Chapter 98, 2/2

Feng Yi found the counsellor and told him he wanted to change dorms because Shao Chengdong had been speaking poorly of him.

As expected, the counsellor didn’t agree, but Feng Yi was prepared for that.

Later, Feng Yi went to see a professor with accumulated questions.

After answering Feng Yi’s questions, the professor said, “You’re doing very well! However, with your grades, even if you’re short of money, you can apply for a scholarship. There’s no need to work part-time. What did you do over the weekend?”

Feng Yi replied, “Professor, my dad passed away early, and my mum remarried when I was three. My stepfather’s family never wanted me to study. I can go to school thanks to people from my hometown sponsoring me. The person who sponsored me has opened a shop in Shanghai, and I help out on weekends. Don’t worry, my grades won’t suffer.”

The professor assumed Feng Yi went out to work to earn money and even thought about helping him apply for a scholarship.

Unexpectedly, when Feng Yi went out, it was to help his benefactor.

In that case, the professor didn’t stop Feng Yi, just reminding him to focus on studying.

Feng Yi readily agreed and then said, “Professor, she runs a catering business, and weekends are busy for her. I go to help, and I also introduced Lu Haijun to work part-time. This way, it can improve Lu Haijun’s living conditions.” Feng Yi explained Lu Haijun’s situation.

Looking at Lu Haijun’s attire, the professor understood his family background. After listening to Feng Yi, he no longer prevented him from going out, just reminding Feng Yi to study well.

Feng Yi promised and then added, “Professor, I’ve been studying diligently and even made many notes, and I’ve come up with questions for myself!”

Feng Yi showed the professor some notes.

The more the professor looked, the more satisfied he became.

Among the notes Feng Yi showed him were many self-created questions, which were quite good. Maybe he should consider giving Feng Yi’s questions to the students for an exam?

This morning, during the first class, the professor entered the classroom with Feng Yi.

He handed out some blank sheets of paper and asked Feng Yi to write the questions on the blackboard for the students to solve.

Feng Yi gladly complied, copying the questions on the blackboard, while Shao Chengdong scowled.

In the past week, he hadn’t studied much, assuming there wouldn’t be another exam. To his surprise, the professor decided to test them again!

On the contrary, Qiao Ming, who cared about his image, had studied diligently after failing the previous exam.

Although he couldn’t solve all the questions, he managed to get a general idea. He didn’t aim for the top spot; being in the middle was good enough for him.

Unsurprisingly, Shao Chengdong ranked last again this time, receiving a severe scolding from the professor. And this was just the beginning.

Feng Yi didn’t dislike dealing with people; he simply didn’t like unnecessary interactions. If there was a need, he could manage relationships well.

For instance, during his time at the brick factory, he had a good relationship with the transport team.

Now, in school, he has effortlessly gained the favour of professors.

This day, Feng Yi went to see other teachers.

He expressed his admiration for the teachers, discussed academic matters with them, and subtly suggested they consider testing the students in their class.

Some professors found it troublesome, but Feng Yi volunteered to help create the test papers, giving the impression that he wanted the entire class to progress together.

Consequently, that week, one after another, teachers distributed test papers for students to solve.

Coincidentally, Shao Chengdong ranked last each time, repeatedly facing criticism.

This week, Shao Chengdong felt like he was living in hot water, and his gaze towards Feng Yi became increasingly sinister.

Even Lu Haijun started worrying: “Feng Yi, it seems like Shao Chengdong has developed a grudge against you. Be careful in the future.”

“I will,” Feng Yi assured.

He was well aware that Shao Chengdong had developed a grudge against him.

Having figured out Shao Chengdong’s personality, Feng Yi understood that this guy was vindictive and would seek revenge once he felt wronged.

If Shao Chengdong retaliated, Feng Yi could catch him making mistakes.

In fact, he had already sensed that something was off.

Shao Chengdong’s grades were too poor!

After establishing good relations with professors and counsellors, Feng Yi went to check Shao Chengdong’s college entrance exam scores.

Shao Chengdong’s college entrance exam results were not outstanding, but they were enough to secure admission to H University, indicating that his academic performance was not bad.

For someone with decent academic achievements, it was highly unlikely that he would perform so poorly in every exam, even if distracted by various matters.

Feng Yi couldn’t confirm whether Shao Chengdong’s college entrance exam scores were falsified, so he continued to observe him.

The more he observed, the more he felt something was off about Shao Chengdong.

Time passed quickly, and it had already been a month since the start of the semester.

Due to Feng Yi keeping a close eye on Shao Chengdong, the latter was preoccupied and didn’t have the mood to visit the hamburger shop.

After being scorned by Jiang Liyun, he couldn’t face going there anymore.

However, his anger kept growing, and he even contemplated finding someone to beat up Feng Yi and Jiang Liyun!

As a student, he didn’t have many resources to make that happen. But Shao Chengdong found another way.

One evening, he suddenly caused a commotion, claiming that his watch had gone missing.

“My watch is missing!” Shao Chengdong rummaged through his dorm in a frenzy.

Qiao Ming and the others helped Shao Chengdong search, but they couldn’t find the watch.

“My watch is an imported one, worth a thousand yuan!” Shao Chengdong appeared genuinely anxious.

With such an expensive watch missing, Shao Chengdong’s commotion quickly spread even to the neighbouring dormitory.

Feng Yi sat on his bed, looking down at Shao Chengdong with slightly narrowed eyes. He could tell that Shao Chengdong’s anxiety was an act.

Shao Chengdong’s watch probably wasn’t really lost. As for why he claimed it was missing,. Did Shao Chengdong want to frame him?

This reminded Feng Yi of the times when Feng Lao Da and Feng Lao Er stole things and liked to shift the blame onto him. Their expressions were similar.

As expected, Shao Chengdong suggested checking the cabinets of other people in the dorm.

Qiao Ming, who had been worried about Shao Chengdong, immediately spoke up, “Yes, let’s check the cabinets of others!”

Although Qiao Ming had willingly let Shao Chengdong search his cabinet when they were looking for the watch earlier, he hadn’t checked other people’s cabinets.

With Shao Chengdong’s expensive watch missing, it could have been stolen by someone else!

Thinking this way, Qiao Ming even glanced at Lu Haijun.

Lu Haijun seemed to be the one in the most financial need among their peers.

Other students joined in, responding to Shao Chengdong’s suggestion.

Feng Yi found Shao Chengdong’s methods quite naive.

This blatant attempt at framing and shifting blame was obvious to anyone not easily fooled.

However, Shao Chengdong was usually generous and had good popularity among classmates, so many were likely to believe him.

Feng Yi suddenly asked, “Shao Chengdong, did you put your watch in my cabinet to frame me?”

“Feng Yi, what nonsense are you talking about? I’m genuinely worried about my lost watch, and you’re misunderstanding me!” Shao Chengdong claimed.

“Knowing you hate me, framing me seems quite normal, doesn’t it?”

“My cabinet is locked. How could I frame you? Feng Yi, did you steal my watch? Now that you can’t hide it, you’re trying to falsely accuse me!” Shao Chengdong quickly responded.

Qiao Ming also chimed in, “Exactly! Feng Yi, this afternoon, only you and Lu Haijun were in the dorm. Did you steal Shao Chengdong’s watch?”

“Predictable framing,” Feng Yi laughed.

“What framing? Feng Yi, did you steal something and now refuse to admit it?” Qiao Ming charged ahead in front of Shao Chengdong. “You’re obviously poor, working every weekend, yet you dress so well. Who knows where your money comes from?”

Feng Yi said, “Call the counsellor; involve the school.”

Given the circumstances, reporting to the police was an option, but the school likely wanted to avoid such a situation. Reporting to the counsellor would be sufficient.

Anyway, this false accusation could be easily cleared.

Shao Chengdong’s tactics were just too amateurish.

It was now evening, but there were still people around on campus.

Counsellors lived in dormitories on campus, and the school leaders resided in houses allocated by the school, so they were also close to the campus.

Upon hearing about a student losing a watch worth over a thousand yuan, a few people immediately came over.

Feng Yi’s cabinet hadn’t been opened yet, but Shao Chengdong insisted that Feng Yi had stolen his watch.

Qiao Ming continued to support Shao Chengdong, saying, “Feng Yi is very poor, working every weekend, yet he dresses well. Who knows where his money comes from?”

“He’s been targeting Shao Chengdong lately, so it’s not surprising he stole something from him!”

“Fortunately, Shao Chengdong discovered it early; otherwise, if he sold the watch, we wouldn’t have any evidence!”

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The school leaders were unfamiliar with Feng Yi. They had been called over in the late evening, and their mood wasn’t great. Seeing Feng Yi’s eyes, they weren’t particularly friendly either, saying, “Open the wardrobe first and let’s take a look.”

“Sure.” Feng Yi smiled and opened his cabinet.

Inside, neatly stacked, were many clothes recently bought by Jiang Liyun. With the temperature dropping, she had bought him new clothes.

These clothes were taken out, and Shao Chengdong’s watch was found tucked among them.

Shao Chengdong said, “Feng Yi, you really stole my watch!”

Feng Yi laughed. “Shao Chengdong, I’m not short of money. Why would I steal your cheap watch?”

“You’re not short of money? You’re talking nonsense!” Shao Chengdong said.

Feng Yi took out a passbook from one of his old clothes and showed it to the counsellor and school leaders. “I’m not short of money. I have enough for living expenses. I don’t know why you always say I’m broke. This passbook contains my living expenses. I genuinely don’t need to steal a watch.”

In recent years, while being with Jiang Liyun, she would give him pocket money. Initially, when Jiang Liyun didn’t have much money, the amount was relatively small. But as she became wealthier, the money she gave him increased. Combined with extra money when helping her buy things, by the time he graduated from high school, he had saved two thousand yuan.

When Jiang Liyun opened the hamburger shop and needed money, he gave her two thousand. The hamburger shop’s turnover was very high, and after two months, Jiang Liyun had earned a lot. She repaid the borrowed money and, claiming to return the principal with interest, gave him a total of $5,000.

In this passbook, there were a solid five thousand yuan.