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Chapter 40: Such a Date Could Never Happen in a Light Novel

Chapter 40: Such a Date Could Never Happen in a Light Novel

It wasn’t until the prep bell for the first afternoon class rang that Dubian Che and Kiyono Lin prepared to return to the school building.

The moment they stepped out of the clubroom, Dubian Che instinctively commented on how hot it was.

The late May sun seemed to be laying the groundwork for the upcoming rainy season, intent on evaporating all the moisture on the ground into the clouds.

"In this weather, if Jiutiao hadn’t installed air conditioning in the clubroom, sitting on those metal chairs for too long would definitely make your butt sweat."

Dubian Che glanced at Kiyono Lin, who remained silent, and deliberately made a comment that would disgust a pretty girl.

"I wonder if they have sweat-proof underwear in Tokyo. You’re a local, Kiyono, do you know?"

On the landing between the staircases, Kiyono Lin stopped in her tracks, turned around, and glared at Dubian Che, saying with a smirk,

"I’ve decided, after the midterms, I’m going to have you wear a skirt in the clubroom, so Mr. Dubian can find out for himself if he sweats."

Three steps below, Dubian Che flashed a provocative smile.

"Kiyono, I’ll have you wear an extremely risqué maid outfit in the clubroom."

"I really appreciate your ambition and courage," Kiyono Lin said, then smiled contentedly.

Her posture and expression were infuriating.

But... as he looked at her nearly perfect figure curves, besides her flat chest, Dubian Che imagined her blushing cheeks as she would wear a maid outfit out of embarrassment.

During this brief distraction, Kiyono Lin’s slender, fair hand suddenly grabbed his shirt collar: "From your look and expression, I feel like I’m being treated in a very sleazy way inside your mind."

"You’re too self-absorbed," said Dubian Che, stepping ahead to go past her. "I was thinking about calculus formulas."

"Lies. And to think you can have such a lewd expression while thinking about math problems, that’s classic you, Mr. Dubian."

"If you already knew it was a lie, why add that last part?"

"I just wanted to taunt you."

"Kiyono really is honest."

"Thank you, but that’s just basic for me as a person, no need for praise."

Faced with such a Kiyono Lin, even the destined-to-be-great Dubian Che could only surrender.

Because of the delay on the way, Dubian Che entered the classroom along with the Japanese language teacher. The teacher didn’t say much, even smiled warmly at Dubian Che.

This was the treatment for the third-ranked student in the grade, apart from the Human Observation Department, he, Dubian Che, was the elite of the entire Goda High School.

In a light novel, he would be the fulfilled among the fulfilled, the unrivaled leader in the class.

These were his self-perceptions, meant to boost his confidence. Please do not take them seriously.

If he wasn’t good-looking enough, he would be nothing more than a country boy bookworm in the eyes of others.

Harboring a grand ambition as if surveying his own domain, Dubian Che returned to his seat, took out his textbook, and a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil, and attentively began the class.

From this day on, the entire first year’s enthusiasm for learning was unprecedented.

According to what Dubian Che heard from Kunii Shuichi, even now with midterm exams looming, a first-year member of the baseball team with a talent for baseball gave up training to engross himself in study.

And during lunch and after school, the Wind Instrument Club’s practice noise quieted down with several girls temporarily putting aside their training.

After all, Dubian Che was a handsome young man who most girls were more than happy to ride behind on a bicycle for a breeze along the riverbank.

Under such an atmosphere, the only ones still enjoying their days leisurely throughout the first year were Kiyono Lin and Jiutiao Meijie.

One continued to read literary classics, the other kept criticizing the entertainment habits of contemporary youth, with not a single manga, light novel, or game in the clubroom to her liking.

After learning about these two from Dubian Che, the male students felt both angry and motivated, even more committed to their studies.

As for Dubian Che’s end, among the girls interested in him, the ones with poor academics had nearly given up, leaving only those originally with strong grades still pushing on.

Because he was already top of the class and worked so incredibly hard, reviewing English vocabulary while eating was the least of his efforts.

Dubian Che was indeed diligent, but in reality, he didn’t spend that much time on midterms.

For example, during meals, the notebook in his hand was actually about the nineteen tenses and six personal pronouns of Spanish.

"What do you want to do after you get first place, Dubian?" Saito Keisuke asked him.

"Nothing."

"Eh! Why not! You’re the guy most likely to come first. It’s such a great opportunity!" Kunii Shuichi exclaimed incredulously.

"My goal is to become a ’Tokyo Handsome Guy’. I only do what I should, and advancing academically is what I should be focusing on right now."

Neither Kunii Shuichi nor Saito Keisuke could understand his pursuit, muttering things like, "But that’s Kiyono Lin," "Miss Jiutiao of the Jiutiao Family," "Only an idiot would do nothing."

Of course, Dubian Che was no idiot, he had simply developed a habit of working quietly and not boasting until successful.

Last Friday, he turned in his 5000-word self-critique, which he didn’t know what to reflect on, and Xiaoquan Aonai didn’t mention anything more about the midterm exam.

It was unclear whether the school was pleased with the affair, hoping to use this momentum to take first place in the tri-school competition, or if it trusted the abilities of Kiyono Lin, Jiutiao Meijie, and Dubian Che and decided not to interfere any further.

After school, he continued to stay in the activity room until the setting sun turned the whole room gold.

Before leaving, he asked Kiyono Lin, "Do you have any reference books for learning Spanish?"

Kiyono Lin, who had been reading "After the Spring Equinox," thought for a bit before replying, "Ambidex’s ’Spanish Grammar and Vocabulary.’"

"Thank you."

"No problem."

With this mindset, he didn’t care about losing face by learning from an enemy; he felt secure in his destined greatness. Without any resistance, Dubian Che asked Kiyono Lin anything he didn’t understand.

Kiyono Lin truly lived up to her intelligence score of 8, as so far, no question had stumped her. She was indeed beyond the level of a "genius" or a "scholar."

Dubian Che glanced at Jiutiao Meijie, who was so bored that she was nearly asleep.

This woman also possessed an intelligence score of 8. He couldn’t underestimate her; it was very possible that she had been monitoring him and his parents all this time.

He had to be certain before making a move against the Jiutiao family.

"Hey, Dubian, I’m bored." Perhaps sensing Dubian Che’s gaze, Jiutiao Meijie opened her eyes on the luxurious sofa.

"I can think of no other forms of entertainment that Miss Jiutiao hasn’t already tried," Dubian Che said helplessly.

Jiutiao Meijie was silent for a while, then suddenly burst into laughter as if she had thought of something amusing, "Let’s go on a date tomorrow. I’ve never tried it; it might be fun."

"Date?!"

"Tomorrow morning at ten, I’ll pick you up from your place."

Dubian Che’s expression changed.

Jiutiao Meijie laughed heartily, "Look at your tense little face. But I didn’t expect you to actually do a morning workout broadcast, so silly."

Dubian Che didn’t want to discuss this and changed the subject, "I need to study on my day off; I don’t have time to play with you."

"Aren’t we boyfriend and girlfriend? A date is necessary, right?" Jiutiao Meijie turned over and laid on the couch as she spoke.

Dubian Che could see her fair skin and collarbones at the neckline of her shirt.

But everything about this woman disgusted him.

"Weren’t we already broken up in the equipment room?" Dubian Che said.

When this topic came up, Dubian Che remembered Yuzao Haomei, a "good woman" who got things done for money. Up to now, the system had not prompted that the sign-in had stopped.

"Broken up? I never said that," Jiutiao Meijie said with a smirk.

"No matter what, I need to study. You heard just now; I’m busy learning Spanish," Dubian Che felt very impatient.

Jiutiao Meijie’s expression turned cold, "Do you think I’m asking for your opinion?"

"... Alright," Dubian Che took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to kick her in the face.

"By the way," Jiutiao Meijie revealed a devilish smile, "if you don’t make me happy on our date, I’ll punish you by making you fight Shizuru, this time in the ring without any weapons. How about that, Dubian? Isn’t Miss Jiutiao so loving to help you limit Shizuru’s strongest firearms?"

"A date, huh? Then I might as well go," suddenly, Kiyono Lin, who had been reading, spoke up.

Jiutiao Meijie said playfully, "This is a matter between us lovers; are you trying to be the third wheel?"

"Lovers?" Kiyono Lin smiled ambiguously, "My recent research subject is to make Mr. Dubian fall in love with me. For me, it’s just a good chance to show jealousy."

How persistent can you be... Dubian Che was speechless.

Kiyono Lin had a series of theories on love; just how many related movies or books had she read!

"Falling in love with you?" Jiutiao Meijie scoffed, "Impossible. Dubian likes me the most, right, Dubian?"

Lying down, Jiutiao Meijie childishly kicked her legs clad in knee-high socks up and down, gently slapping the soft sofa.

"..." If Kiyono Lin weren’t here, Dubian Che could say any damned thing, but for now, he remained silent.

Kiyono Lin laughed lightly, "It seems it’s not as you say, Mr. Dubian still loves me more."

"I don’t love either of you," Dubian Che honestly told the two beauties who could attract any man.

After hearing this, Kiyono Lin casually flipped her hair that had fallen in front of her chest, whereas Jiutiao Meijie’s cold gaze lingered on Dubian Che for a long time.

Then, she suddenly beamed a radiant smile, "I’m really looking forward to tomorrow’s date."

"I really just want to study," Dubian Che struggled to say.

Unfortunately, no one was listening to him.

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