Summer Green Apples

"Practice those key question types that the teacher explained, do them several times..."

Zhang Qingyan lowered her head and ate a mouthful of rice, saying vaguely, "A test paper only has a few questions and a few question types. You don't need to look at all of them. Focus on the ones you know or can partially answer. As long as you make sure you don't lose points on those questions, your score will generally not be too bad."

"Oh my god, I suddenly understand."

Luo Wenjing said, "Every time I review, I have to start from the beginning."

Ji Xiwen ate her meal in silence for a while, then suddenly asked, "Who's number one in our class?"

After these words were spoken, Zhang Qingyan and Luo Wenjing both looked over, their eyes showing a hint of surprise.

Ji Xiwen raised her hand and rubbed her cheeks. "What's wrong?"

"Your deskmate is the top student in our class."

Luo Wenjing said, "Chi Sui is basically first in class, and has even won first place in the grade several times. Li Junyu is also a very good student, but he just doesn't get the hang of Chinese, so his total score is not advantageous."

Ji Xiwen's chopsticks stopped on the plate.

It was a bit unexpected.

But thinking back to the English booklet I had read before and the math test this morning, I think I can understand it now.

"I can tell you're a little surprised, hahaha."

Luo Wenjing leaned closer and whispered, "But it's normal for you to be shocked. After all, Chi Sui is handsome, and I heard his family is extremely wealthy. As the saying goes, if God opens a door for you, He will surely open a window for you. No one is perfect in every way, right?"

Zhang Qingyan casually added, "But Chi Sui is truly a man who excels in every aspect."

"Yes."

Luo Wenjing nodded. "Sigh, I wish God loved me this much too."

After dinner, the three of them went for a leisurely walk around the playground.

There is a one-hour break between the last class in the afternoon and evening self-study. The playground is packed with people, and the basketball court and table tennis court next to it are also full.

Ji Xiwen had never seen such a lively school before.

Although her previous high school was a key school in the county, it was relatively small and had a very strong academic atmosphere. Almost everyone was studying hard, especially in the senior year. Most students could sit on their chairs from 5:30 in the morning until 11:00 at night, and they would eat their meals on the way to school or on their desks.

Under this high-pressure environment, even going to the toilet becomes a way to relax and take a break.

Ji Xiwen said, "The monthly exam is coming up soon, why don't you guys seem worried at all?"

"I'm in a hurry, it's all about combining entertainment with fun." Luo Wenjing smiled.

She usually wanders around alone, always being very careful, afraid of being stared at.

Ah, why is this person all alone?

Is it because she has a terrible personality that she has no friends, blah blah blah...

This time I was finally able to enjoy running around the playground to my heart's content.

The three of them walked around once and then prepared. When they came out of the playground, they passed by the basketball court next to it.

The area around the wire fence was crowded with girls. The sun had set, so it wasn't as hot as at noon. The place was bustling with noise, and occasionally, when a good shot landed, it was accompanied by cheers.

Ji Xiwen turned her head and followed the crowd through the green iron net. A new group of people had started playing basketball. They all seemed to be sports students. Each of them was very tall, and their long legs in sports shoes were particularly eye-catching. They were playing very fiercely.

Although Ji Xiwen didn't understand this, she thought it was quite handsome.

Chi Sui was not there.

She was a little surprised.

……

When I returned to the classroom, it was almost full.

Ji Xiwen quickly put aside all her thoughts and took out the test paper from the desk drawer.

The long evening study session is perfect for students to review and fill in any gaps in their knowledge.

Ji Xiwen had just finished two questions when Chi Sui returned.

He was carrying a glass of lemonade with lots of ice, the plastic cup covered with a thin layer of condensation.

He bent down and pulled out a set of practice questions from the desk drawer. He sat quietly in the chair for a few minutes until Li Junyu finished packing up and walked over from the front, calling out, "Chi Sui, let's go."

"Hmm."

Chi Sui stood up, not forgetting to take his lemonade, and the two of them went out through the back door of the classroom.

Ji Xiwen turned her head to look at Chi Sui's back, paused for two seconds, and then lowered her head to work on the test paper.

Chi Sui didn't return until after the second period.

It was a ten-minute break between classes, and the classroom was noisy.

Chi then sat down in the chair, the black pen twirling between his fingertips.

He has a strong presence.

It was so strong that Ji Xiwen subconsciously moved to the other side.

Xu Jiyang turned his head. "Why are you guys back so early this time?"

"get out of class ended early," Chi Sui yawned and said. "Bald guy took a phone call and left."

Xu Jiyang gossiped, "It's probably his wife who called him."

"have no idea."

Chi Sui lay on the table and mumbled, "Turn around, I'm going to take a nap."

Ji Xi listened for a long time but didn't hear any useful information about the math competition class.

……

This week went by quite quickly for Ji Xiwen.

There are definitely many things she won't adapt to at the new school, such as the different course pace, the fact that everyone except Zhang Qingyan and Luo Wenjing is a bit xenophobic, and the fact that she doesn't get along with Li Jiaojiao in the dormitory.

But these difficulties are nothing to Ji Xiwen, who has been a left-behind child since childhood.

As long as it doesn't affect her studies, nothing else matters.

Friday afternoon.

Ji Xiwen returned to the small villa, changed her shoes at the entrance, and was just about to close the door when she heard a series of hurried footsteps outside.

Ms. Ji Rong, carrying a bag, pushed open the door and came in. The earrings on her earlobes swayed with her movements, and the sparkling diamonds on the earrings shone brightly.

"Xixi, I remember I bought you several dresses. Go change into one, and your aunt will take you out to eat later."

She put down her bag and bent down to change her shoes.

"No, no need."

Ji Xiwen quickly said, "That's too much of a waste."

"It's not my aunt's treat." Ji Rong smiled, patted her shoulder, and said, "Your Uncle Chi came back early and said he's taking us to that newly opened buffet restaurant in the city center tonight."

"...A buffet restaurant?" Ji Xiwen was taken aback.

"right."

Ji Rong had already walked up the stairs when she remembered something and turned to look at Ji Xiwen.

She stood there, wearing the red and white school uniform of Pingzhong Middle School. The uniform was already a small size, but it still looked loose on her. Her slender legs, clad in slippers, revealed her thin ankles.

A hint of melancholy flashed in Ji Rong's eyes. "It's similar to the revolving hot pot restaurants in our hometown, only with a wider variety. Besides hot pot, there's also barbecue, Western food, desserts, and so on. You can eat whatever you want, so don't worry."

"I know, I saw it on my phone." Ji Xiwen awkwardly fidgeted with her backpack strap. "I was just worried about causing you and Uncle Chi trouble."

"No trouble at all, your Uncle Chi has wanted to meet you for a long time," Ji Rong said with a smile.