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"Thank you Uncle." Feng Yan thanked the man.
Chen Tianmin nodded. "Congratulations again!"
The young man gave a gentle smile while he watched the car disappear from his view.
It's 8:34 in the morning, he decided to go and empty his locker first. The ceremony will start at exactly 9:25. Feng Yan wore his usual gentle expression and went in the school.
"Isn't that Feng Yan?"
"Yeah! He was sent by a car! And it seems expensive!"
"Isn't he an orphan? Can he afford such car?"
"Are you dumb? He might have hooked with a rich woman!"
"That's possible. Not to mention women, he could even seduce a man if he wants to haha!"
"Aiyo~ Never thought he's this kind of a person. I suppose he had a great night!"
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Feng Yan heard it all. However, he didn't react. Each person is entitled with their own opinion. He just doesn't like the fact that they assumed his personality just with that simple situation.
Sighing, he sped up.
The hallways are filled with students and their parents. This made him envious. He came alone, and later, he'll go to the stage alone. Sometimes, he wonders, how does it feel to have parents? Is it fulfilling to have someone you could rely on?
"Classmate Feng! Where's your parents?" A voice asked.
Feng Yan saw that it was his classmate who asked that. She transfered at the middle of the school year. She's not aware of his circumstances.
Another girl slapped her shoulder and whispered something. Then the girl smiled apologetically.
He gave her an assuring expression and went to empty his locker. He placed all his things inside a paper bag. While doing this, he saw a necklace with a red gem connected to it.
He stiffened.
Feng Yan had forgotten the existence of this necklace. Looking around, he quickly stuffed it inside his pocket while trying to calm his racing heart.
The necklace was a part of his past. The past that he had tried so hard to forget and run away from.
"Classmate Feng! Let's go. It's starting soon!"
Feng Yan flinched. "Okay I'll come after a while."
Wiping his cold sweat, Feng Yan closed his locker and took three deep inhales. "It's okay Feng Yan. No one will know. No one will." He calmed himself down.
Fixing his uniform, he went to the venue.
The graduation ceremony started. Feng Yan kept quiet.
When he went to receive his award for being the top student, they all applauded. Giving him envious looks, the students with their parents clapped loudly.
They don't know, this top student is also envious of them.
He delivered his speech that he wrote. It's a simple, encouraging and positive speech. Feng Yan doesn't want to pressure his classmates with a speech that tells them to work harder.
Soon after, the graduation ended.
Feng Yan held his diploma and recommendation letter. The recommendation leter was for a scholarship in Jingshu Martial High School. This is why he worked hard to maintain his flawless grades.
Jingshu Martial High School is supported by the Jingshu Provincial Government and also the Martial Association. Which means that they could provide a lot of resources to nurture young cultivators.
However it's very hard to enter this school. There's academic examination and physical examination. Moreover, the competition in it is very tight and tense. That's why the students in this school aren't afraid to fight.
Feng Yan could save himself some energy with the recommendation later. It secures him a spot without needing to participate in the examination. It will also help him apply for the scholarship.
He took a picture of his diploma and posted it in weibo. Of course, he's proud of this achievement. It didn't even take long before numerous comments appeared.
After that, they all went inside their classroom for the briefing. Tomorrow is the awakening of their martial spirit and it will be held at the city auditorium. It is still the school's responsibility to organize them even if they've graduated.
The briefing went on. And at the last part, they started bidding their goodlucks. Some even started crying. Their adviser took the opportunity to announce the graduation party later at 6 PM.
It seems like they rented a place for them.
Upon hearing that, Feng Yan felt something weird. He felt some chills on his back. As if his body is giving him a warning. "It's happening again.", he mumbled.
For unknown reasons, his instincts are trustworthy. He had always believed his instincts which made him escape awkward and dangerous situations. However, this time, the feeling is stronger.
As if something gruesome will happen if he goes to that party.
"Are you going Classmate Feng?" the secretary asked. His name is Lu Jiao.
He shook his head and explained, "I still have to film a product review. It's necessary. Just please relay to those who come that I'm congratulating them."
Lu Jiao frowned. "But a lot of us will come! You're the class president. Can you reconsider it?"
"I'm really sorry." Feng Yan said almost instantly. "I suggest that you don't go too."
Alter all, they had spent some time together while doing some paperworks for their class. He should give him a warning.
"Is there a way for me to convince you?"
"Unfortunately no—" Feng Yan didn't manage to finish his sentence when a loud laugh resounded in the classroom, taking everybody's attention.
It sounded mocking.
He easily recognized the owner of the voice. It came from Lin Yi, the second placer in their grade level. He had always been number two since Feng Yan appeared.
"Lu Jiao, quit trying. Don't you see? Feng Yan despises us."
"Huh?" A lot of them said in confusion.
"What are you trying to say Lin Yi?" Lu Jiao asked. "He had never despised us! Don't sow discord here. We should maintain a happy atmosphere."
As the topic, it's normal for Feng Yan to speak up. But he didn't. He wanted to listen to Lin Yi's nonsense.
"You know what I mean Lu Jiao." Lin Yi sighed and threw everyone a glance. "Have anybody really succeeded in inviting this person?" He asked.
Nobody answered. No one had.
Lin Yi laughed once again. "See? In his mind, he might be thinking that our invitations are too lowly for him to accept. We have given him lots of attention, but he never gave it back. Girls had given him food, but I've never seen him eat one."
Almost all their classmates nodded. They then glanced at Feng Yan. No matter how hard they tried, they really weren't able to pique his interest.
"He always had this gentle smile and expression every time. Especially when we have examinations. I feel like he had been enjoying seeing us struggle. Every time he would win something, we will clap for him. But his eyes never gave us any new emotion except for being aloof! Who knows, he might be thinking that we're too pathetic since we can't reach what he achieved. "
"Of course, that's just my guess." Lin Yi said. "But whenever we ask him out, he will reject our invitation, making excuses. And yet we're still trying to grab his attention. Don't you think that we're so foolish?"
"This person is famous. He had numerous followers supporting him. Do you think he even put us to his eyes? What could we, normal citizens do for him? Does staying with us benefit this person?"
Feng Yan stopped him. "Is that what you think of me?"
He turned around. They were all nodding except for Lu Jiao.
"Okay. Let's leave it like that."
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