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Xue Ren looked at the newcomer and paused for a moment, "Chen Xiyu, is there something you need?"

"Teacher Xue, I happened to pass by just now and overheard you discussing the class monitor. I can testify that the class monitor did not profit from buying insoles for the class," Chen Xiyu said.

She paused for a moment, then added, "Furthermore, if some classmates can't afford insoles because of financial constraints, the class monitor will give them a few pairs. Shouldn't that also be considered serving the class?"

Xue Renyi was taken aback, then looked at Lin Chuan, "Is that so?"

"Yes."

Xue Ren was silent for a moment, then asked, "What about the other classes? I heard you're not just buying insoles for our class?"

"The other classes are a bit different; they're not given the purchase price," Lin Chuan said, giving the explanation he had just prepared. "However, that's because I don't have time to pick up that many goods myself; the boss has to deliver them, which incurs transportation fees and such."

"Shipping fee?" Xue Ren squinted.

"Yes, I discussed this with the boss beforehand. The price difference includes transportation costs, free insoles for some students in the class, labor costs, and some other expenses..." Lin Chuan explained logically.

Xue Ren remained silent for a long time, then finally looked at Instructor Liu and asked, "Instructor Liu, how has our class performed these past two days?"

"Class 5 performed quite well," Instructor Liu said, looking at Lin Chuan. "The class monitor also performed very well during military training. He trained diligently and occasionally helped manage the class."

Xue Ren nodded, turned to look at Lin Chuan, and slowly said, "Since everything is clear, then there's nothing to worry about. Also, if you want to help the class or your classmates with anything, that's a good thing, but you should talk to me beforehand."

"Okay." Lin Chuan smiled.

He knew that Teacher Xue was no longer going to pursue the matter further. After all, his previous statement had been somewhat misleading, which was partly due to the terrible high school he attended. Now that he was at the No. 1 High School in the city, he had forgotten that it was a school with very strict management.

"Do you know why the school forbids students from doing business? Because your behavior could potentially cause problems, including gatherings of people and quality risks," Xue Ren said. "So you still need to write an 800-word self-criticism and hand it in to me tomorrow, okay?"

"No problem." Lin Chuan nodded.

"Alright, you guys go back to training," Xue Ren then looked at Instructor Liu, "Sorry, Instructor Liu, I've kept you from training."

"It's alright," Instructor Liu said.

The group left the office together and walked back home.

Instructor Liu then glanced at Chen Xiyu behind him. "Chen Xiyu, why are you here?"

"Instructor, I was just passing by when I went to the restroom and overheard you discussing something. I thought since I'm also a student in Class 5, it's necessary to clarify the facts. This is for the honor of our class," Chen Xiyu said.

Lin Chuan secretly admired her; this girl could talk nonsense without batting an eye, she was just as good as him.

"Going to the restroom, you can't possibly run all the way here?" Instructor Liu glanced at her and said casually, "This is considered running around without permission. When you get back, you'll have to run three laps around the track."

"oh."

Instructor Liu then looked at Lin Chuan, "As the squad leader, this matter is related to you, so you'll run three laps with him too."

"Okay," Lin Chuan replied.

Back on the playground, Lin Chuan and Chen Xiyu didn't need to follow Instructor Liu back to their unit. They started running along the playground, which was a common occurrence during military training.

But when the two of them ran past the other classes' lines, they could always feel some stares. Chen Xiyu had her hair in a high ponytail, which bounced up and down as she ran. The afternoon sun shone on her, making her fair face slightly flushed, and she looked youthful and beautiful.

"You didn't need to come all this way, you'd just have to run laps, wouldn't you?" Lin Chuan said as he ran alongside her.

Chen Xiyu snorted, "If I hadn't spoken up for you, it wouldn't have been as simple as just writing a self-criticism."

"I know, so thanks." Lin Chuan said. He guessed that Lao Xue was only letting it go so easily because he had done a really good job and had indeed fought for the rights of the class.

"Saying thank you isn't enough; you have to treat me to a Michelin-starred meal!"

Hearing the familiar words, Lin Chuan continued, "Then, Miss Chen, do you like the Michelin-starred cafeteria at our No. 1 High School? The chefs there are all experienced chefs with at least ten years of experience, and the ingredients are all organic. They are delivered to us in the morning after the fish and chicken are slaughtered at the market, guaranteeing freshness."

Chen Xiyu smiled, "I want to go to the second floor."

Lin Chuan clicked his tongue, "Second floor it is then."

Not long after the two finished their run and returned to their unit, the afternoon military training ended. As soon as Instructor Liu announced the dismissal, Wang Xu jogged over and asked, "Old Lin, what did the boss want to talk to you about? Is it about the insoles?"

"Yes," Lin Chuan looked at him, "Was it you who reported me to Lao Xue? Because I deducted your salary?"

"It wasn't me, really, I swear!" Wang Xu quickly waved his hands, his voice rising a little, because that was exactly what he wanted to say.

"I was just kidding, why are you taking it so seriously?" Lin Chuan said. "I know it wasn't you."

"Class monitor, is someone secretly targeting you? Should we go and ask them?" Zhao Jiajia suggested.

"Yeah, right," Wang Xu chimed in, "Look how despicable that guy is!"

"Forget it, so many people know I do this, who should I ask? I can't exactly ask the homeroom teacher, can I?" Lin Chuan said.

"Aren't you angry?" Wang Xu asked, thinking to himself that his deskmate was really good at keeping his temper in check. If he knew that someone was secretly targeting him like this, even someone with his personality would probably be angry.

Lin Chuan smiled and said, "Is he angry? If I find him, I'll definitely teach him a lesson."

"Then why are you laughing? You don't look angry."

"You don't have to show your anger on your face," Lin Chuan said, stopping at the entrance of the playground. "You guys go eat first, I have dinner appointments with others."

Who is it?

"Oh, are you silly? Who else could it be that the class monitor would invite us?" Zhao Jiajia reminded her, then pulled Wang Xu away, saying, "Class monitor, we're leaving now."

Lin Chuan parted ways with the others and came to a girls' dormitory building alone. Every girl entering or leaving the dormitory would subconsciously glance at the boy standing under the tree. He was indeed quite conspicuous standing there alone.

"Miss Chen, can you hurry up? People will be watching me downstairs!!!" Lin Chuan sent Chen Xiyu a message, deliberately exaggerating and adding three exclamation marks to show how anxious he was.

"Coming, coming," Chen Xiyu replied quickly.

Soon a girl walked out of the dormitory building. The first thing she did after finishing military training was to go back to the dormitory and wash up quickly. At this moment, there were still glistening water droplets on her face, which were running down her cheeks.

"Let's go eat," Lin Chuan said, turning around and walking directly towards the cafeteria.

Chen Xiyu followed quickly behind him with her hands behind her back.

"By the way, do you know who tattled on us to the homeroom teacher?" Chen Xiyu asked.

Lin Chuan shook his head. "You know?"

"It should be Liu Hao," Chen Xiyu said.

How did you know?

"I asked some of my classmates, and a few of them were good friends with Liu Hao. They said that before you were called, Liu Hao had gone to the teacher's office alone and told them about your secret business dealings."

Lin Chuan asked curiously, "How could I tell you something like this?"

"I don't know, I just asked them directly and they told me," Chen Xiyu said.

Lin Chuan grinned. Only Chen Xiyu could do this. In the eyes of some boys, it was already an honor that Chen Xiyu was willing to talk to them.

Chen Xiyu pursed her lips. "What kind of person is this, who likes to tattle?"

Lin Chuan thought to himself, Liu Hao is just a first-year high school student after all, which is actually quite normal, but he didn't say it out loud, lest Chen Xiyu say that he is too mature again.

He nodded and agreed, saying, "That is indeed a bit excessive."

In the afternoon, the two of them finished their meal together.

Lin Chuan went back to the classroom to rest for a while, and when he saw that it was almost time, he went to the playground with Wang Xu.

When he got there, he happened to see Liu Hao running. At first, he thought the guy was exercising, but when he saw that the guy was sweating profusely, panting heavily, and looked like he was about to die from exhaustion, and saw Instructor Liu waiting for him at the finish line, he realized that he had been punished by running laps.

"How did this guy get onto the lap?" Wang Xu asked curiously.

"I don't know," Lin Chuan said.

"Liu Hao secretly modified his military training shoes, and then the instructor found out, so he was punished by having to run laps. This time it was ten laps!" Zhao Jiajia said as she walked over, with Chen Xiyu and Zhou Yun following behind her.

"I see he's still wearing military training shoes, how could that be noticed?" Wang Xu asked curiously.

"Someone reported it, so the instructors checked," Zhao Jiajia said.

"oh."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chuan subconsciously turned his head, and Chen Xiyu happened to look over as well. Their eyes met, and the girl didn't say anything, but revealed a slightly smug smile.