C14 I Have Some Sympathy for You!

"Thanks for the good luck wish, but honestly, I wouldn't mind getting fired at all," Xiao Ge said nonchalantly.

He paused before adding, "Oh, and thanks for snitching to Teacher Su. If you could do that every time I'm in English class, I'd be even more thankful."

"You!" Liu Xiaoyan was fuming. After all her efforts, had she inadvertently helped Xiao Ge, the scoundrel?

Despite her frustration, Liu Xiaoyan was at a loss for what to do with Xiao Ge. She simply turned away and immersed herself in her book.

"Man, you've really made a splash this time," Zhang Xiaopang said, passing his phone to Xiao Ge. "Check out this thread: 'Literary teacher encounters rogue student,' with over a thousand comments!"

"It's not me who's famous; it's Teacher Su," Xiao Ge corrected after scanning the post, then added with a tinge of pity, "Zhang Xiaopang, don't you think Teacher Su's real problem is that her skirt is just too long?"

"Absolutely, her skirt is way too long. It doesn't even show her knees. At the very least, it should show some thigh," Zhang Xiaopang concurred.

"Two hooligans!" Liu Xiaoyan muttered under her breath from the front of the room, without bothering to look back.

Xiao Ge and Zhang Xiaopang ignored Liu Xiaoyan this time. Since she wasn't a beauty, Xiao Ge had no interest in engaging in a war of words with her.

"Look, someone suggested that the English teacher should say 'girls and boys' instead of 'boys and girls.' I bet Teacher Su might actually say that in tomorrow's class," Zhang Xiaopang remarked, pointing to another post.

"Who came up with that idea? It's totally twisted!" Xiao Ge exclaimed.

"Eh, how is that twisted?" Zhang Xiaopang asked, puzzled.

"How is it not twisted?" Xiao Ge replied, feigning shock. "You've got some seriously heavy tastes!"

Zhang Xiaopang felt wronged and bewildered. "How do I have heavy tastes? What's so twisted about it?"

"Being cut once is torture enough, but to be cut twice and still find pleasure? That's the epitome of perversion, the fighter jet among freaks. It's the legendary pleasure of continuous castration!" Xiao Ge shook his head and sighed. "Zhang Xiaopang, you don't find that twisted? And you still claim your tastes aren't heavy?"

Poor Zhang Xiaopang was left dumbstruck once again by Xiao Ge's wildly convincing explanation. It took him a good long moment to snap out of it before he muttered, "Uh, I'm gonna post this on the forum first."

Liu Xiaoyan, who was ahead of him, turned around as if she was about to chew Xiao Ge out, but just then, the class bell rang again.

The morning consisted of four classes, with the next two being history of literature. During these sessions, Xiao Ge actually behaved like a true student. Even if he wasn't paying close attention, he wasn't causing any disruptions.

But not every student was as well-behaved. Many were sneakily playing with their phones under their desks during class. And so, by the end of the two periods, the bizarre tale about the second and first occurrences had spread across Ningcheng University's campus forum. Xiao Ge, the creator of that rogue interpretation, had become a sensation just as Zhang Xiaopang predicted. He was the talk of the town, or as the saying goes, "At Ning Da, no one doesn't know of Ge, and all the girls know of the hooligan."

At noon, the school bell punctually signaled the end of classes. Xiao Ge swiftly left the classroom and headed straight down the corridor.

"Hey, bro, wait up," Zhang Xiaopang called out, hurrying after him.

"What's up?" Xiao Ge asked without breaking stride.

"You're off to see Qin Feiya, right?" Zhang Xiaopang asked, a hint of excitement in his voice. "Mind if I tag along?"

Before Xiao Ge could respond, Zhang Xiaopang quickly added, "Bro, don't get it twisted. I'm not scheming on Qin Feiya, but I've heard there are lots of beauties at her college!"

"Zhang Xiaopang, to be honest, I think you and Liu Xiaoyan make a good match. Plus, you've gotten her pregnant; you've got to take responsibility!" Xiao Ge said earnestly.

"It wasn't me..." Zhang Xiaopang replied, a mix of sadness and indignation in his voice.

"Oh, looks like someone's been played. I do feel a bit sorry for you, Zhang Xiaopang," Xiao Ge said, his tone suggesting genuine sympathy.

Zhang Xiaopang's frustration only grew. After all, he and Liu Xiaoyan were merely acquaintances!

Unfortunately, Zhang Xiaopang didn't get a chance to explain, as they caught sight of Qin Feiya emerging from a classroom ahead.

Dressed in simple white sportswear, she still couldn't hide her slender figure, which radiated youthful energy. As soon as she stepped out, her eyes landed on Xiao Ge, and her beautiful face twisted into a scowl. "Xiao Ge, you jerk!"

"You're the jerk!" Xiao Ge shot back, clearly annoyed. "You're the one who wouldn't agree to call off the engagement. Are you trying to take advantage of me?"

"It's my mom who disagrees!" Qin Feiya fumed.

Before Xiao Ge could respond, a voice interrupted from the side: "Xiao Ge, I challenge you!"

Turning, Xiao Ge saw a tall guy in a soccer kit. His skin was remarkably fair, earning him the nickname 'pretty boy.' But at the moment, this 'pretty boy' was glaring at Xiao Ge as if he'd been wronged.

"Where did this pretty boy pop up from?" Xiao Ge inquired of Zhang Xiaopang.

"That's Zheng Yunhao. He's a soccer ace who calls himself the 'Football Prince.' But he's most known for his skin – while others tan in the sun, he somehow gets whiter," Zhang Xiaopang whispered.

"So, he's just a pretty boy after all," Xiao Ge muttered, then addressed Zheng Yunhao directly, "Hey, pretty boy, looking for a one-on-one?"

"Watch your mouth, Xiao Ge!" Zheng Yunhao stepped forward, seething.

Xiao Ge feigned innocence. "What's got you so worked up? I called you 'pretty boy,' not 'pretty idiot.' Besides, everyone knows I'm not a fan of violence. I prefer to win people over with my charm, so you might as well save yourself the trouble. You're clearly not on my level of handsome."

"Cricket!" Qin Feiya scoffed with a dismissive pout.

"Ah, a rare specimen of handsomeness indeed. Qin Feiya, you do know me a bit, don't you? Worthy of being my fiancée!" Xiao Ge beamed.

"Enough already, Xiao Ge, are you brave enough to take me on or not?" Zheng Yunhao demanded, his voice thick with anger. "You're the special sports recruit, right? Let's go head-to-head in any sport you choose—football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, you name it!"

"Whoa, dude, you're really a special sports recruit?" Zhang Xiaopang exclaimed in disbelief from the sidelines. Qin Feiya also gave Xiao Ge a curious glance. This guy was a specially-recruited athlete? With his stature, he hardly seemed the type!