Free Web NovelChapter 596: Chapter 594: Xue Xing’s Determination, Si Wen’s Grudge
Xue Xing dared not imagine how much he would regret it if he failed to get into Yanbei University.
His gaze drifted toward Si Wen.
I have to get into Yanbei University, no matter what. If I really don’t get in... would I retake the year? Definitely. But that would mean wasting another year of my life. A year is just too long. In that much time, so many things would change beyond recognition. I don’t want to waste it. I want to come to Yancheng as soon as possible. If I can, I want to get a summer job here right after the college entrance exam next year. I owe my brother so much money; I have to pay it back as soon as I can. I’ve heard the wages in big cities are very high. After the exam, I’ll have at least two months. I should be able to earn a decent amount of money.
Actually, if I really get in, I could get scholarships and things, just like my brother. But I know without even thinking that my parents would definitely take that money. It wouldn’t have much to do with me... Sometimes, I really envy my brother. His parents are so open-minded. No matter what he did, they supported him unconditionally. Even if he made a mistake, they wouldn’t blame him. They would always have his back. If only my own parents were half as open-minded as my uncle and aunt, that would be wonderful. But I know that’s impossible. Everyone is different. Sigh...
Xue Xing suddenly felt very sad. Just then, he felt someone tugging at his clothes.
Si Wen’s voice reached his ears. "Xue Xing, what are you thinking about? I’ve been calling your name for ages and you didn’t respond."
Xue Xing turned around to see a face tinged with concern. He snapped back to his senses. "Ah? Oh, I wasn’t thinking about anything, Sister Si Wen. Did you need something?"
Si Wen pointed to the sink. "The water in the sink is about to overflow, didn’t you notice?"
Startled, Xue Xing looked down. Sure enough, the sink was nearly full, and the front of his clothes was soaked. He quickly turned off the faucet.
"Are you okay?" Si Wen walked over, stood on her tiptoes, and gently felt his forehead.
Her warm breath, carrying a youthful scent, wafted to his nose. Xue Xing’s heart skipped several beats. He instinctively moved away. "I’m fine, I was just... thinking about something."
"What were you so engrossed in thinking about? Move aside, I’ll wash them." Si Wen pushed him away and rolled up her sleeves, ready to do it herself.
"Sister Si Wen, you still haven’t recovered. I can wash them myself. You should go out and rest. I’ll be done soon." Xue Xing quickly ushered Si Wen out of the kitchen.
He closed the door and returned to the sink. Taking a deep breath, he lightly slapped his face.
Xue Xing, stop overthinking things. Your main task right now is to study hard. Without effort, it’s all just empty talk.
Shaking off his thoughts, Xue Xing began to wash the dishes with focus. After finishing, he tidied up the entire kitchen before finally stepping out.
Seeing him emerge, Si Wen looked up and said, "Your homeroom teacher seems to have sent you a message."
The color drained from Xue Xing’s face. He rushed over, grabbed his phone, and checked the message. Only after reading it did he breathe a sigh of relief.
"What did she say?" Si Wen asked, purely out of curiosity.
"She asked if I’m confirmed to return to class tomorrow night," Xue Xing replied while quickly typing a response.
Thank goodness she didn’t ask anything more. Otherwise, I really wouldn’t know how to explain myself.
However, as the saying goes, your worst fears are often realized.
"Was that girl just now your girlfriend?"
Seeing the new message from his homeroom teacher, Xue Xing’s mind went blank. He hurriedly replied, "No, she’s not."
185cm Little Fairy: "Getting all fired up for a handsome face, beating the other team in a game for over an hour... I get it, I get it."
Xue Xing: "?"
What do you get?
"She really isn’t."
185cm Little Fairy: "You took this leave of absence for her, right? So young, yet so brave."
Xue Xing: "..."
Was her account hacked? Is this something a homeroom teacher would actually say? Xue Xing wondered silently.
Then, "185cm Little Fairy" sent another message. "Dating is fine, but don’t forget to study. If your score drops by even one point on the next mock exam, I’m calling your parents." freewёbnoνel.com
Xue Xing: 0.0
Right, *this* is how a homeroom teacher is supposed to act. The person messaging before must have been possessed.
"Teacher, don’t worry. I definitely won’t let my score drop on this mock exam."
185cm Little Fairy: "Full of confidence! Worthy of being my student! I’ve got my eye on you~"
Cold sweat trickled down Xue Xing’s back.
Si Wen picked up a throw pillow and hugged it to her chest. Glancing at his wet clothes, she said, "Those bags are for you. Go change out of your wet clothes before you catch a cold."
Xue Xing’s gaze followed her finger. He saw several large shopping bags printed with the logo of a trendy clothing brand. "Those... they can’t all be clothes, can they?"
He walked over, picked up a bag, and opened it. They were indeed clothes. A complete set, from head to toe. Even underwear was included.
Xue Xing’s handsome face turned bright red. "Sister Si Wen... you... you didn’t have to do this. You bought me clothes last time I was here, and now you’ve bought more... How can I ever repay you?"
He had hardly dared to wear the clothes she bought last time, and now she had bought so many more.
Si Wen said nonchalantly, "They’re just samples from the company. Once we’re done with them, they’re useless, so I had them bundled up and sent over. It just so happened you could use them."
Hearing this, Xue Xing let out a sigh of relief. "Oh, that’s good! Thank you, Sister Si Wen."
Si Wen nodded, then added, "The box next to them has senior year study materials that I had someone send over. Once you’ve changed, come down and study."
Only then did Xue Xing notice the large box sitting next to where the bags had been. He was startled. "That’s so much!"
Si Wen said, "Some of them are my own study materials and notes from my senior year. They should be helpful."
"Thank you, Sister Si Wen."
She glanced up at him. "No need to thank me. Xue Yang once gave me a set of mock college entrance exam papers. Now I’m giving you a box of materials, so we’re even."
Xue Xing: "..."
It looks like Sister Si Wen is still holding a grudge against my brother for giving her those exam papers. She already paid him back with one set of tests, and now she’s sent a whole box.
Xue Xing said earnestly, "Sister Si Wen, rest assured, I will work hard."
With that, he took a bag of clothes and went upstairs. Si Wen watched his retreating back, lost in thought.
He didn’t even react... Could he really be that devoted to studying?
Si Wen was skeptical. She wanted to see just how long he could keep it up.
