I turned reality into a romantic comedy.

Although she herself is the least qualified to say those two words.

The volleyball passing test area was set up on the shaded side of the gymnasium, where the tall buildings blocked direct sunlight, minimizing the environmental impact as much as possible.

Xu Youwei mechanically tossed the slightly rough-textured volleyball in her hand as she warmed up, her eyes staring blankly at the scoreboard on the wall. The humiliating 115 jumps she had just received in the jump rope test were like an unhealable scar, deeply imprinted on her self-esteem.

Normally, this test would be a piece of cake for her, she could get a perfect score with her eyes closed. After all, it was really not difficult. Even Lin Mu herself could only get a perfect score in this one. But now, her hands were still trembling slightly, her palms were covered in cold sweat. Her mental collapse was like a domino effect. Once the first one fell, the subsequent chain reaction destroyed all her muscle memory and confidence.

"This is Yoyo's last project, right? Let's go back together after the test. Since the test times are different, we can take any shuttle bus back. Mu Mu is fine too, so don't worry."

Upon seeing Chen Junqian and hearing his words, Xu Youwei instinctively wanted to take two steps back and hold the volleyball in front of her, as if she was hoping that the small volleyball in her hand could shield her disheveled and broken appearance.

"Qin... what brings you here?"

They didn't even use the most familiar form of address, and their tone was somewhat stiff.

However, Chen Junqian wasn't angry at her prickly demeanor. After all, he knew his ex-girlfriend very well, so he just smiled and continued to answer:

"Because I just wanted to come and see you."

Chen Junqian's voice wasn't loud, but it sounded exceptionally clear outside the noisy testing area.

"It's okay that you didn't do well in the jump rope just now. At most, you'll lose two or three points. If you lose those two points, I'll just stay with you and teach you for the next month or so. As long as you get full marks in volleyball, we can make up for the rest of the gap by answering just one more multiple-choice question correctly in the high school entrance exam. In the end, we can still go to Ningzhong together."

"So, Xu Youwei, keep it up!"

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Chapter 98: True Swimsuit Episode Preview (Part 2)

As it turns out, as long as Xu Youwei keeps her mindset steady, she definitely has no problem with sports, especially volleyball passing. In fact, if it weren't for the fact that the proctor would let you put the ball down and leave after you passed the maximum number of times you passed the ball, Xu Youwei would probably have been able to gather all her strength and pass the ball dozens or even hundreds of times in one go before she would stop.

Are you unhappy?

After all the physical tests were completed, on the way to the bus with Xu Youwei, Chen Junqian turned around and asked her this question.

"……No."

"Mumu isn't here right now."

"If she were here, I would have said I was pregnant."

Xu Youwei hummed a couple of times with mixed feelings. One moment she was thinking about what would happen if she went over and hugged and kissed him, and the next she was thinking about whether she should dodge or meet him if he came over. But when Lin Mu’s figure actually appeared in her field of vision, neither of the two scenarios she had imagined came to pass.

Lin Mu was calculating his physical test score.

The physical fitness test has a total score of 60 points. The compulsory long-distance running is worth 30 points, and the remaining two optional events are worth 15 points each. Lin Mu got a passing score of 70 for rope skipping, which is equivalent to 10.5 points. He got a perfect score for volleyball, and with the 21 points for the long-distance running, the final total score is 46.5 points.

Although there was still a gap of more than 10 points between her and Xu Youwei, who only lost 3 points in the jump rope event and had a total score of 57, this was indeed beyond Lin Mu's expectations. After all, even if she were compared with those who scored full marks in the physical fitness test, she would only be 13.5 points behind them at most before the high school entrance exam.

Besides, not every top student is as academically and athletically gifted as Chen Junqian. Many students score similarly to her, so there's not much difference between them.

That's why when Xu Youwei came over, she saw Lin Mu's beaming smile. And since Lin Mu's score didn't surpass Xu Youwei's, she didn't need to hide her happiness either. She couldn't wait to share her physical test results with her best friend, but she kept quiet about her interactions with Chen Junqian, as if nothing had happened.

However, this is not something that can be easily turned over if the parties involved do not take the initiative to talk about it. Rather, the moment the three of them stepped into the bus that was transporting the students back, they immediately attracted the attention of everyone, including the teacher in charge, and then a rather noisy discussion arose from whispers.

If the teacher hadn't been in the car, someone might have already started chanting "Sister-in-law Qian." As for which of the two girls would eventually claim her, it's hard to say.

To be honest, after boarding the school bus, Chen Junqian suddenly had a sense of déjà vu: a romantic comedy, a school trip, a school bus on the way back, and then someone inevitably misses or gets on the wrong bus and is forced to embark on the journey home with some female protagonist...

Then he saw a young woman, a literary type, casually board the bus.

Hey, so I'm going to be playing the female lead?

Moreover, Chen Junqian actually believed that this was the result of someone secretly following the three of them.

However, for the other students on the bus, it was an excitement and satisfaction like finally finding the last piece of a mahjong puzzle when there was only one player left. Especially after seeing Zhu Wenyun walk towards Chen Junqian and his two companions with a clear purpose as soon as she got on the bus, they almost forgot that she was actually wearing the school uniform of Jinzhong High School.

However, the teacher, being an adult, still maintained common sense, so she quickly and politely reminded him:

"Excuse me, this is the bus going back to Ningzhong. Your bus from Jinzhong is over there."

"It's alright. I was going back to Ningzhong anyway. I'm a member of the Ningzhong Literature Department, and I have a club activity to participate in today. Your dean of students and the principal know about this and have given their approval."

After being quickly silenced by Zhu Wenyun with two more realistic accusations, the teacher in charge of Ningzhong could only helplessly let the other party pass. However, she was still closely monitoring the situation. After all, it was not surprising that fifteen or sixteen-year-olds would do anything. As a teacher, she had seen all kinds of emotional disputes over the years. Pulling hair and slapping were considered mild; there were even cases of using props. But these two should be fine, right... after all, they were well-known good students in the city.

Upon noticing Zhu Wenyun's arrival, Chen Junqian, who had originally planned to sit in the last row so that Lin Mu and Xu Youwei could sit on either side of him, made a sharp turn and sat in the front row of two adjacent seats. Before Lin Mu could even react, Chen Junqian in front of her and Xu Youwei behind her had already pulled and pushed her to sit down in the seat next to them. Xu Youwei herself sat in Chen Junqian's seat across the aisle and just watched him walk over.

There was nothing she could do. She didn't know that Chen Junqian and Zhu Wenyun had already reached a secret agreement. From Xu Youwei's perspective, Zhu Wenyun was the girl most likely to threaten Lin Mu and thus her status as his girlfriend. After all, no matter what, Shen Nianqiu was away from Guoning for more than half the year... Moreover, just from the reactions of the other students around her when Zhu Wenyun walked in, it was clear that in terms of so-called rumors and public opinion, the other party was also the more powerful or more widely recognized candidate for an ambiguous relationship than her.

So why is that?

Sure enough, it was because there had been a huge incident between the two of them, namely Zhu Wenyun's fight or act of bravery two years ago. After that, there were rumors in Tianjin that Chen Junqian used his connections to help Zhu Wenyun settle the matter. As Chen Junqian rode his bicycle to pick up Zhu Wenyun every day after school without fail, the rumors became more and more believable.

After all, Xu Youwei herself certainly wouldn't think that her appearance was worse than the other person's. To each their own, and Zhu Wenyun's figure probably doesn't offer any advantages other than increased resistance when running.

What? You said the other person got a perfect score in the physical test but you didn't? Well, that can only be because the court was too hard or too soft, so your jump rope didn't feel right and you got frustrated... Anyway, Qinqin will definitely prefer my style, because the other person has seen it and praised it!

But then again, if Qinqin really likes someone like me, then it seems like Mumu should be the one who's doomed along with Wenyun. Don't say things like "she's still developing" or "she can still develop." It's just that Mumu herself doesn't believe it anymore, so it's best not to make anyone laugh.

Completely unaware that her classmate Youyou had become so confused by her own anxieties, Zhu Wenyun naturally sat down behind Chen Junqian's seat. Then, a second later, she stood up slightly, leaned her upper body against the back of Chen Junqian's chair, and reached out to smooth his hair.

"Are you tired after running twice today?"

"It's alright, it's only 1,800 meters in total, and you don't even need to run at full speed for those 800-meter laps."

"Qianqian, that's so mean! I was running my hardest and I even got my best time."

"You could tell you were really pushing yourself. You were practically collapsed at the finish line after you finished. If I hadn't carried you to the infirmary, you definitely wouldn't have been able to walk there by yourself."

Knowing that many classmates were listening intently to the gossip, Chen Junqian again covered up Lin Mu's hug after the finish line, and Zhu Wenyun nodded seriously in agreement.

"So why is it a princess carry?"

"Of course, it's because Mu Mu felt tightness in her chest at that time, and it wouldn't be good to carry her on my back, so I just carried her like that. Mainly, Mu Mu is indeed quite light."

"Don't you dare say I'm weak!"

"So, are you going to say, Mu Mu, are you heavy?"

"Uh, this won't work either."

"Mu Mu is so hard to please."

It felt like they had naturally drifted back into the conversation between Chen Junqian and Lin Mu. Ignoring Xu Youwei, who was still overwhelmed with her thoughts, Zhu Wenyun just lay there watching the two of them interact.

Based on past experience, if there were other girls present, Lin Mu would quickly and proactively bring the topic back. She is a girl who is very considerate of everyone's feelings and would never let anyone feel neglected or isolated.

But today is different.

The two of them talked about running, skipping rope, and volleyball passing. Lin Mu was still smugly expressing how it was a pity that Chen Junqian hadn't seen her amazing volleyball passing skills. She didn't seem to want to create any topics for her and Xu Youwei to discuss. Instead, her eyes were glued to Chen Junqian, and she kept talking non-stop.

So, could this be considered an awakening of some kind of romantic feelings or possessiveness?

The other students watching the commotion were unaware that Zhu Wenyun was already analyzing the characters' psychology and motivations from the perspective of an author and a wingman. In their view, it was undoubtedly more like Lin Mu, after seeing Zhu Wenyun arrive, was still talking incessantly to Chen Junqian to assert his presence or to put on a show for Zhu Wenyun, while Zhu Wenyun remained silent. On the other hand, the other mysterious female classmate next to them had a much richer expression, sometimes frowning, sometimes smiling, sometimes cheering, sometimes regretting. Anyone who didn't know better would think that one of them, a bystander, had managed to sneak into the VIP audience seats.

However, the male protagonist at the center of the vortex quickly drew everyone's attention.

With just one sentence, Chen Junqian helped the three female protagonists get rid of the trouble of being in the spotlight.

"How about we go to the beach together this summer?"

"If possible, I'll book the hotel and the entire venue in advance."

"So now it's episode seven or eight, the beach swimsuit episode?! Brother, you have to take me with you. This isn't just about swimsuits, I'll also blindfold myself and try to hit a watermelon, miss, and then fall on you, or I'll hold up sunscreen, expose my back, and say, 'Senior, please help me apply this.' I'm also an expert at beach volleyball and outdoor BBQ... What is Xiaoxi writing?"

"Write down all the things you just mentioned. I feel that Sister Shen or Wenjun would be quite willing to help fulfill brother's wishes, so Lin Guo doesn't need to go."

"No! No! The important thing is the person, not the problem!"

Chen Junqian was already used to his bedroom being so lively early in the morning. After throwing off the blanket that had become thinner as the temperature rose, he first took a sip of water from the water his sister handed him to moisten his throat, which was a bit dry after a night's sleep. Then he sat on the bed, propped his chin up, and watched the two of them playfully bickering with great interest.

If we don't look at the second half of his statement, it would just seem like he was a complete scumbag. But of course, there are different kinds of scumbags: those who live off women and those who are rich. And since the three girls present all nodded in agreement without hesitation, the "rich guy" attribute actually overshadowed the "scumbag" aspect. After all, these girls aren't elementary school students who can develop feelings for each other just by hanging out. At this point in their lives, as they're about to enter high school, everyone would still prefer a scenario where a handsome rich second-generation or a rich girl falls in love with them.

Of course, if you're looking for a less desirable option, it would be great to have a middle-aged socialite who could throw a million-dollar check or bank card in your face and tell you to stay away from her children. You'd definitely pick up the card immediately and shout "Yes, ma'am!" and maybe even bow and salute her.

It has to be said that with the development of the Internet, the meanings of many words can indeed change in just one or two years in a way that has never happened in the previous thousands of years. For example, the term "tuhao" (nouveau riche) that was recently added to Chen Junqian's name. Although the students in Guoning knew that Chen Junqian's family was well-off and had close ties with the local large enterprise Sanzhixiongxu, this was the first time they had felt it so directly. Even students from the next class started coming to his class under the guise of signing yearbooks to find out more.

Seeing the two still bickering in front of him, Chen Junqian felt a strong urge to tease them:

"Alright, alright, I haven't even said I'd take you guys. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. This trip is to celebrate my and Mu Mu's high school graduation. You two are still a year apart."

No sooner had Chen Junqian finished speaking than Gu Lingguo and Chen Xi, who had been exchanging barbs, immediately united and pressed him from both sides, asking:

"If I don't go, who will wake my brother up?"

"Mumu is here."

"If I don't go, who will accompany the seniors in performing a romantic comedy?"

"Wenjun should be quite cooperative."

"If the female lead doesn't appear in a swimsuit episode, the audience will criticize her!"

“If my brother won’t take me with him, I’ll go talk to my aunt and ask her to come and scold you.”

"If you don't take me with you, I'll curse you to never find a girlfriend."

"Hehe, I will curse my brother so that he will not only never find a girlfriend, but also meet a woman with a history of sexual misconduct who will torture him when he goes on blind dates."

"Speak up, but don't get so close—"

The girls who climbed onto the bed from both sides pinned him down again, and Chen Junqian willingly raised the white flag of surrender:

"Alright, alright, let's go together then."

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Chapter 99: We Can Study Together (Two Chapters Combined)

Although the summer vacation, the most anticipated holiday of the year, is just around the corner, this year's graduating junior high students must first pass the test known as the high school entrance examination.

With the physical fitness test over, the countdown to the high school entrance exam has been reduced to less than a month. The prominent "29 days left" sign is like a Damocles' sword hanging over almost everyone's head, making many students' moods as hot as the temperature outside the window.

Under the scorching sun, when Chen Junqian arrived at Xu Youwei's house and pushed open the door to enter the bedroom, the first thing he saw was a desk that looked like it had just been through a small tsunami. The textbooks for the three years of junior high school were pitifully squeezed into a corner, while several brightly colored tutoring books with exaggeratedly large print on the cover occupied the center position of the desk—"The Quick Reference Guide to Politics and History for the Junior High School Entrance Examination," "Black and White Papers—Two Sets of Precise Papers for the First Time," "Current Affairs Hot Topics in Morality and Law for the Junior High School Entrance Examination," and so on, which were quite conspicuous.

In Anhui's annual middle school entrance examination, the subjects of politics and history are indeed somewhat special, since they are open-book exams. As a result, most students naturally do not take them seriously. In the words of Chen Junqian's deskmate Zhong Yu, "Since it's open-book, isn't it just a competition of who can flip through the book the fastest?" Now it seems that Xu Youwei is also a follower of this theory.

"Wow, Qinqin, you got here so fast!"

After Chen Junqian had been flipping through several study guides for a while, the house's owner, Xu Youwei, hurriedly pushed open the door. She seemed to have been collecting laundry on the balcony, and was still holding a stack of underwear that wasn't fully organized. She quickly stuffed it into the closet before walking over and following his gaze to the study guides on the desk:

"I just bought this a few days ago. Everyone says it's very useful. After buying it, I don't need to study anymore."

"But I didn't see you do it, Yoyo. These black and white rolls are still blank, aren't they?"

With a hint of helplessness, Chen Junqian waved the blank test paper in his hand, which had been opened but not even a single answer had been filled in for the multiple-choice questions. He then realized that he hadn't asked Xu Youwei about her studies for quite some time. Zhu Wenyun had been tutoring her for a while, but recently she had been busy preparing for the special admissions class's early selection, going out with him to sign a contract, and then writing a new book. It seemed that she really didn't have much time.

"Ah, Qinqin, you mean this? My study method is to first look at the question and mentally simulate how to answer it, and then look at the answer to see what the other person's answer template looks like. This way it's convenient and easy."