In the classroom
When Du Wanrou saw him return, she curiously asked, "Who was looking for you? Was it a beautiful girl?"
Qin Hao nodded, "Yes, it was Xia Qing from Class 1."
Xia Qing and Du Wanrou were both known as the school beauties of Changle Second Middle School, though Xia Qing was in the humanities class of Class 1.
Du Wanrou paused for a moment, "What did she want from you?"
Qin Hao said with a smile, "Just kidding, it wasn't her."
Du Wanrou gave him an annoyed look, playful and cute, then turned her head back to continue reviewing her materials.
These days, they had been talking more and more, sometimes even chatting on messaging apps in the evenings.
Yuan Zhengxiang, who was at the back of the classroom, watched them chatting and laughing, grinding his teeth in frustration. He really wanted to beat Qin Hao up badly.
Song Wei noticed too and whispered, "Xiang, don't get angry. He's just a poor student, and his family isn't wealthy. He can't possibly end up with Du Wanrou.
After the college entrance exams are over, he won't see Du Wanrou again. It's different for you, Xiang, you might even go to the same university as Du Wanrou, and your families are well-matched financially."
Yuan Zhengxiang nodded slightly, aware of everything Song Wei was saying, but seeing Qin Hao talking to Du Wanrou still upset him.
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After the school bell rang in the afternoon, everyone started packing up to go home.
Du Wanrou quickly finished packing and said to Qin Hao, "I'm going ahead, Qin Hao. Talk to you tonight."
Qin Hao smiled and nodded, "Alright."
He watched Du Wanrou leave the classroom, admiring her charming figure, feeling delighted as if he were appreciating something he loved dearly.
"Do you like Du Wanrou?" Yuan Zhengxiang's voice suddenly rang out beside him.
Qin Hao turned to look at him, disdainfully glancing at him, "Who I like is none of your business. Looking for a fight, are you?"
If he had dared say this before, Song Wei, who was usually by Yuan Zhengxiang's side, would have rushed up to hit him immediately.
But now, Song Wei took a step back in fear, not daring to look Qin Hao in the eyes.
Yuan Zhengxiang also felt a bit scared and hurriedly said, "I like Du Wanrou, and I hope you can stay away from her."
Li Bao nodded, "The day before yesterday, Wang Qiang came here, and we were unprepared, so they beat us up."
Qin Hao: "What do you need from me then?"
Li Bao looked at him and answered, "All you need to do is help us get revenge by teaching Wang Qiang a lesson."
Qin Hao didn't immediately agree but considered for a moment.
Li Bao and the others watched him, and Qin Hao finally agreed, not just for the accomplishment but also for his and Du Wanrou's future.
He really liked Du Wanrou, and he didn't want their relationship to end without a fight; he had to strive for their future.
Qin Hao spoke, "I agree, but Fatty has to join in too."
Kang Youyi was taken aback, not expecting Qin Hao to appreciate his worth, and quickly said, "This matter started because of me, as long as we can teach that Wang Qiang a lesson, I'll do whatever you say."
Qin Hao asked, "Okay, when do we go after Wang Qiang?"
Li Bao thought for a moment and said, "Today is Thursday, let's go to Golden Bright KTV on Saturday afternoon."
Qin Hao nodded, "Alright, I'll come here to find you guys then."
After making plans, Qin Hao left.
Inside Xinghui Pool Hall, someone whispered, "Li Bao, he's just a student though."
Li Bao: "Appearances can be deceiving, as long as he has the capability."
Kang Youyi nodded, "Right."
Everyone nervously nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile, Qin Hao left the pool hall and was walking home. After a while, he stopped.
Ahead, a few guys were blocking a female student from Changle Second Middle School, who Qin Hao recognized as Xia Qing.
The guys were in the uniform of Third Middle School, clearly students from there.
Qin Hao paused, surprised. Were students from Third Middle School blocking one of our school beauties?
If it had been before, Qin Hao might not have stepped forward, lacking the strength and courage.
But now, he had changed; even without the strength, he had the courage to stand up.