Chapter 10, I do not like you

Do you understand

The tone sounded almost like an interrogation, as Tang Mi tapped the exercise book with her pen

Gong Peihao pressed his forehead and said directly: "Sister, do you still not understand? I like you very much, which is why I am trying to please you"

I know... Tang Mi, you don't need to explain anything to me..." Under the illumination of the dormitory lights, Ding Xiaoxiao's eyes sparkled, "I have pursued Ye Yichao for more than two years, and I know what kind of person he is. He only likes mathematics, and you are the only one beside him who can keep up with his thinking. He values you highly.

Yes

Tang Mi thought for a moment: "Please wait a moment."

Tang Mi did not respond immediately and explained to Li Zhixing. The reason for her "happiness" was too complicated, and she did not believe he would understand it

Try it out

She said: "Since you are here, I will tell you in person, do not send me any more text messages."

Tang Mi recounted all the items she remembered. She felt a bit puzzled: "Do you really want to go to the amusement park?"

Tang Mi did not believe that he had never been to an amusement park; she even thought that in this world, there were basically no places that Li Zhixing could not go to or was unable to visit

Xiaodong, do you know who the girl posting on Weibo is

He had never been to an amusement park before. Tang Mi thought for a moment

Which international class?

Speaking of which, is the girl next to him the one named Tang X from the third year of high school?

She did not ask Gong Peihao why he appeared at her school at this time, as it is not surprising for hormone-driven teenagers to do anything

I am so happy! I met my idol Ye Tiancai at the amusement park! I never expected he would come to the amusement park to have fun. I really wanted to greet him. But surprisingly, there was a girl beside him, which is so annoying. They are always together, and I couldn't even take a single photo of my idol alone.

He also considered running away from home, but was quickly caught.

In an instant, Tang Mi was completely speechless

Indeed, Xuan Zhong is a school entirely oriented towards the college entrance examination. Even a good student like Tang Mi, who never struggled with studies during middle school, feels immense pressure here and must seize every second to avoid being eliminated

Yan Xiaodong sighed: "You, I told you long ago not to go. Besides providing those first-year students with something to talk about, what benefits are there?"

Could you please delete Ye Yichao's photo

She stared at her phone, beginning to regret whether she had made a mistake. Gong Peihao's next text message followed closely behind.

That is a Weibo post

Gong Peihao was quite surprised, and then he changed the subject, "Sister, are you really going to drive me away like this? Aren't you going to thank me?"

She made a sound of acknowledgment. As a term in psychology, she understood the concept of "reactance," although she had never experienced reactance herself

Men are all superficial when it comes to looks

Who is it?" Gong Peihao looked at her with curiosity

Gong Peihao subtly stepped on the ground, spread his arms, and smiled into the wind.

"No need to thank me at all, I enjoy the excitement," Gong Peihao said with a smile. "You don't have a good relationship with the Minglang family, do you?"

Tang Mi said: "But he does not like me"

I think so too; no wonder your mood has improved quite a bit these past few days

Her attitude was completely unfriendly, but Tang Mi did not mind and simply said: "I saw your Weibo. If it's convenient, could you please delete yesterday's photo?"

Reverse psychology, dear sister! You should understand this

Tang Mi could no longer remain calm; just thinking about seeing the three characters "Gong Peihao" every time she turned on her computer made her feel a headache

Xuan Zhong is originally a group of top students, and an inherent trait of outstanding students is that they find it difficult to completely admire anyone.

Ye Yichao remained as calm as ever regarding his own achievements, neither taking joy in them nor feeling that he had set records that would be difficult for future generations to surpass. Instead, he inquired about the results of the second mock exam, and upon hearing that Tang Mi had secured first place, he felt quite pleased

Well, much better, thank you

You do not know who I am

I have indeed never been to an amusement park, but that is not what I am curious about," Li Zhixing said. "I just want to know what is so interesting about this amusement park that makes you and Ye Yichao so happy. You usually have a blank expression, not even a smile, while Ye Yichao seems to have little interest in anything other than mathematics.

Gong Peihao continued to speak incessantly

I have already edited and posted your photo, what more do you want?

The burn will not last forever, and Tang Mi's hand is gradually healing.

We are not familiar with each other

She said: "However, I do not like you"

It seems that I am not a special case either

There is a mother who is strong-willed in everything, and it seems that Tang Minglang is not having an easy time either. She thought of Li Zhixing, and recalled Li Zhixing's cousin, who she had met once and appeared to be an elite in every sense.

Are they in a romantic relationship? Why haven't I heard about it before

Study diligently and do not waste time any longer

Sister, this is the first time you are replying to me! I want to save it.

On a weekend morning, when she finished playing badminton and inadvertently turned around, she saw Gong Peihao waving at her from beside the court. At that moment, she felt that addressing Gong Peihao's presence had become an urgent matter.

You two seem to be quite close

I still want to thank you for the last matter

During this period, classmate Gong Peihao often sent her messages, averaging three to five per day. The content was relatively normal, such as reporting what he was doing, what he and Tang Minglang had done, their exams, and how they performed. If there was really nothing to say, he would send some light-hearted jokes. Initially, she could not figure out how Gong Peihao obtained her phone number, but after careful consideration, she realized that since Gong Peihao himself said he was as close to Tang Minglang as a pair of pants, it was quite normal for him to have seen her number from Tang Minglang.

You are overthinking it

Ding Xiaoxiao rested her head on Tang Mi's shoulder and said, "I am just a bit jealous of you. I am not as smart as you, and it is very difficult for me to get closer to him."

After returning to the dormitory in the evening, she saw Ding Xiaoxiao standing on the balcony and felt it was necessary to clarify this matter.

Your actions will cause me trouble

Do not send me text messages anymore

It has been proven that her thought process is indeed not on the same wavelength as Gong Peihao's—she stopped listening and turned back to her dormitory

What is the matter

Yan Xiaodong pressed his forehead: "You are quite composed, and you admit it rather quickly. However, Ding Xiaoxiao will definitely be unhappy."

I know Zeng Libing from Class 5 of the first year of high school

You sell your friend's information to please me

It is basically true

On Monday afternoon, after having lunch, Tang Mi had just walked into the classroom when Yan Xiaodong sprang up from her seat and rushed towards her, then she entered the corridor and opened her phone to show it to her

"Life at home was difficult..." Gong Peihao said, "During that time, his parents were in a constant uproar, arguing every day"

You should study diligently

Several clear images are also attached at the bottom of the Weibo post, most of which are solo photos of Ye Yichao, with only one showing her together with Ye Yichao. In that image, their heads are touching, and their arms are resting against each other, making it quite difficult to crop the image. The girl who posted seems to have some common sense, as she photoshopped Tang Mi's face out of the picture.

Isn't it clear that he is my cousin?

I am quite annoyed with Tang Minglang and his family as well. His mother is overly strict, while his father is indifferent. Can you imagine how terrifying that is? His mother has set ten "no" standards for him, such as not allowed to eat street food, not allowed to play video games, not allowed to date, and online chatting must be done in the presence of a parent. Additionally, there are ten "must" standards: he must learn piano, he must study English, and he must rank in the top ten. If my mother were like his mother, I might as well be dead.

He wants to go abroad, which is a relatively good choice

Reaching the level of Tang Mi inevitably leads to jealousy from others, who believe they can also achieve her level. However, attaining the level of Ye Yichao is a peak that no one can reach; it is no longer possible to be envied, and all that remains is admiration from the masses. Tang Mi sent a text message to Ye Yichao to congratulate him

"I am not asking you this; I already know, so why would I ask you..." Yan Xiaodong rubbed his forehead and said, "What I mean is, is it true that you all go for a morning run together every day?"

Or is it simply because being together with the other person brings happiness

At this time, Ye Yichao also brought good news, as he was once again selected for the training team of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

Yan Xiaodong shook his phone. It turned out that Zeng Libing had just posted another Weibo—just now that senior high school student Tang x asked me to delete a photo of his idol, and I sent him back! I am really impressive!

Tang Mi instinctively wanted to deny it, but the words were suddenly swallowed back down her throat. If she denied it, Gong Peihao would definitely take advantage of the situation.

Only a little over 2 years old, it is not a big deal

After she explained a math problem, Li Zhixing asked her: "Was it Ye Yichao who invited you to the amusement park last weekend"

Tang Mi first learned that "the clumsy bird flies early" can actually be used to describe pursuing girls

She devoted herself to her studies with more effort than usual, and during the midterm exams, she finally regained her form, achieving second place in her grade. The teacher was also relieved, as her previous mistakes were merely a momentary lapse, which is quite normal. In the third year of high school, the greatest fear is the inability to recover after making mistakes. The next semester is indeed too short; once the midterm exams are over, there are less than two months until the college entrance examination

He may not be willing to come

Tang Mi remained silent for a long time and had no choice but to hang up the phone. She should have realized that this was Ye Yichao's attitude towards matters he did not care about

I study quite well, although I cannot compare to you, my sister. " Gong Peihao said with a smile, "At least I am better than Tang Minglang.

Tang Mi lay on the bed reading text messages, and couldn't help but smile

Good

What a clever first-year high school girl; her idea is excellent. She deleted a Weibo post and then obtained Ye Yichao's contact information. Tang Mi is well aware that if Ye Yichao's phone number is truly given out, he is likely to have no peace for the rest of his days

He was very surprised, as Tang Mi rarely makes phone calls

Ding Xiaoxiao, I went to the amusement park with Ye Yichao over the weekend. However, it was not as rumored

I have decided to attend Xuan Zhong High School, while he will go to a foreign language school

So how did he think of going out to have fun

On Sunday, there were so many people at the amusement park, and a few first-year high school girls also spotted Ye Yichao—after all, Ye Yichao is a well-known figure in the entire school. Nowadays, what young girls can do or enjoy the most is taking photos and posting them on Weibo.

A girl stood up from the third row holding her phone and walked out with a look of displeasure

This girl has a commendable legal literacy, with clear thinking and a rigorous dialectical process. If it were not for the fact that they are currently in a contradictory relationship, Tang Mi would almost want to praise her

Tang Mi briefly introduced the course of events, and Ye Yichao smiled: "So that's what happened. I have no problem with it. Since she has already posted on Weibo, let's leave it as it is; there is no need for her to delete it."

Li Zhixing thought that it seemed she did not want to continue the conversation

His mother forced him to practice the piano when he was young, and every time he made a mistake, she would hit the back of his hand. Now, he cannot even close the door at night when he sleeps, as his mother can come in at any time to check on him. Once, when a classmate had a birthday party and we were having too much fun, he returned home a bit late. As a result, his mother burst into the private room to drag him back home. He received a severe beating and didn't dare to go to school for several days

We have a significant age difference

I have been classmates with Minglang Kindergarten since the beginning," Gong Peihao said, "but once we enter high school, we probably won't be anymore

He is willing, but his mother does not want to agree. There are too many top students in Xuan Zhong, and the competitive pressure is too great. Even if he studies in a parallel class at Xuan Zhong, he is likely to fall behind. Therefore, it is better to attend a foreign language school and enroll in an international class, where the education is Western-style and the competitive pressure is much lower

Gong Peihao stared at her for two seconds before chuckling: "Sister, you may not like me right now, but that doesn't stop me from pursuing you. The book says, 'The slow bird flies first!'"

Are you planning to go find her to delete her posts? She will definitely ignore you, so it's better not to go.

How is the fun going

With such strict regulations, he still went to participate in that E dance competition

So do you want to take charge on his behalf? Do you have that authority? Has he granted you that authority?

Zeng Libing is petite, with a face resembling an apple. She does not have a common appearance, yet Tang Mi cannot recall having seen her at the amusement park yesterday.

"Well, this is just great..." Gong Peihao smiled with satisfaction, "I was still thinking, if it were my cousin Minglang, I would never be able to compare, but it seems that is not the case. My confidence in myself has returned!"

Ding Xiaoxiao interrupted her, saying: "At that time, when I asked you to help me deliver a love letter to Ye Yichao, I told you that if Ye Yichao likes you, I would be very happy. It is better for him to like you than to like someone else"

Upon returning to the classroom, Yan Xiaodong wore a look of expectation: "I told you it would be pointless to go. She won't delete the photos, will she?"

"It's alright." Ding Xiaoxiao shook her head, her expression very calm, "Tang Mi, it's nothing."

Have you arrived in Beijing

Tang Mi handed the racket to someone else, went to the bench to retrieve her coat, and walked over to him with her hands empty. Gong Peihao showed her a cat-like smile.

Li Zhixing smiled slightly: "I thought Ye Yichao was the kind of person who would be solving problems even on weekends and wouldn't go out to have fun."

The expression "seeking fish by climbing a tree" is quite serious..." Gong Peihao remarked, "Sister, you must have encountered more than one suitor, right? Are you like this with everyone?"

Running away from home

What do you know? Last semester, they both went for a morning run together every day, and I have seen it many times.

She is aware that she speaks directly, and she has impacted more than one person. However, being straightforward in refusal can prevent a lot of trouble

Indeed, Tang Mi is very aware. Ye Yichao values her highly and even expresses admiration for her. Compared to anyone else in the school, regardless of gender, she is the person who walks closest to him, perhaps even a bit closer than ordinary friends, but their relationship is limited to just that.

"You are very intelligent, do not belittle yourself." Tang Mi gently patted her shoulder, "It will pass."

I have disclosed so much information about the Tang Minglang family to you not to curry favor. I know you are particularly concerned about Minglang's matters, which is why I shared this with you

Gong Peihao and Tang Minglang have a good relationship, likely of the wealthy and influential kind. In that moment, Tang Mi only wanted to respond with a joke she had seen in a magazine, shouting back at Gong Peihao, "What do you like about me? I can change it if you want!" When talking to a thick-skinned boy like Gong Peihao, one cannot be subtle.

I did not ask you, and you do not need to flatter me

Tang Mi's mood was far from as calm as it appeared on the surface. Ever since Ye Yichao rushed into the classroom to check on her injuries that day, Ding Xiaoxiao's attitude had become somewhat awkward. She was not oblivious to the ways of the world; she was well aware that her relationship with Ye Yichao seemed very warm, and it was no wonder that people online speculated that she and Ye Yichao were dating and going out.

Tang Mi, why are you calling me now

Tang Mi was left speechless; she was rendered unable to respond by this first-year high school girl and could only return to the classroom in silence

As one of the parties involved, Ye Yichao was not at school, and the matter of the two going on a "date" at the amusement park was soon settled. Initially, some people tried to gossip about it, but after a week, few mentioned it again—therefore, she did not expect Li Zhixing to ask her about this matter

As Yan Xiaodong said, let it be and go with the flow

It is not about 'selling out', but merely an exchange. You are concerned about his news, and I happen to know it, so why shouldn't I tell you? It is not classified information.

She walked a few steps away, reached the other end of the corridor, and took out her phone to call Ye Yichao. His flight this morning should have arrived at the training base by now and he should be settling in. Sure enough, the noise on his end was loud, sounding like it was in the cafeteria.

It is acceptable

I just reported in and am currently having lunch

Indeed. She always appears to be indifferent to everyone. How could Ye Yichao be interested in her?

However, even if she ignores Gong Peihao, it does not prevent him from seeking her out

It is difficult for me to see that it continues despite repeated prohibitions

For Ye Yichao personally, it is probably not a significant matter—he was already selected for the training team in his second year of high school, and it was only natural for him to be selected again in his third year. However, for the entire Xuan Zhong, Ye Yichao's re-selection is not a trivial matter.

Are you feeling any better?

What happened

"It is still decided by Minglang's mother; he himself is unwilling," Gong Peihao said. "I also hope he comes to Xuan Zhong, so we can continue being classmates."

The first year of high school is relatively easy, and some boys in the corridor are still playing and fooling around. As Tang Mi walked along, she felt as if she had suddenly become the center of attention. The boy in the first row near the door of Class 1 (5) was bent over his desk doing homework. She tapped on his seat and said, "Annoying you, I want to find Zeng Libing."

The next message will leave her unable to smile. It was sent by Gong Peihao

Why not

It should be so, they spent the entire day at the amusement park, had lunch together at noon, and even held hands

She turned her head and glanced at Zeng Libing. Zeng Libing must have already heard their conversation, displaying a triumphant expression.

I have never seen someone like Gong Peihao, who remained calm and maintained an unchanged expression even after being directly rejected

After careful consideration, she sent him a message

I do not consider it a waste of time

Tang Mi pressed her lips together and said nothing

"You are actually Minglang's cousin," Gong Peihao said enthusiastically as he walked beside her. "I really feel that you are quite different from each other"

Yan Xiaodong said: "Are you foolish? Can't you read the comments?"

Tang Mi thought for a moment: "Well, I went to the amusement park with him yesterday"

In the classroom of Class 5 in the first year of high school, many students were dozing off during the lunch break. At the sound of a shout, more than half of the class was awakened, and over a dozen gazes immediately turned towards her, followed by a small murmur of discussion.

The boy, with a loud voice, turned around and immediately shouted: "Ceng Libing, someone is looking for you!"

My ideal man truly embodies both beauty and intelligence! He looks so handsome no matter how you see him

Are you so well-informed about his family's matters

What you say does not count. You let him speak to me about deleting it himself, and only then will I delete it

His mother gave him the tickets

You also know that Ye Yichao is currently in training and not at school

I am quite curious, so I inquired. Li Zhixing said, "Have you never been to an amusement park?"

Therefore, I send you text messages every day to keep you informed about me

Zeng Libing was relentless, refusing to give an inch: "Then give me Ye Yichao's phone number, I will call him, and once confirmed, I will delete it."

I only sent you a text message, and I did not make a phone call, so it did not affect you. If you do not wish to read the text message, you can delete it.

Yes, indeed

Tang Mi murmured to herself: "I really think the school needs to completely ban mobile phones..."

Tang Mi peeked through the crack of the door to look at the classroom, where Ding Xiaoxiao was staring at her phone, and her complexion was indeed not very good

She has never replied to Gong Peihao's messages—she probably has some experience dealing with harassers, and anyway, a cold response is sufficient. However, Gong Peihao remains largely unfazed, sending her messages every day. Nearly a month has passed, and he has not been deterred at all by her "ignoring him completely".

So he invited you to have fun, what did you all do?

How should this sentence be translated

So, sister, do you have someone you like

Then a group of people liked her Weibo post, mostly her classmates and the group of onlookers from just now

The various replies are all different, and Yan Xiaodong said: "Isn't it too foolish to think that everyone is so naive?"

I

You see, Ye Yichao didn't ask me to delete the photos, so you should not meddle.

Indeed, if even Yan Xiaodong is aware of the wrongdoing yet continues to act, what can be done to manage it? Fortunately, the students in Xuan Zhong are generally self-disciplined; apart from a few who are truly not serious, they do not let playing on their phones interfere with their studies

She shook her head and said nothing

Tang Mi found it very strange: "I can't even see my own face clearly, how did you guess it was me?"

In the midst of their conversation, the two had already arrived at the outskirts of the female dormitory area

... ...

Tang Mi nodded

"Sister, you really look great playing basketball. I always thought you were the ice queen type, but it turns out you are more of the sporty type!" he praised, "Both of these attributes are wonderful!"

Tang Mi said: "I have returned to the dormitory. You should leave as well"

There are dozens of comments, seemingly from different people, but they all reflect the true happiness of a certain circle in the first year of high school, evoking feelings of envy and resentment

I have a small matter to discuss, and I would like to ask for your opinion

"You are not a foolish bird that flies early; you are seeking fish by climbing a tree." Tang Mi's attitude was very calm, "In short, do not waste your time on me any longer"

Although many talented individuals have emerged from Xuanzhong, there have been no more than ten people nationwide in recent years who, like Ye Yichao, have participated in two consecutive International Mathematical Olympiads (IMO). Even though he is not in school, his reputation has already surpassed that of Xuanzhong, creating a significant impact throughout Xuanzhou.

While elevating oneself, one should not forget to step on a friend; it seems that Tang Minglang has indeed found a "good friend".

Tang Mi returned to the dormitory, wanting to go back and take a shower

Although Ye Yichao traveled far to Yanjing, the news related to him did not dissipate in the following week

Tang Mi was taken aback: "Huh?"

... ...

Gong Peihao seems to have a mind filled with stones, making it difficult to persuade him through text messages. Thus, Tang Mi had no choice but to abandon this idea

I already understand enough. You are Minglang's cousin, excelling in your studies, and have won the second prize in the National Mathematics Olympiad..." Gong Peihao spoke at length, saying, "Inquiring about your matters is not difficult at all.