Chapter Seventy-Three: Wretch, Slap Her Face!

“I will prove everything with my own strength!” Chen Feng spoke with such certainty, as if he were talking about something trivial. Zheng Qiang was momentarily stunned, sensing the surge of confidence emanating from Chen Feng. He couldn’t help but wonder if this was still the same quiet and unremarkable fat boy as before. Although Zheng Qiang had witnessed Chen Feng’s changes firsthand, today Chen Feng seemed to possess something entirely new—a kind of commanding presence.

Before Zheng Qiang could say anything, Chen Feng stood up and said, “Alright, the exam is about to begin. Let’s go!”

“Oh!” Zheng Qiang replied, still a little dazed.

When the exam papers were handed out, Chen Feng exhaled lightly and began answering questions quickly, deliberately slowing his pace so his handwriting wouldn’t appear too messy, though it still looked rather unattractive. Chen Feng frowned slightly, thinking to himself, “Should I find a calligraphy expert to replicate his handwriting?” That thought flickered briefly in his mind before he dismissed it. Since he hadn’t used calligraphy extraction in yesterday’s exam, it would be troublesome if his handwriting differed between the two days. After considering it, Chen Feng decided not to extract it; poor handwriting didn’t matter as long as he was accurate. He could wait until the college entrance exam to use calligraphy extraction.

When the exam ended, Chen Feng walked out of the examination room feeling relaxed. For him, exams were like a game—utterly effortless. Yet, he was more eager to see how many achievement points he would earn during Monday’s school assembly.

After yesterday, his achievement points had reached three hundred seventy-five. If he was publicly praised in front of the whole school on Monday, he estimated he could gain over a hundred more achievement points. At that point, could he finally extract the full version of the Super Soldier Serum?

“Chen Feng, how did the exam go?” As he left the exam room, Chen Feng noticed Fang Yue waiting for him.

“Don’t worry, the top spot in the grade is basically mine!” Chen Feng patted his chest, speaking carelessly.

“Hmph, some people really are something else. Aren’t you afraid your tongue will get twisted by the wind?” Before Fang Yue could reply, a mocking voice sounded nearby. Chen Feng turned to see several boys sneering.

These guys were from An Ran’s class, and the one speaking was named Zhang Hao—a top student, ranked among the top three in the grade.

Chen Feng frowned slightly. He had no interest in arguing with others. In the end, it all came down to ability, and he never paid attention to idle gossip.

Seeing that Chen Feng ignored him, Zhang Hao felt as if his punch had landed in cotton. He continued, “I heard someone here wants to take the college entrance exam early. Really, have you ever looked in the mirror to see what you’re worth? With your qualifications, you think you can take the exam early?”

“Well, there’s nothing to be done about it. Some people think they’re so amazing—just because they can play basketball, they really think they’re something. Taking the college entrance exam early? I can only laugh.”

“That’s right. Last time, who knows what tricks were used to cheat and get a high score. Hmph, are you planning to cheat on the college entrance exam too?”

“Some people are just so overconfident. I really look down on guys like that!”

Their words were nearly calling out Chen Feng by name. He remained indifferent, but Fang Yue couldn’t take it anymore. After all, Chen Feng was her boyfriend. She turned angrily to face the boys. “What are you saying? If you have the guts, step forward and say it to our faces instead of whispering behind our backs!”

“Oh, can’t hold back any longer? Why doesn’t the guy step forward—why are you the one standing up?” Seeing Fang Yue react, Zhang Hao sneered, continuing his sarcastic tirade. “What, feeling guilty? Cheated last time, and now you’re about to be exposed?”

“You’re lying! Chen Feng didn’t cheat last time!” Fang Yue shouted furiously. “Don’t go around making false accusations!”

“Oh, Fang Yue, listen to yourself. I didn’t even mention Chen Feng’s name—why did you assume I was talking about him?” Zhang Hao mocked, looking at Fang Yue with a cold smile.

“You...” Fang Yue’s face turned crimson with anger, but she was momentarily speechless.

“Forget it, don’t stoop to the level of these nobodies.” Chen Feng gently patted Fang Yue’s shoulder, smiling. “Arguing with them only lowers your standards. Let’s go.”

“Chen Feng, wait, who are you calling nobodies?” Hearing Chen Feng, Zhang Hao shouted angrily.

“Chen Feng, you’re so arrogant, how dare you insult us like that!”

Chen Feng looked at Zhang Hao and shrugged, his face full of mockery. “Who are the nobodies? I never said it was you, so why take it personally?”

Pfft!

Fang Yue burst out laughing, her unhappiness vanishing instantly. Zhang Hao was dumbfounded; he hadn’t expected Chen Feng to turn his own words against him, leaving him speechless.

Ignoring Zhang Hao, Chen Feng took Fang Yue’s hand and was about to leave. Zhang Hao shouted after them, “Chen Feng, wait! Are you feeling guilty? Did you cheat on the exam and now you’re ashamed to stay here?”

Chen Feng turned to look at Zhang Hao, sighed softly, and replied slowly, “Your logic is really interesting. If I ignore you, does that mean I’m guilty? What’s the point of staying here? To use your stupidity and ignorance to highlight my greatness and nobility? I’ve already said, I have no time to waste on nobodies.”

Zhang Hao’s face turned red with rage. Chen Feng called him a nobody again and again, almost making Zhang Hao explode with anger. He shouted furiously, “Chen Feng, I know why you want to take the college entrance exam early. You just want to get An Ran’s attention. Don’t think I don’t see through your little scheme!”

Chen Feng didn’t even turn his head, his complete disregard utterly infuriating Zhang Hao. He shouted, “Fang Yue, I really look down on you. You know Chen Feng likes An Ran, yet you shamelessly cling to him. You’re the biggest disgrace in our school...”

Slap!

Before Zhang Hao had finished, a loud slap echoed through the corridor. Zhang Hao slammed into the wall, stunned by the force of the impact. He opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with white teeth.

“With such a filthy mouth, you need a lesson to realize how little you matter!” No one knew when Chen Feng appeared in front of the boys, his face cold, emanating a hint of menace.

“You...” Everyone was shocked. No one expected Chen Feng to suddenly slap Zhang Hao, and at such speed they couldn’t even react.

“Chen Feng, how dare you start a fight at school? Aren’t you afraid of being punished?” one boy said, trying to sound brave.

“If your mouth is filthy, you deserve to be slapped!” Chen Feng glanced at the student coldly. “Do you want to try?”

“I...” The boy felt a chill run up his spine, sensing a dangerous, beast-like aura in Chen Feng’s gaze, and he was left speechless.

If others insulted him, Chen Feng could laugh it off. But insulting those beside him was unacceptable. Especially since Zhang Hao had called Fang Yue a disgrace—he’d crossed Chen Feng’s line, and Chen Feng had to teach him a lesson.

Still dazed, Zhang Hao was suddenly grabbed by the collar. With a slight exertion, Chen Feng lifted him off the ground and said coldly, “Now, apologize. Immediately.”

“Ugh!” Zhang Hao snapped back to reality. Realizing he’d been slapped and was now hoisted in the air, terror flooded his heart. “Let me down, I—I’ll apologize...”

“Stop!” Just then, a voice sounded by Chen Feng’s ear.

Chen Feng turned and saw An Ran approaching with several girls. Seeing Chen Feng holding Zhang Hao aloft, An Ran frowned tightly and said, “Chen Feng, what are you doing? Put him down immediately!”