I'm a scientist, why can't I have faith?

Life is full of unexpected and wonderful moments.

For example, an enthusiastic classmate, or even better, a beautiful and generous girl.

Wang Dong never expected to meet Shangguan Sihan here, and coincidentally, they both happened to be at the same test point.

It's important to know that every public high school in Tianhai City serves as one of the examination centers for the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao).

Being assigned to the same exam room as a friend you know is already a low-probability event.

Although Shangguan Sihan was wearing a school uniform, it was still hard to hide the confident and sunny charm she exuded.

To become a prominent figure in school, appearance is just the most basic requirement.

"What a coincidence, Shangguan."

Wang Dong responded naturally that although he was not good at socializing, it did not mean that he was unaware of social etiquette.

When you encounter an acquaintance who greets you, respond politely.

Also, look people in the eye when you speak.

So Wang Dong stared straight at Shangguan Sihan, who was also looking at him. Their eyes met, and a strange atmosphere arose spontaneously.

"Hey, what do you mean, Shangguan? Don't ignore me!"

Gong Zhan's untimely protest broke the wonderful atmosphere.

Shangguan Sihan glanced at this somewhat superfluous old friend and said jokingly:

"Are we that close?"

"What you said hurt me deeply..."

Wang Dong then realized that the two people in front of him were his junior high school classmates, or more accurately, they had known each other since elementary school.

The two of them first attended the same after-school class, and then both were admitted to the best junior high school in the district and were assigned to the same class.

No wonder they are both so outstanding; one is a top student who was admitted to university through a special program, and the other is a prominent figure among the top students in the grade.

"Alright, Dongzi, ignore this woman."

"Let's get down to business first. After we're done scouting the location, we still need to go practice a couple of rounds."

Wang Dong was speechless. When did he ever promise to go and swing a couple of rounds? Don't unilaterally plan my schedule!

"Wang Dong still needs to prepare for tomorrow's exam. You, a student admitted through the recommendation program, shouldn't cause trouble."

Wang Dong nodded, fully agreeing with Shangguan Sihan's statement.

Seeing that the two of them were both pointing the finger at him, Gong Zhan was very sad.

Dongzi, how could you be so ungrateful and forget your principles?

Although they said they were there to scout out the location, they couldn't actually get into the school.

They could only look at the unfamiliar teaching buildings from afar outside the fence to familiarize themselves with the examination site environment in advance.

Most importantly, I need to figure out how to get to the exam site more quickly after exiting the subway station tomorrow.

So from the time school ended at noon until the timer finished, less than half an hour had passed.

"I won't swing again if I don't want to, but I can at least have a meal."

Gong Zhan knew that no matter how he tried to coax Wang Dong, he wouldn't go to play billiards with him, so he settled for a meal instead.

He's really too idle; even when he gets home, he's all alone.

After so many days, Gong Zhan was already tired of playing on his phone and now desperately needed some real social interaction.

Wang Dong thought about it and agreed to Gong Zhan's suggestion. After all, his parents were both at work, and even if they went back, they would just eat out. It was better to eat with his friends.

"Would you like to come along, Shangguan?"

Wang Dong extended an invitation to Shangguan Sihan, who was standing next to him. It was purely out of politeness, with no other intention.

After all, the other person could hear their conversation clearly, and he felt he would feel bad if he didn't ask.

"Hey, Dongzi, are you serious? Don't complicate things..."

Gong Zhan whispered something in Wang Dong's ear, and before he could finish speaking, Shangguan Sihan readily accepted Wang Dong's invitation.

broken.

This was Gong Zhan's first thought.

Wang Dong might not have realized it yet, but Gong Zhan already knew that whether or not there were girls at the dinner was a completely different world.

If it were just the two brothers, they could easily find a roadside stall to grab a bite; the cost wouldn't exceed thirty yuan, and the food might even taste surprisingly good.

After all, this is Tianhai City. Any shop that has been around for a while must have some real skills to survive. People in Tianhai City are particularly picky about food.

However, Shangguan Sihan's involvement changed the nature of the situation.

A roadside eatery is definitely out of the question; how could I take a girl to eat something like that? It should at least be a well-designed restaurant in a shopping mall.

I don't know how it will taste, but the cost will increase exponentially.

High school students, especially seniors, don't have much to spend besides eating in the cafeteria. They don't have much pocket money left after food expenses each month.

Moreover, based on Gong Zhan's understanding of Shangguan Sihan, she's a reclusive heiress...

Even if you split the bill, this meal will probably cost you a fortune.

Next to Guanghua Middle School is Binjiang Road Pedestrian Street, the most bustling commercial street in Tianhai City.

During holidays, this place becomes a popular spot for couples.

In addition to its excellent commercial district attributes, Binjiang Road Pedestrian Street has preserved complete Republican-era architecture and exotic charm left over from the concession period due to historical reasons, making it a top choice for city walks.

In the evening, slowly step from the bustling modern business district into the picturesque villas adorned with lights, appreciate the historical charm, and then follow the Tianhe River to admire the urban scenery on both banks that rivals Manhattan.

More importantly, you can chat endlessly along the way, making it an excellent choice for enhancing your relationship.

It's just that it's lunchtime on a weekday, and apart from the mall's employees and a few tourists, there are hardly any people around.

The three of them casually walked into a shopping mall. Wang Dong originally suggested eating hot pot, but Gong Zhan stopped him.

"Dongzi, your cultivation is lacking. How could you take a girl to a place where her clothes would easily smell bad?"

Although both of them have never been in a relationship, Gong Zhan seems to have much more social experience than Wang Dong, which surprised Wang Dong.

So there are so many intricacies to having a meal! I didn't expect Gong Zhan to be so knowledgeable...

Looking around, Gong Zhan's eyes lit up, and he led the two into a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.

Conveyor belt sushi is a type of Japanese cuisine, so it's not too cheap. Most importantly, it's charged per plate, which makes it convenient to split the bill, and if you control the cost, it won't be too high.

It's a near-perfect choice for students.

Gong Zhan glanced at Shangguan Sihan's reaction and seemed quite satisfied.

You should really learn from Gong Ge's social skills, Dongzi.

The three of them had a pleasant time at the conveyor belt sushi restaurant, although Wang Dong wasn't very good at finding topics to talk about, and he wasn't that familiar with Shangguan Sihan.

Fortunately, Gong Zhan was there, and the entire meal was lively and even allowed Wang Dong to gain a deeper understanding of the two men.

Although Wang Dong and Shangguan Sihan had quite a few interactions before, there was still a certain distance between them in his heart.

Even though he is now the top student in his grade, he always feels that Shangguan Sihan is a superior being when he talks to her.

But after meeting them today, he realized that he was already someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with the person he used to admire, and even be above them.

I don't seem so ordinary anymore.

"Dongzi, are you really not going to take a couple of swings?"

"Go back and rest, and recharge for tomorrow's exam."

"Oh, then good luck tomorrow!"

"Good luck tomorrow, Wang Dong!"

"Keep it up!"

With mutual best wishes, the first English college entrance examination officially begins.