The following week, Mu Tianen felt pretty good except that sometimes, when she was alone, she would be in a daze.

She must be thinking about Leng Yan again.

Ever since Mu Tianen won the championship on the school anniversary, many people who disliked her for having no talent or not being a lady had changed their attitudes. They didn't gossip about her anymore. Moreover, Li Yang tagged along with her and called her Queen Mu all the time, which made those people dare to say nothing about her.

During a break between classes, Mu Tianen propped up her head with one hand and stared out of the window blankly.

Qiu Ziyi had been used to Mu Tianen being like this lately and continued to read the math notebook that Mu Tianen gave her.

Other students in the class were noisy.

Suddenly, all the students quieted down and looked toward the door with surprise and confusion on their faces.

The two unaffected people were Mu Tianen and Qiu Ziyi. They did what they did.

"Who are you looking for?" A girl stepped forward with courage and asked shyly.

"I am looking for Mu Tianen. Could you please help me with that?" A smile appeared on Li Jinnan's elegant face.

"Absolutely," the girl nodded frequently, getting lost in his charisma.

"Mu Tianen, someone is looking for you," the girl turned around and shouted grumpily.

The voice was loud, but Mu Tianen fell into her thoughts and didn't listen. Instead, Qiu Ziyi raised her head and found that the boy at the door looked familiar. Then she remembered that he was the runner-up on the school anniversary.

"Tianen, someone is looking for you," Qiu Ziyi said as she poked Mu Tianen.

Mu Tianen came to herself, turned around, and looked up. She was not energetic. She would not remember the people she didn't care about. She glanced at him but did not get up. "Who are you?" she asked.

A trace of disgust flashed through Li Jinnan's eyes. They had met a week ago, and whoever had seen him once could not forget him. He thus thought that Mu Tianen asked on purpose.

However, considering his purpose of coming here, Li Jinnan held back his dissatisfaction and walked in. "My name is Li Jinnan. I want to buy something from you," he said condescendingly in front of Mu Tianen.

"What?" Mu Tianen asked lazily as she took out a lollipop from her Eight Treasure Bag, tore opened the wrapper and stuffed it into her mouth.

"That math notebook," Li Jinnan said with confidence that he would get it.

Mu Tianen leaned back in her chair and shook her head.

"I haven't made my offer yet," Li Jinnan said anxiously.

"I don't lack money," Mu Tianen replied.

Li Jinnan was left speechless. He knew that Mu Tianen had no lack of money, but he really wanted to get the math notebook and he could always get whatever he wanted.

"What do you want to trade the notebook for? Whatever it is, is OK," Li Jinnan said.

He sounded determined and arrogant. Mu Tianen raised her head and looked at Li Jinnan again. She thought she had misread the scorn and displeasure in his eyes which became more obvious. She didn't understand why. She had just met him and there was no conflict between them.

However, she was indifferent about this. "I want nothing. If you have nothing else to say, leave yourself," Mu Tianen said.

Then she took out her phone and sent a message to Leng Yan, asking when he would come back.

It had been a week.

She missed him very much.

Li Jinnan was ignored. His face stiffened. He had never been looked down upon like this.

However, he didn't want to make a scene with Mu Tianen in public, which would be a disgrace to him.

He took a deep breath and said, "Mu Tianen, my words remain the same. I can pay whatever it takes. If you have made up your mind, come to the mathematics department to find me."

Mu Tianen waved her hand without even raising her head.

Once Li Jinnan left, the students became noisy again, but they changed the subject to when Mu Tianen and Li Jinnan, the school idol, got connected.

Ji Liping would definitely have come and mocked Mu Tianen before, but she seemed to be so upset lately that she even didn't notice Li Jinnan had come.

Mu Tianen said she wanted to dine in the canteen recently, so Jin Yi did not take her out to eat.

Two days later at noon after school, Mu Tianen and Qiu Ziyi were seated in a quiet and less crowded area in the canteen after getting food.

From outside came a blast of exclamation.

"Ah, it's Li Jinnan. I see him in person. I've been in Haili for more than two years. This is the first time I've seen him in person."

"Why is he here in the canteen? He always dines outside the school in restaurants, doesn't he?"

"I'm his classmate for two years, and it's the first time I see him dine in the canteen."

"He doesn't look like he's here to eat. He is more likely to look for someone."

Everyone carefully looked and saw that Li Jinnan was standing not far away from the door and looking around. After a while, he found the target and walked to the corner.

Under everyone's gaze, Li Jinnan stopped in front of Mu Tianen and Qiu Ziyi's table.

Li Jinnan had patiently waited for two days, but Mu Tianen still didn't come to him, so he couldn't help but come again.

Someone blocked the light. Qiu Ziyi looked up. Mu Tianen said while eating, "I want nothing."

She recognized Li Jinnan from the sound of footsteps. When they first met, she did not pay attention to it. But for the second time, she heard it with or without intention, which made her remember it.

Li Jinnan's face fell. "Mu Tianen, you don't need that math notebook. Give it to me, and you can get more. Isn't that good?"

"Yes, I don't need it, but it's not necessary for me to give it to you. Besides, I don't need anything." Mu Tianen looked up and blinked her big black eyes.

There was nothing wrong with what Mu Tianen had said, but Li Jinnan refused to give up. He thought of what Mu Tianen had said on the stage before, "I will exchange the free-for-one-year canteen card for your notebook. Didn't you want it before?"

Mu Tianen picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth. She raised her eyebrows, thinking it tasted good.

Li Jinnan patiently waited.

"No need. That was what you deserved. I have already given the math notebook to my friend."

Li Jinnan immediately looked at the girl opposite Mu Tianen.

Anyone who had paid attention to Mu Tianen knew she only had one friend.

Before Li Jinnan could say anything, Mu Tianen added, "Don't even think about getting it from my friend."

The displeasure in Li Jinnan's eyes had reached the extreme. He gritted her teeth to prevent him from bursting with anger. "Since you have already given the notebook to your friend, she has the right to decide how to deal with it."

"What do you want to exchange the notebook for?" Li Jinnan turned to Qiu Ziyi.

Qiu Ziyi was stunned and paused for a while. Then she shook her head and said seriously, "I really need that notebook."

Math was her worst subject. She had read the notebook for a week and improved a lot. She would not trade the notebook for any amount of money.

Li Jinnan refused to give up and wanted to say something else.

"Li Jinnan, aren't you the last one to be willing to dine in the canteen? Don't disturb Queen Mu," someone said loudly from behind.

"Queen Mu, I heard this milk tea is pretty good. Try it." Li Yang came forward with a swagger and pulled Li Jinnan away. He sat down beside Mu Tianen and put down the milk tea.

Li Yang also brought Qiu Ziyi one. He knew that she was Mu Tianen's best friend, so he wanted Qiu Ziyi to put in a good word for him to make Mu Tianen teach him more moves.

Mu Tianen put down her chopsticks, picked up her milk tea, and looked up at Li Jinnan again, "There is no room for negotiation on this matter. Don't disturb my friend, or I will be unhappy."

Mu Tianen said lightly, but Li Jinnan was a bit shocked. At that moment, her aura seemed to have changed.

However, this feeling flashed by. Li Jinnan did not believe that a girl who grew up in the countryside would have such a terrifying aura. He found Mu Tianen was drinking milk tea when he looked at her again. That aura of her had completely disappeared.

Seeing that Li Jinnan was still unwilling to leave, Li Yang put on a stern face and said in a threatening tone, "Li Jinnan, don't be so insensible. Your family will not offend me for you."

Li Jinnan secretly gritted his teeth. He could not afford to offend Li Yang. After all, he was the only son of the Li Family.

Li Jinnan reluctantly left after thoughtful consideration, but he would not give up.

Mu Tianen took a sip of milk tea and looked at Li Yang. Before she could ask him, he answered.

"Li Jinnan wants to win the international mathematics competition in a month. Last year, as the runner-up, he lost with a margin of two points. Given his strong self-pride, he will not give up."

"He participated in the school anniversary this year because he knew in advance that President Song's mathematical notebook was among the prizes. He would not take the defeat lying down."

Only then did Mu Tianen know why Li Jinnan was so insistent. However, she had already given the notebook to Qiu Ziyi. She did not intend to take it back. If he wanted to win, he could have other ways.

"How can he blame Tianen? He wasn't as good as Mu Tianen," Qiu Ziyi retorted.

"Of course, but don't be fooled by Li Jinnan's appearance. He bears a grudge. He thinks he is superior to anyone else and treats others like shit," Li Yang said with a disgusting face.

Mu Tianen recalled what Li Jinnan had said when she stepped down from the stage that day. "He said that I didn't deserve to be the champion. What did he mean by that?"

"Li Jinnan said that?" Li Yang said angrily.

Mu Tianen nodded and took another big mouthful of milk tea. Li Yang was really a good disciple. He was extremely good at finding delicious food.

"He really knows how to deceive himself," Li Yang said with a ridiculing tone.

Mu Tianen and Qiu Ziyi did not understand what he meant.

"His family background is not bad. His family is not as powerful as the big four families, but the Li family has many daughters who are all married to more powerful families, which brings them many backers," Li Yang explained. "And Li Jinnan grows up spoiled. He can almost get whatever he wants. He himself is outstanding too, like he has passed the piano tenth level test. He was sure he would win at the school anniversary, but he didn't anticipate you would be his opponent."

"So what?" Qiu Ziyi still did not understand.

"That's why Li Jinnan said that Queen Mu didn't deserve it. He didn't expect that a person who grew up outside would defeat him in an area he is good at. He looks down on people from ordinary families," Li Yang said grumpily. "To be honest, if you didn't participate in the school anniversary, Li Jinnan's performance and his handsome face will definitely win him the champion.

He must have gotten a heavy blow this time." Li Yang smiled happily. He liked to see Li Jinnan's face fall.

"However, you will definitely be annoyed again and again," he continued.

Mu Tianen listened but didn't remember anything. She would never be concerned about unimportant people.

"Queen Mu, let's not talk about him. What are we going to practice today?" Li Yang was very excited.

Mu Tianen seemed to have taught Li Yang nothing, but when Li Yang asked her questions about training, she would say something; when she saw some of the moves Li Yang showed her, she would also guide and correct him.

"First, you should practice the basic skills more," Mu Tianen replied.