Chapter 7: The Publicized Secret Admirer Incident

.The entire world fell silent. Su Cen didn't know what he had encountered—a deity, a monster, or a terrifying scene akin to "The Grudge." All he knew was that apart from being able to think and having...Chapter Seven: The Revealed Secret Admirer Event

What does the term 'reckless youth' represent Is it a certain young office worker who, while wearing an overcoat and suit on public transportation during scorching summer days, would rather remain fully dressed than loosen his tie or unbutton his shirt to cool down, going so far as to avoid discussing this habit Or is it the restraint felt when faced with a superior's harsh verbal abuse—restraint that ten years ago might have resulted in a punch across their face

Or perhaps it’s about how one used to be excited by fireworks on festive days, yet now walks briskly through crowds celebrating with firecrackers and fireworks while wearing a windbreaker, showing indifference.

And what about the transformation from crying over trivial soap operas in the past to being emotionally drained by life's challenges today Or feeling cold towards romantic relationships where people break up at dawn due to fading interest, turning away with disdain after leaving money behind for those who apply lip gloss and give flirtatious glances

The phrase 'reckless youth' carries a magical yet cursed power. Whenever it’s mentioned, it signifies the melancholic end of an era, as we lose our sharp edges, suppress our desires, and blur our dreams. When this term is used to celebrate past glory and legends, it's often at the expense of our aging.

In the irreversible flow of time, we gradually grow old, both in body and mind.

However, for Su Cen, feeling nostalgic about reckless youth doesn't necessarily mean he is growing old. Instead, he is beginning to build his own version of 'reckless youth,' a period not worth remembering but one that can be redefined as a time of glory.

No.1 High School always has endless topics and daily events that either make hearts race or ache. In this circle where academic achievement reigns supreme, family background is esteemed, and gossip fuels life, after the initial phase of insider exploration, information gathering extends to other classes, upper and lower grades.

What constitutes a highly focused topic Beauty certainly does. Just like in events such as ChinaJoy, World Expos, or Olympics where beauty serves as an attraction point, beauties from various classes and grades are gradually discovered. Their daily routines, the people they interact with, and their routes become focal points of attention.

When Xiao Yunyun appeared at the doorway of Class 5, Grade 1, hesitantly asking a boy to pass on a message saying, "Please call Su Can for me," it caused quite a stir.

Witnesses to the Coca-Cola incident were few, and many people still held a skeptical attitude. However, now when the class beauty of Class 3, Xiao Yunyun, really appeared at the door and specifically requested to see Su Can, this moment made everyone in Class 5 suddenly realize that there might actually be some truth to rumors.

At this moment, Su Can was sitting with Xue Yiyang on their own seats, mingling well with the boys and girls around them. It would have been a pity if Xue Yiyang didn't study public relations in the future but instead went into fighter aircraft maintenance, because at least the former wouldn’t result in criminal accidents; he could still do quite well.

Chen Lingshan had also joined their group. The main reason why she managed to talk to Su Can was due to the interconnected circles in No. 1 High School. After the confrontation incident during class, more people began approaching Xue Yiyang and Su Can; Chen Lingshan and her clique were among them. She herself was an open-minded girl who soon integrated into their circle but appeared much closer to Xue Yiyang, occasionally teasing Su Can with a reserved demeanor.

To Chen Lingshan, Su Can truly captivated her attention and piqued her interest.

And that perfect curve of Chen Lingshan's lovely face, as well as those eyes that seemed to be filled with starry constellations, would occasionally stir a faint sense of unease in Su Can’s heart about the distant past.

Just when Chen Lingshan noticed Su Can’s heated gaze, causing her cheeks to blush slightly, someone suddenly gave him a hard pat on his shoulder: "Hey, there's a beauty looking for you!"

The group in the classroom immediately scattered, revealing the view. Xiao Yunyun stood at the doorway, wearing a pink and cute long-sleeved T-shirt and slim-fitting denim pants that accentuated her slender waist, graceful as a butterfly.

"Is there something you need" Su Cen approached Xiao Yunyun and gave her a faint smile.

A chorus of strange cries came from behind him. Unable to ignore this, Xiao Yunyun's face subtly flushed red as she looked straight into Su Cen’s bright eyes, "Nothing... My birthday is in a week, I want to invite you to my birthday party... Will you come"

Can it be The daughter of the Urban Planning Office Director Xiao Fei, who had been at loggerheads with his uncle, actually invited him to her birthday

Su Cen tidied up his thoughts, "Hmm, do your parents know about this"

Xiao Yunyun nodded, "Yeah, they'll be glad that you're going to be invited. They really hope to see you; after all, the impression you left last time... was very deep."

Su Cen felt relieved. After his uncle became acting director, he had underestimated him. If Xiao Fei becoming the director would cause problems for Zeng Quanming, then his uncle's position as director meant things were completely different now. Before, both of them fought fiercely because they were on equal footing and the same side. Only people with similar status would feel envious and antagonistic towards each other, but once someone is far superior to you, they will only look up to and obey you. His uncle was much more broad-minded than Xiao Fei, so it seems that Xiao Fei's fears of being targeted didn't come true. That’s why he changed his opinion about Su Cen and altered his attitude towards Zeng Quanming.

However, this could be an opportunity as well; after all, his uncle still had a way to go before officially becoming the city construction director, with Xiao Fei now under him. If they were to develop bad relations and secretly sabotage each other when Uncle reaches the top, it would not only hurt their work but also affect Su Cen's progress. It might be better for him to take charge and help resolve the conflict so that Xiao Fei can support his uncle.

"Sure, I will definitely come. And... thank you for your invitation, as well as the coke last time."

When Xiao Yunyun blinked her bright eyes, she said, "Coca-Cola... Do you like it Otherwise, I can bring one to you every PE class."

The PE classes of Class 3 and Class 5 overlapped. When Xiao Yunyun mentioned this, Su Can was startled. If she brought him a drink in every PE class, what kind of relationship would they be considered to have How would others perceive her

Seeing Su Can's shock, Xiao Yunyun giggled, with a smile that was very enchanting. "I was just joking around!" Then, as she ran out, she turned back and said, "So we’re agreed then! I want a birthday gift from you too!"

The next few days saw the sudden outbreak of an absolute bombshell.

It turned out that Su Can, who was currently being pursued by Class 3's class beauty Xiao Yunyun and was in vogue as a result, had once harbored feelings for Chen Lingshan!

This wasn't really news to those who had encountered Su Can during the summer break. But Xue Yi Yang looked at him with a pitiful expression, wishing that he would help him out. During the holiday, he had casually mentioned this to Chen Lingshan; one, because there was no chance of him and Su Can interacting further, and two, he just wanted to reminisce about their carefree youth back then. He sure as hell didn't know that Su Can would end up in the same class at First High!

Once the news spread around, people tended to pick out certain parts of it while ignoring others. For example, in regards to the sentence "Su Can used to have feelings for Chen Lingshan," the word "used to" disappeared somewhere along the line...iately plunged Mao’s confidence into a bottomless pit.After Mao Xiaoshi's fleeting hope faded in his eyes, Su Cen smiled. “You can’t beat him not because your skills are insufficient, but because you...