Chapter 038 Determination
Teacher, please don't leave me alone——
Chen Xiao'er half-lay on the hospital bed, stretched out her paws and watched Mi Luo go away.
One, two, three classmates squeezed in.
I thought there were only Lin Lang and Zheng Lu, with at most a temporary class committee member and teaching assistant, but when the door opened, I didn't expect that more than ten or twenty people would appear in the corridor.
Come on, the students are holding fruits and snacks in their hands.
Chen Xiao'er could smell the perfume of flowers outside even when she was sitting on the bed...If everyone hadn't considered that the patient needed to rest, the fruit basket and flower basket would probably have circled around her three or four times.
"Xiao'er, are you feeling better?"
Lin Lang rushed over. She first placed a box of sliced apples on the coffee table, then sat down at the foot of the bed to make room.
Xiao Ai nodded repeatedly and forced a smile. "Much better."
Honestly, she didn't feel much at all. Logically, being unconscious for over a day should be painful, and she'd be hungry and uncomfortable. But in reality, she passed out with a thud. When she woke up, all her wounds had healed, like a dream.
However, the physical constitution of the people of Red Star is inherently better than that of the people of Blue Star. Her classmates in junior high and high school were rarely hospitalized, and minor illnesses could be cured quickly by applying some medicine.
It seems... maybe I inherited a similar physique?
"That's good, that's good~"
The students responded with a smile, but after a few seconds they paused awkwardly, not knowing what to say.
There's nothing we can do. After all, we just met and don't really know each other.
Chen Xiao'er took the initiative to bring up the topic: "Is the spring cleaning going well? Such a large building shouldn't be completely cleaned yet? I'm going to be discharged today, is there anything else that needs cleaning?"
The people at the door made way for her, and Xing Shuyao slid over in her wheelchair. "Just rest assured. We've basically finished cleaning over there. There's only a little finishing work left."
So fast? Chen Xiao'er scratched her cheek a little embarrassedly: "But...but I haven't cleaned yet. I was too busy asking everyone to help. I'm sorry!"
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Xing Shuyao seemed confused by the abrupt apology, but he quickly reacted and said slowly, "Student Chen, you don't need to apologize. You just did what everyone would do in that situation. And—I'm sorry!"
He lowered his head deeply, and the young man leaning on the wheelchair looked thin but determined.
Xing Shuyao slowly spoke to the stunned Chen Xiao'er, "You've done your best. If we had come a little faster, you wouldn't have been hurt... We are companions, and everyone has their own unique talents. I and everyone else are truly grateful for your efforts."
"You've fought with all your might. If we were stronger, you wouldn't have to take such risks... We're all companions, and everyone has their own unique talents. I and everyone else are truly grateful for your dedication and courage."
Uh, wow.
Chen Xiao'er felt a little tearful at first, because what he said was so touching.
But——who is this talking about? Is it me?
She just hit her head and didn't lose her memory.
Xiao'er recalled what happened before and found that her performance in the spring cleaning was really terrible.
As soon as I entered the elevator, I encountered an elevator accident and ended up running out alone. Even though I was running, I was chased by people from other schools all the way, and they fell down the school stairs into the basement together.
This is not the end. I even bothered my classmates because of this pervert Xinnaya.
In the end, everyone was carrying a stretcher and bandages to save people, but that bastard Xinnaya actually attacked people.
Fortunately, it was me who was hit.
She couldn't imagine what would happen if other students arrived faster and were beaten by Xinnaya first.
He would definitely not be able to escape the punishment of “colluding with people from other schools to disrupt the campus and harm classmates”… Thinking of this, it was really great that he just lay in bed and took a nap.
Can such performance be called excellent?
The circus director had to kick the clowns out and drag me onto the stage.
Chen Xiao'er buried her head in her knees and begged for mercy in a low voice: "Classmates, let's not talk about this for now. I was wrong. I know I didn't do anything during the spring cleaning..."
Seeing her dejected look, Lin Lang quickly brought a piece of apple over with a toothpick and said loudly for everyone to hear: "How could you have done nothing!"
Lin Lang's tone was very serious, and Chen Xiao'er was also stunned for a moment. Could it be that I really lost part of my memory and forgot that I had actually cleaned it?
"Did I really do anything?"
"certainly!"
"That's right, I remember that too."
"Yeah~ How could I not have done anything! Even if there hadn't been that tough final battle—"
Everyone, including those in the corridor, gathered at the door, and some even announced the answer loudly with Lin Lang.
"Xiao Ai"
"Student Chen"
"Student Chen Xiao'er, you clearly—"
"I turned on the lights for everyone."
"I helped everyone regain control."
Chen Xiao'er raised her face and felt dizzy under the enthusiastic embrace of her classmates.
You, aren't you really practicing a new kind of bullying?
However, even Lin Lang was talking, and everyone's expressions, movements and tone were very natural. Some people even relaxed their eyebrows slightly, as if [turning on the light] was really a very hard and great help.
The classmates’ comfort was so sincere that Chen Xiao’er suddenly realized something deeply.
The gap between me and them is not only in academic talent, athletic ability or even willpower, but also in moral qualities.
I suspect they are being sarcastic because I can't be so tolerant of someone who is dragging the team down...especially when that person is me.
Tears welled up in her eyes. Chen Xiao'er didn't want to appear so weak in front of her classmates, but she couldn't control herself at all.
"Woo," she could only bite her lips and try to command the muscles at the corners of her eyes to hold back the tears.
"Xiao Ai, don't be too touched~"
Lin Lang hugged her shoulders tightly, grateful for the hug, and her expression was completely buried in the warm darkness.
Zheng Xiuli stood at the door and placed a pot of daisies next to the instrument.
"Remember to practice more in the future, so that you can perform better next time and it will be easier to keep up with us."
"You can practice more physical skills in the future. The situation next time might be even more dangerous. We will do our best to cooperate with you."
"Ah, yes! I'll take physical education and first aid classes seriously from now on!"
Chen Xiao'er wiped her tears and poked her head out from Lin Lang's arms.
Rather than simply being tolerant, Zheng Xiuli's honest words actually made her feel much more at ease. At least her classmates really didn't care about one or two instances of lagging behind.
She took a deep breath: I can't go on like this.
When I was in high school, my understanding of skills was completely based on "good employment after graduation", but Taoli University is clearly a platform of another level, requiring students to develop comprehensively in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics and labor.
Originally, she wanted to find loopholes in some rules, some of which she didn't know whether they existed, by gaining points through social practice, and at least get a diploma. But now she no longer thinks so.
Since Professor Milo and Taoli University have chosen me among thousands of students, I should hold myself to the high standards of a Taoli school student.
Even if there is a certain innate gap in intelligence and physical fitness, you should not give up easily before trying your best.
Xiao'er looked up again, she looked at Xing Shuyao in the wheelchair, and nodded slightly at him: I understand why you just said that I "have tried my best".
This reminds me that as a classmate and a reporting partner, I should do my best.
You tolerated me this time, I will do better next time!
Her classmates were also infected by her emotions.
Lin Lang took the hand she extended and chuckled, "Anyway, it's all good news! You haven't seen the dorm yet. The dormitory building has been cleaned up, and our entire grade can move in. And, and..."
When she said "and", her expression stiffened slightly, as if she was about to say something embarrassing.
Chen Xiao'er took the initiative to ask: "Aren't we in the same dormitory?"
"No, no, no, no." Lin Lang shook her head. She sighed and said, "Professor Mi Luo has specially informed us that we are sharing a dormitory with Zheng Lu. But that senior is—"
"Let me explain."
A slightly cold voice came from behind.
Ta-da, ta-da, ta-da.
Her long, silvery hair swayed in the air, and the students around her seemed like duckweed on the waves, drifting aside as the water moved. Only Lin Lang still held Chen Xiao'er's hand tightly, turning his head to stare at the person who walked in.
Senior Zero.
Zero-senpai?!
Xiao'ai's pupils trembled violently as they collided with Ling's ice-blue eyes.
Zero stood in front of the bed, her forehead slightly tilted.
As they looked at each other delicately, the expression on Senior Sister Zero's face changed from cold to lively, and when she spoke again, her voice was as gentle as when they first met.
"Chen Xiao'er, we will live together from now on."
Chen Xiao'er, we will live together from now on.
Xiao'er, we live together.
My senior is calling me~
Chen Xiao'er's face quickly turned red, and her eyeballs rose and fell in the ocean of imagination.
Senior Zero smiled again.
Her smile is such a silky transition that it’s impossible to ignore.
Ling didn't turn around, but said gently to the people around him: "Chen Xiao'er and I have something special to say. Can we leave for a while?"
"Chen Xiao'e and I need to discuss confidential matters. Please leave first."
"Yeah." "Okay." "Then we'll come later."
The classmates responded one after another. Lin Lang tightened his grip for a moment, then slowly loosened it.
She looked at Chen Xiao'er's joyful profile, and finally said nothing and left with everyone.
The ward instantly became quiet. Senior Sister Zero sat on the chair left by Professor Miroku, the fluorescent light shining on her flawless cheeks.
[Same as a doll]
As delicate and beautiful as the doll, even the light transformed into a soft glow that adorned her face.
It’s hard to imagine that such a beauty really exists, but she really exists, sitting next to me.
Chen Xiao'er couldn't take her eyes off him, her eyes flickering as she stared at this senior schoolmate whose sitting posture was so elegant that it couldn't be better.
It's not so much that her posture is elegant, but rather that she looks elegant no matter how she sits... She is simply the embodiment of beauty.
"Chen Xiao'er, we will be companions from now on."
The senior student reached out and gently placed her hand on the back of hers. Their fingers trembled at the same time, then slowly relaxed.
Chen Xiao'er swallowed quietly. This senior... didn't seem to be used to interacting with people?
But she is actively contacting me, and she has done this before. Could it be that the senior sister is—No, no, no, don’t think too much!
Xiao'er coughed twice, pretending to be choked by saliva.
She took a deep breath and nodded vigorously to her senior: "Okay, senior, I will take the initiative to clean up!"
Ling smiled sweetly, and Chen Xiao'er's face turned even redder: What am I talking about? But what should I say in this situation? Even the Blue Star Network doesn't have a tutorial.
The closest ones are probably some countries where the hierarchy between seniors and juniors is strong. In these countries, juniors should...
She suddenly realized: "Senior, your clothes, I mean~ I will help you send your clothes to the laundry room!"
That was a close call. After all, the junior girls here don't have to do the senior girls' laundry. So, should I promise the senior girl that I won't use her things carelessly? No, anyone who initiates that promise looks suspicious.
"Don't be shy."
Ling patted the back of her hand in a friendly manner. After a few seconds, the senior student asked in a friendly manner, "Do you need me to take your laundry for you? If you are really worried about the hygiene of the dormitory, you can let me clean it."
Huh? No, senior sister, a good senior like you would easily be bullied by bad junior sisters!
Chen Xiao'er shook her head desperately, wanting to pat her chest and promise, "No, no, no~ Ahem, Senior Sister, what was that thing you just said you wanted to tell me in private~?"
Xiao'ai looked at Ling with some anticipation. Although notifying her roommates was a private matter, she still expected this senior to have something more personal to say.
She had only met Senior Sister Zero once before, and they had regular morning and night messages in their address book.
Maybe she has some trivial matters to ask me, or wants to share some private information that's easily exposed when living together? This is a great opportunity to get closer!
Zero nodded, tightening his fingers slightly on the back of his hand.
"Okay, Professor Miroku specifically instructed that you might not understand what "companion" means, so let me explain it to you."
"Uh, okay?"
"Here's the thing. From now on, our extracurricular activities will often overlap, and we'll be in study groups. You can go in and out of the student union with me and do some student union work..."
Ling spoke clearly for a long time, and seeing Xiao'er's confused expression, she added emphatically, "We must strive to complete every task from now on. Everything is for the sake of bettering ourselves. At the same time, our credits are completely tied to our regular grades. Do you understand?"
"We must now do our utmost to implement the Apostle Plan. Everything is for the future of humanity. At the same time, our destinies and wills will be completely bound together. Do you understand?"
"Understood!"
Chen Xiao'er nodded solemnly and said, "Senior, you have been cheated by the professor and the school!"
Although Blue Star School also has "old and new" teachers, it hopes that good students will help problem students move forward together.
But Taoli University has tied an outstanding senior from the student union to me. They are really counting on her to sacrifice herself and charge forward... What if I completely give up and leave her pants on the ground?
I should refuse this unfair thing——
Chen Xiao'er looked at her senior sister's confident expression and suddenly became speechless.
Forget it, the semester hasn’t officially started yet.
I had just made up my mind to study hard, so how could I give up right from the start? Even if I really couldn't keep up with the geniuses, there was still time to catch up later. The school wouldn't give up on such an outstanding senior.
"Chen Xiao'er, let me ask you again."
"Chen Xiao'er, I'll ask you again on behalf of the organization."
“For future study and life.”
“For the survival of human civilization.”
The senior student held her right hand tightly, her ice-blue eyes as clear as jade.
"Will you be my companion?"
"Are you willing to give me your life?"
"I do!"
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