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Chapter 67 – The Cold and Lonely Top Student VS The School Bully Little Wolf Dog (16)
So, when Mu Jin came to school the next day, he noticed that Qi Changfeng had already cut his hair. The long bangs that used to cover his eyes were gone, leaving behind a neat short hair.
Sharp eyebrows and eyes were exposed, and he still had the same handsome appearance. Sword-like eyebrows, tiger-like eyes, a high and straight nose, and his light-colored lips pressed tightly while looking at Mu Jin, his deep eyes resembling whirlpools.
Being stared at like this by his lover, Mu Jin couldn’t help but blush. In his mind, he wondered why Qi Changfeng suddenly cut his hair; could it be because he had praised him for looking good before?
Laughing to himself about Qi Changfeng’s mysterious ways, Mu Jin didn’t show it on the surface but couldn’t help casting several secretive glances at him.
Qi Changfeng was more than willing to attract Mu Jin’s attention. Seeing Mu Jin blushing, his mood instantly brightened, and a noticeable curve appeared on his lips. However, he didn’t notice the audible gasps from several girls around him due to his shallow smile.
The appearance of the divine realm naturally had its advantages, so even though Qi Changfeng couldn’t completely replicate the appearance of a divine soul, he was enough to become the center of attention for everyone.
At this moment, he wasn’t just attracting Mu Jin’s attention. Numerous girls around blushed while looking at him, and groups of two or three whispered to each other.
Despite the changes, the long years of being classmates allowed them to recognize each other through various means, even if appearances altered. However, Qi Changfeng’s transformation was so significant that many couldn’t believe the attention-grabbing face hidden under his bangs. It’s no wonder that many girls were gazing at Qi Changfeng with infatuation; after all, his face might be several times more handsome than the school heartthrob, Gu Xiucheng.
Gu Xiucheng’s appearance seemed gentle and refined, giving off a noble son vibe, while Qi Changfeng’s eyes and eyebrows had a bit more sharpness, making him seem less approachable.
His previously annoying gloomy temperament was just a change in appearance; unexpectedly, it turned into an irresistible charm.
However, for the teenager, others’ thoughts didn’t concern him; he cared only about Mu Jin. Seeing that he captured Mu Jin’s gaze, Qi Changfeng felt a sense of satisfaction.
But this satisfaction didn’t last long because during the break, a large group of people still surrounded Mu Jin, and Qi Changfeng still wasn’t the only one by Xiao Jin’s side.
What made him even more annoyed was that he noticed today, not only was his supposed group of brothers around Mu Jin, but even girls started hovering around him, repeatedly passing by his desk. This made Qi Changfeng feel particularly irritated.
The teenager felt that his crush was too excellent, radiating light and heat at all times, attracting others’ attention. Even that troublesome Bai Lingling couldn’t resist.
Speaking of which, this transfer student Bai Lingling was known as the school flower, as Qi Changfeng had heard. But he distinctly remembered someone saying that Bai Lingling had a boyfriend. So why was this woman always lingering near Mu Jin’s seat, seemingly trying to get closer to him?
Thinking back to when he heard Mu Jin and his little brothers joking, someone had thought that Mu Jin liked Bai Lingling.
Qi Changfeng didn’t believe that rumors came out of thin air. Even though Mu Jin denied it at the time, perhaps Xiao Jin did have some different thoughts about Bai Lingling in his heart, causing others to speculate.
Thinking about this, a touch of gloom flashed in the teenager’s eyes. However, he didn’t notice that the real target of those girls was actually himself. Passing by Mu Jin’s side multiple times was just because Mu Jin’s seat was right behind him.
With Mu Jin in his heart, Qi Changfeng’s attention was no longer fully focused on studying. After all, paying attention in class was just a habit for him.
Even without the teacher lecturing, the teenager could effortlessly learn these knowledge points and quickly find solutions to problems.
So, he simply focused most of his attention on Mu Jin. The more he cared, the more worried he became, even feeling a bit paranoid, as if everyone around him was coveting his beloved teenager.
When school was over, Qi Changfeng arrived at the intersection early, waiting for Mu Jin. However, he didn’t expect that this time he would be greeted not by Mu Jin but by an unexpected guest.
A black car stopped in front of him, and a middle-aged man in a well-dressed suit stepped out of the car.
As soon as the man saw Qi Changfeng, he immediately showed a kind smile and said, “Child, how have you been? You may not remember me; I am your father.”
Qi Changfeng furrowed his brow upon hearing this. In fact, he recognized the man in front of him. Although the man had left the family when he was still in diapers, he had seen Gu Liang’s face in photos.
Moreover, this man is the one who drove his mother insane, so how could he not recognize him? Faced with this so-called father, he didn’t want any interaction and turned directly to leave.
However, Gu Liang, having purposely sought him out, was not ready to give up easily. Seeing this, he quickly stopped Qi Changfeng and said, “Changfeng, I know it was Dad’s fault back then.”
“I don’t know what your mother has told you all these years, but the decision to divorce was a result of our mutual agreement. I don’t regret separating from your mother at that time, but I regret not being part of your childhood. I hope you can give me a chance to make amends!”
At this point, the man wiped his eyes, looking genuinely sorrowful. “I don’t know if you’ve heard of Shengheng Group; I am the chairman of Shengheng Group. If you’re willing, I can offer you a better life. I hope you can give me a chance to make up for the regrets of the past!”
Turning his head, Qi Changfeng saw Gu Liang’s sincere expression, but his gaze became colder. No matter how eloquent the man’s words were, he didn’t miss the calculating glint in his eyes.
Gu Liang was a businessman who liked to put everything on the table, a lesson his mother had emphasized to him since childhood. He didn’t believe in sudden repentance and familial affection. If the man didn’t need something urgent from him, he wouldn’t believe that Gu Liang would come without reason.
Feeling that this matter was not as simple as it appeared, Qi Changfeng didn’t want to get more involved. He didn’t reply, just hurriedly left the scene.
Seeing Qi Changfeng’s retreating figure, Gu Liang frowned. Although he felt displeased with the lack of response, he considered that the first meeting would likely be met with resistance. He decided to come back another time.
Instinctively rubbing his painful left kidney, Gu Liang’s eyes darkened. It seemed he needed to find a way to deal with his almost unfamiliar son as soon as possible.
On the other side, Mu Jin had already arrived while Qi Changfeng and Gu Liang were in the middle of their conversation. With 003 by his side, although the system often lost track of his lover, monitoring others was easy.
Effortlessly learning about the identity of the man next to Qi Changfeng and thinking about the reason behind Gu Liang’s search, Mu Jin narrowed his eyes dangerously.
His lover’s character in this world was always calm, even cold. Thinking about the original plot where Qi Changfeng didn’t fall for the man’s schemes, it was only because later events allowed the man to take advantage while Qi Changfeng was unconscious.
Nevertheless, Mu Jin wasn’t planning to let his guard down. He knew Gu Liang wouldn’t give up easily. It seemed that for some time, he needed to stay close to his lover.
At this moment, Qi Changfeng was walking briskly while thinking about Mu Jin. Wondering if Xiao Jin would be waiting for him at their agreed meeting place, or if he would be angry and return home if he didn’t find him there.
Regardless, he had to leave just now.
After turning a few corners and confirming that no one was following him, the young man sighed in relief. Thinking that he would go back to the intersection later to see if Xiao Jin was waiting, he didn’t expect to be tapped on the shoulder after a while.
Turning around, he saw a pouting Mu Jin. The latter exclaimed loudly, “Qi Changfeng, why didn’t you wait for me? Do you know I was looking for you everywhere!”
Seeing Mu Jin, Qi Changfeng’s heart finally warmed. He showed a faint smile and whispered, “There was something sudden, and I was just about to come find you.”
“Really?” Mu Jin suspiciously looked at Qi Changfeng several times. Then, grabbing the collar of Qi Changfeng’s clothes, he pretended to swing his fist menacingly, saying, “Something’s not right. I feel like you’re hiding something from me.”
Seeing Mu Jin’s fierce appearance, Qi Changfeng suddenly thought of a newborn cub. Even though it was a fierce beast, it still had a cute and adorable side.
Knowing that Mu Jin was just teasing him, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Just as he was about to comfort the person next to him, a scream from not far away interrupted them.
“Mu Jin, what are you doing?” Bai Lingling was standing nearby, glaring at Mu Jin and loudly accusing him, “I thought you haven’t been bullying people recently. I never expected you to be so despicable, ambushing and trying to hit people after school. What did Mr. Qi do to offend you!”
As she spoke, she tried to approach Mu Jin.
However, before Bai Lingling’s hand could touch him, Mu Jin had already been pulled into Qi Changfeng’s arms.
It was this woman again, deliberately running to Mu Jin to attract his attention.
A certain person, blinded by jealousy, felt that this was clearly a scheme to take Mu Jin away from him.