Chapter 68 Congrats [VIP]

Chapter Summary: You're worth it

After the Chinese New Year, Fu Xianyin returned to Beijing to teach.

As the application season approached, Qin Yi increased her study workload, and the results of the last monthly exam came out amidst all the chaos.

Fu Xianyin's total score was 639. Except for English, where she scored 148, which was a few points higher than before, every other subject saw a decline to varying degrees.

She's doing well in math and physics, which she's been studying recently, and her Chinese hasn't dropped too much either.

The two most dismal scores were in Biology and Chemistry, with Biology scoring 73 and Chemistry 53.

She ranked third in her class this time. The first was Gu Linzhao, who scored 702, and the second was Yin Zexuan, who scored 654.

Fu Xianyin's first reaction upon learning her grades was that Chen Huimei would definitely scold her to death.

But it took her two seconds to realize that Chen Huimei had stopped scolding her.

Chen Huimei will never scold her again.

Fu Dongyuan had already planned to send her abroad, and he didn't care at all how many points she could get in school.

This was the worst exam she had ever taken, but it was also the one where she was least criticized.

Fu Xianyin did not grieve over this result for long.

To be honest, she was already very satisfied with the score she got after studying the application materials in Beijing for a month.

Fu Xianyin spent almost the entire beginning of January taking exams and preparing for them.

The moment she saw her TOEFL score, Qin Yi bought her a cake to celebrate.

The cake was huge, a real eight-inch cake, matcha flavored, with "congrats" written on it in chocolate sauce.

Qin Yi smiled and said, "Congratulations, you're free now."

She took out a lighter, lit the candle, and said to Fu Xianyin, "Here, blow out the candle and get ready to welcome your wonderful university life."

Fu Xianyin closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, made a wish, blew out the candle, and said, "Thank you, teacher."

Qin Yi said, "You're worth it."

After blowing out the candles, Qin Yi smiled, glanced at the door, and said, "Alright, come in and have some cake."

Several students rushed in excitedly from the doorway. Qin Yi said, "Eat well, eat carefully. Your senior sister Xianyin scored 116 on the TOEFL in less than two months and 1500+ on the SAT in less than a month. I bought this cake for you to share in her good fortune."

A few mischievous students said, "Thank you, Senior Sister Xianyin, for making us feel so fortunate."

"If I eat my senior's cake, will I be able to get a TOEFL score of 116?"

"You should go for 90 first, why are you thinking about 116?"

The first piece was given to Qin Yi by Fu Xianyin.

Qin Yi waved his hand and said, "You can eat the first piece."

Fu Xianyin was about to offer a couple more pieces, but Qin Yi said seriously, "The cake is for you to celebrate, so of course you should eat the first piece first. Then you can share it with the kids, and leave one for me at the end."

Fu Xianyin couldn't refuse her, so she put the first piece for herself, then cut a piece for each of the children who came over, and left the last piece for Qin Yi.

The matcha-flavored cake is delicious, with a thick and smooth texture and a rich, slightly bitter matcha sauce in the middle. You won't feel overwhelmed even after eating the whole cake.

After finishing the cake, Qin Yi asked Fu Xianyin, "The application results will probably be released around mid-February. I'll keep an eye on things for you then. If there are any problems, just let me know. As for the others, Shao Yang told me you were going to take AP exams, and he registered you for math and physics. Should I register you for statistics as well?"

Fu Xianyin excelled in science, and Qin Yi initially planned her application to focus on mathematics and physics. However, after some hesitation, Fu Xianyin added astronomy to her application.

Qin Yi said, "AP is not difficult for you. You can pass if you study hard."

Fu Xianyin thought for a moment and then said, "Let's not report the statistics for now. I'll just report math and physics."

Qin Yi said, "Okay, take a break during this time. There's no rush to start learning after the New Year."

Fu Xianyin nodded and said okay.

Qin Yi sighed, said nothing more, but raised his hand to rub her head and said, "Fu Xianyin, have a good New Year."

Fu Xianyin was sent here very suddenly. Qin Yi had never seen anyone start studying for standardized tests in mid-November to prepare for studying abroad the following year.

Honestly, if Shao Yang hadn't offered her so much, she wouldn't have wanted to accept Fu Xianyin at all.

She thought to herself, even if you go abroad to get a prestigious degree, this is not the way to do it.

Unexpectedly, the little girl was quite shrewd.

After completing the first mock exam, Qin Yi was actually a little surprised.

She asked a few questions, both openly and subtly, and learned that Fu Xianyin transferred to Beichuan No.1 Middle School in September of this year and ranked first in her grade in the monthly exams for two consecutive months.

Beichuan No. 1 High School is one of the top key high schools in the country. If she can get the top score in her grade in such a school, she can basically choose which university to attend in the college entrance examination.

Given these grades, the sudden announcement of his departure for the country at this time, and Shao Yang's background, Qin Yi could easily guess what was going on.

She's been in this line of work for so many years, dealing with all sorts of people. The one person she knows most is a wealthy person, especially one whose career is thriving while their home is a complete mess.

Some children come from dysfunctional families, but the children themselves are also not ambitious. Despite being troubled by their families, they ultimately still rely on their families to improve their lives.

Qin Yi would only sigh a few times and that would be the end of it.

But Fu Xianyin is different.

She is one of the rare children who can be very successful without relying on her family. For children like her, family not only fails to be a help but becomes a hindrance, dragging a perfectly good child down.

Qin Yi felt that Fu Xianyin was a pitiful child.

After studying for two weeks, Qin Yi realized that there was a reason why this child could rank first in his grade in Beichuan.

Such a child would be a top performer anywhere. They are capable learners, know how to learn, are intelligent, and are willing to endure hardship.

The more Qin Yi thought the child was outstanding, the more pitiful he felt.

She could tell that Fu Xianyin didn't want to go abroad.

How can someone study for over a month, finally relax, and then say they have to go back for a monthly exam?

But Qin Yi also knew clearly that Fu Xianyin had no say in any of this.

She felt sorry for the child, and perhaps all she could do was say a few nice words when Shao Yang asked about Fu Xianyin's study progress, and then keep Fu Xianyin's attitude a secret.

That's all.

That evening, Fu Xianyin packed her things and left Beijing.

It was only when she arrived at the airport that she realized she had been in Beijing for almost two months.

She had only been at Beichuan No. 1 Middle School for two months at that time.

When Fu Xianyin landed in Beichuan with her luggage, she glanced at the time and realized it was almost time for evening self-study to end.

She went to the bathroom, washed her face with cold water, and then looked up at herself in the mirror.

The person in the mirror has fair skin and delicate features, but their eyes look empty and lifeless.

Fu Xianyin blinked hard, then opened her eyes again and looked in the mirror, only to see a somewhat numb face.

She didn't quite understand.

Everything was clearly going in a good direction. She had finished the TOEFL exam and the competition, and she could spend the rest of her time in Beichuan preparing for the college entrance exam.

Without Chen Huimei's constant pressure, the negotiations with Fu Dongyuan had all been completed.

Her life was clearly getting back on track, and she was getting closer and closer to a bright future.

She should be happy, she should be joyful, she should be happy.

But why is it that my emotions seem to be completely covered by a layer of plastic wrap, unable to see through at all?

Fu Xianyin sighed and gave up thinking about the problem.

She collapsed onto the bed.

Go to sleep.

You won't think about these things when you're asleep.

With less than a month left before the final exams, Fu Xianyin returned to school.

After the last midterm and monthly exams, the seating arrangements were changed, but Fu Xianyin was not present both times, so her desk remained next to the podium.

All things considered, she will be sitting on the podium for another month.

It feels strange to be back at school.

Unlike the last time she only stayed for a week before the monthly exam, she is now always at school, so she naturally has some extra energy to devote to other things.

For example, Fu Xianyin could sense that people's attitudes toward her had changed slightly.

This is quite normal, after all, Chen Huimei caused a huge uproar during the midterm exams, and she took a long leave of absence afterward. She was not at school at all during the escalation of the incident, so she neither clarified nor participated in it.

Now that I'm back, things have already fermented to a point where most of the things that needed to ferment have fermented, and most of the gossip has been said.

Fu Xianyin didn't feel any impact.

Moreover, most of her classmates treated her kindly; the strange looks she received mostly came from other classes.

Compared to that, her grades are what she's more anxious about, and what she should be more anxious about.

Her chemistry is now so bad that she can barely understand anything in class.

She spent most of her time on chemistry every day. However, when it comes to learning, if you fall behind even once, you'll be half a step behind everyone else. Not to mention that she had fallen behind for almost two months, to the point where she didn't even know where to begin catching up.

Just as she was considering whether to shamelessly ask Hu Weiming for private tutoring, Gu Linzhao gave her a notebook.

It was compiled by himself, summarizing all the key chemistry points that Fu Xianyin had taught during his two months in Beijing.

He even thoughtfully created a daily study plan for Fu Xianyin, aiming to help her achieve the greatest improvement in the shortest amount of time and with the fewest number of questions.

And she became Gu Linzhao's deskmate again.

It wasn't the kind of deskmate who would move the whole table over to sit next to Gu Linzhao; it was the kind of deskmate who would usually sit by the podium, but would run over to Gu Linzhao as soon as get out of class was over.

Limited edition: Classmates during recess.

Two weeks before the final exams, Chen Nianke celebrated her birthday, and Lin Anxu arranged a game of basketball with the affiliated high school.

On Friday night, Lin Anxu put his arm around Gu Linzhao's neck and said, "Brother Zhao, we're both in our final year of high school now, and we're all focused on preparing for the college entrance exam. Every game we play is one less we can play, are you sure you don't want to come?"

Gu Linzhao's gaze fell on Fu Xianyin, and he asked, "Are you going?"

Before Fu Xianyin could speak, Cheng Zhaozhao said, "We're all going! It's Nianke's birthday that day. We can go celebrate with her right after we finish playing basketball."

Chen Nian glanced at Gu Linzhao and said indifferently, "What if Yinyin wants to go shopping or see a movie? Right, Yinyin?"

Fu Xianyin smiled and said, "I'll go."

Gu Linzhao said, "Then I'll go too."

Lin Anxu grinned: "It still has to be my Brother Zhao."

Chen Nianke glanced at Gu Linzhao and muttered softly, "They're not even pretending anymore."

The last time I saw them play, they were wearing short sleeves; now it's deep winter.

Fu Xianyin was wearing a thick down jacket, wrapped up tightly, and huddled together.

Lin Anxu is very energetic; he insisted on wearing a jersey even in this cold weather, only with an inner layer underneath.

As for Gu Linzhao, he went on stage wearing only a hoodie.

Fu Xianyin felt that going out in such a cold winter was torture, let alone playing ball.

I don't know where these people get such leisure time.

Cheng Zhaozhao was also full of energy, standing on the side cheering, while Fu Xianyin and Chen Nian huddled together, heads tucked in, watching the scene in a half-hearted manner.

Chen Nianke said, "I really want to sleep."

Fu Xianyin said, "I really want to lie down."

The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.

Chen Nianke said, "If you ask me, the difference between people is even greater than the difference between people and pigs. You have no idea how much willpower I had to get out of bed today. How can they still have the energy to come and play ball?"

Fu Xianyin said, "I feel like Lin Anxu and Zhaozhao's lives are equivalent to my ten lifetimes."

Chen Nianke burst into laughter.

During halftime, both sides were discussing tactics when Fu Yeyang walked over to them.

Cheng Zhaozhao whispered, "Hey, isn't that the guy from the affiliated high school? What's his name... Ye... Ye Yang, right? Yinyin even watched him play basketball at first."

Once girls get to know each other, they talk about everything, with no taboo topics at all.

Cheng Zhaozhao whispered, "I feel like Yinyin and him are actually quite a good match. Does he like you, Yinyin?"

Before Fu Xianyin could speak, Chen Nianke said, "It's impossible for them to be together. They don't click."

Cheng Zhaozhao retorted, "Why isn't there any chemistry? This guy is pretty handsome, and I heard he was the top student in his grade at the affiliated high school. Don't he and Yinyin seem like a good match?"

Chen Nianke said lazily, "Don't you think there's no feeling between Yinyin and him?"

She said, "For sparks to fly between people, there needs to be a certain chemistry and atmosphere. This guy and Yinyin clearly don't have that kind of chemistry. They can just be friends, at most like siblings. If you're talking about developing that kind of relationship, it's impossible for them to ever go that far."

Cheng Zhaozhao thought for a moment, her gaze shifting between Fu Yeyang and Fu Xianyin, and said, "Then why is Yinyin the older sister and he the younger brother?"

Chen Nianke raised her hand and patted Cheng Zhaozhao on the forehead: "It's just intuition, intuition."

Fu Xianyin was completely dumbfounded: "You're so awesome, you're really awesome."

As they were talking, Fu Yeyang walked over, and Fu Xianyin stretched out an arm for him, saying without any politeness, "Come on, give me a hand."

Fu Yeyang grasped her hand and, with a slight effort, lifted her up.

The two walked side by side to the side.

On the other side of the court, Lin Anxu, with his sharp eyes, spotted the scene. He couldn't resist watching the excitement and quickly patted Gu Linzhao, saying, "Hey, Brother Zhao, Sister and that kid are together again."

Gu Linzhao tilted his shoulder to avoid his hand and said, "Don't rub your dirty hands on my clothes."

Lin Anxu thought he hadn't heard clearly, so he repeated it again.

Gu Linzhao said lazily, "I saw it, and then what?"

Lin Anxu: ?

No, when did his brother become so calm? The first time we met, this kid was so close to Sister Yin. He was showing off during a game, shooting as soon as he got the ball. How come he's like this now?

Can someone explain to him what's going on?!