Chapter 11: If You Don’t Get Into College, You’ll Take My Surname

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It was as absurd as the rumor that the Earth was about to explode—a notorious school bully suddenly wanting to study hard. At this moment, Chen Xiang looked at Jiang Changyuan with a ridiculous expression, her doubtful gaze utterly unmasked.

“Study hard?” she scoffed. These guys barely grasped middle school knowledge; now they talked about working hard?

“There are countless stories of prodigal sons turning over a new leaf, and there are indeed many who do, but it’s definitely not you lot.”

“Thinking you can outperform the student council in just a few days? What a fool’s dream!”

Chen Xiang’s words were merciless, leaving the chubby boys red-faced and fuming. This was the first time anyone had dared to confront them so boldly face-to-face. Grandma might tolerate it, but uncle certainly wouldn’t!

“What right do you have to look down on us?”

“Is it just because you’re good at studying? If we had worked hard back then, we’d be among the top in the grade now.”

Jiang Changyuan raised his hand to stop them. His clueless teammates couldn’t see the bigger picture—they were in need of help right now.

Besides, he genuinely wanted the chubby boys to improve their studies. Not necessarily to top the exams, but at least to get into some obscure university in the future.

So they wouldn’t end up wandering the streets aimlessly every day.

“Heh, because I’m good at studying!”

“Got a problem with that?”

“Hold your tongue!”

Chen Xiang was arrogant, and her words made the chubby boys grind their teeth in fury. No one had ever dared to be so brazen in front of them!

“Jiang, we’ll study on our own. We don’t need this woman.”

“Pfft, you look down on me today, but tomorrow you won’t be able to reach me.”

“Hmph, just because you’re good at studying doesn’t mean you can look down on others. Being a top student isn’t all that.”

Jiang Changyuan was also getting angry. He had already lowered his stance, but he wasn’t going to let Chen Xiang, a secondary female lead, step on him—the former major antagonist!

“Chen Xiang, you may look down on us, but you can’t deny our desire to improve.”

“We know we’re not good at studying, but at least we want to get better. Have you, with your good grades, gotten everything you ever wanted?”

With that, Jiang Changyuan turned away with a cold expression and dignity. Though this dignity might cost him a good opportunity, he wouldn’t let his pride be trampled under Chen Xiang’s feet.

When facing the male and female leads, he had no choice to survive, but a secondary female lead trying to jump on his head? He knew full well that in the original story Chen Xiang secretly admired Gu Qing…

The chubby boy angrily stepped up to Chen Xiang. If he could fight, he would have threatened her a bit.

“Just wait and see. I’ll study hard and show you results—I swear on my family tree!”

“And if I don’t get into college, I’ll take your surname!”

One by one, the group puffed out their chests, made their grand declarations to Chen Xiang, and then left.

Chen Xiang’s ruthless words had ignited in them an unprecedented determination to study hard or die trying—even more united than when challenging Gu Qing.

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Chen Xiang’s stunned expression froze as she narrowed her eyes, watching the solitary figure of Jiang Changyuan disappearing around the corner.

“I agree.”

“If you don’t study hard, I’ll go down and meet my ancestors…”

Just as Ding Shizheng was about to deliver this vow, he faltered.

“What did you say?”

“I said I agree to tutor you.”

Chen Xiang repeated herself, her gaze fixed on Jiang Changyuan.

With his back turned to the group, Jiang Changyuan’s eyes suddenly lit up. When he turned, his expression was solemn.

What a pleasant surprise!

“For the next seventeen days, I hope top student Chen will whip us mercilessly.”

“Of course.”

Chen Xiang snorted proudly and walked over to Jiang Changyuan’s side.

“Don’t forget to keep bringing snacks every day.”

“No problem, no problem.”

The group looked on dumbfounded, stunned by the sudden turn of events.

They had just thrown down their threats, and now this…

Well, never mind—better to admit defeat!

Jiang Changyuan had already done so much for them; they couldn’t afford to make things harder.

“Where will the tutoring be?”

“At my place!”

“Good. You, go buy elementary school materials.”

“Why buy elementary school materials?” the designated chubby boy asked with a silly look.

Chen Xiang smiled, briefly dazzling the group of simpletons.

“The knowledge you have stored in your brains is even worse than elementary school students. Why do you think that is?”

Hearing this, the chubby boy’s face instantly flushed—what a blow to the heart.

“Didn’t you hear top student Chen’s orders? Hurry up! You all, go buy all the study materials for elementary, middle, and high school.”

“Also, grab some snacks while you’re at it.”

Jiang Changyuan gave the instructions, and the chastened group slunk off.

Then, full of vigor, he led the rest alongside Chen Xiang toward his home. Getting her to come back was already half the battle won.

Come to think of it, Chen Xiang had clearly refused before—why suddenly change her mind?

Could it be she wanted the rumors to continue spreading, using him as a shield to test Gu Qing’s feelings?

Thinking this, Jiang Changyuan kept glancing at Chen Xiang on the way back, nearly making her bristle.

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“If your eyes are sick, go to the hospital. I’m not a miracle cure who can fix eye problems by just looking at them.”

Jiang Changyuan rolled his eyes and looked away. No wonder Gu Qing didn’t choose her in the original story—her sharp tongue was poisonous enough to kill. If he were Gu Qing, he’d think twice about getting involved, too.

Ding Shizheng and the others huddled together silently, turning into earnest onlookers.

Good grief!

Even their domineering, unreasonable Jiang Changyuan could be beaten—men really lose all pride in front of the girls they love.

Poor Jiang Changyuan hadn’t even come of age yet, and he was already a model henpecked husband.

That was definitely not something to emulate!

“Beep, the gate has been opened. Welcome home, master.”

From entering the Blue Ocean Bay villa to the front of residence number one, Chen Xiang’s expression was inscrutable.

“Never thought your home would be in Blue Ocean Bay.”

“Heh heh, the family’s got two fat wallets.”

Ding Shizheng wanted to laugh but couldn’t when he saw Jiang Changyuan thoughtfully bring out slippers for Chen Xiang.

Jiang Changyuan had changed!

They’d been here many times before but never enjoyed such treatment.

While the chubby boy was still out buying study materials, Jiang Changyuan thought to give Chen Xiang a tour, but her professionalism was unyielding.

“Get your pen and paper ready. I’m going to plan your daily study schedule.”

“Alright.”

The tutor was dedicated, and Jiang Changyuan was delighted.

When the chubby boy returned, dozens of them had dinner, and Jiang Changyuan led them to the private home theater, drawing gasps from the crowd—except Chen Xiang.

“Time is tight and the task heavy. No more chatting—find your seats quickly, and let’s start class.”

“Got it!”

With not enough chairs, they squeezed the usually quiet private theater full of people.

Chen Xiang plugged in the flash drive and opened the elementary school textbook, spending over three hours explaining the key elementary knowledge.

Though they were a hopeless bunch, the elementary content was no problem, and the session ended close to eleven.

“Chubby, you and a few others who live nearby escort top student Chen home, then head back. We’ll continue tomorrow.”

“No problem! Leave it to us—we’ll make sure she gets home safely.”

As the group filed out, they ran into Jiang Changyuan’s parents returning home.

Seeing this, Jiang Zhenguo instantly got furious. After they left, he grabbed Jiang Changyuan by the ear.

“You brat, bringing your bad friends here to make a ruckus again—wait till I give you a good spanking!”