Chapter 134, Chapter 5: The Academic Genius in Campus Novels
"I know, I know. Xu Qingzhou is in Class 3, and he has outstanding grades in Class 3. However, he has only occasionally made it into the top 100 in the grade rankings!"
"Are you kidding me? Occasionally getting into the top 100 can get you second place in two subjects in the competition selection?"
Faced with their questions, the students from Class 3 quickly provided an explanation.
"What do you know? Xu Qingzhou was personally taught by Lin Xue Shen (a top student), isn't it normal for him to get second place?"
"That's right! Xu Qingzhou used to get very good grades in math and physics, but he was weak in one subject and his Chinese grades dragged down his overall performance, which is why he couldn't rank high in the grade during regular exams!"
"Exactly! He usually gets full marks in math and physics exams. This competition only tests one subject, so his score isn't outrageous."
Ye Shutong stood quietly in front of the bulletin board, looking at the names displayed there and listening to the arguments of the students around her.
So this is the girl he likes?
Looking at the impressive scores, Ye Shutong couldn't help but think of her own grades.
Her grades weren't particularly good; she was able to study at Yunchuan University because she was in the arts program.
If she hadn't started learning to draw from a young age, she wouldn't have been able to get into Yunchuan High School based solely on her academic performance.
Ye Shutong's eyes dimmed, and she felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
This girl is so outstanding that she doesn't even have the thought of competing with her.
Regardless of what others say, whether you believe it or not.
In short, after this incident, Xu Qingzhou became famous throughout the school.
Having secured a spot in the competition and received the prize money of 16,000 yuan, Xu Qingzhou felt a huge weight lifted from his shoulders.
I immediately explained the situation to the teacher and asked for leave.
After learning about his family situation, the teacher didn't know what to say, only offered a few words of comfort, and readily granted him leave.
Yu Wanwan went to the hospital for a follow-up check-up today, and Xu Qingzhou didn't plan to take her back now, he just sent her a message.
With the money in his pocket, he embarked on the journey back to the village.
What he didn't expect was that he would run into the person who should have been in the hospital at the train station.
Xu Qingzhou paused for a moment, looking at the person leaning lazily against the railing, before walking over.
"Weren't you going to the hospital for a follow-up check-up?"
Yu Wanwan raised an eyebrow.
"You've finished investigating?"
Xu Qingzhou frowned, his gaze unconsciously sweeping towards her legs.
With some skepticism.
"real?"
Yu Wanwan rolled her eyes at him, clearly unhappy.
"It's just filming a movie, how long could it take?"
Xu Qingzhou sighed, patted her head, and lowered his voice.
That's not what I meant, I was just worried about you.
Yu Wanwan just snorted coldly and ignored him.
Xu Qingzhou realized he was in the wrong, so he simply changed the subject.
Why did you come to the station?
"Come if you want, it's none of your business!"
"..."
Xu Qingzhou looked completely innocent after being rebuked.
She has quite a temper.
A bus bound for the dam slowly pulled into the station.
Xu Qingzhou pursed his lips, his fingers sliding down to grasp her hand.
He led her to the car.
Yu Wanwan followed his force forward, but struggled against his grip.
"What are you doing? I never said I was going with you!"
Xu Qingzhou didn't turn his head, but his fingers forced their way between hers.
Their fingers are intertwined.
"Well, you didn't say it, but I wanted you to come back with me."
There weren't many people in the car. I found an empty seat and helped her to sit down.
Xu Qingzhou turned his head to the side, his eyes softening.
"Xiao Wan, you'll stay with me, right?"
"Oh……"
Yu Wanwan leaned back in her seat, her face bearing her usual gentle smile.
"Xu, how old are you? Do you still need someone to accompany you?"
His gentle tone was deliberately drawn out, with a hint of teasing.
"What? You're a grown man, are you still afraid to go back by yourself?"
The hand he held did not pull away.
She even gently scratched the back of his hand with her fingertips.
A tingling, itchy sensation arose.
The itch traveled all the way to his heart.
Xu Qingzhou's brow twitched, and a heat rose up on his earlobe.
Within seconds, the tips of his ears turned completely red.
But then I looked at her again, comfortably leaning back in her seat, looking completely at ease, as if nothing had happened.
She pursed her lips, trying to calm her wildly beating heart.
Xu Qingzhou bent down, his forehead resting against her shoulder, hiding the shyness and embarrassment that had inadvertently shown in his eyes.
"Um."
The voice was extremely low, as if it rolled out from the throat.
"I'm scared without Xiaowan by my side."
Yu Wanwan paused, lowered her eyes, and looked at his ears, which were still red despite his attempt to remain calm.
The smile on his face suddenly faded.
It was no longer the gentle smile that seemed devoid of any other emotion.
Instead, it carried a meaning that was hard to understand.
It seemed to be a sigh, but it also seemed to be... a madness tainted with bloodshed.
"Alright."
His tone remained languid and smiling.
"Since you're begging me so sincerely, I'll reluctantly accompany you on this trip."
"But you'll regret it."
It's too late to regret it now.
Xu Qingzhou nuzzled against her shoulder.
"I won't regret it."
Before the bus started moving, a driver came over to check the tickets.
Without Xu Qingzhou reminding her, Yu Wanwan had already taken out a train ticket and handed it over.
After confirming everything was in order, the driver continued checking tickets at the back of the line.
A smile spread across Xu Qingzhou's eyes as he looked at her face with a hint of joy.
She even said she wasn't going to go back with him.
I've even bought the train tickets!
Why are you so hypocritical?
Yu Wanwan pretended not to see the little bit of excitement in his eyes.
She leaned against him and closed her eyes to rest.
"Wake me up when we get to the station."
Xu Qingzhou shifted his body slightly to make her more comfortable.
"Um."
The scumbag's home is in a very remote mountain village.
There wasn't even a train or high-speed rail line.
After the bus swayed and bumped its way to the county town, it had to find another vehicle to return to the town, and then go into the mountains from the town, crossing a mountain road, before it could finally reach the village.
Yu Wanwan was fine, but Xu Qingzhou was finding it hard to keep up.
Even in his most destitute moments, he had never experienced such hardship and toil.
Even if his soul is powerful, his body is still that of a mortal.
That was so awful.
No wonder that scumbag doesn't want to go back to the village.
Yu Wanwan glanced at the boy whose forehead was covered in sweat and sighed almost imperceptibly.
Using the bag as cover, she rummaged through her pockets and pulled out a bottle of water. She let him lean against her, unscrewed the cap, and held it to his lips.
"Young Master Xu, your physical condition is really too poor."
Xu Qingzhou's eyelashes trembled.
The light scent of herbs on her body effectively dispelled his physical discomfort.
Licking his lips, Xu Qingzhou didn't force himself to drink. He took a sip of water from her hand to suppress the nausea from the motion sickness in his stomach.
He buried his face in her shoulder with a clear conscience, wrapped his arms around her waist, and said in a slightly muffled voice.
"Well, so Xiaowan will have to work hard again."
Yu Wanwan smiled.
"Good to know."
They really do climb up any pole given a chance.
But what else can we do?
Just go with it.
The road ahead was even more rugged and difficult.
Xu Qingzhou was too exhausted to banter with her anymore; he was completely listless.
Yu Wanwan didn't say anything more to tease him.
They carefully protected him, preventing him from experiencing any further turbulence.
Finally, after changing vehicles several times, the two stopped at the intersection of a small mountain village.
This small mountain village is truly destitute.
In an era where skyscrapers are everywhere, or at the very least, single-story houses, the outside world is filled with them.
In this village, more than half of the households still live in brick and tile houses, or even mud houses.
Although it's called a village, the houses are scattered and not built in one place.
The only walkable roads are mountain trails worn into shape by vehicles and pedestrians; there isn't even a single cement road.
Yu Wanwan frowned.
This environment was even more desolate than the first world she had experienced here.
Xu Qingzhou's soul was indeed powerful.
Without the bumps in the car, I got out and breathed some fresh air, and I felt a bit better.
At least he can walk independently, instead of needing Yu Wanwan's help to stand.
It was already past six o'clock in the evening, and every household had closed their doors.
Only occasionally could be heard barking from a distance.
Using the light from his phone's flashlight, Xu Qingzhou determined the direction, then, holding Yu Wanwan's hand, they followed the path from the original owner's memory deeper into the village.
The further you go in, the more difficult the path becomes.
The ground was a mixture of gravel and mud, and Xu Qingzhou subconsciously slowed his pace, walking a little ahead of her.
He would glance back at her every now and then, silently watching out for the potholes under her feet.
Finally, they stopped in front of a low adobe house.
The house was more dilapidated than some of the brick and tile houses we had seen along the way.
The walls were peeling and mottled, the wooden doors were tightly closed, and a dim, yellowish light shone through the windows.
Standing in front of the door, Xu Qingzhou remained silent for a long time.
Although he had made some preparations before coming.
But when I actually saw such a destitute family situation, I still felt a little sad.
They wished they could drag the original owner out and give him a good beating.
Yu Wanwan didn't urge him, but stood quietly beside him.
Xu Qingzhou didn't stand there for long. He took a breath, raised his hand, and knocked on the mottled wooden door.
Who is it?
Soon, a slightly aged and impatient woman's voice came from inside.
Xu Qingzhou pursed her lips.
"Mom, it's me, Qingzhou."
There was a moment of silence inside, followed by the sound of rustling footsteps.
The wooden door creaked open, and a middle-aged woman wearing a gray cloth jacket and with a haggard face peeked out.
Upon seeing Xu Qingzhou outside the door, his face instantly filled with surprise and affection.
"Qingzhou? Oh my! Why are you back? You didn't even tell me! Come in, come in! Have you eaten? Mom will go get you something to eat!"
Her words came out quickly and urgently, her gaze fixed on her son whom she hadn't seen in a long time, her eyes glistening with tears.
He didn't even notice that there was someone standing behind him for a moment.
It wasn't until Xu Qingzhou turned slightly that she saw Yu Wanwan.
The smile on his face froze for a moment, and his eyes were filled with surprise and a gleaming wariness and scrutiny.
"Qingzhou, this is..."
"My classmate, Lin Zhiyao."
Xu Qingzhou didn't want to talk to her too much right now, so he just gave a brief introduction and changed the subject.
"Mom, let's go inside and talk."
"Oh! Yes, yes, it's cold outside, come in quickly!"
Xu's mother quickly stepped aside and turned her attention back to Xu Qingzhou.
Inside the house, Xu's father was sitting on a small stool, smoking a pipe.
When he saw his son return, his bronze, wrinkled face remained expressionless, without a trace of a smile.
"It's not holiday time yet, why are you back at school?"
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