How come you're also my ex-girlfriend?

"The school will have a placement test in three days, which may be your only chance to move up a grade last semester. The specific number of students moving up from the regular classes has not yet been determined, so all you need to do is prepare well in the next few days and get a good score."

"Alright, each group, hand in your summer homework and all the test papers for each subject that were handed out..."

The classroom erupted in noise again.

After submitting the assignment, we quickly returned to the normal pace of class.

The teaching pace at the affiliated high school is very fast. By this time, there are not many new lessons to be taught. It is mainly about consolidation and improvement. The so-called "sea of ​​questions" strategy has long been on the table.

Normally, Xu Yan would already be drowsy by this time, and would then lie on the table and drift off into daydreams.

There's no way around it; as everyone knows, class time is often when you get the best sleep, especially the first class in the morning and the first class in the afternoon.

However, Xu Yan was in exceptionally good spirits today. He listened all morning without showing any signs of falling asleep, and even several of his teachers couldn't help but praise the boy's attitude towards learning. Of course, there wasn't much to praise about his grades, so they could only commend his attitude.

However, Xu Yan's behavior still drew a response from Zhou Wentao, "Why are you taking class so seriously today? Aren't you not moving up a grade?"

Xu Yan didn't turn around, still staring at the English textbook on the table. "Am I studying hard just because I'm moving up a grade? That's too superficial, like saying you shouldn't earn money just to spend it."

Zhou Wentao: ?

Is this even human language? If you don't make money to spend, what are you supposed to do with it? Cultivate immortality, huh? It's like that old saying that the older generation always likes to say, "When you first start working, your salary isn't important; what you need is experience." Isn't that utter nonsense?!

Xu Yan's current focus on English is not without reason. Firstly, he discovered that improved learning efficiency does not necessarily mean an increase in IQ. Things that were previously incomprehensible remain incomprehensible, but memory is significantly improved. The most crucial part is the ability to score points simply by memorizing.

Secondly, his English grades weren't very good to begin with; he was lucky if he could even pass, so there was a lot of room for improvement.

Xu Yan plans to focus his study efforts on English and Chinese over the next three days. He doesn't expect much from his composition skills, but he should be able to significantly improve his classical Chinese.

"I don't understand what you're saying. By the way, Yang Hao and the others asked me to go out for lunch together. Are you going? Lin Jia and the others are going too."

Xu Yan shook her head and refused without even thinking, "I'll eat in the cafeteria, you guys go ahead."

Yang Hao was the leader of the small group that Zhou Wentao had been trying to integrate. His Land Rover wasn't even his only car; Xu Yan didn't know more specific details, and it wasn't his concern. He did have a good relationship with Lin Jia and the others, but because of Xu Yan's previous reputation as a "simp," Yang Hao hadn't given him a very friendly look.

Now Xu Yan is even less inclined to deal with these people.

Zhou Wentao shook his head regretfully, "To be honest, although your family background is not as good as others, you should still do this kind of upward socializing. Having more friends means having more options."

Xu Yan turned to look at him with amusement, "If this is your philosophy of life, then there's nothing to say, but it's not mine."

"So what is your philosophy of life?"

Xu Yan got up as the bell rang while he was packing his things. "Don't force yourself into circles that aren't yours, and don't believe that people will help you out of the blue just because you sincerely beg them."

After saying that, Xu Yan walked out of the classroom, leaving Zhou Wentao stunned.

"That word '蹭' is so awful..." He turned his head and glanced into the classroom. Yang Hao, all smiles, had already gone to invite Lin Jia to go out for dinner. There were also a few boys who usually played with Yang Hao and whose family backgrounds were similar.

As soon as Lin Jia got up, the group walked towards the classroom door together, without even glancing at Zhou Wentao.

A moment of embarrassment flashed across his face, but he quickly forgot what Xu Yan had just said, grabbed his phone, and chased after him through the back door.

Just then, they bumped into a group of people chatting and laughing. Zhou Wentao smiled nonchalantly and said, "Wow, so many people! Will there be enough room to sit down?"

Yang Hao, who was having a great time chatting with Lin Jia, paused for a moment, realizing there was such a person, and then said with a smile, "Then why don't you just go somewhere else later?"

"what?"

"Just kidding, how come there's no room to sit down? Hahahaha."

"Uh...hehehe, that's right, that's right."

The people around him burst into laughter, their eyes fixed on Zhou Wentao's embarrassed expression, but they quickly looked away.

Only Zhou Wentao chuckled foolishly behind the crowd, the midday sun piercing his back like scalding needles.

The large group of people quickly arrived at the cafeteria. Xu Yan didn't have much pocket money, as she had always done since she was little. However, her parents never skimped on her food and drink; at least there was always some money on her meal card.

After queuing up and getting your food—a stir-fried carrot with meat, a steamed egg with meatloaf, and a small bok choy—it cost about fifteen yuan, which was a decent amount. However, don't expect the taste to be exceptional for a large-scale production like this.

After struggling to wriggle out of the crowded queue with my tray, I turned around and...

"Bang!"

Before anyone could even get a clear look at the figure rushing towards them, the other person crashed straight into them.

"Splash!"

Food and plates rained down from the sky, and screams erupted from the crowd; it was unclear who had been splashed.

In the rush, Xu Yan didn't even have time to figure out what was going on before he saw a slender figure 'spinning' in front of him. To be honest, Xu Yan had a very difficult choice at that moment.

If he reached out to catch the girl who was about to spin and fall, he would be unable to retrieve the plate that was about to slip from his grasp. It was a difficult choice, after all, everyone said they should seal their hearts and lock away their love.

Ugh.

"Bang!"

The plate fell to the ground, and Xu Yan's arm caught the warm and soft body.

Although I didn't touch any sensitive areas, the soft, fragrant feel of it was just too amazing! Is this what it feels like to hold a girl...?

"that..."

Finally hearing the voice in his arms, Xu Yan released his grip and saw the girl's face clearly.

My first impression was... white.

The kind of white that shines, an even more exaggerated white than Jiang Yiyao's.

The girl, wearing a summer short-sleeved school uniform, revealed a bit of her neck and two smooth arms. Are there really people this fair-skinned? And not in a bloodless, sickly way.

This girl still has a touch of adorable baby fat on her cheeks, and her healthy apple cheeks are absolutely all-natural. Add to that her clear, bright eyes and her jet-black, glossy bangs.

As I hugged her, I also smelled a fragrance that I had never smelled on anyone else.

Seeing Xu Yan's gaze, the girl immediately panicked and said, "I'm sorry... I was walking too fast just now, and the floor was a bit slippery, so I bumped into you. I'm really sorry!"

The apology was quite loud, drawing strange looks from the onlookers.

Xu Yan was uncomfortable with such stares, so he quickly waved his hand, "It's okay, I'll be more careful next time."

"So...did I knock over your food?"

"It's alright, it's been less than three days since it fell on the ground, so it's still edible if you pick it up."

"what?"

A look of surprise appeared on the girl's face. Xu Yan was disappointed. She didn't understand his humor and might even think he was stupid.

Xu Yan shook his head. "Just kidding, I'll just go get another one."

The girl quickly said, "Let me treat you!"

Xu Yan, who had half-turned away, immediately turned back. "Really?"

"Yes, yes, it's also to apologize to you, okay?"

"Why not eat it if it's free?" Xu Yan had no reason to refuse, so he ordered another meal, and the other party paid for the whole thing.

The shy-looking girl sat with Xu Yan on the second floor of the cafeteria by the window. Although the sun was shining brightly outside and the late summer sun was still scorching, the cafeterias at the affiliated high school were all equipped with air conditioning, so it didn't matter much.

Xu Yan was about to pick up his chopsticks when he noticed that the fair-skinned girl opposite him was staring at him as if he were some novel object. To be honest, she looked a bit like him when he first visited the zoo.

Is there something on my face?

Xu Yan asked.

The girl immediately shook her head. "No...no, by the way, which class are you in?"

The sound was crisp and clear.

While eating, Xu Yan mumbled, "What's wrong with Class 1, the parallel class?"

"From a regular class? No wonder I don't think I've seen you before..."

Xu Yan: ?

Is it really necessary to say something so hurtful?

Are the regular classes and experimental classes so different that you can't even see each other? Why not just rename them the Celestial Class and the Mortal Class?

"Are you in the experimental class?"

"Yes, I'm from Experimental Class 5. My name is Wen Xueyu."

"I know about cod. When I was a kid, my favorite food was the cod burger at KFC."

Wen Xueyu: ...

"Not that cod, it's Zhou Yu's Yu!"

I don't know if it was because I was too eager, but my Mandarin had a slight accent.

Xu Yan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Which one is that?"

"oops!"

The girl stomped her feet anxiously on the other side, but fortunately she was slender and had limited weight, so Xu Yan, who was right across from her, did not feel any obvious tremors.

"Okay, okay, stop stomping, I know."

"And what's your name?"

Are we exchanging information right now?

"I already told them my name!"

"I have no obligation to inform you," Xu Yan said casually.

Wen Xueyu's face flushed slightly. "How can you say that? I paid for all the meals you ate!"

"You invited me to dinner and then asked for my name; you want to have it all?"

Wen Xueyu: ?

……