Beauty and the Beasts

Bai Qingqing was feeling incredibly anxious when someone suddenly called out to her softly.

“Bai Qingqing!” Zhang Xin reached out in her direction while holding a ballpoint pen.

Stunned, Bai Qingqing looked down at her own table. Wasn’t that her pen?

Zhang Xin smiled and said, “You dropped your pen.”

“Ah!” It really was hers.

Since Zhang Xin’s arm couldn’t stretch out far enough, Tang Li moved over to grab the pen and pass it to Bai Qingqing.

“Zhang Xin’s so nice to you, and your boyfriend’s so cool and handsome. Between the two of them, who would you choose?” Tang Li moved closer to Bai Qingqing and whispered, glancing at Zhang Xin as she did so.

Knowing that they were talking about him, Zhang Xin placed a hand under his chin and smiled as he waited for Bai Qingqing’s reaction.

Bai Qingqing wasn’t in the mood to reply to Tang Li, much less look at Zhang Xin. She replied half-heartedly, “Curtis.”

“Curtis? Is that his name?” Tang Li said with a wow. “Okay. He doesn’t seem like a student. He must already be working. He gives you money to spend, right?”

Bai Qingqing forcefully flicked a finger against Tang Li’s forehead. “Focus on the TV!”

Zhang Xin couldn’t hear what they were saying, but from the way Tang Li’s lips moved, he could vaguely make out the word “money”. His brows immediately furrowed.

Money was something he had plenty of. With some girls, he only wanted to play with them and would use money to keep them by his side; and when he was tired of them, he would simply drop them. But he didn’t want to have that sort of relationship with Bai Qingqing.

Bai Qingqing didn’t respond, causing Zhang Xin to heave a sigh of relief. She wouldn’t be the type to sell her soul for money, right?

Wang Cuiniu had been paying attention to Zhang Xin. Upon seeing this, she gritted her teeth tightly as her face twisted up in anger.

Another swimming event was about to begin. Everyone in the class simultaneously became quiet as Muir was also taking part in this event.

Bai Qingqing quietly prayed for Muir to swim more slowly this time. Please don’t perform so outstandingly every time.

The form teacher shook his head and critiqued Muir’s performance from earlier. “That wasn’t his best. He wasted time when entering the water and reaching the finish line. The long-distance swimming events are where he truly shines.”

Bai Qingqing’s heart thumped. She was a little afraid to face reality now.

A student who was on good terms with the form teacher asked curiously, “What’s the longest distance swimming event he’s ever taken part in? How much faster was he than the second place?”

The form teacher was very satisfied with this question. He took out his phone, found the relevant news article, and read out with gusto, “On the XX of XX, in the 1,000m swimming event, the gold medal undoubtedly went to China’s dark horse, Muir, who won by leaving the silver medalist more than half the distance behind.

“It can be said that as long as Muir’s there, there’s no competition for the gold medal. Athletes can only do their best to fight for the silver medal…

“In the end, the editor confesses, ‘Muir, I want to have your children!'”

Even the last line was read out in a serious tone by the form teacher, causing the class to instantly erupt into fits of laughter.

“Hahaha…”

“Muir, I want to have your children too.”

The corners of Bai Qingqing’s mouth twitched as she discreetly rubbed her belly. Would I get beaten to death if I told everyone that I’ve had Muir’s children before? she thought.

Another event was about to start. This time, the students were no longer nervous. Everyone was cheering wildly, with the girls being more excited than the guys.

Bai Qingqing gave up after hearing the enthusiasm of the whole school.

Muir had already caused a frenzy. No matter how much she prayed, she was just deceiving herself and others. Sigh!

Apart from the relay and diving events, there were a total of 21 men’s swimming events. 21 gold medals were won.