Chapter 640: Chapter 640

Yan Siyuan had been studying the piano for quite some time now.

In the piano class, there were many girls learning the piano, but very few boys.

In those days, the number of boys who were interested in learning to play the piano was really small.

Therefore, as one of the few boys in the class, Yan Siyuan, with his outstanding appearance and distinct temperament, had always been the focal point of the class.

At this moment, Yan Siyuan was surrounded by a group of students, with the teacher standing by his side; over a dozen pairs of eyes were watching him, watching his fingers deftly move over the piano keys, watching his serious and infinitely charming profile.

Ya Xiaoxiao was one of those students.

When Yan Siyuan was focused on playing the piano, Ya Xiaoxiao’s infatuated gaze was also intensely fixed on him...

Watching him play a piece that had just been taught last week from start to finish without missing a beat and ending with the final note, the whole classroom of teachers and students burst into applause.

Only Ya Xiaoxiao held her arms and let out an "Ah" of admiration...

"Siyuan must have been practicing at home. To be able to play last week’s piece so fluently now is really gratifying for a teacher. Everyone must learn from Siyuan; there are no shortcuts in learning the piano, and diligence is the true key to overcoming weaknesses."

The teacher was sparing no effort in praising Yan Siyuan, who then stood up and bowed his head in thanks, "Teacher, you flatter me."

His every move and word exuded a refined and educated air, truly making him the prince charming in the hearts of all the girls in the class!

And of course, he was Ya Xiaoxiao’s as well... ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭⚑𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⚑𝕟𝕖𝕥

The piano class was only two hours long, with no break in the middle, just occasional time for personal practice.

Just as Yan Siyuan’s class ended, Pu Sangzhi and Huo Feng’s two hours were also up.

After packing his bags, Yan Siyuan took the initiative to approach Ya Xiaoxiao and said to her, "It’s 4 o’clock, just about time for dinner, and I have to go back to school afterward."

For Yan Siyuan to approach Ya Xiaoxiao was something that would make all the girls in the class envious!

Because Ya Xiaoxiao’s appearance was very plain, so plain that she was considered the ugliest in the class...

No, it could even be said that she would be ranked as the ugliest among any crowd she was placed in.

Yet this girl always seemed to be quite close to Yan Siyuan, and this had long been a source of jealousy and envy for the other girls in the piano class!

Ya Xiaoxiao was of course aware of the envious glances from her classmates, but those glances didn’t matter to her.

To her, Yan Siyuan was what mattered most!

Ya Xiaoxiao agreed to his suggestion with shyness and alacrity, "Okay, let’s go eat."

"I know a teahouse nearby that’s cheap," he said.

Yan Siyuan sighed, "I still have to treat that guy..."

Ya Xiaoxiao immediately felt embarrassed again, "Siyuan, it’s all my fault for misspeaking. Let me treat you instead. I don’t want to cause you trouble..."

"Forget about it, I was just saying. How could I take money from a girl?"

Yan Siyuan said, "Let’s go; that guy is probably waiting at the door by now."

Ya Xiaoxiao pouted, her small mung-bean eyes rolling around as she said hesitantly, "Uh, Siyuan, maybe I shouldn’t go. That way, you can save the expense for one person."

Yan Siyuan explained, "If you don’t go, that guy won’t agree to go Dutch, and I will lose out even more."

Ya Xiaoxiao nodded her head, "Oh, then I’ll go."

Yan Siyuan added, "Be more clever in the future. Try to speak less when you come across that swindler Huo Feng; he loves to take advantage of people. He feels itchy inside if he doesn’t swindle some food or drink off someone every day."

Ya Xiaoxiao nodded, "Okay, I’ve got it."

Suddenly, Yan Siyuan said, "I’ll leave some money with you, but don’t tell anyone."

Ya Xiaoxiao nodded again, "Oh..."

Then Yan Siyuan left 500 yuan with Ya Xiaoxiao.

Heaven knew, he knew, Ya Xiaoxiao knew...

Beyond that, Ya Xiaoxiao also knew a secret about Yan Siyuan that none of the other girls in the class knew.

That was... Yan Siyuan was very frugal! He was so frugal that he wouldn’t miss any opportunity to take advantage of others.

Take the music concert the last time, for instance...

Because it was in Wenzhou, very few classmates were willing to go.

But Yan Siyuan didn’t want to miss out on the free tickets, so he not only went but also secured a few extra tickets to give away as a goodwill gesture.

Many of Yan Siyuan’s acquaintances knew he was a penny-pincher!

But Ya Xiaoxiao liked Yan Siyuan’s frugality!

At her young age, she harbored a dream of making money to become a rich woman, splurging on Yan Siyuan, spoiling him, and allowing him to live freely!

Of course, Yan Siyuan was unaware of Ya Xiaoxiao’s thoughts.

At this moment, Yan Siyuan was merely plotting how to keep the upcoming expenses under 100 yuan.

If it was within 80 or even better within 50...

Just nearby the music room, Yan Siyuan, Ya Xiaoxiao, Huo Feng, and Pu Sangzhi had taken their seats in a small dessert shop.

As soon as the menu arrived, Huo Feng took charge and ordered a heap of dishes, seemingly carefree as if he wouldn’t have to pay.

Yan Siyuan, sitting across from Huo Feng and sipping a free lemon water, furrowed his brows tightly at Huo Feng and didn’t speak for a long time, feeling rather melancholic...

"Yan Ji, I’ve thought it through carefully."

Huo Feng flashed his white teeth, raising an eyebrow and said to Yan Siyuan, "Today’s my birthday, and logically, you should treat Sangzhi and me to a meal. So, today’s meal money, you should pay 3/4 of it."

Yan Siyuan’s brows tightened even more, "Going back on your word?"

Huo Feng clapped his hands together, shamelessly admitting, "Yes!"

Yan Siyuan refused, "Not accepted. You said AA, so it’s AA."

Yan Siyuan could lay traps.

Huo Feng could be shameless.

Anyway, Yan Siyuan was shrewd, Huo Feng was unscrupulous.

This was a matter of one thing overcoming another, no mistake!

"That, Brother Feng..."

Just as Huo Feng was about to mooch off Yan Siyuan further, Ya Xiaoxiao, seated beside Yan Siyuan, turned out to be clever, taking the initiative to speak up in defense of Yan Siyuan, "I think we shouldn’t argue about money today, right? It’s your birthday, just order what you want, I’ll pay."

"Stop right there! Why are you butting in?"

Huo Feng waved at Ya Xiaoxiao, "Paying is a man’s job, women should just sit quietly and enjoy. Look at our dear Sangzhi, learn a bit from her."

Ya Xiaoxiao, powerless to hurt, was instantly crushed by Huo Feng’s words and dared not speak anymore.

Yan Siyuan took a deep breath, "Mad dog, you’ve changed."

"Hm?" Huo Feng raised an eyebrow high.

Yan Siyuan said, "You’re so worldly now."

Huo Feng laughed with a snort, "People like me, we talk money because it’s solid."

Yan Siyuan nodded, "Yeah, fine."

Saying that, Yan Siyuan reached into his pocket, eagerly pulled out his wallet, and threw it on the table with a great deal of flair, "Here’s the cash, that’s all there is. Just leave me two bucks for the bus fare, you can spend the rest however you want."

"Ah, you’re so cool, man!"

Huo Feng laughed and picked up his wallet, heaping praise, "Yan Ji, sometimes you’re just generous with brothers. After all, you’re a rich second generation, if you don’t use your money to show off, how can you live up to that title? Look, there’s even a red bill in here!"

Huo Feng’s eyes widened in shock, "Yan Ji!"

Yan Siyuan spread his hands, saying, "As you see, I come from a family with three sons and a daughter, and my father believes in strict upbringing. A hundred bucks a week for living expenses. Considering you’re a brother, spend it as you like. Anyhow, I’ve got instant noodles to get by in the dorm."

Pu Sangzhi on the side also widened her eyes at the nearly empty wallet.

She couldn’t believe that Yan Siyuan only had a hundred bucks a week for his living expenses!

He always seemed so well-off...

Huo Feng took out the only "Grandpa Mao" bill, feeling a bit sheepish, "Wow, Yan Ji. Loyalty and righteousness are worth more than gold. Climbing mountains or diving into seas, what harm is there!"

Suddenly, Huo Feng started to sing the lyrics from Stephen Chow’s "God of Cookery," unabashedly taking the only hundred bucks left in Yan Siyuan’s wallet.

This shameless act also took Yan Siyuan completely by surprise!

Yan Siyuan thought to himself: Some people are really... heartless and selfish! To think he’s just found out that he has to eat instant noodles for a week, and still he takes the last hundred bucks from his wallet!

With that, Huo Feng suddenly got up and left...

A few minutes later, he returned with a big smile and told everyone, "I returned some items, and exactly made up a hundred. Let’s just make do, after all, this is just an afternoon tea, we’ll drink some beverages, eat some pastries, and have dinner back at school!"

Yan Siyuan’s hand holding the lemon water trembled, "You damn..."

Huo Feng said, "Let’s thank Yan Ji for treating, everyone give a round of applause for the generous Yan Ji who dished out a hundred bucks!"

Then, Huo Feng started clapping first, and the conscienceless Pu Sangzhi also clapped her hands symbolically on the side...

Seeing Pu Sangzhi like that, Yan Siyuan’s shock was beyond words.

He thought: Stupidity is contagious, huh.