The fulfilling three-day holiday seemed to end in the blink of an eye.
After returning to school for an evening self-study session, the third-year high school students were faced with their final mock exam before the college entrance examination.
During this holiday, most students had, in addition to resting and relaxing, also been diligently revising and preparing.
After all, it was the last month, and playing around without a care would lead to a strong sense of guilt.
The morning was for the Chinese language exam.
Before the exam started, many students in the classroom were still cramming with their textbooks, memorizing ancient poems and classical prose that were likely to appear.
Xia Nuannuan was no different, burying her head and diligently reciting ancient poems.
Her Chinese language scores were quite good, but one could never be too careful. She valued this exam immensely.
Not only did she want to achieve her own goals, but more importantly, she felt she had to respond to the review outline that Qin Tian had painstakingly prepared for her.
Her strongest subjects, Chinese and English, were those she absolutely couldn't afford to make mistakes in.
If she lost points she should have gained, leading to her ultimate goal not being met, she would regret it immensely.
The surrounding classmates could feel the serious and focused aura emanating from Xia Nuannuan at this moment, and they whispered amongst themselves.
"What's going on? Xia Nuannuan seems really determined this time!"
"Didn't you also get the review outline from the class? Qin Tian made it for her, we're just benefiting from it."
"So that's how it is, I understand now."
"I heard from Liao Juan that Xia Nuannuan seems to be aiming for the top rank in the entire grade this time."
"Wow, is that for real?"
"Sigh, if only I had a guy like Qin Tian doing all this for me, I could be just as determined."
"..."
Xia Nuannuan was completely immersed in her own world and didn't notice the surrounding discussions at all.
At this moment, Qin Tian and Zhang Peng returned after a trip to the campus convenience store.
"Still studying? Take a break!"
Qin Tian walked to his seat and said with a bit of a wry smile.
There was no early self-study today, and when he arrived at the classroom at 8 AM, this girl was already there.
When asked when she arrived, Xia Nuannuan just smiled without answering.
It was the class monitor, Mu Nan, who came over and told him that Xia Nuannuan was already there when the duty students opened the classroom door.
Hearing him call out, Xia Nuannuan looked up at him and said with a sweet smile, "It's okay, I slept very well last night."
"Alright then, seeing how diligently you're studying, I'll reward you with a can of coffee!"
Qin Tian placed a can of coffee in his hand in front of her.
"Thank you."
Xia Nuannuan thanked him with a smile, her eyes curving, and held the coffee on the desk with both hands.
"There's more, guess what it is?"
Qin Tian asked with a smile.
"More?"
Xia Nuannuan blinked her eyes adorably. Seeing that he only had a bottle of Coke in his hand and nothing else, a confused look appeared on her cute little face.
Her gaze shifted down, and she peeked into Qin Tian's shirt and pants pockets, but couldn't find anything hidden.
"Where is it?"
Xia Nuannuan asked like a curious baby.
"Hehe!"
Qin Tian smiled triumphantly, placed the Coke on the desk, and then inserted his empty right hand into the sleeve of his left hand.
He was wearing a sporty hoodie that day, with rather loose sleeves.
Xia Nuannuan's eyes lit up, and she stared at his hand with anticipation.
"Ta-da!"
Qin Tian provided a sound effect for himself and, with a hearty smile, pulled out a lollipop from Alpina.
"Ah, my favorite blueberry flavor."
Xia Nuannuan exclaimed with joy.
"Here!"
Qin Tian extended his left hand, a mysterious smile appearing on his handsome face.
"Thank you!"
Xia Nuannuan, not noticing his expression, grabbed the small bag of lollipops with her little hand and gave a gentle tug.
Then, to her surprised gaze, bag after bag of lollipops were pulled out by her, like a string of calabashes.
Until all the lollipops were drawn out, her excited face flushed slightly, and her expressive eyes sparkled as she looked at him.
"Surprised?"
Qin Tian asked with a chuckle.
Xia Nuannuan nodded like a pecking chicken.
Qin Tian raised his hand and placed it on her head, stroking it with a doting smile, and said softly, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. It's just a mock exam, relax a bit. As long as you try your best, leave the rest to fate."
He had felt it when he arrived this morning that Xia Nuannuan's state was a little too tense today.
If she took the exam like this, the results might be contrary to her wishes.
Therefore, he had orchestrated this little surprise to help her relieve her tension.
"Mmm!"
Xia Nuannuan nodded again, her voice sounding a little tearful.
The classmates who were watching the two of them took it all in. Whether they were boys or girls, they all felt like they had eaten an entire lemon, some so sour their faces contorted.
"No way, giving me such mental damage before the exam, is that really okay?"
"Qin Tian is too good at flirting, who can handle this!"
"Oh my god, this is too sweet, I feel like I'm reading a Mary Sue novel."
"Is this the sickening smell of love? I admit I'm jealous!"
"Ahhh... so dazzling, my eyes are about to be blinded."
"Where is Li Yanwang? Why isn't he here? Isn't there anyone who can control them?"
"..."
Qin Tian faintly heard the surrounding discussions and realized the impropriety of the occasion, quickly withdrawing his hand.
Xia Nuannuan also came back to her senses, lowering her head shyly, her pretty face blushing as if it were about to bleed.
Cui Ying and Qiu Man, sitting in the row in front, turned to look at her, both wearing similar auntie smiles.
"Brother Tian, please, take me as your disciple, I want to be your first disciple!"
Suddenly, a mischievous voice rang out.
Everyone's gaze immediately turned to Zhang Peng.
He was seen leaning on his desk, opening a small packet of preserved plums, taking out the plums and putting them into his mouth, smacking his lips and exclaiming, "It's really sour!"
Everyone rolled their eyes.
"Shut up!"
Qin Tian glanced at him coldly.
"Brother Tian, I'm serious."
Zhang Peng clasped his hands together, a sincere look on his face, "When you put those lollipops in your sleeve earlier, I thought you were hiding from Li Yanwang, but you completely stunned me. Please, Master, teach this disciple some ultimate skills!"
In the classroom, while the students couldn't help but chuckle, they also felt that Zhang Peng was truly quick-witted.
Especially the boys, their eyes were all shining as they looked at Qin Tian.
They were jealous and envious of Qin Tian, but that didn't stop them from wanting to become his disciples!
After graduating from college soon, there would be no restrictions on dating, and they also wanted to learn some moves, which could be useful when they encountered opportunities to find a partner.
Including the trick just now, many boys with quick minds were already noting it down in their mental notebooks.
"Go to hell!"
Qin Tian grabbed an eraser from the desk and threw it directly at him, accurately hitting Zhang Peng's... crotch!
Fortunately, it was at a distance, and the eraser fell in a parabolic trajectory, having lost most of its force.
"Holy crap! Master, I want to learn this hidden weapon technique too!"
Zhang Peng covered his crotch with his hand, his face filled with shock.
"Hahaha..."
The classroom burst into laughter, and the tense atmosphere before the exam vanished completely.