In the vibrant campus, Jiang Chen was still struggling with the homework and exercises he missed a few days ago. Ah! Why didn't he finish it last night? Of course, he was so engrossed in cultivation that he couldn't extricate himself (￣ y ▽ ￣).
As usual, Jiang Chen entered the classroom just as the bell rang. As soon as his butt touched the chair, the class monitor walked over briskly and placed a stack of test papers heavily on his desk, saying in an annoyed tone, “Jiang Chen, if you keep delaying your homework and exercises, the teacher will be unhappy.” Jiang Chen smiled apologetically and nodded quickly, “Got it, got it, I’ll finish it today.”
But despite saying that, Jiang Chen was a bit worried. Last night, he got so immersed in cultivation again that he still had a lot of homework left. He looked at the mountain of test papers, patted his face, trying to sober himself up to complete his homework more efficiently.
During lunch break, Yuihama took out a notebook with a different cover and handed it to Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen, who was busy taking notes, was startled for a moment, then said seriously, “Yuigahama-classmate, thank you for your help, but I think I’ll do it myself.”
“Pfft.”
Hachiman Hikigaya, who was nearby, suddenly chuckled again.
Yuihama (`dish´): “This isn’t my notebook. I borrowed it from Yukino after school yesterday. She even thought I was sick, how strange.”
Jiang Chen and Hachiman Hikigaya Σ(ŎдŎ|||)ﾉﾉ
In their hearts, it was unimaginable for Yui Yuigahama to suddenly ask a good student for notes.
Jiang Chen looked at the notebook with some hesitation. After all, he had already graduated from university in his previous life, and now he had to look at a girl's notes. He felt a bit embarrassed. But he couldn't directly refuse Yuihama's kind offer, and this notebook came from Yukino Yukinoshita, who was a well-known academic ace in the school. Her notes might really help him quickly catch up on the knowledge he had long forgotten.
Hachiman Hikigaya stood with his hands in his pockets, looking at Jiang Yang with a teasing expression, and joked, “Hey, Jiang Chen, she kindly got you the notes, just take them. Maybe after reading Yukinoshita's notes, you’ll finish your homework as if you’re cheating.”
As soon as Jiang Chen heard this, what was there to hesitate about? He immediately took the notebook. “Yuigahama-classmate, I apologize for my behavior just now. You are like an angel.” Jiang Chen praised Yuihama. Then he eagerly opened the notebook and began to refer to it seriously.
As soon as Yuihama heard Jiang Chen’s praise, she blushed, but it faded so quickly that no one else noticed.
“It’s… nothing… Just finish it quickly and give it back to me so I can return it.”
Jiang Chen said firmly, “Understood.”
As Jiang Chen carefully flipped through Yukinoshita's notes, the clear ideas and detailed explanations enlightened him. He took notes as he read, and would mumble softly when he encountered something he didn't understand.
Seeing this, Hachiman Hikigaya leaned over again and asked curiously, “Hey, is it really that amazing? Let me take a look.” As he spoke, he poked his head above the notebook, his eyes quickly scanning the handwriting. He pouted, and although he was sarcastic, “Tch, it’s just a compilation of knowledge points, what’s the big deal?” But in his heart, he had to admit that Yukino Yukinoshita’s notes were indeed well-organized, no wonder Jiang Chen was so engrossed in them.
Jiang Chen ignored Hachiman Hikigaya’s sarcastic remarks and continued to focus on the notes. He calculated silently in his heart that with Yukino Yukinoshita's study method, he should be able to quickly catch up on the homework and exercises he had fallen behind on. As he thought about it, he couldn't help but admire Yukinoshita even more.
“But then again, Yukinoshita actually lent you her notes?” Hachiman Hikigaya had a look of disbelief. “Isn’t she afraid you’ll come up with strange ideas on them?”
Yui Yuigahama (〝▼dish▼): “Xiao Qi, what kind of expression is that! I promised that I would return them completely intact.”
“I see.” Hachiman Hikigaya had an expression that said, “That’s the truth.”
“However, I still have to thank you, Yuigahama-classmate, for going to find Yukino-classmate to borrow the notes for me.” Jiang Chen said with a solemn expression and sincere words.
“It’s nothing, Xiao Chen, we’re friends, it’s just a small matter, don’t worry about it.” Yui Yuigahama said happily.
“But, Xiao Xue was quite cold at first, and asked a lot of strange questions,” Yui Yuigahama then replied blankly.
“Is it possible that she guessed the notes weren’t for your own use?” Hachiman Hikigaya asked cautiously.
“Uh… really? Is Xiao Xue that amazing?” Yui Yuigahama looked confused.
Hachiman Hikigaya sighed softly and rubbed his temples, “Given Yukinoshita’s keenness, it’s not impossible. After all, she’s always been very smart, and her insight into details often surpasses ordinary people.”
Yui Yuigahama bit her lip, showing a worried expression, “Then what should I do? If Xiao Xue finds out the notes were for someone else, will she get angry?” Her eyes were filled with anxiety, and her hands unconsciously tugged at the hem of her clothes.
“Don’t worry, Yuigahama-classmate, since Yukinoshita-classmate lent you the notes, it means she’s willing, so there’s no need to worry.” Jiang Chen comforted Yui Yuigahama without looking up.
“After all, she dotes on you a lot,” Jiang Chen thought silently.
“Oh, that’s a relief (=^▽^=).” Yui Yuigahama smiled brightly, and the worry in her eyes instantly dissipated, as if she had received great comfort.
She clasped her hands in front of her chest and tilted her head slightly, “Jiang Chen-classmate, now that you say that, I really feel that Xiao Xue definitely won’t be angry. By the way, Jiang Chen-classmate, how do you know so much about Xiao Xue? It feels like you can see right through her.” As she spoke, she blinked curiously, looking at Jiang Chen with a scrutinizing expression.
Hachiman Hikigaya raised an eyebrow and said with a hint of teasing, “Hey, Jiang Chen, you don’t have any special feelings for Yukinoshita, do you? Otherwise, how would you know her so well?”
Jiang Chen smiled helplessly. He couldn't very well say that he had been watching their daily lives in the anime, could he? So he looked up at Hachiman Hikigaya, “Hikigaya-classmate, don’t talk nonsense. I just think that although Yukinoshita appears a bit cold on the surface, she’s actually a very kind person. From her behavior towards you two, she’s very devoted to her friends, which is why I feel she wouldn’t get angry over something like this.”
Yui Yuigahama nodded repeatedly from the side, “I also think Xiao Xue is super great! Although at first it felt a bit difficult to get close to her, once you get to know her, you realize she’s really super nice.”
“Oh, so that’s the image I have in your minds.”