Sister, can I become a maid too?

Chapter 154 Are you and Wanwan going home for the Chinese New Year?

After the final New Year's Day holiday, the first semester of senior year has finally come to an end.

During this period, the sisters Lin Jianxia and Lin Tingwan continued to alternate between attending school for three days and two days respectively.

Lin Tingwan seems to have gradually emerged from her previous closed-off state, and has not shown any more of the autistic symptoms she had before.

During yet another menstrual period, Lin Jianxia was still in excruciating pain, listlessly curled up in Jiang Yubai's study.

Jiang Yubai made her brown sugar water and filled a hot water bottle, taking meticulous care of her all day long.

But when the condition did not improve by the next day, they simply took the person to the hospital.

Fortunately, the test results were all normal, but... the medicine the doctor prescribed was the same as the one dispensed from the same pharmacy last time.

When Lin Jianxia got home, she was stunned when she searched for the name of the medicine and saw the words "short-acting birth control pills" pop up.

Of course, in the end she still blushed and silently accepted the medicine box, even shooing Jiang Yubai, who was curious and wanted to take a look, away with her ears red.

The last part of the first semester of senior year was no different from usual.

For other students, the countdown to the college entrance examination is fast approaching.

But for Jiang Yubai and his friends, there was something more important right now—the final exams.

It's not that the exam itself is particularly special, but rather that after the exam, the final winner of this semester's "Progress Scholarship" will be decided.

The rules are actually very simple:

Starting with the final exam results of the second semester of the second year of high school, the progress of each monthly exam during the third year of high school will be multiplied by the corresponding weight.

The highest weighting among them is the final exam of the first semester of senior year, which accounts for as much as 50%.

The final ranking for the Progress Award is determined by the cumulative weighted score of these improvements.

In the monthly exams this semester, Jiang Yubai and Lin Jianxia have made remarkable progress, usually ranking between second and third place, and occasionally even reaching the top spot.

Logically speaking, given that most students' grades fluctuate, their steady progress should have secured them the top spot.

But after asking Master Zhang, I learned that there was a pair of study partners in Class 2 who were both unlucky and failed their final exams in the second year of high school.

Therefore, once they enter their senior year of high school, as long as they perform normally, every exam can be considered a "progress" for them.

With the weight accumulated, the momentum is quite considerable, making it a strong contender for first place in this scholarship competition.

Jiang Yubai was a little speechless, but he didn't have much to say.

After all, back in the second year of high school, nobody knew about the progress scholarship, let alone deliberately failing the exam for it.

Oh well, I guess I'll just have to accept my bad luck.

So, in order to win the first place prize of two thousand yuan per person, Lin Jianxia dragged Jiang Yubai along and they would go straight to the study after meals almost every day.

Lin Jianxia hadn't originally planned to invite her younger sister, since she would have to take the exams herself.

But Lin Tingwan didn't stay in her room. Instead, she sat quietly beside the two of them, looking at them with curious eyes.

Seeing her like that, Lin Jianxia simply grabbed her as well, calling it "mutual progress".

After all... it's unfair that I'm here fighting through mountains of books and seas of problems while my family just sits around watching the show every night.

And so, in those days of burying themselves in their studies, time flew by and the day of the final exam arrived.

Early morning, at the entrance of the alley.

Jiang Yubai was about to walk out when he suddenly felt his sleeve being gently tugged.

He turned his head in confusion and saw Lin Jianxia tugging at his sleeve. Seeing him look over, she asked in a low voice, somewhat uneasy:

"Hey... Jiang Yubai, do you remember the answering strategy I told you about last night?"

"I remember, I remember, isn't it the same old routine of 'look at the options first, then go back to the original text to locate the relevant information and eliminate absolute statements'?"

Jiang Yubai repeated it fluently, then raised an eyebrow and asked in return,

"What's the most crucial analytical approach for solving physics mechanics problems?"

Lin Jianxia's expression froze, and she gradually frowned, deep in thought:

"Let me think... Yes... Yes..."

"First, determine the object of study, then analyze the forces acting on it, and finally formulate equations based on its motion."

Jiang Yubai didn't wait for her to finish her sentence and continued.

He paused, then asked with some curiosity:

"No, are you that nervous?"

"Of course I'm nervous!" Lin Jianxia's previously tense face immediately fell. "Today is the last exam..."

"...Why weren't you this nervous during the previous monthly exam?"

Lin Jianxia wrinkled her little nose:

"That's not the same! Monthly exams didn't account for much of the score before, but today's exam will determine who gets that two thousand yuan!"

"Four thousand," Jiang Yubai corrected, "I still have two thousand left."

Lin Jianxia gave him a long, resentful look:

"You're making me even more nervous...."

"Alright, alright."

Jiang Yu laughed at her, and stopped teasing her.

"What's there to worry about? You've been pushing me so hard to study English. If I don't do well on the test, wouldn't I be letting down Teacher Lin after all her hard work?"

Lin Jianxia's face looked even more miserable:

"What I'm worried about is not doing well on the test..."

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Jiang Yubai didn't say anything like "You'll definitely do well on the exam" or "It's okay if you don't do well~".

He thought for a moment, then spoke:

"Lin Jianxia, ​​you know that this final exam is the highlight of this year's Progress Scholarship, right?"

"...I know."

Lin Jianxia glanced at him with some confusion, wondering why he suddenly brought this up.

Jiang Yubai continued:

"Do you know how much the scholarship is for the second-place winner?"

"One thousand per person?"

"And what about the first place?"

"Two thousand each," Lin Jianxia finally couldn't hold back anymore, "Hey, just say what you want to say, okay? Why are you being so mysterious?"

Jiang Yubai ignored her questioning gaze and simply said:

"With our current grades, we'll basically be aiming for second place and fighting for first. If we get second place, we'll each get a scholarship of 1,000 yuan."

Lin Jianxia nodded as if she understood:

"Oh...you mean people should be content, that a thousand per person is already very good, and just relax and take the exam?"

"fart."

Jiang Yu rolled her eyes dramatically.

"Let me ask you, how many kilograms of pork ribs can you buy with two thousand yuan?"

Lin Jianxia frowned, did some calculations, and immediately came to the answer:

"At 25 yuan per jin, that's 80 jin."

"Can you bear to watch eighty pounds of pork ribs fly away from your and your Wanwan's mouths?" Jiang Yubai asked expressionlessly.

"......."

Lin Jianxia was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly adopted a look of resignation:

"Let's go, let's go take the exam."

This is 80 pounds of pork ribs!

That's enough to feed the three of them for a whole semester, okay?

Just kidding, she wouldn't give it to anyone else.

Seeing her instantly brimming with fighting spirit, Jiang Yubai couldn't help but smile.

He called out to the girl who was grabbing him and trying to rush into the school gate:

"Wait, wait."

Lin Jianxia turned around, her expression showing some confusion.

Jiang Yubai stepped forward and gently tapped her head three times.

Before the little hedgehog could even bristle, he had already turned and slipped towards the school gate, leaving behind only the words:

"Here, I've passed on all my life's skills to you. Do your best on the exam!"

Lin Jianxia was stunned for a moment before she realized what was happening, and her eyes widened immediately.

She quickly caught up with him, just about to grab the bad guy and have a word with him, when a pair of female classmates walked towards her, chatting and laughing.

She swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue, pursed her lips, and obediently followed Jiang Yubai's side.

As they walked, Lin Jianxia turned her head to look at Jiang Yubai, then raised her hand to touch the forehead where she had been tapped earlier.

For some reason, the tension I felt suddenly eased a little.

-----------------

The final exams lasted three days: Chinese and Physics on the first day, Math and Chemistry on the second day, and English and Biology on the third day. The schedule was packed with six subjects.

Mathematics and physics, needless to say, have always been Jiang Yubai's strengths.

Although the exam was much more difficult than previous years' college entrance exams, we still finished it about twenty minutes early.

After finishing, he even reviewed it again and found that the solutions to several questions were exactly the same as those he had explained to Lin Jianxia. He wondered if the guy could solve them.

Thanks to Teacher Lin's special guidance during this period (mainly a bunch of rewards such as massages and treats), Jiang Yubai's Chinese and English have also improved rapidly.

Compared to the previous state of staring blankly at the test paper, I can't say I know all the answers now, but at least I'm confident about 50% or 60% of the questions.

However, this time the English text contained a lot of vocabulary beyond his syllabus, and he could only rely on the context to guess the general meaning.

The Chinese exam was similar; some of the comprehension questions were just as tricky as that "strange light" question from back then.

Jiang Yubai could only try to apply the answering techniques Lin Jianxia had taught him; as for how many points he could actually get...

Well, it all depends on the examiner's mood.

As for chemistry and biology, they're basically in a limbo, neither particularly good nor bad.

If you spend time reviewing, you might not improve your score by much; but if you don't review at all... you'll lose real points.

So Jiang Yubai basically only learned a little bit, and left the rest to fate. He was quite satisfied as long as he maintained an above-average level.

After all, these two subjects were not his strong points. Being able to maintain an above-average level and not drag down his overall score is already considered a success.

Jiang Yubai only snapped out of his thoughts when the bell rang to signal the end of the last biology exam.

On the podium, the proctor raised his voice:

"Stop writing! All students, stop answering questions and put down your pens."

A slight commotion rippled through the classroom; some hurriedly finished their last strokes, while others breathed a long sigh of relief.

The teacher started collecting the papers from the first row, one by one, and the rustling sound of turning the pages filled the air.

Jiang Yubai patiently waited for the teacher to collect the test papers and answer sheets.

Since it wasn't the real college entrance exam, the collection of draft paper wasn't so strict. Some people casually stuffed it into their bags, while others left it on the table.

After the exam papers were counted and the proctor announced the end of the exam, Jiang Yubai stood up, took his stationery, and slowly left the room.

The exam room was on the fifth floor, but instead of going straight down, he counted the classrooms and stopped at the door of the second classroom.

The proctors inside seemed to have just announced the end of the exam, and the students poured out in a bustling crowd.

Some people excitedly checked the answers, while others sighed deeply, and the corridor became noisy for a moment.

Jiang Yubai didn't look into the crowd; he simply leaned against the wall and waited quietly.

He only looked up at the doorway when the crowd had almost dispersed.

Just four or five seconds later, a figure with a high ponytail hurriedly walked out.

Lin Jianxia spotted Jiang Yubai waiting there at a glance. Her eyes lit up, and she walked briskly to his side, tilting her head up and blinking.

Jiang Yubai didn't rush to speak, his gaze passing over what was behind her—

There, a boy was staring blankly in their direction. When he met Jiang Yubai's gaze, he awkwardly looked away and squeezed into the crowd going downstairs.

Before he could take a second look, Lin Jianxia suddenly moved to the side, blocking his view.

Jiang Yubai looked at her face, which was gradually puffing up in anger, and said with amusement:

"Wow, our Lin Jianxia is quite charming! There are even guys waiting to ask for her contact information!"

Lin Jianxia subconsciously looked around, and seeing that most of the people in the corridor had left, she pursed her lips and whispered:

"I've been waiting for ages, and this guy still isn't leaving... I knew it..."

—No wonder you walked so fast when you came out.

Jiang Yubai didn't say anything more, only gestured with his chin towards the stairwell:

"Let's go."

Lin Jianxia followed him naturally, but a happy smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

Back in the classroom, the students checked their answers in twos and threes, while the homeroom teacher, Zhang Shufang, was already waiting on the podium, holding a piece of draft paper that no one knew who it was.

Once everyone was seated, she put down the paper in her hand and gently tapped the podium:

"Alright, everyone, quiet down."

The classroom gradually quieted down.

Zhang Shufang adjusted her glasses and said:

"The exams are over, and I know everyone's minds are wandering now, but there are a few things I need to make clear before the holidays."

"First, the winter break homework for all subjects has been distributed. Please complete it as required, as it will be checked when school starts."

"Secondly, the grades and rankings are expected to be released around the 25th of the twelfth lunar month. An electronic copy will be sent via the class group; please check your inbox. Thirdly—"

"Winter break isn't a complete break, especially since next semester will be the last one. There will be plenty of time to play later."

"A balance between work and rest is good, but you should maintain at least two hours of focused study time every day. Safety is also important; be mindful when going out, using electricity, and surfing the internet."

At this point, her tone softened:

"Alright, that's all I wanted to say. I wish everyone a happy winter break in advance, and I also extend my early New Year's greetings. Now—pack your things and leave the school in an orderly manner."

A small cheer suddenly rang out in the classroom, followed by a few scattered "Goodbye, teacher!" After that, the students, carrying their already packed schoolbags, chatted and laughed as they poured out of the door.

Jiang Yubai also packed his schoolbag and walked out of the teaching building with Lin Jianxia along with the crowd.

The road was filled with newly liberated students, their faces beaming with light smiles, making even the winter wind seem a little warmer.

Only after turning into the quiet alleyway leading home did Jiang Yubai slow down and turn his head to look at the girl beside him:

"Hey, Lin Jianxia, ​​you're on vacation now."

"Mmm~"

Lin Jianxia walked briskly, her ponytail swaying slightly behind her head, clearly in a very good mood.

Jiang Yubai opened his mouth as if he had thought of something, but did not speak.

Lin Jianxia turned her head and, seeing the hesitant look on his face, chuckled:

"What's up? Are you unsure about a question and want to compare answers with me?"

She patted her chest and said proudly:

"Come on, come on, I think I can get over 140 on my English test today!"

Jiang Yubai looked at her cheerful profile, hesitated for a moment, and then asked softly:

"No, it's just that the Lunar New Year is coming soon."

"Are you and Wanwan going home this year?"

Lin Jianxia suddenly stopped in her tracks.