Chapter Fifty: The Frog and the Prince

  Wen Ze and the other two easily found Ji Su under the main stage of the playground. Mu Shan was standing aside with a few people, either with his hands in his pockets or leaning against the wall, kicking pebbles occasionally, all with a smile on their faces as if watching a show. Gu Wenyan wore a black coat with fine workmanship, a pair of straight and fitting trousers, and shiny leather shoes. Although it was unknown what brand they were, he looked simple yet completely different from his classmates, exuding a sunny and handsome aura.

  When Wen Ze walked close behind Ji Su, he just heard Gu Wenyan say: "Ji Su, you are mine, and no one can change this!"

  Ji Su has become much stronger after these few days of tempering, compared to that day on the rooftop. She was originally a gentle and magnanimous person, if it wasn't for the sudden and intense shock she received, her mind would not have been in such disarray, and she wouldn't have been like a startled bird, unsure of what to do. Now that she has seen through Gu Wen Yuan's true nature, hearing him say such things doesn't faze her at all. She says coldly: "Gu Wen Yuan, I already told you earlier, don't come bothering me again from now on. I am who I am, Ji Su, and in the past I didn't belong to anyone, nor will I in the future!"

  Applause erupted, and Wen Xuan calmly walked to the front of Ji Su, smiling: "Well said, some people don't learn from history well, thinking that this world is still a slave society, always wanting to be masters, saying 'you are mine' and 'I am yours', do you know that buying and selling people is against the law?"

  Ji Su saw Wen Chen appear, hastily taking a step towards him, unable to conceal the surprise on his face: "How did you come?" Is it every time he's wronged that he appears? Suddenly, a strange feeling surged up in his heart, as if a lump of honey had been molded into the shape of his heart, and when water was poured in and gently swirled, the shadows of two people would appear inside, sweet and sour, making his entire chest feel slightly tender.

  Xu Ya grabbed Ji Su's hand and sneered: "History is no good, law is no good, are you a cultural ignoramus plus a legal fool? Being stupid is not a big deal, but if you don't study culture diligently, even with a fortune of 100 million, won't you end up begging for food on the streets?" No wonder they say that having a good partner is crucial! Wen Chen partnering with Xu Ya is simply infuriating!

  Ji Su suddenly burst out laughing, remembering the first day of school when Wen Qian said that Meng Ke had a reputation in Fentou Alley at the age of seven. From being dismissive back then to their current close relationship, looking back on this period of time felt like a dream.

  To thoroughly understand a person, you must walk alongside them to truly see clearly.

  Mu Shan and others saw Liu Zhihe following Wen Qian, their faces all showing a look of surprise, clearly not expecting them to be together. Gu Wenyan had long known that Wen Qian and Xu Ya were sharp-tongued and quick-witted, so he just hummed and didn't speak. Mu Shan led the group in surrounding them, but before Mu Shan could say anything, Hou Qiang suddenly jumped out and pointed at Wen Qian, cursing: "How is it you again, Wen Qian? You little brat are tired of living, huh? Be careful or I'll get someone to beat you to death!"

  He's surprisingly still recognizable, the guy he had picked out and punched earlier. He deliberately annoys him, turning to ask Liu Zhihe: "Who is this dark-skinned guy who looks like an African? With such a big mouth, is he the prince of Ethiopia?"

  Liu Zhi and Pangpang's head shook, laughing: "This guy is called Hou Qiang, relying on his old man being the district chief of Huashan District, loves to bully girls, a standard scumbag!"

  Hou Qiang suddenly became angry and rushed up to grab Liu Zhihe's collar, scolding: "Liu Baozi, say it again, who are you calling a human waste?"

  Liu Zhihe's face didn't change color, still smiling as he stared at him and said: "You!"

  Hou Qiang was infuriated by his attitude and was about to take action when Bai Huan called out: "Hei Hou, wait!"

  Hou Qiang turned his head, his dark face full of anger: "Lao Bai, don't block me, whoever blocks me will be in trouble!"

  Bai Huan walked up and used some force to pull Hou Qiang's hand away, pulling him a few steps back and saying in a low voice: "Are you crazy? Liu Tianlai is notorious for being protective of his son, nicknamed 'Mad Dog', why are you still provoking him? Didn't Uncle Hou warn you not to stir up trouble recently?" He had a good relationship with Hou Qiang, that's why he intervened to prevent him from acting impulsively. To put it simply, this matter was a conflict between Gu Wenyan and Wen Jie, they didn't need to be at the forefront and fight to the death.

  Hou Qiang only then remembered that two days ago, his old man had specifically instructed him not to cause trouble outside. These young masters were not really foolish and knew that there was some change in the city. Combining what Mu Shan said earlier, it's likely that his father is going to take another step up. If something were to happen at this time and fall into the hands of a competitor, although it may not be useful, it would still cause unnecessary trouble.

  Liu Zhihe adjusted his collar and continued to introduce, as if nothing was wrong: "This is Bai Huan, his father is Vice Mayor Bai Changqian. Don't be fooled by his good looks, he's actually a scoundrel just like Hou Qiang. The two of them have been together for years, who knows how many girls they've messed with... their reputation at Minghua Middle School has long been notorious..."

  Bai Huan and Hou Qiang turned their heads at the same time, Bai Huan's long face was gentle, but his temper was not much better than Mu Shan. He picked up a brick from the ground and walked over, sneering: "Say it again?"

  This was what Hou Qiang had asked earlier, and Liu Zhihe didn't hesitate at all, immediately repeating it again. This time, Bai Huan asked again, and even Ji Su was sweating for him, looking anxiously at Wen Chen with a nervous expression. But Wen Chen had an calm expression, standing on the side without any intention of speaking.

  Liu Zhihe patted his forehead and shouted: "Smash, smash here! If you don't smash it, I'll be your grandson!"

  It was about time to stop, so Wen Qing and Mu Shan Shan stepped forward and pulled the two apart. Wen Qing didn't want things to get out of hand and affect the main event, while Mu Shan Shan and others had been taught a lesson by Wen Qing several times before and no longer had any intention of messing with him at school. Everyone took turns speaking up, saying a few harsh words was enough, anyway this feud would be settled sooner or later, there was plenty of time to slowly take revenge.

  Liu Zhi wiped the sweat quietly and whispered, "I was so scared of you, I thought you were going to make a move just now, which made me learn your tone of speech for nothing and take such a big risk."

  He smiled and said, "Didn't I say it when we came? We mainly talk about reason..."

  "Bullshit! Is that what you call talking sense? If I had a brick in my hand earlier, I would have smashed it on your head!"

  Gu Wenyan coughed lightly, drawing everyone's attention to himself. With a self-satisfied expression, he pointed at Ji Su and said: "Wen Cheng, do you know what happened in her family? Do you know how big of a deal this is? I'm willing to help her because it's for her own good. You only know how to be brave and fierce, but actually, you're harming her, do you know that?"

  As soon as he heard this, Wen Jian understood why Gu Wenyan had come to find Ji Su. It seemed that last night's events hadn't reached Mu Zechen's ears yet, or maybe Mu Zechen knew but hadn't told Gu Wenyan. This guy still thought Ji Zheng had agreed to his conditions and wanted to come to Ji Su's place to show off or humiliate her.

  From the rooftop scene onwards, Gu Wenyan's feelings towards Ji Su have changed from pure possessiveness to wanting to trample her self-esteem and pride step by step until she crawls in front of him, begging and crying.

  Wen Qian's face turned cold as she sneered: "Gu Gongzi, don't bother yourself with her affairs. Since I dare to intervene, I can see it through to the end!"

  Xu Yao nodded her small chest and followed with a statement: "Not bad!"

  Gu Wenyan sneered, "What do you know? You think you're qualified to comment on this? Wen Rong, a frog sitting at the wellhead looking up at the sky thinks that's the whole world. But when it jumps out, it realizes how big the world really is! A prince will always be a prince, and a frog will always be a frog. With your limited vision, do you know that there are some things in this world that someone of your level can never touch, even until death?"

  Wen Cheng took a few steps forward, and Mu Shan and others nervously blocked him in front of Gu Wenyan with a rustling sound. Separated by several hateful gazes, Wen Cheng had never felt that he was so close to Gu Wenyan, close enough to hear each other's breathing.

  "Gu Wenyan, it won't be long before you realize what a huge joke you are today! Do you know how the frog in the story becomes a prince? It's simple, with just one kiss from the princess. The truth will tell you that frogs can become princes and princes can also become frogs. In this world, nothing is impossible."

  Wen Cheng thought of many things from past lives and this life, with regrets, tears, unwillingness, and helplessness. Since he had come to this point, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, he would press forward without hesitation, letting the tragedy of his past life disappear, making this life brilliant. One day, he would trample on these people one by one, strip off their disguises, and listen to their wails.

  He walked back to Ji Su's side with a smile, but his eyes were cold and calm, slightly tilting his face.

  Gu Wenyan and others were all stunned by his actions, staring at Ji Su in disbelief, afraid of missing something. Ji Su also seemed to understand Wen Yan's intention, her crystal-like face was full of blushes, her long eyelashes fluttering, her slender fingers tightly grasping the hem of her clothes, her heartbeat almost jumping out.

  It seemed like an eternity had passed, yet it was only a fleeting moment. Ji Su tiptoed and leaned her head back, gently kissing the warm side of his face!

  Boom!

  The world seemed to have collapsed at this moment, the prince in my dreams transformed into countless figures in the intersection of past and future, finally turning into a warm profile condensed from twinkling stars.