Before we knew it, it was already the fourth class of the morning.
The history teacher gave a dry lecture on the historical significance of the Hundred Days' Reform, repeatedly reminding students that it was a key point for the college entrance examination and that they needed to memorize it.
Chen Yao made a key mark with her pen, and then glanced at Jiang Xia, finding that he was still very focused and had completely kept up with the teacher's pace.
He seemed like a completely different person; he didn't seem to be daydreaming at all during the entire morning's classes.
Is this the magic of love? Did he feel unworthy of Lin Yanwan, so he relentlessly pursued her? Just so he could get into the same university as her?
If it can significantly improve his grades, then dating at this point in time isn't entirely without merit and can still have positive aspects.
She took a deep breath, clearing her mind of all the random thoughts, and began to listen attentively to the lesson. She couldn't let herself be outdone by a guy in love.
Before we knew it, the bell rang to signal the end of get out of class.
Jiang Xia was still somewhat unsatisfied. All the knowledge points the teacher had mentioned were deeply imprinted in his mind like a mental mark. If he had such learning efficiency in his previous life, even the Central Academy of Fine Arts would have been a piece of cake.
"You were surprisingly attentive in class today," Chen Yao said, taking out her insulated lunchbox.
Jiang Xia was stunned: "Was I not serious before?"
"If daydreaming in class counts as being attentive, then you must have been possessed by the God of Literature today."
He chuckled lightly without explaining. Anyone who had the chance to start over like him would probably give it their all.
"I'm sorry, I take back my prejudice from this morning. Being in a relationship can be a form of motivation, provided you can maintain that positive momentum and not just experience the fleeting passion brought on by dopamine," Chen Yao said calmly.
She had already opened her lunchbox; the food inside was still warm, and the aroma of green peppers and shredded pork wafted through the air.
Jiang Xia said helplessly, "Are you sure you're not mistaken about something?"
"Didn't they all say that so many people saw you holding hands with Lin Yanwan as you went to the infirmary? Is it possible that it's not true?"
"Uh... never mind, you're right." Jiang Xia's lips twitched; if she couldn't explain it, she wouldn't.
At this moment, Wang Ming walked over with his stainless steel bowl and tapped the rim of the bowl hard with his fork, making a clanging noise.
"Old Jiang, what are you standing there for? Come on, let's eat."
"Go ahead, I need to go home."
Wang Ming raised an eyebrow, about to say something, when he suddenly saw Lin Yanwan appear outside the classroom door.
His face twitched violently: "I'm almost embarrassed to say anything to you, is that what you call going home?"
"If you're too embarrassed to say it, then don't say it."
Jiang Xia tidied up the desk, got up and walked towards Lin Yanwan, a scene witnessed by countless students in the classroom.
"Chen Yao, you saw that, didn't you? This guy kept saying he wasn't in a relationship, but he didn't even try to hide it. You should give him a good talking to," Wang Ming said with a pained expression.
"What does this have to do with me?" Chen Yao calmly ate a bite of rice, glanced at them briefly, and then looked away.
"Uh... I thought you were too..."
As if guessing what he was going to say, Chen Yao immediately shut up; her mind was only focused on studying.
"impossible."
Wang Ming looked embarrassed. It was all those guys' fault. They always liked to play matchmaker, and if they saw two people of the opposite sex getting along well, they would assume they were having an affair.
Does anyone know what the cafeteria is serving for lunch today?
"Stir-fried tomatoes with tomatoes, stir-fried potato chips with potato chunks, stir-fried broccoli with cauliflower, there's bound to be one that suits you."
"Damn, this is weird. I guess I'll just eat out."
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Ignoring the many strange looks around them, Jiang Xia and Lin Yanwan walked out of the school gate side by side. Since they had already been misunderstood, they might as well let the misunderstanding continue; being stubborn would only lead to more gossip.
"Why do you have to make me go with you to change your underwear?" He didn't understand. This was more than a matter that ordinary friends should be concerned about.
"I can't touch cold water," Lin Yanwan said.
Jiang Xia asked in confusion, "That's true, but what does it have to do with me?"
"If you can't touch cold water, you can't cook or wash clothes." Lin Yanwan looked at him seriously and said, "In conclusion, I need a tool person."
"Is it possible to cook and do laundry with hot water, and if that doesn't work, there's always takeout and a washing machine, while I, the tool person, am dispensable?"
Lin Yanwan's breath hitched, she pursed her lips, and an awkward smile appeared on her face.
"Or...why don't you go back?"
"...Never mind, we're already out, let's go. What time is class this afternoon?"
"a little."
"It's barely enough time."
The two hailed two taxis on the roadside and left. Wang Ming, who had been following behind, happened to see this and felt as sour as if he had eaten a lemon.
Wow, the two of them are going home together to meet the parents, huh?
Other people's relationships have a process, but these two are like rockets. He wouldn't be surprised if they suddenly told him they were engaged.
I originally wanted to eat hot and sour noodles, but now I just want a bowl of sweet tofu pudding.
Damn it, when will his true love finally appear?
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Soon, the taxi stopped outside the Jinxiu Huacheng residential area. Jiang Xia couldn't help but become wary, thinking about how he had unexpectedly run into his mother-in-law here yesterday.
"By the way, is Mom home?"
"I'm at work." Lin Yanwan rolled her eyes at him, annoyed. "How many times have I told you? She's my mom now, not your mom. Stop saying that all the time."
Jiang Xia was slightly annoyed: "You have to give me some time to get used to it, right? What does this show? It shows that I genuinely love and respect your mother!"
"Hmph~ You're full of twisted logic. Anyway, you can't call her that anymore, especially not in front of her!"
Jiang Xia knew he was in the wrong, so he pursed his lips and remained silent.
I pressed the button for the fifth floor in the elevator, but I didn't see the floor clearly. I only realized it when the elevator doors closed and the elevator started to descend.
The elevator finally stopped at the parking lot on the third basement level. A large group of people rushed in after the doors opened; it seemed to be a family. One of the men was quite overweight, probably weighing over 200 pounds. When he entered, Jiang Xia clearly felt the elevator lurch, almost causing it to overload.
The two were squeezed into a corner. Jiang Xia subconsciously turned around and used his hands to protect Lin Yanwan, preventing her from having any contact with the fat man in front of her.
As their eyes met at close range, their breaths mingled, and a strange emotion stirred within them, the elevator suddenly stopped, the display showing the fifth floor.
After struggling to squeeze out of the elevator, Lin Yanwan took a few deep breaths. There was someone with a strong sour smell on them, like they hadn't showered in a long time.
After opening the door, Jiang Xia skillfully took out slippers from the shoe cabinet and put them on.
Looking at the furnishings in this room, memories from the past keep resurfacing.
In his past life, it was here that he married Lin Yanwan.
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