Chapter 249 Refusing to Copy Homework

The moment homework was mentioned, Li Xinxin wilted instantly and pleaded, "Yunxia, ​​can we talk about something...?"

"No, copying homework is out of the question. Don't beg me anymore. This is my bottom line. Do things yourself."

That's a bit of a harsh statement, but if we don't say it that way, things will get very complicated in the next five years. People will be working hard to conduct experiments, record all the data, write reports all night, and check them five times before they feel comfortable submitting them.

She, on the other hand, casually took away the fruits of others' labor with just a few words, and lied to others that she was the one who worked so hard. Yunxia couldn't stand this behavior.

Li Xinxin pouted and turned her gaze to another person in the dormitory.

Li Hongxia, who was writing a report at her desk, turned to look at her and said, "I...I haven't finished writing it yet, and I don't even know if it's correct. You...you should write it yourself!"

Hearing this, Li Xinxin's eyes lit up, and she thought to herself that she had a chance. She quickly slipped off the bed and began to beg for help, "Hongxia, you're the best! We're all in the same dorm, so we should help each other, right? I didn't record any data during the experiment, so how can I write a report? Please help me this time. I'll treat you to a big meal tomorrow, okay?"

Li Hongxia was overwhelmed by this offensive and was about to agree when Yun Xia interrupted again, "The lab is open on weekends too. You can do the experiment again, Hongxia. Although it's the same experiment, the amount of each ingredient will affect the experimental data. Are you sure you want Xin Xin to copy your report from beginning to end? Are you sure the lecturer won't find out? Are you sure it won't affect your scholarship?"

Since it concerned her scholarship, Li Hongxia had to take it seriously. She covered the report paper and said with an awkward smile, "Xinxin, you should... write it yourself!"

"Yunxia, ​​I don't think I've offended you, so why are you going against me?" someone said angrily.

The girl closed her book, strode over to her, patted her on the shoulder, and said, "I'm doing this for your own good. Once bad habits are formed, they're hard to break. Tuition is over a thousand yuan a year, and the experimental equipment is all imported from abroad. You should seize the opportunity to learn, right? Otherwise, why bother studying so hard for more than ten years!"

She understood the big picture, but she plopped down on the stool and said listlessly, "Who told me that college would be easy? Easy my foot! Medicinal herbs, basic medical theory, acupoint diagrams—you have to memorize all of them, and the words and sentences are so difficult to understand. I... I just don't want to study."

"Li Xinxin, medical school is a 5-year program. If you think studying medicine is too tough and want to switch majors, you should do it sooner rather than later. But let me tell you something unpleasant: every major is tiring. If you don't study it, plenty of others will. The lab opens at 8 a.m. So think it over carefully!"

After saying that, he took the things to the bed, set up a small table, and silently began writing his lab report. Under the bed, the two were having a silent exchange.

"She...is she angry?" Li Xinxin asked, her expression exaggerated as she mouthed the words.

Li Hongxia shook her head, indicating that she didn't know, and turned back to continue doing her homework.

The next day, Yunxia woke up slowly, glanced at her watch, and thought, "Hmm, it's already 9 o'clock. I wonder if someone has gone to the lab yet." She got up, dressed, and went to wash up, only to find a note on the table.

"Oh, it was left by Xinxin before she left!" Li Hongxia, who was about to go to the library, kindly reminded her.

"Yunxia, ​​I'm sorry, it was all my fault last night. I shouldn't have tried to be clever and copied someone else's homework. After reflecting on it all night, I deeply realize my mistake and I won't do it again. I guess... I'll be spending the whole day in the lab today. Waaah, the assignment is due next Monday, time is so tight!"

"To err is human, to forgive divine!"

The girl chuckled softly, happily went to the washroom to wash up, ate breakfast, and continued writing her lab report.

That evening, when Li Xinxin returned home exhausted, Yunxia spoke to her and handed her some washed fruit.

"Now I know why you two wouldn't let me copy. I was exhausted after finishing the experiment, and writing the report was a huge task. Anyone who tries to steal my hard work will be kicked away."

"That's the right way to think. Remember to complete the tasks assigned by the instructors on time. If you encounter any problems while writing reports, feel free to ask."

"Okay, I'll write it tomorrow!"

Before 10 p.m. on the second day, Li Xinxin finally completed the experiment report independently.

Thump thump thump! Thump thump thump!

"Please come in!"

The door creaked open, and a woman with a high ponytail peeked in, smiling as she asked, "You're in the top student's dorm, you must have finished your lab reports, right? Could I... copy them?"

"No, I won't lend it. Solve your own problems..."

After writing all day, Li Xinxin, feeling dizzy and overwhelmed, simply yelled at him and drove him away.

"You stingy person, if you don't want to lend it, then don't, why are you being so mean!" After grumbling for a bit, the person turned around and knocked on the next dormitory door.

"Who is this person? So rude!"

"Alright, don't get upset over irrelevant people. It's almost 10 o'clock, and you have class tomorrow morning. Go wash up and go to bed!"

"Hmph, after finishing something important, of course I need to go out and have some fun! How about it... do you want to come along?"

The "happy" he was referring to was probably entertainment venues like bars and karaoke bars. Yun Xia's lips twitched slightly as she politely declined the invitation, and then she turned her attention to the obedient girl, Li Hongxia.

"Don't look at me. I have a full schedule of classes tomorrow morning, and I also have to help out in the cafeteria at noon. I need to get a good rest today. Besides... I don't want to go to those places... and I don't dare to go." After saying that, she tidied up the table and took the washbasin to the water room.

"None of them know how to enjoy life. Forget it, it's no fun going alone. I'll wait until I find like-minded people and then start a crazy nightlife."

Unfortunately, the only response she received was the sound of Yunxia pulling the bed curtains.

The next day, when it was time to hand in the lab reports, Yangmei cut in line and heavily pressed her report onto Yunxia's work.

What, trying to outdo me?

Yunxia ignored her antics and turned back to her seat. Three days later, the graded assignments were returned to everyone's hands. Yangmei crumpled the report and glared at Yunxia like a resentful woman.

"Yangmei, 98 points is not low, you should be content!" Li He, a fellow villager, tugged at her sleeve and whispered words of comfort.

"Be content? I will never let anyone surpass me in terms of achievements!"

The report card, which showed a score of 98, was torn to shreds.

"Yang Mei, you can voice any opinions you have directly. There's no need to get angry over a piece of paper," the lecturer, wearing black-rimmed glasses, said authoritatively without raising his voice.

A sudden voice behind her startled Yang Mei. Seeing who it was, she stammered, "Lecturer, I...I have no objection! Report...report...I accidentally tore it!"

"From this small incident, you got a high score of 98, but tore the report to shreds. This shows that you have an impure mind, are dissatisfied, and are prone to jealousy. Write a 2,000-word self-reflection and apology letter and hand it in to me before the next class. As for this report, you'd better glue it back together. Every assignment is on your file, and you don't want this to affect your future, do you?"