I have few friends, but many childhood sweethearts.

Chapter 474. Xu Qingfan, what kind of relationship do we have?
Tonight's evening self-study session was noisy, as there was no homework assigned and the teacher was busy grading tests and compiling scores. The whole evening was like a bustling market.

"Damn it, Fan-ge, you little bastard, did you secretly go home to study? I've never seen you study seriously before!"

"You were the one who told us to take a break, and now you're the one getting perfect scores in every subject. So, you're the real academic genius, and the two of us are the real academic failures!"

After the scores were released, Wu Shichong and Lai Chenglang were the most helpless.

Seeing that Xu Qingfan usually did other homework during his humanities classes, the two of them followed suit. As a result, when the exam results came out, none of the three of them scored higher than 50 in any of the three subjects: history, geography, and biology (note: the full score is 100).

"Pfft, don't make baseless accusations. When did I ever secretly study at home? If you don't believe me, ask Ruan Wen." Xu Qingfan glanced at Wu Shichong's 38 points in history and couldn't help but laugh.

At sixteen, Xiao Ruanwen had already hidden her girlish thoughts. The test papers had been handed out, and adding back the points she had missed and calculating the total score was much more interesting than any of that lovey-dovey stuff.

"Don't believe him, this Brother Fan is really bad. He's lying to you so you won't study, but he actually studies secretly in bed every night with a flashlight!"

As Xiao Ruanwen spoke, she made gestures as if she were reading a book and holding a flashlight, as if she were actually there.

"I knew it! So that's what kind of person you are, Brother Fan!"

"Damn it, I got tricked by Brother Fan again!"

Wu Shichong and Lai Chenglang slammed their fists on the table in anger, pretending to be indignant.

"Let's just assume that's what you think." Xu Qingfan shook his head and ignored the others.

Their small group of six was also chatting enthusiastically at that moment.

Xiao Ruanwen first posted her and Xu Qingfan's scores for each subject, and then the other girls also left comments after seeing them.

Wu Lingyu is currently in the lead in scores because her moral character is excellent, and she scored a high score of 95.

Next was Xu Qingfan, whose total score was two points lower than Xiaoyu's. Xia Xiaoxiao came in third, more than ten points behind him and Xiaoyu.

Since the geography and chemistry scores haven't been released yet, it's premature to say that this is the final ranking.

[Xiao Ruanwen: Fan Ge forgot to fill in the answer sheet for chemistry, got a zero, and is last in the group. Over!]

[Xu Qingfan: You know what, I think I actually forgot to apply it.]

[Everyone: Hahahaha!]

The exam papers for the last two subjects, geography and chemistry, were graded on the afternoon of the second day.

Xu Qingfan's answer sheet was naturally filled in. He, Xia Xiaoxiao, and Wu Lingyu all got full marks in these two subjects. Apart from Chinese and Politics, the three of them got full marks in seven out of nine subjects.

A total score of four digits is the limit; looking back at the past ten or so students, you can't find a single one like it.

Zhang Yiyi ranked fourth in the grade with a total score of 952.

When it's Xiao Ruanwen's and Lin Wanning's turn, they will be in line after the age of thirty.

If it weren't for hanging out with Xu Qingfan and the others, Lin Wanning and Xiao Ruanwen would actually be considered two top students.

Licheng Middle School has a long-standing tradition of posting the honor roll for the top 300 students in each grade. Once the honor roll is posted, their six-person clique will become even more famous in the school.

Friday afternoon.

"Next week is the school sports meet. Athletes who have registered, remember to take the parent consent form home for your parents to sign. If you feel unwell, be sure to tell your teacher or class leader in advance and take good care of your health."

"Oh, and one more thing, class monitor, when you go back this week, use the class funds to see if you can buy some Yunnan Baiyao or something similar to keep on hand. Also, order a few cases of bottled water from the convenience store and put them at headquarters. That's the first thing."

The homeroom teacher stood on the podium, speaking as thoughts took over, "The second thing is that there will be a parent-teacher meeting in the school conference hall on Sunday night. The class monitor should have already sent out the notices, right?"

“It’s been distributed!”

"The teacher sent them out!"

A soft murmur of responses rang out from the classroom.

After receiving feedback, Guo Youcai continued, "High school is different from elementary and middle school. In the three years of high school, the school will only hold two parent-teacher meetings: one after the mid-term of the first semester of the first year of high school, and the other before the college entrance examination in the third year of high school, to prepare parents psychologically. So students, please ask your parents to try not to miss them!"

"School is over!"

After the homeroom teacher announced that school was over, the class immediately erupted in chaos.

"Hurry up, Xiaoyu needs to go home today." Xu Qingfan tugged at the girl who was still packing her schoolbag.

"Yes, yes, almost done." Xiao Ruanwen, who had been working slowly, immediately sped up after hearing this.

Xiao Ruanwen quickly slung her backpack over her shoulder, grabbed Xu Qingfan's hand, and ran out of the classroom.

Wu Lingyu hadn't been home for almost a month, but she could go back this week after finishing her exams.

The six of them gathered downstairs, and the topic of their discussion had changed from the midterm exams to the upcoming school sports meet.

"Hehe~ Brother Qingfan, our broadcasting station will be in charge of reading the scripts. I'll cheer you on!" Lin Wanning squinted and hooked her arm around Xu Qingfan's.

"Sure, then you can just shout into the microphone, 'I, Lin Wanning, swear to the sky, to the rainbow, to the wind, and to the clouds.'"

Before Xu Qingfan could finish speaking, Lin Wanning interrupted, raising her right hand and shouting, "I will only love Brother Qingfan in this lifetime!"

Xiao Ruanwen held Xia Xiaoxiao's hand, secretly observing her best friend's changing expression.

But perhaps Xia Xiaoxiao had already gotten used to it; the girl's face remained expressionless, showing no change whatsoever.

Xiao Ruanwen deliberately lagged behind Xia Xiaoxiao by a few steps. When the girl looked at her with a questioning gaze, she whispered in her ear, "Xiaoyu isn't at Fan-ge's house this week, Xiaoxiao?"

After hearing this, Xia Xiaoxiao glanced at the scoundrel, holding Lin Wanning's hand with her left and following Wu Lingyu with her right, how carefree! "We'll talk about it later." Xia Xiaoxiao pursed her lips, a reproachful expression flashing across her face.

Xiao Ruanwen glared at Chou Fan with equal disdain, thinking to herself: [He claims he's been trying to correct his behavior, but I think he's more likely enjoying it!]
"Didn't you say you were going to reward him last week? What happened?" Xiao Ruanwen asked in a low voice.

Xia Xiaoxiao avoided eye contact and said arrogantly, "Not hitting him is already a reward for him."

"Okay, okay, Fan-ge really deserves a beating!" Xiao Ruanwen wholeheartedly agreed, looking at the stinky Fan-ge walking ahead with ill intent.

She still remembers what that stinky Fan threatened her with last time. Last time, when the two of them were strolling along Love Avenue, they were mistaken for thieves by the dormitory manager and ended up being cornered in the laboratory building. She was almost forcibly kissed by that stinky Fan!
What did that scoundrel say the next day? "Xiao Ruanwen, you don't want Xia Xiaoxiao to know about us, do you?"

[Brother Fan, I'll keep this secret of yours for the rest of my life!]
Xu Qingfan, who was walking in front, suddenly felt like he was being pricked by needles. When he turned around, he realized that Xiao Ruanwen and Xia Xiaoxiao had unknowingly gotten so far away from them.

"Why are you two walking so slowly? Hurry up and catch up!" he shouted at the two of them.

Xia Xiaoxiao was about to say something when Xiao Ruanwen glared at her and said, "Fine, just follow! Why are you yelling at me?"

"Okay, okay, it's my fault, it's my fault." With Xiao Ruanwen still holding his braid, Xu Qingfan had no choice but to obediently admit his mistake.

"Hmph~ That's more like it!" Xiao Ruanwen quickened her pace.

Xia Xiaoxiao glanced at Xu Qingfan with a puzzled look, then looked at Xiao Ruanwen, seemingly lost in thought.

When the six of them arrived at the school gate, the car that was there to pick up Wu Lingyu was already parked outside.

"See you all on Sunday!" Wu Lingyu waved goodbye to them before getting into the car.

Goodbye, Xiaoyu!

"Xiaoyu, remember to log on tonight!"

"Let me know you're home safely."

Xu Qingfan stepped forward and patted Wu Lingyu's head one last time. The five of them watched as Xiaoyu got into the car, and then the vehicle drove away.

"Let's go, let's go home first, close the doors and windows, and then go home too." Xu Qingfan waved.

"Ok!"

Since Xiaoyu was missing this week, the five of them went home after the car arrived.

Around 5 p.m., the driver finally dropped Xu Qingfan and Xia Xiaoxiao off at Donghui City.

After getting out of the car, Xia Xiaoxiao grabbed him and headed straight for the convenience store without saying a word.

Upon entering the store, without saying a word, he left him at the cashier and went in to get two bottles of Sprite.

When Xia Xiaoxiao returned, the female shop assistant and Xu Qingfan were still staring at each other.

"What are you standing there for? Pay up." Xia Xiaoxiao nudged him with her elbow.

"Ah, oh, oh, oh."

"Ah, yes, yes!"

The two realized what was happening at the same time; one frantically searched for his wallet, while the other frantically scanned the QR code.

After Xu Qingfan and Xia Xiaoxiao had walked away, the female shop assistant cursed at the air, "Resign! Resign tomorrow!"

"Here you go." Xu Qingfan handed the girl the opened Sprite and took the other bottle from her hand.

"Satisfied now?" Xia Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes at him, took the snow-white liquor and sipped it lightly, clearly referring to his habit of going to the convenience store every week after school.

Xu Qingfan was speechless and could only say, "It's not good to drink Sprite when it's cold. Your birthday is coming up soon. Have you thought about what gift you want?"

“My birthday is in two months.” Xia Xiaoxiao’s gaze was sharp.

"It's already November, December is just around the corner. If you haven't thought it through, that's fine, I'll think about it myself." Xu Qingfan secretly sweated, because he really had mixed things up.

November is Zhang Chunxue's birthday, but he just accidentally remembered it as Xia Xiaoxiao's.

Xia Xiaoxiao gave him a disdainful look and said indifferently, "Go home."

"Okay!" The scoundrel grabbed her hand, but Xia Xiaoxiao shook it off.

Xu Qingfan tried to hold her hand again, but she shook him off.

Xia Xiaoxiao's hand was eventually taken by him.

Just as Xu Qingfan was beginning to feel smug, a voice like a vengeful ghost suddenly rang in the dog man's ears.

"Xu Qingfan, how can you hold my hand in public like this? What kind of relationship do we have?" Xia Xiaoxiao's voice drifted over.

"Huh? What did you say?" Xu Qingfan had just made a move to let go when Xia Xiaoxiao had already grabbed his hand back.

"What kind of relationship do we have?" Xia Xiaoxiao raised their hands and placed them in front of her.

"What kind of relationship do we have?" Xu Qingfan blinked, puzzled.

"What kind of relationship do we have?" Xia Xiaoxiao stared at him and repeated.

"Do you consider us a couple?" Xu Qingfan asked back.

Xia Xiaoxiao's pupils suddenly dilated.

[Relationship? Relationship!]
(End of this chapter)