Chapter 346: Zhou Chen I s Interrogation
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Initially, she believed that Xia Wan was merely feigning disinterest in Zhou Chen.
Now, however, she realized that Xia Wan genuinely didn’t pay much attention to Zhou Chen. On the contrary, Zhou Chen would occasionally speak ill of Xia Wan in her ear.
Lin Shuang contemplated this seriously and remarked, “In the past, Xia Wan was rather naive. She believed everything others said, and her thoughts were always written on her face. Now, it seems like she’s become more complex.” Song Zhi was left speechless.
Ultimately, Song Zhi couldn’t fathom the reason behind her sudden transformation. She decided to take a nap in the dormitory before heading to class with renewed enthusiasm.
As she reached the classroom, Zhou Chen approached her with a displeased expression.
“I heard you treated Xia Wan to lunch today,” Zhou Chen said, “Did you take her to the second floor for Western food?”
Song Zhi had initially thought Zhou Chen was going to compliment her dress, so his question caught her off guard and instantly dampened her good mood.
She shot an unhappy glare at Zhou Chen and retorted, “Yes, I did take Xia Wan to eat. But what business is it of yours? Since when do you need to know who I treat?”
Zhou Chen found it unbelievable. He stared at Song Zhi in shock, as if her actions had betrayed him.
“Didn’t you used to dislike Xia Wan? Why would you treat her to a meal now? Besides, you’ve never taken me out for Western food. Is our relationship worse than yours with Xia Wan?”
In the past, Song Zhi might have interpreted Zhou Chen’s words as jealousy. However, Zhou Chen’s expressions were so transparent, possibly due to his anxiety.
Song Zhi’s intuition told her that Zhou Chen was more concerned about not being treated to Western food himself.
This only made Song Zhi even more dissatisfied with Zhou Chen. If she wanted to treat Zhou Chen to Western food, she would do so willingly and feel quite pleased about it. However, if Zhou Chen pressured her into it, she’d feel like he was simply asking her for money.
Song Zhi’s face turned cold. “If you want Western food, go and get it yourself.
Don’t you come from a wealthy family? Don’t tell me you can’t even afford
Western food?”
In the past, she had chosen not to argue with Zhou Chen, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t. Zhou Chen was behaving rather spoiled now, and Song Zhi felt that he was overstepping his boundaries.
Despite Zhou Chen being relatively popular with a girl in their class, Song Zhi was no less appealing. Her figure and looks were considered top-notch in their class, and many boys had a crush on her.
After her response, Song Zhi returned to her seat, and many girls in the class kept glancing her way. Some of those close to her approached to inquire about her outfit. Only then did Song Zhi’s mood brighten.
This, she thought, was the reaction she deserved.
When Song Zhi entered the classroom, she found Xia Wan already engrossed in her studies. Zhou Chen’s questioning of Song Zhi had taken place in front of the whole class, and Xia Wan had heard everything.
Xia Wan lowered her head and smiled. She noticed that Zhou Chen appeared even more anxious than before.
Zhou Chen seemed to expect that all the girls should flatter him and be his admirers. However, he had forgotten that Song Zhi was also a proud person and wouldn’t be easily controlled by him.
At that moment, Xia Chen entered the classroom.
Upon seeing Xia Chen, Zhou Chen promptly turned around, intending to return to his seat.
However, Xia Chen intercepted him, blocking his way.
“Zhou Chen, have you forgotten what you said before the basketball game?” Xia Chen inquired. “If you couldn’t outperform me, you agreed to treat the entire class to snacks.”
Zhou Chen’s expression soured. “I was just talking casually back then. Why are you taking it so seriously?”
Xia Chen replied, “I never make promises lightly. If I lost, I would also treat the whole class to snacks. However, I scored more goals than you and blocked more as well.”
“The referee even stated that my performance was superior to yours.”
“As a man, can’t you accept your defeat?”
All the students in the class watched their exchange.
A classmate who was participating in the upcoming basketball game spoke up, “Let me explain. Before Zhou Chen and Xia Chen played basketball, they made an agreement. If one of them didn’t perform as well as the other, they would buy snacks for the entire class after the school year began..”