Chapter 107 Secret of youth

After class, He Sijiao and Zhou Yu both gathered around. The two of them looked at Chen Yuan, who had been thoroughly criticized in front of everyone and suffered a loss, without mocking him.

After all, he really got scolded, so it wasn't the time to be cheeky.

"I thought he was an easy-going teacher, but I didn't expect him to suddenly turn hostile..." Zhou Yu felt a little scared just thinking about that scene. After all, without saying anything, he just grabbed Chen Yuan and criticized him.

Clearly, this was a special-grade teacher's teaching method.

But usually, in these situations, teachers would pick on a troublemaker as a warning, not a top student like Chen Yuan from Class 18.

"But you being able to figure it out on the spot is pretty impressive," He Sijiao couldn't help but praise. "After all, the final, most difficult problems are usually explained by the teacher."

"It must be that the previous physics teacher didn't hand things over properly."

At this time, Li Youyou also spoke up for Chen Yuan, indignant, saying, "Our class's level is to correct the problems we can. Basically, no one in the class corrected that problem, right?"

"Just bad luck," Zhou Fu said, looking at Chen Yuan's test paper and sighing. "Besides that problem, he basically corrected everything else, but that was the one he was called out on."

Chen Yuan remained calm in the face of everyone's consolation, saying, "It's okay, it's better for me to take the scolding than for everyone to get scolded."

"You're really that magnanimous?" Zhou Yu asked, not believing it.

"Just kidding, I'd love for you guys to get scolded."

"But don't blame him. Maybe the previous physics teacher didn't explain clearly, and he teaches three classes, so he doesn't understand the gap in levels between the classes," Zhou Fu said, gently patting Chen Yuan's shoulder. "He probably thought you should be able to solve it with your strength."

"So-so, I guess..." Chen Yuan replied.

But at the same time, he realized that he really had been a bit lazy.

There was no doubt that he studied harder than anyone else.

Maybe Tang Siwen was only slightly more diligent than him.

But there was still some laziness when it came to studying.

Yesterday, the physics teacher had told everyone to correct all the problems they could.

And Chen Yuan had treated himself like a student from Class 18, finishing all the ones he knew how to do, and then waiting with everyone else for the teacher to explain the final, most difficult problem.

As a student from Class 18, this was understandable.

But he had rejected Class 1, so he shouldn't use Class 18 as the standard.

At the very least, he should use the standard of Class 1.

And if it were Class 1, they wouldn't wait for the teacher to explain the most difficult problem.

Next time, he couldn't let this old fogey make him stand there in front of the class again.

"If Chen Yuan hadn't been able to answer it just now, would it have been Tang Siwen's turn?" Zhou Yu asked curiously.

He Sijiao, on the other hand, speculated, "If Tang Siwen hadn't written it either, would he have scolded her even harder..."

"Hard to say, I haven't seen any teacher scold Tang Siwen yet," Li Youyou said.

"That's because there's no reason to criticize Tang Siwen."

Chen Yuan said blandly, then stood up and said to Zhou Yu, "Pee break?"

"No, I just went during the last class," Zhou Yu said.

"Um... I need to go," Zhou Fu stood up weakly.

"You need to pee too?" Chen Yuan asked.

"Ugh, don't be so vulgar," Zhou Fu said, a little red-faced, warning Chen Yuan in exasperation, "If you keep this up, I'll accuse you of sexual harassment."

"That does count as sexual harassment," He Sijiao thought it did.

"Huh? That counts too?" Zhou Yu disagreed, but after being stared down by Sister Jiao, he looked at Chen Yuan, "Shrimp-head, sexual harassment, huh?"

"Uh, this..." Li Youyou thought it was okay, since it was Chen Yuan.

That's what boys are like, boisterous.

Chen Yuan didn't care about these idle words at all. He said directly to Zhou Fu, "Okay, let's go then."

"Okay."

Because Zhou Fu and Chen Yuan were going in the same direction, the two of them left the classroom like this, walking side-by-side towards the restroom in the hallway.

Then, they suddenly stopped at a corner of the stairs.

Because they saw Xiao Yang talking to Tang Siwen!

"Could Teacher Xiao be her relative?" Zhou Fu asked Chen Yuan in surprise.

Chen Yuan, on the other hand, asked, "Is it possible that one is the physics teacher and the other is the physics class representative?"

"...I'm so stupid." Zhou Fu covered her forehead, realizing how foolish she was.

Then, the two of them hid to the side, eavesdropping on the conversation.

"What's wrong? Haven't assigned homework yet, right?" After seeing Tang Siwen, Xiao Yang remembered and started assigning homework.

Tang Siwen, on the other hand, carefully memorized it.

Seriously, is Tang Siwen being too honest? Did she ask the teacher to assign homework?

Chen Yuan didn't expect Tang Siwen to be such a scab.

But in the next moment, he felt guilty for his petty thoughts.

Looking at the strict Teacher Xiao Yang, Tang Siwen said, "Teacher Xiao, our physics teacher yesterday told us to correct the problems, but that problem Chen Yuan talked about in class today... he said we could leave it."

So she's speaking up for me?

Brother Bao, I'm so touched...

"The teacher said that?" Xiao Yang asked casually.

"Yes, that's right," Tang Siwen replied quite calmly. "Basically, none of the students in the class corrected that kind of problem."

"What about you?" Xiao Yang asked again.

Tang Siwen paused, knowing that if she lied slightly to favor Chen Yuan at this time, it could indeed improve Chen Yuan's image in his mind.

But she really couldn't lie about this kind of thing.

So, she said, "I... I corrected it, but that's because I basically did most of it at the time, so..."

This kid, why is she speaking up for Chen Yuan?

Could it be that she likes him?

Xiao Yang thought it was suspicious, but he didn't think too much about it. He wasn't the homeroom teacher, so this kind of thing wasn't his responsibility. So he smiled and said, "So I wronged him?"

"No, that's not what I meant," Tang Siwen shook her head.

"Okay, since that's what the teacher said, then he's not completely wrong. Okay, I understand," Xiao Yang said to Tang Siwen, then left.

Then, he sighed slightly in his heart.

The friendship of high school students is really pure.

But he actually knew what Tang Siwen said.

Because it was Class 18, with the goal of every student getting into college, and even the rate of getting into a top-tier university was only required to be 30 or 40 percent, the original teacher had long given up on some of the difficult problems.

So when handing things over, that physics teacher specifically said that he didn't have the students correct that problem.

But.

Was Chen Yuan a student from Class 18?

His current grades were already at the top level in Xia Hai.

In the seven key high schools, he could rank in the top 300.

Why should this kind of person be the same as ordinary students, following the teacher's requirements, doing as much as they're told?

You're so many points higher than Tang Siwen, why are your standards for yourself so low?

That's right, Xiao Yang was doing it on purpose.

Intentionally finding fault with Chen Yuan, intentionally severely criticizing him in front of so many students.

He wanted to change this boy's laziness in physics.

He might be thinking that he's already doing well, and there's still room to improve in Chinese, so he can still improve in the next exam.

But that has nothing to do with my physics.

If you can get full marks in math, then you can't deduct points from me in physics.

Teacher Mo is a good math teacher, am I not a good physics teacher?

Ask your favorite Teacher Mo, see if he respectfully calls me Teacher Xiao in front of me.

But this Chen Yuan has a pretty good personality...

At least when he couldn't answer, he didn't use the excuse that "the previous physics teacher didn't have us correct this problem."

Otherwise, he would have really been furious.

You are you.

You can't be "you guys."

...

After talking to Teacher Xiao Yang, Tang Siwen also began to reflect on whether she was being too protective of Chen Yuan by doing this.

Teacher Xiao's question made her realize that Chen Yuan couldn't be like others and have such low expectations of himself.

However, just as she was thinking this, she suddenly saw two people in the hallway, Zhou Fu and Chen Yuan. Immediately, she was startled, clenching her hands into fists and placing them on her chest, shrinking into a corner like a frightened little mouse in a meme.

"I can't thank you enough," Chen Yuan said, clenching his fist and bowing in thanks, "I'll remember your kindness."

"You're a little too handsome, Siwen, so much boyfriend power," Zhou Fu was moved by Tang Siwen's actions, even imagining herself being the one spoken up for, and then having a huge crush on her.

"Don't do that, she has lesbian PTSD," Chen Yuan reminded.

"It's okay, it's okay if it's Zhou Fu," Tang Siwen gave an "okay" gesture after returning to normal from her shock.

"Alright," Chen Yuan gave in.

What a flexible sexual orientation.

Isn't Cheng Haiying supposed to be more lively and beautiful?

Understood, you're Zhou Fu's sugar daddy.

"But why were you eavesdropping..." Tang Siwen asked, feeling slightly embarrassed about what had just happened.

"We weren't eavesdropping, we just happened to run into you," Zhou Fu explained quickly.

"Ah, that's right," Chen Yuan also nodded and said, "Actually, I'm okay with being scolded by him. After all, I was being lazy and not using my brain."

"You're amazing when you use your brain."

Seeing Chen Yuan spontaneously solve that problem in class, Tang Siwen admired him very much, and said in an affirmative tone, "Please use your brain more often. If there's anything you don't know, we can communicate."

"Study group? Count me in," Zhou Fu liked small circles the most, and immediately raised her hand to apply.

In response, Tang Siwen sincerely commented, "Zhou Fu's physics... it's a bit of a shame."

"Hey, what do you mean by 'a shame'? That's too much."

Seeing this, Zhou Fu went to hug her arm and started tickling her.

"...Haha." Tang Siwen had originally intended to tease Zhou Fu, so before the other person even touched her ticklish spots, she couldn't help but start laughing.

"You two lesbians... comrades, I'm going to the restroom, goodbye."

Chen Yuan had to pee, so he said goodbye first and went to the men's restroom alone.

After distancing himself from Tang Siwen, a subtle "gratitude" finally occupied his heart at this time.

He didn't expect Brother Bao to speak up for him without saying a word.

If he hadn't seen it himself, she wouldn't even have said anything.

And this was clearly different from people nowadays.

Most people say before they do, saying more than doing.

But she did it as a matter of course, not asking for any reward, not even needing the other person to know.

Is this the status of a top supporter...?

It's really touching.

While peeing at the urinal in the restroom, Chen Yuan slightly wiped away non-existent tears with a slightly bittersweet feeling.

Then, he saw Zhou Yu standing in the cubicle next to him, also peeing.

"Didn't you say you didn't need to pee, you b*stard?" Chen Yuan questioned.

"The urge suddenly came," Zhou Yu said with a chuckle, explaining.

Then, Chen Yuan clenched his fist and delivered a straight punch to his back, "Damn you, don't ask me next time you need to pee."

"Hey, don't say that. You're still my pee buddy."

Zhou Yu said with a smile, then suddenly realized that he had just been punched by Chen Yuan, and immediately said seriously, "Wait, which hand were you holding your gun with?"

"..."

"Damn you, you dirty thing, you—"

"Speaking of which, I saw two people on the street the other day who looked a lot like you and He Sijiao," Chen Yuan said suddenly.

"Huh?" Zhou Yu was stunned for a moment, then shook himself off, pulled up his pants, and asked in confusion, "When?"

"I forgot, anyway, it looked like you and He Sijiao. The two of you went to some hotel together, but you came out within thirty seconds... Of course, I think if it was you, it would be at least two minutes, so I'm not sure."

Chen Yuan was still joking, but Zhou Yu was already sweating profusely, looking at him in shock, and quickly said, "Besides you, who else saw it?"

"Just me... No, Zhen De Shi Ni Ya?" Chen Yuan said in surprise.

"It's not what you think..."

"Wait, wash your hands first."

Seeing that the other person was about to put his arm around his shoulder, Chen Yuan quickly dodged.

Then, after Zhou Yu washed his hands, the two of them walked together in the hallway, on the way back to the class. He had been holding this secret in for a long time, and he finally decided to confess to his direct relative, "Yuan'er, that day, He Sijiao really asked me to go."

"Sister Jiao did?" Chen Yuan was shocked, in an envious way.

"I, I didn't object either," Zhou Yu said extremely embarrassedly. "But after going in, the two of us had to show our IDs. Coincidentally, both of us..."

"Didn't bring them?" Chen Yuan asked.

"Brought them both."

Zhou Yu covered his face with one hand.

"Damn, isn't that premeditated?" Chen Yuan was even more jealous.

He and Yu Zi clearly had more convenient conditions. If they wanted to do it, they just needed to ensure safety.

It was another day of envying others!

"But in the end, she suddenly asked me a question that I couldn't answer," Zhou Yu said.

"She asked..." Chen Yuan asked curiously, "Did you bring a condom?"

"No."

Zhou Yu shook his head, held it in for a long time, and then said in a low voice, "She seriously asked me, 'Are you looking forward to this day?'"

"That's not hard to answer."

"Come on, you answer," Zhou Yu made a "please start your performance" gesture.

"Of course I'm looki—"

Chen Yuan stopped in the middle of his sentence.

Since it was a serious question, that meant it needed a serious answer.

Saying you're not looking forward to it meant you don't love me.

Saying you're looking forward to it meant you were together to "escape," with impure intentions.

"I don't think Sister Jiao thought that much about it..."

"I don't know," Zhou Yu shook his head, saying somewhat cautiously, "I just feel like I have to be responsible after answering."

"So you don't want to be responsible? That's my former deskmate, you scu—"

"It's not that I don't want to be responsible, it's just that it's too..."

Zhou Yu fell into deep thought as he spoke.

Too early, he was just a high school student.

Moreover, He Sijiao was the kind of person who was particularly passionate.

In terms of relationships, she was very frank once they were established. Even the suggestion of going to a hotel was made by her.

He was a little scared.

"So, what's the situation with you two now?" Chen Yuan asked.

"It's okay, I guess," Zhou Yu said. "After that, she sent me a message saying that we haven't been together for very long. If we can stay together until graduation and not break up, then we can do anything at that time. I, I agreed."

"I see..."

Suddenly, he didn't envy Yu Zi as much.

He Sijiao had her passion, and Xia Xinyu had her restraint.

If both of them were too passionate, then the relationship would evolve into endless great do特do.

That wouldn't be good.

Maybe.

"Bro, I hope you don't become a clown," Chen Yuan put his hand on Zhou Yu's shoulder, blessing him.

"Likewise, bro, I also hope the circus doesn't see you again," Zhou Yu made the same gesture, responding to Chen Yuan.

These two were competing, comparing who was progressing too quickly in their relationships.

But one's girlfriend was too reserved, making it difficult to advance to that stage. And the other one was too chicken to take the one that was offered to him on a platter.

It could only be said that the two of them had the same result—a pathetic virgin.

And with that, they returned to their seats.

Looking at the very normal He Sijiao, Chen Yuan also had a desire to pat her on the head as well, to see what secrets this guy had.

But he restrained himself.

After all, secrets were really quite heavy.

Especially after seeing Zhou Yu's such cowardly secret, he was even more emo.

Why didn't two people who loved each other...

Do something shy later?

Thinking of this, Chen Yuan sighed and placed his hand on Zhou Yu's head.

The secret reappeared.

Moreover, it was a new secret.

Back in his dorm room, Zhou Yu peeled off the bandage on his face and secretly sandwiched it in a piece of trashy book, stuffing it under the pillow of his dorm bed...

Ehehehehe.

He had gotten another handle.

"What are you doing?" Zhou Yu, confused by the head-pat, turned back and saw Chen Yuan giving him a disgusting smile, "Gay weirdo, get lost."

Then, he ignored Chen Yuan.

This superpower was really interesting!

He had to find a chance to touch Mother Fu too, after all, she was his beloved friend.

But unfortunately, because she was a girl, that action was too ambiguous, so he never managed to do it.

And so, it was time to go home from school.

The two of them went home together.

And today, Tang Siwen said she had things to do at home, so she wouldn't be staying at school.

So the three of them took the bus together like this.

Unfortunately, there was only one seat left.

"If I sit, I'll be filmed and posted on TikTok and get tens of thousands of insults. For the sake of gender equality, let the two of you decide," Chen Yuan directly let the two of them have the seat, with the spirit of ladies first.

"It's okay, Siwen, you sit," Zhou Fu also said modestly.

"You sit, I don't get tired standing," Tang Siwen shook her head, saying this casually.

At this time, Zhou Fu turned red.

But what was very outrageous was that Tang Siwen was right.

Unlike others, Zhou Fu really belonged to the type that would get tired if she stood for too long.

"Then I'll sit."

And so, she sat in the seat.

The remaining two held onto the handrails.

Just then, the bus suddenly braked, and Tang Siwen, who hadn't stood steadily, leaned directly onto Chen Yuan.

In that instant, the back of his hand touched Tang Siwen's head.

The scene of the secret began to play again.

And unlike last time, it was another segment.

After watching it, Chen Yuan was stunned, not quite reacting.

He had said to his mother while chatting that there was a girl who liked him one-sidedly.

One was Li Youyou, and the other was Feng Sha.

At that time, he really only knew about these two.

"Hmm?" Tang Siwen looked at Chen Yuan, who was staring at her, in confusion.

"It's nothing," Chen Yuan turned his head and looked ahead.

In his mind, the scene began to replay.

Standing behind a pillar, Tang Siwen peeked at the school gate.

After a while, she stood up straight, turned around, and walked slowly naturally.

At this time, a boy walked to her side and greeted her casually.

And she stopped, looked at me, raised the Xiaolongbao (small steamed buns) in her bag, and asked, "You, want to eat?"

(End of chapter)