Rebirth Must Be Happy

Chapter 109 [108] Happy Because I'm Happy

The next morning, when Xu Jinhuan got up and went out for her morning reading, her parents' and Song Zhiyu's rooms were still closed and no one was awake. However, she heard a slight noise behind her door. It must have been Xiao Guai who heard someone outside and curiously came over.

Xu Jinhuan wanted to tease it, but was afraid of waking Song Zhiyu, so he ignored it and tiptoed out of the house.

I ran into Xie Zhiqiang in front of the teaching building. This guy is indeed a bit out of shape. He only ran 800 meters last night. I even helped him relax his muscles, but he still looked like he was walking with a limp and agility.

"Don't you feel any pain?"

Seeing that he seemed unaffected, Xie Zhiqiang couldn't help but ask, "My leg still hurts..."

Xu Jinhuan pouted and said, "I've run the 3,000 meters, okay?"

"..."

Xie Zhiqiang once again felt the gap between the two of them.

However, Xu Jinhuan's good mood did not last long, because Fu Qingxuan came to the classroom as soon as the morning reading class started.

She walked over to Xu Jinhuan's desk and stopped, asking, "Let me see your speech."

What speech?

Xu Jinhuan was taken aback. "Isn't it next Monday?"

???

Xie Zhiqiang, Wang Yuan, and Li Hang in front of him couldn't help but look at him. Fu Qingxuan was also taken aback, then frowned and said, "It's only the first day of school, and there's already a flag-raising ceremony... You haven't written it yet?"

"Uh, I thought it was next Monday."

Xu Jinhuan forced a smile, "Isn't today Wednesday?"

"That's also today's flag-raising ceremony!"

Fu Qingxuan looked like she wanted to hit someone. "You weren't prepared at all?"

"I've already prepared my answer in my mind."

Xu Jinhuan was secretly glad that he had thought about this yesterday, so he quickly promised, "I'll write it now and show it to you later."

"Okay, hurry up."

Fu Qingxuan didn't blame her. She had wanted to ask about this yesterday, but she had forgotten. At this moment, she was more annoyed by her oversight.

Xu Jinhuan immediately took out paper and pen and began to write furiously. Fu Qingxuan saw this but didn't say anything and left the classroom.

Less than ten minutes later, still feeling uneasy, she returned to the classroom. As soon as she entered, she saw Xu Jinhuan chatting with others instead of writing anything, which made her frown.

"Finished writing?"

Arriving at Xu Jinhuan's table, Fu Qingxuan asked with a stern face.

"It's finished."

Xu Jinhuan took out his speech.

Fu Qingxuan was already preparing to scold him, but seeing that he had finished writing so quickly, she was a little surprised and took a look. She quickly frowned and said, "So short?"

Xu Jinhuan wasn't planning to say much anyway, saying, "This is the outline; I'll just improvise on the spot."

Fu Qingxuan wanted him to prepare more, but there was no time left, so she could only instruct him, "Then hurry up and prepare your lines in your mind, so you don't forget them when the time comes."

Xu Jinhuan said obediently, "I will, thank you, Teacher Fu."

Fu Qingxuan's visits naturally attracted the attention of many students. When she walked out of the classroom again, some people began to whisper among themselves out of curiosity.

"Brother Huan, that's awesome!"

"Come on, Brother Huan!"

Not long after, Fu Qingxuan returned and called everyone to gather on the playground. As a group of students poured out of the classroom, many teased, "Xu Jinhuan, don't forget your lines!"

"I have never shared my learning experience in front of the entire school."

Ruan Jingqiu also ran over, saying with a hint of envy, "How's your manuscript going? Don't embarrass yourself!"

Xu Jinhuan laughed and said, "Don't worry, I guarantee it will be empty, broad, and devoid of substance."

"Be serious."

Ruan Jingqiu retorted, "Chen Xingzhu is watching from down there too."

Upon arriving at the playground, Xu Jinhuan kept looking around, but unfortunately, he couldn't spot Chen Xingzhu. After the flag-raising ceremony, the Dean of Students, Liang Hongtao, gave a speech from the podium, saying, "In the recently concluded midterm exams, many students have made rapid progress. For example, Xu Jinhuan from Class 11 of the second year of high school jumped from the bottom of the class ranking to fourth, and his ranking in the grade improved from 803rd to 77th..."

A commotion immediately broke out among the students below.

"So awesome?"

"Could it be plagiarism?" "Then the school will become a laughingstock."

"I must have done my research before I dared to let him share his experience."

"Brother Huan is awesome!"

"If I had Chen Xingzhu to tutor me, I would study hard too!"

"Learning experiences can be shared, but Chen Xingzhu can't."

"Really awesome!"

The students below were buzzing with discussion. Many people in Class 9 were also unaware of Xu Jinhuan's grades, and they were equally shocked upon hearing this.

"Wasn't it said that Xu Jinhuan's grades were among the worst?"

Such great progress?

"May you be successful in both love and exams!"

……

Some people glanced at Chen Xingzhu while they were talking. Students could wear their own clothes on Wednesdays and Fridays. Today was Wednesday, and many students were wearing their own clothes, but Chen Xingzhu was still wearing her school uniform.

Even in the monotonous blue and white color-blocked school uniform, she possessed a stunning beauty, though she always exuded a coldness that kept people at a distance, making them afraid to approach her.

Only a few people, such as Zhou Wei, who were getting to know her better, could sense her nervousness and concern about the name when they turned to look at her, from her occasionally blinking eyes and slightly pursed lips.

Is it time to share today?

Chen Xingzhu was also unaware of which day the school had scheduled for. She had originally thought it was today. Yesterday, at the library and at his house, she had tried to remind her, but Song Zhiyu kept interrupting her, so she didn't say anything.

Xu Jinhuan said it was Monday during evening self-study yesterday, so she thought she had misunderstood and was relieved. After all, there was still time, and the fact that Xu Jinhuan remembered this meant that she was prepared.

however……

How did things change so quickly?

Is he still in time to prepare?

Chen Xingzhu glanced quietly into the crowd of Class 11, but still couldn't see Xu Jinhuan, which made her even more worried.

"Next, let's welcome Xu Jinhuan to share his learning experience with us!"

After Liang Hongtao finished speaking, he led the applause and looked towards one side of the podium.

Xu Jinhuan was already waiting below the podium. Amid applause, he walked onto the podium with his speech.

The students below quickly quieted down.

Good morning, teachers and students.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xu Jinhuan stepped forward to the microphone and began to speak, "I am Xu Jinhuan from Class 11 of Grade 11. I would like to thank the school leaders for giving me this opportunity to share my learning experiences with everyone."

Seeing his composed demeanor amidst the crowd, Chen Xingzhu felt slightly relieved and began to wonder what he would say.

"Many of you have probably heard of me. I'm not a top student, so I'm still a little nervous standing here today,"

Xu Jinhuan paused for a moment, then said with a smile, "To be honest, my legs are trembling..."

The students below burst into laughter. Many top students who had better grades but had never had such an opportunity to shine felt much better upon hearing this.

Chen Xingzhu didn't believe his legs were trembling, but hearing everyone laughing, she couldn't help but purse her lips and secretly reveal a faint smile, like the first glimmer of light appearing on the horizon at sunrise, not bright and dazzling, but giving people infinitely beautiful expectations.

The difference is that while others were amused by Xu Jinhuan, she was happy because Xu Jinhuan successfully livened up the atmosphere.

"Director Hong has just introduced my academic performance. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank two people. The first is our Class 11 homeroom teacher, Ms. Fu. I am grateful to Ms. Fu for not giving up on me because of my poor grades in the past, but for continuing to be strict with me and helping me to improve my studies, which is why I have made progress today... Thank you, Ms. Fu."

Below the podium, at the very front of Class 11, Fu Qingxuan stood with her husband Zhuang Chengan and two other homeroom teachers. Upon hearing Xu Jinhuan's words, a smile immediately appeared on her face. She tried to hide it, but couldn't.

"The second one is Chen Xingzhu from Class 9 of Grade 11,"

As soon as the name was uttered, the students below fell silent. Many stared in surprise, wondering if they had misheard.

Is this a sign that she's going to confess her feelings in front of the entire school?

Fu Qingxuan's smile vanished instantly.

She stared at Xu Jinhuan on the platform with a stern face, considering how she could gracefully pull him down if he were to say something inappropriate...

Near the Class 9 line, many students stared at Chen Xingzhu. Some were just gossiping, while some girls couldn't hide their envy.

Chen Xingzhu is certainly outstanding, but Xu Jinhuan, who has improved his grades and become a popular figure at school, is not bad either. Moreover, he dared to "confess" under these circumstances, and many people have already started to imagine the romantic storyline that will follow.

I estimate that they will never forget what happened today, even many years from now.

(End of this chapter)