Calm Before the Storm

2/14/2026

"I'll be counting on everyone from now on."

Jason Zhao wore a sunny smile, giving off a very bright and cheerful vibe.

After greeting everyone one by one, Jason Zhao walked straight over to Lynn Chen, glanced at the seat beside her, and smiled, "Mind if I sit here?"

"Not at all, not at all."

Before Lynn Chen could answer, Sisi Shao, who was sitting next to her, immediately scooted over, making space for Jason Zhao. She grinned and asked, "Where did you go to school before, Jason?"

"Just a small place."

After answering Sisi Shao, Jason Zhao turned to Lynn Chen and asked gently, "You weren't scared just now, were you?"

"No, thank you for earlier."

Lynn Chen shook her head, looking at Jason Zhao who was so close, her heart racing wildly.

"What happened? What was that about? Lynn, is there some secret between you two?"

Sisi Shao leaned in, her eyes darting between Jason Zhao and Lynn Chen, clearly trying to sniff out some answers.

"I ran into a creep when I came out of the restroom just now. Luckily, Jason drove him away."

"Oh, so it was a hero saving the damsel!"

Sisi Shao sighed, "How come I never get lucky enough for a hero to save me?"

"If you ever run into trouble, you can come to me."

Jason Zhao nodded at Sisi Shao.

"I'll remember that! If I really need help, don't go back on your word."

Sisi Shao giggled.

At that moment, Liam Li came over holding two glasses of red wine. He handed one to Jason Zhao and said, "Don't underestimate Jason. He was the captain of his old school's basketball team, and as a kid, he trained with a reclusive master. Honestly, there's probably no one at Brightsea No. 1 High who can beat him."

"That awesome?" Sisi Shao put on a look of surprise.

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