School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert

"It's okay, I'm just a girl and I don't invite trouble!" Yang Xiaoyan giggled, "You just work hard in Linjiang City, try to become a manager soon, so you can earn more money. Right? Then you can buy a house and a car."

Li Dapang really wanted to tell Yang Xiaoyan the truth, that he wasn't just an employee at Hanmen, but actually the owner. However, this identity wasn't easy to reveal. As Xiao Han had said, once this identity was exposed, there would likely be trouble later. So, Li Dapang tried his best to hold it in.

The students of Senior Year Class Three were all whispering among themselves, overwhelmed by the loud noise outside.

It turned out that a person's influence could be this tremendous; it turned out that such an influential person was actually their classmate. Many felt surprised and stunned by this realization.

.........

Meanwhile, far across the ocean in the United States.

Chen Zihan lay in bed, unable to sleep for a long time. She was profoundly shocked; her heart and liver seemed to tremble in that moment. Beneath that golden mask hid a face so familiar. When the mask was removed under the sunlight, she was instantaneously overwhelmed. In that instant, she seemed to lose herself and barely reacted.

Her phone fell to the floor because she couldn't believe it.

The phone was broken, she couldn't receive domestic signals, and her computer had also completely lost its connection. Staring at the blank screen of her computer, Chen Zihan felt dejected and disheartened. Eventually, she managed to call Yang Xiaoyan and asked her to somehow send the video from today. Yang Xiaoyan readily agreed.

"I'll send it to your email later." Yang Xiaoyan nodded.

"Okay, thank you!" Chen Zihan expressed her gratitude.

"Zi Han," Yang Xiaoyan said softly, "do you... do you find it unbelievable?"

"Yes!" Chen Zihan nodded, then added, "It's indeed unbelievable; I really didn't expect it. The 'Godly Teacher' is actually Xiao Han; no wonder I always felt a familiar aura about him. Now I understand why, from the first time I met him, my heart fluttered."

"So..." Yang Xiaoyan asked.

"Maybe, I have wronged Xiao Han!" Chen Zihan sighed, then continued, "I should blame myself; I have emotionally betrayed Xiao Han. I don't deserve to be his woman."

"What?" Yang Xiaoyan was startled, "Why would you say that?"

"Actually, I've secretly liked the 'Godly Teacher' all along." Chen Zihan clenched her teeth, "Back then, my feelings for Xiao Han were ambivalent. In fact, coming to America was somewhat because of the 'Godly Teacher.' If I had insisted on staying in China, it wasn't impossible. But, I just couldn't handle the torment and struggle of two men in my heart, so I chose to leave."

"What?!" Yang Xiaoyan was stunned upon hearing such words from Chen Zihan's mouth for the first time.

"Right." Chen Zihan nodded, "In another way, I betrayed Xiao Han emotionally because I fell for another man. Thus, I'm not fit for Xiao Han. I don't deserve to be his woman. He's so outstanding, so charming, so charismatic." Your next read is at My Virtual Library Empire

"But, they are ultimately the same person!" Chen Zihan hurriedly added.

"Still, I can't forgive myself." Yang Xiaoyan shook her head and continued, "I can't forgive my emotional unfaithfulness. It's even more dreadful and unforgivable than a physical betrayal. Do you understand?"

"I don't understand." Chen Zihan shook her head, "Do you know how despondent Xiao Han has been for you? Do you know how many tears Xiao Han has shed for you? Do you know how much Xiao Han has sacrificed for you...?"

"I might know, or maybe not." Chen Zihan's voice was somber, and she continued, "Xiaoyan, tell Xiao Han for me, I'm sorry."

After saying that, the call was disconnected.

Yang Xiaoyan held the phone, somewhat dazed. Li Dapang, curious, asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

"Ah, it was Chen Zihan's call..." Yang Xiaoyan sighed and then slowly relayed Chen Zihan's words to Li Dapang. Li Dapang frowned and said, "Actually... I don't know what to say, but I think now is not the time; we shouldn't tell Xiao Han about this."

"Okay!" Yang Xiaoyan nodded, "Since you don't want to talk, then let's not. Anyway, it's not urgent. Xiao Han's reputation is rising, we shouldn't dampen his spirits or let him foster hopes for Chen Zihan. Maybe over time, this feeling will gradually fade, right?"

"Hmm!" Li Dapang nodded.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Zihan kept tightly holding the telephone in her room, hugging it to her chest, clenching her teeth. Her whole body felt like it was about to collapse, as if it might split open.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Tears kept falling from Chen Zihan's eyes.

Chen Zihan couldn't forgive herself. In fact, she had been tormenting herself these days, as if a series of knives were continuously slicing through her skin, muscles, and blood vessels...

That day at the airport, "The Happiness You Owe Me" played over the broadcast. This thousand-word essay filled Chen Zihan with sadness. At that moment, she finally felt Xiao Han's love and affection for her, but her spirit had already derailed, she felt she could not be forgiven.

"Xiao Han, I'm sorry!" Chen Zihan bowed her head, uncontrollably burying her face between her curled-up legs.

Outside, the night was dark. The sleepless city sparkled with colorful lights, guiding those who couldn't find their way home and lighting a warm lamp for those without a home in the city.

Chen Zihan wiped away her tears, gently lifting her head to look out of the window. This bustling city, where she could find no sense of belonging, was the truly sad part. At that moment, how much Chen Zihan regretted coming to this strange city, a place that didn't belong to her.

She should have stayed in Linjiang City, perhaps she shouldn't have opened her heart's wounds, perhaps she should have kept that secret buried forever.

Alas, some things once happened, are forever done.

"Be strong, Chen Zihan," she whispered softly, "if you aren't strong, who will be weak with you?"

......

Locally, CCTV directly broadcasted Xiao Han's speech that day.

It was splendid, very inspirational. Moreover, the CCTV reporters deeply analyzed Xiao Han's family background, his family's financial situation, and the struggles behind him. Xiao Han's story seemed like a classic tale of a poor grassroots individual achieving success through the college entrance examination.

The state wanted to use media discourse to promote the notion that the college entrance exam is fair and just, convincing the entire population that only through learning can one change their fate, and that knowledge is the greatest wealth. Thus, Xiao Han's story immediately spread to countless households.

The Hanmen Training Class suddenly became the focus of the nation's people, with some traveling great distances to enroll their children, and a few parents from other provinces even decided to move to Linjiang City for their children's education, regardless of the high school-choice fees. As long as it could improve their children's grades, where they studied was indifferent.

The Spirit of Hanmen!

This was a term frequently mentioned by the domestic media and placed prominently on the front page of major publications. It also became the most popular phrase online. The Spirit of Hanmen is a spirit of perseverance and never giving up.

This spirit can be applied not only to studies but also to work, and indeed, to any aspect of life.

With the frenzied spread through major media and online platforms, Xiao Han became completely famous. This young man, just nineteen years old, had become a household name across the country. Even elementary school students knew of Xiao Han's impoverished background and his dedication to his studies. His story was repeatedly used by teachers as a motivational example for their students.

Xiao Han became famous at a young age and became the favored subject of major advertising and entertainment companies. Many entertainment and advertising firms were seeking Xiao Han, hoping to have him star in ads or act as a spokesman. The entertainment companies were not only attracted by his current popularity but also by his handsome appearance, looking to package him as a star.

"Xiao Han!" Li Dapang called Xiao Han.

"What's up?" Xiao Han was still hiding in Li Xiaoya's upscale apartment. Xiao Han chose to hide there because the complex had strict security measures, and besides, it was comfortable to live in with air conditioning and spacious rooms, allowing him to sleep wherever he wanted. The fridge stocked with drinks, and a maid regularly came to clean.

Xiao Han was lying on the couch, having eaten two slices of cool watermelon, feeling very refreshed.

After finishing the watermelon, Xiao Han decided to take a cool shower and then a nap.

The water rushed...

Xiao Han quickly stripped clean and dashed into the bathroom, beginning his shower immediately.