Even high school students, no matter how rebellious, still dutifully head to the classroom when the morning reading bell rings.
Even if they're just going to sleep there.
Li Yang got up at 6:30, casually washed his face, and was in the classroom by 6:40.
Morning reading ends at 7:30, and there's a half-hour breakfast break before classes resume.
Normal classes for the third year of high school have a day off on Sunday, but there's self-study in the evening.
However, elite classes also require students to come for self-study on Sunday, just without morning reading. The only break is no evening self-study on Saturday night.
When Li Yang arrived, there were already quite a few students in the classroom.
Last night, he searched for familiar names in the class group chat and found out the person he met in the office was Liu Wenxuan.
And his signature had been changed to: Once loved.
Seeing Li Yang come in, Liu Wenxuan slumped over his desk.
Li Yang smiled slightly, youth is great, you can fall asleep immediately.
As he returned to his seat, just about to sit, he suddenly heard someone shout, "Who the hell stole my chair!"
In the classroom, shouting loudly and boldly, only Wu Tianqi would do it.
Li Yang remembered leaving Wu Tianqi's chair in the office last night.
No wonder he felt like he forgot something.
Other students didn't need to bring chairs; the office had just enough. It was because he was a last-minute addition.
Seeing Wu Tianqi standing at his spot, looking around, Li Yang signaled to him.
Soon, Wu Tianqi came over.
"I took the chair; it's in the homeroom office."
"What? Damn... And what about the basketball?"
"There was never a basketball!"
"Damn, so I didn't get the basketball, and the chair was a gift to the office?"
"What can I do? Yesterday Liu Dayou caught me and scolded me terribly; I haven't even asked you for compensation yet."
Wu Tianqi sighed upon hearing this: "Surviving the sect's forbidden grounds is already something. I'll definitely offer Spirit-Enriched Immortal Peach Tea at noon to help you recover..."
"Two cups!"
"Got it, and also a share for the Witch! But you need to help me get the chair back."
Li Yang patted his shoulder and said: "Don't worry, I'll brave the sect's forbidden grounds again for you."
"Thanks, friend, but first, give me some space."
"Hmm?"
"I can't study while standing, can I? Your chair is big, share half with me."
"Fine! Take it!"
Li Yang got up, gave his spot to Wu Tianqi, and went to the hallway with his review materials.
The corridor wall is about 1.3 meters wide, quite thick, perfect for placing his materials.
He has been punished to stand by Liu Dayou many times, even writing homework there several times.
When he started reviewing, he discovered a frustrating reality.
After studying hard for hours yesterday, most of it was forgotten after a night's sleep.
However, the review difficulty has lessened significantly, and going through it again helps recall swiftly.
Practice makes perfect.
Even though he doesn't know the college entrance exam answers, if given another year, he is confident he could get into a top-tier, even a 211 university.
...
Walking in the corridor, Jiang Banxia carried two review books.
She had used these and thought to give them to Li Yang since they covered a broader range of question types.
Thinking about what her dad said last night frustrated her.
Her stepmother is increasingly irritating, always pretending and tattling.
Just because she saw Li Yang when picking her up last night, she exaggerated it to her dad, saying she's in a relationship.
While walking, she saw Li Yang standing by the door. Her frustrated expression instantly softened, revealing a gentle smile.
As she approached Li Yang, she placed the two review books beside him, saying, "These two review books are treasures of mine, they even have my notes. If you have any questions, just ask me."
Li Yang was about to speak when he saw Liu Dayou coming over with a stern face.
Quickly he said: "Thanks a lot, if I have questions, I will ask you. It's 6:40 already, hurry and go for self-study."
Jiang Banxia smiled and said: "Then, do your best!"
Li Yang sighed.
Today, Jiang Banxia wore a round-neck knit cotton top, a light blue velvet long skirt, needing no elaborate design to highlight her graceful and cute figure.
In his past life, he seldom inquired about Jiang Banxia, didn't even have contact information, just knew she didn't get into Qingbei, went to a different school.
Never heard rumors of anyone liking Jiang Banxia...
Thinking about it, it's illogical.
Whether in high school or college, suitors for Wang Manqi could form a long line, yet never heard anyone liked Jiang Banxia.
Are their eyes flawed?
Jiang Banxia's looks defy reality, her aura extraordinary, with a stunning figure easily noticeable...
If she dressed like Wang Manqi, wouldn't she be breathtakingly beautiful?
At this moment, Liu Dayou's voice came over: "Li Yang, did you forget what you promised me last night?"
Li Yang immediately said: "Homeroom teacher, she approached on her own, I was just reading here."
Liu Dayou said irritably: "The classroom is big enough, you can't just read elsewhere rather than stand here like a spotlight?"
Li Yang: "..."
"Yesterday, I unintentionally took Wu Tianqi's chair to the office, so he had no chair. Since I'm the instigator, I had to lend him mine. You wrongly accused me."
Knowing this was unintentional, Liu Dayou quickly said: "And why did you say you want to consult Jiang Banxia? You didn't talk like this last night…"
Li Yang felt helpless, knowing Liu Dayou was convinced to find fault.
He said: "What am I supposed to say? She was kind, should I outright refuse?"
"Is refusing difficult?"
"It's not about difficulty, refusing hurts feelings. It's a sensitive moment, you were right there; if I had refused, what would Jiang Banxia think? Wouldn't she think you pressured me not to talk to her?"
Liu Dayou's expression changed: "What? You two are dating?"
Li Yang really wished he could spit at Liu Dayou's face.
"It's just a figure of speech, I only want to focus on studying, haven't thought about dating anyone. Back to the topic, I actually helped you. Imagine if I had outright refused Jiang Banxia, what would happen?"
Liu Dayou fell silent, then said after a while: "Then promise…"
"I promise not to initiate a conversation with Jiang Banxia! Even if she talks to me, I'll restrain myself and keep a distance!"
...
Jiang Banxia glanced out the window right as she saw Li Yang raising a hand, swearing to Liu Dayou.
Her brows furrowed, like a cloud of worries.