School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert

This fellow had been staring at Chen Zihan, his eyes practically glued to her, and his mouth almost drooling.

"Xiaoyan, you are pretty too," Chen Zihan glanced at Yang Xiaoyan.

With a giggle, Yang Xiaoyan said, "Of course, I'm a beauty that outshines the flowers and the moon, but still, I can't compare to you."

"Don't say that," Chen Zihan sighed.

"By the way, have you really chosen to be with Jiang Xiaoliang?" Yang Xiaoyan asked curiously.

"Yeah!" Chen Zihan nodded helplessly and said, "At this point, it has to be this way. Otherwise, I have no other choice."

Yang Xiaoyan frowned and said, "Weren't you and Xiao Han getting along well? How come suddenly..."

"Reality is such!" Chen Zihan said with a laugh, "Even the most perfect love, the most genuine emotions, cannot withstand the ravages of reality..."

"Alright, I understand," Yang Xiaoyan nodded.

Chen Zihan sighed and then said, "Let's not talk about it in the future."

"Don't worry," Yang Xiaoyan nodded and said, "I heard that Xiao Han won't be coming today."

"Is that so??" Chen Zihan sounded a bit disappointed upon hearing this but then showed a hint of relief.

Her disappointment was because she wouldn't see Xiao Han, and her relief was that it was probably for the best that he didn't come. Otherwise, seeing Jiang Xiaoliang propose publicly today, she guessed that given Xiao Han's temperament, the scene would definitely be chaotic.

Just then, music started playing at the event.

A male student from their former senior year class three took the microphone and spoke with a deeply affectionate voice, "Time flies, and it's already golden autumn in August... A year has flashed by. How fast, when I think back to this time last year..."

The young man's voice was somewhat tear-jerking.

Many girls at the venue were discreetly wiping away tears. That affectionate voice truly stirred up many memories in people's hearts.

At that moment, the young man's voice took a turn and said, "But we have grown a year older, become a bit more mature."

"Now, may I invite our class advisor, Teacher Liu Jinmei, to say a few words," the young man said.

There was a burst of eager applause.

Everyone turned to look at Liu Jinmei. They used to hate this woman to the bone and were very averse to her strictness. But now, they were extremely grateful to her and deeply moved.

"Teacher Liu, Teacher Liu!" the crowd called out in unison.

Unable to refuse out of courtesy, Liu Jinmei walked over and took the microphone, saying, "Students, it's so good to see all of you today. I am very thankful to you all."

The crowd was momentarily stunned, then they burst into laughter.

Liu Jinmei spoke with deep emotion, "It's only been a year, I thought much more time had passed. A teacher is always a teacher, but you are no longer yourselves. A teacher must stand by their teaching post for a lifetime while each of you will have your own different futures..."

Liu Jinmei let out all her heartfelt emotions.

This was a speech, but also a lesson.

Liu Jinmei realized that she had never before had students listen so quietly to her class as they were doing now. Therefore, Liu Jinmei seemed very passionate and her speech was intense and moving.

"In my life, I have taught two students who make me the proudest. The first is Xiao Han!" Liu Jinmei was unaware of the conflict and hatred between Jiang Xiaoliang and Xiao Han, so she spoke naturally without considering much.

As she spoke, Jiang Xiaoliang's expression darkened. Mentioning Xiao Han in front of Chen Zihan and praising him in front of so many people was like a slap to his own face. Therefore, Jiang Xiaoliang looked very grim.

"He showed me that life always holds the unknown," Liu Jinmei smiled and said, "As long as one is not dead, there will always be a chance for a comeback."

"And who is the other person?" the young man beside her asked curiously.

"The other is Jiang Xiaoliang!" Liu Jinmei looked at Jiang Xiaoliang and continued, "Even though he's a rich second generation, he never gave up on trying to study hard. He has always been proving through his actions that he's an exceptional rich second generation."

After hearing this, Jiang Xiaoliang's expression eased and he regained his composure.

All eyes turned toward Jiang Xiaoliang.

This guy, Jiang Xiaoliang, was indeed a rich second generation, and a formidable one at that. Generally, rich second generations were prodigal sons who grew up in wealthy families, where everything was handed to them on a silver platter. Who among them, living in such affluence, would willingly study hard? It was natural for them to indulge in pleasures.

But Jiang Xiaoliang was different; he had studied hard in high school. Now in college, he continued the effort. It was said that after graduating from college, he was going to start taking over the family business. He would enter the Jiang Group and then take over his father's position.

Jiang Xiaoliang's father was the chairman of the Jiang Group, holding the most significant influence within the company. Now, the Jiang Group was venturing into the real estate industry, booming in the provincial city. Once that property development finished, the Jiang Group's wealth was expected to increase significantly.

Liu Jinmei said a lot, and when she finally put down the phone, many saw tears welling up in her eyes.

After Liu Jinmei finished speaking, everyone began to dance. Those who brought girlfriends pulled their hands to start dancing, and those who didn't brought female classmates along for a dance. In short, many people in the hall began to dance gracefully.

Jiang Xiaoliang walked up to Chen Zihan and said very gentlemanly, "Zi Han, on such a beautiful night, let us dance together."

"Wow, so romantic," someone exclaimed.

"Zi Han, say yes to him. The first dance tonight, you should give it to him," another voice cheered.

Many girls egged her on from the side.

Chen Zihan glanced at Jiang Xiaoliang and, to be honest, she had no feelings for him whatsoever. However, she had to be with him. Since accepting the check from the Jiang family, Chen Zihan had acknowledged her fate; she was destined to marry into the Jiang Family and become Jiang Xiaoliang's wife, living that affluent life.

While many women yearned for such a life, Chen Zihan did not. She didn't want to be with someone she didn't like. But she had to face reality, to face this miserable destiny. She had to honestly spend her days with a man she did not love.

Fate plays such tricks on people.

"Hmm," Chen Zihan murmured her assent softly.

Sometimes, fate doesn't allow you to choose. So, all she could do was nod in agreement.

"That's great!" Jiang Xiaoliang was overjoyed. He hurriedly stepped forward, took Chen Zihan's hand and gently guided her into the dance floor.

There was no dance pool here, but any place where people danced could be a dance floor. As the saying goes, where there's a heart, there's the Maldives. Jiang Xiaoliang gently linked arms with Chen Zihan, and once they entered the dance floor, they danced gracefully.

Chen Zihan had practiced various modern dances in the United States, and Jiang Xiaoliang had been exposed to dancing from a young age, so for them, dancing was a piece of cake.

The two entered the dance floor, resembling the prince and princess from a fairy tale. Many eyes were upon them. Handsome male and beautiful female—it was a couple many envied. Many a girl cast longing glances at Jiang Xiaoliang, and just as many boys harbored tender feelings for Chen Zihan. Alas, beautiful people were meant to marry the wealthy – it seemed the only perfect ending. Otherwise, if a beauty married a poor man, many would sneer.

Such are the times, where poverty is scorned but not prostitution.

Chen Zihan danced exquisitely, and with Jiang Xiaoliang's accompaniment, she appeared all the more ethereally beautiful. The spotlight on her made her seem like a swan dancing gracefully.

Jiang Xiaoliang, looking at Chen Zihan, felt elated and couldn't resist saying, "Zi Han, you're so beautiful!"

"Thank you!" Chen Zihan replied politely.

"No need to be so polite!" Jiang Xiaoliang smiled and said, "You're my fiancée; there's no need for such formality between us, is there?"

"Hmm," Chen Zihan nodded.

The dance came to an end.

Suddenly, all the lights in the venue went out.

Before anyone could exclaim, a spotlight descended from above, shining on Jiang Xiaoliang and Chen Zihan.

All eyes naturally fell upon the two of them.

"This..." someone started.

"Is he going to propose now?" another whispered.

"Wow, so romantic!" others marveled.

The crowd gasped in surprise.

Chen Zihan, looking at Jiang Xiaoliang, wasn't surprised about the proposal; the news had already been leaked. Of course, the so-called surprise was only for someone's sake. If it was from someone you liked, it would indeed be a surprise, but if it was someone you disliked, it would turn into shock.

Chen Zihan managed a smile before asking, "Xiaoliang, what are you doing?"

"Zi Han..." Suddenly, Jiang Xiaoliang slowly knelt on one knee and said earnestly, "The Buddha said that five hundred glances in past lives earn one passing moment in this life. If that's true, then I am willing to use all the time of my next life, the life after that, even the life after that one, just to meet and know and love you again! When you're happy, I find myself laughing too; when you're sad, my heart aches even more than yours. I love the way you smile so much, I just wish I could cherish it forever. Zi Han, will you marry me? I will make sure you're always happy and joyful!"

The crowd roared...

The entire place was abuzz.

"Marry him, marry him, marry him..." almost everyone started chanting in unison. A wave of cheers and excitement swept through the crowd.

At that moment, when the hall was filled with festivity, suddenly, the entrance door opened and two people walked in. Xiao Han was dressed in a white sport outfit, looking exceptionally handsome, energetic and full of vigor. Li Dapang followed behind in a black work suit and a tie around his neck, looking quite smart as he strolled in behind Xiao Han.

It was unclear whether it was intentional or not,

but the spotlight that had been on Jiang Xiaoliang and Chen Zihan suddenly shifted to the entrance. Under the intense focus of the light, both Xiao Han and Li Dapang looked quite dashing. Li Dapang intentionally sucked in his belly, and his face was covered in a layer of foundation, which made him look significantly more handsome.