Chapter 90 Who was that "brother" being called to...?
"Jiang Deyu, what are you doing?" Jiang Sui stuffed the booklet she was memorizing back into her schoolbag. "It took you so long to buy breakfast."
Jiang Deyu scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, "I was so engrossed in watching the news."
"What news is so interesting?"
"It wasn't good news, it's just that the accident happened in Licheng, and I overheard it out of curiosity."
"Li Cheng?" Xia Fan took a bite of her scallion pancake, her curiosity piqued, and asked him, her words slightly mumbled, "What did he talk about?"
"It is said that a person became addicted to gambling and gambled away all his possessions. When he had no money, he borrowed money from loan sharks. When he couldn't repay the loan, he tried to run away. In the end, he got into a car accident on his way to escape. A kind passerby called the police and took him to the hospital. His life or death is unknown."
Jiang Deyu recounted the news in his extremely limited vocabulary.
He concluded by saying, "This news tells us that we must stay away from pornography, gambling, and drugs."
Jiang Sui frowned. "It's bad luck to hear this kind of news so early in the morning. Don't say it again."
Xia Fan chimed in, "Exactly."
Jiang Deyu said, feeling wronged, "Didn't you tell me to say it?"
Ji Jingyu handed the peeled hard-boiled egg to Jiang Sui, then looked up and said, "The bus is here."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Deyu immediately put his hands on his hips with pride, "Hehe, look how precisely I arranged the time, it didn't delay us from catching the bus at all."
This topic was quickly forgotten by everyone, and it didn't even qualify as a minor incident.
For them, memorizing a line of classical Chinese poetry or a derivative formula is more important than memorizing a news article.
—
After the 100-day countdown rally, a countdown timer was hung in every senior classroom, which was like a striking bugle call, instantly filling the atmosphere with the atmosphere of the final sprint.
"Phew." Yu Xiaocheng took a deep breath, threw down the pen in her hand, and said, "I'm tired of studying, let's chat for two minutes."
A few boys passing by chuckled, "Hey, class monitor, you're playing with poop now?"
"Yeah, didn't you say before that this pen looked really evil?"
Yu Xiaocheng was taken aback. "Did I say that?"
"Yes, you said it yourself on the first day of school."
"Then I take back what I said. I sincerely suggest that each of you have one." As she spoke, she squeezed the grinning "poop" hard, "It's quite stress-relieving."
"real?"
Believe it or not.
Yu Xiaocheng's drawer also contains a large number of pens with all sorts of emojis drawn on them.
They were all gifts from Jiang Deyu.
As the college entrance examination approaches, all sorts of bizarre ways to relieve stress emerge, offering a rare respite from their tense lives.
For example, the ugly poop pen that almost everyone has.
When Sun Hao first saw it, he stood at the door speechless for a while, but he also knew that these kids had really had a tough time lately, so in the end he just told them not to play with their pens during class.
Tong Xia would cut out the problems he had already solved from his error notebook, crumple them into a ball, and practice shooting them. He would cheer whenever he made a basket into the trash can, relieving stress and feeling cathartic.
As the class's life committee member, Guan Fan used class funds to buy a large box of stress-relieving toys and placed them in the corner of the classroom for everyone to use.
When get out of class ended, some students would squeeze realistic fruit figurines to memorize vocabulary, while others would spin fidget spinners to review their mistakes. Even students who weren't usually keen on joining in the fun would occasionally come over and grab a little fidget spinner to play with.
Xia Fan has recently developed a fondness for desserts.
Every day after lunch, he would drag Jiang Sui and Yu Xiaocheng straight to the dessert shop.
Xia Fan took a bite of the cake, her tone slightly excited, "I left half my stomach for the small cake, so I could eat my fill without gaining weight. I'm so clever."
Jiang Sui suggested, "The weather's nice today, how about we go for a walk around the playground?"
"Let's go." Yu Xiaocheng turned her neck, and she could almost hear the "crackling" sound of her bones. "I should move around a bit."
Ji Jingyu and Jiang Deyu, who were following behind the girl, naturally had no objections.
Jiang Deyu excitedly rushed over to Yu Xiaocheng's side, "Squad leader, you should come out more often and get some fresh air. Being too tense isn't a good thing."
Yu Xiaocheng rolled her eyes at him. "Do you even know what 'time is money' means? After the college entrance exam, I'll have plenty of time to breathe fresh air. You're living comfortably now, with time to play basketball every day, but have you thought about the college entrance exam? Have you thought about which university you want to go to? Are you really planning to just drift through life like a monk ringing the bell every day, living a muddled and confused life?"
Yu Xiaocheng lost control of her emotions.
Even though it was Jiang Deyu who was being scolded, her eyes welled up with tears first.
"Squad leader, don't cry!"
Jiang Sui had been in Class 2 for so long, and this was the first time she had seen Yu Xiaocheng cry. She frantically rummaged through Ji Jingyu's pockets and took out tissues to wipe Yu Xiaocheng's tears.
Jiang Deyu panicked and kept apologizing to Yu Xiaocheng, "I'm sorry, class monitor, I shouldn't have said that. You can keep scolding me, but please don't cry."
"Jiang Deyu, are you an idiot?" Yu Xiaocheng's eyes were red, and all the irritation in her heart turned into guilt. "I was being unreasonable and took my temper at you for no reason. Why are you apologizing to me?"
"Hey, it won't hurt me to scold me a few times. I know you guys are under a lot of pressure. If scolding me can help you relieve stress," Jiang Deyu clenched his fist and pounded his chest, looking like a close buddy. "Say whatever you want."
Yu Xiaocheng burst into laughter through her tears, "That's so nice!"
"What's the big deal? Jiang Sui and Xia Fan have been throwing tantrums for no reason lately, and I think that's how Brother Ji and Brother Gu Ci coax them."
Xia Fan's ears burned, and she whispered to Jiang Sui, "Didn't Jiang Deyu say that he's practically deaf when he plays games?"
Otherwise, she definitely wouldn't have answered Gu Ci's call in front of him.
Jiang Sui sometimes understands Gu Ci. Xia Fan is a natural little cutie, who wouldn't like her?
“Fanfan, we’ve all studied Chinese. There’s a difference between ‘no difference’ and ‘truly deaf’.”
Not only was Xia Fan stunned, but Yu Xiaocheng was also stunned.
Are Jiang Sui and Ji Jingyu, as well as Xia Fan and Gu Ci, in the same situation as them?
No, what exactly did Jiang Deyu mean by saying that?
Her heart suddenly raced at that moment.
The next second, Yu Xiaocheng heard the other person say, "You're my little teacher. I can't make you proud academically, but this is the only place where I can be of any use."
Yu Xiaocheng: "..."
She was definitely overthinking it.
Yu Xiaocheng quickly composed herself and bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle. "No matter what, I shouldn't have lost my temper with you. I apologize."
His tone was so formal that it seemed he was trying to distance himself from Jiang Deyu.
Jiang Deyu froze for two seconds, then reflexively bowed, his voice still tinged with disbelief, "Squad leader, what are you doing? I really didn't blame you, I swear to God! Why don't you yell at me a few more times to vent your anger?"
Hearing him say that, Yu Xiaocheng felt a surge of inexplicable anger and bent down even lower. "No, this apology must be made. We're not related, so I can't take it out on you no matter what."
Upon hearing the words "not related by blood," Jiang Sui raised an eyebrow and gently nudged Ji Jingyu with her shoulder. "According to the class monitor, shouldn't I apologize to you too?"
Jiang Sui had only recently recovered from a cold, and her soft, slightly nasal tone seemed to indicate that she was about to apologize. However, in Ji Jingyu's eyes, it was just a well-fed kitten teasing its human servant, posing no threat whatsoever.
"Not related at all?" Ji Jingyu's eyes darkened, and he repeated Jiang Sui's words in a low voice, his tone still slightly hoarse, "Then who is he calling 'brother' to?"
Her attempt to flirt backfired, and a faint blush crept onto Jiang Suirun's fair face.
Seeing Jiang Sui's embarrassed yet adorable appearance, Ji Jingyu slowly leaned closer to her, "So, we're not related at all?"
The warm breath gently brushed against Jiang Sui's earlobe. The phrase "not related by blood" not only became "related by blood," but also carried a hint of taboo due to Ji Jingyu's deliberately lowered voice.
Jiang Sui puffed out her cheeks, "No, okay?"
A smile flickered in Ji Jingyu's eyes; she knew when to stop.
"How are we not related?!" Jiang Deyu exclaimed anxiously, his head bowed even lower than Yu Xiaocheng's, his back taut, his voice muffled. "You're my class monitor."
Since lunch break hadn't started yet, there were quite a few people on the playground.
Most of them are first- or second-year high school students.
Yu Xiaocheng and Jiang Deyu bowed to each other on the busy track, one bowing lower than the other, as if in a competition, neither willing to stand up first.
"Aren't you afraid of getting a stroke from bending over like that?" Jiang Sui squatted down to look at Yu Xiaocheng, then at Jiang Deyu, and teased, "You two look like you're getting married right now."
Yu Xiaocheng and Jiang Deyu froze, and stood up simultaneously.
"Who would marry him!"
Yu Xiaocheng straightened her crooked bun and hurriedly tried to distance herself from Jiang Deyu.
No sooner had the words left his mouth than someone shouted, "Wow! A wedding ceremony on the playground? That's quite a grand affair!"
"Do any of you seniors have wedding candy?"
"Yes, everyone who sees it gets a share."
"Old Qin is still eating in the canteen, so you can proceed with the wedding ceremony without worry."
"Hahaha……"
Yu Xiaocheng kicked Jiang Deyu's shoe in annoyance, "What are you standing there for? Go and explain to me right now!"
Just as Jiang Deyu was about to explain, he saw the junior students who had been egging him on run to the other side of the playground, laughing and shouting back at him, "May the seniors have a long and happy marriage!"
After thinking for a moment, I added a blessing, "I wish you both success in the college entrance examination!"
Jiang Deyu stood beside Yu Xiaocheng, watching her puffed-up face. For some reason, he suddenly grinned foolishly, "Now the whole school knows we've 'groomed' each other."
Yu Xiaocheng glared at him, her emotions, which she had finally managed to calm down, instantly rebounded, and that nameless anger returned. "It's all your fault. I apologized to you and you accepted it, so why did you bow so deeply? And you kept bowing lower and lower. Are you trying to see who has the greater flexibility in their waist? If you had put this competitive spirit into studying, would I be so angry?"
Just as Jiang Deyu was about to speak, Ji Jingyu, who was beside him, suddenly looked up and glanced at him.
Jiang Deyu recognized that look; it meant he was being told to shut up.
He understood, and obediently lowered his head to admit his mistake, "I'm sorry, it was my fault."
"Never mind, it was my own fault for not controlling my emotions."
Xia Fan seized the opportunity to step forward and feed her a big bite of cake, saying, "Here, have something sweet to cheer yourself up."
Yu Xiaocheng swallowed the cake in her mouth. "It's delicious. I want to buy one too."
"I'll go." Jiang Deyu finally had a bright idea. "I'll go buy it right now."
Before Xiaocheng could even refuse, she had already run off like a gust of wind.
"Who asked him to buy it?" Yu Xiaocheng was speechless.
Jiang Sui smiled, "That's just how he is. He may be a little slow, but he's definitely a good person."
"I know." Yu Xiaocheng sighed. "Forget it, I shouldn't have had any hope in the first place. I'll just go back and do my homework."
The college entrance examination is the most important thing right now.
"Class monitor." Xia Fan beckoned to Yu Xiaocheng with his finger, looking mysterious.
"What's wrong?"
Do you know where that tissue in your hand came from?
"It was given to me by Jiang Sui."
"Do you know where Sui Sui got it from?" Xia Fan winked at her.
Since Xia Fan said that, it couldn't possibly be that Jiang Sui took it from him.
"Did you get it from Brother Ji?" Yu Xiaocheng boldly hypothesized.
“That’s right.” Xia Fan nodded. “Besides tissues, I also saw a small mirror, lip balm, and hand cream in Brother Ji’s pocket. Guess whose these things are?”
“Do I even need to guess?” Yu Xiaocheng sighed. “It’s definitely more interesting to watch other people’s relationships. If it weren’t for Jiang Sui and Brother Ji, how difficult would my senior year of high school have been?”
Jiang Sui waved her hand, "No need to be polite. Just make up for the wedding candy you and Jiang Deyu owe when you have time."
Yu Xiaocheng laughed angrily, "I've given you a good show for free, and I haven't even asked you for admission fees yet."
But this wasn't the end of it. Just as she entered the classroom, she ran into Jiang Yuexin, who was about to leave with a water cup.
Jiang Yuexin called out to Yu Xiaocheng, "Class monitor, did you guys just go for a walk on the playground?"
"Um."
Jiang Yuexin's face immediately lit up with a gossipy look, "I saw a post saying that a young couple got married on the playground, did you see them?"
Yu Xiaocheng: "..."
Jiang Sui, standing behind him, laughed out loud, completely lacking in loyalty.
This drew a suspicious glance from Jiang Yuexin.
Yu Xiaocheng, seized by a sudden surge of malice, blurted out, "Of course I saw it."
"Who is it? Do I know them?"
"Of course you know them, they are Jiang Sui and Brother Ji."
Jiang Yuexin paused, her expression indescribable. "Class monitor, you didn't even see it, did you? If it really were Brother Ji and Jiang Sui, the post would have named them by name already. Who in our school doesn't know them!"
Yu Xiaocheng looked up at the sky and said, "You're right, I really didn't see anything."
"If Jiajia hadn't had a stomachache, I was planning to go for a walk on the playground too," Jiang Yuexin said with a regretful expression as she left. "I really want to know who these two amazing people are!"
Jiang Sui knew she shouldn't be laughing.
She instinctively grabbed Ji Jingyu's sleeve and covered her face with it. The cool minty scent of the fabric brushed against her nose, and her smile was gradually replaced by another emotion.
A blush crept up from behind Jiang Sui's ears, first a light blush, then gradually spreading to the base of her ears, like a young girl's unconcealed secrets, quietly burning beneath her skin.
Having witnessed the entire process, Ji Jingyu let out a low chuckle, tinged with a casual indulgence.
—
The days leading up to the college entrance exam were filled with endless practice problems and sleepless nights. It was monotonous and exhausting, but thankfully, there were people by my side to support me. Those repetitive moments and the daily perseverance became indispensable little joys in my high school life.
The smoke of the second mock exam happened to collide with the rain and fog of Qingming Festival.
The cool, damp breeze of Qingming Festival drifted into the examination hall, echoing the scratching sound of pens slicing across the test papers.
As a bell rang, breaking the tranquility of the campus, the penultimate comprehensive and large-scale "practice exercise" before the college entrance examination came to a close.
Fine rain clung to the classroom windowpanes, and the air carried a slight chill after the rain.
The atmosphere in the classroom was as somber as the weather.
Sun Hao walked into the classroom carrying a stack of report cards. He gently placed the report cards on the podium and slowly scanned the young faces below, some with their heads down and others with their faces tense.
"I know everyone has been very nervous these past few days."
Sun Hao's voice was gentler and more powerful than usual. He knew that encouragement and motivation were equally important during this period. "But I want to tell everyone that the second mock exam is not the end. On the contrary, it is a 'replenishment station' for us to take a short break. It is a chance for us to look back, see where we have gone astray, and see which steps we have not taken firmly. We should seize this opportunity to fill in the gaps, adjust our pace, and gather our strength and courage to embark on the next more important journey."
The report card was personally issued by Sun Hao.
While some are happy, others are sad.
He looked at the students who were secretly wiping away tears and said, "Now is not the time to be discouraged, so don't cry over your scores, but smile at the questions you got wrong. Whether you lost points because of carelessness or because you didn't master the knowledge point, this is a good opportunity for you to see yourselves clearly."
Slight noises gradually began to emerge in the classroom.
The girl sitting in the front row secretly cried for a while, then quietly wiped away her tears, and when she looked up again, her eyes lit up again.
Sun Hao smiled and said, "I've always liked the idiom 'great things come from small beginnings.' You are all like plants after the Qingming Festival; only by experiencing wind and rain can you grow more luxuriantly. In the days to come, please continue to work hard, leave your regrets in yesterday, and move towards a bright tomorrow together, okay?"
"good!"
The orderly responses pierced through the classroom, drowning out the pattering rain outside the window.
Every minute of the senior year of high school is precious.
A class meeting has to be split into two sessions.
Sun Hao spent half the class period counseling the students, leaving the other half for them to study on their own.
A thin mist of rain enveloped the entire campus, making the paths between the teaching buildings crystal clear and reflecting the leaden sky and the branches swaying in the wind, adding a touch of warmth to the tranquility.
The rain stopped briefly.
Jiang Sui opened a small window.
A breeze carrying the fresh scent of rain seeped in through the window cracks, gently ruffling the exam papers on the corner of the desk.
"Close the window, it's starting to rain again," Ji Jingyu gently reminded him.
I don't know if it's because of too much pressure, but Jiang Sui has caught a cold several times since the start of the semester.
"Okay." Jiang Sui pulled her wandering thoughts back and continued to look down at the test paper. "Hmm, the score is pretty much the same as what you calculated for me before."
She looked up at Ji Jingyu and gestured with her chin, a hint of smugness flashing in her clear eyes. "I'm really amazing, I'm always improving."
Jiang Sui's adorable expression, both earnest and slightly smug, unexpectedly touched Ji Jingyu's heart, making him involuntarily smile and say, "Yeah, great."
"Jiang Sui, how many points are you behind Brother Ji this time?"
Hearing Jiang Sui's excited tone, Xia Fan guessed that Jiang Sui must have done very well on the exam again.
"This time the difference is 25 points."
Even though she had mentally prepared herself, Yu Xiaocheng still subconsciously gasped.
Ji Jingyu's total score has been fluctuating around 720 points, which means that Jiang Sui's total score is close to 700 points.
“There are still two months left. If we can score ten more points each month,” Jiang Sui nudged Ji Jingyu’s arm, her tone mischievous, “the top science student might change hands.”
He liked Jiang Sui's bright, flamboyant, and confident demeanor.
Yu Xiaocheng manually closed her mouth, which was wide open in shock. "Jiang Sui, you were born to learn. Your progress is beyond amazing."
“It’s the speed of light,” Xia Fan added seriously.
Who would have thought that when Jiang Sui first came to Xunning, her grades were at the bottom of the class, and the combined scores of several courses were less than half of Ji Jingyu's total score.
"Genius, coupled with hard work, is indeed a killer move."
The same difficult problem, explained by the same person, Jiang Sui could understand it after just one listen and even apply the knowledge to other situations. But she could only grasp at most 70%, leaving the remaining 30% to fate and luck.
Ordinary people can only envy this.
Yu Xiaocheng then asked, "Have you thought about what major to choose?"
Jiang Deyu shook his head. "I haven't thought about it."
"Hehe, I didn't expect you to answer anyway."
Xia Fan looked down and fiddled with her nails. "I do have a few that I'd like to apply for, but I'll wait until the scores come out before making a decision. Thinking about it now is pointless."
Jiang Sui had a clear goal: "Jiangxi University's Mathematics Department."
Ji Jingyu had checked the admission scores for the Mathematics Department of Jiang University in recent years. Her current score was still a bit short of the admission line, so it was no joke that she would need to score ten more points every month.
"Mathematics Department?!" Jiang Deyu exclaimed excitedly. "Didn't you say before that mathematics made life meaningless?"
"That was before. I really like math now. Don't you find the process of breaking down the problem along the lines of thought and finally getting a sudden realization interesting?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Xia Fan and Jiang Deyu exchanged a glance and, almost without pausing, said in unison, "I don't think so."
"If Lao Qin knew, he'd probably cry tears of joy," Yu Xiaocheng said half-jokingly. "He changed a student's perspective on mathematics."
"I've already thought it all out. I'll take the postgraduate entrance exam, pursue a doctorate, and then stay at the university."
After Jiang Sui finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent.
What's wrong with you?
Xia Fan reached out and touched Jiang Sui's forehead. "Sui Sui, are you serious? Is there really anyone who would want to spend their whole life dealing with math?"
"you guess?"
"I won't guess." Jiang Deyu looked pale and turned to Ji Jingyu. "Brother Ji, you're not going to choose mathematics as your major, are you? If so, I won't dare to visit your house anymore."
The words "your family" successfully pleased Ji Jingyu, and the smile in his eyes deepened.
"I'm applying to the finance department." The cool tone concealed a firm conviction.
Jiang Sui remained calm, clearly already aware of the situation.
Yu Xiaocheng, who was standing to the side, nodded vigorously, "That makes sense."
After all, he is someone who is supported by a princess.
—
The first digit on the countdown clock on the right side of the blackboard has changed to "3".
Green shade spreads across the fields, bringing new light; a gentle breeze lengthens the early day.
Summer Solstice has arrived in the blink of an eye.
The temperature in Xunning has risen particularly quickly this year.
The breeze carried a gentle warmth, the trees were lush and green, and even the way the light and shadow fell on the pages of the book was full of the heat and splendor of summer.
Third mock exam, reviewing, taking graduation photos...
May passed in the blink of an eye.
When the countdown numbers drop to single digits, the college entrance examination officially enters its final sprint stage.
The classroom was so cluttered that there was barely any room to step.
The desks were piled high with review materials and test papers, both completed and uncompleted, like small mountains of books, obscuring the figures of the students in their seats. The narrow aisle was mostly occupied by backpacks, wheeled storage boxes, umbrellas, and other miscellaneous items, so students had to squeeze through sideways and tiptoe carefully to get out.
The sunlight streaming in through the window cast long shadows on the young yet determined faces.
Everyone's brows betrayed their tension, but no one dared to slack off, nor did they have time to.
On the eve of the college entrance examination.
Sun Hao carefully checked each student's ID card, examination admission ticket, and necessary stationery. After confirming that everything was in order, he cleared his throat and said, "This is your last evening self-study session at No. 2 Middle School..."
As soon as he said that, he realized it wasn't a very good opening line.
Are you nervous?
Everyone seemed to be still processing what was happening, and no one responded to Sun Hao's words.
"Students, tomorrow is the college entrance examination. You have all worked hard during this period."
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly to every corner of the classroom. "Li Bai said, 'Young people are full of vigor, and their time to be fierce will come.' You are at that age, and you have the ambition to 'reach for the clouds.' This youthful spirit is your strongest foundation."
His gaze swept intently over each familiar figure. "The college entrance exam is never the end; it's the starting point for you to embark on a wider journey. Don't be afraid of the unknown, don't panic in the face of challenges. In my heart, you will always be the best young people!"
"Really?"
"Of course it's true! You were the first class of students I taught, and I will always have a special fondness for you!"
"Brother Hao, you can't say such sentimental things. I need to be in the best condition for the college entrance exam. I don't want to cry..."
The person who says they don't want to cry is now rummaging through drawers looking for tissues.
Sun Hao took off his glasses and wiped them. "You guys have done great. Now, please give yourselves a good pat on the back."
"That's right, I have to give myself a good pat on the back. There were several times when I thought I was going to die from studying, but I actually made it through!"
"I feel like I'll never work this hard again in my life; it's like I'm burning my life out!"
"Once the English exam is over, I won't have to write those weird letters for Li Hua anymore, and I won't have to remember that the shirt costs nine pounds and fifteen pence."
"Before, all I could think about was how to sneak out of school. Now I'll probably be thinking about how to sneak back for a quick look."
“Hey,” Sun Hao interjected, “this kind of behavior is not encouraged. If anyone wants to come back and visit, just give me a call and I’ll pick you up at the school gate.”
"Brother Hao, we will definitely come back to see you and our other teachers."
Just as Sun Hao was about to nod, a piercing voice suddenly rang out from outside the window: "Good luck, senior students!"
As if they had suddenly found their tribe, the two teaching buildings for the first and second years of high school immediately erupted in cheers and shouts of encouragement echoed throughout Xunning No. 2 Middle School.
"Great success in the college entrance exam, seniors!"
"Go, seniors! Go, No. 2 High School!"
"Wishing you all the best in your exams! See you at the top!"
The senior students were not to be outdone.
Everyone opened the windows and waved in response.
"Thank you, juniors. I appreciate your kind words!"
"The younger students are so kind-hearted. I will never fight with you for the cafeteria again."
"May I answer all the questions on the test, and may all my guesses be correct!"
"I'm begging Brother Ji to possess me tomorrow!"
"Get lost! Brother Ji has already agreed to possess my body!"
...
Qin Lin and the grade director were standing in the senior high school corridor at that moment, but neither of them said anything to stop them.
"Time flies! Another batch of kids is about to graduate."
"yes."
Qin Lin let them fool around for a while before picking up the megaphone he had prepared and shouting, "Evening self-study isn't over yet, everyone hurry up and go back to study!"
On the way home, Ji Jingyu looked down at Jiang Sui and repeated the question Sun Hao had asked, "Are you nervous?"
"It would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous, but it didn't feel as nervous as I had imagined."
"Jiang Sui, your mindset is much better than Xia Xiaofan's."
Xia Fan snorted, "Who's nervous? I'm not nervous either."
"Not nervous? If you weren't nervous, why would you be crying while holding a water bottle?"
"That's because I can't open a mineral water bottle."
"Oh, so you were crying from thirst."
Jiang Sui reached out and took Xia Fan's arm. "Tomorrow and the day after are the weekend, Gu Ci will definitely be back, right?"
"Hmm." Xia Fan glanced down at her phone. "Judging by the time, we should be there soon."
"I'll have Gu Ci beat him up later, to get revenge for you."
"Gu Ci won't beat me up," Jiang Deyu said confidently. "Now I'm on equal footing with Xia Fan."
What kind of daydreams are you having so late at night?
“顾辞哥平时帮夏繁那是出于爱护小妹妹。如今，我跟夏繁同为金贵的高考生，顾辞哥不会揍我的。”
Jiang Sui asked, puzzled, "With his IQ, how did he even realize you liked me?"
Ji Jingyu glanced at Jiang Deyu, who was jumping around and laughing foolishly, and a hint of helplessness flashed across his dark eyes. "He accidentally overheard my conversation with you and that's how he found out about this."
"I knew it."
After taking a few more steps, Jiang Sui stopped.
"What's wrong?"
Jiang Sui stood with her hands behind her back, looking up at Ji Jingyu, her pupils shimmering with tiny lights. "Tomorrow is the college entrance exam. I don't want to possess anyone. Can the God of Exams let me absorb some of his good luck?"
"good."
Ji Jingyu bent down and gently hugged Jiang Sui, one hand covering the back of her neck, and the other hand gently patting her back as if soothing a baby.
Listening to Ji Jingyu's sudden, disordered heartbeat, Jiang Sui felt an unprecedented sense of peace.
Author's note: Sorry for the long wait.
My prediction was wrong; I still have to finish it in one more chapter. [crying emoji]
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