This star just wants to learn.

The challenge is here, why aren't you here yet?
It's been a month since the Spring Festival Gala ended and Pu Tong and his classmates started school, but the fourth challenge, which should have followed closely, has yet to arrive.

Not only was Pu Tong himself puzzled, but even those above him couldn't understand it.

Previously, it was one match after another, with the next round coming right after the previous one finished, which was somewhat like a series of matches, as if they were afraid that Pu Tong would recover...

This time there was absolutely no news. Not only were there no specific rules or dates, but not even a whisper of it came out.

The higher-ups suspect that the other side wants to back down and engage in an arms race; as long as they don't fight, they won't lose.

After all, this fourth game is crucial; losing means the end for them. And it's not impossible that they might actually want to play the cowardly lizard...

However, Pu Tong didn't think that way. After all, he wasn't that awesome, and one shouldn't be too narcissistic.

He always felt that Hattie played a certain role in this, perhaps she still remembered him, which was why she was delaying him to get into a better state of mind.

People should be a little narcissistic.

"I thought you were being chivalrous, but it seems the other person is being more chivalrous and knows how to give way to you."

On Sunday, in the classroom of Class 33 of Senior High School, only Pu Tong and his group were present because of tutoring. They were the only ones in the entire senior year who didn't even have a single day off.

There's nothing we can do; they failed to keep the pledge they signed with the homeroom teacher...

The good news is that Sunday's self-study period is relatively flexible, so the group can get a good night's sleep before coming over, and they can bring their phones.

Iori Yukino was playing on her phone while teasing Pu Tong. Pu Tong wasn't angry at all; many things can be easily resolved by speaking in a joking tone.

If neither of us brings it up, and we keep it bottled up inside, it'll only make us feel worse. He should thank the Japanese girl for livening up the atmosphere.

"What are you saying? Pu Tong isn't afraid of her, so why are you talking about showing mercy to a beautiful woman?"

Lin Yuxi isn't a fan of Pu Tong, but it's rather pathetic to be timid before the battle even begins. Besides, Pu Tong has already won two rounds, so it's still uncertain who will prevail.

"Who gives way to whom isn't necessarily about strength. Haven't you guys watched idol dramas? Even if the innocent female lead can't beat the male lead, she can't bring herself to slap him."

This will only provoke trouble.

"Why don't you watch something good instead of those mindless dramas?"

Yu Wanwan, who was engrossed in her homework, couldn't resist any longer and casually drew a little turtle on Yukino's test paper with a ballpoint pen.

A little turtle and a little baka, a perfect match...

"But Yu Xi recommended that I watch it!"

Iori Yukino glanced back at Lin Yuxi, her posture somewhat like she was trying to shift the blame.

This made the atmosphere a bit awkward. It's one thing for Yu Xi to like reading domineering CEO novels, but why does she also watch idol dramas?
"Yu Xi can't stand what you see. She has the ability to distinguish right from wrong. You're really stupid."

Yu Wanwan is quite skilled at roasting people; when she gets angry, she can be scorching. This little idiot only knows how to spread rumors about Pu Tong.

Pu Tong, who had been silent for a long time, finally made a move, which startled everyone. He simply took Iori Yukino's phone.

What are you doing? Snooping on my browser history? That's really bad.

Pu Tong wasn't that mischievous; he just didn't bring his own phone and was simply borrowing it.

"What are you doing……"

Before Iori Yukino could finish speaking, the phone rang; Pu Tong had made a call.

On the other end of the phone was Wei Mingfeng. To be honest, he was a little confused as to why Pu Tong was calling using Iori Yukino's number.

If it weren't broad daylight, he would almost doubt the way young people are these days... "Uncle Wei, could you help me find Hattie's contact information? I have something to ask her."

The incident caused quite a stir. Not only was Wei Mingfeng on the other end of the phone startled, but even Yu Wanwan and the other two were a little taken aback.

Okay, okay, so you just want the girl's contact information, right?
Wei Mingfeng wouldn't think that way. In his eyes, Pu Tong was serious. "You guys aren't going to fight, huh? Then I'll fight you, okay?"

He would definitely have to consult with his superiors about such a major matter, but he unconditionally supported Pu Tong's actions and had to take drastic measures.

They were all wrong. Pu Tong wasn't trying to flirt with girls, nor was he trying to get into a match. He just wanted to catch up with an old friend and ask about the match.

While they may not have extraordinary connections, obtaining the contact information of an internationally renowned figure is certainly within their reach.

After giving Pu Tong his contact information, Wei Mingfeng also conveyed the message from above: to kick a man when he's down!
It's a misunderstanding, he just wanted to chat...

Did you activate international roaming?

"of course."

Iori Yukino occasionally makes calls to her parents across the ocean, and she has activated this service. It's fortunate that Pu Tongshun has her phone; if it were someone else's, she wouldn't be able to make the call today.

International roaming is actually quite expensive, and Iori Yukino herself is usually reluctant to use it, but today, for the sake of watching the drama unfold, she has to support it.

Even if it means selling everything she owns, she has to hear what Pu Tong and Hedy are going to talk about on this phone call!
Lin Yuxi and Yu Wanwan were the same; they also wanted to know what Pu Tong was trying to do with this sudden behavior. However, the former listened openly, while the latter pretended not to care.

The call was answered instantly, but it wasn't Hattie; it was a female staff member's voice, probably her assistant or maid.

Pu Tong gave a brief self-introduction, and the other party hurriedly took action. All that could be heard on the phone was a series of rapid footsteps.

Shortly after, the phone went silent. Although the other party didn't say a word, Pu Tong felt that the phone was now in her hands.

"Hello, I'm Pu Tong. We've met before, do you remember me?"

"Hey, shall we just use Chinese?"

Yukino Iori, who was standing next to her, was still thinking about watching the drama unfold, but as soon as Pu Tong opened her mouth, she couldn't hold back anymore. Pu Tong was a pampered noble lady, how could she possibly understand Chinese?

This kid thinks all foreigners in the world are like her, how could that be...

But Yu Wanwan and Lin Yuxi exchanged a strange glance, as they keenly noticed a detail.

Aside from using Chinese, Pu Tong's sentence seems fine, but the word choice and sentence structure are worth examining.

He and Hattie had indeed met before, but the word "before" was too long ago; "previously" should have been used.

But soon something unexpected happened. Although the voice was extremely soft, a serious "Mmm" came from the phone.

Hattie can speak Chinese?

The person who was most excited upon hearing this was definitely Pu Tong. His previous thoughts were all speculations, but with Hedy's "hmm," it meant that they were all true.

She was indeed my childhood playmate Rongrong, but things were different now.

Thank you for remembering me.

Even after sixteen years of her life had passed, and even though she had become rusty in Chinese from not using it for so long, she still remembered herself.

Pu Tong thought there was nothing wrong with it, but why did it sound so strange?

The three women exchanged glances, deciding to listen further. (End of Chapter)