Chapter 41

The homeroom teacher kept moving around, bumping into Yu Xi's desk corner. Yu Xi's pen, which she had been holding carefully, was accidentally used to scribble all over the test paper. The homeroom teacher seized the opportunity and immediately started to criticize, "Some students, if you don't know how to do a question, just leave it blank. Don't scribble all over the test paper. Wait for the teacher to explain. Do you all hear me?"

A few scattered replies came from underground.

Yu Xi remained unaffected, focusing intently on his work. His handwriting, like everyone else's, was orderly yet carried a touch of wildness and unruliness. The homeroom teacher had initially assumed Yu Xi was an uneducated student, given that his academic record was practically blank. However, upon seeing Yu Xi's thought process and answers, his expression suddenly changed.

He actually managed to write it, and his thinking was clear. He could tell that Yu Xi had simplified some steps, especially the last big question, which was an advanced question. It was a question personally set by the school's math teachers, so there was almost no possibility of it being leaked. He saw that Yu Xi put down his pen almost without hesitation, and more importantly, he got it right.

You did the right thing.

This person is the main person responsible for achieving his teaching goals.

The homeroom teacher was conflicted. Although he didn't like Yu Xi, who would turn down a future and money?

With this in mind, the homeroom teacher, being flexible and adaptable, quickly made up her mind. She stopped shaking her legs, stopped being sarcastic, and stopped bothering Yu Xi.

Yu Xi found it rather strange; he was all too familiar with this calm before the storm.

When Yu Xi handed in his paper, he glanced at his homeroom teacher. The teacher's gentle and warm smile made him shiver involuntarily.

How terrifying.

The weekly test questions were not as difficult as the ones Zhou Mo had given him. The teaching team was probably worried that the first weekly test for senior high school students would be too difficult and damage their confidence, so apart from a few difficult questions, the test mainly focused on basic knowledge.

Yu Xi was the first senior to leave school. The sun was still high in the sky, warm and bright. Yu Xi saw the stalls outside the school, which were already surrounded by many students in casual clothes.

Some people crave this on weekends too.

Without much hesitation, Yu Xi followed the list of items Zhou Mo had bought yesterday, eliminated some others, and bought some new gadgets.

He walked down the street with a grilled squid in his hand, took a bite, and then thought for a moment.

Yu Xi remembers that after his grandfather died, there was a period when he was not free to enter and leave the small courtyard. However, his area of ​​access was expanded to include a garden. There were gaps in the fence, and he could look out through the gaps to see the crowds coming and going, young and old, chatting and laughing, as well as vendors pushing carts and hawking their wares. Everything outside was new and exciting to Yu Xi.

The first time he saw a movie was when an old lady selling DVDs saw him, a pitiful little boy, clinging to the fence and looking out the window. Yu Xi was good-looking, the kind of person elders would like, but he himself didn't know it. He didn't know that he was good-looking; even his pouting lips could make people feel sorry for him.

Therefore, his ability to show weakness is innate; no one taught him it, and he gradually figured it out in a confined space.

And so, Yu Xi got his first disc, an animated film. He couldn't remember what it was called, only that he enjoyed the beginning and watched it day and night. But the ending was not good; the film fell apart, and the guy from the main perspective died.

Yu Xi bit off the last tentacle of the squid. Now that I think about it, was that really an animated film for children?

"Yu Xi!"

Yu Xi happened to walk into the clothing store. There was a full-length mirror at the entrance, so he didn't need to turn around to see what was happening behind him. A girl was clutching her backpack strap and running towards him at high speed.

The reflection in the mirror was somewhat distorted, indicating that the mirror was not of good quality.

Yu Xi didn't intend to pay attention to this unexpected person and continued walking forward at her own pace.

Ning Xiangjian ran a long way and was about to catch up with Yu Xi, but Yu Xi ignored her completely, which made Ning Xiangjian feel somewhat frustrated.

She had mustered up all her courage to come and make peace with Yu Xi, after all, Yu Xi was her deskmate in her senior year of high school, and she would suffocate if she didn't speak to her for a whole year.

Moreover, princesses are all capable of influencing others.

No matter what happens at home, as long as she mediates, everything can be resolved easily. My mother says she has super strong diplomatic skills.

She rushed to Yu Xi's side and reached out to pat Yu Xi on the back.

As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Yu Xi dodged Ning Xiangjian's touch in advance. He turned around coldly and asked, "Is there something you need?"

"I...I want to be your friend!"

Ning Xiangjian blushed and loudly expressed her thoughts.

Pedestrians hurried by, and occasionally someone who overheard Ning Xiang's words would stop to look at the two good-looking young men and women. Some watched with amusement, while others mocked that students these days only knew how to have puppy love.

Not far away, there were also two onlookers.

Qi Xiao linked arms with Zhou Mo, the two were very close, but neither of them had any expression on their faces. Their indifferent appearance was exactly the same as Yu Xi's. Qi Xiao leaned close to Zhou Mo's ear and said, "That girl's name is Ning Xiangjian. Her family is quite rich. She was bullied in junior high school, and her family even asked Qi Kai to help resolve the issue."

Zhou Mo turned her head. "How long have you been watching?"

Qi Xiao then smiled, "Not long ago, Yu Xi has only been in school for a short time, but it seems like she has a bit of a crush on Yu Xi."

"It's normal. People who are good-looking will take a second look when they pass by."

Qi Xiao observed Zhou Mo's expression. Zhou Mo was usually bright and cheerful, and it was rare for her to be so expressionless. She had been angry because Yu Xi refused to exchange that thing for Zhou Mo. When she learned that Zhou Mo had gone home, she immediately ran away from home and went straight to Zhou Mo's house.

Zhou Mo didn't hide anything from Qi Xiao and told her the general situation.

Qi Xiao's first reaction was, "Wow, Zhou Mo is so cool."

Qi Xiao's second reaction was, "I'm going to get angry, Zhou Mo."

Qi Xiao's third reaction was, "I have more uses; you can try using me."

Zhou Mo gladly accepted Qi Xiao's sponsorship; the idea that using a friend's connections would make her feel inferior was simply not on her mind.

Friends, family, and lovers are all meaningful.

Meaning is something we give ourselves, and something they give us.

"Should we go say hello?"

Zhou Mo finally smiled. "Do we look like parents catching their children dating too early?"

Qi Xiao was secretly pleased, but his mind was quickly filled with confusion.

She never understood what kind of feelings Zhou Mo had for Yu Xi, or Yu Xi had for Zhou Mo.

She couldn't understand how a family relationship could bind them so deeply together until now, but she also felt that Yu Xi and Zhou Mo were the kind of people who wouldn't hide their feelings once they liked someone. It wasn't romantic love, but it didn't seem like real family either. It was so strange.

"What are you thinking about?" Cool fingertips brushed against Qi Xiao's nose, and Qi Xiao subconsciously tightened her nose. "Let's go, we're here to buy things. I don't mind Yu Xi dating, as long as his grades don't drop."

"So generous! Well, yeah, there's still a distance to walk a dog on a leash. Zhou Mo, you've got some good tricks up your sleeve." Shawn appeared behind the two of them at some point, leaning against the wall, looking quite nonchalant.

When Qi Xiao saw Shawn, he instinctively adopted a defensive posture.

Zhou Mo subtly pushed Qi Xiao behind her, saying, "Eavesdropping is not a good habit."

Shawn looked around, glancing at the sky and then at the ground. "This doesn't count as eavesdropping, does it?" His gaze inadvertently swept over Qi Xiao.

After his senior year of high school, he saw Qi Xiao only a handful of times.

On the few occasions he had seen Qi Xiao, he had witnessed her in a rather disheveled state. The spoiled girl from his childhood memories had somehow become a timid and submissive puppet, but now he seemed to see the Qi Xiao of the past again.

The reason for all of this, of course, is Zhou Mo.

The focus returns.

Zhou Mo stared intently at Shawn, who raised an eyebrow, about to speak, but was momentarily stunned by Zhou Mo's sudden smile. "You..."

"Zhou Mo".

Qi Xiao looked back, but before she could see who it was, Yu Xi pulled her away. Yu Xi forcefully invaded the tiny space between her and Zhou Mo. In order to make Zhou Mo more comfortable, she had no choice but to back away. Qi Xiao was very unhappy that her position had been taken away, but there were people gloating on the side.

"Xiaoxiao, I have plenty of space here."

"roll."

Shawn didn't get angry even after being scolded. He just smiled at Qi Xiao, who got goosebumps from his gaze.

Zhou Mo didn't expect Yu Xi to see them; this chance encounter was truly a matter of probability.

Ning Xiangjian followed behind Yu Xi. It's unclear how this girl's thought process worked, but she also followed along in this situation.

A hodgepodge of five people, what a mess!

"I remember you had an exam today, why are you leaving so early?"

"I handed in my exam early, and you guys came out to buy things?"

Qi Xiao rolled her eyes inelegantly. It was a wonder this person remembered it was them. When were they going to move out of their space? They should have some self-awareness.

"Um."

"Long time no see, brother."

Yu Xi didn't even glance at Shawn, and Shawn didn't feel neglected. He shifted his gaze to the uninvited guest, Ning Xiangjian.

Judging from his unquestioning gaze, he clearly knew that Qi Xiao had investigated this girl.

To some extent, Qi Xiao's information network is also the information network of Shawn and Qi Kai.

"You're such a cute little student! What's your name?"

Here, Ning Xiangjian only knew Yu Xi. Although she had just been rejected by Yu Xi, she still instinctively hid behind Yu Xi.

Shawn's amused smile deepened.

Qi Xiao frowned and pulled Yu Xi away, returning her to her previous position and creating distance between Yu Xi and Ning Xiangjian.

When Ning Xiang saw that her fortress had instantly transformed into an unfamiliar girl, she instinctively took a step back.

"I'm sorry, it's a gathering of friends, and it's not convenient to bring outsiders."

Qi Xiao's words were really impolite.

An ordinary person might have made up a lame excuse to leave, but Ning Xiang saw that this person was not mentally sound, so she said something that confused everyone present: "I am Yu Xi's deskmate, and I want to be friends with him. Can we be together?"

Qi Xiao: ?

Shawn: You have absolutely no sense of propriety.

Yu Xi: So annoying.

Zhou Mo: "Why do you want to be friends with him? Because he's handsome?"

All four eyes were on Zhou Mo. Yu Xi didn't react much, standing straight on Zhou Mo's other side, like Zhou Mo's bodyguard.

Qi Xiao didn't say anything. She just tightened her grip on Zhou Mo's arm to prevent anyone from breaking into the house.

Shawn was never the main character in this chance encounter; he was already lucky to be able to watch the show from the sidelines, so naturally he didn't say anything.

Ning Xiangjian glanced at Yu Xi and nervously pursed her lips. "I just think Yu Xi is a very nice classmate. He doesn't talk much in class, and I'm afraid of him because the pressure of studying in the senior year of high school is too great and he might cause problems. So I want to be friends with him to ease his tension."