sinovels Chapter 74 Best Sisters
Chapter 74 Best Sisters
Lu Yuan was so excited that he rubbed his hands together like flies and quickly took the notebook from Tong Xiaowei.
He initially thought it was a compilation of math mistakes, but upon closer inspection, he discovered it was a chemistry notebook.
However, chemistry is just as useful.
Lu Yuan looked down and flipped through the notebook. He knew most of the basic knowledge inside by heart, but he only knew the basics of many chemical formulas. He couldn't grasp the derivation logic, let alone how to apply them in the question types.
He simply sat down in the empty seat next to Tong Xiaowei, pointing with his fingertips at the formulas in his notes that he couldn't understand, his tone earnest as if seeking guidance: "How is this formula derived? I've been looking at it for a while and I'm a bit confused."
Tong Xiaowei was startled by his sudden act of intimacy.
She had never been so close to a man before, and instantly her whole body stiffened and felt uncomfortable. Her cheeks burned, and even her body temperature seemed to be rising steadily.
Her heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason, and she wondered to herself: Had she caught a cold and developed a fever?
It took Tong Xiaowei a long time to come back to her senses from her panic and daze. She kept encouraging herself: It's just normal for classmates to ask each other for help with studies. There's nothing to be shy about.
Lu Yuan's mind was completely focused on the questions, and he didn't think about anything else. He just looked at her expectantly, waiting for the academic genius to give him some pointers.
Only then did he notice that Tong Xiaowei's face was flushed and she looked flustered, appearing quite uncomfortable. He immediately felt guilty and quickly said, "I'm sorry, I forgot you weren't feeling well and I've kept you from resting by making you explain the problems to me."
"No...it's okay."
Tong Xiaowei gently shook her head, her two hands unconsciously clenching tightly together.
She had never been so close to a boy before, especially since Lu Yuan was tall and handsome with a youthful air about him, which made her heart flutter with unease.
She forced down her shyness and awkwardness, composed herself, and began to explain the knowledge points and formulas to Lu Yuan in a clear and organized manner.
After listening to the explanation, Lu Yuan felt enlightened and couldn't help but exclaim: It's so simple.
As expected of a top student in the grade, he explained the obscure and difficult points clearly and easily in just a few words.
Taking the opportunity, Lu Yuan asked several more questions that had been building up.
Despite being extremely reserved and restless, Tong Xiaowei still managed to answer all the questions meticulously, explaining everything thoroughly and clearly, which greatly benefited Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan wanted to ask more questions, but seeing that Tong Xiaowei's cheeks were almost red and she was very uneasy, as if she was feeling increasingly unwell, he said tactfully, "You should rest well. I can figure out and digest these points on my own."
"Um……"
Tong Xiaowei nodded obediently. If she got any closer to Lu Yuan, she would be so nervous that she could hardly breathe.
Lu Yuan handed the notebook back, but Tong Xiaowei gently shook her head and said softly, "If you still need to look at it, just keep it for now and return it to me later."
After saying that, she pulled another notebook out of her school uniform pocket, looking slightly flustered.
Lu Yuan watched this and secretly sighed: The academic genius truly lives up to his reputation; he carries study materials with him wherever he goes.
He silently made a mental note of this, intending to do the same in the future, writing down bits of knowledge in a small notebook, carrying it with him, and flipping through it in his spare time to deepen his memory and understanding.
After a moment's hesitation, Lu Yuan couldn't help but ask curiously, "Aren't you afraid that if you teach me all your problem-solving techniques, I'll surpass you in the score?"
At No. 1 High School, many top students keep their study tips to themselves and are unwilling to share them easily. Li Xian is like this, and Xia Anqi is even more so.
As long as someone is willing to sincerely offer guidance, Lu Yuan never hesitates to humble himself and ask for advice.
A real man should be able to bend and stretch.
Tong Xiaowei looked up at him in surprise upon hearing this, but as soon as her eyes met Lu Yuan's, she hurriedly looked away. Her voice was soft and gentle, yet it was full of confidence: "I'm not afraid. If I'm afraid of others surpassing me, it only means that I have no confidence in my own abilities."
"That's impressive!"
Lu Yuan secretly admired him.
This is a true academic achiever: highly capable, confident yet humble.
In comparison, Tong Xiaowei was much more agreeable than the stubborn Xia Anqi.
Just then, a slightly languid and weary voice called out from behind: "Lu Yuan..."
Jiang Yiqing woke up.
Lu Yuan was fine, but Tong Xiaowei suddenly felt a tightness in her heart and was inexplicably startled.
Even though the two were just discussing studying, she felt embarrassed as if she had secretly done something wrong and been caught red-handed.
Jiang Yiqing rubbed her sleepy eyes, looked at Lu Yuan listlessly, and said in a pleading tone, "I'm much better now, and I don't want to stay in the infirmary any longer. Can you come out with me for some fresh air?"
"Okay, no problem."
Lu Yuan readily agreed and was about to get up to help Jiang Yiqing when he suddenly remembered that he was still holding Tong Xiaowei's notebook. He turned back, handed the notebook back, and whispered his thanks.
Tong Xiaowei took the notebook, her cheeks slightly flushed, and nodded shyly: "You're welcome."
Lu Yuan had originally planned to make an appointment with Tong Xiaowei to ask her for help with a difficult math problem later, but seeing that she still looked uneasy and uncomfortable, he had no choice but to give up for the time being and find another opportunity.
Jiang Yiqing's body was still weak, and it looked like she wouldn't be able to go back to evening self-study tonight.
She secretly hoped that Lu Yuan would take her back to her dormitory building.
High school girls are allowed to return to their dormitories early during their menstrual period; they just need to inform the dormitory manager.
Lu Yuan had no objection to this.
While preparing for the college entrance examination is important, health is the most important thing. If you push yourself to the limit and ruin your health, it will be counterproductive.
As the two walked out of the infirmary's rest area, Jiang Yiqing's cheeks flushed. She bit her lip and whispered, mustering her courage, "Lu Yuan, could you... carry me on your back?"
"Okay, come on up."
Without the slightest hesitation, Lu Yuan immediately bent down.
To be fair, he always remembered Jiang Yiqing's kindness.
Jiang Yiqing had sincerely advised him before, but he hadn't listened to her advice at the time.
Jiang Yiqing was overjoyed and gently leaned against Lu Yuan's back, quietly feeling the warmth emanating from him, her heart filled with peace.
It wasn't time for evening self-study to end yet, and the campus roads were sparsely populated. In addition, the lights outside the teaching buildings were dim, so you would hardly run into anyone you knew. There was no need to worry about being seen by others.
At least that's what Lu Yuan and Jiang Yiqing thought.
But as fate would have it, just as the two stepped out of the infirmary, they bumped into a figure rushing towards them.
Lu Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly and recognized the person as Xia Anqi at a glance.
For some reason, Xia Anqi was in a hurry, almost running, as she rushed to the infirmary.
She quickly saw Lu Yuan clearly, and when her gaze fell on the image of him carrying a girl on his back, her brows furrowed instantly, and her eyes were filled with complex emotions and impatience.
The two stopped in their tracks at the same time, and the atmosphere inexplicably became somewhat confrontational.
Jiang Yiqing hadn't expected to run into someone as soon as she came out, so she immediately lowered her head and buried her face in Lu Yuan's shoulder, which was somewhat like burying her head in the sand.
Xia Anqi has excellent eyesight and immediately recognized that the person on Lu Yuan's back was not Ye Yixian.
A look of disgust flashed across his face, and his tone was dripping with sarcasm: "Oh, Lu Yuan, you're really considerate to girls!"
"Is this your girlfriend? And who was you having lunch with this afternoon?"
As she spoke, she deliberately exaggeratedly feigned realization and surprise, saying insincerely, "Oh dear, I'm sorry, did I let it slip? I hope you won't take it to heart."
After saying this, Xia Anqi walked straight into the infirmary with a hint of smugness.
Lu Yuan was speechless for a moment, while Jiang Yiqing, on his back, looked completely bewildered and asked softly, "What's wrong with her?"
Lu Yuan casually replied, "He's probably having an attack. Otherwise, why would he come to the infirmary while he's having evening self-study?"
"That's true."
Jiang Yiqing didn't think much of it.
In her memory, Xia Anqi was always a top student who was oblivious to everything else and focused solely on her studies. She would never skip class without a reason, so she figured she must have really been feeling unwell to come to the infirmary.
Meanwhile, Xia Anqi had already labeled Lu Yuan as a womanizer, hypocrite, and a cunning schemer, and looked down on him from the bottom of her heart.
In her opinion, only girls who are unable to distinguish right from wrong and lack judgment would be deceived by Lu Yuan and develop feelings for him.
While silently grumbling to herself, she walked to the medical room rest area and immediately spotted Tong Xiaowei sitting quietly in the corner.
"Xiao Wei!"
Xia Anqi immediately put on a worried and concerned expression and quickly walked up to Tong Xiaowei.
Tong Xiaowei was startled by her sudden shout. She breathed a sigh of relief after recognizing Xia Anqi: "Anqi, what brings you here?"
"I heard you weren't feeling well and came to the infirmary alone. I was worried about you, so I came to check on you."
Tong Xiaowei felt a little guilty upon hearing this: "I'm fine, it's just that my stomach is a bit upset due to my period, but I'm much better after taking some medicine. You went out of your way to come here just for me, I'm sorry to have kept you from studying."
"What are you saying? We're best friends, how could I leave you all alone here?"
Xia Anqi reached out and grasped Tong Xiaowei's slightly cool hand, her eyes filled with heartache.