Chapter Seventy-Five: Three People Travel Together

  "Ah, Teacher Si," he said with a warm and bitter smile, "there are many things that don't need to be said."

  "Oh, what kind of trouble have you gotten into? Let me guess, are you playing video games with Ren Yi or discussing life ideals with some female classmate?"

  Wen Cheng was a bit speechless, and after having more contact with Siya Jing, he discovered that under her beautiful and charming appearance, she had a cunning and mischievous heart. "Teacher Si, last time you framed me in front of Teacher Ye, saying I was very close to a girl, and I got scolded severely. Are you trying to frame me again? Were you a Red Guard during the Cultural Revolution?"

  Siya Jing smiled coyly, her white knit sweater-clad breasts quivering slightly with the smile, exuding an inexplicable charm that was mesmerizing. "Alright then, let's settle accounts with Teacher, shall we? In that case, there's nothing more to discuss. I think I'll have a lovely chat with your mom instead."

  As she spoke, she hugged the lesson book to her chest and turned to leave. Wen Jie hastily reached out to grab her arm, but as soon as they touched, before he could even feel the softness, the static electricity that often accumulated on autumn clothing gave him a sudden jolt.

  "Warm and gentle ah yo a sound, holding hands shouted: "Teacher Si, why are you electrocuting me?""

  Ji Yajing tapped Wen Qian's head with her lesson book and said irritably, "Stop messing around! What did you do that night, confess honestly!"

  Wen Qian was still hesitating, when Si Ya Jing's expression turned serious and she said: "Wen Qian, I believe you're a sensible child who knows right from wrong. That's why I helped you cover up the truth. I know that at your age, boys may not want to share certain things with their parents, which is understandable. However, I hope you can consider me as a friend and tell me if there's anything on your mind!"

  Seeing Siya Jing becoming serious, Wen Ze smiled and said: "Okay, actually it's nothing. You know, Xu Yao from Class 1, Ning Xiaoying from Class 7, Teacher Si knows about them too."

  "Of course, Ji Su and the three most famous girls in this year's freshman class at Zhong Yi, I don't know how many times I've heard you guys discussing them behind their backs, huh."

  "Uh-huh, that's right. I know Xu Yao and Ning Xiao Ying." Alright, what's with the expression? We met at the Qingzhou Top Ten Communist Youth League Members' commendation conference, it's not as complicated as you think.

  "Ah, you've won an award too?"

  Wen Jian adjusted his clothes, stood up straight and smiled: "Alright, alright."

  Xia Yajing burst out laughing and said with feigned anger: "Stop being so smug, hurry up and tell me what's going on!"

  It's like this, I have an uncle who opened a soy milk shop. The three of us would sometimes go back to help out and earn some pocket money on the side. That night was when something small happened at the shop, so I went back a bit late. These things can't be told to my mom, or else she definitely wouldn't let me do it

  Her big eyes, black and white, shone with a smile, saying: "Alright then! I'll believe you this time! But let's make one thing clear, if you can't get into the top five in class for this exam, I'll have another talk with your mom about how at such a young age you're making money, and whether it's better to focus on studying instead."

  Wen Cheng almost vomited blood and said: "Is this how you treat your friends? You reveal secrets to me, yet it's all threats and intimidation?"

  Xie Yajing smiled with satisfaction, "Not bad, we are friends, but first and foremost, I'm your teacher, and I have to be responsible for your grades. Wen Qian, you're in the top ten, anything less is unacceptable."

  Before the afternoon class, Wen Ze crawled on the table and stared at Ren Yi, making him feel terrified and trembling all over. Ren Yi couldn't bear it anymore, coughed, and cupped his hands: "Brother, what instruction do you have?"

  Wen Qian learned his appearance and coughed lightly, saying: "I dare not, I ask you, brother, among the seven subjects of mathematics, chemistry, politics, history, and geography, how many have you read through?"

  Ren Yi patted his chest and said, "I dare not say that I have read everything, but I have indeed read a lot. In Chinese, except for comprehension and composition questions, nothing can stump me; in English, except for spelling vocabulary, correcting short passages, and picture description,"

  It was enjoyable to listen to Ren Yi's online lectures at first, and I thought he was quite good, not biased towards any subject, and knew a lot about each one. However, the more I listened, the less tasty it became, and after careful consideration, I realized that he had actually cut out the parts he didn't know, leaving only multiple-choice questions.

  Wen Qian kicked him and scolded: "You only know how to bully honest people, cheating someone like me who is intellectually deficient must give you a great sense of accomplishment, right? Don't even get me started on how you rely on luck for multiple-choice questions."

  Ren Yi burst out laughing and hugged Wen Qian's shoulder, saying: "Good brother, you're speaking up for justice, don't worry, this time I'll be with you in the exam, our big brother won't say no to second brother, let's take the last two places".

  "Wen Qian smiled wryly and said: 'Can our pursuit be a bit higher?'"

  With the pressure from my mom and teacher, Wen Ze didn't attend class in the afternoon, but instead reviewed the progress of all subjects over the past month and a half. Chinese is fine, English is fine, math needs to memorize some formulas, physics needs to do some exercises, chemistry is not a big problem, but politics, history, and geography need to be recited, this is the difficult point!

  At the end of the semester, Wen Qian had already lost confidence in exams. Studying hard for a few days could still get him into the top twenty, but as for being in the top five... it was like trying to grasp stardust, not even worth thinking about. Wen Qian packed up his books and was about to head home when Ji Su walked over. A faint smile couldn't hide the shyness in her eyes, she said softly: "If you have time, I can help you review your lessons these few nights..."

  As soon as the words were spoken, a faint blush appeared on the girl's earlobe. There was also a group of classmates who had not left yet. As soon as Ji Su came over, all attention was focused here. Recently, Ji Su and Wen Qing have been in a heated argument, and many people have already seen it as normal, but when Ji Su said this sentence, it still caused a commotion, with some being tongue-tied, some being unwilling to live, some being disdainful, and one suddenly kicked the table leg heavily, then hugged his foot and stomped out.

  It's really hard to say no in front of so many people. Smiling, "Alright, it's been a long time since we've met, and you're just like a refreshing rain shower, Ji Su classmate! However, don't have to come tonight, you can't stay out too late. How about this, during the day if I have any questions I'll go ask you for help. Most importantly, lend me your lecture notes to study."

  Ji Su understood that he meant she had to go home and take care of her mother. She felt a warmth in her heart, nodded, and stood aside, as if waiting for him to finish school. Wen Ze called out with a gentle tone: "Let's go, together!"

  The two of them left together, and the classroom was filled with a cacophony of wailing and howling.

  As I passed through the square in front of the office building, I happened to run into Siya Jing. Before this gossip-loving woman could even open her mouth, Wen Qian took the initiative to satisfy her curiosity: "I just asked Ji Su classmate for half a day. She finally agreed to give me extra tutoring. Teacher Si, I'm really working hard!" This backdoor must be paved first, as long as she sees my performance, even if I don't get into the top five in the exam, it's still negotiable.

  Ji Ya Jing ignored him and warned Ji Su: "This kid is not very honest, he's lucky to be allowed to make up for the lesson. If he provokes you, don't be afraid to tell the teacher. I'll teach him a lesson!"

  Wen Cheng called out to Tong Tian Qu, who was on the other side. Ji Su stood quietly with a clear and clean smile, saying: "Thank you, teacher, but Wen Cheng won't bully me, don't worry!"

  Ji Ya quietly listened and found a different flavor. Curiously, she glanced at Wen Chen, who smiled bitterly in her heart, "A beauty is a calamity" - now that's good, Mrs. Ji has another gossip to study.

  Three people walked out of the school gate, and after a few steps, a Nissan Bluebird drove over. Liu Tianlai was sitting in the driver's seat and waved his hand. Wen Ze smiled and said: "Now it's okay, there's a free ride. Teacher Sai, Ji Su, let me take you for a ride."

  Xia Yajing smiled and declined, although she appreciated Wen Qian's kindness, but with so many people outside the school, if it got out that she was taking advantage of a student, her reputation would suffer. However, Ji Su recognized Liu Tianlai and knew he was the one who had brought him to see his father that night, his heart suddenly tightened, thinking he had new news about his father. His eyes looking at Wen Qian were filled with anxiety and longing.

  Wen Chen understood her thoughts, insisted on a few words, and Siya Jing couldn't push it away, pulling Ji Su to the back row. Wen Chen sat in the deputy seat. He turned his head and asked: "Teacher Si, let's send you home first, where is your home?"

  Ji Yajing didn't know Liu Tianlai at all. She thought he was a driver and said, "Thank you, sir. You can stop at Feihou on Youdian Road." Wen Xiang was her student, so there was no need to thank him.

  Liu Tianlai's face turned wooden at the shout of the master, especially when he saw this female teacher who was extremely delicate and charming in appearance. However, between her eyebrows and eyes, she exuded a dignified and proper aura, looking like a virtuous young wife from a good family. Such a beautiful woman was truly a rare treasure among all treasures.

  Wen Cai saw Liu Tianlai coming over with a smile on his face, thinking of turning back to chat him up. With the style he had developed from being in the Public Security Bureau, it was really unknown what kind of dirty words would come out of his mouth. Immediately interrupting his beautiful dream: "Liu Shifu, focus on driving, fortunately my teacher didn't sit on this side, otherwise this car wouldn't have ended up crashing into an electric pole?" Liu Tianlai's old face turned red, knowing that this teacher was not to be trifled with. He obediently started driving again. Si Yajing's pretty face turned slightly red, scolding: "Wen Cai, be careful what you say or I'll tear your mouth apart!"

  Although Ji Su was preoccupied with thoughts of Liu Tianlai's identity, she couldn't help but secretly laugh so hard that her belly hurt.

  After about half an hour, the car stopped at Feihong Road. Liu Tian stuck his head out to take a look and said: "It turns out that Teacher Si is a rich man, ordinary people can't afford to buy houses here."

  Ji Yajing seemed reluctant to mention more, and replied faintly: "These are houses allocated by the post office. A teacher like me can't afford to buy one."

  Xie Yajing got off the car and left, Wen Qing finally couldn't help but burst out laughing. Liu Tianlai muttered in a huff: "The prettier the woman, the more temperamental she is, can't do anything about it."

  Ji Su crawled to the window and suddenly said: "Wen Ze, come quick and see, Teacher Si seems to be quarreling with someone."

  Wen Qian only saw this now. A man dressed in bright clothes stood in front of Siya Jing, with a furious expression on his face, saying something. Siya Jing flashed past him and tried to leave from the side, but was caught by the man's hand, which was raised high.