When Ye Linchen got home, he ate a few bites of dinner quickly and then rolled up his sleeves to start tidying up the room.

She moved the desk that was against the wall closer to the bed, putting some distance between it and the wall.

That way, one person can sit on each side, and the four people are just right.

There was only one chair at home, so Ye Linchen borrowed two more from his neighbor.

With the addition of the chair next to the bed, everyone now has a place to sit.

At 7 p.m., Feng Linlin, Lin Xiaojuan, and Shen Yanlin arrived at Ye Linchen's small house on time.

Once inside, Feng Linlin looked around excitedly, making a lot of noise.

Wow, Xiao Chen, your room is decorated nicely!

After receiving his commission, Ye Linchen tidied up the room again.

A two-meter-high full-length mirror was nailed to the wall behind the door, so I could check my appearance before going out each day.

Next to the mirror hangs a stuffed animal-shaped storage bag containing small items such as combs and keys for easy access.

Below the mirror was a small white shoe rack, on which Ye Linchen's shoes were neatly arranged.

Besides the black leather boots I'm wearing today, I also have two pairs of sneakers, one black and one white, both of which are the most popular styles on the market.

A floral rug, similar in color to the curtains, was laid on the cement floor.

The carpet is fluffy and soft to the touch, adding a touch of homey warmth to the room.

Because the bungalow was quite cold, Ye Linchen specially bought a state-of-the-art infrared heater.

At this moment, the heater was humming, dispelling the chill in the room and filling the small space with warmth.

Several potted green ivy plants were placed on the windowsill, their emerald green leaves appearing vibrant under the light.

A glass vase sat nearby, holding two vibrant red roses, adding a touch of brightness to the room.

A small bookcase was added against the wall, where Ye Linchen neatly arranged his study materials and some leisure books, making his small desk look clean and tidy.

A timetable was posted on the wall, recording her daily study plan.

Although the room was still simple, it was clean and tidy, making people feel comfortable and at ease.

Lin Xiaojuan sincerely exclaimed, "I never imagined that you could decorate your little home so warmly when you live alone."

It made her want a house like that.

I can do whatever I want, without my parents interfering. How free I am!

Ye Linchen poured hot water for the three of them and pointed to the newly added coat rack by the door, saying, "It's warm inside, so take off your coats and hang them on the rack. You can put them back on when you go out, so you don't catch a cold from the cold wind."

"Xiao Chen, you've thought of everything."

Feng Linlin and Lin Xiaojuan hung up their clothes as instructed and sat down at the desk.

Shen Yanlin also took off his leather jacket, hung it up, and slowly walked over. He stretched out his long legs and sat down on the remaining chair.

He glanced around the room and finally commented, "Not bad."

Ye Linchen ignored him and suggested, "Let's discuss a study plan."

Lin Xiaojuan immediately chimed in, "Yes, we need a plan, and we'll follow that plan from now on."

Feng Linlin and Shen Yanlin had no objections.

Ye Linchen took a notebook out of his desk drawer, opened it to a blank page, and picked up a pencil to start drawing a table.

"Six subjects, how about we review three subjects every day?" Ye Linchen asked while drawing.

Lin Xiaojuan nodded: "Okay, I think that's a good idea."

"We'll spend half an hour on each subject, mainly discussing the test papers the teacher gave us and summarizing the key knowledge points," Ye Linchen added.

Feng Linlin suggested, "Then let's review English, Chinese, and math tonight."

“Okay,” Ye Linchen said with a smile, “It just so happens that my English and Chinese are the worst, but my math is okay, so I can tutor you.”

The plan was finalized, and the study group officially began operating.

Shen Yanlin was the strongest in English, so he took the English test paper without hesitation and began to explain how to answer English questions.

He took a pen and drew circles on the test paper, explaining things in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

That serious attitude, compared to that carefree demeanor, made him seem like a completely different person.

Ye Linchen listened very attentively, feeling as if a new world had suddenly opened up for him.

It turns out there are so many tips and techniques for learning English besides rote memorization!

She quickly picked up her pen and began taking notes on her test paper.

Feng Linlin is also very proficient in English and shared several learning methods that she found useful.

Ye Linchen felt that he had benefited greatly from it.

Before we knew it, half an hour had passed.

"Let's take a break."

Ye Linchen put down his pen and stretched his wrists.

The other three also put down their pens and lazily stretched in a messy manner.

Lin Xiaojuan remarked, "Learning together as a group of four is much more efficient than me studying alone."

“That’s right,” Feng Linlin continued, “four people, each in charge…”

Before Feng Linlin could finish speaking, she heard a series of urgent knocks on the door.

The voice was urgent and loud, as if it were filled with anger.

Feng Linlin was startled and asked with wide eyes, "Who is it? Why is it so fierce?"

"I'll go take a look."

Ye Linchen stood up and walked to the door.

As soon as the door opened, Meng Xueyun stood angrily outside, her face ashen and her lips tightly pursed.

As soon as Meng Xueyun saw Ye Linchen, she immediately exploded, pointing at her and questioning her relentlessly.

"Ye Linchen, have you no shame?! A man and a woman alone in a room, what kind of behavior is this! Your cousin was worried about you, but you didn't appreciate it and even scolded her. You've really disgraced the Ye family!"

Ye Linchen frowned, glanced at Shen Yanlin and the others in the room, suppressed her disgust, and said coldly, "You don't understand the situation at all, so don't shout here!"

Meng Xueyun's anger flared even more, and she roared, "You brat, how dare you talk to your mother like that!"

She pointed at Ye Linchen and questioned him repeatedly, "How could I not know? Did you invite a male classmate over to your house? Did you refuse to let Xiaohan come?"

Ye Linchen nodded and admitted, "Yes, what's wrong? Is it not allowed?"

Meng Xueyun immediately erupted in anger, her voice sharp and piercing.

"You're a girl, and you're getting all tangled up with a male classmate, even bringing him home! You have no shame! All your education has gone to waste!"

"Did Meng Zihan tell on you? Did she tell you we were having extra lessons?"

"Tutoring? I already said so, okay? Let me ask you, if it's tutoring, why didn't you bring Xiaohan? I think you're just feeling guilty. You're something else, only had one day of class and you're already getting involved with a male classmate!"

Her voice grew louder and louder, attracting the neighbors to peek in.

Feng Linlin and Lin Xiaojuan, who were inside the house, couldn't stand it anymore and came out to defend Ye Linchen.

"Auntie, what nonsense are you talking about! We're all here studying, how can it be unclear?"

When Meng Xueyun saw that all the people coming out of the house were girls, she was stunned.