SEBLS Chapter 8

On Monday, the test results for three subjects came out: Mathematics, Chemistry, and English.

Although Zhuang Wu had already expected that his ranking would be at the bottom, when Hu Jianlong read out the results of the top few students on the podium, he still pricked up his ears and listened, because he knew that Qin Qiyue was definitely among the top few.

Sure enough, Qin Qiyue ranked third in English and first in Mathematics and Chemistry. When hearing his results, Qin Qiyue didn’t react at all, but Zhuang Wu was proud. After all, this was the result of his future boyfriend’s exam.

After reading out the top few scores, Hu Jianlong suddenly stopped. “I won’t read out the rest. It would be embarrassing to read them out. When all the results are out, I will post the transcripts on the wall for you to see for yourself.”

Zhuang Wu breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Hu Jianlong did not continue reading. Otherwise, with his grades like that, what would Qin Qiyue think when it was read out loud?

After a while, Hu Jianlong continued, “There wasn’t a single question on this math test that I didn’t teach in class. It was just a matter of changing a number or making a detour, but these were the only ones that got high scores. Why is that? Will you also not recognize your parents just because they changed their clothes or their shoes?”

Everyone looked unconvinced, but they didn’t dare to refute. This was not just making a detour, this was clearly climbing a mountain, okay?

When the bell rang, Hu Jianlong continued speaking as if he didn’t hear it. “Some people should be prepared. I will visit your homes one by one as soon as the results are out.”

Although Zhuang Wu’s grades were relatively poor, he was not afraid of the home visit that Hu Jianlong mentioned. He always visited the homes of students whose grades had regressed significantly, but he would not visit the homes of those who were neither making any progress or regress.

After Hu Jianlong left the classroom, Zhuang Wu came to Qin Qiyue’s seat almost immediately. Since there were other people in the class, he did not act too presumptuously, but he still spoke in Qin Qiyue’s ear in a voice that only they could hear. “Gege, you’re so awesome. You’re worthy of being my future boyfriend.”

“……”

“Zhuang Wu.” Qin Qiyue looked unhappy. “You’ve got a lot of free time, huh?”

Zhuang Wu pretended to think for a moment, then shook his head. “No, I’m very busy. After I fell in love with Gege, I’ve been busy with him every minute of my life.”

“You’re sick again.” After Qin Qiyue said this, he seemed to have thought of something. His ears suddenly turned red and he felt inexplicably irritated.

He shouldn’t have used this sentence to confront Zhuang Wu. He was obviously left speechless by Zhuang Wu’s teasing after saying this some time ago. Zhuang Wu would probably repeat what he said last time as well.

He actually guessed it right.

Zhuang Wu smiled. “Gege, I’ve said before that if liking you is a disease, then you should just consider me sick. Now that you’re saying I’m sick, I’ll just treat it as you saying I’m sick because I like you.”

“……”

No matter what he said, Zhuang Wu always had something else to say in return. Qin Qiyue frowned and looked at him for a while, then looked away and refused to pay any more attention to what Zhuang Wu was saying.

“You’re not talking. Are you shy?” Zhuang Wu refused to let him go.

Qin Qiyue tightened his grip on the pen, and finally could no longer endure it. He spoke word by word, “Zhuang! Wu!”

Perhaps because he was really angry, Qin Qiyue couldn’t control his voice, causing everyone in the class to turn around and look at him.

Qin Qiyue has always been the quiet type in class. This was the first time they have seen him like this. Curiosity forced them to look over.

Zhuang Wu was also startled by Qin Qiyue’s roar. The roar was not too loud, but it was enough to let Zhuang Wu know that Qin Qiyue was unhappy. For a moment, he didn’t know what to say to alleviate the crisis.

When Qin Qiyue noticed the gazes of his classmates, he realized that he had not controlled his emotions well. Then, seeing Zhuang Wu’s helpless look, he suddenly couldn’t bear to blame him anymore, so he had to lower his head and pretend nothing had happened.

Fortunately, the class bell broke the awkwardness. Zhuang Wu looked at Qin Qiyue deeply before returning to his seat.

It seemed that it was more difficult to pursue Qin Qiyue in high school than Qin Qiyue after entering the entertainment industry. Was it because people in the entertainment industry have to maintain their personality and image? So no matter what he did, Qin Qiyue didn’t get angry?

After returning to his senior year of high school, he’d pissed off Qin Qiyue at every turn, but Qin Qiyue only said a few words to him, and didn’t get like this…

Was he really annoyed by him?

Zhuang Wu pursed his lips and thought, forget it. He didn’t dare do anything else, so he would apologize first. Thus, he quietly took out his cell phone from the desk drawer and sent a message to Qin Qiyue.

[Haze: Gege, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you angry.]

Qin Qiyue felt the vibration under the desk. He would have ignored it before and waited until the end of class or after school to check. But at this moment, he had a hunch that it was a message from Zhuang Wu, and he couldn’t help but take it out and take a look.

He had already expected that Zhuang Wu would send a message at this time to apologize.

However, after seeing the apology message sent by Zhuang Wu, he began to regret not controlling his temper.

After hesitating for a while, he began to text in the chat box.

Zhuang Wu immediately opened his phone to check after receiving the message. He just wanted to send an apology message to Qin Qiyue and didn’t expect Qin Qiyue to reply to his message during class.

[1: I’m not angry, don’t think too much. ]

The message on the screen was undoubtedly the greatest comfort to Zhuang Wu at this time. Zhuang Wu’s originally somewhat aggrieved mood disappeared instantly, and then he typed quickly on the screen. Zhuang Wu knew that Qin Qiyue must be angry, but he said that he was not angry simply because he was afraid that he would be sad… His efforts during this period were still somewhat useful.

[Haze: I knew it. How could Gege, who is so gentle, be angry with me?]

After seeing this message, Qin Qiyue did not reply. He put the phone back and continued to listen in class, but a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his lips.

Having talked it out, Zhuang Wu finally focused on the class.

After school in the evening, Zhuang Wu was just about to go home with Qin Qiyue, but he was grabbed by someone before he could take a few steps. Zhuang Wu was anxious to find Qin Qiyue for fear that the other would forget that they were going to go together and run away first, so when he was stopped, he wanted to beat someone up for a moment.

After seeing clearly that it was Xu Zhong who pulled him, Zhuang Wu felt a little puzzled. Was this guy going to cause trouble again?

The next second, Xu Zhong spoke. His tone was lazy and with some dissatisfaction, probably still remembering what happened last time. “It’s our group’s turn today. Others haven’t even started cleaning yet, and you want to run off with your bag?”

Zhuang Wu was stunned and looked at the duty roster on the blackboard. It was indeed his group’s duty today. However, Xu Zhong was the one who did nothing and left first before. Why did he think of staying behind to clean today?

Xu Zhong had indeed not planned to clean the classroom today. He was thinking of slipping out of the classroom as soon as school was over. The students on duty in this group were already used to it, and usually no one would stop him because it was useless.

However, when he saw Zhuang Wu trying to leave in a hurry with his schoolbag, he suddenly wanted to do something bad. It was Zhuang Wu’s fault that he was punished by Hu Jianlong to write a self-reflection. It was originally a matter between him and Qin Qiyue, so why did Zhuang Wu interfere?

Therefore, he decided to stay so that Zhuang Wu would not be able to handle any urgent matters.

Zhuang Wu clenched his hands and felt depressed. Was Qin Qiyue going to run away first again today? Why did Hu Jianlong arrange for him to be on duty today?

He wasn’t irresponsible, so he could only pick up the broom and start cleaning, but then, he caught a glimpse of Qin Qiyue still packing his schoolbag.

Why is he packing up so slowly today?

Feeling Zhuang Wu’s straightforward gaze, Qin Qiyue also looked over and saw Zhuang Wu holding a broom, causing him to pause in his action of packing his schoolbag.

The two looked at each other for a while, then Qin Qiyue looked away, finished packing his schoolbag, and left his seat.

Zhuang Wu guessed that he was about to leave. Sure enough, if he didn’t come to find Qin Qiyue first, Qin Qiyue would not want to go home with him.

Just as he finished cursing Qin Qiyue in his heart for being a blockhead, a shadow appeared on the ground the next second. Zhuang Wu subconsciously lifted his gaze and found that the person in front of him was Qin Qiyue.

“Ge… Gege, why haven’t you left yet?” Zhuang Wu blurted out.

Qin Qiyue’s tone was cold, “Didn’t you say that I should wait for you going forward?”

Zhuang Wu’s expression changed a little. Qin Qiyue actually took his words seriously and remembered them.

“Why, you don’t want me to wait for you? Then I’ll go first.” Qin Qiyue pretended to leave, but someone quickly grabbed his wrist.

“No, it’s not that I don’t want you not to wait for me,” Zhuang Wu said the truth, “It’s just a little unexpected and a little surprising. Gege, thank you.”

Qin Qiyue responded with an “Mm”, found a chair, and sat down. He urged, “Sweep faster.”

Zhuang Wu nodded quickly. “OK!”

After sweeping for a while, Xu Zhong came over and saw Qin Qiyue sitting like a big shot. He got angry. “I don’t remember it being your turn today. What are you doing sitting here?”

Qin Qiyue glanced at him expressionlessly, and seemed to have no intention to speak.

Xu Zhong was inexplicably timid, but he still pretended to be busy while still looking for trouble.

“If you’re not on duty, then don’t disturb us while we’re cleaning the classroom. Otherwise, just clean with us.”

No matter what, he was in the right in this matter, and Qin Qiyue couldn’t do anything to him even if he was unhappy.

But why didn’t Qin Qiyue react at all when he heard this?

Zhuang Wu was afraid that what happened last time would happen again, so he whispered to Qin Qiyue, “Gege, why don’t you go outside the classroom… or leave first and then tomorrow…”

Before he finished speaking, Qin Qiyue stood up, looked at Zhuang Wu, then turned around and walked to the side.

“?”

Why did Qin Qiyue look the same as he was this morning? Is he angry again? But why is he angry?

He thought Qin Qiyue was going to leave the classroom, but he picked up a broom and said to Xu Zhong, “I’ll clean up with you guys. Can I stay in the classroom now?”

“……”

“Damn.” Xu Zhong was speechless.

Qin Qiyue didn’t argue with him, nor did he leave the classroom. Instead, he took a broom and stayed to sweep the floor with them?

Did he lose his mind?