Free Web NovelChapter 213: Chapter 175: Pleasant Cooperation!
May.
Spring is in full bloom, youth soaring.
The senior students of Thirteen Middle School are too distracted by the approaching College Entrance Examination to appreciate the beauty of May. The school, and the classrooms, are permeated with a sense of urgency mixed with relaxation and anticipation.
The College Entrance Examination signifies a conclusion, an ending, but also a new beginning.
Many students feel nervous at the thought of the exam, yet they also eagerly await it. Regardless of whether they do well or not, it’s the wrapping-up of an era that allows a new beginning. The atmosphere in grade 12 thus appears strangely mixed; it seems that most students are studying, but many are irresistibly drawn to other matters.
Like, romance.
At eighteen, the age when they are like blooming flowers, the thought of the imminent exam and the impending separation from classmates endows some with feelings of bitterness and reluctance.
Many know that if they miss this opportunity, they won’t get another.
Therefore...
The number of love letters Zhao Yi received had noticeably increased. It’s become commonplace to receive two or three a day. When he returned from the cafeteria, he would find several new envelopes waiting in his drawer.
It’s an interesting experience.
Zhao Yi thought that if he hadn’t been reborn, he might have considered replying to a few, putting aside true love to flirt with girls instead...
Ahem.
"Sorry, I’m currently preparing for the Entrance Exam and don’t want to be in a relationship right now," Zhao Yi once again tactfully turned down an on-the-spot confession from a girl.
Lin Xiaoqing disagreed with this. She thought Zhao Yi turned the girls down too delicately.
In a whisper, she voiced her complaint to Zhao Linlin, "If it were me, I would tell them straight up - not interested. If you’re not interested, you’re not interested. ’I don’t want to be in a relationship’ sounds like an excuse."
She pouted her lips as she said this.
Zhao Linlin stifled her laughter, "Why don’t you confess to him? Maybe he’ll say ’I want to be in a relationship now.’"
"As if I would, who’d confess to him!" Lin Xiaoqing shot a glance at Zhao Yi, the corners of her mouth curling in disdain.
Zhao Linlin twitched her big eyes in amusement, "Really? Then I will."
"Do what?"
"Confess to him. Actually, I like Zhao Yi quite a bit as well. If you don’t want him, he’s mine." Zhao Linlin said teasingly to Lin Xiaoqing. Both girls knew, however, that there was a significant amount of truth in her words. freeweɓnøvel.com
But this is the strange part.
Zhao Linlin thought that Lin Xiaoqing didn’t know, and she didn’t want Lin Xiaoqing to know. It was clear to Lin Xiaoqing, but she acted as if she didn’t know, pretending that Zhao Linlin was just kidding.
Lin Xiaoqing waved her off casually. "He’s not mine, do whatever you want."
"Then, I’ll do it."
"Go ahead! Wait, let me get my phone. I’ll capture the moment when you... kneel down on one leg and propose, hahaha..."
"Drop dead!"
The laughter from the two girls’ playful tiff filled the classroom with animated energy.
Zhao Yi looked at his phone and suddenly broke into a smile, "Sun Liang is back."
"Sun Liang?"
A few students looked over.
Zhao Yi showed the messages on his phone, "Sun Liang says he’ll be at the school at noon. Oh, it seems he didn’t make it into the national team. Let’s all congratulate him on getting eliminated as soon as he steps in."
"Hahaha..."
"That sounds like a plan!"
The crowd voiced their approval.
Sun Liang had been participating in the Mathematical Olympiad training, which had lasted for about three weeks. The Olympiad training was not just about attending class and listening to the teacher’s lectures, but was more like a learning event with all-around grooming activities such as military-like exercises. Of course, the only academic subject was math.
Despite performing well in the final exam, Sun Liang didn’t make it. There were too many elites from all over the country. Though he had improved from his initial position, he was unfortunately eliminated from contention for the National Olympiad Team, which only had six slots.
Noon.
With an exaggerated swagger, Sun Liang walked into the school, greeting familiar classmates along the way. His expression betrayed no signs of disappointment over his elimination; he even seemed to have won some great honor.
Finally, he walked into Elite Class A.
Fact is,
Sun Liang had already signed a deal with Capital University, so he could be in Class Three or Elite Class regardless, or even other classes. As long as he didn’t impact other students, the teachers wouldn’t bother.
He mainly chose Elite Class A because it was where most of his familiar classmates were.
During lunchtime, there were still many students in Elite Class A. Some were using the time to review their lessons, while others were standing outside the classroom. Upon seeing Sun Liang arrive, these students quickly rushed in to alert the others.
"Sun Liang is here!"
"Quick, did everyone remember the slogan?"
"Get ready!"
From a distance, Sun Liang saw a student look up at his arrival and rush into the classroom. This bizarre behavior puzzled him. But just as he reached the door, he heard the organized chant from within, "Congratulations to Sun Liang for being eliminated from the Mathematical Olympiad training camp!"
And then came an uproar of laughter. The classroom was in a state of chaos.
"Congratulations!"
"Sun Liang, congrats, you’re out!"
"Awesome, keep it up!"
"We believe you’re the best!"
Sun Liang’s face darkened. He knew they were joking, but it still irked him. Was it right to congratulate someone on being eliminated? ƒreewebɳovel.com
Although he had been prepared and didn’t care much, being congratulated was rather upsetting!
The crowd was hoping to see Sun Liang distressed, as most were envious of him. He had already signed with Capital University, while they were still facing the stressful College Entrance Examination. Most had feelings of envy and jealousy towards him.
