Section 3

"Oh dear, why do you always retort whenever I say something?" Xia Xiaoju stamped her foot, "Go challenge Old Lady Yin!"

Then what about you, why doesn't she mention you

An utterly ordinary notebook, with the word "Chemistry" flamboyantly inscribed on the cover, beneath which is his name, written countless times, with vigorous strokes and spacious spacing. Upon opening it, one finds beautiful running script. The writing reflects the person; Xia Xiaoju is extremely casual, and while the regular script still shows some semblance of the individual, when she writes quickly, it all turns into her own invented cursive, completely lacking the fluidity of flowing water. At this moment, seeing Cheng Lang's signature, she is captivated. She places a blank sheet of paper over the notebook and repeatedly traces Cheng Lang's name. The writing reflects the person; Xia Xiaoju is extremely casual, and while the regular script still shows some semblance of the individual, when she writes quickly, it all turns into her own invented cursive, completely lacking the fluidity of flowing water. At this moment, seeing Cheng Lang's signature, she is captivated. She places a blank sheet of paper over the notebook and repeatedly traces Cheng Lang's name. The next day, when she shows it to Jue Tao, she can't help but exclaim: "Wow, you love-struck person, your writing of someone else's name is even more beautiful than your own."

"Oh my God," Le Tao exclaimed with a smile as he jumped up, "the cloze test is a lifesaver, your Xia Xiaoju is going to kill someone to keep it a secret!"

As the final exams approach, Xia Xiaoju encounters Cheng Lang in the corridor and gathers her courage to ask him to lend her his chemistry notes: "I heard that your teacher is the one setting the questions this time."

I can make it; I usually do not look at my notes while reviewing

There are certainly many mistakes in it. Cheng Lang took out a notebook from his backpack, wondering if it would mislead the students.

His current hairstyle does not look good; changing it would be better

Jue Tao smiled: "It seems that you are already quite familiar with each other"

I still wear skinny jeans, am I not a good person either

Xia Xiaoju lacked the courage; she merely reached out to take the notebook

I will return it to you tomorrow, is that enough time

Then I also like to look at handsome men

During the sports meeting, I felt that he had a very good impression of you. Why did you suddenly lose heart?

Oh?

Jue Tao urgently asked: "How do you respond?"

Can I sell you? Before I could even speak, she said, what’s so good about that boy? His head is big

"You have been caught in the act." Xia Xiaoju picked up her backpack, "Old Lady Yin has already begun to suspect that lame man. I mentioned before that it is normal for him to skip the physical exercises due to his limp, so you should not be guarding him during the exercises. It is too easy to be discovered. Just now, she even asked me if you have a good relationship with boys from other classes."

I remember it being quite chaotic. Cheng Lang said, "How about I lend you a girl's book?"

Lower your voice! Xia Xiaoju saw a boy from the same grade passing by and quickly went to cover Le Tao's mouth

"Ha, it seems you know him quite well." Xia Xiaoju looked around the playground, "Hey, don't say I didn't warn you, this person is really quite slick. Just now, Old Lady Yin said that he probably doesn't even know you like him; otherwise, with just one glance, he would have drawn you in. Looking at your current behavior, I think the old saying holds true: the older the ginger, the spicier it is; she has hit the nail on the head."

She felt somewhat melancholic, as the days of seeing Cheng Lang came to an end along with the sports meet. Jia Letao and Huang Jun became increasingly familiar with each other, which led to Xia Xiaoju being called in for a talk by the homeroom teacher once again. It seemed that Old Lady Yin never worried that such frequent inquiries would stir her youthful emotions. Xia Xiaoju was unsure whether she was being made an example of, or if she simply had a perpetually youthful, cheerful face.

Xia Xiaoju imitated her, blowing her bangs: "I am not as exaggerated as you portray me."

He said that wearing skinny jeans indicates that one is not a good person

He said that when he looks at others, his gaze flickers, always fixating on beautiful girls

I certainly do not feel that way; after so many days, this is the only time I have spoken.

Ha, that is because Old Lady Yin has not discovered that you run to borrow books from other classes before every biology lesson, claiming that your own book is lost and that you do not plan to buy a new one before the final exams.

"It's a question bank, as thick as a brick," he pointed to his backpack, "If you finish all these inside, do you still need to look at the notes?"

That would be too much trouble for you, I just want to see the main points roughly

Xia Xiaoju, feeling quite pleased with herself, took out Cheng Lang's notebook and shook it.

She does not understand solid geometry, am I not justified in my discontent!

At this moment, and at another moment. Xia Xiaoju sighed, feeling that there was no longer a reason to mix together with grandiose pretenses, and that even saying one more word would be without justification

On the occasion of Xia Xiaoju's birthday, Jue Letao presented her with a card rich in biological themes, which read: "The most intelligent, adorable, lively, and passionate classmate Xia Xiaoju, activate all the romantic cells in your body, and be as tenacious as an octopus. Even if the 'cloze test' has as many legs as a centipede, it won't escape!"