Chapter 3, Rise up, young lady

"Song Naixue, do you not even recognize your own mother?"

Under their admiring gazes, my small universe erupted, performing better than ever before. At the end of the speech, the audience erupted in thunderous applause. Qin Qiuyue, seated on the judging panel, fixed her gaze firmly on me, making me feel a bit flustered.

Forget it, forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. The more I think, the angrier I get

Oh no! Did I overreact just now and let him notice something? After all, only the two of us have experienced this event, and no one else knows about it.

Dad, Mom, Nai Xue had a car accident some time ago, which caused her to lose her memory. Didn't I tell you about this?" Song Lixian noticed their displeasure and immediately defended me

Hello, Song Naixue, I have been looking for you for a long time

"What are you talking about, me and Naixue?" I dared not look into his eyes and began to ramble on.

Ah, it seems I have really taken a wrong turn

However, I have yet to fully process this matter, and even more shocking events followed in quick succession

"Hey, Lin Lanlan, can you shut up? You really can't expect anything good to come from a dog's mouth!" Lu Xiaoya said angrily, directing her fierce words at Lin Lanlan's retreating figure

She seemed to have spoken the thoughts of those around her, and the expressions of others immediately became filled with interest, as if they were waiting to see her make a fool of herself

"Hey, why don't you watch where you're going?" The girl who stepped on my foot exclaimed first. The moment she saw me, it was as if she had witnessed the sun rising from the west; she was completely stunned, and not just her, but also the people behind her were taken aback.

However, losing weight is not that easy. You have been overweight for so many years, and I am very concerned that you might harm your health in your efforts to lose weight

Holding onto this thought, I stayed up all night and finally prepared the best speech.

Hmm? What does it mean? Do I still need to introduce my own parents?

Rest assured, what I advocate is healthy weight loss! I raised my wrist and glanced at my watch, Hmm, it's about time, I'm going out for a run!

Weight loss? Hahaha, did I hear that correctly! Mother Song laughed so hard she was pounding the table, "Song Naixue, you have been chubby since childhood, do you still expect to lose weight? Stop dreaming!"

Song Naixue, you have such a brother, even if you are betrayed by the whole world, you would certainly not be afraid!

Then, I only have one opponent left—Ye Nanxun

I hurried back to my seat, and at that moment, the competition officially concluded, and the judges began to tally the scores

"Encountering a flash flood is just a matter between the two of you, isn't it? Why are you being so self-indulgent?" I retorted, "I just happened to encounter such a situation, so what?"

Seeing him like this, my heart felt as if it had been ignited like firecrackers, bursting with joy, yet I still pretended to be indifferent on the surface, raising my eyebrows and saying to him: "I have already lost thirty pounds, what is so difficult about writing an assignment? Are you from the countryside, making such a fuss over nothing!"

I told you before, I have a very good relationship with Naixue, and our names are even the same. She feels that we are very fated to meet, which is why we became good friends. This is something she told me in person. During the competition just now, I was too rushed, so I could only borrow her story... I had no choice but to speak off the cuff.

Ye Nanxun cast a cold and stern gaze over everyone, and the classroom fell into a profound silence. The students exchanged awkward glances, some lowering their heads in shame

Song Naixue, congratulations, you have achieved the first place in the entire class this time

Seeing my determined demeanor, Song Lixian finally pulled back his almost-dropping jaw: "Alright, since this is your decision, I will support it unconditionally."

Oh, right. I walked between the two of them, looking left and right, "The girlfriend of Young Master Di is actually Xiang Nai Xue, who is lying in the hospital. I misunderstood, please do not take offense!"

Go, of course I will go, and I still need to return to seek revenge on those two little people! Hmph, Li Meiyi, Dialong, I will never allow you to live in peace!

Who came in first this time? Is it still Ye Nanxun?" asked a girl who likes Ye Nanxun

I stopped in my tracks, turned around, and looked at her coldly

"You seem quite pleased with yourself now." After stepping off the stage, Ye Nanxun followed closely behind me and suddenly spoke to me like a ghost

I originally wanted to humiliate him severely, but with him treating me this way, I truly do not know how to respond. Could he really be kind enough to congratulate me?

Hmph, don't think I don't know. During the exam, you were sitting right behind Ye Nanxun; wasn't it easy for you to cheat?" She adopted the stance of a shrew scolding in the street, yet I remained undaunted

Hmph, don't think I don't know. Her abysmal level of English could also pass the preliminary selection? It must be that Dialon secretly took a shortcut; half of the shares of Saint Ode College belong to the Dial family, making it a piece of cake for him.

This attention-grabbing feeling is like a pump, filling me with energy, allowing me to run forward without feeling tired at all

Thus, the examination commenced in this oppressive atmosphere, and after enduring an entire day of such torment, the examination finally came to an end

Qin Qiuyue ignored Ye Nanxun and directly pulled me, saying: "Come with me for a moment"

The theme this time is "Thank You"

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel guilty. No, I must quickly escape his line of sight; if he continues to look at me like this, something will inevitably happen sooner or later

This should have been a joyful occasion for me, but the seating arrangement has made me particularly unhappy, as I am seated in front of Ye Nanxun and behind Lin Lanlan

"Song... Song Naixue?" she asked, her voice trembling

Naixue

I need to go burn some incense one of these days, hoping that the heavens will open their eyes and keep her away from me, otherwise I will really feel like throwing up

They chattered on about a lot of things, but I let it go in one ear and out the other, and took several big gulps of cold water

After glancing at the textbook in my hand, I secretly resolved to work even harder

I gazed towards the door, and who else could it be but Ye Nanxun

Upon hearing this result, I couldn't help but laugh heartily towards the sky. Ye Nanxun, doesn't it feel quite unpleasant to be trampled underfoot by me?

She was fierce and seemed as if she wanted to devour me

What does he mean by this? Is he trying to stir up trouble?

Did I knock on the wrong door

Lin Lanlan truly enjoys making things difficult for herself; even if she troubles me a hundred times, she gains not a single benefit, yet she remains tireless in her efforts.

A solid foundation in English, handsome appearance, combined with captivating content, made his speech highly praised, and I even heard the sound of girls sobbing. My goodness, is it really that exaggerated

It turns out she was crying over the competition, and it seems that Li Meiyi is already poised to take over. Hehe, Li Meiyi, I truly underestimated your ambition

What does this expression mean? Could it be that they do not care about such a significant issue concerning their own daughter?

As we approached the classroom door, a few girls who were playfully roughhousing suddenly bumped into us. These girls were precisely the lively troublemakers in the class who were not to be trifled with

"You must be mistaken, how could she possibly perform better than Ye Nanxun?"

Isn't this Song Naixue? Lin Lanlan looked just like a big sister, followed by two lackeys. She crossed her arms and slowly walked up to me, glancing at my entire outfit with an expression of complete understanding.

Heavenly Lord, you must bless me and ensure that he does not discover anything!

Mom and Dad, please don't do this. Nai Xue has just recovered, and you shouldn't provoke her like this! Song Lixian is indeed the best person for Song Nai Xue in this world. He angrily put down his chopsticks, his flushed face resembling a crab that has just been boiled in hot water. "You haven't come back for a long time, and when you do, you have to be so fierce with us. Are we your little dogs?"

"She scored very high during the preliminary selection. Don't be nervous when you go on stage later; just perform to your level, and you should be fine," said Ye Nanxun, sitting beside me, looking at the stage with a flat tone.

When I heard these three words, I was taken aback. What kind of topic is this? The scope is so broad, it is too difficult to stand out!

That's right, it's her

The classmates were chattering away, yet I remained calm and composed, sitting back in my seat with poise

Ye Nanxun looked at me with a questioning gaze, then glanced at Li Meiyi on the stage. He did not believe what I said at all, as Li Meiyi appeared to be flawless. However, when the competition began, Ye Nanxun suddenly realized. Li Meiyi stammered through her speech, and a murmur of whispers arose from the audience

I forgot to mention that ever since that day when I made Lin Lanlan and Ye Nanxun feel utterly embarrassed, those who used to mock me in class no longer dare to act arrogantly in front of me. Even when they speak ill of me, they do so in hiding. Lu Xiaoya said that I now seem like a different person, exuding an aura that keeps strangers at bay and is quite aggressive. But little does she know that this aura of keeping strangers at bay and being aggressive has always been a part of me. Lu Xiaoya said that I now seem like a different person, exuding an aura that keeps strangers at bay and is quite aggressive. But little does she know that this aura of keeping strangers at bay and being aggressive has always been a part of me.

Looking at his smug demeanor, one can tell without a doubt that he is the one who came up with the questions, hm!

I really have no appetite, you all eat, I will go read a book

The stage is the place where I have received honors from a young age, and I have never felt fear. Therefore, regardless of whether Li Meiyi has this weakness, I am determined to succeed.

"Who exactly are you?" Qin Qiuyue brought me to the corner of the stairs and asked me coldly, "How do you know about the matters between Nai Xue and me?"

The upcoming competition will not be as simple as just giving a speech; the judges have provided a new theme. Based on this theme, each of us has only half an hour to write a brief speech, after which we will perform extemporaneously

"Ye Nanxun is not the first." Lin Lanlan's voice trembled slightly, and then she pointed her finger at me, "The first is her."

How is it? Do you want to go?

As soon as the words were spoken, the classroom erupted in an uproar

I took a deep breath, forcefully pushed her away, then stepped forward, leaned close to her face, and said slowly and deliberately: "Thank you for your kindness, but I will definitely lose weight. Because you sway in front of me every day, making me feel so disgusted that I can't even eat."

Oh, so that's how it is! You should have said so earlier! I let out a long sigh, nodded, left my seat, and followed him with large strides.

However, she is not the only one; the classmates in the class are the same, but they are not as blatant as Lin Lanlan. Lu Xiaoya told me that someone initiated a betting pool, wagering on whether I could lose weight or not. As a result, almost everyone said I could not lose weight, and in the end, the betting pool naturally dispersed

I followed my usual running route—completing a full lap around my former home. This route was carefully selected by me; first, I am quite familiar with this area; second, there are particularly many gossipy old ladies around here, and perhaps I can gather some news about my family from them. Wouldn't this be killing two birds with one stone

However, unlike usual, Song Lixian did not come to open the door within three seconds. Just as I was feeling puzzled, a loud voice called out, "Who is it?" from the crack of the door

Then comes the English class that I have been looking forward to the most

Time slips away second by second, and the finals have arrived

I said it would definitely attract gossip from others

He was the second to take the stage. His topic was to thank his grandfather, a rather ordinary subject that seemed no different from the previous contestant's. However, the key lay in his content. It turned out that he was a left-behind child, having received warmth from his grandfather throughout his life, which explained his apparent indifference

Nai Xue, rest assured, no matter what you do, your brother will always support you! You will definitely lose weight, you will!

What is he trying to do? Could it be that he ... ...

You, what do you understand? Do not speak carelessly! Her face turned bright red

At this moment, a voice came from behind, neither warm nor cold, and one could easily guess it was Ye Nanxun.

I made a gesture of "putting out a fire". Lu Xiaoya chattered away, urging others to listen, which is bound to stir up gossip again

After an hour of intense competition, both Ye Nanxun and I have entered the top three.

What a star, calm down, calm down

"Hey, I'm not an idiot, I was just lazy and enjoyed good food in the past." I pushed her away and shrugged my shoulders

How? He looked at me with a furrowed brow

Song Naixue, I suppose this can be considered as me standing up for you!

To be honest, I am feeling a bit nervous

Song Naixue's father suddenly raised his voice and shouted: "Isn't it just buying some alcohol? Why is it so late?"

I glared at him fiercely

Hmph, the story you mentioned is clearly about what Nai Xue and I experienced last year. This matter is known only to the two of us. How do you know about it?

I came here to use the restroom! I shrugged, speaking as if it were a matter of course, and shifted my gaze to Dialon's face, only to see that his expression was extremely unpleasant.

"I advise you not to waste your efforts; it would be quite uncomfortable if you faint from hunger later!" She placed one hand on my shoulder and said insincerely, "I know a cosmetic surgery clinic; how about I recommend you go for liposuction? What do you think? You can get an 20% discount!"

I helplessly rolled my eyes

I truly do not understand the world of such people

"Song Naixue, don't get too proud!" Her voice rose by eight degrees, immediately attracting the attention of the surrounding classmates. "So what if you've lost a few dozen pounds? That’s only because you were too fat before, making it easier to lose weight. Don't you understand this logic? Besides, who can't prepare in advance? Do you think that just because you answer a few more questions in class, you can be considered a top student? Being at the bottom means being at the bottom; you will never be able to be at the top!" Besides, who can't prepare in advance? Do you think that just because you answer a few more questions in class, you can be considered a top student? Being at the bottom means being at the bottom; you will never be able to be at the top!

But her previous grades ... ...

It has not been easy for us to return this time; if we do not eat well this meal, we cannot be certain when the next meal will be available

Hmph, is being handsome and excelling in studies really that impressive?

I am not boasting; I am speaking the truth. You used to wear very old clothes, so even though you lost a lot of weight, it was not noticeable. Today, you have changed into such beautiful clothes that highlight your figure, and the results of your weight loss are immediately apparent!

I can no longer endure this, hmph, there was no proper concern during the incident, what use is it to play the blame game now

Lin Lanlan wanted to say something else, but she was interrupted by Ye Nanxun: "The past is the past, and the present is the present. Everyone has witnessed Song Naixue's recent performance, and even the teacher said that her summer assignment was completed the best. What right do you have to attack her with malicious words?"

The teacher's office is on the third floor, and it took a long time for Ye Nanxun and me to arrive after taking several twists and turns.

"Hey, stop talking nonsense. Who copied? Which of your eyes saw me copy?" My anger also flared up as I stood up, hands on my hips, looking at her coldly. She can say I'm ugly or fat, but she absolutely cannot say that I plagiarized.

Her total score is much higher than mine, the mistakes she made are completely different from mine, and there are several English questions that I did not answer correctly, but she answered all of them correctly

Who doesn't like beautiful women? Unfortunately, she will be exposed soon.

His grades were only at an average level in my previous school, so is it really necessary to defend him like this

He looked at me with sincere eyes, and I was immediately rendered speechless

However, after all, losing weight is merely a physical change, and these changes are just a drop in the bucket for me. What I truly want to change about Song Naixue goes far beyond this. Since I am still a student, I should focus on my studies. What I need to do is to improve my grades and once again make everyone take notice of me.

Perhaps feeling a bit awkward under my gaze, Ye Nanxun cleared her throat twice and said, "Quickly take it."

Tsk tsk, our chubby girl is about to start her weight loss journey

I, Chanel, am not a petty person who resorts to plagiarism and deceit

You ... ... " Lin Lanlan narrowed her eyes in anger, I knew it, she hated it the most when I mocked her like this

I originally did not want to eat, but that couple was staring at me intently, and suddenly, Song Lixian pushed me back into my seat

It is indeed difficult for him; after a holiday has passed, he is still so annoying

Just as I was feeling proud, I suddenly noticed that Qin Qiuyue, who was sitting on the judging panel, was frowning at me, appearing to be deep in thought

How is it? Have you seen it?

I smiled and fluently recited the speech that I had long memorized by heart. Since I was young, I have been learning English with a foreign teacher, which has given me an authentic British accent. This greatly surprised the audience and the judges.

Although Song Nai Xue has not yet become a skinny beauty, her height is 1.64 meters, and her weight of less than 120 kilograms shows a noticeable change compared to before. She has transformed from a stout chubby girl into a slightly plump young woman.

"Nai Xue, you are here!" As soon as the teacher saw me, he immediately greeted me warmly

Seeing him really angry, Mr. and Mrs. Song had a stunned expression. They probably never expected that their usually good-tempered and obedient son would say such words.

I looked at her speechlessly. I didn't do anything. Why are you staring at me like that?

He seemed to have just learned about my success in losing 30 kilograms of weight, and was stunned for a moment when he saw my face.

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Originally, I thought only Song Nai Xue was infatuated, but now I realize that all the girls in the class are infatuated. Sigh, there's no hope!

The first day of school has arrived, and I happily walk through the campus with a renewed sense of self. Many people cast surprised and admiring glances at me.

The day after tomorrow at 8 a.m., we will gather at the school gate. The weather will turn cold, so remember to bring more clothes. After leaving the office, Ye Nanxun said to me lightly, and then he handed me a book, saying, "This book is very helpful for the English competition; you can take it and have a look."

However, this seemingly natural move in my eyes once again alarmed those around me at the beginning of the school year, such as classmate Lu Xiaoya, whose grades are not much better than mine.

... ...

I watched him in astonishment, afraid that I might be seeing things.

I couldn't help it anymore. I sneezed heavily. Can't Lin Lanlan use some valuable perfume? The smell of cheap perfume all over her body is suffocating me!

Are you leaving just like that? Your girlfriend hasn't finished crying yet! I stepped forward to stop him.

I stood on the weighing scale and looked at the weight value that was more than 30 kilograms less than before. It felt like my mood was lifted up in a hot air balloon, constantly rising.

Seeing that everyone had quieted down, Ye Nanxun took a breath and then said to me in a very calm tone: "Song Naixue, please come out for a moment"

"There is no need to think about this; it must be him. I am curious about what place our class's big star got this time!" said a boy who usually loves to trouble me, turning around to look at me provocatively

Lin Lanlan stood frozen in place, resembling a jumping clown

Embracing this thought, I summoned all my energy, and whenever the teacher posed a question, I eagerly raised my hand to respond, with each of my answers being invariably precise.

Ha ha, I am overjoyed, Ye Nanxun, this time you know my prowess, don't you

I inquired a bit and found out that he was serving as a referee this time in the capacity of a student representative. When it was my turn, he clearly did not recognize me as the chubby girl he had encountered before, but he was very attentive to my name, as I also go by Naixue

The anger in my heart was ignited "swoosh", and my steps involuntarily moved towards them. The sound of their conversation came closer and closer, and I clearly heard Li Meiyi's sobbing voice.

I narrated this story in its entirety in English, merely altering some details. I delivered the speech vividly, and the entire audience listened attentively. At the end, the applause I received was much greater than that given to Ye Nanxun.

His topic is "Thank You, Mother". Although his speech lacks any remarkable elements, it can be considered fairly standard. It seems he will not win

Wow, Naixue, you have become a big star now

Seeing that group of girls discussing animatedly truly startled me

The experience you described, even the dialogue, is just like ours. Please clarify for me what exactly is going on

There is nothing strange about this; doing homework is much easier than losing weight

Another deep and heavy voice came from the kitchen, and I saw a bare-chested fat man leisurely carrying a bottle of wine into the living room, where he sat down on the sofa. His small, narrow eyes were fixed on me, making me feel completely uncomfortable

A victorious smile curled at the corners of my mouth, I shrugged and turned to leave

On weekdays, I and he are like water and fire, I can't even be bothered to look at him, and now that he's appeared, it just makes me even angrier.

I can hardly believe it, I need to ask her for weight loss tips!

Speaking of which, English is indeed my strongest subject. Since kindergarten, I have been attending an international school, and my father even hired a British foreign teacher specifically to be my instructor. However, later on, in order to regulate my social circle, my father sent me to a private school. The English content I am currently studying is merely child's play for me, isn't this a great opportunity for me to showcase my abilities

I shifted my gaze to Ye Nanxun's face, and the anger in my eyes grew stronger.

I nervously stepped down from the stage, returned to my seat, but Qin Qiuye's gaze still followed me. His eyes were filled with curiosity and doubt. Fortunately, his attention was drawn to the next scoring session. Taking advantage of him no longer looking at me, I quickly left.

Soon enough, the fact verified my conjecture.

I scrutinized him with a suspicious look, and surprisingly found him a bit embarrassed.

"Madman!" he shouted at me loudly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"Naixue, look, everyone is shocked. Now you can take a big breath!" Lu Xiaoya said cheerfully, looking proudly at the group of people.

In the upcoming mathematics and physical education classes, I will continue to actively answer questions and attentively listen to the lessons, just as I have done before. My remarkable transformation quickly caught the attention of all the teachers, creating a positive feedback loop where they became more willing to call on me to answer questions

However, Xiang Naixue is lying in the hospital. I guess she won't wake up again after being hit by the chandelier. As her good friend, it's not a big deal for you to take care of her fiancé!

You should eat more right after being discharged from the hospital to replenish your body

Because I have lost a lot of weight, many of my old clothes no longer fit me. Last weekend, Song Lixian kindly took me shopping for new clothes. To be honest, I haven't been shopping for a long time. Although we didn't go to any luxury brand stores, I was still very happy. After all, I am no longer the chubby person I used to be.

Wearing a brand new white cartoon T-shirt and a pink pleated skirt, I took matters into my own hands and gave myself an airy bangs hairstyle by cutting my Sonaiyue-like hair that resembled a pot lid. After trimming the dry and split ends, my hair has become full and shiny after this period of care, and even my dull skin has become much fairer. The resilience of a young girl is truly remarkable!

"Hey, he actually doesn't acknowledge you. Don't you feel angry?" I raised my eyebrows and looked at Li Meiyi

Li Mei Yi took the stage and received thunderous applause from the audience when they saw her dressed like a fairy.

Her deskmate was the first to ask a question, while Lin Lanlan wore a serious expression, raised her head, and looked at me with indignation, remaining silent

I shot him a glance, wearing an expression that seemed to say, "So what?"

It's done, he really doubted!

Coming out of the lobby, I take a deep breath, and the air outside is so refreshing!

I looked at the two strangers in front of me in disbelief. I could vaguely see the shadow of Matsunai Yuki from them, but I couldn't feel their love for her.

Of course, I declared in front of all my classmates that I would completely transform myself. I absolutely cannot lose this battle! I clenched my fist and nodded heavily.

Following the familiar route, I arrived at the entrance of the women's restroom, but accidentally saw two people embracing each other at the corner in the distance.

Hmph, just knowing is enough! Li Meiyi raised her arms.

I opened his hand and said, "Don't disturb me!"

This Qin Qiuye, when did he become so powerful? It seems that it's best for me to avoid provoking him lately!

Hmph, what celebrities? They just want to see what this girl who foolishly has a crush on Ye Nanxun looks like, that's all. Lin Lanlan put down the small mirror in her hand, cleared her throat, and said in a displeased tone.

Are you trying to comfort me? I glanced at him.

I'm here for the competition. I strike a pose of "what can you do to me," "Why do you get nervous when I mention your fiancée? Don't be nervous, I didn't say it was you who turned your fiancée into a vegetable."

During the summer vacation, I dug out all of Matsunai Yuki's exercise books.

Just when I was at my wits' end, the door behind me made a "click" sound, and Matsudate Takeshi appeared like magic with a "whoosh".

Is he provoked?

She has really slimmed down... I should have bet on it!

I achieved the highest score and won the first place, while Ye Nanxun became my subordinate and took the second place.

You've been exposed, Li Meiyi. Let's see how proud you still are!

Thank you, but I don't need it.I crossed my arms and said each word deliberately.

"No, that's not it. Naixue has been on a diet recently!" Song Lixian explained, making excuses.

Come on, I believe in you! He raised his eyebrows and smiled lightly, winked at me, and then returned to the referee's seat.

Many students came to the classroom door to watch me. Alas, they are really bored, as if aliens have arrived.

An unpleasant dinner began like this.

He held my hand, and the warmth of his body temperature spread to my palm. In an instant, my heart, which had been riddled with wounds due to various setbacks, was suddenly filled with a warm current.

No one knows that Li Meiyi has a weakness, which is that once she steps on stage, she becomes so nervous that she can't speak. Therefore, this competition is a piece of cake for me.

"When I get even thinner, I promise I will make them drop their jaws in amazement," I said firmly, clenching my fists.

Qin Qiuye walked over quickly, and I was startled. I stared at him blankly and wondered if there was something urgent.

Without waiting for my reaction, he took Li Meiyi's hand and quickly walked away. Watching their retreating figures, the answer in my heart became even clearer.

I sneered and walked step by step to their front, loudly saying, "Oh, Miss is crying!"

Here we go again, how annoying!

Damn it!

Alas, this pair of siblings is truly pitiful.

What day is it today? I actually saw Ye Nankun shy and then angered Qin Qiuye. In the past, he was the only one who could anger me.

His face immediately turned as red as a ripe tomato, obviously he did not expect me to respond like this. However, what surprised him even more was that, without waiting for him to finish speaking, I turned around and left.

Upon hearing this sentence, my face immediately turned pale.

What! My mom? Is this fat woman standing in front of me Sonai Yukie's mother? Didn't she go out of town for business? Why did she suddenly come back?

I stared at the blank paper, pulling at my hair, when Qin Qiuyue appeared by my side without me noticing.

What are you arguing about? The noise is so loud that it can be heard in the corridor!

I am sure to win this time," I said with a light laugh.

I raised my head in annoyance, meeting his gaze.

Alright, let's not talk about this anymore, let's eat! The woman broke the awkwardness and began to serve the dishes. The overweight man also coughed a few times uncomfortably and nodded in agreement

Uh ...? ... Am I not dreaming, he actually congratulated me

Next, it is my presentation time

I shot her a glance, circled around her, and I had no intention of acknowledging her. Speaking with someone like her is simply a waste of time

"I can't tell, your English is quite good!" he said with a half-smile.

"Meiyi, I am leaving first." He awkwardly adjusted his clothes

Oh my goodness, that's Son Naeun!

Wow, Ye Nanxun seems quite impressive, having such high prestige in the entire class

I retrieved the exercise book and neatly wrote the three characters "Song Nai Xue" on the cover.

I instinctively clenched my fists, and the repressed anger within me erupted once again

A surge of inexplicable anger arose within me. Just as I began my weight loss journey, is she deliberately trying to undermine my confidence?

Qin Qiuyue scolded me harshly, saying: "Do you have no common sense? When a clear stream becomes turbid, you must escape immediately; this is a sign of a flash flood!"

Nai Xue, this is your favorite! Are you really determined to lose weight?" Song Lixian opened his mouth wide, looking utterly incredulous at the reality before him

As for everyone's doubts, they can question as they please; I will simply use facts to silence them. Coincidentally, the announcement states that there will be a comprehensive assessment for the entire grade in a few days. Hmph, at that time, I will definitely use my results to thoroughly slap those people in the face.

Having said that, I shook him off and ran down the stairs with large strides

After running two large laps around the park, it was getting dark. Accompanied by a gentle breeze and the fragrance of lilacs by the roadside, I walked to my doorstep in a good mood and knocked on the door: "Brother, open the door, it's me!"

If they do not love their daughter, that is one thing; but why do they have to belittle her? They say she has been chubby since childhood, yet it is they who gave her this body, which is why she endures so much ridicule

It is indeed not surprising that everyone bullies and mocks her; if she could perform better in her studies, she might be able to live with a bit more confidence.

Be good, don't cry. Isn't this for the future of both of us? You need to stand out so that my parents will notice you!

I was so shocked that I immediately widened my eyes

Hey, Song Naixue, what are you so proud of? Do you really think you can lose weight? Hmph

Hearing him speak these words, it seems that his values are quite upright, which explains why that group of girls supports him so much

This sentence was like a stone thrown into a stagnant pool, stirring up a thousand layers of waves; the entire classroom instantly erupted, and even those classmates who usually did not participate in the struggles between Lin Lanlan and me began to discuss it.

In conclusion, I will continue to focus on myself, controlling my diet and exercising daily; one day, I will surely lose weight

During the recent summer vacation, besides exercising and dieting to lose weight, I kept myself busy. I went through all of Song Nai Xue's exercise books again. The content she learned was similar to what I learned, but much simpler. With this foundation, I was able to successfully complete all the assignments given by the teacher before the summer vacation.

Hmph, Lu Xiaoya is afraid of this guy, but I am not afraid

My "thank you" is said to the person I dislike the most, and that person is Qin Qiuye. Although I often dislike him, he once saved my life.

"Nai Xue is not that kind of person at all. She is so proud; she would never speak of such embarrassing matters to anyone." Qin Qiuyue looked at me with a calm gaze, as if she could see through my heart. "Song Nai Xue, do you know that the way you appeared on stage during the competition was strikingly similar to her? Even the way you lied was so much like her?"

In three days, the examination will take place as scheduled

A voice filled with anger came from the doorway, and the entire classroom immediately fell silent

"Good, very good!" I nodded enthusiastically.

The overweight man was clearly angry, his flesh quivering with each movement, while the woman standing beside him shot me an unceremonious glare

In fact, ever since the last time I humiliated her thoroughly, she has been even more antagonistic towards me, opposing me at every turn. However, each time, her attempts backfire. As time went on, I began to ignore her; she is so unpleasant to look at that even a glance would affect my mood

Ye Nanxun frowned, appearing to be choked by my words. He glanced at me and then strode away.

In just a few days, rumors related to me such as "Song Naixue has slimmed down and become a beauty, her grades have improved dramatically," "The miracle girl after the car accident has once again transformed from a sparrow into a phoenix," and "Fat people are all potential stocks" spread throughout the entire school

Do you have any evidence? If not, shut your mouth! Why should my good grades be attributed to cheating? I see you are just acting out of desperation!

I was left speechless by his questions

"Who exactly are you?" Deyalon was clearly infuriated.

Lu Xiaoya leaned in with a face full of terror, anxiously touching my forehead: "You don't have a fever, could it be that a car accident has increased your intelligence?"

... ...

Haha, it is truly a blessing from heaven! Seeing her nervous demeanor before the competition only makes me more confident.

Time slips away like a fleeting horse, vanishing in the blink of an eye. I awoke just as summer vacation was approaching, and in this way, the two months of summer vacation quietly passed by

Song Naixue, it's only been two months since we left, and you don't even recognize your own mother?

He noticed my vigilance and sighed helplessly: "The teacher asked you to go to the office with me"

What amused me was that these exercise books were actually much newer than her comic books. I also went through all of Song Naixue's previous exam papers, and apart from the numerous large red crosses, only those pitiful two-digit scores remained. What left me speechless was that her English level was even lower than mine when I was in kindergarten. I was shocked at that moment; where on earth did her knowledge go? Did she mix it into her food and eat it? I was shocked at that moment; where on earth did her knowledge go? Did she mix it into her food and eat it?

Lin Lanlan's face, which was originally forced into a smile, immediately contorted in anger, making her look even uglier

I rested my chin on my hand and sighed, now it seems that wherever I go, I attract attention

Your words leave me at a loss for how to respond. I could not hide the smile on my face as I took her hand and walked toward the classroom in high spirits

Ye Nanxun seemed quite nervous; even though he tried to appear calm on the surface, I could still see through it. My relaxed demeanor surprised him as well. From the look in his eyes, I felt my own image rise once again.

Hehe, what is it? Always trying to show off all day, and yet you don't allow anyone to say anything?

"Nai Xue, you are back! I thought you would return a bit later!" Song Lixian put down the drink in his hand and pulled me inside

That was the first time I felt he wasn't so annoying after all. Although he still didn't get along with me later on, I have always remembered this kindness in my heart

This Lu Xiaoya, if she continues to make such a fuss, I truly will not be able to bear it any longer

The answer will be revealed in fifteen minutes

Ah, could this be Song Nai Xue's father?

You used to copy my homework all the time

Now it is my turn to be stunned

I apologize! I apologize! I hurriedly bent down to apologize and then turned to leave, but unexpectedly, that woman grabbed my arm and forcefully pulled me back.

You...

He stepped down with great vigor, looking at me with a hint of pride

While you spend your time speculating about others and fabricating stories, others are diligently studying and working on problems. Those individuals achieve good results through their own efforts, yet you choose to slander them. Do you not feel ashamed?

"Oh my goodness, Naixue, you actually finished such a thick summer homework booklet!" After the morning self-study session, Lu Xiaoya flipped through my homework booklet, astonished and unable to believe that I had completed it.

I watched them without any change in expression, and had no intention of arguing. Alas, why bother to communicate with someone whose intelligence is not on the same level?

... ...

It is all due to the excessive number of people inside, the heat is practically blowing onto my face. In just a few short minutes, I was already drenched in sweat, so I should quickly go to the restroom to wash my face

Has the sun risen in the west? You actually submitted your homework on time. Ye Nanxun lingered beside me with an impassive expression, and this remark was clearly directed at me

Your mouth is so sweet, I'm almost dying from your sweetness! I pinched her cheek. Over the past two months, thanks to Lu Xiaoya always being by my side to help and support me, I have been able to persevere.

Ye Nanxun seemed to have heard our earlier conversation, and there was a hint of guilt in her gaze as she looked at me

Where? Saint Ode... Saint Ode!

Before going on stage, I glanced at Qin Qiuyue

Is Ye Nanxun really remarkable

Half an hour passed quickly, and the audience returned. Ye Nanxun still wore that indifferent expression, making it hard to tell if she was fully prepared, while another contestant appeared anxious, likely aware that this topic was too difficult to excel in, yet he was the first to take the stage

Has he already noticed it

"Do not speak nonsense!" Dialong's face turned pale with anger. In the past, he always appeared shrewd and capable; I had never seen him so flustered. It seems he still dares not admit to his secret relationship with Li Meiyi. This is good, as it gives me the perfect opportunity to sow discord.

This outfit was carefully selected by me; it is youthful, lively, and fitted. Although I have not completely slimmed down, this outfit is sufficient to help me conceal some of my shortcomings.

Why is he so annoying! I only shared this part of the story to cope with the competition, and I don't have the time to adapt the story in a way that wouldn't raise his suspicions!

What? This is impossible

Upon hearing my voice, the two individuals were so startled that they immediately released each other and stood up straight

Song Lixian approached, patted my shoulder, and gently said to me: "Do not feel disheartened, from childhood to adulthood, they have always regarded us as burdens."

The entire class was spent in the midst of the teacher's astonished gaze and the gasps of my classmates

Hello, we meet again!" He tapped on my desk, "So you are also called Naixue!

He won't notice anything, will he

Oh, I won't waste any more words. The situation is as follows: because you have performed excellently in various subjects recently, and your progress in English has been remarkable, almost catching up with the teacher, all the teachers have recommended you to be Ye Nanxun's partner to participate in the English competition organized by St. Ode Academy.

I patted him on the shoulder, nodded at him, and offered a smile

As soon as Lu Xiaoya saw him, she immediately put away the exercise books belonging to the two of us and respectfully handed them over. Meanwhile, I didn't even glance at him, opened my English book, and began to preview the content for the next class.

I eagerly came downstairs, only to encounter my archrival—Lin Lanlan

In that moment, I finally understood what it means to "pity the unfortunate and be angry at the unresisting." Song Naixue, oh Song Naixue, if you were here before me right now, I would certainly give you a good beating to wake you up, so that you could properly organize your life and existence

I crossed my arms, nodded slightly, then cast her a disdainful glance and pulled Lu Xiaoya into the classroom

The moment I stepped into the classroom, I distinctly heard a gasp, and all eyes were suddenly focused on me. Among them was of course Lin Lanlan, whose face was twisted in anger.

I instinctively covered my chest and stepped back: "You... what nonsense are you talking about! She is a stunning beauty and I am a big fat person, how could we be alike? I have things to do, I won't talk to you anymore, I'm leaving now!"

Li Meiyi and Dialong

Next, we will wait for the announcement of the results

Watching his departing figure, I could no longer contain myself, a smile crept onto my lips, and I was immensely pleased in my heart

That was a summer camp a year ago, when we encountered a flash flood while traveling in Surat Thani Province in southern Thailand. At that time, we were camping by a stream, and while the others went to prepare food, only he and I stayed to guard our spot. When the flash flood came, I was still playing in the stream, and suddenly he ran over and carried me back to the shore. In the blink of an eye, the entire stream became murky, and then a torrent of muddy water rushed down from above. I was completely stunned; if I had still been there, I would have been swept down and killed.

"Hehe, what can be done? What a coincidence, you have experienced the same thing we have?" Qin Qiuyue was so angry that her face turned red.

The atmosphere suddenly dropped to freezing point, yet Song Lixian showed no intention of easing it. He turned around, his expression serious to the point of surprising me

I raised my eyebrows and looked at her as if she were a fool. It is often said that it is difficult to raise both a petty person and a woman, and Lin Lanlan embodies both of these traits. What does she mean by copying? Has her mind gone awry?

Upon hearing these words, the couple immediately felt extremely awkward

I glanced at the two girls beside her and scoffed, "Even if you choose a leader, at least choose someone impressive. How can you stand being around such disgusting people for long without feeling nauseous?"

Stop chatting and quickly submit your homework

I turned around and saw Lu Xiaoya looking at me with surprise

Indeed, she usually comes in last place, Lin Lanlan, you must not speak carelessly!

I swallowed my saliva, looking at him with a guilty conscience

Time passed second by second, and finally it was my turn and hers

It has been proven that all efforts are rewarded. After nearly three days since the start of the new semester, I have managed to self-study all the courses I had previously fallen behind in.

... ...

"It's you!" Li Meiyi's face was streaked with tears, "What are you doing here?"

"Oh, I am going to find Naixue," Song Lixian said as he scratched his head and turned to me, "Naixue, these are our parents. They are on vacation for the next few days and have come back to see us"

After Li Meiyi stepped down, I discarded the speech and confidently walked onto the stage

A hand suddenly rested on my shoulder

Teacher, you are looking for me

Where has Song Lixian gone? He never told me when they would be back! I have never met Song Naixue's parents; what if I slip up?

Lin Lanlan simply walked over to us, deliberately trying to provoke me

However, none of this is particularly surprising; what caught me off guard the most was seeing Li Meiyi's name on the list of the top ten.

"She did not copy from me." Holding a stack of exam papers, Ye Nanxun slowly walked up to the podium, at this moment all eyes were firmly drawn to him, yet he continued to gaze at me.

I did not dare to look back at him at all, because I feared that if I turned around, he would see through me.

I was suddenly taken aback, for when I first arrived at this school, the teachers didn't even glance at me

Time is so precious, how could I waste it on irrelevant people? Moreover, it is someone who has caused me considerable harm.

I admit, this was something I had planned long ago

The next day is the draw for the competition, and perhaps it is fate that is taking charge, as Li Meiyi unexpectedly drew me as her opponent.

When receiving the award, I deliberately stood next to him and proudly took away the first-place trophy, it was incredibly satisfying. Hmph, didn't you look down on Matsunai Yuki? How does it feel to be defeated by me now?

The theme of this competition is about dreams. In fact, it is a very simple theme, yet it is also quite challenging to stand out.

Go out? What is the purpose of going out? I am not familiar with him!

I put down my chopsticks, stood up, and walked away. At the same time, Dad Song dropped his chopsticks with a "bang" and said, "Are you trying to show us your displeasure?"

Lin Lanlan seemed particularly displeased, even deliberately kicking my stool a few times. As for Ye Nanxun ahead... Forget it, he won't turn around anyway, so I might as well ignore him

No, I absolutely cannot allow her to take first place

Looking at the chicken, duck, fish, and meat in front of me, I really have no appetite at all. But unfortunately, this couple who never cares about their daughter keeps putting food into my bowl one after another, so fast that I don't even have time to say "no".

The past two months have been quite challenging for me, but in light of the current achievements, those hardships seem hardly worth mentioning. This feeling of joy is even greater than when I previously won first place in a competition; I can hardly resist the urge to buy some firecrackers and set them off at the door.

Ye Nanxun, you must not be captivated by me!

Perhaps it was due to the frequent bickering with her that I had grown too lazy to pay her any attention. I tugged at Lu Xiaoya, signaling her to sit down, and then looked at Lin Lanlan with a sense of grievance: "Classmate Lin, let's speak properly; please don't wave in front of me, it's making me feel nauseous."

"It really is you!" Lu Xiaoya laughed like a squirrel, pulling my hand and spinning around in place. "Oh my, you look like a completely different person! How did I never notice how good-looking you are before?"

Fortunately, the class bell rang at that moment, and Lin Lanlan shot me a glare before finally returning to her seat

I see... so that's how it is

However, everything has been messed up!

Regarding this topic, I have thought for a long time. I can thank my parents, thank my friends, thank my teachers, but these are all too ordinary. Compared to them, it is like reheating leftovers. No, I absolutely cannot concede like this! It seems I can only resort to the theme I least want to use.

Indeed, I almost didn't recognize it just now

I am not worried at all; rather, it is the group of girls led by Lin Lanlan who are extremely anxious. I think they are probably afraid that my grades are not actually the lowest, which would put them in a difficult position.

I took first place, and he actually congratulated me; I wonder if it was sincere.

Lu Xiaoya, who had just returned from outside, was extremely excited to see the person waiting at the door to see me

The first day of the competition went relatively smoothly, and both Ye Nanxun and I entered the top ten without any suspense. What surprised me, however, was that one of the judges was actually that guy Qin Qiuyue, who sat right in the middle of the judging panel, dressed in an exquisite suit, intently looking at the list of participants in his hands. I didn't expect him to look somewhat handsome when he was being serious.

I am so scared of giving speeches on stage, why do you insist that I go?

"Not at all," he said succinctly, "Congratulations on your first place; I underestimated you before."

Lin Lanlan, eager to know her results sooner, made an excuse to ask the teacher a question, hoping to sneak a glance at her grades. With the expectant gazes of the crowd upon her, she boldly went to the office, only to return dejected and disheveled.

First was the Chinese language class. I do not know if it is because this Chinese teacher has always looked unfavorably upon me, but she called on me to recite first. Fortunately, I had prepared the classical Chinese text in advance, so amidst the astonished gazes of everyone, I recited the entire text flawlessly.

"Song Naixue, you..." Lin Lanlan pointed at me, her hand trembling incessantly

Indeed, my topic is related to Qin Qiuyue

Holding an English speech competition is a tradition at St. Ode College, and I have won first place every year. I am thoroughly familiar with the competition process. The event lasts for three days: the first day is the preliminary round, where the top ten contestants are selected from all participants. The second day features a one-on-one draw competition to determine five winners. On the third day, two contestants are eliminated from the five finalists, ultimately deciding the top three.

You seem quite irritated right now. I stroked my chin and smiled at him

I didn't see it wrong, the first place is indeed Song Nai Xue! Lin Lan Lan looked at me indignantly and walked over quickly. "Tell me, did you copy Ye Nan Xun's paper?"

Is he really so kind? Is this truly the same person who once said such hurtful words to Song Naixue that wounded her pride?

I was somewhat shocked, and the next moment, with a "crack," the security door was pushed open, revealing a stout woman standing in front of me

A serving of fried potato chips contains 328 calories, a bottle of cola contains 215 calories, and running for one hour can burn 655 calories. In other words, I would need to run for nearly one hour to burn off the calories from these two items. I resolutely pushed away the fries and cola in front of me, rejecting Song Lixian's culinary temptation.