VOL.02

"What’s wrong? Little sparrow, is it strange for me to read?" Montai Yi shouted at me somewhat discontentedly, and there was even a hint of sadness in his eyes. "Why do you give up just because others say you can’t? Won’t you strive to prove them wrong? The old woman also said I should be able to read; pigs can climb trees, but I am reading now!"

After much effort, the strange creature on Montai's nose was finally removed, and as a result, Montai became a red-nosed monster

For a moment, I was somewhat dazed, allowing my fingers to slide down Montai's hair, when suddenly a scream pierced the air beside me

"By the way, Xiao Ru, this jade Buddha..." I suddenly remembered that Xiao Ru's jade Buddha was still with me, so I prepared to take it off my neck to return it to her, "Such a precious item, it is still..."

"Montaiyi, what is this?" I studied this clip-like object carefully. Who would put such a thing on their nose?

"Hehe—heh heh—" Montai swayed over to me, a sly grin on his face as if he had succeeded in a scheme. "So, little sparrow, in gratitude for my hard work during this time, how about giving me a ... kiss!"

Little sparrow! Keep it up... Hoo hoo—hiss hiss—oh dear... Wuwuwu... Keep it up!

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I can hardly believe that Montai Yi is seriously holding a book titled "100 Days of English Short Story Training" and is reading it earnestly

Classmate Li Qinfeng, the king of mathematics in the grade, possesses a unique mental calculation method that allows him to perform calculations of 7-digit numbers within seven steps. Please accept this, Classmate Qiu Qiu!

In the days that followed, accompanied by Montai, I felt like a machine dedicated to studying, spending all my time at the desk learning and learning, except for sleeping. Even on the way to and from school, I carried a portable cassette player, reviewing key points related to my studies and competitions

Ah? Looking at the large pile of "100 Questions in High School Physics", "100 Days of Intensive Training in High School Mathematics", "Boost Your English from 59 to 95"...! ... My head suddenly felt like it had expanded a whole circle!

Ah—so painful! Little sparrow, quickly, quickly, quickly take the clip off, my nose!

Meng, Meng Taiyi?! I was so surprised that I almost reached out to touch his forehead to see if he had a fever. You must know that Meng Taiyi has never been one to read books!

Looking at Montai Yi in front of me, it seems that there are countless words surging to my lips, yet there are even more words that I do not know how to express. I can only stare at Montai Yi and nod vigorously.

"It hurts—so painful!" Montaichi jumped around like a frog, "Dead man Zhang Qizhen, how could you bring me so many prickly cacti! Just wait and see how I will teach you a lesson later... Hmph."

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"You finally made it!" Montai Yi was completely oblivious to the "gaze of the strangling arrows" around him, and in his excitement, he slapped his thigh and jumped up.

Hahaha! Well, actually... Montai stammered for a long time without being able to articulate a single sentence.

The nurse approached Xiaoru's bedside holding a thermometer, preparing to sit down and take her temperature. The ward suddenly became exceptionally quiet with the nurse's arrival

"Boss—" Zhang Qizhen's voice, piercing and powerful, shattered the tranquility of the library, causing those engrossed in their reading to look over in surprise

"Montaiyi, you... what happened to you?" After bidding farewell to Xiaoru, I inexplicably followed Montaiyi outside and suddenly noticed that his face was twitching incessantly... He looked very pained...

Hmm! I trembled as I took the cactus that Montaiyi handed over. It seems that only Montaiyi would consider giving a cactus as a gift!

This little sparrow... this is my greatest secret, Montaiyi!" Montaiyi scratched his head awkwardly, but instantly put on a smug expression, "In any case, you must accept this token of mine, and you will understand in the future! However, you must not let it die, do you remember that!"

Hey! Wait a moment! Please, have mercy! Just at the moment when the nurse was about to sit down, I only saw Montai pounce like a hungry tiger, lunging towards the chair

This is nothing! Montai smiled casually and shrugged, saying, "For me, the little sparrow's goal is my goal! When I see the little sparrow happy, that is when I feel happiness!"

"Looking for water?" I stared at Montai with wide eyes, puzzled.

Does it match well with the cactus? Is Montaichi praising me or criticizing me?

Seeing Xiao Ru's happy expression, I feel guilty for my indecisive thoughts from a few days ago. How could I have forgotten that Xiao Ru has always been supporting me

"Hehe, sister-in-law, Taichi is really good to you," Zhang Qizhen said to me with a smile, and then he stepped aside. At the entrance, more than ten people filed in, lining up in a row.

At this moment, the setting sun had already hidden behind the clouds at the horizon, and soft light poured in through the library window, tinting the classroom a rosy hue. I took a gentle breath, quietly watching him as he slept, feeling a wave of emotion followed by a pang of heartache.

"I apologize, but the patient needs to have their temperature taken!" A nurse pushing a cart suddenly entered the ward, interrupting Montai's words with a blank expression.

As he spoke, he suddenly pushed the tall pile of "book pillows" in front of him towards me.

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I looked at his nose, which was as red as a tomato, with a sense of pity, and for the first time, I completely agreed with his opinion

I ... ... my ... ... this is my gift! Montai's face twitched as he protected a white object in a very strange posture

Gift? I looked in confusion at the white object that Montai was shielding with his body, "Oh my god—"

Every day, actively doing everything, calling me to the library, helping me take notes on key knowledge, reading together...! ... In fact, it is really hard for him...! I sighed with mixed feelings, and my hand, which had reached out to wake him, gradually changed direction, finally gently resting on his hair...

A new day begins like this again

"Little sparrow, do you like it? Do you really like it?" Montai shouted excitedly, like a child who has received a reward, "I knew it, cacti and little sparrows go well together! Hahaha... Ouch, it hurts, it hurts... Why are there so many damn thorns!" In his excitement, he accidentally touched the thorns on his hand and began to scream in pain again

Hehe, little sparrow, I am afraid I might fall asleep... So I specifically had Zhang Qizhen bring this mini mouse trap, placing it on the table facing my face. This way, as soon as I fall asleep and my head leans towards the desk, my nose will get caught. See, just like this?..." Montai said while demonstrating for me, "As soon as you fall asleep, you will topple onto the desk and get caught, it hurts a lot, isn't it quite twisted!"

"Senior Taiyi, when you mentioned giving yourself to Senior Qiuqiu, were you referring to this pot of cactus?" Xiao Ru displayed an incredulous expression, wanting to laugh but refraining from doing so

I looked at Montaichi, who was full of fighting spirit in front of me, and my eyes suddenly became a bit moist. ... Why, Montaichi ... why do you force yourself to do so many things to support me. ... Even when I wanted to give up, you still persisted so much ...

"Little sparrow, what else..." Montai pretended to be mysterious and smiled at me, but his eyes kept glancing at his watch, muttering, "Damn it, why haven't they arrived yet..."

Give yourself to me? Cactus? I looked strangely at the hedgehog Montai in front of me, my mind beginning to spiral into confusion

Little Sparrow! Montai seemed to sense my gaze and suddenly turned to look at me, "I need to go find a few more bowls of water..."

"Sigh... fool..." Looking at Montai's sweet sleeping face like a child, I smiled slightly, feeling a sweet sensation spreading from the depths of my heart throughout my body

Thank you ... ... Thank you all ... ... Montaiyi, Xiaoru

Montai did not wait for me at the library as usual, but instead took me to the hospital to visit Xiao Ru

I don't know why, but I suddenly have a sense of foreboding

Finally—" Zhang Qizhen elongated his voice with great seriousness, waved his hand, and the elite students standing in a row shouted in unison with furrowed brows: "Congratulations to classmate Ma Qiuqiu on a successful exam, may you enjoy eternal blessings and live as long as the heavens! "

Ah

"Little Sparrow, are you not very moved?" Montai turned around suddenly with a smile, his eyes curved like crescent moons, looking at me as if he were basking in the "superb spring brilliance of the universe".

"Senior sister... don't worry... Xiaoru will also... work hard, the doctor said I... will be able to be discharged in a few days..." Xiaoru seemed unaware of my hesitation, excitedly lifting her smiling face, like a beautiful little flower in full bloom

Going to school, leaving school, library, returning home

In the end, I never expected it would turn out like this

Ah! Little Sparrow! You have arrived!" Just as I entered the library, before I even sat down, Montai was already looking at me with his round, gleaming eyes, proudly declaring, "Little Sparrow! From today onwards, we will officially get into the groove! Let's study hard together!"

The entire ward was filled with the cheerful laughter of the three of us, so loud...

Hearing the increasingly loud snoring beside me, along with the intensifying "rain of gazes" from all around, I felt embarrassed to reach out and try to wake him up, but then I heard Montai Yi let out a soft murmur.

"No... don't... Senior, just leave it with you for now... until it blesses you... to win the championship..." Xiao Ru quickly waved her hand, as if suddenly remembering something, she turned her head to look at Montai Yi, who had been standing opposite me, grinning and laughing heartily, "By the way, Senior Tai Yi, didn't you say you had... a gift to give to Senior Qiu Qiu?"

Classmate Wang is desperately seeking guidance on English shorthand, akin to a craniotomy for enlightenment, with a photographic memory. Please provide insights on the mnemonic techniques and secrets!

"What are you daydreaming about, little sparrow! Hurry up and review!" Montaiyi reached out and tapped my head, his voice suddenly becoming much deeper, "Trust me, as long as we work hard, those people will definitely look at us with new eyes!"

As I looked at the Montai in front of me, and at Xiao Ru who had been holding back her laughter, a strange warmth suddenly welled up in my heart; it turned out that so many people had been supporting me all along

Everyone's gaze was focused on Montai, who had made the sound. I quickly withdrew my hand and watched as Montai suddenly raised his head, and I displayed an even more terrified expression

Do it! Nothing is impossible as long as you put in the effort

The grand vision of achieving great ambitions through the metaphor of hanging from a beam and piercing the bones

A grand vision shared among classmates through reading together

My goodness! ... What is that black thing on his face ... ...

Watching Montai seriously flipping through thick reference books, I could only feel my brain spinning in dizziness. Does he really understand them? ... Why do I feel that the two large characters "Keep it up" on the bandage on his forehead are getting bigger and bigger...

"Montai Yi, are you going to give me a gift?" I turned to look at Montai Yi. Upon hearing Xiaoru's words, his face suddenly flushed, yet he revealed a somewhat proud expression. What is Montai Yi feeling proud about? Could it be that he has developed new thoughts regarding what I said yesterday?

The radiant smile on Xiaoru's face in the hospital bed indicated that she was recovering well. Upon seeing me, she excitedly grasped my hand and said, "Senior... how wonderful! Although I wasn't there in person, I can imagine the scene at that time! Ahem... once I am discharged, I will definitely come to the venue to cheer for you!"

What is meant to come will always come

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift

The Grand Vision of the Hundred Sons Paying Tribute

"You ... ... you ... ..." I was so astonished that I couldn't even close my mouth, just staring at him foolishly, unable to utter a single word. Is this really the Montai I know ... ? The Montai who gets a headache just from reading and rushes to the bathroom when reading English, actually memorized more than ten English sentences in one night ... ...

Watching the figures flashing before me, along with the continuous "contributions" piling up on my desk in the form of "exclusive techniques" and "mental methods," I feel as though I have become a turtle beneath Wuzhishan, my back growing heavier and heavier.

Ah, I watched as Montai awkwardly pouted his lips and leaned towards my face, so frightened that I pushed him away and ran towards Xiaoru, while Montai opened his arms and chased after me.

The grand vision moves the heavens and the earth.

Immediately after, the nurse was knocked aside, and a heart-wrenching scream echoed through the ward: "Ahhh! My hand!"

Young man! Are you out of your mind?! The nurse, startled by Montaiyi, finally regained her composure with great difficulty, awkwardly adjusting her hat that had been knocked askew by Montaiyi's collision. "Go on, go on, visiting hours are over, hurry back!"

Classmate Jiang Nuli, your article flows like the endless river, yet the great river suddenly loses its torrent. Please allow Classmate Ma to appreciate the techniques and principles within!

Indeed, it is truly bizarre

A gasp escaped my lips. The white paper box had been punctured, and countless steel spikes had sprouted from it like a hedgehog. Even more terrifying was that these steel spikes were now densely covering Montai's hand, which had instantly transformed into a gigantic bear paw! ... ! That hand... ... ! That bear paw was trembling incessantly! ! Moreover, there were even a few small spikes embedded in his face!! That hand... ... ! That bear paw was trembling incessantly! ! Furthermore, there were even a few small spikes embedded in his face!

The speed of light in a vacuum is ... ...

Finally, there is only one day left until the exam

Indeed, little sparrow, Montai suddenly closed his eyes, as if the air around him was filled with the scent of spring grass, longing infinitely with deep affection, "If we place a few more bowls of water in the middle of the desk, we will be the romantic version of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai..."

Montai Yi, I ... ...

Cactus—gift—Is he really going to give me a cactus

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