It's a rainy day today. The drizzle is pattering on the windowpane. The sky is overcast, and the wind is chilly. We don't even need to turn on the air conditioner. It's a rare treat for summer.

The sunless sky blurred the sense of time, and the irregular sound of rain was like a lullaby; this kind of weather was perfect for sleeping.

But! Damn it, she had to attend extra classes! When Aunt Wang woke her up at eight o'clock, she felt like dying. She stayed up all night playing games and reading novels until two in the morning, and was dragged out of bed at eight o'clock. She hadn't had enough sleep at all! And when she heard that Su Qingyue had arrived, Ye Jiu felt even more like dying.

The thought that I was the one who foolishly went to find this tutor made me want to hang myself. People always regret their decisions at some point.

"Su Qingyue, can we start later? Let me sleep for another hour, okay? Eight o'clock is really too early. It's the weekend, can't we sleep a little longer?" Ye Jiu, wearing pajamas, casually ran her fingers through her hair and poked her head out of the bedroom, pleading with Su Qingyue to grant her request.

"What time did you go to sleep last night?" he asked.

"Two o'clock," Ye Jiu said pitifully. She'd only actually slept for less than six hours; her request was perfectly reasonable!

Su Qingyue looked disapproving. "Staying up late is bad for you. You should go to sleep. I'll write for a while first."

Ye Jiu felt like she had been granted a pardon. "Thank you, Teacher Su!" She closed the bedroom door, kicked off her slippers, plopped down on the bed, and went back to sleep!

But having already woken up once, it was impossible to fall back asleep comfortably. The drowsiness she had finally managed to cultivate was interrupted, especially with Su Qingyue outside the door. No matter how she thought about it, it felt awkward.

Ye Jiu irritably put on her slippers, changed out of her pajamas, and went to wash her face.

Hearing her open the door, Su Qingyue asked in confusion, "Weren't you going to sleep a little longer? Why did you come out?"

"I can't sleep, I'm wide awake, I might as well start studying early." Ye Jiu scratched his head.

After washing up, she took out her test paper and asked him to explain the types of questions she always got wrong.

Two days passed quickly; I was dragged out for extra classes in the morning and spent the afternoon watching dramas and playing games.

On Monday, Ye Jiu complained to Tian Tian with a long face, "It's Monday in the blink of an eye! I should have known better than to blink. Time flies by too fast!"

Tian Tian, ​​equally exasperated, pulled books out of her bag. "Exactly! It feels like one second I'm playing video games at home, and the next I'm back in this lousy school."

"And the exams are coming up soon..." Ye Jiu sighed. Despite the dramatic events of last week, she still couldn't escape the fate of taking the exams.

"Stop talking, it's getting more and more upsetting. I started tutoring last week too. I feel like tutoring is the beginning of the world, but I still have to try, right? What if I fail? And the college entrance exam is next year, sob sob." Tian Tian wiped away imaginary tears and complained to Ye Jiu about how strict her tutor was.

The closer the exam gets, the more tense the atmosphere becomes. Even if some students in the class don't care about their grades, they only make up a small portion. Most students are studying hard, and fewer people are taking naps during breaks.

Some kind teachers will even guide you through a general overview of frequently tested points from beginning to end, while stricter teachers won't affect you at all, allowing you to continue your review at your own pace.

The exam started at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, with the schedule completely mimicking the college entrance examination. The exam room setup was also the same as the college entrance examination. Therefore, on Tuesday, students were dismissed early to temporarily move all the books from their desks to the storage room. After that, they were dismissed, leaving time for the teachers to set up the exam room.

After school, Su Qingyue stopped Ye Jiu and said, "Let's go over the key points together tonight. I've also compiled some question types that I think might be on the test."

Ye Jiu's eyes lit up, as if she had seen an angel. "I must be incredibly lucky to have found such a responsible tutor like you."

She eagerly took Su Qingyue's hand and headed towards the school gate. "Hurry, hurry, time is money. Let's go quickly. After you finish reviewing, I'll have Uncle Wang take you back."

She took his hand so naturally that he was stunned for a long time. When he came to his senses, he quietly took her hand in return.

Ye Jiu didn't take Su Qingyue to her house. Instead, she found a nearby coffee shop, went in without thinking twice, ordered an iced Americano, and then asked Su Qingyue, "What would you like to drink?"

"No, thank you..." Su Qingyue didn't really appreciate coffee, but she respected her preference.

Ye Jiu spread out the book and rubbed her face. "Actually, I don't like drinking such bitter drinks, but they have a miraculous effect on my energy. Every time I drink them, I just pour them down my throat. No matter how many times I drink them, I always feel refreshed."

Su Qingyue's eyes twitched, and her tone became more helpless. "The review points I made are very concise. You don't need to stay up all night to study them."

"Really? Six gates, wouldn't it take several hours to go through each one?" Ye Jiu was skeptical; she had prepared for the worst.

Su Qingyue shook his head helplessly, "It's not that bad. I already said it's the key point. If the key point isn't concise, there's no need to name it that." He spread out his well-organized notes, "I expect to finish it all in two hours, but how much you remember depends on your luck."

After hearing this, Ye Jiu was full of fighting spirit and planned to work hard. "I'm sure I can improve in this monthly exam!" Ye Jiu's ambition was not high. She just wanted to do better than before. She hoped to get into a first-tier university in the college entrance examination, but she would accept it if she didn't get into a second-tier university. Good luck!

Su Qingyue spoke slowly and deliberately, making even the most obscure knowledge seem simple. His voice was a deep, magnetic young man's voice, and Ye Jiu was quickly captivated by it.

Time flew by as they talked and listened. The thin notebook contained too many knowledge points that Ye Jiu was not familiar with. After Su Qingyue finished explaining them to her, she felt as if her Ren and Du meridians had been opened up.

When Ye Jiu finished reviewing and checked the time, it had been exactly two hours. "Teacher Su is so insightful." Ye Jiu gave him a thumbs up, feeling that he had reviewed everything without taking too long. He deserved a kowtow.

Ye Jiu moved his right index and middle fingers across the table, making a small figure, and then bent them in front of Su Qingyue, as if kneeling down. "I can't thank you enough, I'll kowtow to you, I'll kowtow to you."

Su Qingyue was amused by her, "Good luck tomorrow, and get a good rest tonight."

"Are you hungry? Shall we go eat first?" Ye Jiu pointed to the door, indicating that they should go outside to discuss it.

"I'm not hungry. What do you want to eat? I'm fine with anything." Su Qingyue didn't care much about food; she was happy to go anywhere with Ye Jiu.

"Then... hot pot? There's a place nearby. It's past the peak meal times now, so it shouldn't be too crowded. I ate there last time and thought it was pretty good."

Su Qingyue nodded, "Okay."

"I'll take you home after we finish eating, hehe."

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As night fell, the city lights came on in a riot of colors, and more and more people began to walk on the streets. The night brought the city back to life, making it bustling and vibrant.

Sitting in the car, Ye Jiu watched the bustling city gradually recede from them until they drove onto a small road with only a few streetlights. There was no one around, and the night was especially quiet there.

"Su Qingyue, your house is really in such a remote place..."