Dedicated to studying, yet forced into a chaotic situation.

Chapter 14 A Sparkling Money Tree

Shi Sui didn't know what inhumane things Chi Yan had taken Yan Ze to do outside the classroom; she only knew that in the end, only Chi Yan returned.

Shi Sui picked up her English textbook to preview today's lessons, keeping her eyes straight ahead and ignoring her deskmate.

Didn't we agree that Chi Yan wouldn't come to school often? Why is she here again today?

As soon as Chi Yan returned to the classroom, she glanced at her deskmate and immediately noticed: "Why are your eyes so red?"

"Huh?" Startled by the question, Shi Sui's English textbook fell over.

"Did you cry when you went back yesterday?" Chi Yan leaned closer, looking into her eyes more closely.

Without the obstruction of the English textbook, and being so close, Shi Sui could clearly see each eyelash on his beautiful eyes.

How did he know she was crying? Although it was fake crying, Shi Sui shed quite a few tears to make it look real.

"That guy surnamed Gu went to your house to complain?" Chi Yan frowned impatiently, clicked his tongue lightly, and said, "I warned him not to complain, but I didn't expect him to be so bold."

In the novel, Gu Chenyi and Chi Yan have absolutely no connection. Yan Ze said that Chi Yan beat up Gu Chenyi yesterday afternoon simply because Gu Chenyi caused trouble in the international class at noon.

What trouble did Gu Chenyi cause? He insulted Shi Sui, accusing her of seducing him.

Shi Sui then belatedly realized what was happening and asked, "Did you beat up Gu Chenyi to help me get revenge?"

"No, don't overthink it." Chi Yan quickly looked away, her ears burning.

"Thank you so much, you're such a kind person," Shi Sui said with a smile. "You're nothing like what others say. I know they've all misunderstood you. You're very loyal and willing to help me."

“You are the first person in this school who is willing to help me.”

The girl's sweet, soft voice rang in his ear, and Chi Yan felt as if he could smell a faint fragrance.

"Don't overthink it." Chi Yan clicked his tongue coldly and said three times in quick succession, "Stay away from me, I want to sleep, don't bother me!"

"Your ears are a little red, are you hot?" Shi Sui stared at his ears for a second, then suggested, "How about I go buy you some ice water?"

"Go, go ahead." Chi Yan hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at her, his expression turning cold again. "I'm warning you, don't get any closer to me!"

"Oh, okay." Shi Sui immediately moved to the side to keep some distance, then took out her phone from her bag and said, "Can I add you on WeChat?"

After being beaten, Yan Ze went to the toilet to wash his face. He had just returned to the classroom when he heard this explosive news.

He suddenly took a breath of cold air.

How dare she ask Chi Yan for his WeChat to his face? Does she have a death wish?!

Is that pretty girl behind me crazy?!

Didn't I warn her not to fall in love with Chi Yan? Why is she still so persistent, pursuing him so boldly and passionately?

Chi Yan's ears, which had just calmed down a bit, suddenly turned bright red again: "Don't even think about harassing me. I don't add any women on WeChat."

"Don't misunderstand, I just want you to transfer me some money so I can go to the supermarket to buy water," Shi Sui explained.

Does this even need misunderstanding? Anyone with eyes can see that this is clearly an excuse to buy water and ask for contact information!

Yan Ze thought for a moment, then decided to help the student behind him. He took out his phone, opened WeChat, and handed it over: "Add me on WeChat, you can contact me if you need anything..."

Before he could finish speaking, a hand slapped him away, and he almost dropped his phone.

Just as Shi Sui was thinking, 'No way, the dignified young master Chi won't even pay for water?', a hand appeared in front of her. The fingers were slender and the knuckles were distinct. It was a very beautiful hand.

"Go ahead and scan it." Chi Yan said bluntly, her ears red. "Let's make this clear first, don't try to chat with me all the time, I don't buy it."

"I promise I won't bother you." She was very busy; the system frequently released learning tasks, so she didn't have time to gossip.

Shi Sui added him on WeChat and was satisfied to receive the money for the water.

It was a red envelope, and when I opened it, there was a total of 200 yuan, which reached the limit for red envelopes.

Now I have money in my WeChat account, so I can just scan the code to pay for lunch. I also need to pay back the 10 yuan I owed for the steamed buns yesterday.

Chi Yan clearly saw the girl's eyes brighten, and she couldn't help but smile.

Is adding him on WeChat really that exciting?

He pretended to be impatient and said, "I've given you the money, hurry up and buy some water, don't dawdle."

"Okay, thanks, deskmate." Shi Sui ran off quickly.

In Shi Sui's eyes, Chi Yan was not an arrogant troublemaker, but a shining cash cow.

With just a little flattery, you can easily gain the right to buy water and quickly receive 180 (200 red envelope minus 20 for ice water).

It's much easier than memorizing short English passages.

Yan Ze watched the figure disappear through the back door of the classroom and slowly said, "Brother Chi, I've already told her not to fall in love with you, but she really loves you."

"It's so hot, I'm going out for some fresh air." Chi Yan touched his ears, which were almost bleeding.

He stood up and walked out, then remembered something and glanced back at Yan Ze, his tone carrying a hint of warning: "Also, don't talk so much nonsense."

Yan Ze couldn't understand which of his words were nonsense; he was telling the truth in every single one of them.

After getting some fresh air and his ears were no longer burning, Chi Yan returned to his seat and noticed that Shi Sui hadn't come back yet. He asked impatiently, "Why hasn't she come back yet?"

Yan Ze checked the time: "Only five minutes have passed. At her speed yesterday, it will probably take at least another ten minutes."

He subconsciously guessed what the Great Demon King was thinking; she must be impatient and getting restless. So Yan Ze said again, "Next time, I'll tell her off. She dawdles when she walks. It's better to leave these errands to me..."

Chi Yan raised her eyes and interrupted her impatiently, "It's so noisy. It's normal for girls to walk slowly."

Yan Ze: "..." He fell silent, speechless. The Great Demon King's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea, truly unfathomable. He'd better go back to playing on his phone.

"Wait a minute." Chi Yan placed a hand on his shoulder and asked, "Find out what happened at her house last night."

He was still a little worried that his deskmate had been bullied again when she got home last night, since she seemed to be in a bad mood when he saw her just now (the real reason: she was tormented by English).

Pay attention, I'm just a little worried, please don't overthink it.

Yan Ze's family and Jiang's family lived in the same neighborhood. His nanny was a social butterfly; she was friends with all the nannies of wealthy families in the neighborhood. When the nannies got together, they liked to gossip about their employers, so she was very well-informed.

The nanny couldn't resist sharing any gossip, and Yan Ze was a very good listener.

If it weren't for the difference between master and servant, he and his nanny would have become best friends.

Therefore, Yan Ze had some knowledge of the news about various wealthy and powerful families.

“Shi Sui came home quite late last night,” Yan Ze said. “It seems that she was scolded by her mother and cried because she slapped Gu Chenyi.”

Chi Yan snorted coldly and asked, "Was it that man who went to her house to complain?"

"I'm not too sure about that." Yan Ze thought for a moment, "But Gu Chenyi went home yesterday afternoon and hasn't gone out since. He didn't come to school today either. You warned him, so I doubt he'd have the guts to go back and complain. To be honest, it's pretty embarrassing to be slapped by a girl."

"Send another message to comfort that guy later."

Yan Ze understood that the 'comfort' Chi Yan spoke of was actually a 'warning'.

Chi Yan recalled yesterday afternoon, when the girl rode her dilapidated bicycle in the setting sun, her silhouette appearing thin and fragile. He asked, "By the way, why doesn't anyone from her family pick her up from school?"

"I'm not too sure about that." Yan Ze shook his head and said, "Anyway, I feel like she's having a pretty tough time at the Jiang family's house. My housekeeper said that she often helps her with chores, and her housekeeper really likes her, but the Jiang family doesn't think much of her."

Chi Yan remained silent. He recalled what Gu Chenyi had said yesterday: that Shi Sui was just an adopted daughter from the countryside. He said that wealthy and powerful families valued social status and business dealings, and looked down on people from the countryside. This only showed that the Jiang family was snobbish.

Of course, he is not a snob.

Yan Ze's eyes lit up instantly: "Oh, right, there's also a shocking piece of gossip."

"what?"

Yan Ze lowered his voice and said, "According to her nanny, Shi Sui is actually the real Jiang family's daughter. She was abducted as a child, and then the Jiang family adopted Jiang Tianyao."

Chi Yan was taken aback, finding it rather strange: "Then why didn't my deskmate refute the guy's claim that she was an adopted daughter?"

"It's probably an engagement. Jiang Tianyao and Gu Chenyi were betrothed since childhood. If the Gu family finds out that she married a fake heiress, wouldn't that make them a laughing stock in the wealthy family?" As he spoke, Yan Ze's eyes were filled with pity.

After a while, Yan Ze said again, "Don't tell anyone about this. Her nanny only told my nanny, and my nanny only told me. I'm only telling you."

"Don't worry, I don't have as much of a mouth as you."

The boy's expression was inscrutable.