lcionline Chapter 77: All Competitors
Chapter 77: All Competitors
Just as Lu Yuan and Li Xian were locked in a tense standoff, a figure appeared, drawing the attention of the entire class.
This also provided an opportunity for a dignified end to this deadlocked standoff.
Tong Xiaowei was seen carrying a thick stack of study materials as she walked step by step toward Class 5.
The stacked books and notebooks were almost taller than her head, obscuring most of her face.
She could only keep her head slightly lowered, taking each step carefully and slowly, afraid that even a slight movement would cause the documents in her arms to scatter all over the ground.
Tong Xiaowei had casually mentioned that there were quite a lot of study materials before, and Lu Yuan originally thought there would be at most three or five books.
But when I saw the sheer number of books—dozens in total—I was immediately overcome with guilt.
If he had known there were so many, he would never have let a girl carry him all the way from Class 2 to Class 5.
"Why is she in our class?"
"Isn't that Tong Xiaowei from Class Two? A true academic star."
"Yes, it's her."
Whispers spread quietly around them, clearly indicating that Tong Xiaowei was quite well-known at the school and could be considered a prominent figure on campus.
However, she was the most low-key and reserved of all the people, and coupled with the fact that she failed to get first place in any subject in this mock exam, the amount of talk about her faded considerably.
But this did not prevent most students in the school from knowing her.
Tong Xiaowei slowly walked to the door of Class 5, carefully looked at the class nameplate on the door to make sure she hadn't gone to the wrong class, and then looked at the classmate sitting closest to the door. A faint blush rose on her cheeks, and her voice was tinged with shyness and restraint as she softly asked:
"Excuse me... is Lu Yuan here?"
Her voice was soft and gentle, not loud to begin with, but at this moment the whole class was silent, all eyes fixed on her. In this quiet atmosphere, her words were crystal clear.
Instantly, everyone's eyes turned and focused on Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan was slightly taken aback at first, but then he immediately reacted and quickly ran to meet him, saying repeatedly, "I'm here, I'm here."
He reached out and steadily took the heavy stack of study materials. He immediately felt their weight; even though he was a tall boy, he found it somewhat difficult to carry them.
Not to mention how strenuous it must have been for Tong Xiaowei, a slender girl, to carry her all the way.
"Why didn't you say there were so many earlier? I should have gone to your class to get them myself. I didn't want you to make this trip." Lu Yuan's tone was full of apology.
Tong Xiaowei raised her hand and gently wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead with her fingertips. She let out a long sigh, a relaxed smile appearing on her face as if she had completed her task. She said softly:
"I didn't expect to find so many. Most of them are just sitting there unused. I'll lend them to you for studying. Just remember to return them to me before the college entrance exam."
"Don't worry, there won't be any problem! Thank you so much, I'll treat you to dinner sometime when I have time."
Lu Yuan was overjoyed. The study notes he was holding were all hand-compiled by top students. They were undoubtedly a treasure to him. As long as he focused on studying them, his grades would definitely improve significantly.
"I'll head back to class now."
Tong Xiaowei forced a faint smile at Lu Yuan. The intense stares around her made her a little uncomfortable. If there weren't so many people watching, she would have liked to chat with Lu Yuan a little longer.
"Okay, goodbye."
Lu Yuan stood there, watching Tong Xiaowei's figure gradually walk away before turning around and walking back to the classroom.
But as soon as he turned around, he was met with the inquisitive and meaningful looks from all his classmates, which made Lu Yuan feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. He could only hold the pile of notes and quickly return to his seat.
Li Xian, who was standing to the side, did not leave. Instead, he craned his neck, his face full of curiosity, wanting to know what Tong Xiaowei had given to Lu Yuan.
When she realized it was a stack of handwritten study notes, a deep envy welled up in her eyes. Completely disregarding etiquette, she reached out and snatched the top notebook, eagerly flipping through it, exclaiming in amazement as she read:
"These notes really were compiled by Tong Xiaowei herself! The problem-solving approaches are so clear and ingenious!"
As he spoke, he became completely absorbed in it, studying it carefully with great eagerness.
Before he could even read a few lines, a hand suddenly reached out and snatched the notebook from his hand without a word.
Lu Yuan took the notebook back, glanced coldly at Li Xian, and said with undisguised disdain, "This was lent to me by someone else, don't touch it."
Li Xian, feeling utterly humiliated by being publicly rebuked, flew into a rage and pointed at Lu Yuan, shouting, "These points are so difficult! Can you even understand them? These are Tong Xiaowei's exclusive notes; you simply can't digest them. It's a complete waste of such excellent learning materials!"
"Hehe, no need for Squad Leader Li to trouble yourself with that."
Lu Yuan forced a standard professional fake smile, then raised his hand in a gesture of shooing Li Xian away without any mercy, treating him like a bystander.
This scene caught the attention of the students, and whispers arose again: When did Lu Yuan and Tong Xiaowei become so close?
It's worth noting that Tong Xiaowei is the most introverted among all the top students in the school. She usually keeps to herself and rarely takes the initiative to communicate with others.
Let alone lending her precious handwritten notes, even when asking her questions, few people would actually exchange more than a few words with her.
Jiang Yiqing leaned closer to Xu Lingjing and whispered with a puzzled look, "Lu Yuan's grades have suddenly improved by leaps and bounds lately. Could it be that he's been secretly dating a top student like Tong Xiaowei and receiving tutoring from her?"
"this……"
Xu Lingjing was startled, feeling as if Jiang Yiqing's words had awakened her from a dream.
This possibility absolutely exists!
If it weren't for the meticulous guidance of top students, how could Lu Yuan, who previously had mediocre grades, have made such rapid progress in such a short period of time?
At that moment, Xu Lingjing clearly realized that she had more and more competitors.
Ye Yixian was insignificant in her eyes, but the threat posed by Tong Xiaowei was very real.
Tong Xiaowei's appearance is not stunning, and she never puts any effort into dressing up. In terms of outward temperament, she is indeed inferior to herself or Xia Anqi.
But the more you look at her, the more comfortable you feel, and she has an unadorned, natural beauty.
A girl with outstanding grades and a gentle, sweet personality is probably the ideal type that many boys dream of, right?
Xu Lingjing clenched her fists, secretly making up her mind: she could no longer sit idly by and wait for death; she had to take the initiative.
……
On the other side, Lu Yuan paid no attention to the rumors and gossip around him or the thoughts of others. He focused all his attention on Tong Xiaowei's study notes, carefully reading and organizing the knowledge points word by word.
This was also the first time he clearly realized that math problem-solving strategies are also based on point-by-point scoring. As long as the steps are written out correctly, even if the final result is wrong, you can still get most of the points.
After thoroughly understanding the contents of the notes, he patiently explained the problem-solving techniques and knowledge points to Ye Yixian.
During this period, Ye Yixian also put in a lot of effort to review, and his progress was visible to the naked eye. He also became more confident and cheerful.
Two days later, Lu Yuan's mother came to the school again and brought the two of them a carefully prepared nutritious meal.
Just like the first time, Lu Yuan, Ye Yixian, Gao Zhe, and Wang Qingyu dined together.
Compared to his initial nervousness, Ye Yixian was noticeably more relaxed and at ease this time.
Lu's mother always felt particularly sorry for Ye Yixian and doted on her. This time, she specially stewed pigeon and ginseng soup for her. This soup is the best for replenishing qi and blood, and it is perfect for Ye Yixian, who has been malnourished and weak since childhood.
Ye Yixian had never eaten such a warm and delicious meal in her entire life, nor had she ever felt such meticulous, considerate, and unreserved care from her elders. Her nose tingled, her eyes instantly reddened, and she almost couldn't help but shed tears.
Lu Yuan saw this and knew that Ye Yixian had lacked the love and care of her elders since childhood, so it was undoubtedly the right choice for her mother to come to school often to deliver nutritious meals and care about her health.
He not only wanted to provide Ye Yixian with a stable and affluent material life, but also wanted to do everything he could to fill the void in her heart, give her enough warmth and security, and let her have a rich spiritual world.
Just as Lu Yuan was watching Ye Yixian eat peacefully with a heart full of tenderness, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a hostile figure out of the corner of his eye.
Turning her head, she saw Xia Anqi sitting not far away, eating the exquisite and nutritious meal her family had brought her. However, her gaze was fixed on Lu Yuan, her eyes filled with disdain, resentment, and a competitive spirit, as if she regarded him as an irreconcilable enemy.
Seeing this, Lu Yuan felt a chill run down his spine and thought to himself: This girl is too vengeful. It's just that she scored higher than him in an English test. Is it really necessary to keep holding a grudge and be so hostile?