Xia Lan angrily punched Qin Yu, then got up to wash her face and brush her teeth.
Qin Yu carefully helped Xia Lan to the bathroom, then went to the kitchen to bring out the breakfast that had already been prepared.
After Xia Lan finished washing her face, Qin Yu led her to have breakfast.
"Hurry up and eat, I'll give you a massage later." Qin Yu's words made Xia Lan's eyes light up, and she unconsciously sped up her eating.
After breakfast, Xia Lan lay in bed, and Qin Yu massaged her using healing techniques.
"Ugh, it's so sour..." Xia Lan groaned, gesturing for Qin Yu to be gentler.
"Bear with it, you'll feel better after the massage." Qin Yu felt a little sorry for her seeing how sore she was, but the massage had to be firm, otherwise it wouldn't be effective.
"Go ahead! I can bear it." Xia Lan knew she could only bite the blanket and let Qin Yu do his thing!
Qin Yu finally loosened his grip a bit, and Xia Lan felt less pain, so she let go and hummed comfortably.
After massaging Xia Lan for more than ten minutes, Qin Yu couldn't take it anymore and hurriedly left a message.
"alright."
As soon as Xia Lan turned her head, Qin Yu had already rushed into the toilet.
Xia Lan revealed a sly smile.
"You little brat, I'll get you, huh."
When Xia Lan got up, she did feel that the soreness had improved a lot, and she happily squinted her eyes.
"It is indeed quite useful."
When Qin Yu came out, Xia Lan had already gone to work, giving him plenty of space to deal with himself.
Qin Yu looked at the note on the table, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a slight smile appeared on his lips as he recalled the madness of last night.
Xia Lan arrived at work in a cheerful mood. Xiao Ling, seeing Xia Lan's smiling face, took Xia Lan's hand.
"What's up? Why are you in such a good mood today? You're so happy first thing in the morning?"
"It's nothing, hehe." Xia Lan couldn't stop smiling and chuckled.
"Judging from her expression, she's clearly fallen for him," Qian Yao said with a smile, looking at Xia Lan.
"Isn't she married? Why is she still having romantic feelings for him?" Qian Xue looked at Qian Yao in confusion. Qian Yao glanced at her younger sister and sighed softly.
"Why are you sighing again? Just tell me!" Qian Xue was furious. Every time, he was so mysterious and wouldn't tell her anything.
"You'll understand when you grow up," everyone said in unison with a laugh.
“…You’re bullying me.” Qian Xue pouted.
After Xia Lan finished swiping her card and returned to the counter, Minister Yang entered carrying a set of books and placed them directly in front of her.
"Xia, this is your book. Study hard!"
"Thank you, Minister."
Xia Lan opened the package, inside was a complete set of textbooks. Looking at the contents, Xia Lan roughly understood what would be on the exam.
Seeing that Xia Lan was already looking at it, Minister Yang didn't disturb her and turned back to his office.
When guests were present, Xia Lan would put the book down, and after the guests left, she would pick it up again.
Everyone was moved by Xia Lan's earnest spirit, and they began to speak in hushed tones, so as not to disturb her studies.
Xia Lan copied down all the possible questions to use as her review material.
"Oh my, I don't believe Xia Lan can't get into university. Look how serious she is."
“I think so too. My sister-in-law also wants to take the college entrance exam, but when I see her at home with her books in her hands, scratching her head, she doesn’t look like she can concentrate on studying at all!”
“My sister-in-law is the same way. She thinks she has to take the college entrance exam, so she hides in her room all day and doesn’t do any work.”
"With her nonchalant attitude towards calligraphy, there's no way she'll pass the exam."
"Seeing how serious Xia Lan is, I'm even more convinced she can pass the exam! Look at her, after reading it once, she copies it again."
"This is a good idea. I'll tell my sister-in-law about it when I get back."
Minister Yang occasionally passed by and, seeing Xia Lan's strenuous efforts, couldn't help but nod in approval.
When the guests came over and saw how hard Xia Lan was working, they also consciously asked the children to be quiet and not make a fuss.
Now the whole nation is starting to prepare for the college entrance examination, with only a little over a month to review. During this time, many people are making a final push for the exam.
Qin Yu went to great lengths to prepare delicious meals for Xia Lan, worried that her eyes would get hurt from reading all day.
They fully support Xia Lan.
With everyone's support, Xia Lan was determined not to let them down. Although she had already learned most of the questions, she still needed to maintain the right attitude.
December, seemingly an ordinary day, is actually the most anticipated and nerve-wracking day for students across the country.
The National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) is held on this day.
Early in the morning, Qin Yu took Xia Lan to the examination hall. Looking at the calm and composed Xia Lan, and then at the other candidates around her—some nervous, some anxious, some afraid, some expectant…
Qin Yu felt inexplicably proud.
When it was time to enter, someone was specifically responsible for checking each candidate's most important document: their admission ticket.
The candidates lined up one by one to undergo the inspection.
Anyone who tries to slip through the cracks will be exposed.
Xia Lan successfully underwent the examination and went inside. She turned around and waved to Qin Yu, who stood out from the crowd.
Qin Yu, standing in the crowd, waved to Xia Lan. Watching Xia Lan walk away step by step, a sense of unease welled up in Qin Yu's heart.
As soon as Xia Lan entered the assigned examination room, a sharp voice rang out.
"Oh my, isn't this Comrade Xia Lan?"
Xia Lan heard the familiar voice and looked up.
He laughed.
"Oh my, what a coincidence! Isn't this Comrade Zhao Li? You're here to take the college entrance examination too?"
When Zhao Li heard Xia Lan's words, she felt as if Xia Lan was scolding her.
"Xia Lan, don't be so smug. I'll definitely do better than you this time!" Zhao Li said through gritted teeth, pointing at Xia Lan.
"Oh, then I must congratulate you in advance!" Xia Lan looked at Zhao Li, who was still oblivious to her fate, and waited for her to pass the exam.
"You!" Zhao Li was furious.
"Alright, quiet down." The proctor on the podium glared at Zhao Li, signaling her to be quiet.
Zhao Li gritted her teeth. Why was she the only one being talked about and not Xia Lan?
Seeing Zhao Li's expression, the teacher silently organized the test papers in her hands.
The other people in the examination room couldn't help but look up and stare at Zhao Li and Xia Lan as they watched their argument.
Xia Lan was also looking around at the people in the examination room. She saw that there were many educated youth who had returned from the countryside to take the exam, and some of them were carrying newborn babies on their backs.
"The first exam is Chinese. The time allotted is one and a half hours. Those who finish can hand in their papers early," the invigilator announced to all the candidates.
"Ring ring ring~"
The familiar bell rang, and as if receiving a signal, the teacher got up and began distributing the exam papers.
Everyone received a copy, and after they were all distributed, the teacher announced the results.
"The exam begins."
Xia Lan didn't immediately start answering the questions; instead, she began to read and understand them. Zhao Li, who was behind her in line, laughed when she saw Xia Lan doing the same.
They assumed Xia Lan was stumped by the exam paper.
After Xia Lan had a general idea of what was going on, she began to write.
With only an hour and a half left, everyone was racing against the clock, and the only sound in the exam room was the rustling of writing...
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