After Biting the Female Lead, the Vicious Female Supporting Character Turned Alpha [Transmigration] - Chapter 21: 021

Qiao Feixiang and Bai Yeyu’s hearts leaped and their faces paled slightly when they saw the “No. 2” lot in Dai Hongbo’s hand.

They never expected to face St. Lyceum Academy in the very first match. What kind of luck was this?

Qiao Feixiang pulled Dai Hongbo aside. “We need to discuss the order of play.”

The first day’s competition was school against school, with each person answering ten questions. Answering correctly earned one point, while an incorrect answer deducted one point.

Based on previous experience, the lightning-round questions in the city-wide league were tricky. Many lost not because they couldn’t buzz in, but because they buzzed in and answered incorrectly, resulting in negative team scores.

The three from Mingxin Military Affiliated School went to the side to discuss their strategy.

Bai Yeyu said, “St. Lyceum Academy’s order of play should be the same as in previous years, based on academic rankings. Their first player will definitely be Shi Qingfan, the second will be Meng Baichun, and the last will be Jiang Xuenian. If we use a good strategy, we might not necessarily lose.”

Their academic rankings were Bai Yeyu, Dai Hongbo, Qiao Feixiang.

Qiao Feixiang’s face immediately darkened. He gritted his teeth and said, “Are you saying I have to compete against Shi Qingfan?”

Even without what happened on the bus, no one wanted to compete against Shi Qingfan.

There was no point in even competing; they would definitely lose.

It was just a matter of how badly they would lose.

Dai Hongbo only cared about not having to face Shi Qingfan himself. His eyes lit up at Bai Yeyu’s suggestion, and he quickly said, “I think it’s possible! Meng Baichun and Jiang Xuenian’s test scores aren’t as high as mine and Bai Yeyu’s, but they’re a little higher than yours. If Bai Yeyu and I face Meng Baichun and Jiang Xuenian, we have a better chance of winning.”

How could Qiao Feixiang not understand this logic? “But St. Lyceum might not follow the ranking order this time. St. Lyceum used to not care about the order of play because Shi Qingfan was very strong, and the other two were also strong. Meng Baichun and Jiang Xuenian’s scores weren’t even in the top fifteen in our five schools’ overall rankings; Jiang Xuenian was only in the top fifty. What we can think of, the people at St. Lyceum Academy will definitely think of too. I don’t think we should make such a reckless decision.”

What Qiao Feixiang said sounded reasonable, but it ultimately lacked persuasiveness.

Dai Hongbo said, “Even if their order of play is the same as in previous years, it doesn’t matter. Didn’t you say it yourself, Meng Baichun and Jiang Xuenian are negligible? When the three of us face the three from St. Lyceum Academy, we’ll only lose to Shi Qingfan. The other two, no matter who faces them, will most likely win. So we still have to follow this order.”

Bai Yeyu nodded. “This arrangement is the most reasonable, and it’s also to be on the safe side. Jiang Xuenian definitely can’t win. I’m just worried about Meng Baichun performing exceptionally well.”

Qiao Feixiang failed to convince Dai Hongbo and Bai Yeyu. With two against one, he could only resign himself to competing first.

When Mingxin Military Affiliated School went to submit their order of play list, St. Lyceum Academy had already finished submitting theirs. Bai Yeyu took the opportunity to glance at it and came back to tell Dai Hongbo and Qiao Feixiang, “I just saw it! St. Lyceum Academy’s competition order is the same as in previous years! We bet right!”

Dai Hongbo said happily, “We might even win against St. Lyceum Academy!”

Dai Hongbo, not having to face Shi Qingfan, felt completely relaxed and, feigning concern, comforted Qiao Feixiang, “Everyone knows how strong Shi Qingfan is. Don’t worry, losing to her is not embarrassing at all.”

Qiao Feixiang secretly rolled his eyes. You’re competing against the weakest Jiang Xuenian; of course, you’ll win. That’s why you’re telling me not to worry.

Ten minutes later, the first match officially began.

First up was Qiao Feixiang against Shi Qingfan. After they shook hands, Qiao Feixiang playfully feigned weakness. “Master Shi, please go easy on me later.”

Shi Qingfan lifted her gaze and looked at Qiao Feixiang indifferently. “No.”

Qiao Feixiang was just joking because, generally, as long as you didn’t offend Shi Qingfan, she wouldn’t make her opponent too uncomfortable. He never expected Shi Qingfan to explicitly refuse him.

Qiao Feixiang’s face instantly lost all color, turning as white as paper.

I didn’t offend Shi Qingfan, so why did she refuse me?

Qiao Feixiang was panicking. The other two from Mingxin Military Affiliated School and Li Ye stood not far away observing the match. Dai Hongbo saw Qiao Feixiang’s pale face and laughed, pointing him out to Bai Yeyu: “It’s just losing to Shi Qingfan, how normal. Look how scared he is.”

Bai Yeyu was meticulous and knew that if Qiao Feixiang wasn’t in serious trouble, he wouldn’t act like this. Remembering what happened on the bus, she had a bad feeling.

She remembered that Dai Hongbo and Qiao Feixiang’s apologies were casual. Could Shi Qingfan be trying to get back at them for Jiang Xuenian during the match?

What happened next directly confirmed Bai Yeyu’s thoughts.

Ten multiple-choice questions, and Shi Qingfan didn’t give Qiao Feixiang a single chance. Before the referee could even read the options, she had already slammed the buzzer and given the answer.

Even a few years ago, when Shi Qingfan was provoked, she only buzzed in for a maximum of eight questions. This time, she didn’t leave a single question for Qiao Feixiang.

The spectators from other schools were nearly stunned, all wildly guessing how Qiao Feixiang had offended Shi Qingfan.

The first match ended. The referee announced, “St. Lyceum Academy’s Shi Qingfan vs. Mingxin Military Affiliated School’s Qiao Feixiang, 10:0. St. Lyceum Academy gains one point.”

Before the referee even finished speaking, Qiao Feixiang couldn’t bear the gaze of others and ran out, head down.

Qiao Feixiang’s confidence was shattered by Shi Qingfan; he wished he could withdraw from the competition immediately.

Li Ye stopped Qiao Feixiang, who was heading for the door. “Qiao Feixiang, what did you say to Shi Qingfan before the match? Why was she targeting you?”

Qiao Feixiang felt utterly humiliated, his face turning red and white. He said, “I jokingly asked her to go easy on me, and she said no. I don’t know why she’s targeting me; I never offended her!”

Just as Bai Yeyu was about to say something, the referee suddenly called her name. Bai Yeyu could only rush to participate in the second match.

In the second match, Meng Baichun faced Bai Yeyu. Their answers went back and forth, and they were evenly matched. Bai Yeyu answered one question incorrectly and five correctly, deducting one point for a score of four.

Meng Baichun answered four questions correctly, scoring four points.

The last question was crucial, and both Meng Baichun and Bai Yeyu were very nervous.

“In 3156, Habins, a vassal state of the Empire…”

“Beep!”

The referee hadn’t finished reading the question when she was suddenly interrupted by the “beep” of the buzzer.

Bai Yeyu’s hand on the red buzzer was trembling.

Upon hearing the first half of the question, Bai Yeyu immediately confirmed that she had done a similar question before. She could choose to buzz in immediately, ensuring that the answering opportunity would be hers. She could also wait for the referee to finish reading the question stem and options before buzzing in, but then she might not be able to beat Meng Baichun.

After weighing the pros and cons in a very short time, Bai Yeyu chose to press the buzzer immediately.

The spectators looked at Bai Yeyu in surprise.

Jiang Xuenian said, “This girl is so fierce. The referee hasn’t even finished reading the question. Does she even know what the question is?”

Shi Qingfan frowned slightly. She remembered that after her first match, Jiang Xuenian had also described her as “fierce.”

“It’s ‘reckless,’ not ‘fierce’,” Shi Qingfan reminded Jiang Xuenian.

Jiang Xuenian immediately said, “Right, right, reckless. Class monitor, your vocabulary is vast. I thought for a long time and couldn’t remember that word ‘reckless’.”

Shi Qingfan, having been praised again, immediately dropped that tiny bit of unhappiness and refocused her gaze.

Sweat poured down Bai Yeyu’s temples, wetting the hair at her sideburns. Her lips were pale and bloodless.

“Bai Yeyu, please state your answer.”

Bai Yeyu glanced towards Mingxin Military Affiliated School, but her vision seemed to be covered by a fog; she couldn’t see anything clearly.

She licked her dry, seemingly cracked lips, and said in a parched voice, “The answer is ‘fifty-seven people.’”

After speaking, she lowered her head, waiting for the referee’s verdict.

Referee: “Incorrect answer. Mingxin Military Affiliated School’s Bai Yeyu loses one point.”

Meng Baichun breathed a sigh of relief; she had won.

Meng Baichun returned to St. Lyceum Academy’s spot. Jiang Xuenian smiled and said, “Congratulations, congratulations.” She offered a tissue.

Meng Baichun took it and wiped the sweat from her forehead. “Thanks, I’ve done this question before too. I almost buzzed in just now. It’s good luck that I won.”

Xu Jie stood up and offered her seat to Meng Baichun. “Quick, sit down and rest. There’s another match later.”

Meng Baichun was pressed down by Xu Jie to sit. She turned her head, intending to speak to Shi Qingfan, but saw Jiang Xuenian and Shi Qingfan sitting very close, talking about something.

Jiang Xuenian’s ink-black eyes suddenly lit up, and her face, which wasn’t particularly outstanding compared to Shi Qingfan’s, suddenly glowed.

Meng Baichun was slightly stunned.

The referee called Jiang Xuenian’s name, and Jiang Xuenian went to participate in the third match against Mingxin Military Affiliated School.

Shi Qingfan stood not far from Meng Baichun, her light brown eyes looking at Jiang Xuenian’s figure, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Meng Baichun was momentarily dazed.

Shi Qingfan was actually smiling?!

Meng Baichun wanted to understand why Shi Qingfan smiled when looking at Jiang Xuenian, so she also turned her gaze to Jiang Xuenian.

In the center of the third floor, Jiang Xuenian and Dai Hongbo stood on opposite sides, with red buzzers in front of them.

Bai Yeyu lost to Meng Baichun due to impatience. Dai Hongbo had just mocked Bai Yeyu and now had only one goal in mind—to beat Jiang Xuenian just as Shi Qingfan had beaten Qiao Feixiang.

Dai Hongbo’s total score in the city-wide league semi-finals was sixteen points higher than Jiang Xuenian’s. It was like a galaxy separated them. Winning against Jiang Xuenian would be effortless for Dai Hongbo.

He would help Mingxin Military Affiliated School regain the face they had lost.

Dai Hongbo provocatively glanced at Jiang Xuenian. “Don’t cry when you lose later.”

Jiang Xuenian smiled slightly. “Okay, you too.”

Dai Hongbo felt like he’d punched cotton; his provocation was completely ignored. “Hmph! You won’t be smiling much longer!”

The referee said, “The match is about to begin. Silence.”

Dai Hongbo mouthed the word “loser” to Jiang Xuenian.

Jiang Xuenian didn’t feel angry. She would soon make Dai Hongbo understand who the real loser was.

Dai Hongbo arrogantly tilted his chin, awaiting his moment of glory.

Everyone present would remember that moment. He wanted everyone there to know that Shi Qingfan wasn’t the only one who could teach others a lesson through a match.

Referee: “Question one: Educator Lian Jue once said… Question: In what year and event did Lian Jue say these words?”

Dai Hongbo took two seconds to think of the answer and immediately pressed the buzzer.

“Beep!”

Dai Hongbo smugly looked at Jiang Xuenian, just about to answer, when the referee said, “Jiang Xuenian, your answer.”

Dai Hongbo: “???”

Dai Hongbo protested, “Referee! I clearly pressed the buzzer first!”

He had only taken two seconds to think. How could Jiang Xuenian be faster than him, and by two whole seconds?

Referee: “The system shows that Jiang Xuenian pressed the buzzer two seconds earlier than you.”

Dai Hongbo didn’t believe it: “The system must be malfunctioning.”

How could Jiang Xuenian be two seconds faster than him? Did she somehow know the answer without even thinking?