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Proficient in high school history (including teacher qualification certificate)

Proficient in high school chemistry (including teacher's qualification certificate).

Looking at the rewards he had received, Su Chang couldn't help but feel a little helpless. He discovered that the system seemed to have secretly upgraded without his knowledge.

The rewards seem to only grant skills upon first encountering a character in the story; otherwise, it's all cash. Moreover, the gap between the protagonist and supporting characters is enormous—it's blatant discrimination against supporting characters. And for him right now, money is indeed somewhat useless.

Moreover, he didn't know if the system was doing it on purpose, but he had already mastered all the subjects in high school, as if it was trying to make him take root and flourish in the school.

The first class ended quickly, and when Su Chang announced the end of get out of class, the students and teachers of Elite Middle School all looked like they wanted more. Luckily, this wasn't a dance hall, otherwise they would definitely have shouted "Encore!" in unison.

Since the next class was in the afternoon, after everyone applauded, Su Chang gave Zhao Baorong a wink, and the two walked out of the lecture hall together.

Reaching a corner of the corridor, Su Chang said, "Teacher Zhao, please call those students from earlier to your office. I want to talk to them."

Chapter 195 Basketball Determines the Winner

“No problem, Teacher Su.” Zhao Baorong quickly agreed.

However, Su Chang did not expect that when Zhao Baorong and Tang Yuanming led Qian Sanyi and the others to the office, he was surrounded by a large group of female students.

The female students excitedly took photos with their phones and asked for autographs, the scene resembling a celebrity meet-and-greet. This made Qiao Yingzi, Huang Zhitao, and Wang Yidi pout, looking unhappy. Only Fang Yifan remained there, grinning foolishly, as if he felt honored.

Su Chang was surrounded by a dense crowd. He tried to squeeze through, but the female students were too enthusiastic, leaving him somewhat helpless. He smiled and interacted with the female students while inwardly groaning.

The school bell rang again, and Su Chang was finally freed from the crowd. He felt that this short time was more tiring than a whole day of classes, and couldn't help but sigh that being a celebrity wasn't so easy.

"Alright, you five, come with me." Su Chang waved to Qiao Yingzi and the other four, signaling them to hurry up and follow. Su Chang led them into Zhao Baorong's office.

After the two sides met, the women behaved relatively restrained this time because Su Chang was present. They all hoped to leave a good impression on Su Chang, so their words and actions were exceptionally dignified. Only Fang Yifan and Jiang Tianhao, like two fighting cocks, kept glaring at each other, their eyes filled with hostility.

Qian Sanyi and Ji Yangyang maintained their aloof demeanor, acting as mere bystanders, as if it had nothing to do with them.

After Su Chang dismissed Zhao Baorong and Tang Yuanming from the office, he closed the door and looked at Qiao Yingzi, asking, "Who can tell us what happened?"

"Yingzi, Taozi, I told you last time that you're still young and should think more about your studies. What, are you going to show me how childish you are today?" Seeing that everyone was silent, Su Chang said to Qiao Yingzi and Huang Zhitao.

Qiao Yingzi immediately pouted, looking aggrieved, while Huang Zhitao and Wang Yidi also lowered their heads and remained silent.

"Teacher Su, actually this is also our fault. We shouldn't have gotten into a conflict with some students from Chunfeng Middle School." Deng Xiaoqi said to Su Chang with a smile on her face.

Deng Xiaoqi's words stunned everyone. Even her three friends looked at her as if she were a stranger. Deng Xiaoqi was known for her princess-like behavior, the kind that kept strangers at a distance. How could she possibly help someone out of a predicament, unless it was Qian Sanyi? But now... it was too abnormal, something was fishy.

Su Chang looked at Deng Xiaoqi's shining eyes and smiled bitterly to himself. This girl really doesn't play by the rules. My damn charm! She's stopped trying to lick Qian Sanyi's boots and is now infatuated with me.

He shook his head helplessly, then quickly composed himself and asked seriously, "Excuse me, what's your name? Can you tell me what happened before?"

Deng Xiaoqi quickly replied, "Hello, Teacher Su, my name is Deng Xiaoqi. Before..." Her eyes flickered slightly as she spoke, secretly observing Su Chang's reaction. During her account, she skillfully omitted the beginning and end, downplaying the incident as if it were just a trivial misunderstanding.

Su Chang knew perfectly well that Deng Xiaoqi was lying, but he didn't want to expose her at this time. After all, he was also hoping to make a big deal out of a small one and a small deal out of a big one.

He turned his head, his gaze sweeping over Qiao Yingzi and the others, and asked gently, "Yingzi, Taozi, Yidi, is it as Deng Xiaoqi said?"

Qiao Yingzi and the others exchanged glances. Although they were somewhat puzzled by Deng Xiaoqi's actions, they quickly nodded and said, "That's right, Teacher Su, it's just a small misunderstanding." Their expressions were a little unnatural, and they were obviously trying to figure out Deng Xiaoqi's intentions. They couldn't help but feel that this girl didn't have any good intentions.

Seeing that the two were so sensible, Su Chang breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Alright then, since that's the case, shake hands with each other and consider it making friends. The misunderstanding will be cleared up."

Lin Miaomiao and Deng Xiaoqi immediately smiled and extended their hands to shake hands with Qiao Yingzi and the other two women. Their faces were filled with warm smiles, as if they were truly best friends who hadn't seen each other for many years. Watching this scene, Su Chang couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking that women's acting skills were truly first-rate. No matter what age they were, they could switch roles instantly. The Oscars deserved an award for them.

Qian Sanyi and Ji Yangyang shook hands briefly before quickly reverting to their aloof demeanor.

Fang Yifan and Jiang Tianhao, however, continued to stare at each other with unwavering defiance, their eyes filled with hostility, as if they were about to fight at any moment. Su Chang simply couldn't understand how these two "sycophants" could act like mortal enemies.

"No, you two, what's going on? Do you want to fight?" Su Chang asked angrily, his voice carrying a hint of authority.

Fang Yifan and Jiang Tianhao exchanged a glance, then simultaneously turned their heads away, neither willing to back down first. They were both secretly competing, each thinking about how to teach the other a lesson.

Looking at them, Su Chang sighed helplessly, her brows furrowing as she pondered how to resolve the conflict between the two little ones.

When the girls saw Su Chang frowning, they felt a pang of anxiety. Lin Miaomiao and Deng Xiaoqi quickly pulled Jiang Tianhao aside and gently persuaded him.

"Jiang Tianhao, don't be angry. He's a guest. You should be more magnanimous." Lin Miaomiao pulled Jiang Tianhao's arm with a fawning smile.

“That’s right, Jiang Tianhao, why are you being so stingy, you’re a grown man?” Deng Xiaoqi quickly chimed in.

Jiang Tianhao was somewhat displeased, but seeing Lin Miaomiao's smile and Deng Xiaoqi's unfriendly expression, he suppressed his anger, snorted coldly, and said stubbornly, "I'm not angry at all." As he spoke, his eyes involuntarily drifted towards Fang Yifan.

Meanwhile, Huang Zhitao, Qiao Yingzi, and Wang Yidi also pulled Fang Yifan to the other side.

"Fang Yifan, don't hold it against her. Didn't you see that Teacher Su is about to get angry?" Huang Zhitao said gently to Fang Yifan.

Fang Yifan felt a little annoyed. He looked at Huang Zhitao, then at Jiang Tianhao in the distance, and muttered to himself, "Since the goddess has spoken, I'll give her face this time. Otherwise, I'll have to teach this sycophant a lesson."

"How about this, since neither of you is willing to concede, why don't you choose one of your strengths and have a competition? The loser will apologize to the winner, how about that?" Su Chang suggested, seeing that the two still looked unconvinced.

Fang Yifan and Jiang Tianhao exchanged a glance, a hint of excitement flashing in their eyes.

“No problem, let’s play basketball,” they both said in unison.

Both looked at each other with surprise, clearly not expecting the other to also choose to play basketball.

Jiang Tianhao looked at Fang Yifan with disdain and sneered, "Simp, don't blame me for not reminding you. I'm a sports specialist and on our school's basketball team. With your small frame, tsk tsk..." He shook his head as he spoke, his face full of contempt.

When Fang Yifan heard that Jiang Tianhao was a sports specialist, his heart skipped a beat. He knew he only played casual basketball occasionally and was definitely not on par with Jiang Tianhao. However, he quickly thought of something and his eyes lit up.

"What are you so proud of? Basketball is a team sport. We'll field three players, two men and one woman, and you'll field two men and one woman. Let's have a game, do you dare? You simp." He looked at Jiang Tianhao provocatively, secretly pleased with himself: "Hmph, I have Ji Yangyang and Qiao Yingzi, a heroine, on my side. We won't lose to you no matter what."

Jiang Tianhao was enraged by Fang Yifan's provocation, and he agreed without thinking: "Of course, no problem."

However, when he glanced at Deng Xiaoqi and then at Lin Miaomiao, a pang of regret welled up inside him. He inwardly groaned, "Oh dear, why was I so impulsive? What am I going to do now…?"

"Alright, let's go to the basketball court then." After saying that, Su Chang stood up without hesitation and walked towards the door.

As soon as they stepped outside, Tang Yuanming and Zhao Baorong rushed to greet them. Tang Yuanming looked anxious and asked impatiently, "Teacher Su, how is it?"

Su Chang smiled slightly and replied in a relaxed tone, "It's nothing serious, just a small misunderstanding. However, they want to have a match, and whoever loses has to apologize, so we're heading to the basketball court now."

"Huh? 3.9 in basketball? Qian Sanyi isn't going to play basketball too, is he?" Zhao Baorong asked with a worried look, his foot unconsciously stomping as if he was concerned for Qian Sanyi's safety.

Upon hearing Zhao Baorong's words, Su Chang shook his head helplessly. He patted Zhao Baorong on the shoulder and comforted him, "Teacher Zhao, Teacher Tang, a good physique is essential for students to study well, so letting them play basketball is a good thing. You don't need to worry too much."

Hearing Su Chang say this, they were still a little worried, but they had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Soon, the group arrived at the basketball court. Since it was Monday morning, there were relatively few classes having physical education, and they quickly found an empty basketball court.

Along the way, both sides were nervously selecting their opponents. On Chunfeng Middle School's side, Fang Yifan, Ji Yangyang, and the school's heroine Qiao Yingzi were eager to try their skills. Wang Yidi and Huang Zhitao excitedly became cheerleaders, cheering on their teammates.

Meanwhile, the contestants from Elite High School have also been confirmed. Jiang Tianhao, Qian Sanyi, and Lin Miaomiao, who received a week's worth of chicken legs promised by Jiang Tianhao, are full of confidence and ready to face the challenge. Deng Xiaoqi cheers them on from the sidelines.

Chapter 196 The Match Ends

Before the match began, both players stood on the court, sizing each other up. Fang Yifan looked at Jiang Tianhao provocatively, a slight smirk playing on his lips. Jiang Tianhao, however, showed no weakness; he straightened his posture and met Fang Yifan's gaze with unwavering determination.

Qiao Yingzi stood beside Fang Yifan, her hands clenched into fists, silently cheering herself on, determined to show him what a true heroine was. Ji Yangyang, on the other hand, looked serious, taking a deep breath to compose himself.

Qian Sanyi stood there quietly, his eyes revealing confidence and composure. Lin Miaomiao stood to the side, drooling as she thought about the chicken legs she had eaten that week.

The match began, and the atmosphere on the field was immediately tense. Both sides gave their all, vying for possession of the ball.

Fang Yifan nimbly darted across the court, his movements agile and dazzling. Ji Yangyang, taking advantage of his height, constantly grabbed rebounds. Qiao Yingzi, however, held the biggest advantage, easily dominating the smaller Lin Miaomiao.

Jiang Tianhao was not to be outdone; his speed was extremely fast, breaking through the opponent's defenses time and time again. Qian Sanyi calmly observed the situation on the field, looking for the best opportunity to attack. Although Lin Miaomiao was being thrashed, she didn't seem to care about being thrashed; she was currently excited about the chicken legs she would get for the week.

The game was incredibly intense, especially with frequent physical collisions between Fang Yifan and Jiang Tianhao, and the score remained neck and neck throughout. The cheers from both teams' supporters rose and fell, making the entire basketball court erupt in cheers.

At a crucial moment in the game, Fang Yifan received a pass from Ji Yangyang. He quickly turned around, preparing to shoot. Jiang Tianhao, seeing this, immediately rushed forward, trying to block his shot.

Fang Yifan feinted, fooling Jiang Tianhao. He leaped high and threw the ball with all his might. The ball traced a beautiful arc in the air and landed accurately in the basket.

"Great shot!" Huang Zhitao and Wang Yidi cheered excitedly. Fang Yifan, Ji Yangyang, and Qiao Yingzi high-fived in celebration, their faces beaming with the joy of victory.

Jiang Tianhao shook his head helplessly, feeling somewhat disappointed. Qian Sanyi walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted him, "It's okay, there's still a chance."

Lin Miaomiao came over and tried to persuade him, "Haozi, it's okay, we can catch up next time." But Lin Miaomiao only received a glare from Jiang Tianhao.

The match continued, with both sides giving their all. In the end, Fang Yifan's team won by a narrow margin.

After the match, Jiang Tianhao, though somewhat unconvinced, walked straight up to Fang Yifan, bowed his head, and said, "I'm sorry!"

"It's alright, brother. My name is Fang Yifan. You guys played really well, you're very skilled. We only won because we used some tricks." Fang Yifan finished the game and, now that he was calmer, quickly said with a magnanimous expression.

"My name is Jiang Tianhao. You won, and that's it. There are no excuses." Jiang Tianhao replied with a smile. He wasn't the kind of person who couldn't accept defeat.

Jiang Tianhao and Fang Yifan exchanged a smile, a smile that seemed to contain endless tacit understanding. Their eyes met, revealing a feeling of regret for not having met sooner.

They high-fived each other, the crisp sound echoing in the air like a symphony of their friendship. Then, they clasped hands and bumped shoulders—a series of fluid movements that represented the highest level of brotherhood on the court.

Jiang Tianhao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He lowered his voice and said to Fang Yifan, "Fang Yifan, let's have a one-on-one fight sometime in the future. I will definitely take my revenge." His eyes gleamed with determination and resolve, as if he were issuing a challenge to Fang Yifan.

Fang Yifan curled his lip, his face full of indifference. He replied casually, "No problem, I'm waiting for you. Who's afraid of who?" His tone carried a hint of provocation, as if to tell Jiang Tianhao that he was not afraid of this one-on-one fight.

Seeing the two boys' actions and expressions, the men all wore expressions of satisfaction. They knew that the friendship between the two boys was rapidly growing stronger, and the bond forged on the basketball court was often the purest and most genuine.

However, the girls were somewhat stunned, their gazes shifting between Jiang Tianhao and Fang Yifan, their hearts filled with doubt. They couldn't understand how the two boys, who had just been fighting tooth and nail on the court, could now be as close as brothers who hadn't seen each other for years. They sighed inwardly: People say you can't guess a woman's mind, but boys' minds are just as hard to fathom.

Qiao Yingzi walked up to Lin Miaomiao and asked with concern, "Girl, are you alright? You weren't hurt on the court, were you?" Her eyes were full of worry, and her hands unconsciously clenched.

"Of course I'm fine, I'm Lin Miaomiao, how could I get hurt?" Lin Miaomiao patted her chest and said confidently. Her face was beaming with a bright smile, as if she were showing Qiao Yingzi her strength.

Then, she casually pulled Qiao Yingzi along, whispering mysteriously, "I'm just here to make up the numbers. Now I've got a week's worth of chicken legs, everything else is just fluff." Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and a smug smile played on her lips.

"Chicken leg?" Qiao Yingzi looked at Lin Miaomiao with a puzzled expression, her brows furrowing slightly, not understanding what the chicken leg meant.

"Oh! Let me tell you..." Lin Miaomiao couldn't wait to tell him about how Jiang Tianhao had promised her chicken legs for a week in order to get her to participate in the basketball game. Her voice was tinged with excitement, and she gestured with her hands in the air as if describing the delicious chicken legs. As she spoke, she unconsciously swallowed, a sight that made everyone chuckle.

Qiao Yingzi couldn't help but laugh as she looked at Lin Miaomiao's adorable appearance. She found Lin Miaomiao incredibly funny, and the two chatted happily. Their laughter echoed in the air, like the most beautiful melody of spring.

However, the two of them mostly talked about Jiang Tianhao and Fang Yifan's embarrassing moments. Whenever they got to a funny part, they couldn't help but burst into laughter. This is probably what is meant by building one's own happiness on the suffering of others.

Qian Sanyi and Ji Yangyang sat resting under the ping-pong rack. Their eyes were somewhat dazed, as if they were thinking about something.

Qian Sanyi frowned slightly, muttering to himself, "I feel like something's missing today, it's a bit strange." Ji Yangyang felt the same way.

Not long after, Deng Xiaoqi, Wang Yidi, and Huang Zhitao came running back like the wind, each carrying a bag of water.

Deng Xiaoqi smiled sweetly, tossed a bottle of water to Lin Miaomiao, and said softly, "Miaomiao, have some water."

Wang Yidi, looking quite generous, tossed the water to Fang Yifan and shouted, "Fang Yifan, catch!"

Huang Zhitao's eyes showed a hint of tenderness. She first handed the water to Zhao Baorong and Tang Yuanming, and said softly, "Teacher, have some water."

Then, the three women walked up to Su Chang at the same time, each holding a bottle of water. Their eyes shone with anticipation, and they said almost simultaneously, "Teacher Su, please have some water."

Su Chang's face instantly contorted with embarrassment. His hand awkwardly reached out and took the water from the three of them. He muttered to himself, "What am I going to do? This is so awkward!"