Mockery

The event was held on the school playground.

When Fatty and Xiao Fan arrived, the place was already packed with people. He took out his phone, glanced at it, and pointed to the large stage at the front of the playground, saying, "Our classmates are over there."

When Xiao Fan and his companion arrived, most of the students were already there, as was their homeroom teacher.

Upon seeing Xiao Fan, the homeroom teacher looked somewhat embarrassed.

She knew about Xiao Fan's situation back then. The top student in the city was assigned to the Zone 18, and he was her student. The homeroom teacher had also inquired about it with the Principal.

But the Principal only said that this was not something they could handle.

The homeroom teacher was truly surprised that Xiao Fan would participate in this event.

"Hey, isn't this the genius who got first place in the city's gaming exam?"

A sarcastic voice rang out from the crowd. Xiao Fan looked in the direction of the voice and saw a boy dressed in flamboyant clothes with a mocking expression looking at them, a half-smile playing on his lips.

This boy's Li Li, and he is Zhang Chao's good friend.

During the exam, he wanted to join Chen Xuewei's team by relying on Zhang Chao, but Chen Xuewei chose Fatty and Xiao Fan instead, which infuriated Li Li. Otherwise, he could have entered the Zone 2 as well.

Li Li was happy when he learned that Xiao Fan had gone to Zone 18.

"This person is indeed incapable of obtaining things beyond his capabilities."

Seeing Xiao Fan now, Li Li felt a sense of vengeful superiority.

So what if I joined Chen Xuewei's team? So what if I got the top score in the city? In the end, I still ended up in the almost abandoned Zone 18.

Indeed, in everyone's eyes, Xiao Fan Team of five was able to achieve the top score in the city entirely because of Chen Xuewei.

Li Li walked through the crowd, glancing at Xiao Fan with disdain.

"Xiao Fan, you've come at the right time. The teacher is selecting district representatives to speak. If you hadn't come, we really wouldn't have been able to select a district representative for Zone 18, since you're the only one assigned to Zone 18 this year."

Today's event is divided into two parts. In the first part, representatives from each of the Novice Village will speak, sharing their experiences and tips regarding the environmental conditions and precautions in their respective Novice Village.

The second part is a time for free discussion.

After Li Li finished speaking, all the students' eyes fell on Xiao Fan.

Some watched with amusement, some mocked, and some felt indignant on his behalf.

"Xiao Fan, you'll speak for Zone 18." The homeroom teacher had no choice but to speak.

The fat guy didn't tell anyone that he had transferred from Zone 2 to Zone 18. In other people's eyes, Xiao Fan was the only student in this year's class in Zone 18.

Xiao Fan snorted coldly, "I'm not going."

How dare the school ask him to speak on stage? Shouldn't he go up and talk about how the school allowed the top student in the entire school to be persecuted and sent to the Zone 18?

But in Li Li's eyes, Xiao Fan was just being shameful. After all, what kind of place was Zone 18? People assigned there were already considered to have exceptional mental fortitude if they didn't jump off buildings; how could they possibly have the face to speak?

"Xiao Fan, you're the only one in this year's class assigned to Zone 18. If you don't go, who will? If you ask me, you should just go and do it as a formality. After all, nobody really wants to hear about the environment in Zone 18, right everyone?"

Li Li smiled and looked at his classmates behind him. Everyone immediately looked away, glancing at the sky, the ground, and the eyes of the people next to them, but no one paid any attention to him.

Xiao Fan, who was ranked first in the city, was assigned to the Zone 18. Even a fool would know there was something fishy about it.

Everyone here is an adult. Is it respectable for them to join in Li Li's commotion while the teacher is still around? They're not brainless.

Li Li:...

What should I do? I suddenly feel like a complete clown.

"Li Li, if you can't speak properly, shut up. What kind of person are you to teach my Brother Fan how to do things? If you've got the guts, don't leave after school." The fat man stepped forward and stood in front of Li Li, exuding an imposing aura.

"You think I'm afraid of you? Fine! School's over, huh? Whoever leaves is a dog!" Li Li retorted defiantly.

Xiao Fan:...

It's a bit childish, but we have to take him down! It'll be a good opportunity to test the power of his attribute points manifesting.

Xiao Fan was looking forward to the end of school.

Seeing that Xiao Fan disagreed, the homeroom teacher didn't say anything more.

Whether or not the Zone 18 is mentioned is actually irrelevant, since no student wants to be assigned there.

As soon as the homeroom teacher left, the students quickly started chatting together.

Most of them were talking about their experiences in the Novice Zone, with a hint of boasting mixed in.

After listening for a while, Xiao Fan couldn't help but sigh, "This game is more fun with more people."

Listen to his classmates; in other Novice Village, they fight with each other every day just to steal two monsters.

Unlike their Zone 18, where monsters are easy prey? Kill them! Kill them all! There are simply too many to kill.

The fat man rubbed his chin and said, "Hehe, seeing that everyone is doing badly, I feel relieved."

"Hey, did you guys know? I heard Chen Xuewei has already reached level six."

"Holy crap! Level 6? Really? We've only been in the game for less than two months!"

"So what? He's in the top-tier Zone 1, is it strange that he reached level six in two months?"

"Indeed, I've heard that those geniuses in Zone 1 level up incredibly fast! Maybe Chen Xuewei's level isn't even considered anything special in Zone 1."

A group of classmates got together, and the conversation somehow turned to Chen Xuewei.

Just then, a sharp male voice suddenly rang out from behind them.

"Nonsense! Vivi's level is among the top in even the Zone 1. A bunch of ignorant country bumpkins, don't spout nonsense if you don't understand."

"Who is it, talking with such a foul tone!"

Hearing someone call them country bumpkins, the students who were talking turned around angrily. Upon seeing who it was, they shrank back, their faces embarrassed, and dared not say another word.

Shen Jiangyun, a member of a collateral branch of the Shen Family, one of the Four Great Families, is also the second most talented student at Sea City No. 1 High School. In a place like Sea City, even a collateral branch of the Shen Family is someone no one dares to mess with.

There were three other people standing behind him: Chen Xuewei, Zhang Chao, and Zhang Yuanyuan.

"Say something! Why are you all so quiet? Weren't you having a great time just now?"

Zhang Yuanyuan has reverted to her previous way of looking at people with her chin down.

Those people, realizing they were in the wrong, quickly stepped forward to apologize.

"Chen Xuewei, we're sorry, we didn't mean to talk about you."

"It was our ignorance, please don't be angry, I'm really sorry."

"I really don't understand you people. Do you think you're so high-ranking? How dare you talk about Weiwei behind her back?"

"Alright, Yuanyuan, let it go." Chen Xuewei shook her head at Zhang Yuanyuan after seeing that the others had apologized.

The school invited them to participate in the activity; there was no need to make a scene over such a small matter. Besides, those people didn't say anything offensive.

"Weiwei, you're just too kind." Shen Jiangyun looked at Chen Xuewei, his tone tinged with affection.

Chen Xuewei forced an unnatural smile but remained silent.

"Young Master Shen is right, these people... Hmph!" Zhang Yuanyuan snorted coldly, her gaze sweeping over the crowd.

When she saw Xiao Fan and the fat man, a hint of guilt flashed in her eyes. Then, as if she had thought of something, she rolled her eyes at the two of them.

Xiao Fan:... She's got a problem!

"Why are you staring at me?" the fat man said directly.

He was already dissatisfied with Zhang Chao and Zhang Yuanyuan's previous behavior, and seeing that she still dared to look at him, his anger flared up.