Chapter 2: Sitting at the Same Desk as the National Sweetheart
There were noticeably more people lingering at the school gate than usual. Clearly, fans had rushed over after hearing the news.
Looks like school life won’t be peaceful anymore.
Pu Tong felt a headache coming on and quickly pulled Liu Neng away from the chaotic scene.
“Brother Tong, there are so many fans!” Liu Neng looked around excitedly like someone who had never seen the world.
“Uh-huh.”
“You’re not even shocked?”
“I am shocked. Totally shocked. Wuu wuu wuu.”
Pu Tong deliberately acted overly emotional.
Shocked? This?
Although he had been a bottom-tier celebrity in his past life, he had at least seen the world. He had attended many events and witnessed plenty of crazy fans before—this was nothing more than a small scene.
All he could say was: fan culture is terrifying.
He rejected Liu Neng’s invitation to go to an internet café and instead went straight to a bookstore.
The original owner of this body was the type who was smart but just wasting potential. He clearly had talent but barely any study materials—such a waste.
As for gaming, he had already been sick of it after his past life as a bottom-tier entertainer, when he had nothing to do.
And honestly, the gaming industry in this world wasn’t very impressive either.
Compared to the AAA masterpieces from his previous world, these games were trash.
Not even a single groundbreaking open-world anime-style game—how dare they call themselves game developers?
Pu Tong didn’t waste time. After being sweet-talked into buying a pile of study materials by the bookstore owner, he went home.
“Mom, what are you doing?!” Pu Tong walked in and immediately smelled something burnt. Only then did he realize his mother had returned from a business trip.
Honestly, the original owner was quite unlucky—he died just when his parents were away, hit by a falling ornament.
His mother, Ni Hui, was a wandering education journalist who disappeared whenever there was news. She was not exactly a very family-oriented woman.
“This is rare—I’m just cooking a meal, but it seems I’m a bit rusty…”
“I’ll do it.” Pu Tong quickly stepped in, embarrassed for her.
“By the way, when is Dad coming back… never mind, forget I asked.”
His father was also a heavyweight—he worked as a film crew staff member and was rarely home.
Despite rarely meeting, their marriage somehow remained stable, which was impressive.
Then again, one worked in film crews and the other in journalism—no wonder he felt like he was “born to be a celebrity.”
“By the way, I heard your school is filming a variety show. Any insider info?” Ni Hui asked, clearly interested.
“You don’t say—this show is actually filming in our class.”
Parents had been informed about the filming, but Pu Tong had only told his father. His mother probably hadn’t been informed yet.
“Really? Great! Remember to tell me if there’s any juicy gossip!”
“Spreading false news is illegal, you know.”
“I know, I know. I can just wear a mask.”
“…?”
His mother was acting a little too unhinged.
“Or you could shine on the show, and I’ll hype you up. We’ll conquer the entertainment industry together!”
Pu Tong felt a chill run down his spine.
She was serious.
This is bad. Even his mother wanted to drag him into entertainment.
He had to study harder.
He escaped to his room and did three test papers overnight.
Nothing could stop his studies!
The next day, however, he was blocked on his way to school.
A huge crowd surrounded the gate.
He silently looked at the scene.
So… it turns out I can be stopped.
May heaven have no paparazzi…
Eventually, the school and production security team cleared a path.
A luxury car drove in.
“Look! That’s Chen Siqing in the car—he’s so handsome!”
Pu Tong glanced at the flashy entrance and sighed.
Compared to his past life’s small-time fame, this was nothing—but still, people really can’t be compared.
He walked through the crowd and entered the classroom.
After studying a bit, classmates gradually arrived, all still excited from earlier.
“Lin Yuxi looks so good in our school uniform!”
“Am I just ugly in comparison?”
“Yu Wanwan is so cute! She’s the real star!”
“I think the Japanese girl is the best!”
“Why aren’t we talking about the male celebrities?”
“Because someone in our class already raised the bar too high…”
Everyone suddenly looked at Pu Tong.
“…?”
I was just studying!
Soon, the teacher entered with a smile that made everyone instantly quiet down.
“Let’s record introductions for the new students.”
Cameras were set up in the classroom.
The filming began.
One by one, celebrity students introduced themselves.
Eventually, only one remained—Yu Wanwan, the “national sweetheart,” the most popular among them.
“I’m Yu Wanwan. I live locally and used to study at the nearby Normal University Affiliated High School. I hope we can all be friends.”
Polite applause filled the room.
Then she added:
“I don’t have a seatmate yet… I’ve fallen behind in studies, so I was hoping to have a good student as a desk partner. Teacher, can I choose one?”
The director hesitated.
Teacher Zhang smiled immediately.
“Of course. You can choose whoever you like.”
Yu Wanwan pointed straight at Pu Tong.
“…That student looks like he’s very focused on studying. Can I sit with him?”
Pu Tong felt a chill.
Everyone turned to look at him.
The director’s eyes lit up instantly—perfect material.
Teacher Zhang also nodded.
“….”
Pu Tong was speechless.
No one even asked for his opinion.
“I just want to study peacefully…”
But now, he had to sit next to the nation’s most popular girl.
This was way too dangerous.
(End of Chapter)
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