next to her was still able to maintain his usual calm composure.

　　Yet another ten minutes later, he gradually began to show signs of restlessness.

　　After that……

　　Jiang Dai started whistling softly.

　　*Phwee, phweeeee, phweeeeeeee*

　　At long last, Huo Rongshen turned his head to cast a glance at her.

　　To be precise, he was not merely glancing at her, but rather, he was staring at her.

　　He was watching her with an intent gaze.

　　Yet, Jiang Dai showed no signs of fear. Instead, her face settled into an exaggerated wry look. “Well, well. Don’t you really have to go, Student Huo? I wouldn’t want it any other way. Why don’t I give you a little friendly suggestion? Go search for the homeroom teacher after this lesson to have the seats changed. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself in this situation every day. Tsk, I’m sure you know it’s not good for boys to hold it in for a long time.”