Chapter 24: The Competition

  The crowd, which had already been stirred up like a pot of porridge, became even more boisterous with the arrival of Yīn Yìyán. She glanced at Líng Yǔhuì and Yīn Xīngyuè, who were both staring blankly, and smiled mockingly before leaving, leaving behind only her fleeting silhouette and the sound of music carried by the wind.

  The croaking of frogs accompanied the rustling of leaves in the summer breeze, playing a solo symphony.

  Yīn Yìyán sat in class, gazing at the complex formulas on the blackboard. She turned around helplessly and saw Líng Yǔhuì and Yīn Xīngyuè laughing and joking together intimately. The phrase "flirting" immediately popped into her mind.

  But wasn't this a "fate" she had fabricated herself? Hadn't she told Líng Yǔhuì to call Yīn Xīngyuè, and then arranged for them to be together? Wasn't she an indirect matchmaker?

  Her heart was in turmoil! As the boss of the Yīn gang, how could she be bothered by such trivial matters? In a few days, ài Jiàn would also arrive. At that time, they could prepare to take down the Míng Yuè gang.

  She sighed and suddenly, a white figure appeared before her.

  "Icicle!" Yīn Yìyán was startled as Sū Bīng'ér suddenly appeared.

  "Hehe, Yàn! I came to tell you that our school is holding a talent show PK competition! Many people have signed up already. Do you want to try out too?" Sū Bīng'ér held out a registration form and waved it at Yīn Yìyán.

  "Boring game. No interest!" Yīn Yìyán quickly scanned the form but showed no enthusiasm.

  This kind of competition was probably just another pretentious show. She had seen enough and didn't want to watch anymore.

  "But, Yàn! I heard that Xīngyuè Princess will participate too, and she's going to challenge you because of what you said last time about taking down the Míng Yuè gang!" Sū Bīng'ér added.

  "Last time wasn't just talk, it was real! And as for Xīngyuè's challenge, I won't accept it." Yīn Yìyán smiled faintly. What qualifications did she have to issue a challenge?

  "But, Yàn... I really want to participate because I heard that the music prince from another school will come here to judge!" Sū Bīng'ér said, her voice getting softer and smaller.

  This girl was actually interested in seeing the handsome guy!

  Yīn Yìyán had thought she was helping her with something important, but...

  "Yàn, I have an urge..." Yīn Yìyán forced a smile.

  "What urge?" Sū Bīng'ér tilted her head curiously.

  "The urge to strangle you!" Yīn Yìyán glared at her before asking calmly, "Do you really want to go?"

  "Yes!" Sū Bīng'ér nodded.

  "Are you sure you want to go and won't regret it?" Yīn Yìyán asked again.

  "Yes! I'm sure, certain, definite, and affirmative!" Sū Bīng'ér nodded vigorously, her head shaking like a rattle drum.

  ...

  "Alright, I agree!" Yīn Yìyán finally nodded.

  "Yes! Hurray, I knew you'd be the best, Yàn!!" Sū Bīng'ér jumped up excitedly and hugged Yīn Yìyán.

  Yīn Yìyán forced a smile. Good grief! How old was Sū Bīng'ér, anyway? She was still so childish!

  Sigh... she was truly a child who would never grow up!