Chapter 190 "Chen Yuan, you're different now."

After Friday's evening self-study session, Zhou Fu left early because her mother was picking her up. As 'Shen Xiaoran' shouldered the backpack and prepared to leave the classroom, Tang Siwen also stood up, walked alongside him, and suddenly spoke, just as Shen Xiaoran was about to start a conversation.

"..." Shen Xiaoran was immediately stunned.

She felt like she had become quite familiar with Chen Yuan's body these past few days.

Her soul, residing in this body, was gradually changing, making the difference almost indistinguishable.

Even Zhou Fu, who was sitting next to him, didn't find anything strange.

But why did Tang Siwen suddenly say something like that?

"Well..." Shen Xiaoran paused for a moment, then said with a smile, "How do you mean?"

"Not interesting enough," Tang Siwen replied directly.

Shen Xiaoran: "..."

Did she just deny my interesting soul?!

Or does she mean I don't have Chen Yuan's sense of humor?

But that guy is just a king of stale jokes!

"Also, sometimes not lazy enough," Tang Siwen thought for a moment, then added.

"Lazy... like spacing out? But the final exams are coming up soon, being lazy isn't a good idea," Shen Xiaoran excused herself.

So, is that what she meant?

"No," Tang Siwen shook her head and explained, "I mean, you used to look tired more or less. Now, you seem energetic every day, and you smile more than before."

"What was I like before?"

"A sulky face."

*Pfft.*

This is hilarious!

Shen Xiaoran really wanted Chen Yuan to hear this, to hear what the girl he warned her 'not to bully' thought of him.

"Of course," Tang Siwen said after those two words, then turned her head back, her voice lowered, "I also have a sulky face."

"Where do you have a sulky face? You look pretty good," Shen Xiaoran blurted out, puzzled.

"..." Tang Siwen was stunned for a moment, stopped walking, looked at Chen Yuan, and then touched her face.

Her hand felt hot...

But it shouldn't be her hand that's hot, it should be her face.

Was he... complimenting her?

"What I mean is..." Although she was a little shy, Tang Siwen continued, "You've been different this week, compared to the way you were before."

"How am I different..."

"It's like you've become a different person."

"..."

*The Most Revealing Episode*

No, this is the truth.

No way, no way, is my secret about to be exposed?

I know the price of revealing heavenly secrets, it's not as simple as cutting off an arm!

"Um..." Shen Xiaoran chickened out, not daring to say more, afraid of saying more wrong things, so after walking for a while, she changed the subject, "Don't you live at school? Are you going out now?"

"My dad and I are delivering something, I'm going out to get it," Tang Siwen explained.

"I see..." Shen Xiaoran gradually became nervous.

If they kept walking this road, based on the distance and speaking speed, and the pauses in between, they would have to chat for at least five hundred words.

She had already noticed such a big change, that she didn't seem like the same person. If she tested her with some of her and Chen Yuan's shared memories, wouldn't she be exposed?

Of course, there was no point in her doing that...

Normal people wouldn't associate it with something like body swapping.

"So, what's the reason?"

Tang Siwen asked curiously as they exited the school gate.

After being asked that, Shen Xiaoran was preparing to switch the bodies back.

She couldn't be interrogated by her any longer.

But if she switched the bodies back now, would this perceptive girl notice the moment she switched accounts and logged in?

Wait, wasn't Tang Siwen being bullied by middle school girls to the point of not daring to speak, even being stepped on? Why was she so clever today?

What, you can't beat middle schoolers, so you bully me, an elementary schooler?

But I'm no ordinary elementary schooler.

I'm a super elementary schooler!

"Ah, this..." Shen Xiaoran acted embarrassed, and said evasively, "You've found out."

"I knew it."

Hearing Shen Xiaoran's admission, Tang Siwen confirmed her guess.

"..."

How did she know?

Shen Xiaoran suddenly thought of the *dihua* plots she'd been watching recently... She likes to overthink things, huh?

Fine.

Then tell me, what is it, what makes me seem like a different person?

"You've become much happier and more proactive this week. You're even more polite than before," Tang Siwen said.

"..."

How unreasonable was Chen Yuan before? I'm just normal, going to school like a normal law-abiding citizen, and I'm considered polite?

And he told me not to bully Tang Siwen... I think he's the one who's been bullying her all along.

Hmm, I'm a little curious how Chen Yuan bullied Tang Siwen.

He must have done something very devious.

"Well... isn't that how it should be? I'm usually such a friendly and kind person,"

Shen Xiaoran had long grasped the principle of playing Chen Yuan—be narcissistic when speaking.

"It's different, your state of mind has changed, like you've experienced something very happy,"

Tang Siwen looked up, stared at Shen Xiaoran, paused for a long time, and asked curiously, "Did you make a lot of progress with her?"

"..."

Those words, though normal, struck Shen Xiaoran like bullets.

She wasn't wrong.

This Tang Siwen really does like 'me'.

She felt it, this feeling was indeed a crush.

And, similarly, she was a girl who placed Chen Yuan in a very high position, hoping for his well-being more than trying to get him.

Like, the high school version of herself with fully functional legs...

Especially that 'her'.

Pain, so much pain!

Those who have unrequited love know how humble they are.

"... Yeah." Shen Xiaoran forced a smile, nodded, and replied, "She said something very happy to me on New Year's Eve."

"That makes sense, the timing lines up too."

Tang Siwen understood, nodded slightly, and remained silent until they reached the intersection. Before separating, she finally revealed a slight smile and said, "That's great, I'm happy for you. Bye-bye."

She turned around slowly, about to leave.

Even though, she hadn't answered yet.

Why would she say that sentence...

Just like herself.

Only by hurting herself first, and showing a harmless demeanor, could she better stay by Chen Yuan's side, watching silently.

But that's all she could do.

"Tang Siwen."

Just then, Shen Xiaoran suddenly called out to her.

As she turned her head, she gently hugged her.

Then, she placed her hand on the back of her hand, and gently patted it, as if comforting her.

But, without words.

She didn't know if Tang Siwen was sad, but she was pretty sad herself.

Meeting someone too amazing too early, but only being able to watch secretly.

Even though it was also the feeling of liking someone, it could only be hidden in the heart.

She just wanted to hug this pitiful girl.

And after this hug, she suddenly felt her 'heartbeat' speeding up...

Moreover, it wasn't her own heartbeat.

It was Tang Siwen's.

Crap.

After doing this out of impulse just now, she realized that while mutual sympathy between *defeated dogs* was indeed pitiful, she was using Chen Yuan's body!

Wouldn't this hug make Chen Yuan land in a predicament...

Stupid, stupid, stupid, what am I doing?

I can't mess around with this account.

So, taking advantage of the hug, Shen Xiaoran slightly rolled up her sleeves, and slowly tightened the slipknot tied to her wrist, like applying a rubber tourniquet when giving an injection...

Then, she slipped away.

The owner of this body became Chen Yuan.

When he arrived, he felt himself hugging a fragrant person.

Not very tall, wearing the No. 11 Middle School uniform, with her hair down...

Oh my, isn't this Siwen!

So, Chen Yuan quickly let go.

Then, he saw Tang Siwen looking at him with a slightly flushed face, a bit dazed.

Damn it, Shen Xiaoran, I'm going to kill you!

I told you not to use my account to build a harem, what have you done, you bastard?

And this is at the school gate.

Even if I'm a saint, this won't do!

What will Tang Siwen think...

She likes me, this hug, won't it make her feel hopeful?

"... Thank you." However, Tang Siwen said those two words, smiling sweetly.

Thank you for what...

Did you enjoy it?

"No, you're welcome." Chen Yuan was also a retard, and his reply was a mess.

"Thank you for your comfort, I'm not that fragile."

Tang Siwen gently shook her head, looked at the gentle Chen Yuan, and said, "Maybe, I'm a little sad. But being together at school, the memories in Ningcheng, I think being best friends is also enjoyable."

"..."

Chen Yuan finally understood now, Tang Siwen probably said something sad to him just now, which touched the little *defeated dog* Shen Xiaoran, so she couldn't help but hug her.

Then, after realizing she messed up, she quickly teleported him back.

Alright, I accept it.

"Yes, best friends." Chen Yuan nodded. He also responded with a smile.

"But your best friend is Zhou Fu," Tang Siwen reminded him.

"..." Chen Yuan was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Both are good, both are good."

After Chen Yuan finished speaking, Tang Siwen suddenly took a step forward, startling Chen Yuan.

Then, after looking around, and finding no one, she placed her finger on her lips, and whispered, "She's not here, you can tell the truth."

"..." Chen Yuan was numb.

Tang Siwen, are you an elementary school student?

You must be my best friend in the world?

Give me a break.

Moreover, how should I tell the truth?

My Fu is beautiful, and I love her.

My Fu is great, no need to say more.

No matter what, my Fu's position in my heart is very important.

After all, she weighs a lot more than you...

"They are all the same, first, is the two of you."

Only after Chen Yuan finished speaking did he feel like he was saying something from a scumbag's handbook, how strange.

"I admit she's also a very good friend of yours, but after all, you haven't known each other for long."

Tang Siwen thought for a moment, and said in a discussing tone, "If you feel that 2nd place is difficult, then 1.5 will do."

1. 5?

That won't do, then my Fu won't have roots!

"Then let's say it that way."

Tang Siwen didn't wait for Chen Yuan to reply, and decided on her own. Then, she pulled away, waved her hand, and suddenly stopped again as she turned around, looked back at Chen Yuan, and reminded him, "Then the 1st place, is me."

To this, Chen Yuan nodded.

Zhou Fu has already become a little social butterfly, has many friends, unlike the lonely Siwen-jiang, so lowering her weight on my side a little, is okay, right?

I believe Tang Siwen also thinks so.

But, no.

【After all, she's lucky enough to be so close to you】

【Give this first place to me】

"..."

Looking at Tang Siwen's black hair, slightly moving in the subtle cold wind, Chen Yuan felt a kind of feeling called a knife.

He even suddenly felt guilty.

But can I be blamed for this?

With superpowers, seeing classmates in trouble, friends needing help, can I not care?

What, do I have to be like an old lady with bound feet, not stepping out of the house?

In summary, I have no responsibility.

Moreover, Tang Siwen's current appearance can't be considered sad.

Helping her out of her predicament, offering help when she is sad, Chen Yuan never regrets it.

As for being liked by her,

This is also my honor.

Bye-bye, Siwen-jiang.

Then, think of a way to beat Shen Xiaoran severely.

Using his hand to loosen the rope tied to his arm, Chen Yuan planned to return to his body.

Then, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind, "Chen Yuan."

At this time, he turned around and saw He Hongtao in the driver's seat of the Jaguar, rolled down the passenger window, and greeted him.

"Principal He, good afternoon." Chen Yuan responded politely.

"I heard from Director Huang that your sister took the No. 11 Middle School entrance exam, and finished the paper in ten minutes, and got a perfect score, is she that amazing?" He Hongtao joked with a smile.

"Because her legs are not good, she can only study at home, so she previewed the material." Chen Yuan explained.

"I see." He Hongtao nodded.

Luckily she previewed the material, otherwise the test paper would definitely not meet the school's admission standards.

But Director Wang also received some punishment.

When he was having dinner with the principal of No. 11 Middle School last night, He Hongtao privately chatted with the middle school principal about this Director Wang. Although he spoke euphemistically, he did complain about this person's dark spots.

And coincidentally, the principal of No. 11 Middle School was the kind of person who didn't like two-faced people.

He liked his subordinates to lick him, but he was also greedy, wanting them to lick him sincerely. And after he found out that this person could even backstab the good brothers who helped him in high school, then if he let him rise, and he retired, wouldn't he turn his back on him?

Then the middle school principal said that he had originally wanted to recommend him, to take over the position of the retired vice-principal in a few years.

Since he found out that he was this kind of person, then he wouldn't even think about it.

This was He Hongtao's reputation.

But he rarely used this reputation.

And this time, it was actually because of Chen Yuan, to a greater or lesser extent.

Bullying a little cripple? I can't stand it.

Of course, he was, after all, a principal, not a little girl who wanted to gain other people's favor, so he wouldn't talk about this kind of thing. That would be too degrading.

It didn't matter whether Chen Yuan knew or not.

But Chen Yuan heard the inner thoughts.

He Bao, you really...

I'm going to die of crying.

The inner softness and outer steel of the majestic empress persona is so good to me.

"By the way, you have to do well on this final exam." He Hongtao said with a smile.

"Why?" Chen Yuan asked, puzzled.

"You still have to ask why you should do well on the exam? You're getting a little cocky, aren't you, Chen Yuan?" He Hongtao said with a smile.

"Ah, this... doing well on the exam is a must, but is there something different about this exam?"

"Well, I'm not too sure, it depends on the content of my meeting this time."

He Hongtao finished speaking with a smile, then made an ok gesture, preparing to leave.

"Oh, goodbye, Principal He."

Chen Yuan waved his hand, and said goodbye to him.

Hiss... what the hell.

Why do you have to have a meeting to decide how to take the final exam?

…………

Xia Hai City Education Bureau.

Today, the proportion of Volvos in the unit's parking lot has increased a lot.

In the conference hall of the Education Bureau, the main seat was occupied by the director of the Education Bureau, and the principals of No. 1 Middle School and No. 4 Middle School were on the left and right sides respectively.

The rest were the principals of all the key high schools in Xia Hai.

And today's theme was—

In order to improve competitiveness with Ningcheng, an early unified city-wide exam will be held in the first semester of the second year of high school!

(End of this chapter)