Chapter 144 Friendship Fees? Not Paying Them!

I woke up in the morning.

Then, I was met with a pair of clear, large eyes.

Yu Zi had its two clean paws on the edge of the bed, and was staring straight at me, tongue lolling out.

Based on the dog's idiotic nature, it was very likely it had been in that position for half an hour, just staring at me.

Of course, I couldn't call it stupid.

After all, it didn't go to school, didn't go to work, didn't have to do early morning classes, didn't have to study for the Youth University, didn't have to squeeze onto the number 737 bus at 6:30 in the morning… Damn it!

"Yu Zi, I'm really sorry I didn't let you have enough fun…"

No time to play with the dog. After patting Yu Zi's head, Chen Yuan got up, got dressed, washed up, and went to the bathroom. Then he took out his phone, looking at the girl he had saved as 'Xin Yu.'

Although Xin Bao had saved him as Yuan Bao, Chen Yuan was already thinking about names for their second child sister when he saw those two words. But Chen Yuan used his phone too much at school, and there were often people next to him. If they saw it, they'd be like: Ooh la la!

Ooh la la your mother!

Never seen a virgin in love before!

It was fine if girls were love-brained, girls were all very friendly. But Chen Yuan knew all about the guys’ sarcasm.

At least for the next thirty-seven days, the word Xin Bao would be repeated and reminded to him.

Why thirty-seven days?

Because after learning that Tang Jian's online girlfriend was called Milky Peach, every time Chen Yuan passed him, he would say, "Want some fruit? Let's get some Milky Peach."

The reason why this time limit was only thirty-seven days wasn't because Chen Yuan had matured and learned to respect others.

It was because Milky Peach's voice changer dropped, and the instant the husky tone appeared, the boys were all very kind and stopped mentioning it.

Of course, they didn't say it to his face. Every time Tang Jian wasn't in the chat, someone would bring it up: Speaking of the situation in Ukraine… it reminds me of Tang Jian helping Milky Peach get to Diamond III in half a month.

Then the boys would laugh happily—

In conclusion.

Xin Bao, just keep it in your heart.

But going to the temple in Ning City was a good choice. And the Douyin screenshot that Xia Xinyu sent looked pretty good, the environment was quite nice, close to the sea, and after eating vegetarian food, you could go to the beach to catch crabs and fry them.

It was all about balancing merit and demerit.

He was very quick today, and even called Xia Xinyu himself. After going downstairs with her and eating a quick breakfast, they got on the bus.

When the two of them were close together, Chen Yuan felt that Xinyu's expression was slightly different.

Before yesterday, she was very natural, and could even lean lazily on his shoulder. But now, that old married couple feeling was gone, and there was a subtle… shyness.

Well, he had said those words, so Xia Xinyu must be nervous.

She wanted to be his girlfriend, but she didn't dare right now.

There was a monthly exam, a competition, and a midterm exam after the competition. Although the major class reassignments were over, the midterm exam would also make small adjustments.

The worst performers in the good classes would be kicked out, and the top students from the parallel classes would be brought in.

Not to mention Xia Xinyu's Fourth High School, it was a complete exam machine. Getting 600 points in her class could get you kicked out. Even if she had an auntie as a backer, a significant drop in grades definitely wouldn't be okay.

But tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow…

I'll do the confession.

Xinyu, give me your phone jpg.

"Xinyu, your exam is tomorrow, right?" Chen Yuan asked.

"Yeah," Xia Xinyu said, "Two days of testing, completely imitating the college entrance exam. The good thing is, we can go home a little earlier than usual."

"What exam room are you in?" Chen Yuan asked.

Xia Xinyu was 625th, which wasn't top-notch, but shouldn't be too far behind, right?

Xia Xinyu smiled at this, mocking herself, "Thirty people in an exam room, I'm in the 13th science exam room… the shame of Class Three."

Fourth High School had one rocket class and three experimental classes, totaling 220 people, but not all of them were in the top 220.

Rather, it ranged from first to five hundredth.

Being 394th, she could only be considered in the middle to lower ranks.

Of course, this score wouldn't get her kicked out during the midterm exam.

She remembered that the standard for being kicked out of Class Three was around 550th place, 595 points.

She was pretty safe.

"I'm in the 31st exam room, and some of our class are in the 35th exam room, they're the pride of Class Eighteen, I guess."

Not really pride.

But according to Lao Mo's standards, it was better than a pile of shit on the side of the road, so it wasn't that bad.

"Yours is… the day after tomorrow, right?" Xia Xinyu asked.

"Yeah, because there's a basketball final in the gym today." Chen Yuan said with some displeasure, "Those… those guys of ours who are relatively unskilled actually made it to the finals."

Of course, he was 70% responsible for this second place.

If I hadn't defeated Class Twenty-Six, they would have been eliminated in the top sixteen.

But those animals weren't grateful to Chen Yuan.

After hearing that he was now in Class Fifteen and couldn't represent Class Eighteen in the competition, they suddenly changed their tune: It's a pity that Class Twenty-Six was eliminated in the first round, otherwise, we could have had some fun.

Class Twenty-Six, you guys are the challengers, right?

"But I think it definitely won't be as exciting as that day's match." Faced with Chen Yuan's glorious achievements, Xia Xinyu didn't hold back her praise, "Even someone like me who doesn't understand basketball could feel the passion of basketball."

"If you like basketball, we can go to see CBA, there are games of Hai Dong Chou Zhou, they are leading in points this season."

Xia Xinyu wanted to say 'it's not that I like watching basketball, but that I like being with you' to Chen Yuan's serious invitation, but he would definitely be happy if she supported his hobbies, so she said, "Yeah, okay, we'll go together when we have the chance."

The atmosphere between the two gradually returned to normal, and they arrived at the bus stop.

Before getting up to leave, Xia Xinyu was actually a little concerned.

When she took the screenshot last night, she deliberately included the Yuan Bao part, she just didn't know if he had seen it…

If he saw it, he should be happy, right?

And the cost of being happy was that she was so nervous that she couldn't sleep for a long time.

How could I say such embarrassing things…

And how am I supposed to use that emoji in the future?

However, she gradually understood why establishing a relationship was so fascinating.

Besides having more physical contact, she could also hear Chen Yuan call her 'Xin Bao' in person.

Then I can be like: Yuan Bao, Yuan Bao, Yuan Bao~

"I'm getting off, bye bye."

"Yeah, bye bye."

Chen Yuan waved to Xia Xinyu.

Immediately after, Zhou Fu got on the bus.

It was a seamless connection…

"Oh, you're up so early today…"

After sitting next to Chen Yuan, Zhou Fu greeted him naturally, but after saying that, the emptiness in her heart increased slightly.

If I clear the seat early, I can move to Class Two early, right?

"Yeah." Chen Yuan looked at Zhou Fu, not knowing what she was depressed about, but he didn't use Super Sonar to eavesdrop.

Teenage girls, it's normal.

Then, Zhou Fu took out milk from her bag. Just as Chen Yuan reached out to take it, she inserted the straw and started drinking it herself.

?

What about the friendship fee?

Didn't you say that becoming friends means no more friendship fee?

The friendship fee is the bond that maintains friendship!

Tsk, annoying, without that sip of milk, I feel like I'm not getting enough nutrition today.

Because Zhou Fu was a bit depressed, the two didn't chat much. After getting off the bus, they walked towards the school. Then, they went upstairs.

Then, Zhou Fu, who had finished drinking the milk, suddenly stopped, looked at Chen Yuan, and asked, "What do you think of Tang Siwen?"

"…" Chen Yuan was stunned for a moment, turned his head slightly, looked at the 'real' Tang Siwen in the blind spot of Zhou Fu's vision below the steps, and felt confused.

And Tang Siwen was also very confused. She just stood there without moving, waiting for his evaluation.

Because Chen Yuan got up early today and came early, and Tang Siwen was a person who often arrived at the classroom the earliest, so this scene wasn't a coincidence.

Chen Yuan's confusion was—Zhou Fu, do you know who's standing behind you?

You're talking behind people's backs, huh…

Hate Li Youyou, question Li Youyou, become Li Youyou.

"She's pretty good," Chen Yuan said.

But obviously, Tang Siwen didn't react to this sentence at all, calmly took a bite of her steamed bun. Then, she continued to wait for Zhou Fu to speak.

After all, Chen Yuan was cheating, he might be lying, but Zhou Fu was sincere.

"What about compared to me?" Zhou Fu asked seriously.

Today, they were going to be assigned to different classes.

Now I'm trying to keep him… no, I can't stop Chen Yuan from becoming a better person.

But, she wanted to pua Chen Yuan a little.

Even though we're separated into classes, I'm still your best friend.

Tang Siwen, she can be the second best.

"Well…" Chen Yuan glanced at Tang Siwen, not daring to remind her, and said weakly, "Your English is good, her total score is good."

"So you mean, it's more beneficial to be classmates with her?"

"How did we get to talking about benefits and being so worldly, and how am I going to be classmates with her…"

Damn it!

What a stupid bitch Zhou Fu is!

Do you really think I'm going to transfer to Class Two?

No, are you thinking so little of Origin God's standards?

To wipe out bandits and maintain peace, is it just to enter the inner sect and get the Great Elder's true teachings?

I'm an invincible character.

"She might teach you how to study, but will she give you milk, bread, and pastries?" Zhou Fu said very seriously.

No, this friendship fee can't be paid for nothing.

"This…"

After figuring out what the other party was worried about, Chen Yuan was conflicted. But at this moment, Tang Siwen pointed to her steamed bun, and reminded him equally seriously that I gave you steamed buns before, and two of them. So Chen Yuan honestly said, "I've eaten her steamed buns before too…"

"You… you you…" After realizing that she had no advantage at all, Zhou Fu simply played the emotional card, and said quite seriously, "Then you play with her first… I don't mind, after the midterm exam, I'll try my best to get into Class Two. By then, you know, right?"

"I know… but not really."

Because Tang Siwen wanted to hear it, Chen Yuan said it.

"We'll play together then, although I'm not asking you to pretend to play with her, but… you'll definitely be a little closer to me."

Zhou Fu didn't expect that the jealousy of friendship could also be so cutting.

But, she really felt that there should be a one, two, three, and four in friendship.

Because when sharing, one would usually only subconsciously tell their best friend.

Chen Yuan's best male friend was Zhou Yu, and Zhou Yu was also Chen Yuan.

Zhou Yu's best female friend… no, the two of them were already in the ambiguous stage.

And He Sijiao, her best female friend wasn't herself, and too many girls had a good relationship with her.

So, if Chen Yuan didn't consider her as his number one best friend, she would be with everyone…

As second, or even third friends.

She couldn't control the guys, but among the girls.

Chen Yuan, I've paid the friendship fee for so long, don't be a scumbag to me!

"I'm sorry, I lied."

Chen Yuan suddenly said.

"Huh?" Zhou Fu didn't understand.

"Actually, there's no class reassignment, I lied." Chen Yuan lowered his head, not daring to look.

"Huh? How could you do this, Chen Yuan, do you know what I…"

"Good morning."

Before Zhou Fu could finish her surprised words, she suddenly heard a quiet voice. Then, she saw Tang Siwen walking past her.

Seeing this scene, she immediately thought of Li Youyou getting slapped.

Then, she imagined her high school life all over again, filled with some miserable scenes.

So, after frantically punching Chen Yuan's shoulder with her little fists in frustration, she quickly caught up with Tang Siwen and explained, "Siwen, I didn't mean…"

"I know, I'm just a backup," Tang Siwen said gloomily.

"I'm sorry, boo hoo hoo—"

Zhou Fu quickly hugged Tang Siwen, and hugged her tightly, apologizing with great guilt, "I didn't mean that, I have no opinion of you, it's just that Chen Yuan lied to me, he's such a… such a b*tch."

Tang Siwen, who was originally indifferent, couldn't hold it in after hearing this, and suddenly laughed.

Moreover, it was the kind of bright smile that had never been seen before, and even heard a 'hahaha' that sounded like it could only be made by a boy, with a slightly changed tone…

Zhou Fu was stunned by this scene.

Could this smile really appear on Tang Siwen's face?

"Did you just call me a b*tch…"

"Don't mention that."

Zhou Fu looked at Chen Yuan, asking with her eyes—you've been classmates with her for a long time, have you ever seen such a Tang Siwen?

Definitely not.

This would be considered a character collapse.

"Tang Siwen," Chen Yuan looked at her, curiously asking, "Did something good happen to you today?"

Zhou Fu also stared at her seriously.

Tang Siwen looked at the two after laughing.

Zhou Fu, who was soft and comfortable to hug.

Chen Yuan, who understood steamed buns.

After making a judgment in her heart, she didn't hide it and frankly revealed the secret, "I made a good friend."

"Huh?" Zhou Fu was stunned.

Becoming good friends with Tang Siwen…

What kind of person would that be?

"See, she has a good friend, Sister Fu, you're overthinking it…"

Before Chen Yuan could finish his words, Zhou Fu elbowed him in the stomach.

She's getting spoiled…

"Who is it?" Zhou Fu asked.

"You guys should know her," Tang Siwen said directly without thinking too much, "Cheng Haiying."

This name shocked both of them.

No way, how could these two people's personalities come together?!

This, only Tang Siwen herself knew.

After the basketball game that day, Cheng Haiying added her QQ.

Cheng Haiying: Are you the Morning Star?

Tang Siwen: No, my name is Tang Siwen.

Cheng Haiying: I saw you at a glance, I thought you were the Morning Star.