Journey to become a God

The person who shouted at Ye Chen had a fierce expression. This man, Sen Tu, was known as a tyrant in the class, and most students feared him.

Sen Tu immediately walked toward Ye Chen, grabbed his collar, and pulled him from his seat. "How dare you sit in my seat? Don't you know who I am?"

Ye Chen remained unfazed. "I don't know you, and frankly, I don't care."

Hearing this, Sen Tu's anger flared. Most students avoided him out of fear, yet this newcomer dared to defy him. "Looks like I need to teach you a lesson."

The other students watched, expecting Ye Chen to regret provoking Sen Tu.

Sen Tu prepared to punch Ye Chen in the face, but Ye Chen simply smirked and caught his fist mid-air.

Crack! A sickening noise echoed as Sen Tu's fingers bent unnaturally.

"Aahhh! Let go!" Sen Tu screamed, trying to free his hand, but Ye Chen's grip was unrelenting.

"I don't like violence," Ye Chen said calmly. "But if you mess with me again, I won't go easy on you."

With that, Ye Chen released his grip and threw Sen Tu backward. The bully slammed into a wall, groaning in pain.

Struggling to his feet, Sen Tu clutched his trembling hand, now swollen and red. He didn't dare retaliate immediately but resolved to call his gang for revenge later. Without another word, he fled the classroom to save face.

Zhao Yanyan rushed to Ye Chen's side. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. That was just an annoying pest," Ye Chen replied casually.

"Ye Chen, though Sen Tu isn't strong, he has connections with some dangerous gangs. That's why most students avoid him. I'm worried he'll come after you again," Zhao Yanyan said with concern.

Ye Chen smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry, Yanyan. I can handle it. Just trust me."

Seeing his confidence, Zhao Yanyan felt relieved. They returned to their seats, and she resumed studying.

"Yanyan, why are you studying English this morning?" Ye Chen asked curiously.

"There's a surprise test today. Sister Rouxi informed me," Zhao Yanyan explained.

"Oh, I see."

"You should study too. If you score well, I'll give you a special reward," Zhao Yanyan teased with a playful smile.

"A reward? What kind?" Ye Chen's curiosity was piqued.

Zhao Yanyan giggled. "That's a secret. But if you fail, the reward is canceled."

"Now I'm really looking forward to it," Ye Chen said, then promptly laid his head on the desk and fell asleep.

"Hey! Why are you sleeping?!" Zhao Yanyan huffed. She had hoped her words would motivate him.

Little did she know, Ye Chen had already memorized all the subjects. His intelligence ensured he could ace any test effortlessly.

Eventually, Zhao Yanyan gave up and continued studying. Time passed, and before she knew it, the next lesson was about to start.

"Hey, wake up! Sister Rouxi's class is about to begin!" Zhao Yanyan nudged Ye Chen awake.

"Huh? What time is it?" Ye Chen asked groggily, rubbing his eyes.

"It's already 11:00 AM," she said, exasperated.

"What? I slept for more than three hours?" Ye Chen was surprised. He had only meant to rest for a short while.

"Yes, and you missed two subjects," Zhao Yanyan said, turning away, seemingly upset.

Ye Chen sighed. "Yanyan, are you mad at me? I'm sorry."

She turned to face him, her eyes serious. "Ye Chen, consider this my request. In the future, my grandfather will send me to the best university in the country. I don't want us to be separated. What will I do if you can't get in?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen was touched. Their bond had grown deep, and Zhao Yanyan was thinking about their future together.

Ye Chen took her hand gently. "Yanyan, I promise I'll work hard and get good grades from now on."

Zhao Yanyan's face softened, and a bright smile appeared. "Good. I'll hold you to that promise."

Meanwhile, Zhang Liao's usual seat was empty, meaning he hadn't shown up to bother Ye Chen today. However, Ye Chen noticed that many girls in the class kept sneaking glances at him.

It seemed trouble—and admiration—was never far from him.