C14 The Beautiful Woman Attracted Trouble.

At that moment, a fair-skinned, strikingly handsome boy from the front row stood up and made a beeline for Soong Wan, flashing what he believed to be a dashing smile.

"Classmate Wan'er, I'm Liu Xuan, the monitor of the senior year, class eight. It's a pleasure to meet you. Is there anything I can assist you with?"

Liu Xuan introduced himself with a touch of flamboyance to Soong Wan.

"Hello! Could you call Jiang Hao for me?" Soong Wan responded.

"Jiang Hao?"

Upon hearing the name, a flicker of distaste crossed Liu Xuan's eyes before he quickly offered, "Wan'er, whatever it is, you can tell me just as well!"

Soong Wan's brow creased ever so slightly at his words, feeling an instinctive aversion to Liu Xuan's overeager approach.

Ignoring him, she scanned the classroom.

The other students were visibly stunned.

"Wow, the Goddess Song is here for Jiang Hao?"

"Oh no, my goddess!"

"Is this for real? When did Jiang Hao get involved with such a wealthy heiress?"

"That's impossible. She's the cream of the crop, and he's just dead weight. They're worlds apart!"

Meanwhile, Jiang Hao, roused by the murmurs, looked up to find Soong Wan standing at the entrance.

Following the collective gaze, Soong Wan's eyes met Jiang Hao's—he was seated at the back of the room, watching her.

Spotting Jiang Hao, a wave of joy washed over Soong Wan, and she called out, "Jiang Hao, could you step outside for a moment?"

Jiang Hao, still somewhat dazed, glanced around, noting all eyes on him. He pointed to himself and replied, "Me?"

"Yes, you. Who else? Please, come out for a moment; I need to speak with you," Soong Wan said, a smile playing on her lips at his bewildered expression.

Hearing her, Jiang Hao rose and approached.

Liu Xuan, having observed the exchange, was seething with rage.

Soong Wan had completely disregarded him!

And to make matters worse, she was exchanging looks with Jiang Hao, of all people!

Liu Xuan, privy to some details of Soong Wan's life and harboring ulterior motives to win her favor, was beside himself with anger.

He was supposed to be a favored son of the heavens, yet he couldn't even outshine an underachiever?

In an instant, Liu Xuan was seething with resentment, the loathing in his eyes intensifying.

Jiang Hao paid no mind to Liu Xuan, striding past him to catch up with Soong Wan.

Watching them leave, Liu Xuan clenched his jaw in frustration.

"Soong Wan, Jiang Hao!"

"Hmph!"

Elsewhere, after leaving with Soong Wan, she reached into her backpack and pulled out a purple invitation that exuded elegance.

She offered it to Jiang Hao with a warm smile.

"Tomorrow's my 18th birthday celebration. I'd be honored if you, my savior, could join us!"

Jiang Hao hesitated upon hearing the invitation.

Worried he might decline, Soong Wan quickly pressed the invitation into Jiang Hao's chest and spun around, leaving with a cheerful laugh.

She called back over her shoulder, "Don't forget, you have to be there!"

Jiang Hao opened his mouth to respond, but Soong Wan was already out of sight.

He examined the invitation in his hands, flipping it open and chuckling to himself.

"So she's the daughter of the Jade King, Soong Wanzhong, from Jiangbei Province, Soong Wan?"

Jiang Hao wasn't one to indulge in gossip, but he was familiar with the region's notable figures.

Among them, the Jade King, Soong Wanzhong, stood out as a prominent figure who had amassed wealth through the jade trade.

And this Jade King's treasured daughter was none other than Soong Wan!

Jiang Hao glanced in the direction Soong Wan had gone before turning back to the classroom.

As he reached the classroom door, Liu Xuan was there, blocking his path, sizing him up with a scrutinizing gaze.

Liu Xuan's eyes locked onto the invitation in Jiang Hao's hand, and he demanded, pointing at it, "What's that? Let me see it!"

Liu Xuan's overbearing nature only deepened Jiang Hao's disdain for him, especially given Liu Xuan's contempt for the less academically successful students in their class.