Chapter 89
The homeroom teacher had no choice; official data on scores generally wouldn’t be wrong.
He reminded Ye Mu that if she had any objections to the results, she could bring her ID and examination permit to the education examination center for a recheck.
Ye Fu and Ye Mu immediately prepared to contest their son’s scores, constantly reassuring him, “Don’t worry, son. Mom and Dad will go with you to check your scores!”
Ye Liangchen kept his head down, silent. When Ye Fu and Ye Mu called out to him a couple of times, he still didn’t respond.
Just as Ye Fu was about to pull Ye Liangchen up, he lifted his head, his face streaked with tears. “Are you trying to drive me to my death?”
At these words, Ye Fu and Ye Mu were momentarily stunned. Their previously frantic hearts suddenly calmed. “Sweetheart, what’s wrong? Mom and Dad only want what’s best for you. How could we harm you?”
“What’s best for me? If others find out I scored 129, what will they think of me?”
“Just thinking about how they’ll look at me, how they’ll look at you two, makes my heart ache so much I can hardly breathe.”
With that, he collapsed to the ground.
This scene terrified Ye Fu and Ye Mu, who rushed forward to support Ye Liangchen.
“Mom and Dad, I want to go to school. I want to continue my studies. You know I’ve always been excellent. Trust me, I will make something of myself in the future. That’s my confidence.”
Ye Liangchen spoke earnestly, “Please, use your connections to get me into school. Don’t let anyone know I scored 129. I really can’t afford to lose face…”
After saying this, he slowly closed his eyes, and in that moment, two streams of tears trickled down from the corners of his eyes...
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**Chapter 107: Greedy and Lustful**
After checking the scores, Long Aotian decided to celebrate by taking Hu Yuying out for three days of fun.
Amidst the joy and excitement, life gradually returned to its usual rhythm.
In the following days, even when alone, Hu Yuying managed to keep the stall organized.
Long Aotian took this opportunity to sign up for a driving test.
Before he crossed over, he already knew how to drive. Getting a new license in this world wasn’t particularly easy, but it wasn’t too difficult either.
Time slipped away unnoticed.
One day, Hu Yuying sat on a small stool, resting her chin on one hand, gazing at the overcast sky. “I wonder how Long Ge’s test is going today.”
From the first to the third subjects, Long Ge had passed with flying colors. Today, he was tackling the fourth subject. She knew he would be fine, but she couldn’t help but worry about him.
Just thinking about Long Aotian made Hu Yuying shyly cover her face with her hands, feeling a wave of embarrassment wash over her.
Suddenly, thunder rumbled in the darkening sky.
As a raindrop fell to the ground, countless others followed, forming a natural curtain of water.
Hu Yuying quickly moved her stool under the awning and gathered most of her clothes.
The market road, once bustling with people, quickly fell silent as the rain began to pour.
The sky darkened, and thunder rolled ominously.
The old awning, already worn, soon began to leak under the sudden downpour.
Feeling the droplets on her skin, Hu Yuying shrank her neck and hurried her packing.
“Wow, this rain is really heavy…”
Long Aotian rushed in on his bike, already soaked through.
“How did it go, Long Ge?”
“When have I ever missed a shot?”
Long Aotian shook off the water and squatted down to help Hu Yuying pack up their goods.
Once everything was secured, they found a dry spot and looked out at the endless curtain of rain.
The dim sky, the sound of raindrops hitting the awning, and the patter on the ground created a soothing atmosphere, a comfort to both body and soul.
“Long Ge, do you want to change into dry clothes?” Hu Yuying asked, noticing how drenched he was. Without waiting for his answer, she quickly found some clothes that would fit him.
Long Aotian had wanted to change for a while but felt shy with Hu Yuying around.
Now that she had brought it up, and with the rain showing no signs of letting up, he didn’t refuse. After all, the feeling of wet clothes clinging to him was unbearable.
“Just don’t peek,” he joked.
“Who’s peeking? I wouldn’t do that!” Hu Yuying replied, covering her eyes with her hands.
Seeing this, Long Aotian moved behind her and began to change.
A rosy hue crept onto his cheeks.
Through the gaps between her fingers, Hu Yuying’s bright, glistening eyes blinked slightly.
She instinctively swallowed hard, not daring to linger her gaze anywhere for even a second.
When Long Aotian finished changing and returned to her side, he was startled. “Are you okay?”
Her originally fair face was now flushed, her wet eyes darting around as if she were feverish.
“I’m fine, really,” Hu Yuying stammered, feeling shy.
He touched her forehead; she wasn’t burning up.
Long Aotian squinted slightly. “Did you peek at me changing? Look at how embarrassed you are.”
Caught like a cat with its tail caught, Hu Yuying quickly shook her head. “No, I didn’t peek!”
“Really?”
At his words, her already flushed face turned even redder.
Seeing her flustered expression, Long Aotian couldn’t help but tease her. “Tsk tsk, what a little pervert.”
Hu Yuying lowered her head, her hands on her cheeks, trying to cool down her burning face. “I’m not a pervert!”
“Greedy and lustful, that’s you,” Long Aotian chuckled, poking her forehead playfully.
Hu Yuying stole a glance at Long Aotian, their eyes meeting. His amused gaze made her smile, and seeing him laugh made her smile too.
As the rain began to lighten, the market around them was emptying out. Those who hadn’t left were packing up.
Long Aotian and Hu Yuying decided to call it a day early.
After loading the goods onto the tricycle, Hu Yuying settled in and said, “Long Ge, I’m ready.”
“Then let’s go.”
He started the tricycle toward the market exit.
Not long after they set off, the heavens, always fond of playing tricks on humanity, decided to unleash another downpour.
“Long Ge, it’s pouring again!” Hu Yuying exclaimed, standing up to shield Long Aotian with one hand while holding onto the tricycle with the other.
“Hold on tight,” he said, accelerating.
People could find shelter from the rain, but there was no place to protect their goods on the tricycle.
The rain fell heavily, and soon both of them were soaked again.
Years later, this rain would remain vividly etched in their memories.
Years later, whenever Hu Yuying thought of this rain, a smile would unconsciously spread across her face, a hint of pride in her expression.
Once they got home, Hu Yuying jumped off the tricycle and quickly opened the door for Long Aotian to drive in.
After he entered, she shivered, pulling her neck in, and locked the door behind them.
“Quick, change your clothes.”
Long Aotian watched as Hu Yuying trembled and pushed her into the living room.
He then headed into the kitchen.
He filled a pot with water, turned on the heat, and sliced some ginger. Even as a big man, he couldn’t help but shiver.
Once the water boiled, he added a bit of brown sugar to the ginger water.
Just as he stepped back into the living room, Hu Yuying emerged from the bedroom, now dressed in dry clothes.
Yet even in her new outfit, she still shivered slightly from the cold.
“Drink some ginger water first. After that, lie down for a bit. I’ll let you taste Long Ge’s cooking for lunch today.”
Watching Long Aotian busy himself and care for her made Hu Yuying’s lips curve into a smile. It felt wonderful to be cared for.
“What are you standing there for? Hurry up and drink,” Long Aotian said, noticing her dazed expression. He leaned down to see what she was thinking.
As he leaned in, Hu Yuying’s breath quickened. He was so close, so very close.
Her mind went blank, and she forgot what she wanted to say. Her heart raced uncontrollably.
In that moment, her body seemed to move on its own, taking a step closer, as if that would bring her nearer to Long Ge.
Long Aotian was already leaning down, and as Hu Yuying stepped forward, she bumped her forehead against his.
“Are you okay? Did that hurt?” Long Aotian chuckled, finding her dazed expression amusing.
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