Chapter 93.1 – Extra: Qiao Jinye

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　　On the basketball court at Yanjing Third High School.

　　Today was the basketball tournament for the sophomore class. In the afternoon, the last two periods were set as free periods, so numerous students went downstairs to watch the games.

　　Jiang Dai was also dragged to the court by her best friend, Bai Zhi, who was holding a cup of milk tea in her hands. While sipping it, she attentively gazed at a tall and handsome male student on the basketball court, who happened to be Bai Zhi’s secret crush.

　　It was not until the end of the first half of the game that Bai Zhi finally withdrew her gaze. Linking her arm with Jiang Dai’s, she cutely exclaimed, “Sobs! He’s so handsome, Daidai!”

　　Jiang Dai sighed helplessly, “You’ve been staring for so long. Aren’t your eyes sore? Don’t your legs feel numb from standing in a single spot for so long?”
　　Bai Zhi giggled shyly, “Come on, let’s go for a walk on the field!”

　　Jiang Dai and Bai Zhi were so engrossed in their conversation that they were completely oblivious to the people around them. Hence, they did not notice the commotion happening behind them. Before Jiang Dai could react or even take precautions, a group of students, who were playfully chasing and bumping into each other, collided with her.

　　*Thud!*

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　　Bai Zhi was on the verge of tears, but it was not due to her timidity. Instead, it was a perfectly normal reaction, as rumors had circulated about Qiao Jinye having a volatile temperament and was easily triggered and prone to anger. Anyone who provoked him never fared well in the end.

　　What’s more, that cursed cup of milk tea…… had left him all dirty and sticky all over, creating a pitifully repulsive sight that was hard to bear witness to.

　　Qiao Jinye’s gaze was sinister and indifferent. Jiang Dai took a moment to gather herself, finally regaining her composure. She opened her mouth and spoke softly, “I’m sorry, it wasn’t intentional.”

　　The young man’s height easily reached at least 1.88 meters, towering over Jiang Dai by a whole head. He stood there, looking down at her with an air of superiority.

　　The onlooking students were a mix of nervousness and gleeful anticipation, eagerly waiting to indulge in the spectacle. 

　　 The notorious school bully had a reputation for relishing in physical altercations. However, the target of his aggression was Jiang Dai, a slender and delicate beauty. The fact that he would even consider laying a hand on her would be deemed an act befitting a true wolf in human form.

　　After a tense standoff that lasted for half a minute, Qiao Jinye averted his gaze and silently walked away without uttering a word.

　　Bai Zhi’s legs were trembling so severely that she could hardly stand, but fortunately, Jiang Dai quickly reached out and steadied her, preventing her from collapsing.

　　Qiao Jinye’s group of followers ran to catch up to him. Perplexed, some of them pondered, “Hey, Brother Kai! What happened to Brother Ye today? He got hit by a cup of milk tea out of nowhere, yet he didn’t even get angry?”

　　Another follower added, “Could it be because he found the campus belle attractive? Well, that’s understandable since Campus Belle Jiang is truly stunning. She has such a pure and alluring appearance, with watery eyes that seem to be able to tell a tale.”

　　Li Kai scoffed and chuckled softly, “What do you guys know? Do you know what Brother Ye’s phone wallpaper is?”

　　“No, I don’t. What is it?”
　　“What is it? C’mon, Brother Kai, tell us!”

……

　　That small incident somehow managed to spread throughout the campus.

　　It was rumored that Li Kai, Qiao Jinye’s number one follower, provided evidence claiming that Brother Ye had long since been interested in Jiang Dai and was currently using an image of Jiang Dai’s side profile as his phone’s locked screen wallpaper.

　　The onlookers could not help but feel regretful, as the campus belle seemed to be in a pitiable situation. How could she have caught the attention of someone like Qiao Jinye, a troublemaker known for his ruthless nature? One could not be sure he would not whisk her away to some off-campus motel one day.

　　Word of this had even reached Jiang Dai’s ears, and her best friend, Bai Zhi, grew increasingly concerned. However, Jiang Dai appeared fearless and unaffected by the rumors.

　　Although Qiao Jinye was known as the tough guy who ruled over fights at Third High School, some still refused to submit to his authority, especially since it became known that he had set his sights on Jiang Dai. Also, some wealthy boys who had openly or subtly shown interest in her were not pleased.

　　One day, a group of spoiled brats were chatting aimlessly at the campus cafeteria.

　　“That Qiao guy is unworthy of her! That bloody idiot!”

　　“I mean, who doesn’t want her? But let’s be realistic here. Jiang Dai is the granddaughter of the Jiang Clan Group CEO. Rumor has it that the Jiang clan is lacking a successor this generation, so Jiang Dai is highly favored. Who knows, she might just inherit the family business in the future. So, how dare that petty delinquent harbor such delusions?”

　　“It’s probably a sneakshot. Who knows what filthy things he did with the campus belle’s pictures behind closed doors.”
　　“Hahahaha, you mean pleasuring himself! F*ck, just say it directly if you want to!”

　　The timing happened to be unfortunate as the passing Qiao Jinye overheard them.

　　“Brother Ye!!”

　　No amount of pulling from the people around could hold him back. Qiao Jinye took a decisive step forward, his fist swinging in a wide arc as he unleashed a flurry of heavy blows.

　　The spoiled brats were no pushovers themselves as they rushed to join the fray.

　　Qiao Jinye’s followers also joined the fight, turning the fight into a full-blown brawl that attracted significant attention. Shortly after, the commotion reached the Moral Education Department.

　　As a result, Qiao Jinye faced disciplinary action once again. Words had it that he received a severe warning this time. If he were to cause trouble again, he would be expelled.

　　The details of the cafeteria brawl reached Jiang Dai’s ears, and Bai Zhi listened with shock and anticipation. Though fearful, her perception of the aggressive school bully began to change.

　　“Does this mean that Qiao Jinye might actually have feelings for you, Daidai? He only started the fight because he overheard those people disrespecting you!” Bai Zhi exclaimed.

　　Jiang Dai seemed lost in thought, remaining silent for a while. 

　　Bai Zhi tugged at her sleeve and urged, “How did you even come to know Qiao Jinye, Daidai? And how did he even set his sights on you?”

　　Prompted by Bai Zhi’s question, Jiang Dai found herself falling into a brief moment of recollection.

　　She had always been a well-behaved and diligent student who followed the rules, so it was indeed unlikely for her to have crossed paths with Qiao Jinye.

　　However, it was during her first year of high school, just last year. Due to a competition-focused class, Jiang Dai’s lessons often ended at nine in the evening.

　　During that time, the regular parking lot at the school entrance had already been closed, so her chauffeur would always pick her up and drop her off at a nearby gas station just outside a small road.

　　Carrying her backpack, Jiang Dai walked out and passed through a narrow alley. There, she witnessed a scene where a boy wearing the Third High School uniform was being surrounded and attacked by a group of thugs.

　　She did not know who the victim was, but she had heard rumors about local delinquents extorting students from Third High School. Reacting swiftly, she took out her phone and played a police car siren.

　　In the dim and quiet alley, the urgent and agitated sound of the police car suddenly echoed. In a split second, the thugs panicked and scattered in all directions, their legs carrying them swiftly away from the scene.

　　With that, Jiang Dai saved Qiao Jinye, who was left alone after being surrounded. Without a second thought, she approached and offered him a handkerchief to wipe away the blood.

　　“Do you need me to call the police for you?”

　　At that moment, Qiao Jinye was leaning against the wall with a bruised and swollen face and blood streaming from his nose. Suddenly, he raised his head silently, but the chilling, intense gaze filled with hostility startled Jiang Dai.

　　He stared at her in silence, not uttering a word.

　　Frightened, Jiang Dai turned and ran away.

　　Qiao Jinye tightly clenched the soft and absorbent handkerchief in his hand. It had her name embroidered on it.

　　Jiang Dai.

　　Carrying such a luxurious handkerchief in this era clearly indicated that she was from a super wealthy family.

***

　　Jiang Dai was the cream of the crop, even among the top students. In addition to attending regular classes like any other student, she also participated in numerous competition-oriented classes and even took advanced courses in university-level subjects. As such, her daily schedule was packed to the brim, leaving little room for leisure.

　　Despite coming from a wealthy family, Bai Zhi was entirely different from Jiang Dai. She was only interested in chasing celebrities and purchasing luxury handbags, while Jiang Dai had dedicated herself to diligent studying from a young age.