After Biting the Female Lead, the Vicious Female Supporting Character Turned Alpha [Transmigration] - Chapter 24: 024

When Jiang Xuenian was at St. Lyceum, she’d heard Class Three students mention Shi Qingfan’s cold attitude towards suitors countless times, but today, this suitor named Rong Ling was different.

Shi Qingfan was noticeably gentler when facing him.

Jiang Xuenian didn’t see anything about Rong Ling that warranted special treatment from Shi Qingfan, so she decided to test him during the match later.

Rong Ling’s semi-finals round score was second in the entire city. According to the previous schools’ strategies, Rong Ling would most likely face Jiang Xuenian in the match.

St. Lyceum Academy’s order of play had remained unchanged. Jiang Xuenian waited for Bin City First Academy to submit their list before taking hers to the referee. When she submitted it, she glanced at Bin City First Academy’s list and, indeed, Rong Ling was batting third.

St. Lyceum Academy was famous because most of its students were children of the elite, while Bin City First Academy was known for its excellent academic performance.

In recent years, because Shi Qingfan was at St. Lyceum Academy, Bin City First Academy lost its biggest advantage in promoting student enrollment. However, Bin City First Academy’s teaching staff was excellent, and its foundation remained solid. Although it couldn’t produce the city’s top student, the second and third spots were consistently taken by Bin City First Academy, thus still attracting many outstanding students.

Rong Ling was one of them.

In the first match, Shi Qingfan and the student from Bin City First Academy stood ready at their buzzers. Rong Ling cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted, “Qingfan! Go for it—!”

Shi Qingfan looked over and nodded in Rong Ling’s direction.

Jiang Xuenian crossed her arms, watching their interaction with a serious expression.

After spending this time together, Jiang Xuenian had completely included Shi Qingfan in her inner circle. As Shi Qingfan’s good friend, she felt it was necessary to screen these unreliable suitors for her.

Rong Ling wasn’t tall enough, his intelligence wasn’t enough, and judging by his slender physique, his physical strength probably wasn’t great either.

Shi Qingfan was so perfect; her future partner should at least be stronger than Jiang Yue.

Meng Baichun looked over there, then at Jiang Xuenian’s stern face, thinking to herself, they really are a couple, aren’t they?

She didn’t expect Jiang Xuenian, who seemed to have a good personality, to be so jealous. Shi Qingfan’s suitors should pray for good fortune.

St. Lyceum Academy played against Bin City First Academy, winning one and losing one in the first two matches. Soon, the third match began, and everyone looked on expectantly at Jiang Xuenian and Rong Ling on the stage.

They wondered who would be stronger, Jiang Xuenian or Rong Ling.

“I think Rong Ling is stronger. Although Rong Ling is perpetually second, that’s compared to Shi Qingfan.”

“Don’t underestimate the power of a dark horse. I think Jiang Xuenian will defeat Rong Ling.”

Jiang Xuenian took her position in front of the buzzer. She looked up and saw Rong Ling looking at Shi Qingfan.

Jiang Xuenian frowned slightly. Was this boy named Rong Ling here for the competition or to pursue someone?

“Both players, please prepare.” After the referee spoke, Rong Ling’s attention finally returned.

Rong Ling glanced at his opponent, a girl with short hair, very fair skin, and eyes as black as ink.

What was her name again?

Rong Ling thought for a second but couldn’t recall it.

Never mind, her name wasn’t important. What if she was a dark horse? He would prove to Shi Qingfan that only he could stand alongside her.

Rong Ling stood in front of the buzzer with a confident smile. Jiang Xuenian raised her hand and blew on her slightly sweaty palm; the coolness made her even more alert.

“Are both players ready?” the referee asked.

Jiang Xuenian: “Ready.”

Rong Ling: “I’m ready.”

“Good. Now, let’s begin the questions.”

“Question one… Please state, how many different ways of expressing ‘wheat’ did the person in the question stem mention, a…”

“Beep!”

Jiang Xuenian pressed the buzzer directly.

Rong Ling glanced at her in surprise. This “dark horse” was too impulsive.

This was a complex Imperial Common Language question that required a very thorough understanding of Imperial Common Language, including regional slang. If you didn’t know the answer, you could only guess a number and leave it to fate. However, as a multiple-choice question, once options were provided, the answerer could deduce the answer by elimination.

The students and team leaders outside the field let out gasps of surprise at the “beep,” all feeling sorry for Jiang Xuenian.

“It’s over. The semi-finals second-place holder is indeed the semi-finals second-place holder. I shouldn’t have overly trusted the ‘dark horse’s’ strength; her drive wasn’t used in the right place.”

“Yeah, at least wait for all four options to come out before answering. Losing a point for nothing, I’d be so depressed.”

“Will the ‘dark horse’ fall flat here? I was quite looking forward to her.”

At St. Lyceum Academy’s spot, Meng Baichun was extremely surprised. She never expected Jiang Xuenian to be so blinded by jealousy as to make such an irrational move.

“It’s over, it’s over. I’ve already lost a point. If Jiang Xuenian loses another round, we’ll lose to Bin City First Academy.”

Shi Qingfan was initially watching Jiang Xuenian. Hearing Meng Baichun, she glanced at her. “Do you think Jiang Xuenian will lose?”

Meng Baichun looked complex: Of course, Jiang Xuenian would lose. She was consumed by jealousy right now, completely incoherent.

Meng Baichun stammered, finding it difficult to answer.

Shi Qingfan was puzzled: “Why do you think that?”

Meng Baichun: Of course, it’s because of you!

But this reason couldn’t be said directly to Shi Qingfan.

Fortunately, Shi Qingfan didn’t dwell on the answer and turned back to watch Jiang Xuenian on stage, stating confidently, “She will win.”

Meng Baichun: …

Was this the blind trust between lovers?

The referee was also surprised by Jiang Xuenian’s early buzzer press and asked, “Are you sure you want to answer now?”

Jiang Xuenian said, “I’m sure.”

Referee: “Alright, please state your answer.”

Rong Ling rested his hands on the table, his body relaxed, idly thinking: What a shame. I originally wanted to show Shi Qingfan my progress, but I guess I’m getting this first point for free.

Jiang Xuenian: “The answer is five types, namely…”

The students outside the venue started discussing animatedly after hearing the answer.

“No way, I only found three types. The other two she mentioned don’t sound right.”

“I also think the other two are wrong.”

“It’s over, it’s over. Jiang Xuenian definitely made this up…”

Referee: “Correct answer! Current score: St. Lyceum Academy vs. Bin City First Academy, 1:0.”

“Huh?????”

“Huh? Huh???”

“Jiang Xuenian actually got it right?!!!!”

“Holy cow! That dark horse is amazing! So awesome, I love it!!!!”

“Now the semi-finals second-place holder is probably going to become the semi-finals third-place holder.”

A faint smile appeared in Shi Qingfan’s eyes.

Meng Baichun mentally apologized for her ignorant thoughts just now. How could she have been so certain Jiang Xuenian wouldn’t know? She clearly knew a lot!

So, was this the secret to her being able to conquer the high and mighty Shi Qingfan? As long as she was stronger than Shi Qingfan, she could win her over?

The most shocked person present was undoubtedly Rong Ling. His relaxed muscles tensed, his posture became even straighter, and his face looked displeased. For the first time, he seriously looked at Jiang Xuenian.

She seemed gentle, easygoing… these were all very ordinary characteristics. He saw no qualities of an elite in Jiang Xuenian.

In previous matches against other schools, the questions weren’t difficult. Jiang Xuenian answered correctly, and Rong Ling thought it was just her quick hands and good luck.

However, this question made it impossible for him to convince himself that luck was at play.

In the face of absolute strength, luck was irrelevant.

“Next question, please listen carefully.”

Rong Ling pursed his lips, his forehead slightly sweaty. His entire body was like a tightly strung bow.

This time, he was going to be serious.

“Question two… options…”

“Beep!” Jiang Xuenian pressed the buzzer again.

And Rong Ling’s trembling hand rested on the buzzer, but he didn’t press it down.

Nothing else mattered. The second question was also a complex Imperial Common Language question. In just a few seconds, Rong Ling racked his brain and could only come up with two answers; the others he could only guess.

Without options to eliminate, he simply couldn’t answer.

This time, no one doubted Jiang Xuenian anymore. From the moment she gave the correct answer to the first question, no one present had the right to question her ability.

Meng Baichun whispered excitedly, “Jiang Xuenian is amazing! Shi Qingfan, you have excellent taste!” She had booked such a treasure of a girlfriend in advance.

Shi Qingfan didn’t understand Meng Baichun’s hidden meaning. She thought Meng Baichun meant her good taste referred to her discovering Jiang Xuenian’s high intelligence when she tutored her.

On stage, the referee said, “Jiang Xuenian, please state your answer.”

Jiang Xuenian said, “The answer is three types, namely…”

Facing such a brilliant genius, the referee’s stern face couldn’t help but soften. “Correct answer! St. Lyceum Academy vs. Bin City First Academy, current score 2:0.”

“Oh my gosh, did you see that? The referee was so gentle for a moment! The last time he showed such a gentle expression was when Shi Qingfan first participated in the city-wide league, right?”

“Haha, seriously, the referee is someone who cherishes talent.”

“Don’t even mention the referee. If I were to talk to Jiang Xuenian right now, my voice would absolutely be dripping with gentleness.”

“After being a genius for over a decade, I suddenly feel like garbage T_T”

“Don’t say that. Jiang Xuenian and Shi Qingfan are not even in the same dimension as us. They are geniuses among geniuses!”

This time, the spectators’ discussions were too loud, and the referee had to speak up to remind them: “During the match, please do not make noise and affect the participants.”

The venue fell silent, and everyone looked at Jiang Xuenian expectantly, wondering what other miracles she could create.

Question three, question four, all the way to the last question, no matter what type of question it was, Jiang Xuenian could always press the buzzer before Rong Ling, and her answers were perfectly correct.

Rong Ling experienced shock, despair, and numbness. Every time he was halfway through thinking, he would be startled by the “beep” and then watch Jiang Xuenian effortlessly score points.

The match ended. St. Lyceum Academy defeated Bin City First Academy with a score of 2:1, gaining one point.

Jiang Xuenian stepped down from the stage. The students from other schools, disregarding their pride and composure, all crowded around her to talk, except for Dai Hongbo, who had been humiliated by her, and Rong Ling, who had just lost.

Jiang Xuenian exchanged pleasantries with everyone without missing a beat.

Shi Qingfan watched from outside the crowd. When Jiang Xuenian spoke to others, her eyes sparkled, and she answered every question seriously and sincerely, appearing very approachable and easy to talk to.

“Jiang Xuenian, I heard your academic performance used to be average. How did you suddenly become so amazing?”

Jiang Xuenian glanced outside the crowd and smiled slightly when she saw Shi Qingfan facing their direction. “I was able to improve so quickly, thanks to our class monitor. Every day after evening self-study, she privately tutored me.”

Jiang Xuenian playfully blinked. “With a beauty like the class monitor tutoring me, I’d be too ungrateful to her beauty if I didn’t study, wouldn’t I?”

Everyone around her was amused.

After chatting with these students for a few more minutes, Jiang Xuenian apologized, “I have some things I need to quickly go back to the hotel for. Let’s chat again next time we have a chance.”

She hadn’t forgotten; Shi Qingfan said she would praise her privately back at the hotel~