signingbooks Chapter 73 Do you need something?
Chapter 73 Do you need something?
Lu Yuan's math skills still have considerable room for improvement, and he's thinking about whether he can find a top student to tutor him.
Among all the students in the school, Tong Xiaowei is undoubtedly one of the strongest in mathematics.
Although she didn't get first place in math in the mock exam, she still scored over 140 points, making her a true top student.
Her understanding of mathematical problem-solving strategies was already extraordinary.
Lu Yuan secretly calculated that if he could learn the essence of her three-part problem-solving technique, his math grades might achieve a qualitative leap.
Lu Yuan was deep in thought when Jiang Yiqing, who was resting on the bed beside him, noticed his absent-minded appearance and asked softly, "Lu Yuan, what are you thinking about?"
"what?"
Lu Yuan snapped out of his daze, quickly composed himself, and smiled to cover it up, saying, "It's nothing."
He smoothly changed the subject, looking at Jiang Yiqing with concern: "How are you feeling now? Are you still in pain?"
"I'm much better now." Jiang Yiqing nodded slightly, subconsciously glancing around. There was no one else in the infirmary for the time being, and this was a rare moment for her to be alone with Lu Yuan.
When she was feeling the worst, Lu Yuan ignored the strange looks from others and took her all the way to the infirmary. He even sacrificed his evening study time to stay with her.
She was deeply moved by this gesture.
She only wished that these quiet moments together could last a little longer.
"It's good that you're alright. You should lie down and rest for a while." Lu Yuan said gently, "Menstrual periods are especially difficult for girls. If you have time on the weekend, you can go to the pharmacy and stock up on some painkillers to carry with you. Medical conditions are so advanced now, and there are also special treatments for menstrual periods, so you don't have to worry about taking medicine harming your body."
Lu Yuan spoke eloquently and knowledgeably, as if he were a seasoned veteran.
Jiang Yiqing looked surprised and couldn't help but ask in confusion, "How do you know so much?"
"Uh... well..."
Lu Yuan froze for a moment, then suddenly realized that he was just an inexperienced high school student, and a boy at that. Logically speaking, he shouldn't know so much about the trivial matters of a girl's menstrual cycle.
This statement is completely illogical.
His mind raced, and he quickly came up with a barely plausible excuse: "Hey, I learned about it in biology class. I was just putting what I learned into practice."
Biology textbooks do cover some basic knowledge points, but they would never explain them in such detail and comprehensiveness as he did.
Although the reason was full of loopholes, Jiang Yiqing did not press the matter further. Instead, she felt that Lu Yuan was thoughtful and considerate.
She smiled slightly, pursing her lips, and tentatively asked, "Did you take care of Lingjing like this when she was on her period?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan fell silent, his thoughts drifting back to his past life.
In the past, Xu Lingjing would always be exceptionally irritable during her menstrual period, and at that time, even just appearing in front of her felt like a mistake.
Back then, he naively believed that girls were just naturally irritable and prone to irritability during their periods.
But after experiencing more, I slowly realized that menstruation is never an excuse to be angry or hate someone for no reason.
Just like Ye Yixian, we've known each other for so long, and she must have gone through menstruation too, but she never acts abnormally, and she never gets angry with me for no reason.
Thinking of this, Lu Yuan smiled faintly and said in a calm tone, "No. This is her private matter. She never tells me, and I never care."
"Don't you care?"
Hearing these words from Lu Yuan, Jiang Yiqing felt it was all incredibly unreal.
It's as incomprehensible as a person with a sweet tooth remaining unmoved by a table full of exquisite desserts.
Lu Yuan's change of heart was not without reason.
Jiang Yiqing vaguely understood that everyone seemed to agree that it was Ye Yixian's appearance that completely changed Lu Yuan.
To be honest, she was very resentful.
In the past, Lu Yuan was completely infatuated with Xu Lingjing, who had excellent grades, high looks, and a great temperament, and he neglected himself.
But now that he has let go of Xu Lingjing, why has he taken a liking to Ye Yixian instead of Jiang Yiqing?
Jiang Yiqing believed that she was no less beautiful, talented, or had a better personality than Ye Yixian, and she would never be as cold and distant as Xu Lingjing towards Lu Yuan.
Clearly, she is the one who deserves Lu Yuan more.
Amidst the turmoil of emotions, Jiang Yiqing bit her lower lip, a surge of grievance and resentment welling up inside her. The words that had been building up inside her almost spilled out: "Actually, I..."
But as soon as she started speaking, someone sat down in the empty seat next to her.
The sudden arrival of an outsider interrupted her thoughts, and she had to swallow back the thoughts hidden in her heart, her words stopping abruptly at the last minute.
The person who came was Tong Xiaowei. She had just finished her examination and taken her medicine and came to the rest area to rest for a while.
Tong Xiaowei subconsciously looked up and glanced at Lu Yuan and Jiang Yiqing.
She had a deep impression of Lu Yuan. The way he looked when he took the stage after winning first place in English that day was truly unforgettable.
In the past, she always stood firmly on the podium during major exams, but this time she performed poorly in the mock exam. Although her total score was still high, she did not get first place in any subject.
Unlike Xia Anqi, she was not stubborn or extreme. She never felt that others had taken away her ranking, but only blamed herself for not performing well enough.
Looking at Lu Yuan at this moment, I felt only a bit of admiration and curiosity. After all, Lu Yuan had become a dark horse that had emerged from the school.
"What were you trying to say?" Lu Yuan asked, puzzled, seeing that Jiang Yiqing seemed hesitant to speak.
"No...it's nothing." Jiang Yiqing shook her head gently. With an outsider beside her, she could no longer speak of her private thoughts.
"Oh, okay then."
Lu Yuan didn't delve too deeply into it; his mind was no longer on Jiang Yiqing, but entirely on Tong Xiaowei, who had just sat down.
Tong Xiaowei took the medicine and sat quietly waiting for it to take effect. In her spare time, she didn't waste any time and took out her notebook to review.
The infirmary was quiet, with the occasional soft hum of medical equipment.
Lu Yuan would occasionally steal glances at Tong Xiaowei, the two of them at a distance that was just right so he couldn't see the contents of the notebook.
He was itching to see what was so special about the top student's notes, as he was eager to learn.
Unbeknownst to him, Jiang Yiqing had already closed her eyes and fallen into a deep sleep, while Lu Yuan was still secretly craning his neck, trying to see through Tong Xiaowei's notes.
He was unaware that Tong Xiaowei had already seen through his unusual behavior.
At first, Tong Xiaowei thought it was just her imagination, but after paying attention several times, she clearly saw that Lu Yuan's gaze was always on her.
Feeling both puzzled and embarrassed, she quietly moved to the side, deliberately creating some distance between herself and the crowd.
Lu Yuan, however, was not giving up and subconsciously moved a little closer.
Finally, Tong Xiaowei realized that Lu Yuan had been staring at her the whole time, so she looked up at him and asked softly, "Is there something you need?"
Her tone wasn't cold, but she felt that Lu Yuan's actions were somewhat inexplicable, and even subtly impolite.
Lu Yuan's heart skipped a beat when Tong Xiaowei stared at him. He instinctively tried to pretend nothing was wrong, but Tong Xiaowei's gaze was clear and she was looking straight at him, making it impossible for him to hide his feelings.
He could only scratch his head awkwardly and give a sheepish smile: "Hi, top student, I'm Lu Yuan from Class 5. I just... wanted to take a look at your notes."
Tong Xiaowei was slightly taken aback. It turned out that the other person was staring at her not for any other reason, but simply to see her notes.
She secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that she hadn't questioned him rashly, otherwise it would have only made things more awkward.
Tong Xiaowei looked down at the notebook in her hand, hesitated for a moment, and then handed it to Lu Yuan: "Then you can borrow it."
Lu Yuan was immediately flattered and incredulous.
These are the exclusive notes of a top student, comparable to a secret martial arts manual in a wuxia novel. Tong Xiaowei is so generous as to lend them to me so easily.