Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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At the end of August and the beginning of September, the school welcomed a batch of new students. The class sign hanging high outside Yan Han’s classroom changed from Grade 11 to Grade 12, but otherwise, nothing changed.
The classmates, who hadn’t seen each other for over a month, reunited without any awkwardness. They arrived early in the morning and gathered around the class monitor’s table, gossiping.
Although there were no changes to the class before the placement exam, it was said that the school had adjusted its teaching staff this semester, planning to promote a group of young teachers to serve as homeroom teachers. Therefore, although the previous homeroom teacher of Class 14 had recovered and returned to school, this class was still being taught by Teacher Tian.
This was a good thing, as they had a comfortable time with Teacher Tian as their homeroom teacher for most of the last semester. Students and teachers did their jobs well, respected each other, and didn’t cause trouble; only in this way could school life be comfortable.
But the placement exam was approaching, and even though Teacher Tian had been promoted to their official homeroom teacher, many students were about to leave.
After the gossip ended, the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat melancholic and heavy.
The class monitor said, “I’ll try my best to stay in Class 14 after this placement exam.”
His grades had always been average, and as long as there weren’t any major changes, he should be able to stay in the class.
Spending so much time here had created attachment, especially after all the passionate events of last semester. Now that they were about to part ways, no one was feeling good.
Wen Juerong slumped his shoulders and said, “I probably won’t be able to keep going.”
“…What did you do at home during the summer vacation? Didn’t I tell you to study?” The class monitor raised his eyebrows exaggeratedly.
“I did struggle,” the chubby young man said in a slightly affected voice, his body swaying slightly. “But studying is so painful, like my skin is being peeled off. I’m almost depressed!”
“You son of a bitch!” The class monitor kicked the young man’s ample buttocks without hesitation. “Brother Yan teaches you every day on his live stream, can’t you learn from him?”
“Brother Yan and Brother Lin are definitely going to the fourth floor, right…” Wen Juerong didn’t talk back or fight back, he just cried even more.
Everyone: “…”
“…That’s a must.” After a moment of silence, Qin Siyu slapped the table. “What’s there to be sad about? Does going to the fourth floor mean we’re not classmates anymore? Besides, we can still study hard and get into a good school! Wen Juerong, come back here and start studying right now!”
“…”
A moment later, Yan Han, sporting short, choppy hair, rushed into the classroom.
On the first day of school, even the usually carefree older brother had gone to bed early the night before, which was unusual. He woke up at a reasonable time, not too late, and had enough time to buy breakfast at the cafeteria. His hurried pace was simply a habit; he felt he was wasting time if he didn’t rush into the classroom.
“Ahem.” Before Yan Han could even sit down after entering the classroom, Wen Juerong stood up and coughed twice, then gave everyone around him a look.
Several of his fellow Yan gang members, who were also fond of playing around, quickly stood up, bowed deeply in Yan Han’s direction, and respectfully said in unison, “Good morning, Brother Yan.”
Yan Han: “…”
Wen Juerong, with his round face, came over: “Oh my, we’ve missed you so much after a month! Brother Yan looks even more handsome!”
“What do you need, Brother Yan? Do you need water? Or a leg massage?”
“Brother Yan, Brother Yan…”
Yan Han: “…Get lost.”
Unexpectedly, he was being teased by these people on the first day of school. Yan Han said with a cruel expression, “Go play somewhere else.”
“Yes.” The group nodded in unison again: “Brother Yan told us to go play somewhere else, so we dare not refuse.”
Yan Han: “…”
“Go, go, go!” They scattered in a flash and went to block people at the door again.
“…”
A while later, Lin Jianlu, wearing a neat school uniform, arrived. The group used the same trick again, blocking Lin Jianlu at the door and calling him Brother Lin.
Lin Jianlu’s expression was equally calm: “Good boy.”
However, perhaps because Lin Jianlu never treated them harshly, they didn’t dare to be too mischievous in front of Brother Lin. The group simply circled around Lin Jianlu, escorted him back to his seat, and then dispersed.
Of course, the bell for morning self-study had already rung.
Yan Han shared the steamed buns and soy milk he had specially bought from the cafeteria that morning with Brother Lin and ate his breakfast while reviewing his English text.
Yesterday, students gradually returned to school. To allow everyone to preview the material and not miss classes after the start of the semester, the school distributed all the textbooks for this semester yesterday, including new English textbooks.
However, through repeated review and memorization over the summer vacation, Yan Han had already memorized last semester’s English texts perfectly. He now had a feel for the language, so he wasn’t in a hurry to memorize new texts. He could try translating one himself today and then start memorizing it formally.
Of course, he didn’t need to deliberately look up words in the dictionary when he encountered something he didn’t know; he could just ask Brother Lin for help as usual.
Although they didn’t see each other every day during the second half of the summer vacation, their brotherly bond wasn’t affected. Yesterday, after Lin Jianlu returned to school, Yan Han even treated him to a big meal.
Everything was the same as before the vacation, with no changes.
After the two morning classes, it was time for the flag-raising ceremony.
The flag-raising ceremony on the first day of school was combined with the opening ceremony, and even the first-year students who had already started military training had to participate. Second and third-year students were of course not allowed to be absent.
Lin Jianlu left the classroom five minutes early to attend a meeting at the teaching office. After the bell rang, Yan Han yawned and went downstairs with Wen Juerong and the others.
Although he had acquired many learning skills and his foundation was much better, he was still sleepy when studying.
Unless he entered a deep state of concentration, he was still constantly drowsy and uncomfortable, relying entirely on willpower to stay awake.
Too tired and sleepy, Yan Han didn’t notice that Wen Juerong and his friends had surrounded him again, making quite a show of force. At first glance, one might mistake them for some newly emerged gang leader. Such surrounded, he was led to the plaza downstairs. The assembly music was still playing, and students were chatting in small groups. Yan Han and his friends’ passing by inevitably caused a stir. Although Wen Juerong and his friends were just joking, anyone with eyes could tell.
But the fact that the one surrounded was Yan Han, the Yan Han who, even on summer vacation, still caused quite a stir…
Second and third-year students couldn’t help but stare at him, while the new first-year students were completely bewildered.
“Who’s that? Such a big entourage!”
“He’s so handsome, probably the class beauty.”
“She’s pretty, but her expression is terrifying, and that way she walks… she’s definitely a boss!”
“What boss? A good school like Luzhe High School doesn’t do this kind of thing…”
Amidst the whispers and stares, Yan Han, who had been walking with a cold expression and head down, suddenly opened his mouth and yawned again.
Everyone: “…”
Yan Han: Damn, I’m so sleepy.
Although his undisguised yawning was a bit…vulgar, it was only for a moment. After yawning, the guy who had closed his mouth again was as graceful as a landscape painting. Meanwhile, the first-year students who had been watching him were being “explained” by those in the know: who exactly was this guy?
“Who said she’s the class beauty? She’s the school beauty!”
“Her legendary exploits are countless! … To know more, you can log in to the anonymous forum and check it out yourself.”
—That’s how the anonymous forum became popular among the freshmen every year.
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