Chapter 37: The Sinister Plan

  Entering the third year of junior high school was completely different from the previous two years, because there were many students with good grades in this class, so the learning atmosphere was very strong. Of course, there were exceptions, Ji Xin'an always thought that Zou Ze was already very smart, but when she saw Yao Wenhuang's learning attitude, her weak little heart was hit hard.

  His grades were second in the class, but he had never seen him bring books back home. His homework was always finished at school, and if it wasn't finished, he just didn't do it. The teacher had looked for him several times, but afterwards, he still did whatever he wanted. Ji Xin'an thought that if she hadn't had the ability to memorize everything after one glance, she would have been the first reborn person to die of shame.

  After spending a few days together, I found that Yao Wenhao is a relatively strong-willed person, or rather, he has some masculine chauvinism. Unlike Zou Ze, he doesn't listen to others' opinions, and once he makes up his mind, he won't change it because of someone else's opinion. So, he often gives people a sense of oppression, making them feel that he is not easy to get along with.

  Although they are not close friends, as ordinary classmates, their relationship can be described as harmonious.

  While Ji Xin'an was surprised by his excellence, Yao Wen-hao was secretly observing her. What he heard from Shi Lin were all negative comments, while what he heard from Yao Yao was only her helplessness and inability to control the situation. Yao Wen-hao wasn't someone who liked to listen to rumors; he didn't want to understand Ji Xin'an through other people's mouths, but rather wanted to see for himself.

  But when he really got in touch with her, he was surprised by her excellence. He had always been complacent about his own intelligence, and just attending classes every day could achieve the current results. However, when he saw that Ji Xin'an didn't even listen to classes every day, he truly understood Yu Yao's feeling of powerlessness.

  Moreover, she is not the kind of bookworm she imagined herself to be. She knows a lot and often gives people a fresh feeling when chatting, easily bringing them into her world.

  After only a few days of contact, Yao Wenhao understood why Zou Ze didn't like Yu Yao, who was his childhood friend and equally excellent. It was because Ji Xin'an was such a special girl that she would unknowingly attract your attention.

  But the more excellent and special Ji Xin'an is, the more worried Yao Wenhuang becomes. Such a girl can be liked by anyone, but only Zou Ze cannot. He knows what kind of person Yu Yao is, once she has made up her mind, no one can change it, this can be seen from the fact that she clearly knew Zou Ze likes Ji Xin'an but still insisted on skipping grades to be with him.

  Yao Wenhao felt that things couldn't go on like this, he had to help his sister, but no matter how long he thought about it, he couldn't come up with a solution. Watching the two of them become more and more in sync, Yao Wenhao became even more anxious.

  On this day, Yao Wen-hao alone invited Shi Lin out. He knew that she was the friend Yao-yao cared about most besides himself, so he found her to help him.

  Xilin arrived at the coffee shop he mentioned, and found only Yao Wenhao sitting there alone, somewhat surprised. "Huangzi, why are you here by yourself? Hasn't Yaya arrived yet?"

  "I have a name, call me by it." This was the title he hated the most, because he didn't like that fewer and fewer people were calling him by it, but some childhood friends couldn't get used to changing it for the time being.

  "Oh, I see." Shelly was startled by her loud voice and replied dazedly.

  "I just called you out today, what would you like to drink?" Yao Wenhuo put down the cup in his hand.

  "Did you just call me? Why?" Sherry looked at him in confusion.

  "Because of what was said today, I don't want Yao Yao to know." Yao Wen Hao's face was cold, and he didn't seem to be in a good mood.

  "Alright, don't worry, I won't tell Yaoyao." Shilin sat down, although she didn't quite understand, but she knew that Yao Wenhao wouldn't harm Yaoyao, so she was still at ease.

  "We grew up together since childhood, you are Yaoyao's best friend, and I have always treated her as my own sister. It can be said that we are the people who understand her best in this world, even more than her parents. The current situation, no need for me to say, I asked you out just to think of a way together, to make Zou Ze not like Ji Xianan anymore, or give up on her. As long as this happens, Yaoyao will have an opportunity, and it's only meaningful if she skips to junior high school." Yao Wenhao said his purpose for coming here.

  "This problem I have also thought about it, but saying it is easy, doing it is not that easy." Shilin listened and not only didn't feel disgusted, instead she seriously thought about it.

  "I also know it's not easy, otherwise I wouldn't have asked you to come out. But this matter must be resolved before Yao Yao starts junior high school." Yao Wen Hua sighed helplessly, he was doing something like this for the first time too, but for Yao Yao, anything was worth it.

  The two fell silent, each lost in their own thoughts, until the liquid in their cups had cooled down. It was then that Shilin spoke up, "I think it's unlikely for Zou Ze to dislike Ji Xin'an. The only way he'd give up is if Ji Xin'an found someone she liked. But Ji Xin'an is so excellent, what kind of person could make her fall deeply in love?"

  Yao Wenhao listened and bowed his head in contemplation for a moment, then suddenly raised his head to look at Shi Lin, "What if that person was me?"

  "What? What do you mean?" Shilin was taken aback.

  "What I mean is, I'll go after her and make her like me." Yao Wen-Hao raised the corner of his mouth in a sly smile. "I admit she's excellent and special, but I also think I'm quite excellent myself. If I really went after her, I should have some chance of winning her over."

  "This method is feasible, but isn't it a bit......" Sherry said halfway, and the second half of the sentence couldn't be spoken.

  "Is it too sinister? I know this is unfair to Ji Xian, but for Yao Yao's sake, I can only wrong her." Yao Wen Hua thought of the girl who always wore a sunny smile, and if this succeeded, the harm to her would be too great. But for his own dear sister, he could only sacrifice her.

  "Yao Yao would definitely not agree if she knew." Shilin was still a bit worried.

  "So I'm telling you, don't let her know about what we're discussing today. This matter is only known to you, me, heaven and earth. No matter whether it succeeds or not in the future, keep it buried in your belly." Yao Wenhuo seriously warned Shi Lin, he wasn't afraid of others knowing, nor was he afraid of Ji Xin'an knowing, but he was afraid that Yu Yao would find out and think that he, who had always been considered her older brother, was such a sinister person. He didn't know how he would face her then.

  "I can, is there anything I can help with?" The devil in Shilin's heart finally defeated the angel, and for her best friend, she finally compromised.

  "Tell me everything you know about Ji Xin'an, don't leave out a single thing." Yao Wenhuo wanted to learn more about Ji Xin'an from Shi Lin.

  Then Shilin told all the things she knew that Jixinan liked and what he was doing now.

  "How can she do so many things by herself every day?" Yao Wen Hua listened to her narrative and felt quite incredulous, really couldn't think of what kind of energy was supporting that thin body of Ji Xin An to do so many things.

  "Yes, I and Yaya were also like that when we just found out, but now Yaya is trying to prove herself by doing the same thing with her every day, exhausting herself." Shilin's eyes showed a worried expression.

  "But which one of these is her favorite? I feel like she's learning everything, but none of them are her true love." Yao Wenhuo thought for a moment and felt that she was just experiencing life, with each thing being just an attempt.

  "She had mentioned to Yu Yao before that she wanted to take the military academy exam and become a professional soldier. If she wasn't joking, then this was her favorite thing. She could skip piano practice, dance class, or even school, but her morning and evening training would never be interrupted." Shilin thought for a moment before saying this with certainty.

  "Every day she goes to Rong Yi's place for training, how did she get to know Rong Yi? Was it Zou Ze who introduced her?" Yao Wen Hua listened to all this and felt that not only did he not understand her, but instead became even more confused, feeling that her figure was shrouded in a layer of fog.

  "She's gone, I don't know how, Aunt Rong never said, but I'm sure it wasn't Zou Ze, because Zou Ze didn't even know she was there." Shilin didn't think back this time.

  "Are you sure Zou Ze doesn't know?" Yao Wenhuo's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

  "Definitely." Shelly nodded.

  Yao Wenhao lowered his head and stopped talking, probably thinking about something. Shi Lin also understood not to disturb him and just quietly looked at him. In fact, Shi Lin had always envied Yu Yao for having such a brother who would do anything good for her without hesitation, no matter what method was used, as long as it was what she liked. If there was someone like that to care for her, even if it meant living a few years less, it would be worth it.

  "What are you looking at?" Yao Wen-hao raised his head and saw that Shi Lin was staring at him, she didn't seem to have heard what he said, so he waved his hand in front of her.

  "Oh, nothing." Shelly came back to her senses, her face involuntarily flushing slightly.

  However, Yao Wenhao didn't have time to notice her and was still thinking about the plan just now. "Tomorrow morning I'll go with you guys to Rong Aunt's place."

  "Good." Shilin agreed without hesitation.

  "Let's go back first." Yao Wen-hao settled the bill and they walked out one after the other.

  "Yao Wenhao." Just as he was about to walk out the door, Shi Lin suddenly called out to him.

  Yao Wenhao turned around and looked at Shi Lin, "What's wrong, is there something else?"

  Xilin smiled and shook her head, "Yaoyao is really lucky to have a brother like you."

  Yao Wenhao smiled lightly after hearing this, "She's also very fortunate to have a friend like you."

  "Do you really think so?" Shilin heard her say that about herself and couldn't help but feel a warmth in her heart.

  "Of course, how many true friends can one have in this lifetime?" Yao Wenhao said with emotion.

  Xilin was even more delighted, with a smile on her face as bright as a blooming flower.