Chapter 69: Sixth-Ninth Chapter: The Past of a First Love

"First love?!"

As soon as Zhuge Qianxing finished speaking, the three of them exclaimed in unison.

Even Guo Qin, who was hiding in the shadows, couldn't help but jump out; who would have thought that Zhuge Qianxing actually had such a past with Su Chengxin?

Ye Lin's expression also turned strange; he had been saying that something felt off about the two of them, as they didn't act like enemies, yet didn't act like they weren't.

"Logically speaking, shouldn't a first love be a 'white moonlight'? Teacher, how does it seem to me that the relationship between you two is..." Ye Lin stopped mid-sentence.

Zhuge Qianxing gave a bitter smile, took off his glasses, and rubbed the space between his eyebrows.

"It's a long story. At the time, I was just a green kid who had just entered university. Through a twist of fate, I met Su Chengxin. We developed feelings for each other, and not long after, we confirmed our relationship and got together."

"After that, we spent a period of passionate love that was quite happy, but I also discovered a problem with Su Chengxin: she liked to bottle everything up inside whenever something happened, and then give me the silent treatment."

"I told her to just say it if something was wrong, but she said that true understanding doesn't require words. Then, one time, we had an argument; she deleted all my contact information, and when I went to find her, she ignored me."

"I thought we had already broken up. Then, after about six or seven years, she suddenly sent me a message asking if I knew I was wrong after such a long cold war. She said if I coaxed her, she would get back together with me. That was when I realized she had never started a new relationship."

Zhuge Qianxing's face was filled with helplessness; even Zhuge Ni was seeing her father show this expression for the first time.

In her memory, no matter what happened, Zhuge Qianxing always appeared calm and unperturbed.

"Mr. Zhuge, what were you doing at that time?" Guo Qin couldn't help but gossip.

Zhuge Qianxing's expression turned strange as he looked at Zhuge Ni and said.

"At that time, Ni Ni had just been born, and I was holding the baby."

Ye Lin: "......"

Guo Qin: "......"

Zhuge Ni: "......"

The three of them didn't know what to say for a moment. If they called Su Chengxin difficult, she had actually remained chaste for Zhuge Qianxing; who among normal people could imagine someone holding a grudge for six or seven years?

As for what happened later, even if Zhuge Qianxing didn't say it, they could roughly guess.

It was no wonder things had turned out this way; Su Chengxin already looked down on Ye Lin for being a Forbidden Spell Caster, and with this connection to Zhuge Qianxing, she was even less likely to admit him.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

Zhuge Qianxing put his glasses back on and returned to his calm and composed self. He first looked at Zhuge Ni.

"Ni Ni, with your strength and talent, you should be able to enter the Supreme Academy. There is no need for you to refuse because of me; the Supreme Academy is indeed the top academy in Great Xia."

"Okay." Zhuge Ni nodded obediently.

"As for Ye Lin, the only best choice left for you is Great Xia Academy," Zhuge Qianxing sighed and said.

Zhuge Ni glanced sideways at Ye Lin, her eyes carrying a hint of pity.

Although Ye Lin had defeated her and even obtained the title of top scorer in the Qingcheng college entrance exam, Ye Lin still could not be mentioned in the same breath as her.

It was nothing more than a few results obtained by overdrawing his future. After entering the Supreme Academy, her, Zhuge Ni's, future would only be more brilliant and dazzling.

Although she had lost to Ye Lin, Zhuge Ni still hadn't changed her opinion of him. That cowardly act of Ye Lin abandoning her to face the Dragon-Blooded Giant Beast alone while he turned and fled was something she could never let go of.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Ni remembered Ling Ye again. Why didn't that guy take the college entrance exam? Could it be that he went to another city?

But it didn't matter. Someone as outstanding as Ling Ye would definitely appear in the Supreme Academy. A flash of heat crossed Zhuge Ni's beautiful eyes.

Perhaps once she reached the Supreme Academy, she would be able to see Ling Ye!

"It's fine, Teacher. Great Xia Academy isn't bad either." Ye Lin was quite open-minded. He had lived in the slums for over a decade; no matter how bad Great Xia Academy was, it had to be better than the slums of Qingcheng, right?

"Then you two should both go and prepare. The people from the admissions office should be here soon."

Just as Zhuge Qianxing finished speaking, the wooden gate of the small courtyard was knocked upon.

Before Zhuge Qianxing could speak, the door was pushed open, and Su Chengxin walked in with Yun Guanlou.

Having just heard Zhuge Qianxing finish his story about Su Chengxin, seeing the person in question made the expressions of Ye Lin and the others quite colorful.

Su Chengxin didn't notice anything wrong. She walked straight toward Zhuge Ni, then took out a gilded admission letter from an exquisite leather folder, handed it to Zhuge Ni, and gave a gentle smile as she said.

"Student Zhuge Ni, on behalf of the Supreme Academy, I formally extend an invitation to you. I hope you will become a member of our Supreme Academy."

"Thank you, Teacher Su."

Zhuge Ni took the admission letter and looked at the gold-stamped characters on it. A bright light flashed in her eyes; the Supreme Academy was so highly regarded even by her father, so it must have its extraordinary aspects.

Holding the Supreme Academy's admission letter, Zhuge Ni waved it in front of Ye Lin as if showing off.

In fact, that was indeed what she was thinking.

Something Ye Lin tried his hardest to strive for but couldn't get had been obtained by her; how was this not a victory?

"Alright, then I'll be going first. Remember to come to the academy to report." Su Chengxin smiled faintly, didn't even glance at Zhuge Qianxing, and turned to leave.

Before Yun Guanlou left, he made a throat-slitting gesture toward Ye Lin before following Su Chengxin away.

Ye Lin's expression remained as usual, and he narrowed his eyes slightly.

No sooner had Su Chengxin left than a massive crowd of people arrived. Leading them was a man with a majestic, dragon-like stride. Gao Zhenyu, the principal of Qingcheng High School, and a large group of reporters and photographers followed behind the man.

"Ye Lin, come over quickly. This is our Qingcheng City Lord, Hu Weng!" Gao Zhenyu hurriedly introduced him.

"Student Ye Lin, hello. The top scorer truly has an extraordinary temperament." Hu Weng extended his large hand, and the photographers behind him hurriedly took a close-up shot upon seeing this.

Ye Lin did not move, but instead frowned in confusion.

"Principal, what is this for?"

"The City Lord has come to award you the top scorer's prize. The prize money alone is five million!" Gao Zhenyu whispered.

Upon hearing this, Ye Lin's brow instantly smoothed out, his face beamed with joy, and he excitedly grabbed Hu Weng's hand.

"Oh my! So it's City Lord Hu. I've long admired your name, long admired your name. Truly, hearing about you a hundred times is not as good as seeing you once!"