Chapter 88.2 – Extra: Sweet Youth (Part 5)

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　　Somewhat skeptical, Liang Jingche approached the librarian, expressing concern about missing study materials and requesting a check of the surveillance footage.

　　Due to the frequent cases of missing valuable items like phones and laptops, the librarian did not take it too seriously. After all, who would even want to steal study materials? It seemed more plausible that that student misplaced it themselves or something along that line.

　　As the president of the student union, Liang Jingche’s charisma and impeccable appearance effortlessly captured the librarian’s admiration. As such, she gladly granted him a small favor.

　　To Liang Jingche’s surprise, the outcome had exceeded his expectations. In the footage, two girls from Jiang Dai’s class took advantage of the moment she stepped out for coffee. They brazenly rifled through her belongings, snatching away Liang Jingche’s handwritten notes.

　　While these two girls were students from Jiang Dai’s class, Liang Jingche did not know them well. Urgently, he beckoned Jiang Dai over to witness the shocking revelation for herself.

　　Jiang Dai’s eyes widened in disbelief as she fixated on the surveillance screen. “Bloody hell! What on earth are they up to with my stuff?!”

　　Liang Jingche speculated that there might be some minor conflict between the girls. Turning to the librarian, he explained, “These two girls who took her notes are from her class. They likely thought they could borrow the notes and snatched them first when they saw no one around.”

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　　But now, the mere thought of him catching her rifling through Jiang Dai’s belongings on surveillance footage turned her face beet red with embarrassment.

　　On the other hand, Lu Xin was uninterested in Liang Jingche, so she was able to stay calm and collected. “What notes? I’ve no idea what you’re talking about.”

　　Upon hearing that, Jiang Dai retorted, “I saw that both of you took it in the surveillance footage, so are you still going to deny it?”

　　The flushing Zhang Jiaman chimed in, “I’m clueless as well. I’ve always been acing my classes and making it to the top five. So, why would I need to take your notes……”

　　At this moment, Jiang Dai was on the verge of rolling up her sleeves to bash someone up, but Liang Jingche stepped in, showing maturity beyond his years. “I initially hoped you would avoid any head-on conflicts with your classmates. Since these two are asking for it, I won’t stand for it. I’ll grab the surveillance footage from the librarian and let the grade-level dean handle it. It’s time for them to face the consequences.”

　　Upon hearing that, Jiang Dai’s head began to throb. “F*ck, the grade-level dean…… Whatever, let’s forget it. I’m not in the mood to hit the books anyway. Let’s just let it slide.”

　　Dealing with teachers was never Jiang Dai’s cup of tea, especially not with the nagging and strict grade-level dean. The mere sight of him made her want to steer clear.

　　To make matters worse, there were rumors that Zhang Jiaman had some sort of connection with the grade-level dean……

　　Liang Jingche caught on to her concerns and ruffled her hair with a smile. “No worries, you don’t need to stress. I’ll just say that my stuff went missing.”

　　Yet, Jiang Dai vehemently shook her head. “Ugh, too much hassle. I’d rather not.”

　　Respecting her decision, he conceded, “Alright, then. I’ll just write another copy for you. This time, I’ll make some tweaks to suit your progress better.”

　　Since Liang Jingche had loads of free time and a sharp mind, he could effortlessly ace his exams without breaking a sweat. While others struggled through their second year in high school, he was already delving into university-level courses.

　　For him, helping Jiang Dai create study materials was as fun and stress-free as gaming with her.

……

　　As the school day drew to a close, Zhang Jiamin ripped the notes into shreds and flushed them down the toilet.

　　Jealousy burned in her eyes, and her words dripped with resentment. “I can never understand why someone as remarkable as Liang Jingche would even bring himself to hang out with Jiang Dai…… I just can’t wrap my head around it.”

　　Lu Xin sneered, “What’s there to understand? All men only think with their lower regions. That’s why he’s attracted to her face and craves her body.”

　　Zhang Jiamin’s voice grew more bitter. “No, he’s not that superficial. Jiang Dai’s ability to deceive is on another level, especially with her fair share of games with guys. Liang Jingche, being the studious type, must have fallen right into her cunning trap. It’s no wonder he got entangled with that scummy Jiang Dai.”

　　Lu Xin shrugged. “A scummy girl who is also a pick-up artist¹ pua: It’s a Chinese internet slang that refers to someone mentally controlling you and making you lose self-confidence. ? Then, let’s make Liang Jingche see Jiang Dai’s true colors.”

　　Zhang Jiaman gritted her teeth. “Yes, we must! Not only Liang Jingche, but all the guys, teachers, and students in the whole school should see how despicable Jiang Dai is!”

……

　　On that fateful Sunday afternoon, mere hours before the monthly exams commenced, a sense of anxiety enveloped the sophomore high school students diligently preparing for their upcoming tests.

　　Unexpectedly, a jarring post surfaced on the Yanjing First High School forum.

[Yanjing First High School: Campus Belle & Sea Empress Dai’s Harem]

[Lately, I’ve been in on so much gossip that I’m practically teetering on the edge of information overload. But guess what? I couldn’t resist the temptation and anonymously pulled off a covert act of kindness. Brace yourselves as I spill the tea on the astonishing world of Sea Empress Dai of Yanjing First High School and her legendary harem!] Male Pet #1 – Qiao Jinye: Known as the school’s bully. He humbly submits to Jiang Dai. Upper Line: He rules both within and beyond the school domain, Lower Line: Beneath the campus belle’s grace, a loyal lapdog to remain. Heading: Jiang Dai’s Grandiose Claims Male Pet #2 – Liang Jingche: The newly appointed Student Union President at Yanjing First High School. He’s renowned for his influence within the school, yet he, too, is one of Jiang Dai’s male pets. Tsk. Once a person of grace and beauty, how did you come to be a mere lapdog? Male Pet #3…… Male Pet #4…… Male Pet #18 – Huo Rongshen: This individual is truly remarkable. He has just arrived as a transfer student from Country M. He’s reportedly the son of a prominent CEO and not just any son, but the eldest one who will inherit the family business upon reaching the age of eighteen. Rumor has it that Jiang Dai has also set her sights on him. Do you all still remember the moments when she would wipe sweat and deliver water on the basketball court?

　　The entire post was packed with fabulous content, linking eighteen ambiguous romantic connections to Jiang Dai.

　　Additionally, it provided an analysis of these male students’ distinctive characteristics.

　　Last but not least, loads of “evidence” were attached to the post, including screenshots of chat conversations and some photographs.

　　The most jaw-dropping part lay in the screenshots of the fabricated conversations between Jiang Dai and a bunch of guys. The content was so shockingly explicit that it went beyond the usual banter you would expect from high school students.

　　However, the most startling revelation was the screenshot of a hotel guest registry record that clearly stated Qiao Jingye’s name and ID number, as well as a blurry image of him intimately embracing Jiang Dai at the hotel entrance.

　　In the swift span of an hour, the post garnered an overwhelming three to four hundred replies, throwing the Yanjing First High School forum into chaos and turmoil.

OP2 楼主: It refers to the original poster in a forum. is amazing! Some of these boys come from influential backgrounds. OP is ruthless!

OP is a master manipulator! I’ve heard of JD since school started, but who would have known there’d be so many……

Isn’t Jiang Dai’s actions far worse than an ordinary teenage love story? Who knows how the school will handle this?

I’m in my second year, so I’ll be having my monthly exams tomorrow. But I’m so absorbed in this that I can’t even concentrate on studying. Ugh, I’m so dead!

Dayuuummm…… Miss JD is so wild! She fearlessly rides the waves without even needing an oar.

I’m also in my second year! It’s so evil of OP to post this at this hour!

When the ship sinks, no sailor is blameless.

　　By the time the school management saw the post, it was already evening, and the post had been published for four hours, accumulating over two thousand replies.

　　Faced with this escalating situation, the management deemed it necessary to consult higher-level leaders for guidance on navigating public opinion.

　　The outraged school leaders urgently called for the immediate removal of the post. Regardless of whether it was true or not, the post tarnished the school’s reputation, potentially affecting assessments and evaluations. 

　　However, the attempt at deleting the post fell short as individuals had already taken screenshots, and a flurry of new posts promptly surfaced.

　　Due to the relatively democratic nature of the school management, even posts containing student critiques of teachers would not be haphazardly deleted. As such, removing the post about Jiang Dai stirred much dissatisfaction among numerous students, triggering a wave of counteractive posts.

　　The unfolding events left the school leaders downright furious, and they wasted no time in summoning the grade-level dean and the moral education department to handle this matter with utmost seriousness. If Jiang Dai were proven guilty after the investigation, expulsion was the only answer to safeguard the school’s reputation.

　　However, conducting a thorough investigation took time, and the monthly exam loomed the next day. Unbelievably, Jiang Dai sat for it as if nothing happened.