I was the leader of the righteous path in high school.

Time flies when you're patiently studying, and Gu Yun didn't even realize how much time had passed before the four evening self-study sessions were over.

He felt a little dizzy on his way home. Even now, he can't believe that he has become completely different from before in just one night.

Just as a helicopter had opened a vast and unknown door for Lu Shenren, Gu Yun also felt that his life might be different from now on.

More likely, it's anticipation or even ambition.

"I'm back."

When he got home, he blurted out those words without thinking.

Because the apartment they lived in was too small, and the two bedrooms and one living room couldn't accommodate him and Su Nianshan's parents, the two of them decided to simply not stay there at night, but instead come over occasionally to tidy up their room.

Gu Yun complained to his mother more than once that Uncle Su really trusted him. Was it because he thought he was an honest person?

I said it just out of habit, I didn't expect anyone to respond.

But the next moment, a reply came from the living room: "Hmm."

This immediately put Gu Yun on guard.

He peeked at the sofa and saw a young girl sitting on it.

Holding a piece of bread in its right hand, its mouth bulged like a hamster's, it was constantly chewing on the food inside.

Gu Yun glanced at him with a somewhat cold gaze, then quietly withdrew it, sitting on the sofa like a statue, her figure barely contained by her pajamas.

Su Nianshan.

The cool girl who ranks first in her grade always acts like someone owes her a fortune, and her poker face deters too many boys who want to pursue her.

Gu Yun thought that his nominal sister probably thought this persona was cool and could avoid a lot of trouble.

Of course, she felt quite cold at home too.

Thinking this, Gu Yun went inside, changed her shoes, and subconsciously greeted them, "Why are you back so early today?"

"You're late."

Oh right.

Gu Yun slapped his forehead, realizing that his class had just implemented a four-period evening self-study policy today, just like Su Nianshan's.

She used to come back when I was sleeping, but now she comes back at the same time as me, so of course I get to see this "limited-time character".

Having thought it through, Gu Yun nodded gently and asked, "Aren't you going to sleep now? You have school tomorrow, right?"

"I'm hungry, let's find something to eat."

……

How embarrassing.

Even if Su Nianshan might not realize there was a problem, Gu Yun felt the atmosphere was just too wonderful.

He couldn't help but nod vaguely twice, then took two steps into the inner room, intending to return to his own room.

But Su Nianshan didn't turn around. She swallowed the bread in her mouth and said, "Auntie asked me to tell you something. She's urging you that the college entrance exam is coming up soon, and it's time to study hard in your senior year."

Even if it's just for myself.

Finally, Su Nianshan paused for a moment before uttering this sentence.

Gu Yunyi wasn't very surprised after hearing this.

Every parent hopes their son will become a dragon and their daughter a phoenix.

Although some parents don't want to put so much pressure on their children, they certainly have some expectations for them.

He remained silent for a while after hearing Su Nianshan's words.

Then, he nodded vigorously: "I will."

Before I was able to do anything, I could only rely on my mother. Seeing her pretending to be happy even though she was clearly heartbroken, I couldn't sleep at night, tossing and turning.

Now that I have the ability, of course I can't let my own mother down.

Su Nianshan clearly hadn't expected Gu Yun's decisive answer, and even paused for a moment while eating her bread.

She shared the same thoughts as Xia Qige, but she didn't express them. She simply nodded and said, "It's good that you realize that."

"If you'd like, I can help you catch up on your missed lessons, which also happens to be..."

"Really? That's great!"

Before Su Nianshan could finish speaking, Gu Yun replied with great joy.

Under her somewhat bewildered and confused gaze, Gu Yun pulled out the math workbook he had done during evening self-study from his backpack.

Pointing to a big question that only had the first part answered, he asked, "Perfect timing, Nianshan... Su, could you help me with this question? I still don't understand the second and third parts."

Gu Yun is the kind of person who will climb up the ladder even if he gets beaten up; in Xia Qige's words, he's shameless.

Since Su Nianshan had invited him, he wouldn't stand on ceremony.

At the same time, he also felt that this was a good way to break the ice.

It's been three years since I started my blended family, and my relationship with Su Nianshan has remained lukewarm.

It's not that you have to make the other person feel like you're her own brother, but you can't let her feel like you're just a stranger, right?

Even his own mother probably wouldn't want to see this.

Seeing Gu Yun's impoliteness, Su Nianshan was only taken aback for a moment before returning to her original poker face.

She glanced at the question and said to Gu Yun, "This question tests your vector operations."

"First, establish a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system..."

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The stars are scattered across the sky, and the moon hangs high in the heavens.

Having finally finished asking all the questions he had accumulated over four evening study sessions, Gu Yun reluctantly closed the "53" practice book that Xia Qige had given him, and bowed slightly to Su Nianshan: "Thank you."

"……fine."

For some reason, Gu Yun felt that the other person seemed a little more hesitant.

But looking at the time, it didn't seem like anything special.

They must be tired.

That's perfect, he was sleepy too.

If you sleep, then I'll sleep too!

Watching Gu Yun carelessly run into his room to sleep, Su Nianshan finished the bread that was placed to the side and patted the bread crumbs off her clothes.

She wasn't actually sitting in the living room eating bread because she was hungry.

The words I wanted to say were swallowed back down, and after they were digested, the remaining feeling was somewhat sweet.

It's a strange feeling.

She murmured to herself, "Things seem to have changed a bit..."

"Has he really come to terms with it?"

"...Let me take another look."

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Tuesday, as dawn breaks.

Gu Yun, who had stayed up late studying last night, jumped out of bed full of energy and turned off the ringing alarm on his phone.

After obtaining the Pure Heart Jade Body, Gu Yun felt that his energy recovery speed had increased significantly, whether it was psychological or not.

Before, I would have been completely exhausted if I slept less than six hours, but now I feel full of energy and have boundless vitality.

This is a good thing.

He now truly loves learning and believes that if everyone could cultivate immortality through learning like he does, they would also love learning.

Learning makes me happy!

Stepping out of the room, seeing Su Nianshan with slight dark circles under her eyes, I couldn't help but sigh—it's not that I'm afraid of top students having talent, it's that I'm afraid of top students working even harder than you.

I bet Su Nianshan studied very late yesterday, which is why she's so listless today.

Thinking of this, Gu Yun looked at Su Nianshan with even more admiration.

No wonder he's number one in his age group!

I will no longer secretly think that your poker face is an act!