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Chapter 6
The next day, after the morning class ended, the homeroom teacher came to assign tasks.
He instructed us to take turns going to the office to request permission for boarding.
Since we are in a special class, the school has stricter regulations regarding our accommodation on campus.
Every two weeks, we take turns being responsible for getting the homeroom teacher's signature in order to stay at school.
Today it was our group's turn.
After the teacher left, Qiao Qiran completely ignored me and went out with his group.
Gao Yu also patted my shoulder and said, "Lin Chu, it's up to you!"
After saying that, she followed the crowd out.
Soon, I was the only one left in the classroom.
I took out my notebook and noted down the homework due in the afternoon, then headed to the office with my notebook.
There were only a few teachers in the office, and the homeroom teacher was on the phone.
I knocked on the door and waited for him to finish his call before quietly saying, "Teacher, I'm here to apply for boarding."
The homeroom teacher glanced at me and nodded, "Alright, I remember you; you're a new student."
"Yes."
"There are still vacancies in the dormitory. Please sign here."
The homeroom teacher handed me the notebook.
I picked up a pen and carefully signed my name.
After signing, I returned the notebook to the homeroom teacher.
"Alright, you can go back now."
"Okay, thank you, teacher."
I turned to leave but suddenly remembered something.
"Teacher."
"Yes?"
"Can I... apply for a single dormitory?"
The homeroom teacher looked at me in surprise and then nodded, "Sure."
"However, a single dormitory is more expensive than a regular one; it costs an additional five hundred yuan each month."
"That's fine, I can pay."
I sighed in relief.
As long as I could live alone, paying a little extra was not an issue.
The homeroom teacher quickly helped me with the paperwork. He handed me the form and said with a smile, "Go ahead."
"Thank you, teacher."
I took the form and returned to the classroom.
As soon as I entered, I noticed everyone was looking at me.
Gao Yu quietly asked, "What did you go to the office for?"
I took out the form and showed it to her.
"I went to apply for a dormitory."
"What?"
Gao Yu looked at me in surprise, "You applied for a dormitory?"
"Mm."
I nodded.
Gao Yu's expression was somewhat complicated. She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, she didn't say anything.
During class in the afternoon, Qiao Qiran noticed the list on my desk and asked irritably, "What did you go to the office for?"
I answered honestly, "I went to apply for a dorm."
"Why are you applying for a dorm?"
"I want to live alone."
Qiao Qiran snorted, "You really are delicate!"
I ignored him and took out my textbook to prepare for class.
After class, I got up to go to the restroom. When I returned, I found a pile of torn exam papers scattered on my desk and the floor.
I crouched down, picked up the papers, spread them out on the desk, and then took out a bottle of glue, carefully trying to piece them back together.
Gao Yu leaned over and quietly asked me, "What happened?"
I gave a wry smile and showed her the exam papers.
"I don't know who tore my exam papers..."
Gao Yu glanced at the name on the papers and immediately understood.
She sighed, "It must be Qiao Qiran's doing."
"Yeah."
I nodded and continued to focus on sticking my test paper together.
Gao Yu asked me, "Are you going to tell the teacher?"
"No."
I shook my head.
Telling on him wouldn't help; the teacher couldn't control Qiao Qiran at all.
Besides, even if the teacher punished Qiao Qiran, he would definitely retaliate against me.
I didn't want to stir up trouble.
I finished sticking the test paper and took out my textbook to prepare for the next class.
Qiao Qiran glanced back at me. Seeing that I was reading, he sneered and turned away.
I breathed a sigh of relief.
At least he wasn't bothering me anymore.
But in the next moment, my hope was shattered.
Qiao Qiran turned back and mouthed, "Idiot."
My heart sank immediately.
I knew he still wouldn't let me off the hook.
Sure enough, in the next class, as soon as I took out my book, I found it stuffed with scraps of paper.
I sighed helplessly, pulled out the scraps, and threw them into the trash can.
This boring prank is just a waste of time.
I hope that in the next two classes, Qiao Qiran won't bother me again.
But various pieces of trash still appeared on my desk—scraps of paper, chalk dust, eraser shavings...
I couldn't take it anymore and took out a tissue to clean up the mess on my desk.
Gao Yu leaned over and quietly asked me, "Do you want me to help you?"
I shook my head, "No need."
"Well... if you need help, remember to call me."
"Okay."
I cleaned up the trash on my desk and then took out the textbook for the next class.
Qiao Qiran glanced back at me and suddenly asked, "Did you bring glue?"
I shook my head, "No."
"That's really annoying."
Qiao Qiran muttered something and suddenly shouted, "Lu Weize!"
Lu Weize was lying on his desk sleeping. Hearing the shout, he lazily lifted his head and said, "What?"
"Can I borrow some glue?"
Lu Weize ignored him and lay back down.
Qiao Qiran called out to him a few more times, but Lu Weize still didn't respond.
Qiao Qiran was getting a bit angry: "Lu Weize, what’s your problem?"
Finally, Lu Weize impatiently lifted his head again: "Are you annoying or what?"
"I need glue!"
"We don't have any!"
Qiao Qiran was furious: "You clearly said we had some yesterday!"
"Yesterday was yesterday, today is today."
Lu Weize glanced at him: "We don't have any today."
"You..."
Qiao Qiran slammed the table in anger: "Lu Weize, are you deliberately trying to make things difficult for me?"
"I'm not."
Lu Weize said expressionlessly: "If you need glue, go buy it yourself."
"You..."
Qiao Qiran glared at him, his eyes seemingly ready to spit fire.
Lu Weize, however, completely ignored him and leaned down again.
I couldn't help but laugh; Lu Weize was just too handsome!
Qiao Qiran took a deep breath and suddenly turned to look at me: "Go buy me a bottle of glue."
"Uh?"
I was taken aback.
Qiao Qiran glared at me: "What do you mean 'uh'? Hurry up!"
"...Okay."
I nodded, stood up, and walked outside.
Gao Yu pulled me and quietly asked, "Are you really going to buy him glue?"
"Yeah."
I nodded, "He needs glue, so I'll buy it for him."
Gao Yu looked speechless, "He's bullying you!"
"I know," I smiled, "But it’s okay; I need it too."
Gao Yu stared at me as if I were a monster.
I patted her shoulder and turned to leave the classroom.
After going downstairs, I arrived at the school store.
I bought a bottle of glue and then returned to the classroom.
Qiao Qiran was playing on his phone. When he saw me come back, he looked up and said, "So fast?"
"Yeah."
I nodded and handed him the glue.
Qiao Qiran took the glue, looked at the brand, and suddenly asked, "Is this the best brand?"
I shook my head, "No."
"Then why didn't you buy the best one?"
I was at a loss for words.
How would I know which one is the best? Besides, he never said to buy the best one.
Seeing my silence, Qiao Qiran asked again, "You didn’t buy a cheap one on purpose, did you?"
"I didn't!"
I quickly explained, "I didn't know which one was the best, so I just bought a random one."
"Then why didn't you ask?"
I fell silent again.
Qiao Qiran coldly said, "You really are incredibly foolish."
I lowered my head and remained silent.
Qiao Qiran waved his hand impatiently, "Alright, you can go."
"...Oh."
I turned and returned to my seat.
Qiao Qiran didn't bother me again.
Chapter 7
After school, I walked out of the school gate with my backpack.
As soon as I reached the entrance, a bicycle suddenly stopped in front of me.
I looked up to see Lu Weize.
He held the handlebars with one hand and raised an eyebrow at me, asking, "Silly Girl, are you an adult now?"
"Ah?"
I was taken aback for a moment.
Lu Weize asked again, "Are you an adult now?"
"I..."
I instinctively replied, "I'm an adult now..."
"That's good."
Lu Weize winked at me and said, "How about I take you to see a movie?"
"A movie?"
I was stunned again.
Lu Weize chuckled lightly, "Yeah, a romantic youth film."
I blushed.
I knew he must be doing it on purpose!
I lowered my head and softly refused, "I don't want to go..."
"Why not?"
Lu Weize blinked, "Don't you want to watch it?"
"I..."
How should I respond?
Saying I didn't want to watch it would be a lie, but I... didn't dare to go to the movies with Lu Weize.
Seeing me hesitate, Lu Weize suddenly asked, "You’re not still a virgin, are you?"
With a loud "bang," my face turned bright red.
I widened my eyes and looked at him in panic, "You... what are you talking about..."
"Haha!"
Lu Weize laughed heartily and suddenly leaned down, whispering in my ear, "Do you want me to help you become a woman?"
"You... you..."
I was so scared that I kept retreating.
Lu Weize, however, pressed closer, cornering me against the wall.
He leaned against the wall with one hand and looked down at me. "Do you want to go?"
"I... I..."
I was so nervous that I couldn't speak.
Lu Weize chuckled softly. "If you want to go, then help me buy a pack of cigarettes."
"Buy cigarettes?"
"Yeah."
Lu Weize straightened up and pointed to the convenience store across the street. "Go buy me a pack of cigarettes, and I'll take you to see a movie."
"... Oh."
I nodded, turned around, and walked toward the convenience store.
Chapter 8
The next morning, after finishing breakfast, I slung my little denim backpack over my shoulder and slowly walked toward the classroom.
The morning self-study hadn't started yet, and the classroom was filled with the smell of vegetable buns.
Some classmates were still sleeping, while others were memorizing vocabulary from their books.
Gao Yu was memorizing words when she looked up and saw me.
She was startled. "What happened to your face?"
"Um?"
I touched my face. "What's wrong with my face?"
"It's swollen!"
Gao Yu leaned closer and poked my face with concern. "Did someone hit you?"
"...No."
I shook my head.
Gao Yu didn't believe me. "Then how did your face get so swollen?"
"It... it was my uncle who hit me..."
"Ah?"
Gao Yu looked at me in surprise. "Why did your uncle hit you?"
"He..."
I lowered my eyes and said softly, "He thinks I'm disobedient..."
"What?"
Gao Yu's eyes widened in anger. "Where are you disobedient? I think you're as good as a little rabbit!"
I couldn't help but laugh. "I am a little rabbit."
"Alas, you're too pitiful."
Gao Yu gently patted my head. "Do you want to put on some medicine?"
"No need." I shook my head. "It's already much better."
"That won't do!"
Gao Yu frowned and said, "Your face is so swollen. If you don't take care of it properly, it will leave a scar!"
"It won't..." I replied.
"How can it not?"
Gao Yu shot me a glare. "If you don't have money for medicine, I can lend you some!"
I sighed helplessly. "I'm really fine, thank you, Gao Yu."
"You are just too polite!"
Gao Yu said with resignation, "We are friends; it's only right to help each other."
"Yeah."
I responded softly, feeling warm inside.
Gao Yu is my only friend, and I cherish her.
After returning to my seat and placing my backpack in the desk, I suddenly felt something hard inside.
Curiously, I pulled out a small medicine box.
I opened the box to find it filled with white pills.
This is... anti-swelling medication!
I was stunned.
Who put this here?
Just then, Lu Weize walked in unexpectedly.
He walked straight to the podium without looking around and tossed a bottle of medicine at me.
I didn't catch it, and the medicine bottle hit my face.
"Ugh..."
I covered my nose, tears welling up from the pain.
Lu Weize was startled: "Silly Girl, are you okay?"
"..."
I glared at him angrily.
This guy, why is he always so rough?
Lu Weize gently rubbed my nose: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I just wanted to help you with the medicine."
"What medicine?"
I asked in a muffled voice while covering my nose.
Lu Weize picked up the medicine bottle from the table and waved it in front of me: "This bottle is specifically for treating bruises and injuries. It works really well; you should give it a try."
I looked at the bottle, feeling a bit complicated inside.
So, it was the medicine he gave me.
I quietly said, "Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Lu Weize smiled and suddenly propped himself up on the table, leaping onto it to sit in front of me.
I was startled and quickly stepped back. "What are you doing?"
"Don't be afraid."
Lu Weize reached out and gently patted my head. "I won't bully you."
I watched him warily.
He chuckled softly and handed me a bottle of medicine. "Take this. Apply it three times a day, and I guarantee your face won't be swollen by tomorrow."
"...I don't want it."
I shook my head.
Lu Weize raised an eyebrow. "Don't want it? Do you want to go to class with that swollen face?"
"I..."
I lowered my head and fell silent.
I knew I must look really ugly right now.
Lu Weize sighed. "Why are you always so stubborn?"
"Forget it."
Lu Weize shook his head and suddenly leaned closer to me. "Silly Girl, let me ask you one last question."
"What question?"
"Do you want me to be your big brother, or do you want me to be a rogue?"
I was speechless.
This guy always asks such silly questions.
I pouted and said, "I don't wish for any of that."
"Really?"
Lu Weize squinted his eyes, looking at me with a half-smile, "Then I will just be a rogue."
I stared at him, saying nothing.
Lu Weize couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore."
He raised his hand and gently ruffled my hair, "You should go to class now."
"…Oh."
I nodded and walked out of the classroom with the medicine bottle in hand.
Behind me, Qiao Qiran suddenly called out, "Stop!"
I halted and turned to look at him, "Is there something?"
"What do you have in your hand?"
"…Nothing."
I tightened my grip on the medicine bottle and softly said, "It's just a bottle of medicine."
"Medicine?"
Qiao Qiran frowned, "What kind of medicine?"
"Well…"
Just as I hesitated on how to explain, Lu Weize suddenly interrupted, "It's from me for her."
Qiao Qiran's expression instantly darkened, "You gave her medicine?"
"Yeah."
Lu Weize raised an eyebrow. "Do you have any objections?"
Qiao Qiran glared at him. "Why are you giving her medicine?"
"I like it."
Lu Weize shrugged. "I enjoy it, and what business is it of yours?"
"You..."
Qiao Qiran's face turned pale with anger as he glared at Lu Weize, as if he wanted to tear him apart.
However, Lu Weize met his gaze fearlessly, and the atmosphere between them was tense.
The people around held their breath, afraid of getting caught in the crossfire.
I watched them nervously, my heart racing.
Just then, the homeroom teacher walked in.
Seeing Qiao Qiran and Lu Weize in a standoff, the teacher paused for a moment before frowning. "What are you two doing?"
Qiao Qiran averted his gaze and coldly replied, "Nothing."
Lu Weize also jumped down from the desk and lazily said, "We were just chatting."
"Chatting?"
The teacher looked at them suspiciously. "Is it really just chatting?"
"Of course."
Lu Weize smiled. "Teacher, why are you so anxious?"
The teacher shot him a glare and said irritably, "Get back to your seats quickly; class is about to start!"
"Alright!"
Lu Weize responded, giving Qiao Qiran a provocative smile before returning to his seat.
Qiao Qiran glared at him coldly, his gaze icy.
I let out a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the homeroom teacher arrived just in time; otherwise, they would have ended up fighting.
Chapter 9
It was on the day my face was swollen that I moved into the school dormitory.
In the end, I still didn't get a single room.
The dormitory was a four-person room, and I got along well with my three roommates.
After returning to the dorm, I first put the medicine bottle in the cabinet, then took out some clothes to prepare for a shower.
Just after I finished showering, my phone suddenly rang.
I picked up my phone and saw it was a call from Lin Yun.
I hesitated for a moment before answering, "Hello?"
"Lin Chu, it's me."
Lin Yun's gentle voice came through the phone: "Are you getting used to school?"
"Yeah."
I replied softly.
Lin Yun sighed in relief: "That's good. I was worried you might not be adjusting well."
I remained silent for a few seconds and quietly asked, "Is there something you need?"
"Nothing much."
Lin Yun said softly, "I just wanted to ask how things are at school."
I fell silent for a few seconds. "I'm doing well, you don't need to worry."
"Good to hear."
Lin Yun smiled and said, "Then you focus on your studies, I'll hang up now."
"...Okay."
After hanging up the phone, I stared blankly at the screen.
In fact, Lin Yun and I are not very close.
She married my dad when I was six years old, and at that time, she was already pregnant.
My dad was her second husband.
Previously, she had been married once but divorced soon after.
It is said that she married my dad because she found her first husband too poor.
After getting married, she had a son.
From then on, she became a housewife, doing nothing but shopping and getting beauty treatments every day.
She is not particularly bad to me, but I can't say she's good either.
She is always polite to my dad, even showing a hint of respect.
My dad treats her well too; aside from not giving her much money, he buys her the best of everything else.
But there is no love between them.
I don't know why they got married; maybe it was just out of loneliness.
I don't have much affection for Lin Yun. When I was young, she rarely hugged me and seldom spoke to me.
She only played with her own son and sometimes scolded me.
She called me stupid, said I was foolish, and called me dumb.
I remember all those words.
So, I am not close to her.
After taking a shower, I lay on my bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
I was the only one in the dorm; my other roommates had gone to evening study sessions.
I don't like attending evening study sessions, so I took a leave of absence.
I wanted to be alone.
After lying there for a while, I suddenly remembered something.
I turned over and sat up, taking a medicine bottle from the cupboard.
The bottle was transparent, containing white pills.
I opened the bottle and took out one pill, examining it carefully in my palm.
The pill was small and milky white, with a faint pleasant scent.
I didn't know how effective this medicine would be, but since Lu Weize said it worked, it should be fine.
I put the bottle away and swallowed the pill.
The taste of the pill was slightly bitter, but it was bearable.
After taking the medicine, I continued to lie on my bed in a daze.
After a while, my phone suddenly rang.
I picked it up and took a glance; it was a message from Lu Weize.
"Silly Girl, have you taken your medicine?"
I replied, "I have."
"How do you feel?"
"Not bad."
"That's good."
After putting down my phone, I continued to space out.
Looking at the empty room, an inexplicable sadness suddenly surged within me.
In fact, I don’t like being alone.
But I’m also afraid of being with others.
Because I always fumble around and can’t do anything right.
I don’t want others to dislike me.
So, I can only stay by myself.
This way, I won’t trouble anyone.
Chapter 10
The next morning, the first class was math.
The math teacher was a middle-aged woman in her forties, wearing black-framed glasses and looking very serious.
Her class was dull and boring; I couldn’t understand it, so I simply laid my head on the desk and daydreamed.
Lost in thought, I suddenly heard someone call me: "Lin Chu!"
I was taken aback, looked up, and stared blankly at the math teacher.
The math teacher frowned and said, "What are you daydreaming about? Come up and solve this problem."
"…"
I looked at her in confusion.
The math teacher impatiently urged, "Hurry up!"
"…Oh."
I slowly stood up and walked to the podium.
The math teacher shoved a piece of chalk into my hand and coldly said, "Write quickly."
"…Oh."
I took the chalk and stared at the function problem on the blackboard, my mind completely blank.
This problem looked so complicated; I had no idea how to solve it.
Holding the chalk, I stood at the edge of the podium, biting my lip in uncertainty.
The math teacher coldly said, "What are you standing there for? Write!"
"I…"
I looked at her and cautiously said, "Teacher, I don’t know how to…"
"Don’t know?"
The math teacher immediately got angry: "What have you been doing? Sleeping in class yesterday and daydreaming today. Are you here to study or on vacation?"
I lowered my head, feeling so ashamed that I wished I could find a crack in the ground to hide in.
The math teacher snorted coldly, "You submitted a blank paper on the last exam, and I haven't confronted you about it yet. Today, you're daydreaming in class again. Do you not want to study anymore?"
I tightly clutched the hem of my shirt, unable to say a word.
Around me, classmates erupted in laughter.
"Hahaha, this idiot can't even solve such a simple problem!"
"Right? Does she have an IQ issue?"
"Honestly, she's quite pretty, but what a fool!"
I bit my lip hard, tears welling up in my eyes.
The math teacher looked at me and said coldly, "Alright, go back and sit down. If I catch you daydreaming in class again next time, I'll make you stand outside!"
"…Yes."
I replied softly and turned to walk down from the podium.
Just as I stepped down, I suddenly heard a voice: "Wait!"
I stopped and looked toward the sound.
It was Lu Weize.
He had woken up, lifting his head from the desk, looking at me with sleepy eyes. "What's wrong?"
I looked at Lu Weize, wanting to say something but hesitating.
The math teacher coldly said, "Lu Weize, what do you want?"
Lu Weize yawned, slowly stood up, and looked at the function problem on the blackboard. "Teacher, isn't this question pretty simple? She just hasn't reacted yet."
I looked at Lu Weize in surprise. What was he talking about? This question was clearly so difficult...
The math teacher sneered, "Simple? Then why don't you come up and solve it?"
"Fine, I'll give it a try."
Lu Weize shrugged and walked up to the podium.
He picked up the chalk and started writing on the blackboard rapidly.
His speed was impressive; in less than three minutes, he had solved the problem.
Not only did he solve it, but he also wrote down two different methods for solving it.
I stared at the answers on the blackboard in disbelief.
Lu Weize actually knew how to solve this problem!
Wasn't he a poor student? How could he solve such a difficult question?
The math teacher was also surprised. "Not bad, Lu Weize. You actually know how to solve this problem."
"Of course."
Lu Weize put down the chalk and said nonchalantly, "How could such an easy question be difficult for me?"
The math teacher was taken aback, her expression not looking too good.
She cleared her throat and coldly said, "Since you're so smart, then help Lin Chu more often in the future. Don't let her always daydream in class."
Lu Weize glanced at me, a smirk playing on his lips. "Don't worry, I've got this."
I was speechless.
What was he doing?
The math teacher snorted coldly. "Alright, you all go back to your seats."
"Yes."
Lu Weize and I replied in unison as we walked down from the podium together.
Once back at our seats, Lu Weize winked at me. "So, what do you think? Am I impressive?"
I looked at him, hesitating to speak.
Lu Weize raised an eyebrow. "Say what you want to say; don't hold back."
"...Why did you help me?"
"Hmm?"
Lu Weize narrowed his eyes slightly. "Do you think I would just watch you get scolded by the teacher and do nothing?"
I lowered my head and remained silent.
Honestly, I hadn't expected him to help me.
After all, we didn't know each other at all.
He was just a troublemaker, and I was a fool...
Lu Weize seemed to guess what I was thinking.
He reached out and lightly flicked my forehead. "Silly Girl, if you ever doubt me again, I'll throw you out!"
I covered my forehead and glared at him angrily.
This guy, why is he so violent!
Lu Weize looked at me and suddenly laughed, "What kind of expression is that?"
I quickly put away my expression and changed the subject, "Um... how did you solve that question just now?"
"What question?"
"The function question from earlier..."
"Oh, that question."
Lu Weize said casually, "That question was really simple."
I was speechless.
Simple?
If it was simple, why couldn't I solve it!
Lu Weize looked at me and chuckled, "Why are you so surprised? Could it be that you're just not very smart?"
I glared at him furiously.
This guy, can he stop calling me dumb all the time!
Seeing my angry expression, Lu Weize couldn't help but laugh, "But you look pretty cute when you're dumb."
I blushed.
What nonsense is this guy talking about!
Lu Weize looked at my flushed face, his eyes slightly squinting, "Silly Girl, why is your face so red?"
I covered my face and glared at him, "Don't call me Silly Girl!"
"Then what should I call you?"
"...Whatever you want!"
"Really?"
Lu Weize leaned closer, looking at me with a playful expression, "Then I'll call you Little Silly Girl, okay?"
My face turned even redder.
This guy is getting more and more annoying!
Lu Weize looked at me and suddenly sighed, "Sigh, I really can't do anything about you."
I looked at him in confusion, "Why are you sighing?"
Lu Weize shook his head, "It's nothing."
I eyed him suspiciously.
What's up with this guy?
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