Chapter 2

Jiang Lin's expression was indifferent

The pace of the college entrance examination is rapid; as the winter vacation approaches, the teacher has hung a countdown calendar on the classroom wall

The Great Lake is displeased, "If you are a man, speak clearly and decisively"

She wrote this function on a pure white card and then wrapped it in a small, elegant gift box

He utterly disdainfully ignored her, his gaze towards her was extremely mocking

Zhao Fengqing looked up.

After school, I waited in front of his classroom door, but I did not see him

The last two classes of underperforming students mostly come from relatively affluent families, many of whom hold the belief that since they cannot get into A-tier schools, they might as well spend money to attend B-tier schools. However, once the calendar was posted, they also began to feel anxious

However, upon seeing the report card, Zhao's father was instantly engulfed in darkness, filled with despair. Zhao's father was prepared; regardless of how Zhao Fengqing performed, he would spend money to ensure she completed her university education. Otherwise, at such a young age without a degree, she would struggle to establish herself in society.

Dahu and Raozi were calling out while drinking, and a few others were laughing and joking.

Zhao Fengqing's gaze followed his figure until he turned behind the pillar

Zhao Fengqing glanced at Yuan Zhao. She was not wearing glasses. The distance between her and him exceeded her visual range, but she caught sight of something protruding from his desk drawer.

Therefore, I merely glanced at it. Zhao Fengqing withdrew his gaze

Zhao Fengqing remained calm after glancing at her score. She had no expectations regarding attending university.

However, it is unclear whether it is Jiang Xin's truly captivating aura or Zhao Fengqing's sudden improvement in vision, but despite the obstruction from Jiang Fuli, Zhao Fengqing still managed to meet Jiang Xin

She only remembers that Jiang Lin is the first

Zhao Fengqing squinted her eyes, unable to see their faces clearly. She pulled open her backpack, and by the time she found her glasses to put on, the man and woman had already passed by.

In mid-December, it is Jiang Fuli's birthday. She enjoys lively gatherings and invites her friends to celebrate at a newly opened Cantonese restaurant. The food is not particularly exceptional, but it is suitable for the spending level of students.

Jiang Lin also stubbornly refused to accept it

However, they overlooked the extent of Zhao Fengqing's shamelessness; she was completely indifferent to those strange gazes and stubbornly insisted on giving away the gift

"How would I know?" Zhao Fengqing took off her glasses and leaned back on the desk again. Her gaze remained fixed on the corridor.

After that day, Zhao Fengqing inquired about Jiang Xin's birthday

Zhao Fengqing lifted his eyelids, "Hmm?"

Jiang Fuli has always been generous, so it is natural that she is treating for this meal

In such a stifling and urgent atmosphere, the winter vacation has arrived

"Go ahead." Zhao Fengqing said to Jiang Fuli, "My mom is playing mahjong with a few friends tonight, so she won't be back early." With Zhao's father on a business trip out of the province, he had even less control over her.

The students passing by displayed great interest in this scene, and a few who knew that Zhao Fengqing was pursuing Shi whispered among themselves

Jiang Fuli pulled Zhao Fengqing to wait outside, and seeing that Da Hu and Yuan Zhao were communicating endlessly, Jiang Fuli shouted, "If you don't want to go, then don't go. It's wasting our time"

A few from their class, along with some from the neighboring class, are preparing to head towards the bar street.

Ah, I missed the birthday, then Merry Christmas

Jiang Lin's eyes grew even colder

Although Zhao Fengqing has been pursuing Jiang Lin for more than four months, she has not had a single conversation with him

When leaving, Yuan Zhao from the neighboring class hesitated and declined.

In the end, he threw it into the trash can

Zhao Fengqing is approximately in the bottom twenty or so

Jiang Jin is not here

There are countless girls who admire Jiang Lin. However, he maintains a cool demeanor all day long, revealing not a hint of vulnerability. Even Zhao Fengqing, this stunning beauty who remains unattainable, makes other girls hesitate and refrain from taking any rash actions.

The next day, it was still the same

Outside, outside," Jiang Fuli said softly

The big lake is displaying its curves, "Sister Li, are you going out to have fun tonight?"

As Christmas approached, she suddenly had an idea

As soon as the teacher announced the end of class, the classroom erupted in cheers

The Jiang Lin that she likes

She is grateful that there is still time to prepare. However, she is still uncertain about the gift. She has given everything before and cannot think of a new idea at the moment

During high school, the regulation on early romantic relationships was quite strict, and she found it inappropriate to directly place the gift on his desk

The students watched as the calendar turned day by day, feeling both anxious and hopeful. Anxious about the pressure of the exam, hopeful for its conclusion

Jiang Fuli looked on, feeling a sense of ease. Just as her mood reached its peak of comfort, she suddenly caught sight of a figure that displeased her

Jiang Fuli watched Zhao Fengqing's actions and poked again, "Isn't that woman desperately pursuing Dahu?"

Zhao Fengqing smiled brightly, "Yuan Zao understands you better; he sent gold."

Yuan Zao, upon being scolded by Jiang Fuli, replied, "I will rush over as soon as I finish my business." He then threw a punch towards the lake, saying, "You keep some wine to compete with me."

Jiang Fuli also let out a big yawn from behind and sighed softly. She wiped the corner of her eye and inadvertently caught sight of a figure in the corridor outside the window. Then she quickly poked Zhao Fengqing's back in front of her.

The name of the second place, Zhao Fengqing, was glanced at casually and then forgotten.

After Jiang Lin entered, he did not glance sideways and did not pay attention to the men and women at this table

However, Jiang Fuli did not concern herself with the price. She laughed heartily as she took the book, giving Zhao Fengqing a big hug, "You still understand me, Qing'er." She had watched the movie "Rolling Red Dust" last week and was just thinking of finding the original work when, unexpectedly, the gift arrived.

She went to the bulletin board and stared at Jiang Lin's name for quite a while. Seeing his name at the top, she surprisingly felt a sense of pride

As Jiang Lin pushed the door open and entered, a gust of wind swept in from outside, lifting the hem of his garment. He was handsome, and the scenery was beautiful

Just when the two were at a standstill, Jiang Lin's male classmate came out to mediate the situation. The male classmate had often given Zhao Fengqing many gifts, so he naturally helped Jiang Lin accept them. Perhaps this would end up in his pocket as well. After taking the gifts from Zhao Fengqing, the male classmate handed them over to Jiang Lin

The senior year students have their vacation quite late, with only a few days left until the Spring Festival. The teacher still sternly advises the students not to forget to take time to review during the break

The male student initially thought it was a practical item, but to his surprise, after unboxing it, he was left puzzled for a long time

Well, there is no doubt about Qing'er from her family having an exceptional eye for things

When Zhao Fengqing went to deliver the gift, Jiang Lin was not in the classroom

This gift was indeed thrown by Jiang Lin to that male classmate

Dahu jumped off the desk, laughing exaggeratedly, "The beautiful ladies are out, and drinks are on discount again"

At this moment, there is no one there

"What a terrible voice, shouting loudly." Jiang Fuli frowned

Jiang Fuli intended to obstruct Zhao Fengqing's line of sight towards the entrance

Seeing this, Jiang Fuli took Zhao Fengqing's arm and said, "Today I am the most important, so you must not prioritize romance over friendship."

He looked at her coldly, wanting to bypass her

I have something to attend to shortly" Yuan Zao hesitated to speak further

Zhao Fengqing smiled slightly with a curve of his lips

He is a male classmate from their school. A top-performing academic achiever.

Jiang Fuli shot him a disdainful glance, then turned to Zhao Fengqing with a smile, "Qing'er, are we going? Let's go drink until we are not sober enough to return."

After two consecutive classes, she went to Class 2

December 24. Christmas Eve

This problem was not conceived by Zhao Fengqing; rather, she unexpectedly discovered that the solutions to two parabolas, when combined, formed a heart shape while flipping through the answers of an exercise book.

That is the college entrance examination. Twelve years of hard study, a single move determines the outcome. No matter how absurdly one spends the days, there will always be some pressure

Zhao Fengqing's smile remained undiminished as she continued to extend the gift box

In a fit of excitement, Dahu stepped onto the desk, shouting, "It's vacation time! Vacation!" His exuberant demeanor was completely at odds with his second-to-last place score.

In the eyes of many, the pursuit of Jiang Lin is seen as a failure on her part. So what? The fact is that she liked him first. Therefore, she lost the opportunity, and there is no one to blame for that

"Maintain your composure, maintain your composure!" Jiang Fuli felt sorry for Zhao Fengqing, who had pursued for so long without receiving any response. "Even if you are infatuated in your heart, you must create some distance on the surface. Otherwise, he might think that you are utterly dependent on him."

Jiang Lin despised her

On the day Zhao Fengqing presented the gift, Jiang Xin's birthday had already passed. She saw him in the corridor on the second floor of the teaching building, and immediately approached him, smiling as she handed over the gift box

The birthday gift is quite simple. It is a mathematical function, specifically designed for top students

Yuan Zao smiled faintly beside him

Even if Jiang Fuli is displeased with Jiang Jin, she cannot help but acknowledge that this demeanor is truly eye-catching

In the final examination, Jiang Lin ranked first. The second place was taken by his classmate Qin Xiao.

Zhao Fengqing smiled and did not respond

Zhao Fengqing was beaming with a smile

Zhao Fengqing selected a book for Jiang Fuli as a birthday gift, San Mao's "The Rolling Red Dust"

The various gifts that Zhao Fengqing previously sent to Jiang Xin were each more valuable than this book

Jiang Lin was walking with a girl, holding a large stack of textbooks. Their pace was somewhat slow, and the distance between them was very close

"Vulgar," Jiang Fuli muttered, yet she clutched the gold pendant tightly in her hand

"Cut it out." The big lake grinned, "With your drinking capacity, I could finish off the whole venue and still beat you."

Her name is Jiang Xin

Jiang Fuli glanced at him from the corner of her eye, and her expression immediately revealed her displeasure. In her heart, Zhao Fengqing was an unparalleled beauty, and it was only because Jiang was blind that he could overlook her.

Zhao Fengqing was half-lying down, dozing off, as the teacher's voice resembled a vague lullaby, causing her eyelids to droop incessantly

Jiang Lin has yet to give her a proper glance; she cannot predict how long she will endure. In any case, she will do as she pleases, as she has always been so casual to the point of being reckless

With just a glance, she recognized him. Considering the date of today, she inadvertently remembered Jiang Lin's birthday.

Zhao Fengqing stopped him, "Happy Birthday, Jiang."

She wonders if Jiang Lin will feel surprised upon receiving this unique gift