On Wen Xiao’s first day of transferring schools, he heard multiple versions of rumors about his new deskmate — like how he skipped class all the time, got into fights, and consistently scored exactly 60 points in every subject.

His homeroom teacher advised gently, “You’re an excellent student. Don’t let Chi Ye influence your studies.”

His classmates looked at Wen Xiao with pity and warned, “You must keep your distance from Chi-ge!”

Chi Ye, who had personally witnessed Wen Xiao knock down several opponents with a discarded plastic pipe and a cold expression, questioned soulfully, “Who the hell is influencing who?”