Thanks to her hard work, the supportive environment, and Zhong Cheng’s expert guidance, Jiang Yi’s progress was remarkable. She climbed back into the top five in the March exams, reached third place in April, and secured second place in May, widening the gap between her and third place while significantly closing in on first.

Her classmates were astonished. Was this the power of a top student? The number one student tutoring another into second place, inching ever closer to the top spot.

Although Zhong Cheng kept a low profile while tutoring Jiang Yi, his inherent charisma made him hard to ignore. His consistent presence after school eventually made their study sessions common knowledge.

Rumors circulated, but most of the students in the advanced class were discreet and focused on their studies. They mostly admired Jiang Yi's rapid improvement.

Except for a few individuals.

Like Chen Yuxin.

After her failed attempt to frame Jiang Yi during PE class backfired, exposing her scheme to the very person she liked, and then witnessing his closeness with Jiang Yi, Chen Yuxin’s shame festered into hatred. This resentment, fueled by jealousy, intensified over time, morphing into outright loathing.

Slut! So fake, always seducing men! Why don’t you just die!

Two weeks before the college entrance exams, an anonymous letter landed in the Student Affairs Office mailbox. It explicitly accused two students of dating, attaching several photos as evidence of their “intimate behavior.” The letter vehemently condemned their actions, claiming they were disrupting the school environment and corrupting the academic atmosphere. It demanded disciplinary action, even suggesting public criticism. It went so far as to claim their open displays of affection in the classroom were negatively influencing the advanced class, disrupting the learning environment, and causing other students' grades to drop.

The director of Student Affairs frowned. This contradicted everything he knew. What deep-seated grudge could justify such a damaging accusation right before the crucial exams? Such a disruption could jeopardize their performance.

Jiang Yi had transferred using Zhong family connections. Most of the school administration knew about her relationship with Zhong Cheng. Even those who didn't, including the homeroom teacher and some subject teachers, hadn't considered intervening, even if they viewed it as dating.

Often, schools didn't prohibit relationships themselves, but rather the potential negative consequences. However, these two students focused solely on academics, with no overt displays of affection. Their grades had improved dramatically, and their dedication had even boosted the overall learning atmosphere. The teachers welcomed this dynamic.

Jiang Yi's homeroom teacher, also her Chinese teacher, scrutinized the letter. The writing style seemed familiar, but having intimate knowledge of her students' handwriting, she immediately ruled out her class. Besides, the two students studied quietly, their tutoring sessions barely audible. Even if they were dating, they hadn't held hands, kissed, or engaged in inappropriate behavior in the classroom. How could this possibly disrupt learning?

“It’s not from my class,” the homeroom teacher stated. “And from my observation, they’re both quite well-behaved. No one has complained. On the contrary, the students seem to appreciate having a top student around. With only two weeks left before the exams, let’s not blow this out of proportion. It wouldn't be fair to them.”

The director had only mentioned the letter to the homeroom teacher casually, hoping to identify the author. Since that proved unsuccessful, he decided to drop the matter.

But it wouldn't be dropped.

The incident eventually reached Zhong Cheng. He meticulously reviewed security footage from every corner of the school, uncovering the anonymous accuser's identity.