Chapter 76
"Hehe, I laughed. When you finally wake up to reality, don’t blame me for turning into a heartless husband!"
At this point, Ye Liangchen gave a self-deprecating smile and slowly lowered his head.
But when he raised it again, his eyes were already filled with red veins, and his fists were tightly clenched. "You bastard! If it weren't for you, how could I possibly strip them of their titles!"
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**Chapter 91: Long Aotian Turns into a Mother Hen**
A week can feel long or short, but ultimately, it led to this day.
"Tomorrow, we embark on a brand new journey. It's time for Yu Ying to prove herself. Are you nervous?"
Long Aotian felt a mix of excitement and anxiety.
"A little," Hu Yuying replied obediently.
"A little is good. Just treat this exam like a regular test; it’s just a different venue," Long Aotian said to Hu Yuying, though he himself was nervously clenching his fists.
In his previous life, he had dropped out of school early, never experiencing the gaokao (the national college entrance examination), and had entered society, facing the myriad challenges of life.
Now, a different path lay before him, one that was entirely unlike the last. This was a chance to make up for his past regrets.
Hu Yuying's eyes sparkled as she watched her brother Long, who was clearly more anxious than she was, trying to comfort her. It warmed her heart and made her a bit happy.
"Long Ge, don’t be nervous. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Just read the questions carefully. I believe in you!" Hu Yuying cheered him on.
"Don’t cook breakfast at home tomorrow. Get up early and grab something on the way to the exam. Go to Zhao Ji for breakfast; their food is clean and hygienic. Oh, and..."
In that moment, Long Aotian was like a mother hen, going on and on about one thing after another in Hu Yuying's ear.
Since they would be in different exam rooms, they really had to look after themselves tomorrow.
Faced with Long Aotian's motherly chatter, Hu Yuying didn’t feel annoyed at all; instead, she listened attentively.
In the end, she thoughtfully handed Long Aotian a glass of water. "Long Ge, drink some water."
Long Aotian took a sip, soothing his throat, feeling much better.
Then, for some reason, he turned to glance at Wang Shuo.
Perhaps it was the intensity of the emotions in Long Aotian's eyes that made Wang Shuo feel a chill down his spine. He turned to look and met Long Aotian's gaze.
After a moment's thought, Long Aotian walked over, towering over Wang Shuo. "Come out with me."
Wang Shuo scratched his head, thinking carefully. He had been pretty well-behaved lately; he shouldn’t have offended Long Aotian, right?
"Hurry up!"
Wang Shuo froze for a moment. "Coming, coming."
Once outside the classroom, Long Aotian frowned, looking down at Wang Shuo. "You little brat..."
Before long, the two of them walked back into the classroom, one after the other.
Long Aotian returned to his seat, while Wang Shuo pulled something out of his pocket, showing off.
The people around them widened their eyes in envy at what Wang Shuo had in his pocket.
"Long Ge, where did you go just now?" As Long Aotian's little follower, she really shouldn’t have asked, but her curiosity got the better of her.
"Nothing much. Just get a good night's sleep tonight and keep your spirits up for tomorrow's gaokao."
"Mm-hmm, I will. You take care too, Long Ge."
That night, the old man returned home early, preparing dinner and waiting for his son.
He had seen the changes over the past six months, and it warmed his heart.
The rough man might not express his feelings delicately, but his care for Long Aotian was no less than that of any loving parent.
And that night, Hu Yuying also made a video call to her grandparents in the countryside.
Though the elderly folks had little education, they understood the importance of the gaokao and offered Hu Yuying their most sincere blessings and love.
It was an extraordinary night.
As the sun rose, its rays broke through the darkness, casting light upon the world and bringing the purest warmth to people.
Everyone had their own examination admission ticket and exam room.
Long Aotian rode his bicycle swiftly toward his exam venue.
Hu Yuying also got up early, bought breakfast at Zhao Ji, and then took the bus.
Having visited the school where the exam would take place beforehand, Long Aotian was not unfamiliar with it. After locking up his bike, he heard a cheerful shout: "Long Aotian!"
"Which classroom are you in?" Long Aotian looked at Li Qingxue, feeling a stir of emotions. It was nice to see a familiar face in the same exam venue.
"Let me see your admission ticket," Li Qingxue said.
After glancing at Long Aotian's ticket, Li Qingxue grinned mischievously. "I’m in the class next to yours."
"Oh no, what a shame! It would have been great if you were sitting next to me."
Li Qingxue huffed lightly. "Even if I were, don’t think you could peek at my answers."
"Otherwise, we’d both be doomed!"
"Look at you getting all scared. Let’s go." Long Aotian decided not to tease Li Qingxue any longer and led the way into the unfamiliar school.
Upon reaching the floor of his classroom, Long Aotian stopped at the door of one classroom and turned to Li Qingxue. "Good luck."
He gave a thumbs-up to the lively girl.
"Good luck," Li Qingxue returned the gesture.
As Long Aotian turned to head into his classroom, Li Qingxue's eyes sparkled. "Long Aotian, I’ll treat you to a meal in Kyoto."
Long Aotian didn’t look back but waved his hand and walked into the classroom.
Li Qingxue watched him, chuckling softly. "What a cool guy!"
As the exam papers were distributed, Long Aotian took a deep breath, his grip on the pen turning slightly white.
"I really yearn for a different kind of life!"
With that thought, he immersed himself in the questions.
Not only did Hu Yuying want to submit a satisfactory answer sheet for herself, but he did too!
The morning exam went very smoothly, which made Long Aotian quite satisfied.
At least this subject was secure.
After submitting the paper and finishing class, it was time to prepare for the afternoon exam.
"Long Aotian."
Looking up, he saw Li Qingxue at the classroom door, smiling and waving at him. "How did it go?"
"Definitely no problem." Until the results came out, it had to be no problem!
"Are you going home for lunch or eating out?"
"I’ll just grab something quick outside. Want to join?" Long Aotian asked.
"Sure! What do you like for the main dish?"
"I’m good with anything. I’m not picky."
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Hu Yuying sat quietly on the unfamiliar playground, with pickles and steamed buns beside her.
Not being with Long Aotian, she habitually made do with herself. One, it was a habit; two, she felt it was unnecessary trouble; three, being a little thrifty, she knew how to save money, and as long as she could fill her stomach, it was fine.
"Hey, you’re really hard to find."
Hearing the voice, Hu Yuying looked up in confusion.
To her surprise, Wang Shuo was jogging toward her.
Having been bullied by him before, she instinctively wanted to distance herself and hurriedly began to pack her things.
"Here, this is for you."
Before Hu Yuying could finish packing, Wang Shuo had already placed a lunch box and some side dishes in front of her.
"What’s this about?" Hu Yuying shifted her body, creating distance between herself and Wang Shuo.
Seeing the pickles that Hu Yuying hadn’t yet put away, Wang Shuo’s expression turned strange. "Looks like Long Aotian was right."
At his words, Hu Yuying looked up at Wang Shuo, puzzled.
"Long Aotian said that without him watching over you, you’d definitely make do with yourself. This is what he asked me to buy for you."
Looking at the lunch box and side dishes in front of her, Hu Yuying’s lips curled up slightly. But with Wang Shuo still there, she suppressed her smile. "How much was it?"
"Long Aotian covered it," Wang Shuo said, sounding quite pleased.
Because not only did Long Aotian pay for both Hu Yuying’s and his own meals, but he also bought himself two packs of cigarettes...
**[Three updates, how cool is that? A little support wouldn’t hurt, right? (smug)]**
**Chapter 92: Getting Closer to Him, Being by His Side**
Upon hearing this, Hu Yuying gently bit her red lips and obediently opened the lunch box and side dishes resting on her lap.
The moment the food touched her lips, she couldn’t help but smile widely, her eyes turning into crescent moons.
It was just the simplest of meals, yet to Hu Yuying, it felt like the most delicious food in the world, bringing her immense happiness.
He had thought of everything for her.
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