I am reborn and refuse to be a sickly rich woman

Chapter 418 The Daily Life of Childhood Sweethearts in High School Romance (A Must-Read Chapter of 10,000 Words!)

April, late spring and early summer.

"Ring ring ring..."

"Class time has started. Students, please proceed to your classrooms immediately to prepare for the lesson..."

The class bell rang as if it were etched into the students' very bones.

Students who were leisurely strolling around the food stalls outside the school had to hurry back to school.

Even if you're really unwilling, you have to get back to class before the bell rings.

Although being late for school doesn't result in a pay cut like being late for work, it does result in having your allowance deducted, just like having your parents called in for being late.

It's like being manipulated by capital your whole life.

"What are you doing?"

Xu Musen turned his head to look at Yao Mingyue, who was constantly fiddling with her bangs.

"If I cover my bangs... will it make me look younger?"

Yao Mingyue usually wears her hair down in a natural and carefree style, exuding a confident and independent vibe.

But this time she had her hair tied in a high ponytail, and she had also combed her bangs, separating two small strands of hair that moved naturally at her temples.

This is the most common hairstyle for high school girls, exuding a youthful and energetic vibe.

Xu Musen smiled and gently twirled a strand of her hair on either side: "I've always been curious, why do you girls all like to keep these two catfish whiskers?"

"Can't you speak properly? What catfish whiskers?! These are for trimming sideburns and making your face look slimmer!"

Yao Mingyue gritted her teeth and punched him in dissatisfaction.

Xu Musen then pinched her cheek again, gently tousled her hair, and laughed, "I just love your face. If your face gets thinner, then the space I like will be smaller, right?"

In fact, Xu Musen liked Yao Mingyue's free and easy temperament. It's not that she wasn't cute, but a mature woman is cooler, isn't she?
Yao Mingyue's tightly clenched tiger teeth instantly turned into cat teeth, and redness slowly seeped from the tip of her nose: "Scumbag, you're so smooth-talking... Hey, stop touching it, your bangs get oily easily."

She muttered as she brushed Xu Musen's hand away.

"Let's go then."

Xu Musen looked at the familiar teaching building. The experience of sneaking into the school so casually was indeed quite interesting.

Students around them ran and played, vying to enter the school before the official school bell rang.

Behind her, Yao Mingyue took out a small mirror and looked at herself. In the end, she brushed the wisps of hair on her temples back, which made her look less cute but more confident and flamboyant.

Hmph... at least he has some good taste.

"Let's go."

Xu Musen urged her on, saying that once the class bell rang, the security guards at the gate would start stopping people.

"Okay, okay, I've never seen you this enthusiastic in school before."

Yao Mingyue hummed softly as she followed Xu Musen with light steps.

As I crossed the gate, the two security guards at the entrance didn't seem very capable, but they were still very dedicated, their eyes constantly scanning the crowd.

In the first few days, they were distracted for a moment, and as a result, a pair of students who were secretly dating ran away. They still haven't been caught, and the dean of students has complained to them quite a bit.

Although it was Yao Mingyue's first time "sneaking to school," this model student was filled with excitement as she followed Xu Musen.

Xu Musen couldn't help but smile. Luckily, the security guards were all focused on whether anyone was running out, otherwise they would have definitely noticed her.

After all, going to school is like going to the execution ground for students, so why would they be so excited and happy?

One of the security guards spotted Yao Mingyue, who stood out in the crowd.

It wasn't because of her sneaky behavior, but because a girl as beautiful as Yao Mingyue would naturally attract attention.

It has to be admitted that beautiful people always have an aura. When most people see a very beautiful and elegant person, they will subconsciously keep a distance from them and can't even look at them more openly.

It has nothing to do with inferiority complex; it's simply an innate trait.

"This girl is quite pretty, I feel like I've never seen her before... but the boy next to her looks kind of familiar."

The security guard looked at Xu Musen, who was equally outstanding in the crowd.

There are many students in the school, and new faces every year, so it's impossible for them to recognize them all.

The security guard didn't recognize his face, but looking at the young man's tall and imposing figure, he touched his receding hairline and pondered, feeling like he had seen him somewhere before.

"He looks vaguely familiar...where have I seen him before?"

The security guard next to him stroked his messy stubble and looked at the notice posted on the bulletin board at the school gate.

The screenshot of the young couple running out of the campus was posted by the head of the teaching department a few days ago.

Although the boy in the photo didn't show his full face, his figure looked increasingly familiar.

"Hey, why do I feel like that guy from the photo looks a bit like the kid in the picture?"

"Now that you mention it, it does seem a bit like him, but the girl next to him doesn't quite match... The previous girl seemed quite cute, but this one seems like a very individualistic girl..."

The gatekeeper realized what was happening and was about to go check, but by then Xu Musen and Yao Mingyue had already disappeared into the crowd.

"Should we tell Director Wang?"

"Forget it, let's not make trouble for ourselves. Anyway, that guy surnamed Wang isn't a good person. We should just do our job and keep bad guys out. We're getting on in years, why risk our lives for three thousand a month..."

……

In this way, Xu Musen and Yao Mingyue successfully infiltrated the school.

Facing the familiar campus, the familiar teaching buildings, every tree and every trash can along the roadside was so familiar.

Walking in the familiar stairwell.

The students have already entered the classroom, taken out their textbooks, and are preparing for the teacher's surprise check during class.

"Where are you going?"

Xu Musen asked.

Although I managed to sneak into the school, high school is not like university; the teachers will definitely recognize all the students in a class.

If they recognize him, the head of discipline will probably come rushing over with a riot shield right away.

Yao Mingyue's eyes sparkled, but she didn't seem worried at all: "Then let's just wander around, consider it shopping."

Xu Musen smiled and said, "You have quite the potential to be a bad student."

"Of course, this beautiful lady will always be the best at everything!"

Yao Mingyue walked along the campus corridor with her delicate face tilted back, her ponytail swaying constantly, like a carefree little deer.

"Ring ring..."

The school bell rang.

The bustling campus suddenly became deserted.

Class 2, Grade 3.

Looking at the familiar classroom door number.

Although I said I was just strolling around, I still subconsciously ended up in my old classroom.

Everything was so familiar—the familiar desks, the piles of study materials, even the trash can in the back row…

The only difference is that the people sitting in the classroom now are no longer them.

Xu Musen and Yao Mingyue stood at the back door, quietly watching the lively class through the observation window at the entrance.

In the last few minutes before the teacher arrived in the classroom to check homework, the underachieving students sitting in the back row with the trash cans began frantically begging the good students to copy their homework.

"Hurry up and hand in your homework, the teacher will be checking it soon!"

A girl walked up to a boy in the back row, patted the table, and started collecting her homework.

The boy scratched his head and pleaded, "Class monitor, I'm in a real bind! Quickly let me copy your homework!"

"What did you do at home for the whole weekend? Now you're only worried? The teacher will be here in five minutes at most. How are you going to finish writing?"

"That's easy, five minutes is enough, good class monitor, can I just copy it?" the boy pleaded pitifully.

The girl, somewhat exasperated, took out her notebook and said, "Alright, alright, hurry up and copy it."

"Thank you, class monitor! You're beautiful inside and out, and your love knows no bounds! I'll treat you to some water after class!"

"Tch, hurry up and write yours!"

The girl pouted, but her gaze was fixed on the boy in the last row, who was sitting in the prime spot next to the trash can.

"Hey Zhang Peng, where's your homework?"

The boy was lazily slumped over the table. When he saw the girl, he reached out his hand and said, "Class monitor, I haven't done my homework either. Can I borrow one to copy?"

"Why didn't you write it again? Didn't I remind you several times yesterday?"

The girl's words carried a hint of disappointment and frustration.

"I didn't have time to write it yesterday because I was helping with some chores at home. I'll definitely write it next time. Let me copy it again this time."

"No way! This time, the teacher must criticize you and teach you a lesson."

The girl, however, was not so easy to talk to.

The boy pleaded, "You're such a kind and beautiful class monitor, you've already helped him, so please help me too! You can't be strict with me just because you're different!"

The girl snorted: "I'm just treating you differently..."

As she spoke, she paused, then took a notebook from her bosom and handed it to him.

"Thank you so much, class monitor, you're an angel... Wait, this isn't homework?"

The boy took the notebook, opened it, and saw that it was filled with dense notes on key points for the exam.

"Of course it's not homework. These are my class notes. Take a good look at them, and you'll have to do the problems on your own from now on. That's all!"

"Class monitor... I think it would be better for me to finish my homework problem as soon as possible."

"Now you're getting anxious? Let me tell you, this is called teaching a man to fish rather than giving him a fish. Study hard, and ask me if you don't understand."

After saying that, the girl ignored the boy's pitiful look, turned around and left with a smile on her face.

This scene resonated deeply with Xu Musen, who had once been a struggling student, constantly assigned to guard the back of the trash can. He often couldn't finish his homework and had to beg and plead for it every time it was due.

"This class monitor is actually a pretty good person. He's a lifesaver for a slacker like me in this emergency."

Xu Musen is very empathetic.

"But do you believe it or not, this girl came to the back row specifically for the boy at the very back?"

Yao Mingyue raised an eyebrow and pointed to the boy leaning against the trash can, looking at his laptop with a sullen expression.

"how do I say this."

"Sometimes, the more polite a girl is to a boy, the more indifferent she is to him. Only the boy she treats specially, or even a little harshly at times, is the one she truly cares about."

She did it so that the boys could keep up with her and go to the same university...

Yao Mingyue's lips curved into a smile, and her phoenix eyes looked at Xu Musen with a meaningful gaze.

Xu Musen pondered for a moment, then gave a meaningful smile: "You're not trying to imply that your harshness towards me in the past was actually for my own good, are you?"

Got discovered.

Yao Mingyue blushed slightly, but then gave a haughty snort: "This beautiful lady is naturally very considerate of others, okay?"

"Yeah yeah~"

Xu Musen nodded in agreement, his smile sly: "But I remember you always let me copy your homework, didn't you? I've never seen you prepare any class notes for me, how am I supposed to improve?"

"That's because..."

A glint flashed in Yao Mingyue's phoenix eyes, that familiar, almost morbid possessiveness. She reached out and gently grabbed Xu Musen's collar, pulling him close to her: "You don't need to improve, anyway... I'll take care of you from now on."

And so, starting with homework, she gradually made Xu Musen inseparable from her.

You have to start cultivating your future childhood sweetheart from these little details~
Faced with Yao Mingyue's sickly yet domineering gaze, Xu Musen's heart began to beat faster than usual.

"You're so cunning."

“Thank you for the compliment~”

Both of them couldn't help but laugh.

"What are you two in the hallway doing outside instead of going back to class when class is about to start?"

Just then, the teacher at the end of the corridor was about to enter the classroom. Seeing the two of them in the distance, she immediately called out to them.

Xu Musen and Yao Mingyue exchanged a glance. Their operation to infiltrate the campus had just begun, and they certainly couldn't afford to be discovered yet.

They quickened their pace and left from the other side.

There's no way I could sneak into a class.

However, there are still open classes in the school, such as art, music, computer class, and physical education class, which are taught together by several classes in a large classroom.

It's impossible for a teacher to remember every student in every class.

"Beep! One, two, one! Keep your legs moving, two more laps to go!"

A loud whistle rang out from the playground.

Physical education classes have already begun on the huge playground.

"Since we have nowhere to go right now, let's go for a walk after we've just finished eating."

Xu Musen patted his stomach. He had eaten spicy soup and fried dough sticks for breakfast, which was high in oil and sugar. Exercise was the best way to make him feel better.

The school playground is very large.

As we all know, physical education teachers are generally the ones in schools who are prone to being physically weak and sick and needing to take leave.

Therefore, a physical education teacher often has to teach several classes of students in one class.

Xu Musen and Yao Mingyue arrived at the playground without any obstacles.

Some people were training with a run, some were playing ping-pong, badminton, or basketball, while most were sitting under the shade of trees chatting, and some were even taking the opportunity to sneak into the grove to play on their phones…

There's youthful sweat and the mundane routine of daily life, all blossoming on the unique green space of the school playground, creating a scene that belongs to youth.

Xu Musen and Yao Mingyue strolled on the playground. It was April or May, and the temperature wasn't low, but they weren't in a hurry.

There was no noise or traffic around me, only the happy laughter of the students. It was a truly relaxing moment.

That way, I could walk around quietly without having to think about anything. But now, even recovering my senses is a luxury.

"Tap tap... Stomp!"

A fragrant breeze wafted behind him. Xu Musen glanced sideways and saw the girl behind him with her hands behind her back, bending down slightly. Her white shoes stepped on his shadow, and a smug smile played on her lips.

"What are you doing?"

"I read an article about astrological compatibility. It says that if you step on someone's shadow every day, that person will become your servant in your next life!"

Yao Mingyue spoke with an air of seriousness, stomping on Xu Musen's shadow with a whooshing sound.

"Children."

Xu Musen curled his lip indifferently, then turned to the side and stepped on her shadow, saying smugly, "I stepped on you too, so we're even!"

"That doesn't count. I've stepped on you more times. You'd better just be this beauty's servant!"

"My shoe size is even bigger than yours, so I step on a much larger area!"

"So what if you have big feet! I'll win by sheer numbers! Don't try to hide, I'm going to stomp on you..."

And so, the two childish kids chased each other, stepping on each other's shadows. What might seem like a childish game even to elementary school students today, they were having a blast playing.

"Okay, okay, I surrender."

Xu Musen looked at the few drops of sweat on Yao Mingyue's fair forehead, smiled, and gently wiped them away.

That's just how this little yandere is; she always has to win at everything she does.

"Then admit that you are my servant!"

Yao Mingyue tilted her head back, her cheeks slightly flushed.

"Just say so."

Xu Musen couldn't help but laugh and pinch her cheek.

"Then say it yourself."

"I will not say."

"you say!"

"I won't say."

"Tch... Others might not even have the chance to be this beautiful lady's servant."

Yao Mingyue snorted and sat down on a bench under the shade of a tree next to the basketball court: "I'm tired."

"I told you not to play that childish game just now."

Xu Musen also sat down on the bench, and the next moment, a pair of long, beautiful legs were placed on his thighs.

Yao Mingyue braced herself on the bench with her hands behind her back, her slender legs swinging gently as she commanded, "Give me a leg massage."

"Do you really treat me like a servant?"

"I'm giving you a chance to take advantage, so don't forget to cherish it."

Yao Mingyue raised an eyebrow, her long, straight legs swaying slightly, displaying the confidence of a beautiful young woman.

Yao Mingyue's legs are, of course, extremely beautiful.

Xu Musen has a deep understanding of this.

He reached out and gently massaged her calves. The girl's skin was soft yet elastic; after all, she used to be a key player on the volleyball team, so her skin felt excellent.

Yao Mingyue looked at him, a beautiful smile involuntarily curving her lips. A glint of cunning gleam flashed in her eyes. She gently slipped her shoes off, revealing her small feet clad in white cotton socks, still speaking in an imperious, commanding tone.

"Give me a foot massage too."

"You're really pushing your luck, aren't you?"

"So what if they take advantage of you? Why are some people so eager to massage Nuannuan's feet under the pretense of giving her a massage?"

Yao Mingyue snorted and raised her foot, placing it directly on Xu Musen's chest: "I'm warning you, don't be rude and end up getting punished."

This was the first time Xu Musen had been threatened like this. Seeing Yao Mingyue's unreasonable behavior, he smiled and pinched her little foot, gently kneading it.

Yao Mingyue playfully wiggled her toes, and the delicate, lively touch transmitted through her cotton socks made Xu Musen quite fond of her.

"Xu Musen".

"what happened again?"

"I'm asking you, is it more comfortable to pinch my feet, or to feel them warm?"

Yao Mingyue cupped her cheeks and looked intently into his eyes.

Xu Musen subconsciously made a comparison.

An Nuannuan's little feet must be the softest, like white jade and tender tofu. They are truly delicate and fragile, like something you would hold in your hands for fear of dropping it or putting in your mouth for fear of melting it.

Yao Mingyue's toes are more three-dimensional, soft yet elastic, like a piece of jelly with fruit inside.

There's no right or wrong answer; they just have different flavors.
"Hey, I'm asking you!"

Yao Mingyue swung her feet.

"Everyone has his own merits."

"Can you please stop being so perfunctory?"

"You suddenly asked this ridiculous question, how am I supposed to answer it?"

"So if... Nuan Nuan and I both say we're tired and you want us to massage us, whose massage would you do first?"

Yao Mingyue looked at Xu Musen with extreme seriousness.

Xu Musen was stunned for a moment. Why did the sentence "If I and your mother fell into the river, who would you save first?" sound so familiar?
It seems that An Nuannuan asked a similar question before when she and Nuannuan were climbing over the wall to the back playground.

"I mean, do you girls not know how to ask serious questions without using this kind of sentence structure?"

"What's it to you? Answer my question now!"

Xu Musen sighed helplessly, looking at Yao Mingyue who was determined to get an answer, he shook his head and smiled: "I'll give you a massage first, are you satisfied now?"

"Really?"

Yao Mingyue looked at him, and even though she knew he was just saying that to comfort her, she still felt a sweet warmth in her heart.

Indeed, childhood sweethearts have their advantages.

Xu Musen nodded: "Of course, after all, Nuannuan is so kind, she will definitely give in to you. She wouldn't be so unreasonable as to make things difficult for her husband."

Yao Mingyue's smug smile froze instantly: "What do you mean? Who are you saying is inconsiderate and unreasonable?"

"What do you say?"

"Xu Musen, I hate you! I'll kick you to death!"

Yao Mingyue was so angry that she almost used her Foshan Shadowless Kick, but her feet were tightly held in Xu Musen's hands.

Xu Musen laughed heartily, holding her little feet as if rowing a boat.

"Hey! What are those two over there doing?"

Inside the basketball court, the tanned PE teacher walked over.

As a physical education teacher, he generally doesn't interfere with students dating, since it doesn't affect his salary. But to publicly display affection like this is really going too far!

And he did it in public, playing with a girl's feet, and such pretty ones no less! So enviable… Ugh! So perverted!

Why didn't he receive this treatment when he was young?

This unhealthy trend must be rectified!

Yao Mingyue blushed.

Xu Musen remained calm, as if he hadn't heard the PE teacher's voice. Instead, he raised his voice and said, "Hey student, is your foot feeling better? Be careful not to twist your ankle again next time you run. Here, put your shoes on."

Yao Mingyue paused for a moment, then immediately got into character. She wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes and feigned pain, saying, "Yes, thank you for helping me pick up my shoes. I'm much better now."

"You're welcome. Helping others is a noble and admirable virtue!"

Xu Musen helped Yao Mingyue put on her shoes with a righteous expression, then pretended to suddenly notice the PE teacher standing to the side.

"Hello, teacher."

"What were you two doing just now?" The PE teacher raised an eyebrow.

"This female student just tripped and twisted her ankle, so I helped her up. Luckily, it wasn't serious."

Xu Musen spoke in a bureaucratic tone, leaving no room for error.

The PE teacher, his dark face beaming with a smile that revealed his bright white teeth, said meaningfully, "Help me? I think you helped me for quite a while just now."

"Teacher, I really just helped you up. I'm fine now. Thank you for your concern."

Yao Mingyue also stood up, her cheeks slightly flushed as she told a lie.

The PE teacher looked at the couple and had to admit they were a perfect match. Having been through similar experiences, he had no intention of breaking them up.

Especially when such a pretty girl speaks sweet words, it makes me feel much better.

"Which class are you two in? I don't seem to remember you much before..."

The PE teacher looked at the two of them again, especially at Xu Musen. Xu Musen was tall and upright, without exaggerated muscles, but his physique was clearly that of a strong type, with a sense of power that was not common for his age. His eyes lit up: "You look pretty strong. Do you train regularly?"

"I'd say so."

Xu Musen quickly picked up where he left off.

The PE teacher nodded: "Okay, there's a basketball tournament being organized for several classes right now, why don't you join in and play a game?"

"Well... I haven't played basketball much either," Xu Musen thought, considering his refusal.

The PE teacher walked over and patted Xu Musen on the shoulder, a smile appearing on his dark skin.

"After the fight, you're free to do whatever you want; I won't interfere anymore."

Men understand each other implicitly.

Xu Musen immediately smiled and took the PE teacher's hand: "Teacher, actually I do know a bit about basketball."

And so, Xu Musen was forced to join a friendly basketball match between several classes. When he arrived, he found out that it was a sports school from the neighborhood that had come to compete.

Although it was supposed to be a friendly competition, they were from a professional sports academy, and none of them were shorter than 1.85 meters, and you could even see two who were 1.9 meters tall, and they were all very muscular.

No wonder the PE teacher was so eager to let Xu Musen play.

This is practically conscription.

"Wow, this guy is so handsome! I feel like I've never seen him before."

"Really, she has such a great presence."

"I wonder how the game went; the players from the opposing sports school are all so tall..."

Xu Musen's entrance immediately attracted the attention of many girls, who stared at him with bright eyes.

Several boys from the opposing sports school were also sizing up this new opponent.

"To be honest, this guy is pretty handsome."

"Tch, what's the use of being handsome? Playing basketball is all about physical ability. Look at him, he doesn't have any muscles. I'll beat him in a minute."

A rugged-looking but muscular man said with a hint of disdain.

Yao Mingyue stood outside the basketball court, watching Xu Musen mingling in the crowd. The boys playing basketball were all quite tall and handsome.

Xu Musen's height of 1.82 meters is not the most outstanding, but he has a special temperament.

It's a mature charm that comes with the loss of childishness, a deep and alluring quality that belongs to a grown man. His eyes are deep and unfathomable, like a bottomless pool, yet there's not a trace of maturity in his expression. Every smile and movement still exudes a sunny disposition.

For girls in this age group, he is a walking embodiment of masculine charm.

"Friendship first, competition second, show your spirit! The winning team will receive a brand new basketball!"

The PE teacher shouted, a whistle blew, and the competition officially began.

Xu Musen was selected as a small forward, and height is indeed a great advantage in basketball.

Nowadays, students are well-nourished, so those selected to play basketball are all quite tall.

Many of the seventeen or eighteen-year-old boys were already 1.89 meters tall, so Xu Musen's height wasn't exactly an advantage.

Xu Musen attracted the attention of so many girls as soon as he appeared, which made these young men a little unhappy. Damn it, isn't the point of playing basketball in school to show off in front of girls?

So when playing, I especially wanted to outdo Xu Musen.

In the first few games, they easily scored more than ten points thanks to their height advantage.

However, their movements seemed a bit too sluggish to Xu Musen. Since his rebirth, Xu Musen felt that his reaction speed and physical fitness had indeed improved a lot.

Perhaps it's because they're more experienced; they can often predict what these young people will do next just by watching their movements, and they can anticipate it in advance.

Since this is his alma mater, Xu Musen decided not to hide it anymore.

Xu Musen stepped forward and stole the ball directly from the opponent's hands. His explosive power caught the opponent's nearly 1.9-meter-tall power forward off guard.

"Stop him! Get the rebound!"

"I come!"

The opposing team's muscular center-back strode over and confidently blocked their path.

Looking at Xu Musen's "thin" physique, he decided to go for a direct confrontation. After all, a little friction is normal in basketball.

Xu Musen dribbled the ball, his defense was tight on both sides, and the only way to break through was in front of him. He looked at the burly, strong boy in front of him.

Instead of dodging or avoiding, he used his feet to push off, supported himself with his calves, lowered his shoulders, and even chose to engage in a contest while dribbling the ball.

"Oh, we can't win by fighting head-on like this."

"Yeah, this guy is like a chimpanzee..."

The girls watched nervously. Although they believed that looks mattered, the size difference made it clear that she had no chance of winning.

Seeing this, the rugged-looking boy was prepared for a collision.

But just as the two were about to collide, Xu Musen slightly turned to the side, and most of the force from his shoulder struck a small part of his side.

His strength seemed to have been instantly ambushd, like tempered glass that could withstand even bullets in the middle, but shattered completely with a light tap on the four corners.

"Digging!"

The boy stumbled and fell backward, landing hard on his bottom.

Xu Musen dribbled the ball, too late to apologize. He took three steps under the backboard, his movements light yet powerful.

"Stop him!"

The last point guard was a towering 1.9 meters tall. He could almost touch the rim if he stretched out his hand while standing under the basket. He was like a giant from Attack on Titan, who had just climbed over a high wall only to find an even taller giant waiting behind it.

Xu Musen quickly thought that the opponent's height made it impossible for him to shoot directly. He looked behind the opponent and his eyes lit up.

He took two steps at a time, raising the ball high as if to shoot.

The tall boy immediately relaxed; from this angle, the basketball would definitely land in his hands if it was thrown.

Seeing Xu Musen raise his hand, he subconsciously took two steps forward.

However, this run finally revealed the area under the backboard.

With a three-step layup, Xu Musen took his third step, his whole body sinking down. Instead of throwing the ball, he spun it between his legs, flicked it past his crotch, and caught it steadily behind him.

Nani!

The tall boy was stunned.

Xu Musen, however, took the final step by leaping high into the air with the basketball in his hand.

"Bang!"

A loud thud, a thunderous dunk!

Xu Musen landed steadily, with beads of sweat on his forehead. He took a few deep breaths, and at this moment, he truly rediscovered the passionate and high-spirited feeling of his youth.

"Wow!! So handsome!!"

"Wow, did you see that? When he jumped up just now, you could even see his abs!"

"This is what they call looking slim in clothes but muscular underneath! Wow!"

The girls cheered with sparkling eyes. Girls don't usually like muscular men; they often prefer the type who looks slim in clothes but has a muscular build when undressed.

"Damn! Even I, a guy, have to admit, he's definitely more handsome than me right now!"

"That dunk was fucking awesome!"

The boys were a little unconvinced at first, but after seeing Xu Musen's solo breakthrough and dunk, they had to admire his skill!

Watching this scene, Yao Mingyue's phoenix eyes sparkled brightly. Hmph… this was the man she'd had her eye on since childhood, of course he was handsome, but…

Yao Mingyue glanced at the girls excitedly discussing Xu Musen's abs, and she slightly ground her little tiger teeth.

Looks like I'll have to dress him in longer clothes from now on. How can I let other girls see my abs so easily?

Hmph, this guy who doesn't uphold male virtues...

Next, his teammates realized that Xu Musen was the real star player.

Even the power forward was willing to play second fiddle, constantly letting Xu Musen have the ball.

The ratings have been catching up all the way.

For nearly an hour, everyone was nearing their limit, and Xu Musen single-handedly tied the score. Success or failure hinged on the final ball.

Xu Musen was covered in sweat. He took the ball from his teammate, broke through the encirclement once again, and prepared to dunk.

However, the burly, muscular opponent suddenly rushed over and fouled by pushing Xu Musen away, nearly causing Xu Musen to fall to the ground.

In such intense competition, a single fall can basically end the match.

They've already realized that as long as they can get Xu Musen off the field, the other side can't win.

So this guy was aiming for a foul; a one-for-one trade would guarantee their victory.

This tactic is very common, and many famous players have used it; it's akin to the Chinese proverb "Tian Ji's horse racing strategy" on the field.

"Damn it! Are you guys playing ball or fighting?!"

Before Xu Musen could even speak, his teammates couldn't help but step forward to demand justice.

"It's normal and reasonable to have some minor tricks when playing ball."

The muscular guy, however, seemed indifferent, and even a little regretful that he hadn't used his full strength earlier.

"You guys are doing this on purpose, aren't you sore losers?"

My teammate was a tanned, seemingly honest-looking guy, and I was so angry that I wanted to confront him.

"Drip!"

The PE teacher blew his whistle: "Quiet down!"

"Teacher, they're being dishonest!"

"I saw it, but there was no technical foul. It was just a minor friction during the game. I said that friendship comes first, and a little friction is normal. It was the last ball, so everyone gave their best. Whether it was a foul or not was just a matter of this last ball."

The PE teacher seemed to be deliberately siding with outsiders, but when he said the last sentence, he winked slightly at the boy.

The dark-skinned boy immediately understood and turned to look at Xu Musen: "Brother, are you still okay?"

"continue."

Xu Musen smiled. He wasn't too angry about the children's conflicts; they were just young people.

The ball was given to Xu Musen at the start of the match. He took a deep breath and broke through the defense first!
The muscular man on the other side was still eager to make a move. As soon as Xu Musen broke through to the midfield, he immediately launched a sneak attack and sprinted over!

Xu Musen was on guard and had already planned to teach him a lesson, but before he could prepare his next move, a loud voice suddenly came from behind him.

"I come!"

The dark-skinned, honest-looking boy bared his big white teeth and charged forward like a big black bull, wearing a jersey with the number 24 on it, his right arm raised high at the elbow!

"Man!!"

"Holy crap!!"

The two men collided violently, both letting out a muffled thud. The muscular man, caught off guard, was also hit by an elbow strike and immediately lay on the ground, grimacing in pain.

A gasp rippled through the stadium. Xu Musen glanced back, but didn't stop. He took three steps and dunked!

"Beep! Score 78:77, Fourth Squad wins."

The PE teacher blew the whistle, and the game was over!

"Yay! We won! We won!!!"

This is the first time in a long time that No. 4 Middle School has won against the opposing sports school in a friendly match.

"I protest! This is a foul, a malicious attack!"

The muscular man who had been elbowed grimaced, his face turning red with anger.

The PE teacher chuckled and said, "Hey student, you're in such a hurry. Didn't you just say that it's normal to have a little friction when playing ball?"

The PE teacher's dark smile revealed his cunning nature, which made the boy so angry he almost choked.

The students watching nearby also started to jeer, saying, "Can't accept defeat!"

"That's right, you were the ones who started this cheating, you lost both the argument and the game!"

The clamor of the crowd finally made them lose their composure.

"Alright, alright, quiet down."

The PE teacher, seeing the situation was settled, smoothed things over: "Everyone was very focused on the competition today, so a few minor disagreements are normal. Let's call it a day for today, and there will be other opportunities to practice together in the future. Everyone should get some rest."

When the PE teacher spoke up, the people on the other side realized they were in the wrong and left without giving in.

"Damn! We finally beat those show-offs from the sports school this time. Every time they come, they're so cocky they're practically wagging their tails in the air!"

The dark-skinned, honest-looking boy looked excited and said to Xu Musen, "Dude, you're amazing at basketball! What class are you in? Let's play basketball together sometime!"

Xu Musen's teammates gathered around him, celebrating.

Xu Musen smiled and said, "It's just something I do casually in my spare time."

"Just messing around? That's too modest, it's just showing off."

"Haha, that was really fun today!"

"Alright, here are your prizes."

The PE teacher came over and handed them a limited-edition new basketball.

Everyone's eyes lit up, but they all tacitly handed the basketball to Xu Musen.

"Dude, you scored all the points today, so you deserve this reward!"

"No need, I don't really play basketball much, you guys keep it."

Xu Musen smiled and handed the ball back to them, then turned around and prepared to leave.

Outside the stadium, the girls, their eyes sparkling, gathered around Xu Musen.

Several bold individuals stood in front of Xu Musen, jeering and creating a disturbance.

"Hey bro, you looked so cool playing basketball! Which class are you in?"

"Hey handsome, do you have a girlfriend? How about you take a look at my best friend and see if she's right for you... hahaha."

"Hey, if you like it, don't drag me into it, okay..."

The girls blushed and egged them on; sometimes, when girls take the initiative, they are even bolder than the boys.

Xu Musen was surrounded by a group of beautiful young girls, and could be said to be the envy of countless boys, but he only felt a faint gaze on him.

Xu Musen looked up and saw Yao Mingyue standing outside the basketball court, arms crossed, quietly watching him with a dangerous smile on her lips.

The little jealous person is probably about to explode.

Xu Musen coughed lightly, pointed in Yao Mingyue's direction, and smiled at the girls, "Sorry, there are still people waiting for me."

The girls looked in the direction he pointed and were immediately amazed.

Yao Mingyue stood alone in the corner, wearing that ordinary school uniform, yet she managed to perfectly showcase the youthful vibrancy inherent in the uniform.

Her snow-white skin shone brightly in the sunlight, and her high ponytail swayed gently, like a refreshing willow in summer.

Beauty often seems unreal. She simply stood there with a faint smile, yet the girls still felt an invisible pressure.

No wonder! How could such a handsome guy who's also good at basketball not have a girlfriend?

"Um...is she your girlfriend?"

Some girls still couldn't resist gossiping.

"Girlfriend, I guess that doesn't count." Xu Musen looked in Yao Mingyue's direction.

So you're in that ambiguous stage where you haven't officially confirmed your relationship status yet?

The girls wore amused expressions, like they were watching a melon seed.

Xu Musen smiled as he looked at Yao Mingyue, who was watching him intently from a distance.

Their current identities...

Childhood sweetheart? Or ex-wife?

Looking at Yao Mingyue, who was smiling but had already started grinding her little tiger teeth, preparing to settle scores with him later.

Xu Musen couldn't help but smile and spoke to the young girls around him who were watching the drama unfold.

"I am her servant."

"???"

Amidst the girls' bewildered expressions, Xu Musen smiled and walked past them.

Servant...?
What a strange identity! Is he playing the role of someone who loves Ace?
At this moment, Xu Musen had already arrived beside Yao Mingyue.

"Ah~ the big star is back~"

Yao Mingyue looked at him and gave a sarcastic, cold laugh.

"Are you jealous?" Xu Musen tapped the corner of her pouting lips.

Yao Mingyue brushed his hand away: "Why would I be jealous? You're a big shot now, so many girls like you, I wouldn't even be in the line to be jealous."

"So you were actually quite happy watching all this time, weren't you? So many girls like me, but I still came to you, didn't I?" Xu Musen exposed her hidden thoughts.

Yao Mingyue's ears went weak, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

No wonder boys love those Japanese anime where a beautiful goddess suddenly transfers to their class and falls head over heels for the male protagonist at first sight…

Actually, if the genders were reversed, when Xu Musen walked straight through the crowd to her side, he noticed the envious looks from the girls.

Indeed... I actually feel quite good about it.

"Stop being so vain..."

Yao Mingyue stubbornly retorted, "So what did you say to them just now?"

"They asked me if I had a girlfriend, and then they asked about our relationship."

"So, what did you tell them?"

Yao Mingyue took a step closer, looking at him intently.

What would he say? Just classmates? Childhood sweethearts? Boyfriends and girlfriends?
Xu Musen said earnestly, "I said I am your servant."

Yao Mingyue: "???"

"are you crazy!"

"Didn't you just force me to admit it?"

"I was... oh dear, people will think I'm some kind of monster..."

Yao Mingyue blushed unnaturally; no wonder the girls looked at her with a mix of envy and something else.

What servant, master's...

Isn't that perverted?

"Isn't being a pervert good? If you're a pervert, no one will compete with me for you."

Xu Musen gently pinched her cheek, his smile exactly the same as when she was bursting with possessiveness.

Yao Mingyue felt a wave of dizziness. Looking at Xu Musen's mischievous yet familiar expression, she felt a sweet warmth in her heart: "You're a pervert... I'm not..."

But, you know what? She just loves this weirdo~
　It's here! I've been on hiatus for many days. I've actually written nearly 20,000 words. I originally planned to post it all in one chapter, but there are some restrictions on the backend, so I'll split it up. The next chapter will be a big explosion, and it will also be the last high-energy chapter of the book. Basically, the next chapter will mark the end. Please look forward to it!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)