Chapter 2, Li Nan

Li Nan finally showed a look of shame

On a summer morning, a thin layer of mist envelops the surroundings, and the sky is not yet very bright. The cool air carries a faint fragrance of locust flowers, and Zhou Li is already on the way to school

The two girls at the front desk have poor academic performance, yet they are the two brightest flowers in the class. Early in the morning, they are very lively, making a lot of noise.

The classroom fell silent as the students observed the expression on the homeroom teacher's face and the math teacher's look that seemed ready to enjoy the spectacle. Some students, aware that they had not performed well, braced themselves for a reprimand

What is the matter with you?

Not long after the class began, the homeroom teacher appeared outside the classroom, cheerfully greeting the math teacher who was playing on his phone, and then walked directly in. Before even reaching the podium, the teacher's expression quickly turned serious.

The math teacher beside me no longer even wants to read novels, grinning like a fool.

The homeroom teacher, Mama Zhao, exclaimed sternly: "Last time you ranked eighteenth in the class, and this time you ranked thirty-fifth! Explain to me, what is going on with you!"

You are the one ... ...

Li Nan pondered for a moment, feeling somewhat uncertain even about himself: "Bad luck?"

Zhou Li took a book and placed it on the desk, then began to observe his classmates in the classroom

The homeroom teacher began to call out names for criticism. Initially, a few individuals only spoke briefly, but as the list progressed, the duration of the reprimands increased significantly. It was evident that she had arranged the order deliberately

This caused him considerable distress, along with a sense of inexplicable melancholy

Who can tell me the reason

"You will drive me to death sooner or later!" Mother Zhao glared at her, "I told you to learn more from Zhou Li, look how stable he is! What are you doing all day long? Do you even realize what you're doing? There's only one month left until the college entrance examination, do you know that? Do you want me to move you to a special position so that you can calm down?"

Zhou Li also turned around and replied.

"What nonsense class! Do you still want to finish the class? Do you still want to go to university?"

Anyway, I just like drinking Zhi You

Normal people all know that Youbei tastes better right

The noise in the classroom is quite loud

"Fart! Did you also rely on luck during the college entrance examination?"

You are the only one in the entire class with such a large fluctuation

The last class of the afternoon

She placed the form she was holding on the lectern, and the mathematics teacher immediately leaned over, his eyebrows raised with his mood.

Good morning, Zhou Li

Students in their final year of high school can only leave the school after evening self-study sessions, starting from the moment they enter in the morning. The security guards at the school gate conduct checks, and this becomes even stricter as the college entrance examination approaches. This measure is implemented to prevent students from being tempted by the numerous snack stalls at the school gate, as even a minor case of food poisoning during this period can have significant repercussions.

You still go back to eat! How are you going to explain your grades to your parents? Are you going to tell your dad at the dinner table that you ranked thirty-fifth? How many people are there in total in the class? Huh? How are you going to explain that to him?

Good morning

Before long, people gradually gathered together

Li Nan, stand up for me

He was somewhat distracted, reading for a while but not absorbing much. For some reason, the words of that young man from the day before kept echoing in his mind, surfacing from time to time.

On the road, there were quite a few students dressed in the same school uniform whizzing by on electric bikes or bicycles, some of whom were classmates that would turn their heads to greet him, to which Zhou Li would respond with a smile. As he approached the school gate, his steps quietly became more cautious. He took a glance through the retractable gate into the school before quickening his pace to enter, heading straight towards the classroom

The food in the cafeteria is passable, of course, it cannot be compared to Aunt Jiang's cooking, but the nutrition is not an issue. After the meal, Zhou Li noticed 'that person' wandering aimlessly on the playground. He did not want to attract his attention, so he stayed in the cafeteria waiting for him to leave

A day during the final month of preparation for the college entrance examination is quite monotonous, as students continuously work through practice questions, completing one paper after another, and then waiting for the teacher to provide feedback. Alternatively, they may engage in self-study, with the teacher at the podium addressing the students lined up to ask questions. For the diligent students striving to excel, such days are difficult to endure, yet if they allow their minds to wander, the time seems to pass swiftly

Sitting in his seat, Zhou Li glanced at the clock; there were still twenty minutes until the morning study session began, yet two-thirds of the students had already arrived.

Before leaving, she also greeted Zhou Li, saying: "I am leaving!"

I told my mother that I ranked fifteenth

She has sat in that position, which is quite embarrassing, and during class, it is difficult to find someone to talk to, plus there is a lot of dust.

I have long told you that stability is essential, when will you be able to correct this flaw

He could not help but turn his head, his gaze directed upwards

Someone shared where they went to have fun yesterday, or what hidden delicious food they discovered on a certain street.

A reprimand lasting at least five minutes is equivalent to the total of the previous ten classmates, but Li Nan does not mind; he is only seriously staring at Zhao's mother's face, contemplating what delicious food there will be tonight

Li Nan, however, was in an exceptionally good mood. Those who did not know her might have thought she had just received a compliment, as she hummed a tune in a random melody that she herself was unaware of: "Going home for dinner, going home for dinner..."

Of course, it was the last month, and Mother Zhao could not possibly arrange a special position for her. After scolding her for half a day, it was estimated that she had not absorbed a single word. It was not until she caught a glimpse of the math teacher putting away his phone and quietly slipping out to have lunch that she waved her hand and angrily left the classroom

As Zhao's mother was feeling parched and took a moment to swallow, she kindly reminded, "Zhao Ma, class is about to end..."

Puff! The mathematics teacher could no longer hold it in

Immediately, he also carried the bowl out of the classroom, one heading towards the cafeteria, while the other made a beeline for the bicycle parking area

Zhou Li did not want to jostle with others, so he slowed down his pace

The ahoge has stopped swaying

Many people did not receive the scores they were supposed to obtain

Zhou Li felt that he had wasted the day, and by the afternoon, he was quite guilty. He wanted to make one more effort, believing that every little bit counted.

The ten-minute lecture left many people silent and withdrawn, hiding their faces behind the books on the table.

Some people complain that the holiday is too short

Think

If it runs any slower at this point in time, I estimate that the only option left would be to order takeout from the dog hole

With your capabilities, what a joke it is to even think about taking an exam

You little rascal! Mother Zhao looked at her expression, which was as if she were a dead pig not afraid of boiling water, and was instantly infuriated, almost pulling the girl by her ears to circle the classroom three times.

The tuft of hair next to Zhou Li quickly rose, revealing a tall figure standing up

Another scolding delivered with a clear rhythm

A group of us teachers worked overtime last night to grade the papers, but the results made me particularly angry

Some boarding students bring thin rice porridge from the cafeteria to eat in the classroom. They often gather in groups of three to five, taking out their collectively sourced dishes such as rice, leftover meat, cowpeas, and mushroom sauce, which are perfect accompaniments for their meal. While eating, they chat and laugh, transforming a bowl of porridge into a delightful feast

However, Brother Nan has his own methods

Li Nan listened attentively, with a heart eager to return home

The scent is also very complex

Zhou Li placed several papers on the desk for the group leader to collect later. Just a few seconds before the bell rang, his deskmate arrived

Approximately half of the students have consciously begun to study on their own, while some students are still chatting and playing around

Zhou Li nodded and said: "Goodbye, Brother Nan"

... ...

Dusk has arrived, and it is breathtakingly beautiful

The holiday lasted only a meager one day. Zhou Li sat downstairs in the community, read a book, and just like that, it was over

As the scolding came to an end, the class monitor's mouth felt somewhat dry, and she lowered her head to look at the last person on the list

A small tuft of fluff sat down next to Zhou Li and shook a couple of times, as if searching for a signal

Take care of your health, Zhao Ma

A name that has been circled countless times in red pen, with the paper torn through.

May 2, Thursday

Li Nan's hair has been dyed, but that was before he entered his senior year of high school. Now, only the tips have a slight yellowish tint, and due to a lack of maintenance, they appear somewhat burnt.

Unbeknownst to them, the class bell rang. Facing the wrath of Zhao's mother, Li Nan quietly reminded her, "Aunt Zhao, today is my father's birthday, I need to go back early for dinner, you see..."

What is your taste!

You ... ... you are driving me crazy! Mother Zhao is very angry

No one came to speak to Zhou Li, and he sat alone in the last row, appearing somewhat lonely. Therefore, Zhou Li quickly withdrew his gaze and began to read, to avoid appearing even more desolate.

Wow

Oh

The students hurriedly swarmed out.

Zhou Li had specifically gone to buy these items to eat, but the taste left him somewhat disappointed

You said you ... ...