Chapter 9, a pair behind.
As two individuals walked out of the school side by side, their middle school homeroom teacher, Mr. Zhou, was discussing something with a school leader at the entrance. Mr. Zhou had just graduated from a normal university and had less than three years of teaching experience. It was said that after being assigned to several schools, he was ultimately transferred to the Third Middle School. He was finally assigned to Su Can's class, becoming the English homeroom teacher. With a quick temper, he had dealt with several unruly students in the class, which directly led to those students, when they later became delinquents in society, recalling Mr. Zhou with a sense of deep respect.
Tang Wu, holding in her hand a stack of love letters that she neither wanted to throw away nor keep, couldn't help but secretly blame Su Can in her heart. Just moments ago, when the last day of school was announced, her close girlfriends all knew that she intended to lend her exam papers to Su Can for photocopying. Moreover, since it was the last day before the holiday, each of the girls had their own plans, so they did not accompany Tang Wu.
Tang Wu was taken aback; her instinctive thought was how she would meet Su Can again at City No. 1 High School
"Hmm, I understand." Su Can smiled at Tang Wu.
Returning home so early is pointless; I'm not in a hurry to go back for a meal. Let's go, I will accompany you back to take a look.
Strolling through this campus from eleven years ago, the familiar places come vividly to mind. The playground is still overgrown with weeds, but it has undergone significant changes in the following years. A larger space has been created here, with cement laid on the ground and basketball hoops erected. The jogging track has also been paved with cinder, marked with clearly defined white lines. Later, flower beds were added, replacing the uneven patches of horse tail grass that once dominated the area.
Tang Wu felt a tinge of sadness; she knew that the naive Su Can had yet to realize that she would not be appearing at Third High School in the next academic year. They were two types of people who would be separated by the watershed of high school, destined for different paths in life
Seeing her bright eyes, the young Tang Wu from eleven years ago, after feeling the kind heart beneath her usually indifferent exterior, Su Can understood that it would be difficult for him to accept the fact that she would encounter a tragic love affair ten years later
Since he has returned, it signifies that he cannot live this life in vain; he must change the course of his destiny
Upon reaching a fork in the road where the two routes diverged, at a time when there were no high-tech pedestrian traffic lights, Su Can crossed the street with Tang Wu and then waved goodbye.
Su Can was taken aback, as it turned out that Tang Wu had heard about his earlier incident of verifying answers with Dong Qingyun and mistakenly believed that he had deliberately used this method to show off. After all, a 93% accuracy rate was something even she, Tang Wu, found unlikely. While her accuracy might be high, she had completed that set of exam papers the night before, and even she could not finish all those exercises in the few hours from dinner to bedtime. To expect Su Can to do so was nothing short of a fantasy. After all, a 93% accuracy rate was something even she, Tang Wu, found unlikely. While her accuracy might be high, she had completed that set of exam papers the night before, and even she could not finish all those exercises in the few hours from dinner to bedtime. To expect Su Can to do so was nothing short of a fantasy.
I apologize for keeping you waiting for so long; this thing is too heavy. It seems that the burdens I carried during my three years in middle school have all come together today! Su Can naturally recalled the knowledge points he had missed during his middle school years, which he needed to master in just these two short days, and the difficulty was no joke
The examination papers of each subject were handed out one by one from Tang Wu's hands
The two had no choice but to nod and greet Xiao Zhou, without interrupting his conversation with the vice principal
Seeing Su Can's expression, Tang Wu continued with a feigned ease, "Are you going home? It's alright."
Seeing the two of them walking side by side out of the school, Xiao Zhou was momentarily taken aback, and even Xiao Tang felt a sense of discomfort. After all, with graduation approaching, it was rather unusual for her and Su Can to be seen leaving the school together after classes. It was hard to avoid any assumptions that might arise from their teachers, and it was certainly not a good time to explain the situation.
The aroma of snacks wafted from a food stall outside the copy shop, while clouds edged in gold quietly hovered in the air. After completing the copying, Tang Wu, who theoretically had no further connection with Su Can, walked out the door alongside him. She turned back to glance at the school's outer wall, a rare hint of reluctance showing between her brows. She looked at Su Can and said, "I want to go back inside the school for a look. Perhaps after today, such opportunities will be fewer."
Tang Wu's face was flushed. Just a moment ago, when she was standing here, several boys had boldly confessed their feelings, only to be gently rejected by Tang Wu in the end, leaving in a dejected manner.
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Tang Wu cast a slightly puzzled glance at Su Can, realizing that the situation was not quite what she had expected. She merely felt that waiting for a boy in such an unprecedented manner was somewhat ambiguous, not to mention that if Su Can were to see her, it would inevitably evoke a sense of proud vanity in him, which would make her feel rather uncomfortable.
Tang Wu stood at the entrance of the school, resembling a delicate and pure lotus. Today, she wore a pristine white T-shirt that accentuated her sixteen-year-old figure to perfection. Many passing ninth graders gazed at this school beauty from the junior high department, reflecting on the impending graduation and the paths they would soon take in different directions. A sense of unspoken regret stirred in many hearts, evoking a bittersweet pain.
Su Can certainly understands Xiao Tang Wu's feelings at this moment. Her grades have long surpassed the admission standards of No. 1 High School, not to mention that there were special privileges at that time. If you were an outstanding student, No. 1 High School would unconditionally admit you, even waiving all tuition and miscellaneous fees. Tang Wu is clearly one of those key students receiving special attention. She knows she will be leaving this school, yet she still feels reluctant to part with the three years spent in junior high, using this way to alleviate her sense of loss.
For Su Can at this stage, the fluctuations of stocks, the trends of the times, and the business opportunities in the information industry are all rather unrealistic. None of these can compare to the exam papers he holds in his hands at this moment, which feel like a firm grip on his own future destiny
"Today you showed Dong Qingyun the answers to yesterday's exercises, I heard about it... If you want to earn others' respect, there's no need to do it this way..." After glancing at Su Can, Tang Wu realized that her words had not hurt him, and she then said with relief, "Your score is just a bit below the admission line for the third middle school, but if you maintain this level of diligence in your studies, I believe you can definitely catch up."
Just as he was leaving the school gate, Su Can clearly saw Xiao Zhou giving him a thumbs up. This teacher, who was usually so strict that he could almost be equated with a tyrant, at this moment seemed to bear a striking resemblance to his lewd colleagues from eleven years later.
The treasure of our class, the class leader Tang Wu, how come I never noticed it before? It turns out that she and that inconspicuous guy Su Can are actually a couple behind the scenes!
Tang Wubing is exceptionally intelligent and observant, able to see through many matters. However, her indifferent exterior makes it difficult for her to express what she truly feels.
Tang Wu was momentarily taken aback. She perceived a unique aura in Su Can's gaze and demeanor, as if another soul resided deep within him. His smile was radiant and clear, prompting her to involuntarily turn her head away. She wondered what was happening to her, why she suddenly recalled the presence of this boy in her life over the past three years while he was photocopying exercises, evoking a sense of reluctance towards school and everything associated with it. And now, why did her heart inexplicably skip a beat
Hmm
On a patch of sloped lawn, Tang Wu unexpectedly sat down on the spot. Su Can felt a great sense of novelty at her unusual behavior and sat down beside her. The wind blew gently, and grass fluff danced between them, creating a serene scene reminiscent of a tranquil illustration.
Su Can secretly made up his mind
"Are you here?" Although Tang Wu felt dissatisfied with Su Can, she never expressed it outwardly. She merely frowned slightly, and there was something somewhat amusing about Su Can's appearance.
Yet the myriad emotions stirring within Teacher Xiao Zhou were beyond Su Can's comprehension
"Which one?" Su Can was puzzled
Now, recalling these moments and looking at the present, Su Can was overwhelmed by an indescribable emotion, especially when he had Tang Wu by his side.
In my impression, Teacher Zhou had taught a class of junior high school students afterwards, and later became known for her strict methods. By 2009, she had already become the principal of a middle school in Xiahai City, and her career was flourishing.
Su Can looked at Tang Wu with some surprise, trying hard to recall whether Tang Wu had walked around the school on the day after school before the high school entrance examination. However, no matter how he searched his memory, he could not find such a recollection. Yet, the fact that he, known for his cold demeanor as the class monitor, was showing even a hint of reluctance at that moment was enough to astonish Su Can.
This week, everyone passing by who knows Tang Wu is staring at her with their mouths agape. This glacier beauty, who gained fame during her three years in middle school, is indeed a girl of school flower status. Just moments ago, no one knew what she was doing standing at the school gate, and even those who had confessed their feelings left in disappointment after being rejected. Who would have thought she was actually waiting for a boy
Upon randomly catching sight of Su Can's clear eyes, which smiled at her without a hint of impurity, Tang Wu still pouted her small lips slightly and nodded her head
The defeated are countless, and the most direct contribution is to deter more people, especially those young men who know that if they do not confess before graduation, they will miss their chance. In the end, they still held back the love letters in their hands, passing by Tang Wu without expressing their feelings. In their future lives, these moments may become lifelong regrets for some, or perhaps they will be fond memories that bring a smile when recalled.
There is a flawed corner at the wall, where countless students once jumped out to skip class. Su Can also had an experience there; behind it was a small fish pond. He threw his backpack over the wall and only discovered this secret when he climbed up.
Su Can felt that he had just accomplished a grand feat that he had dreamed of since his middle school days, yet had never managed to achieve.
Su Can, in fact, you are quite intelligent. If you put in a little more effort, you will definitely achieve excellent results. You do not need to be that way
However, as a result, it appeared even less like a matter of importance. Just when Tang Wuxin was feeling a hint of resentment, Su Can finally appeared, panting and carrying a rather heavy backpack.
When Su Can appeared, there was a hint of apology in his gaze, and the emphasis in his tone revealed that his thoughts were entirely focused on the review materials, completely contrary to the situations that Tang Wu had anticipated, which inevitably caused her to reassess Su Can.
Then, see you next semester
After scanning at the typing and copying shop, a dozen printed exam papers from various subjects along with the reference answers were handed to Su Can.
Walking together with class monitor Tang Wu on campus. However, it is unfortunate that Su Can is no longer the sixteen-year-old boy he once was, at least not in terms of his psychological age. Although Tang Wu had already possessed exceptional beauty and grace at the age of sixteen, it still did not reach the level that would make Su Can's face flush and his heart race, as was typical for a normal middle school boy's emotional turbulence at that time.
Seeing Su Can organizing his books at his seat, Tang Wu felt that waiting for him in the classroom was somewhat out of the ordinary. To be honest, she had never waited for any boy like this before, so she simply decided to walk slowly while waiting. By the time she reached the entrance, Su Can still had not come out, which left Tang Wu standing at the entrance. As the class monitor, she had made a promise, and if she just left like this, she wouldn't be able to do it.