Qingteng's Mind - Middle School Era

Chapter 1441 Reflection

"You were speaking a bit too loudly just now."

Guo Wenwen walked down the street, turned her head to look at Wang Xinyi, and smiled, "I could hear everything clearly from up ahead."

"Huh?" Wang Xinyi instinctively covered her mouth, her big eyes filled with disbelief. "Was I speaking that loud?"

"I always thought I was whispering... I probably got a little flustered and didn't realize I was speaking too loudly."

"You," Guo Wenwen smiled and shook her head, her tone as gentle as if she were coaxing a child, "just be more careful in the future, don't let everyone know, that wouldn't be good."

Wang Xinyi nodded repeatedly, her sincerity bordering on a vow: "I understand, you're right."

After taking a few steps, she turned back to look at Guo Wenwen, her expression suddenly becoming serious: "Wen Qingxuan replied to you. Are you still writing to him? Xiaoxiao is right, they will be leaving in a few days."

Guo Wenwen stared at Wang Xinyi for a moment, her gaze carrying an indescribable quietness.

Then she smiled.

"I'm not going back," she said softly. "Let him focus on his exam."

"Huh?" A hint of surprise flashed in Wang Xinyi's eyes as she carefully examined Guo Wenwen.

She thought Guo Wenwen would say "I want to write".

After all, Wen Qingxuan had proactively replied and even personally delivered the letter to the classroom door. Why isn't he writing anything now?

This was somewhat unexpected for her.

"So... have you explained everything clearly?" Wang Xinyi stammered, not even knowing what she was asking.

"What's going on? Explain yourself?" Guo Wenwen looked at her and smiled. "What's going on between us?"

Wang Xinyi's eyes widened as she stared intently at Guo Wenwen, her gaze conveying the message, "You're just pretending."

How could nothing be wrong?
You stared at handsome guys for so long, just for the sake of looking?
You've written a letter, why don't you say something else?

She didn't believe that a single letter could explain everything.

Guo Wenwen did not respond.

She looked ahead, where the plane trees lining the central avenue of the campus rustled in the wind, and sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows.

“He’s taking the college entrance exam, and he wants to apply to the school he wants to go to. We also need to work hard.” Her voice was unhurried, as if she were talking about something very ordinary. “He has good grades, but my grades aren’t good enough for the school he wants to go to.”

She looked at Wang Xinyi, her gaze calm and firm: "So let him focus on his exam, and I'll study hard too. Let's work hard together."

She paused, opened her mouth, thought for a moment, but didn't say anything.

He said that they would have another chance to meet after the exam.

As for whether or not they can meet, she dares not tell Wang Xinyi casually, lest she be laughed at by her.

Even if they actually meet, he might not tell Wang Xinyi.

Because once we meet, we don't know what we'll talk about.

If you have a pleasant conversation, talking about the future and the schools you're applying to together, then you might be encouraging each other and there's potential for a future together.

If you meet and say nothing, and part on bad terms, then there's even less reason to talk to Wang Xinyi.

After listening, Wang Xinyi nodded seriously: "What you said makes sense. Ouyang Moxuan said the same thing, that he wanted to study hard and try to get into his ideal university. But..."

She touched her nose. "I haven't decided which university to apply to yet."

She looked around, as if searching for an answer. She used this as an excuse to chat with Ouyang Moxuan, and as a result, Ouyang Moxuan gave her a suggestion:
After the second year of high school, students will see their final exam results in the first semester of their third year to determine which school to apply to.

The reply to this letter was essentially meaningless.

"If you still think that older brother is good when you graduate from high school, you can apply to his school."

Guo Wenwen smiled and said, "If your grades improve by then, and you have other ideas, or you've already forgotten about this person, then you can apply to the school you want to go to."

Our teachers should guide us when we apply for university in the second semester of our senior year. Don't worry, the most important thing now is to study hard and strive for good grades in the final exams.

"You make a good point." Wang Xinyi nodded and didn't say anything more.

She now realizes that not only has Wang Xiaoxiao become smarter, but even Guo Wenwen seems to have become more clear-headed and intelligent.

I'm still a bit confused and can't find my way.

Since everyone is preparing to study hard, she will certainly study hard too, so as not to hold everyone back.

When we were trying to be relegated to different classes in the third year of high school, we were still together and good friends.

The cafeteria was bustling with people, the aroma of food mingling with the lively chatter, creating a steaming atmosphere.

"Yijie, are you getting your food by yourself? Didn't your deskmate come over to get food with you?"

At the dining table, Yang Min turned to look at Lin Yijie, who was standing alone, her tone filled with concern.

Lin Yijie smiled slightly, the curve of her lips just right: "It's okay, I can make two trips. She'll be a little late."

"Hmm...she doesn't seem to be in a convenient situation, does she?"

Another girl peeked over. They had just seen Dong Huihui sitting still in her seat, and they roughly knew what was going on: "The cafeteria ladies always bring out the porridge, vegetables, and pancakes together."

Yang Min stood up: "Why don't we both go with you to get it? We're just waiting here anyway."

Lin Yijie was slightly taken aback. Looking at the two classmates who had already stood up from the table, a warm feeling suddenly welled up in her heart.

She thanked them repeatedly, her voice filled with genuine gratitude: "Thank you all."

"No need to thank me, we're all classmates." Yang Min said, walking over with a smile and shaking her head. "Let's go get the food, many hands make light work."

Lin Yijie nodded heavily and walked with them toward the cafeteria's food distribution area.

She couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

Since being assigned to different classes, she has not taken the initiative to greet any of the other girls in her class.

She focused all her attention on spending time with Dong Huihui.

She thought that having Dong Huihui as a friend was enough; there was no need for anyone else.
It turns out that after only a few months, we'll be reassigned to different classes again.

Moreover, two months ago, she also shifted her focus to music classes, preparing to take the art exam route.

Unexpectedly, when it was time for her to get her meal today, Dong Huihui had a cold face and didn't come with her.

These two classmates, whom she barely knew and had almost never spoken to or interacted with, offered to help her get her food.

Has she really gone a bit too far in her daily life?
Lin Yijie was overwhelmed with emotion and her thoughts were in turmoil.

She suddenly remembered the girls in Class 5: He Shiling, Geng Xinyu, and Ling Mengchu. Although she wasn't very familiar with them, He Shiling generously shared the key and difficult exercises from each subject with them.

Geng Xinyu had picked up her notebooks that had fallen on the ground twice. Ling Mengchu would always smile at her when handing out homework.

Should she be like them?
Be more proactive and gentle. In the future, take the initiative to greet your classmates and get along well with everyone.