Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 177: Chapter 165: Milk Makes You Taller

Luo Qianqian had not expected that her studying with friends at school would be criticized as a waste of school resources. She heard this accusation from her deskmate.

”Qianqian, you study at school in the evening?” Qian Yuling looked into Luo Qianqian’s eyes hesitantly, and Luo Qianqian, puzzled, nodded.

”Yes, I don’t feel like studying at home.” She couldn’t say it was because she needed to tutor, could she?

”You even turn on the lights and waste chalk in the classroom?” Qian Yuling said with some hesitation, ”Wang Wei said that it’s all paid for with class funds, and that you shouldn’t waste the class resources like that.”

Luo Qianqian understood upon hearing this; it was Wang Wei stirring up trouble again. She looked at Wang Wei with a hint of cold indifference. She wasn’t going to bother with him, but he had to bring trouble to her doorstep?

It just so happened that this period was Xiu Xian’s class. Luo Qianqian saw that the bell had rung, so she raised her hand and stood up, ”Teacher? I heard that the money for the electricity to light the lamps and the money for chalk come out of our class funds?”

Xiu Xian frowned. He was also aware of this issue because a report had been sent directly to the office, and Xiu Xian was irritated by it.

”Who said that? Aren’t you in compulsory education? Isn’t your class fund used to buy your rewards?” Xiu Xian’s gaze was cold as he swept over Wang Wei, and seeing the panic on his face, he knew what this was all about. ”Moreover, do you think your little class fund could cover the electricity bill? With only five yuan per person, totaling just over a hundred yuan, by that logic, you would also owe water bills, sanitation fees, and wear and tear fees for desks. Do you think minors can spread rumors without consequences?”

”So, did everyone get that clear? Staying a few extra minutes in school doesn’t cost anyone money, so there’s no need for those strange looks. If you’re talking about taking advantage of the five yuan savings, even if it happened, what of it?” Luo Qianqian scoffed and produced fifty yuan, ”If anyone feels I have wasted his class fund, go ahead, take this. I, Luo Qianqian, will repay tenfold.” She then fixed a steely gaze on Wang Wei.

Wang Wei’s face went pale, ”Why are you looking at me?”

”Why I’m looking at you, you know well yourself. Come get it if you want, or don’t wait too long.” After a cold snort, Luo Qianqian sat down.

Qian Yuling’s face turned red, ”I’m sorry, Qianqian. I misunderstood you.”

”It’s okay.” Luo Qianqian waved it off. But this matter wouldn’t end here; Wang Wei had been spreading rumors time and again. Did he think she was Hello Kitty?

Pei Yuhao watched Luo Qianqian confidently lay down fifty yuan, admiration on his face. Truly worthy of being called ’Master’, he thought, ”Teacher, shall we put a detailed use of our class funds on display in the classroom in the future? This might prevent such incidents. Luo Qianqian has been dragged into controversies too many times. I really wonder who holds a grudge against her?” As he said this, his gaze, icy cold, shifted to Wang Wei.

”That’s a good idea. We should have a detailed list. Life committee, Wang Wei and Zheng Dami, you handle the class funds. Remember, for every expenditure, you must keep the receipts to avoid such issues in the future.” Pulling out one hundred and fifty yuan, Xiu Xian placed them in front of Zheng Dami.

”Yes.” Zheng Dami nodded and carefully put the money into his pencil case.

”If such rumors arise again, I’ll have to trace their origin. Spreading rumors that trouble other students can lead to disciplinary action,” Xiu Xian warned, scanning the entire class. Wang Wei felt that gaze linger on him, which greatly frightened him.

”Alright, let’s proceed with the class.” Xiu Xian then pushed the matter aside, giving Wang Wei one last chance. Luo Qianqian was well aware of this, so she didn’t continue to pursue the matter, her face indifferent as she looked at Wang Wei.

”Qianqian, how did you manage to anger that little spiteful mouth?” Li Qi came over and grabbed Luo Qianqian’s hand as soon as class ended, ”He has been like this since you arrived at this school; don’t you find it annoying?”

”Perhaps I accidentally stirred up a hornet’s nest?” Luo Qianqian grimaced with a bitter smile.

”Don’t even mention it. Just now, I went to the bathroom, and guess what I heard?” Pei Yuhao sat down furiously, ”That guy was telling his friends ’flies don’t sting a seamless egg, why do I talk about her and not others? It shows she has issues herself.’ Do you think this guy is sick or what?”

”I do have issues,” Luo Qianqian blinked, ”Always being nonchalant was my mistake; it seems you have to be a bit cruel to be respected.”

”It’s purely jealousy. They just can’t stand seeing Qianqian, young yet an academic ace,” Li Qi said indignantly, ”Even I, as the class representative, am not jealous, okay?”

Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes. Speaking of ruining someone through public opinion, Wang Wei’s family owns a newspaper, and they know how to manipulate public opinion, no doubt. However, she had an even more formidable person on her side— the widely known Yhan Miyuan. Luo Yanran, as Luo Qianqian’s fourth brother with a huge fan base, could easily destroy someone, but Luo Qianqian didn’t want to go down that route.

She had people who could back her up. There was Bai Yixian who had once kidnapped her, and even Bai Yizhu, who was young yet had followers much older than himself. There was no need to involve the Luo family; that alone was enough to give Wang Wei a hard time.

But Luo Qianqian didn’t want to take such actions. He was just a middle school student after all, and he hadn’t caused any real harm; she didn’t regard him highly enough to bother. She thought of it as entertainment aside from her studies.

Luo Qianqian sneered internally. If it had been her past life, she would surely have been afraid of such people—rumors can really destroy a person easily. But with so much support behind her this time around, why would she be afraid? Let’s take it slow—who’s afraid of whom?

”Qianqian, your laugh is kind of scary.” Li Qi shook Luo Qianqian’s arm, prompting her to realize it and flash a smile.

”No worries. If he keeps it up, I’ll show him why the master’s surname is Pei,” Pei Yuhao narrowed his eyes.

”That expression doesn’t suit you,” Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes again, ”When you have nothing else to do, do your homework and circle the things you don’t understand.”

”Oh right, here you go.” Pei Yutian took out two bottles from his seat, ”This one is good for the throat, and this is milk, good for growth.” After explaining, Pei Yutian looked terrified as Luo Qianqian lunged towards him, claws out.

”Throat care is one thing, milk is another, but why did you have to mention growth?” Li Qi quickly pulled Pei Yutian away.

”Bro, didn’t you say that mentioning growth would make Luo Qianqian happy?” Pei Yutian glared resentfully at Pei Yuhao.

”But I didn’t say you should blurt it out,” Pei Yuhao spread his hands, quickly disassociating himself.

”Pei Yuhao, you seem quite energetic today,” Xia Qi said softly, ”How about you go buy everyone’s water today?” Saying this, she slapped down two coins. Pei Yutian also hurriedly took out two coins, Shen Yan hesitated but then took out five yuan and gave back one. Luo Qianqian slapped down two coins too, Li Qi not wanting to be outdone, exchanged two coins with Luo Qianqian.

”Why should I?” Pei Yuhao looked at the coins on the table, a crestfallen expression on his face, ”I was just being nice, look at Qianqian, she’s so short...” then seeing Luo Qianqian’s glare, he shrank his neck, ”Okay, I’ll go, no need for favoritism here.”