Chapter 303: Final Exam is Over [20/20]
“Finally finished all the exams!”
On Thursday afternoon, Ning Chu submitted her final assignment and wrapped up her last test.
Written exams were quite a hassle, needing both revision and maintaining a good state of mind, but for some major courses, she only had to submit qualifying works.
And she had already completed those works with Wen Yang’s help, so there was no worry about failing.
“When are you planning to go back?”
“Tomorrow? The day after?”
Ning Chu turned around, linked her arm with Wen Yang, and smiled affectionately, “Tomorrow we’re going out to have fun! We’ll go home the day after~”
“Let’s go to the amusement park! We didn’t get to enjoy it much last time!”
“Sounds good.”
The last time she went with her roommates, she only had her living expenses given by her mother, and couldn’t afford much, eventually only playing ring toss and goldfish scooping games.
Now, Ning Chu was somewhat well-off, earning over two thousand from her article royalties every month!
“Do you dare to go into the haunted house?” She poked Wen Yang’s waist with her elbow and teased, “With your timidness, don’t end up holding onto me and too scared to move.”
“……”
Wen Yang wasn’t particularly brave, but in front of his girlfriend, even if terrified and shaking, he could maintain a calm facade and wouldn’t want to embarrass himself.
“Should we invite Shaoqing and Wang Jie?”
Ning Chu shook her head without hesitation, “What do we need to invite them for?”
With her former roommates watching, she didn’t want to act too affectionate with Wen Yang.
Although she knew they had long seen her as a girl, there was always a bit of discomfort in her heart, feeling she should act a bit tougher in front of them.
After waiting in the hallway for a moment, Yan Xinya, Lily, and Zhang Shaoqing all gradually finished their papers and left the exam hall.
“Shaoqing, how’s it going these past two days?”
Ning Chu thought Zhang Shaoqing had gotten a good approach to make more progress with Qian Qian.
“Yesterday, I gave her a Musang king durian, and she seemed to really love it…”
Yan Xinya interjected, “She even asked me where that durian was from today! She really loves eating it!”
“Are you serious?”
Zhang Shaoqing looked at Ning Chu in surprise. He had only sent the durian out of a ‘can’t lose’ mindset, and didn’t expect Qian Qian to actually like it.
He immediately perked up, recalling the “game plan” Ning Chu had given him.
Unfortunately, it was already the last day of the semester, and even if Qian Qian had invigilation duties, she was likely to leave school soon.
“Wait! You all forgot about me!”
Wang Jie’s sudden wail from behind interrupted his thoughts.
Everyone turned around, seeing Wang Jie walk out of the exam hall, looking like life had lost its meaning: “Why are you guys leaving me?”
“You’re not a girl, why should we wait for you?” Zhang Shaoqing shrugged with his hands in his pockets, disdainfully adding, “You still have to revise your work, it took you long enough, we got tired of waiting.”
“It’s clearly you guys who forgot about me…”
He dismissed Wang Jie, wearing a slightly ingratiating smile as he leaned closer to Ning Chu.
But Wen Yang suddenly wrapped his arm around Ning Chu’s shoulders, casting a wary glance at Wang Jie.
“Seriously! You think you can be jealous of me?!”
“No.”
Wen Yang only tightened his hold around Ning Chu, even switching positions with her.
“Damn it! You don’t trust your bro, huh?”
Ning Chu chuckled to herself, relieved she didn’t have to deal with Zhang Shaoqing’s incessant chatter; that guy was just annoying.
A few days ago while teaching him the strategies, he was skeptical, calling her a scammer, but now he was being all flattering and nice!
“Wen Yang, Wen Yang, I need to ask Ning Chu something.”
“Ning Chu doesn’t want to talk to you.”
As soon as she heard that, she quickly nodded vigorously: “Right, I don’t want to.”
“Tonight, I’ll treat everyone to a big meal! It’s the last day after all, let’s have a dinner gathering.”
“How grand is this?” Ning Chu turned away dismissively, “I’m not broke, I can buy my own food.”
“Seafood! There’ll be lobsters!”
For Zhang Shaoqing, if it could be solved with money, it wasn’t even worth mentioning.
After all, it wasn’t his money.
Ning Chu felt no guilt robbing the villain’s wallet; as soon as she heard there’d be lobster, she nodded eagerly: “I’ll send you all the intel I know later.”
Yan Xinya’s eyes sparkled, her tail wagging like a fan as she leaned closer: “Do Lily and I get to join?”
“You do! But can you help me invite Qian Qian to come eat too?”
“I’ll try?”
“Alright, I’m counting on you as my bro!” Zhang Shaoqing clasped Yan Xinya’s shoulder, lowering his voice, “You better trick her into coming~ It’s the last day, I at least need to leave Qian Qian with some good feelings so we can chat online during the winter break.”
The Wolf Girl had no issue with physical contact and also linked her arm around his shoulder, playfully asking, “So, will you treat me separately? I have a big appetite.”
“Sure! But you gotta help me with an outfit and give me a slick hairstyle, like a domineering CEO.”
Zhang Shaoqing remembered Ning Chu mentioning Qian Qian liked domineering and assertive types.
“Not a problem~”
What was once a pleasant atmosphere was interrupted when Wang Jie piped up, “I can’t make it to dinner; I have a ticket for a six o’clock train.”
“Six o’clock? That early?” Zhang Shaoqing frowned in dissatisfaction, “It’s the last day; you want to ditch the bros for dinner? Change your ticket!”
“No, I’m going to meet my girlfriend; she booked my ticket.”
“Oh~ then it’s fine.” He shook his head and sighed, sounding almost like he was praying for Wang Jie, gravely reminding him, “Take care of yourself tonight~”
Wang Jie’s face paled; he instinctively covered his waist.
Lily just cast a glance and immediately understood the situation, a hint of a smile gracing her usually cool face.
So, men really can’t handle it; toys are so much easier, as long as they don’t run out of batteries, you can play as long as you want…
“Everyone gather at the seafood street behind the school at 7 p.m.”
“Alright, Wen Yang and I are going to wander around first.”
Under the teaching building, Ning Chu temporarily said goodbye to a few people.
Since the rental apartment was far away, she didn’t plan on going to the boys’ dormitory. She just took Wen Yang’s arm and wandered aimlessly along the school paths.
Many students hurriedly left, clinging to bags of various sizes, and the school was visibly becoming quieter.
“Wen Yang…”
“Hmm?”
Ning Chu pulled up her scarf to cover half her face, making her features look even smaller.
She looked up at Wen Yang with her moon-like peach blossom eyes sparkling as she smiled, “Let’s take a photo together?”
“Sure.”
“Find a better spot~”
“How about that artificial lake in the park ahead? The view isn’t too bad.”
“That place… I’m afraid of running into some wild mandarin ducks again.”
Ning Chu muttered, but she still followed Wen Yang into the park, where they reached the artificial lake and sat side by side on a wooden bench.
She held up her phone, taking a couple of scenic shots while mumbling, “I’ll brag about my school to big brother when I get back…”
Then she switched her phone to selfie mode, raised it high, and leaned in close, pressing her face against Wen Yang’s: “Don’t move! I’m gonna take the picture.”
Wen Yang stood perfectly still, terrified the photo would turn out bad.
“Why do you look like you’re forced to do this? Smile!”
“Your smile looks awful! So forced!”
“You moved just now!”
“You… mmm!”
Wen Yang finally couldn’t hold back and directly covered Ning Chu’s endlessly chattering mouth with his own.
“What sound is that?”
“Probably a wild shot? Really strong in this cold weather~”
I’m TM turned into a wild mandarin duck?
It’s just a kiss!
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All debts repaid!
Today’s also my birthday! Almost twenty!
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