Pampered by the School Bully-Chapter 256 - 250, Huo Feng, when are you coming home?

Puzzled by the unexpected conversation with old Huo in his office, Huo Feng originally thought he would have to fight another battle. Was he going to discuss with old Huo about disowning each other?

But after the talk, he found himself on the same side as old Huo.

No, it would be more accurate to say old Huo had pulled him onto his own side.

Although Huo Feng didn’t understand much about math competitions, they sounded prestigious. He thought it wouldn’t hurt for a top student like Pu Sangzhi to participate.

After school on Friday, Huo Feng sent Pu Sangzhi home as usual.

So on the way home, he brought up the math competition to Sangzhi and asked why she wasn’t participating.

In response, Pu said, "Because...it’s bothersome."

Huo Feng raised an eyebrow: "Bothersome?"

Wow...

He couldn’t believe she would be the type to avoid hassle.

Unable to help himself, Huo Feng continued to inquire, "What’s bothersome about it? How is it bothersome? Isn’t it just taking a test in Wenzhou?"

Pu shook her head: "That’s just in Wenzhou, only the preliminary test within the city. It’s like a preliminary test for all the high school competitors in Wenzhou City. The actual national unified competition is in Hangzhou. After the city-level test, students with excellent scores go to the provincial level. Moreover, only by achieving top ranks in the provincial competition can they qualify for the CMO (China Mathematical Olympiad), and then move on to the national training team, which is a prerequisite for direct admission to Tsinghua."

Hearing her explain the process all in one breath, Huo Feng was shocked once again!

Because he hadn’t expected that her refusal to participate in that math competition was not just about it being a hassle, but a deliberate decision made after her thorough investigation.

Although Huo Feng didn’t quite understand the whole process, it did sound very bothersome!

So, it’s like competing throughout the entire high school period...

Huo Feng thought for a moment, "If you’re always in competitions, don’t you have to stop going to school? What about the grades for other subjects?"

Pu replied, "If you make it to the national training team and secure a national ranking, you’re directly admitted to Tsinghua, and the other grades become irrelevant. However, such a busy high school life doesn’t appeal to me."

And Pu wasn’t even sure she could make it into the national training team.

Her middle school exam score was only the best in the city, limited to within the city.

She had no confidence in what rank her personal score would be at the provincial level or nationally.

There are always better people out there; Pu couldn’t guarantee that by participating in the competition, she would definitely secure a place for direct admission to Tsinghua.

Because securing admission through competitions would be tiring, come with immense pressure, and involve high risks.

Half-understanding, Huo Feng thought for a while and then suddenly asked with excitement, "Do you mean to say that as long as you compete in the math competition, enter the so-called national training team, you can get into Tsinghua without considering grades in other subjects?"

Pu hesitantly touched her chin, "Um...I suppose so. I found that on the internet last time. The specifics, I guess they depend on the policy."

"That’s great!"

Huo Feng pointed to himself: "I’ll participate then! I am good at math! If I focus on math only, that would be awesome!"

Pu asked, "Huh?"

Huo Feng, filled with the joy of a newfound discovery, exclaimed, "Holy shit, is this method specifically designed for me? Alright, that settles it! Next week I’ll go and sign up with our homeroom teacher, and I’ll participate in that math competition too! Strive to get into that national training team! Get into Tsinghua, how about that!"

Seeing his blind optimism, Pu simply couldn’t bear to burst his bubble.

Even she wasn’t confident about her performance at the provincial level, let alone the talent-packed national training team.

This guy Huo Feng...always put dreams before reality, completely disregarding the facts.

Right then, Huo Feng was too excited; he nudged Pu Sangzhi with his hand, "Sangzhi, let’s compete together, what do you say? You can join me."

Pu gave an awkward smile: "Get real; stop dreaming."

Huo Feng protested, "What are you talking about?! Dreams are necessary. What’s the difference between someone without dreams and a salted fish?"

Pu said, "You’ll be crushed by reality. Plus, I don’t think your homeroom teacher would let you participate. We don’t have many spots in the school... "

Huo Feng fist-pumped, "Doesn’t matter, I must try anyway. I got 128 in the last math test, you know!"

Pu said, "I scored 160." Including bonus questions...

Huo Feng waved his hand, "Close enough, just 32 points difference!"

Pu couldn’t but pour cold water on him, "That’s a lot."

But Huo Feng couldn’t be bothered at that moment; he saw a shortcut on the vast road to the future!

If there was a shortcut, he must take it!

Not taking it wasn’t his style at all!

"Ah, now I’ll be busy. I have to prepare for the competition!"

Huo Feng started to get ready, setting his sights on the goal.

On the side, Pu watched him filled with grand plans, truly unable to crush his enthusiasm.

She thought: Let him hit the wall and learn.

So, Pu then said, "You should first ask your homeroom teacher. If she gives you the chance, I’ll join too."

"Oh?"

"Huo Feng’s excited heart filled with more fanciful thoughts, "Is it like ’husband sings, wife follows’?"

"Pu Sangzhi gave him a sidelong glance, "You’re overthinking it!"

"Man, I’ve been feeling like life’s been going pretty smoothly lately..."

Huo Feng joyfully stretched out his arms and wrapped them around her shoulders, ready to spout some nauseating sweet nothings when Pu Sangzhi grabbed his arm, pulled it away and gave it a toss.

At the same time, she also gave him a disdainful look, "Don’t touch me without permission."

Huo Feng clicked his tongue, "What’s up, wood? Acting up again? Haven’t our relationship elevated?"

Pu Sangzhi solemnly reminded him, "It hasn’t."

Huo Feng said cheekily, "There you go again, saying things like that. Can’t you just honestly face your own feelings?"

Pu Sangzhi ignored him.

Huo Feng, "Do you have any idea how slow we’re moving? Haozi confessed to Pudge Warmth and not long after they were shopping, dining, and watching movies together. In less than a month, the two of them even started kissing—and with tongue! Now look at us..."

Pu Sangzhi shot him a fierce glance, "You think stealing a kiss isn’t enough, you want a French kiss too?"

Huo Feng shamelessly laughed, "Well... it’s pretty normal. Whenever I see you, I just react, you know? I’m a man, after all!"

Pu Sangzhi stared at him, speechless.

She opened her mouth several times, unsure of what to say. In the end, she could only shake her head and walk away.

Huo Feng still followed her persistently, continuing to speak, "Anyway, you’ve got my first kiss. How about I also give you my second?"

Pu Sangzhi ignored him.

Huo Feng added, "Sangzhi, your lips are so sweet. That one kiss left me unforgettable and feeling addicted!"

Pu Sangzhi thought to herself: Disgusting!

Huo Feng, "When can we properly kiss again?"

Pu Sangzhi couldn’t help but retort, "Never!"

Huo Feng, "Come on, let me kiss you openly and honorably just once. Sneaky kisses aren’t as satisfying!"

Pu Sangzhi completely ignored him!

...

Another weekend arrived.

On Friday night, Huo Feng fearlessly called the homeroom teacher Zheng Qiu to inquire about participating in the math Olympiad.

He was full of fervor and fighting spirit, only to be directly rejected by the homeroom teacher Zheng Qiu.

Teacher Zheng Qiu said that with limited spots, they naturally had to be given to the more promising students in the class. Clearly, she didn’t think Huo Feng was one of them.

But Huo Feng was persistent, badgering Zheng Qiu for over half an hour, refusing to let her hang up.

His thick skin moved Zheng Qiu, and she finally relented, saying he could have a chance to try.

After persuading the homeroom teacher, Huo Feng also promptly shared this chain of news with Huo Mingshan via WeChat.

He had thought to himself, once the old man Huo hears that he’s participating in the math competition with Pu Sangzhi, he’d have to look at him with new eyes!

Little did he know, the old man Huo’s response to the news was: ’What mischief are you up to now? Is this something you should be joining? Stop making a nuisance of yourself!’

Seeing Huo Mingshan’s reply, although Huo Feng was a bit disappointed, everything was still within his expectations.

He knew all along that his father would react this way, so he didn’t stoop to argue with Huo Mingshan.

Huo Feng replied, ’Old Huo, just you wait and see! I’ll definitely get into Tsinghua someday! I want to let you know: Today, you ignore me at will, but tomorrow, you won’t be able to reach me!’

After sending the message, Huo Feng tossed his phone aside, lay flat on his bed, and pondered over life.

Not long after, Huo Mingshan sent him a reply, and Huo Feng hurried to check his phone...

Huo Mingshan: ’I’m your dad; why would I need to reach for you? Even if you become the president, I’m still your dad, a generation above you for life!’

Damn...

Huo Feng genuinely didn’t know how to respond to that!

So, after thinking for a while, Huo Feng replied: ’Then I can be unfilial to you, right?’

Immediately, Huo Mingshan replied: ’Stop talking nonsense, have you ever shown filial respect to me? When are you coming back to cut off our father-son affection?’

Huo Feng replied with an ’I wouldn’t dare’ expression.

Huo Mingshan sent another message: ’When are you coming home?’

Huo Feng: ’What for? Missing me? Is it a father’s true love as strong as a mountain?’

Huo Mingshan: ’There’s household chores that need doing.’

Huo Feng: ’Goodbye!’