An Chuxia is aware of Meng Xiaonan’s propensity for sleeping in class, so the moment the teacher turns around to write on the board . Chuxia turns around .
True enough, she catches Meng Xiaonan’s figure droop . In hushed tones, she asks, “What’s wrong? Are you uncomfortable?”
“No, I’m sleepy . Wake me up when class is over . ” She lowers her head on to the table to sleep . An Chuxia’s worried Xiaonan will have a crick in her neck when she wakes up .
She shakes her head . If she gave in to the temptation of sleep, she’d have to learn the class on her own .
Chuxia sets her book aside and was reaching for her egg when the physics teacher approaches her .
There aren’t any specific policies regarding eating in the classroom but it is not encouraged . An Chuxia’s hands return to the top of her desk and asks, “Is there anything you need, teacher?”
“No, I just want to make sure you understand the lesson,” he says amiably .
“I recall the formulas from previous lessons, but I don’t know how to string them along in a problem this comprehensive . ” She scratches her head in embarrassment .
The teacher waves his hand and says, “That’s normal . All you need is practice . I’ll give you some extra problems to work on . You can come to the office and ask me questions . ”
“Okay . Thank you, teacher . ”
Finally, the teacher leaves, and An Chuxia reaches for the eggs in her drawer . She looks up and stares at the clock . There’s enough time for her to go to the toilet and give the tea eggs to Qilu if she rushes .
A lot of the students in the class have their heads resting on their desks . God, they should’ve known that this is a first period class!
Oh, yes, the toilet! She needs to hurry .
She walks toward the door and sees Fei Lixiya heading out . “An Chuxia, are you heading to the toilet?”
“Yeah, want to go together?”
“Sure!” Fei Lixiya says, nodding . “Are you feeling better? You’re still a bit pale . ”
An Chuxia touches her face . “I’m still pale? I shouldn’t… . ”
She chalks it up to being in the hospital for a while, her skin isn’t as tan as it would have been if she was under the sun .
Before they knew it, they reached the bathroom and entered the stalls . Fei Lixiya hesitates before speaking to An Chuxia .
“I wanted to ask you something,” she says cautiously . “What happened with young master Han?”
An Chuxia pauses before acting like everything is normal . Even if they’re not looking at each other, she nods and says, “Well… . ”
“I mean, what happened?” Lixiya swallows before continuing . “I was at the Han restaurant when I saw him . At first, I didn’t think it was him, but there he was, laughing and carrying on . What the hell?”
Fei Lixiya’s words were carefully chosen, but the connotation made the air around them feel oppressive . Chuxia’s beautiful face deflates, losing its aura .
“I’m sorry,” Lixiya apologizes before pulling up her underwear inside the toilet cubicle .
“It doesn’t matter . ” She bends over and pulls up her underwear . “He lost his memory a few months ago, and all he remembers is his infatuation with Mankuai . ”
Amnesia . Isn’t this a little too strange? But the young master was hit with a bullet . It would be strange if he didn’t have any memory loss .
Both girls flush the button simultaneously and exit the cubicles . But what they aren’t prepared for are the dozen girls waiting for them on the other side; their arms crossed over their chests .
It reminds her of her previous school . Girls would come looking for trouble, but the target was usually Meng Xiaonan .
The girls’ bathroom has magical powers . It becomes a chat club when the girls are bored . If a score needs to be settled, all masks can be dropped in the room .
Fei Lixiya isn’t used to violence, and hides behind An Chuxia .
“Can I help you?” An Chuxia isn’t like Fei Lixiya . She’s been bullied before, and she knows she gets stronger when these opportunities arise .
“Is that true?” One of the girls step up and smile maliciously . “Young master Qilu dislikes you?”
It turns out, this matter is important . An Chuxia smiles as she stares her down . “It’s old news, why should it matter?”
“Shouldn’t you be embarrassed that he doesn’t like you?” Another girl asks, pushing Chuxia’s shoulder . Her face is full of disdain . “People were jealous of you because young master Han liked you . Do you think that you’re still untouchable?”
The school bell rings, but no one makes an effort to move .
“Listen, I don’t want to waste time here, especially since we’re not even acquainted!” She makes the statement so she can get away without starting a fight .
She refuses to be bullied, be it then or now!
“Waste time? You think we’re wasting your time? Really, An Chuxia… . ”
The girl was about to charge at An Chuxia when a teacher walks into the group of girls . She immediately yells, “The school bell has rung . Why aren’t you back in your classrooms?”
“Just you wait!” The girl yells before running out with the rest .
“Let’s hurry back . ” Fei Lixiya puts her hand in Chuxia’s and pulls her . She apologizes quickly . “I’m sorry I’m not strong enough to help . ”
An Chuxia shakes her head and says, “Don’t worry about it . Let’s go back . ”
The class teacher wasn’t there when they got back . The class representative was in position at the podium . Upon seeing An Chuxia, she says, “Did you know the teacher wasn’t coming? Is that why you’re late? You should’ve let me know . I could’ve gotten snacks for the class from the school store!”
She knows the class representative was teasing her . Chuxia and Lixiya smile back . Chuxia’s eyes scan the room to see Meng Xiaonan, the pig, still sleeping!
“Were you up all night?” An Chuxia pokes Xiaonan’s head once she reached her . “Wake up . You have to hand over your composition after class . ”
Meng Xiaonan finally sits up after the constant poking . “I accidentally stayed up late last night . If you keep waking me up, you’re dead . ”
“You can’t go back to sleep . ” An Chuxia shakes her head . “Hurry up and write . ”
“I know, I know… . ”
After listening to Meng Xiaonan talk back to her, Chuxia finally turns her head to read the text . She hasn’t been in school for a while, and now, she has a large stack of books to go through . She wonders how she can complete them without losing any [of the books]!
But knowing this is a rich school, the books are only a part of the overall requirement… .
“The composition title, The Most Beautiful XX I Have Ever Seen, is self-explanatory, and there’s no word count,” Fei Lixiya whispers from behind a book as she looks at the blackboard . “Who comes up with these topics? It’s hard writing about this subject . I hate language classes the most!”
An Chuxia doesn’t think the topic is difficult to write . She picks up her pen and starts scribbling the essay title .
As soon as she starts writing, inspiration flows like the crimson river that flows once a month .
An Chuxia finishes her composition halfway through the class period . Amazed, Fei Lixiya tries to sneak a peek .
An Chuxia bats her eyes at Lixiya . “The composition is a ** . If you read it, I will sue you . ” Melancholia covers her face . Fei Lixiya smiles . She’s happy for her friend, but she still feels badly about her cowardice .
She hopes to have a bit of courage, even just a little, so she can protect An Chuxia instead of hiding behind her .
“Uh, Meng… . ” An Chuxia suddenly remembers the tea eggs under her desk . She wanted to tell her friend to have some but she continued sleeping . She wouldn’t even put up a fight .
She looks back at her essay laying on her desk . Is it impactful? Is it good enough?
Chapter end
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