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"Why panic? Until the results are announced, there's still a chance."

The boy's eyes lit up. "Teacher Lin, I'll do whatever you say. What should I do?"

Lin Jiangye picked up the glass of red wine on the table and smiled. "You've done it once already. The second time will be easier. The method may be old, but it works."

"And behave yourself during this critical period. Don't give anyone anything they can use against you, or even I won't be able to save you."

By the time Shen Luoluo learned that Shen Xiche was trending, it was the next morning. She read the trending posts in the car, then arrived at class to hear her classmates praising him too.

Even Qin Shiyue, who had always liked Sui Huai, couldn't help praising Shen Xiche. "Luoluo, your second brother was so cool! I've watched that video over and over. The way he dropped to one knee was incredible!"

Shen Luoluo nodded in agreement. She had been amazed when she watched it in the car. Whoever had placed those glass shards must have been furious. They had meant to make Shen Xiche mess up, but instead they had handed him an iconic moment. His popularity and follower count were soaring.

He might have come in second if he had kept playing it steady. Now, thanks to that moment, his debut in first place as the center was practically assured.

"If I weren't already a Sui Huai fan, I'd switch to your second brother!" Qin Shiyue was still marveling.

Shen Luoluo raised an eyebrow. "Why switch? Follow a few more. If you're quick enough, no scandal can catch up with you."

Qin Shiyue blinked, then slowly gave her a thumbs-up. "You have a point!" Her excitement lasted only a few minutes before she