Ch. 161..170
Chapter 161
“What’s wrong? Stop arguing. Your clothes are all over the ground.” Yuan Xiao walked forward and picked up the clothes on Wang Xin’s floor. She gently dusted them off and said, “We only have a week to get along. Let’s each take a step back. Arguing won’t solve the problem.”
Cui Ya could not tell Yuan Xiao’s family background. The things she used were very expensive, and she was very familiar with the boys in the dormitory next door in the canteen just now. Cui Ya did not want to offend Yuan Xiao, so she explained first, “Xiao Xiao, I just want to use an additional cabinet. Wang Xin doesn’t have many clothes in total, and the cabinet cant be filled. Why are you so petty?’
Yuan Xiao glanced at the suitcase behind Cui Ya and felt that she was exaggerating. In a total of seven days, Cui Ya had brought more than 10 sets of clothes. Cui Hao had already helped her unpack a portion of her luggage. Her own cabinet was already filled.
“So what if I have fewer clothes? Do you think everyone is like you, carrying so many clothes and makeup? Are you even here to learn?”
Wang Xin looked down on Cui Ya from the bottom of her heart. She wanted to interact less, but the two of them were sleeping in the beds opposite each other.
“It’s none of your business whether I’m here to learn or not. In any case, I’m definitely going to use this cabinet!’
Seeing that the two of them were arguing non-stop, she helplessly walked between the two of them. “Wang Xin, I don’t have many clothes. Put the clothes together with mine. We’ll use the same cabinet.”
Cui Ya saw that Yuan Xiao was speaking up for her and looked at Wang Xin proudly.
“Cui Ya, don’t go too far. You’re in the wrong in this matter.” Yuan Xiao saw that Cui Ya was obviously unconvinced and added, “Professor Shen said that if you cause trouble, you will be expelled from the training camp.”
Hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, Cui Ya did not dare to say anything overboard. She packed her clothes again and ignored Yuan Xiao and Wang Xin.
Wang Xin was furious with Cui Ya, but seeing that Yuan Xiao kindly stopped her, she did not cause too much trouble. With Yuan Xiao’s help, she rearranged her clothes and went to bed to rest.
The conflict in the dormitory was resolved by Yuan Xiao. The next morning, all the students arrived at the teaching building on time and began the first basic class.
Yuan Xiao and the eight people in their team sat in the far right row. The girls sat in the front row according to their height. Yuan Xiao and Pan Ning sat together, and behind them were Cui Ya and Wang Xin.
From time to time, Yuan Xiao would look behind her, afraid that the two people behind her would quarrel again.
The teacher was a woman in her forties. She was wearing a business suit and looked stern and serious.
“Everyone is an outstanding student from all over the province. Today is the first lesson of the first day of our training camp. I will give everyone a set of basic exam papers to test everyone’s overall standards.”
The teacher handed the papers to the students in the front row and everyone passed them down.
After Yuan Xiao received the test paper, she immediately entered a state of answering questions. This was because the system notification in her mind said that the ranking she obtained in the basic test would directly affect the points she obtained.
The content of the test questions was similar to what she usually learned in school. Yuan Xiao did it quite easily. Just as she was about to finish the test paper, she saw that Zhou Nuo, who was in the back row, had already stood up and handed in his paper.
Yuan Xiao watched in surprise as Zhou Nuo handed in the test paper. The other students in the classroom were also very surprised. It seemed that the students here were indeed different from the students in the school.
Yuan Xiao also called up the completed papers. When she returned to her seat, she realized that the members of the other groups had also finished answering the papers one after another.
Within the time set by the teacher, other than Cui Ya and a boy from another groups, they had already completed the test papers.
“Alright, regardless of whether you’ve completed it or not, hand in the test paper.”
Cui Ya and the boy’s faces were a little red. After all, they would not be happy if they were embarrassed in front of so many students.
“Next, we’ll set up the contents of tomorrow’s assessment.”
Yuan Xiao looked at the assessment range set by her teacher and felt that these assessment results should be related to the final comprehensive test.
The first period was quite easy. Even Fang Yao completed the test paper very well. Unknowingly, Fang Yao’s overall standard had improved a lot.
During the break, Fang Yao, Shen Xiu, and the others walked out of the classroom. Yuan Xiao did not go out. Instead, she chatted softly with Pan Ning.
“Yuan Xiao, I’ve always heard from Zhu Zhu that you’re a very good person. Now, I finally understand.” Through her interaction with Yuan Xiao, Pan Ning also felt that she would be a very good friend.
“Zhu Zhu is very innocent. I like her very much too.” Yuan Xiao felt that since Pan Ning could become friends with Meng Zhu, she should not be the scheming type..
Chapter 162
“Actually, I used to have a strange personality. If it wasn’t for the fact that Zhu
Zhu did not despise me, I probably wouldn’t have many friends.” When Pan
Ning was young, she could not play with many children her age. Compared to playing games with everyone, Pan Ning preferred to observe some insects alone in a corner.
As a result, she was discriminated against by many people. Everyone felt that Pan Ning was strange and did not want to be friends with her. Therefore, Pan Ning had been especially introverted and sensitive since she was young.
It was not until Meng Zhu took the initiative to approach Pan Ning that she gradually walked out of her world. Meng Zhu’s innocence and kindness warmed Pan Ning’s heart.
“Everyone has their own world and their own habits. There’s nothing strange about it.”
Yuan Xiao’s words touched Pan Ning’s heart. She was originally resistant to making friends, but Yuan Xiao made her want to get close to her.
The teacher in the second period was a male professor in his fifties. The content of his lecture was related to computer electronic information.
Yuan Xiao also accidentally discovered Cui Ya’s younger brother, Cui Hao. He was very talented in these aspects. Through the teacher’s simple description, he could directly perform the programming and technical operations.
After the morning of studying, Yuan Xiao had indeed gained a lot of knowledge that she could not learn in school.
During the lunch break, everyone became much more familiar with each other. Especially after Shen Xiu accidentally found out that the technological genius he was talking about was Zhou Nuo, there were many more topics to talk about with him.
Yuan Xiao looked at the students around her who had achieved results in different fields and understood the purpose of her trip. By interacting with these outstanding people, Yuan Xiao could also learn many new things.
The foreign language class in the afternoon was what Wang Xin was best at and what Cui Ya hated the most. Yuan Xiao could feel the subtle atmosphere behind her and did not dare to say anything. Worried that the two people behind her would quarrel, she finally waited until the class ended.
The physical education class was not a problem for Yuan Xiao, who had maxed out her Stamina Points, but for Pan Ning and Cui Hao, who had lacked exercise since they were young, it was simply hell.
“Pan Ning, hang in there. There’s only one lap left.” Yuan Xiao and Wang Xin dragged Pan Ning, who was about to give up, and ran the last lap with her.
Cui Ya had long reached the finish line. Looking at Yuan Xiao and the others who ran over last, she finally revealed a trace of smugness.
“I didn’t expect your stamina to be so poor. What’s the use of just being good at studies?”
As Wang Xin helped Pan Ning cool down, she said sternly to Cui Ya, “If you have the ability, compete with me alone. Stop making snide remarks at the side.”
“Alright, let’s compete!” Cui Ya was still a little confident in sports. Seeing Wang Xin take the initiative to compete with her, she could not wait to beat her once.
The physical education teacher was a man in his thirties. He was very supportive of Cui Ya and Wang Xin’s idea of competing.
He immediately gave up the venue for them. Under everyone’s gaze, Cui Ya and Wang Xin began the 400m race.
“Xiao Xiao, can Wang Xin win?” Pan Ning looked worriedly at the two people running hard on the track. If Wang Xin and Cui Ya had not quarreled because of her, they would not have wanted to compete.
“It doesn’t matter if she wins or not. Don’t worry.” Yuan Xiao looked at the two people who were neck and neck on the track and did not know who would win.
Cui Hao and Fang Yao stood together and looked at Cui Ya who was competing with Wang Xin. They were a little worried.
“I didn’t expect your sister to run so quickly.” Shen Xiu said to Cui Hao, who was beside him. “You siblings have very different personalities. You’re much more introverted than Cui Ya.”
Cui Hao’s gaze did not leave the track. “I’m not introverted. My sister has a short temper. Ever since I was young, I’ve been worried that she would cause trouble.”
“Are your roles reversed?” When Yuan Xiao heard Cui Hao’s words behind her, she smiled and said to him, “You don’t have to always think for her. Actually, you’ve already done very well.”
Yuan Xiao still remembered the first time she saw the siblings. Cui Hao was obviously used to being bullied by Cui Ya.
“Wang Xin doesn’t seem to be feeling well…” Fang Yao looked at Wang Xin, who did not look too good on the track, and said to Yuan Xiao.
Yuan Xiao also noticed that the distance between Wang Xin and Cui Ya was gradually widening. She walked closer worriedly.
“Xiao Xiao, I just remembered!” Pan Ning realized that Wang Xin was not in a good state and suddenly exclaimed. When she saw everyone looking at her, she did not know what to do and stopped talking.
Yuan Xiao lowered her body and felt that Pan Ning had something to say.. “What’s wrong, Pan Ning? What did you remember?”
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Pan Ning looked around and when she realized that no one was paying attention to her, she quickly whispered into Yuan Xiao’s ear, “I went to the bathroom with Wang Xin at noon. She’s on her period now…”
“What?” Yuan Xiao did not expect Wang Xin to be so impulsive. She even competed in running with Cui Ya during her period.
Seeing that there was only one lap left in the competition, it was too late for Yuan Xiao to stop them. She could only wait silently at the finish line.
Cui Ya was very happy to run past Wang Xin. When she was about to reach the finish line, she deliberately shouted at Wang Xin behind her, “Do you need me to wait for you for a while?”
Wang Xin was already a little unwell. After hearing Cui Ya’s words, her running rhythm was disrupted and she accidentally fell to the ground.
“Wang Xin!” Yuan Xiao and Pan Ning ran towards her nervously. The PE teacher also went forward nervously to check.
“Student Wang Xin, how do you feel?”
Wang Xin felt a little pain in her ankle, but she knew very well that she was probably affected by her period and was fine.
“It’s alright, Teacher. I’ll be fine after resting for a while.”
Although Wang Xin insisted that she was fine, her face was pale and she did not look fine at all.
“Let’s go to the infirmary? Let the teacher check.” The teacher wanted to find a male student to carry her on his back.
Yuan Xiao was about to ask Fang Yao to help when she heard Cui Hao take the initiative to say, “Teacher, I’ll send Student Wang Xin to the infirmary!”
Wang Xin and Cui Ya looked at the honest and serious Cui Hao in surprise. Cui Ya asked in confusion, “Why should you send her? I clearly won the competition. She only sprained her ankle. What’s the big deal!”
“Sister!” This was the first time Cui Hao spoke so loudly to Cui Ya. Ignoring her obstruction, he carried Wang Xin on his back.
“Young brat, whose younger brother are you?!” Cui Ya was so angry that she wanted to chase after Cui Hao and Wang Xin, but she was stopped by Yuan Xiao.
“Wang Xin is injured. Your brother is just helping out of kindness. Stop talking. ”
Cui Ya felt guilty under everyone’s gaze. She did not expect Wang Xin to fall because of her words.
The small episode in the physical education class had passed. After Wang Xin and Cui Hao left, the teacher briefly taught everyone some injury prevention techniques.
On the other side, Wang Xin was carried by Cui Hao to the infirmary of the teaching building. Wang Xin was relatively tall and not particularly thin. She was carried by Cui Hao all the way and laid on Cui Hao’s back. Wang Xin could clearly hear his breathing.
“Alright, I’ll go up the stairs myself. I just sprained my ankle. It’s fine.” Wang Xin gently patted Cui Hao’s back, wanting him to put her down. The infirmary was on the fourth floor. If he kept carrying her up, he would probably be extremely tired.
“It’s fine. Spraining your ankle hurts too. Hang in there. I’ll take you to the infirmary right away.”
Wang Xin felt that Cui Hao was much cuter than his troublesome sister. Although he always looked honest and bullied, Cui Hao’s performance in computer class was very outstanding.
“Sigh, it’s really unlucky to have such a sister…” Wang Xin muttered unintentionally, but she clearly felt Cui Hao’s body freeze.
“I’m sorry. I don’t mean any harm. Don’t take it to heart.” Wang Xin realized that she had said something wrong and hurriedly explained.
“It’s okay. I’m actually used to it.” Cui Hao nudged Wang Xin up and replied with a smile, “My sister’s personality is not very good. I apologize to you on her behalf.’
Cui Hao’s attitude made Wang Xin a little at a loss. Wang Xin was not afraid of a person like Cui Ya at all, but Cui Hao’s soft personality made her a little confused.
“You don’t have to apologize. I’m not easy to bully. If she dares to provoke me, I’ll scold her back. It has nothing to do with you!” Wang Xin felt that Cui Hao’s footsteps were getting slower and slower. She asked worriedly, “Why don’t you let me down and rest?”
After just one flight of stairs, Cui Hao could not hold on anymore. When Cui Hao thought about how the infirmary was on the fourth floor, he did not force himself and slowly put Wang Xin down.
“Then take a rest first. I’ll carry you up after a while.”
Wang Xin looked at the sweat on Cui Hao’s forehead and handed him the tissue in her pocket.
“Thank you.” Cui Hao took the tissue and thanked Wang Xin politely.
“I’m still a little curious. Are you and Cui Ya biological siblings?” Wang Xin felt that there was a huge difference between Cui Hao and Cui Ya in terms of personality and appearance..
Chapter 164
“She’s my biological sister.” Cui Hao smiled in embarrassment. His eyes narrowed into small slits on his chubby face. “But I’m not as good-looking as my sister.”
“She’s good-looking?” Wang Xin realized that she had lost her composure. She coughed and restrained her emotions. In fact, Cui Ya was quite good-looking, but with her bad personality, Wang Xin felt that she was not as pleasing to the eye as Cui Hao.
“Don’t give up on yourself. You’re just a little chubby. You’d look good if you just lose some weight.”
“My sister said that there’s no difference between me and the little guinea pig she raised. Now that I’m a little fatter, I can be a little cuter. I might not look good even if I lose weight.” Cui Hao played with his fingers aggrievedly. He had always listened to his sister since he was young, so he had a low self-esteem.
“What nonsense!” Wang Xin was furious at the thought of Cui Ya. She said to Cui Hao in front of her seriously, “Believe me, lose some weight. You will definitely change your appearance in the future. You will be a hundred times better than your sister!”
Cui Hao was a little embarrassed by Wang Xin’s words. Seeing that she was standing on one leg, he squatted down again and said to her, “I’m done resting.
Come up. Let’s go up in one go.”
Wang Xin increasingly felt that Cui Ya’s younger brother was very interesting. He looked very obedient. Wang Xin felt that if she had such a younger brother, she would definitely treat him well.
When they arrived at the infirmary, Wang Xin was half-lying on the bed in the infirmary with Cui Hao’s help.
“Did you hurt your foot?”
The teacher in the infirmary was a girl in her twenties. She was wearing a mask, but her voice was very gentle.
“I was running and sprained my ankle.” Wang Xin slowly took off her socks and realized that her ankle was already swollen.
As it was the infirmary in the training camp, there were not many professional facilities. The teacher only briefly confirmed that Wang Xin’s bones were not injured and handed her a small ice pack. “Put it on for a while. When the swelling subsides a little, I’ll apply some medicine for you.”
Wang Xin was still on her period and was a little resistant to cold things. She was hesitating if she should take the ice pack, but Cui Hao took it directly.
“Teacher, let me hold it for her.” Cui Hao carefully stuck the ice pack to Wang Xin’s ankle. His brows were tightly furrowed, and he looked much more nervous than Wang Xin.
The teacher in the infirmary went to get an anti-inflammatory spray for the pain. She looked at the boy squatting beside Wang Xin and smiled. Kids nowadays were really meticulous.
Wang Xin looked at Cui Hao, who was half-squatting beside her, and felt a little touched. Cui Hao had taken on a lot of responsibility because of Cui Ya.
“Go back to class. The class for personal ability learning is the most important.
Don’t delay it because of me.”
Hearing Wang Xin’s words, Cui Hao did not plan to leave. He shook his head and said, “It’s fine. I’ll accompany you. We’ll go back together later.”
Wang Xin’s ankle gradually became a little less swollen. In fact, her ankle was not seriously injured. She fell mainly because she was on her period.
“Alright, spray this medicine twice a day. Pay attention to rest. Your injuries aren’t serious. You can recover in a week.”
Wang Xin took the medicine gratefully and slowly walked down from the bed.
“Teacher!” Cui Hao supported Wang Xin as he saw a dazzling small patch of blood on the white bedsheet. He was so nervous that he wanted the teacher to help Wang Xin take a look. There might be other injuries on her body.
Wang Xin also noticed Cui Hao’s gaze. When she found the blood on the bedsheets, she was so embarrassed that she wanted to jump out of the window.
“Teacher, I’m sorry…” Wang Xin apologized to the teacher in the infirmary in a low voice. Because they were all girls, the teacher immediately reacted and told Wang Xin not to worry.
“Teacher, Wang Xin might have been injured elsewhere when she fell. Do you want to check her properly again? I’ll take responsibility for all the expenses.”
Cui Hao’s tone was very serious, and Wang Xin was really embarrassed. “Let’s go, Cui Hao. I’m fine.”
“What do you mean you’re fine? You’re bleeding. Don’t force yourself.”
Cui Hao realized that the teacher in the infirmary had a smile on her face. Just as he asked for the reason, he was dragged out of the infirmary by Wang Xin.
“I’ve already said that I’ll take responsibility. After all, you were injured because of my sister.” Cui Hao was still worried about Wang Xin’s body and wanted to send her to the hospital for a checkup.
“Can you really take responsibility?” Wang Xin sighed helplessly. This was the first time she had been so embarrassed in her life. “Then go to the supermarket and buy me a pack of pads for the night.. I’ll be very grateful to you…”
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Cui Hao stood rooted to the ground in a daze. It took him a few seconds to realize what Wang Xin meant.
“Wait for me here. I’ll be back soon!” Cui Hao’s face was red as he quickly ran downstairs.
Wang Xin wanted to stop him, but in the blink of an eye, Cui Hao’s figure disappeared at the end of the corridor.
“Why is this person so silly?” Wang Xin thought of Cui Hao’s red face and smiled.
Her cell phone vibrated in her pocket. Seeing that the caller ID was Yuan Xiao, Wang Xin picked up the call.
“How are you? Class is over on our end. Do you want Pan Ning and I to go over and take a look?” Yuan Xiao’s concerned voice came from the phone.
“It’s fine. You don’t have to come over. There’s still class later. Cui Hao and I will go over together.”
Yuan Xiao nung up tne pnone and realized tnat Cui ya nad been 100R1ng over.
“They’re fine. They’ll go straight to class later.” Yuan Xiao seemed to be talking to Pan Ning, but in fact, she was telling Cui Ya, who was not far away.
“That’s good.” Pan Ning heaved a sigh of relief when she heard that Wang Xin was fine. “Xiao Xiao, what’s your personal class subject?”
Yuan Xiao glanced at the teacher-in-charge on her class schedule and said,
“Comprehensive science class. Where’s yours?”
“Biological science. I’ll see you in the dormitory tonight.”
After saying goodbye to Pan Ning, Yuan Xiao came to classroom 4021 alone. Because everyone in their group had different classes, Yuan Xiao walked closer to the classroom and realized that she did not know any student.
After finding a seat at the back, Yuan Xiao took out her notebook and prepared for class. In order to complete the system mission, Yuan Xiao was still very serious.
However, the mission issued by the system to learn electronic technology from
Zhou Nuo was a little difficult. Yuan Xiao did not have time to interact with Zhou Nuo because of the full schedule of classes. In addition, Fang Yao was a big jealous monster. It was very difficult for Yuan Xiao to talk to Zhou Nuo.
Yuan Xiao was worried about this mission. She did not expect to see Zhou Nuo walking in from outside the classroom with a black backpack.
Yuan Xiao was very surprised that Zhou Nuo would be in the same class as her. She felt that it was a good opportunity to learn from him, so she waved at him to indicate that there was a seat.
When Zhou Nuo saw Yuan Xiao waving at him, he walked over in embarrassment.
“Shouldn’t you be taking a digital economy class? Why did you come to the science classroom?” Yuan Xiao felt that Zhou Nuo looked a little nervous and distanced herself from him slightly.
“The digital economy teacher has something on at the last minute. The students in our class are free to choose our classes today.” Zhou Nuo took out a small notebook and sat in his seat seriously, waiting for the teacher to start teaching.
Yuan Xiao did not know if this was a chance specially given to her by the system, but it would be easier for her to learn from him if she could spend more time with Zhou Nuo.
“Zhou Nuo, do you know a lot about the Internet and artificial intelligence?” Yuan Xiao’s attitude was very friendly, and Zhou Nuo relaxed a little.
“I’m alright. I just like to study some virtual technology. I’m not proficient.”
Yuan Xiao knew that Zhou Nuo was still being humble. How could he not be proficient when he had already won the national science and technology award before he became an adult?
“I’m especially curious about these things. Is it convenient for me to find time to ask you for guidance?” Yuan Xiao’s attitude was very sincere, making it difficult for others to refuse.
“Alright, but I’m clumsy with my words. I might not be able to explain it clearly.” Although Zhou No was talking to Yuan Xiao, he was too embarrassed to look her in the eye.
“It’s fine. I’m smart. You can definitely explain it clearly enough.” Yuan Xiao’s eyes sparkled. There were 80 points in front of her. How could she not want them?
However, Zhou Nuo could not understand Yuan Xiao’s thoughts. Could it be that there was really someone who was so passionate about studying?
“Then you can come to me when you have breaks. Let me hand you a copy of my study notes that I usually organize.” After saying that, Zhou Nuo carefully took out a thick notebook from his backpack and handed it to Yuan Xiao.
Yuan Xiao roughly flipped through it. The notes were filled with the knowledge points and specific practical content written by Zhou Nuo. Yuan Xiao looked at Zhou Nuo in confusion.
This boy, who looked introverted, was actually so simple-minded. He did not have any guard against others and taught her everything he knew. Yuan Xiao felt that it was rare to find a talent like Zhou Nuo. If there was a chance in the future, she could look for him to cooperate.
“If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask me on the phone.” After saying that, Zhou Nuo handed his cell phone to Yuan Xiao hesitantly, as if he was unsure if he should exchange contact details with Yuan Xiao.
Yuan Xiao added Zhou Nuo on her messaging app and used his cell phone to accept the request. She realized that there were less than 10 friends on Zhou
Nuo’s messaging app..
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It seemed that a genius like Zhou Nuo really did not like to socialize.
The Comprehensive Science teacher was about to start the class when Yuan Xiao’s thoughts were pulled back. The content in the class was similar to the science textbook in high school, but the question type was a little more difficult than before. A lot more flexibility in the students’ thinking was needed to solve the questions.
Yuan Xiao felt that she had gained a lot from this lesson. It seemed like Zhou Nuo was not only good at digital economics, but also at science.
Yuan Xiao admired a big star student like Zhou Nuo. If she did not have the Academic Genius System, she would not have been able to reach Zhou Nuo’s level.
After class, Yuan Xiao and Zhou Nuo did not say anything else. The notes he handed her were enough for Yuan Xiao to study for a night. She did not know if the system would judge that she had mastered the techniques Zhou Nuo
taught.
When she returned to the dormitory, Yuan Xiao finally saw Wang Xin. She saw that she was in good condition. Not only was she not seriously injured, but she also seemed to be very happy.
“Is your foot alright?” Yuan Xiao could not tell from her appearance that Wang Xin’s foot was injured.
“I’m fine. I just twisted my ankle. I can completely recover in a week.” As Wang Xin spoke, she gently shook her ankle and instantly gasped in pain.
“You should be more careful. The training camp only lasts a total of seven days. It will take seven days for you to recuperate.” Through her interaction with Wang Xin, Yuan Xiao felt that she was a little impatient and impulsive.
“I just don’t like Cui Ya.” Wang Xin pursed her lips and said to Yuan Xiao, “But Cui Ya’s brother is quite fun.”
Yuan Xiao saw the smile on Wang Xin’s face. Perhaps it was because Pan Ning and Cui Ya had yet to finish class, but there were only the two of them in the dormitory. “What’s it? Did he say anything when he sent you to the infirmary?”
Wang Xin shook her head. Thinking of Cui Hao’s flustered appearance today, she smiled and said, “It’s nothing. I just feel that the siblings’ personalities are a little too different.
Yuan Xiao nodded and agreed with Wang Xin’s point of view. “Yes, Cui Hao looks quite honest.”
The dormitory door was suddenly pushed open. Seeing Cui Ya return, Wang Xin and Yuan Xiao stopped talking at the same time.
Cui Ya also noticed that they were obviously avoiding her. She changed her clothes unhappily and climbed onto the bed.
Seeing that Pan Ning had not returned, Yuan Xiao looked out of the window worriedly and happened to see Pan Ning squatting beside the flower bed in the dormitory building.
“Pan Ning!” Yuan Xiao shouted in Pan Ning’s direction. Pan Ning, who was squatting by the flower bed, was shocked by Yuan Xiao. She raised her head and smiled awkwardly at Yuan Xiao before getting up and walking into the dormitory.
“Pan Ning, why are you squatting by the roadside?” Wang Xin asked curiously when she saw Pan Ning squatting by the flower bed.
Pan Ning put down her bag and explained embarrassedly, “I just saw some little bugs in the flower bed, so I squatted down to take a look out of curiosity.”
“What’s so good about insects? It’s so cold outside.” Wang Xin said casually, but Pan Ning was obviously disappointed.
Yuan Xiao carefully noticed the change in Pan Ning’s mood and comforted her. “Did you guys talk about something in class today?”
Pan Ning nodded and probed, “The teacher taught me a lot of that I couldn’t learn about in the past classes. Moreover, our students in the same class are very curious about these biological research. This is also the first time I’ve found people who are so similar to me.”
At this point, Pan Ning’s eyes lit up. This was the first time she had shown such an excited expression. She chattered on about a lot of knowledge related to biological research.
Although Yuan Xiao and Wang Xin had been listening to Pan Ning, they did not know much about research and could not contribute at all. Pan Ning suddenly realized that she had been too engrossed in her words and stopped the previous topic in embarrassment. She said apologetically, “I’m sorry. You probably don’t like to hear this. Am I strange…”
Pan Ning suddenly remembered the days when she was isolated by everyone when she was young. She was a little worried that Yuan Xiao and Wang Xin would stay away from her because of her unique preferences.
“No, what you said was quite interesting,” Wang Xin said naturally to Pan Ning as she peeled an apple.
“Pan Ning, you’re not strange at all.” Yuan Xiao looked at Pan Ning, who was a little nervous, and comforted her. “I think you look much more cheerful than usual when you talk about what you like.”
“You can talk to us more about what you like in the future,” Yuan Xiao said to Pan Ning with a sincere expression..
Chapter 167
“Thank you.” This was the first time Pan Ning had met a friend who was willing to listen to her talk about these things. Although Meng Zhu would not mind talking to her about these things, Meng Zhu really did not understand a thing she said.
It was Pan Ning’s first time experiencing the joy of sharing her hobbies with a friend.
Although Cui Ya was lying on the bed, she was not asleep. When she heard the conversation between Yuan Xiao and the others, Cui Ya felt that they were boring, but she also envied their friendship. She angrily covered her head with the blanket.
Wang Xin noticed the commotion on Cui Ya’s side and shook her head helplessly. “Alright, rest early. We still have to go to class tomorrow morning.”
Pan Ning washed up briefly and went to bed. Yuan Xiao lit a small table lamp and looked at the notes Zhou Nuo had given her. As expected of a genius star student, even though Yuan Xiao did not understand these contents at all, she could understand a lot of professional knowledge from Zhou Nuo’s notes.
Because of the Academic Genius System’s photographic memory, Yuan Xiao finished reading and memorizing Zhou Nuo’s thick notebook in two hours.
[Congratulations, Host. You have mastered this knowledge skill. Please receive your 80 points!]
The system notification that sounded in her mind shocked Yuan Xiao. She did not expect this mission to be completed so easily. She thought that she would have to continue to ask Zhou Nuo for more professional knowledge tomorrow.
After a simple tidying up, Yuan Xiao returned to the bed to rest.
In the first class of the next day, the results of the basic test were out. When the teacher announced the ranking, Yuan Xiao was a little nervous. After all, the students here were different from the students in school. Every one of them had extraordinary talent and brains. Even if Yuan Xiao had the Academic Genius System, she could not guarantee that she would get first place.
Therefore, when the teacher said that the first place was Zhou Nuo, Yuan Xiao was not too surprised. After all, Zhou Nuo’s performance yesterday was already very obvious. He was a genius in many aspects. Unlike Yuan Xiao, who had been helped by the system, Zhou Nuo was an existence that was difficult to surpass.
Yuan Xiao’s ranking was behind Zhou Nuo’s, and third place was Shen Xiu.
Wang Xin and Pan Ning were ranked just above the middle, Cui Hao and Fang Yao were ranked right in the middle, and Cui Ya was undoubtedly ranked last.
However, Yuan Xiao felt that even Cui Ya, who was at the bottom, should be able to get a medium ranking in Ming He First Middle School. The students in the training camp had good results, which was why Cui Ya’s difference from the rest was so obvious.
Cui Ya clearly found it difficult to accept the fact that she was last. Although her grades were not that good previously, it was impossible for her to be last.
After the first class ended, Cui Ya ran out of the classroom. Cui Hao was worried about her and chased after her.
Wang Xin looked at the siblings who had run out and sighed. “Xiao Xiao, don’t you think Cui Hao is too worried? He’s clearly a younger brother. I think it’s even harder for him than for their parents. Cui Ya doesn’t act like an elder sister at all.”
“After all, she’s his sister. It’s normal to be a little concerned.” Yuan Xiao knew that Wang Xin did not like Cui Ya, so she persuaded, “The training camp isn’t very long, and we might not see each other in the future. You don’t have to take it to heart.”
Yuan Xiao originally wanted to persuade Wang Xin, but Pan Ning said sadly, “Yes, once the winter holiday training camp ends, we’ll be separated.” Hearing Pan Ning’s words, everyone fell silent.
“Who said that? Where do you plan to go for university? We might meet in university.” Wang Xin had never liked pessimism. She really liked Yuan Xiao and Pan Ning. Of course, she did not want to lose contact with them completely.
“I plan to enter University A. What about you guys?” Yuan Xiao felt that everyone’s results were not bad and they had the ability to enter University A.
“Same. I don’t want to be too far away from home. Only University A is ranked highly in the country.” Wang Xin had long set University A as her goal. With her results, it was more than enough for her to enter the foreign language department of University A.
“I want to go to University A too, but I…” Pan Ning lowered her head in frustration.
“Your results are about the same as mine. It’s not a problem for you to go to University A.” Wang Xin thought that Pan Ning was not confident.
“It’s not about my grades. My mother wants me to go to law school.” Pan Ning sighed and continued, “My parents work for the prosecutor’s office. They also want me to go to law school and be a prosecutor like them in the future.”
Yuan Xiao finally understood why Pan Ning was a little introverted. She clearly did not look unconfident. It was probably because her parents had interfered too much with her that Pan Ning became less and less confident and opinionated..
Chapter 168
“There’s still a year before our college entrance examination. You can try to talk to your parents.”
Yuan Xiao did not want Pan Ning to give up on her hobby. When she talked about the things she liked, her entire person was glowing. Yuan Xiao liked her talking frankly and confidently and did not want her interest to be buried like
“We’ll talk about it when the time comes. I hope they can support me.” Pan Ning was not confident. Her parents were relatively strong-willed, so it was probably difficult for them to consider her feelings.
The next class soon started, but Cui Hao and Cui Ya did not return to the classroom.
“Xiao Xiao, do you think Cui Ya wants to quit?” Wang Xin asked Yuan Xiao in a low voice.
“Maybe. She’s so conceited. She definitely doesn’t want to embarrass herself in front of everyone.” Just as Yuan Xiao finished speaking, she was called up by the teacher who was giving a lecture.
Wang Xin was behind Yuan Xiao, so it was not obvious when she spoke. Yuan Xiao, on the other hand, was in plain sight and the teacher could see her whispering. Wang Xin shrunk her neck apologetically. The teacher’s question was meant to stump Yuan Xiao. Wang Xin did not quite understand that she could not help.
Yuan Xiao carefully read the question on the blackboard and recalled the contents of Zhou Nuo’s notes last night. A lot of his notes were actually helpful.
Fortunately, Yuan Xiao had a good memory. According to the notes she had read yesterday, Yuan Xiao gave an answer very well.
“It seems that the reason you’re talking is because you’ve already figured it out.” The teacher was originally a little dissatisfied with Yuan Xiao’s whispering, but after hearing the accurate answer she gave, her attitude quickly changed “I’m sorry, Teacher.” Yuan Xiao nodded apologetically. “I’ll listen carefully.”
Sitting on the chair again, Yuan Xiao’s attitude became much more serious. If not for Zhou Nuo’s notes, she probably would not have been able to answer such a complicated question.
Yuan Xiao looked gratefully at Zhou Nuo in the back row and realized that he was also looking at her.
Yuan Xiao smiled at him to express her gratitude, but she felt another sharp gaze. Fang Yao, who was sitting not far away from Zhou Nuo, also noticed Yuan Xiao’s gaze and gave her a warning look.
Yuan Xiao pursed her lips and turned around. It seemed that with Fang Yao around, it would be difficult for her to even communicate with people of the opposite sex.
After class ended, Wang Xin said to Yuan Xiao in admiration, “Xiao Xiao, you’re too amazing. We’re all good at a certain subject, but you’re actually an all-rounder. Is there anything you don’t know?”
Yuan Xiao saw Fang Yao walking over from behind Wang Xin and wanted to tell her that she was the worst at coaxing jealous boyfriends.
“Don’t exaggerate. Isn’t Zhou Nuo much better than me?” Yuan Xiao’s words were originally directed at Wang Xin, but when she realized that Fang Yao, who was walking over, had also heard it, it was too late to take them back.
“Yes, Zhou Nuo is quite powerful.” Fang Yao’s aura was a little terrifying. Even Wang Xin, who was in front of him, felt that the atmosphere was not right.
“Well, Pan Ning and I will go eat first.” Wang Xin stood up and pulled Pan Ning, who was still watching the commotion, up. She said to Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao, “You guys take your time to talk.”
“Are you angry?” Yuan Xiao smiled at Fang Yao ingratiatingly. Although he was more than 1.8 meters tall, he was only 18 years old after all. Yuan Xiao could understand Fang Yao’s childishness now.
“Why should I be angry?!” Although Fang Yao said that, his tone betrayed his heart.
‘Yuan Xiao, is there anything you don’t understand from yesterday’s notes?” Zhou Nuo walked to Yuan Xiao’s side at an inappropriate time.
“Not really. Thank you very much. If I hadn’t seen your notes, I definitely wouldn’t have been able to answer this question today.” Yuan Xiao sincerely thanked Zhou Nuo and really wanted him to leave quickly. After all, Fang Yao’s expression was getting uglier and uglier.
“It’s mainly because you’re smart and have a strong comprehension ability. Your answer just now was perfect. It’s not something you can come up with just by looking at my notes.” Zhou Nuo felt that Yuan Xiao was the smartest girl he had ever seen. The fact that she could answer the question just now was enough to prove her strength.
“Thank you for your praise…” Yuan Xiao gritted her teeth as she spoke. Although Fang Yao would not fall out with her on the spot, he was not easy to coax.
“You can ask me on the phone if there’s anything. I usually reply immediately.” Although Zhou Nuo did not have a smile on his face, it was still obvious that he was warm and friendly to Yuan Xiao.
“Alright, I understand. Thank you.” Yuan Xiao stood up almost at the same time as she finished speaking..
Chapter 169
Because at this moment, Young Master Fang had already walked out of the classroom.
Yuan Xiao rushed out almost immediately, but Fang Yao’s legs were too long. Yuan Xiao actually chased out of the teaching building before barely catching up to Fang Yao.
“Ah Yao, didn’t you say that you’re not angry?” Yuan Xiao grabbed Fang Yao’s arm. She really could not keep up with Fang Yao.
“I’m not angry!
If Fang Yao could claim he was not angry just now, he could not pass off as that now.
‘You still say that you’re not angry…” Yuan Xiao stood on her tiptoes and gently unfurled Fang Yao’s frown with her thumb.
Looking at Yuan Xiao’s face that was gradually approaching in front of him, Fang Yao’s heart suddenly beat faster. Although they had had physical contact,
Yuan Xiao’s approach still made Fang Yao’s heart flutter.
“Yesterday’s notes?”
Fang Yao’s cold voice floated above her head. Seeing that he was still willing to speak, Yuan Xiao knew that the situation was not that bad.
“The notes on virtual technology that I borrowed from Zhou Nuo yesterday.”
Seeing that Fang Yao was still frowning, Yuan Xiao added, “I borrowed them in class. We didn’t speak much in total.”
“Cell phone contact?”
“I haven’t contacted him. Originally, Zhou Nuo was afraid that I wouldn’t understand something, but you know that I’m so smart. There’s nothing I ?don’t understand.”
After saying that, Yuan Xiao gently pinched Fang Yao’s face and whispered in his ear, “Do you really think I’m stupid enough to give up such a handsome boyfriend?”
When Fang Yao heard Yuan Xiao’s words, his expression improved slightly, but he still asked gloomily, “Do you like people who study well?”
Yuan Xiao felt that it was especially fun for Fang Yao to be jealous. She could not help but want to tease him. “Yes, what’s wrong with studying well?”
Seeing Fang Yao’s obviously darkened gaze, Yuan Xiao hurriedly added, “But in my heart, being handsome is more important.”
“Really?” Fang Yao stared fixedly at Yuan Xiao in front of him, as if he was trying his best to determine if she was lying.
Yuan Xiao chuckled and said, “Not entirely. Compared to being handsome, I prefer someone who’s jealous.”
Fang Yao knew that Yuan Xiao was implying him, but he was much happier. He leaned closer to Yuan Xiao like a puppy.
“If it wasn’t for the fact that we’re in school, I would have kissed you..
Fang Yao’s words made Yuan Xiao blush. Sometimes, this child was extremely simple, but sometimes, she could make Yuan Xiao’s heart beat faster.
“Let’s go eat. How can we be full from just being jealous?” Yuan Xiao could not care less about the gazes of others. She held Fang Yao’s arm and walked towards the canteen.
Time passed very quickly in the training camp. Every day’s classes were arranged rather tightly. Yuan Xiao had always been studying diligently. Perhaps it was also because of the help of the Heavenly Reward special skill, but in the final comprehensive test, Yuan Xiao’s results finally surpassed Zhou Nuo’s and she successfully obtained 500 points.
Cui Ya quit the training camp after finishign last on the test that day. Perhaps it was because of Cui Ya that Cui Hao also quit. Wang Xin even felt that it was a pity for Cui Hao.
After the last day of classes, Yuan Xiao and the other girls booked the same flight. However, even when the plane arrived at its destination, Yuan Xiao and the other girls were still reluctant to part.
“Xiao Xiao, although our school is a little far away, remember to come and play with me.” Wang Xin and Zhou Nuo were headed the same way. After the two of them got off the plane, they called a taxi together.
Pan Ning’s family had been waiting at the airport entrance for a long time. Pan Ning and Yuan Xiao had agreed to bring Meng Zhu out to play sometime.
Seeing Pan Ning get into the car, Yuan Xiao realized that the winter holiday training camp was really over.
“Let’s go. My brother should be across the road.” Fang Yao and Shen Xiu walked together. After spending a week together, their relationship seemed to have improved a lot.
Yuan Xiao saw Fang Ming’s car and sat in the front passenger seat. Fang Yao and Shen Xiu could only sit in the back seat together.
“Xiao Xiao, how was your week?” Fang Ming looked at the three children in the car and felt that they seemed to have become much more mature.
“Very good, Brother Fang Ming. I’ve really benefited a lot this time. I have to find an opportunity to thank Professor Shen.” Yuan Xiao really cherished this opportunity. Not only had it given her 500 points, but she had also gotten to know so many like-minded good friends.
“How are Ah Yao and Xiao Xiu?” Fang Ming turned his head and glanced at his brother. He felt that he was much more sensible than before.
“Not bad, Uncle Fang Ming.” Before Shen Xiu could finish speaking, Fang Yao laughed..
Chapter 170
“You call my brother uncle, so what do you call me?” Fang Yao looked at Shen
Xiu with ill intentions. He was very interested in him calling Fang Ming uncle.
“Ah Yao, Professor Shen and I are friends. Little Xiu used to call me that since a long time ago.” Fang Ming held the steering wheel helplessly. Back then, Shen Xiu wanted to call him brother, but with Shen Yu around, Fang Ming did not want to be a generation younger than him, so he let Shen Xiu call him uncle. “Xiao Xiu, you should call me Brother Fang Ming in the future. After all, there’s not much age difference between us.” Fang Ming was afraid that Fang Yao would make things difficult for Shen Xiu because of this, so he took the initiative to ask Shen Xiu to call him Brother.
“Okay, Brother Fang Ming.” After spending days and nights with Fang Yao, Shen Xiu felt that although Fang Yao looked a little bad-tempered, he was still very loyal. He was very big-hearted and never fussed over anything.
“Ah Yao, how are your studies with Professor Zhang?” Before Fang Ming came, he had already asked Shen Yu. Fang Yao’s performance in the training camp was not bad. Not only did he reach the top 10 in the end, but he was also very humble and studious. The teachers praised him.
“It’s quite good. Professor Zhang said that I’m quite talented in this aspect.”
When Fang Ming heard Fang Yao’s words, he finally felt relieved. After all, the main purpose of sending him to the training camp was to let him study business management well so that he could inherit his father’s company in the future.
“Alright, you’ve all worked hard. Rest well for two days after you go home. School is about to start.” Fang Ming sent Yuan Xiao and Shen Xiu home in order before returning to the Fang family with Fang Yao.
“Darling, you’re finally back!” When Wei Lan saw Fang Yao enter with Fang Ming, she rushed over excitedly and hugged him.
“Mom, can you not exaggerate?” Fang Yao struggled out of Wei Lan’s arms. Ever since they were young, Wei Lan had always been like this after being separated for a few days.
“I miss you, okay?” Wei Lan sized Fang Yao up and was relieved to see that he had not lost weight. “Son, how’s your relationship with Xiao Xiao?” Fang Yao said to Wei Lan helplessly, “Mom, I know you’re avant-garde, but shouldn’t you ask me how my studies in the training camp are?”
“I don’t care about your results.” Wei Lan frowned, as if she felt that Fang Yao was still not enlightened. “Xiao Xiao is much more important to me than your results.”
“Xiao Xiao and I are quite good. Mom, you can rest assured.” Fang Yao did not know if he should be happy about his mother’s attitude towards Yuan Xiao. At the very least, there would not be any conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law after they got married
“That’s good. Ah Yao, Xiao Xiao is a girl after all. You have to take care of her more.” Wei Lan was afraid that her son’s bad temper would make the girl unhappy.
“I understand.” Fang Yao glanced at the time and felt that it was still early. He decided to go back and study for a while. “Brother, explain a few questions to me when you have time later. I’ll go to the study room first.”
Fang Ming and Wei Lan watched in disbelief as Fang Yao walked straight to the study on the second floor.
“Ah Ming, what’s wrong with your brother? Why is he suddenly so focused on his studies?” Wei Lan could not understand why Fang Yao had suddenly started studying hard.
“He just wants to get into the same university as Xiao Xiao.” Fang Ming smiled and shook his head. “I’m afraid he was agitated when he saw that everyone else was outstanding in the training camp.”
“Then you have to comfort him more. Studying is not everything in life. Don’t tire himself out.” Wei Lan was happy and heartbroken to see Fang Yao engrossed in studying.
“Don’t worry, I’ll try my best to tutor him. Anyway, there’s only half a semester left. There’s nothing wrong with letting him work hard just once.” Fang Ming liked Fang Yao’s current state very much. It was much better than going out to fight and cause trouble every day.
“That’s true. Xiao Xiao’s grades are good. It’s not a good thing for Ah Yao to be left behind too much.” Wei Lan seemed to have suddenly thought of something and asked Fang Ming, “Is Xiao Xiao a year younger than Fang Yao?” ‘Yes, Xiao Xiao is in her second year of high school this year.”
“Then wont Ah Yao be separated from Xiao Xiao for a year after he goes to university?”
Fang Ming looked at Wei Lan’s worried expression and asked, “Is a year a long time? As long as Xiao Xiao and Ah Yao get into the same university, wont they be able to meet soon?”
“That’s true, but I keep feeling that it’s not good for them to be separated.” Wei Lan did not know why, but she felt that Yuan Xiao’s excellence would put a lot of pressure on her son..