Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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Before entering the exam room, he almost believed that the questions Lin Jianlu had given him were personally prepared by Lin Jianlu. However, after entering the exam room… he discovered that this wasn’t entirely true. While some question types were similar, the vast majority of the questions were outside the scope of his intensive training over the past few days.
Fortunately, aside from the questions Lin Jianlu had prepared for him, Yan Han knew how to solve most of the remaining questions.
He had learned a lot in the past six months, and once in exam mode, he entered a state of deep focus, no longer thinking about whether he could answer the questions or about the placement exam.
Entering a state of complete absorption, Yan Han’s mind was solely focused on the exam paper.
Although occasional distractions prevented him from achieving true deep focus, it was still enough for him to analyze and answer the questions efficiently.
After completing all six subjects smoothly, he compared his answers with his classmates after leaving the exam hall on Friday afternoon. Yan Han then mentally estimated that his score might be slightly higher than he had anticipated.
But even so, it was impossible for him to get into Class 9.
He knew that for the students in the best classes in the school, answering these questions wasn’t a matter of whether they knew how or not; this level of difficulty shouldn’t be a challenge for the students in Class 9. For them, the only difference was who made fewer mistakes.
Therefore, he was simply not in their league and shouldn’t even have the hope.
Hey, of course, he couldn’t be too discouraged. What if all the top students in the school were absent?
Yan Han thought to himself, trying to amuse himself.
The school let out early after the exams on Friday, and evening self-study was also canceled. Many students were indifferent; since the results wouldn’t be known until the weekend anyway, they figured they might as well make the most of the time and have some fun.
Many were inviting each other out to eat, go shopping, or play games. Yan Han was packing his bag when Lin Jianlu whispered, “Want to come to my house?”
“Sure.”
The second-grade basketball tournament was starting next Monday. Yan Han had originally planned to share some techniques he’d learned over the years with Lin Jianlu last weekend, but unfortunately, they’d spent two days in seclusion at Lin Jianlu’s house studying.
They’d agreed to focus on passing the placement exam first and then have basketball training next weekend.
So, Yan Han agreed without hesitation. The two of them strategically dawdled while packing, and only after most of the other students had left did they sneak into the car that had come to pick up Lin Jianlu.
Exam week didn’t stop the rumors from flying around. If someone saw him and Lin Jianlu leaving together after school… well, it wouldn’t be a big deal.
If anyone asked, he could just say he was going somewhere and ended up hitching a ride with Brother Lin. No one would suspect he was going to Lin Jianlu’s house for the weekend.
So, when the older brother realized this after getting in the car, he couldn’t help but laugh, saying, “We’re just like that, feeling guilty.”
“Yeah.” Looking at the person sprawled on the back seat, laughing carefreely, Lin Jianlu also smiled.
Then Yan Han suddenly sat up straight, his two long, slender white legs closed together, his skirt covering only his knees slightly. He then made a heart-shaped gesture with his hands, winked at Lin Jianlu in a “coquettish” voice, and said in a high-pitched voice, “Men and women shouldn’t touch each other. I’m going to your house to spend the night. What if others find out? Brother Lin, you have to take responsibility for me!”
Before he could even see Lin Jianlu’s reaction, Yan Han burst out laughing.
He couldn’t keep up the act for more than three seconds; a smile completely revealing his true nature. Yan Han waved his hand and said, “I can’t take it anymore, I’m getting goosebumps.”
Lin Jianlu smiled at him, not noticing anything amiss, and simply told the driver, “Let’s go.”
They arrived at Lin Jianlu’s house and enjoyed a feast that had been arranged with the housekeeper the previous week.
Every weekend, when their young master returned, the housekeeper finally had something to do and wouldn’t feel lonely, so she would start preparing ingredients early every Friday.
With Yan Han coming this week, she rolled up her sleeves and worked even harder, preparing a large table of nutritious and exquisitely delicious dishes, until Yan Han’s stomach was bulging.
Eating too much wasn’t a problem; the Lin family’s garden was large enough that a couple of walks would be enough to digest it.
Besides, he could help his older brother Lin with some chores, like tidying up the room— Lin Jianlu always cleaned his room every Friday during the school week.
After everything was finished, it was quite late, and the two went back to their rooms to rest. The next morning, Lin Jianlu would take Yan Han to a professional sports hall to practice playing basketball.
Actually, Lin Jianlu’s backyard also had a basketball court, but it was too hot during the day, so it was best to choose an indoor court if you wanted to play properly.
The indoor court was rented; it was a high-end sports hall specifically for the public. In addition to the basketball court, there were also professional courts for badminton, billiards, bowling, etc. The decoration and equipment looked quite luxurious, much more upscale than ordinary gyms and sports halls.
Perhaps it was precisely because of its high-end status and hefty price tag that it attracted many wealthy people or social elites.
Many people weren’t there to play basketball, but rather for socializing.
So even on a weekend morning, the basketball courts were already packed with people, some watching and some playing. Yan Han and his friends only managed to avoid having a court occupied because Lin Jianlu called and booked one the day before.
As a result, there were generally no high school students playing at this court, so when Yan Han and Lin Jianlu appeared and people noticed that they had a basketball court to themselves, they quickly attracted a lot of attention.
“Does this basketball court charge by the game or by the hour?” Either way, it wouldn’t be cheap, and Yan Han felt the pinch. “Actually, I could just play at your place or go back to school but coming all this way… how much will this morning cost!”
Lin Jianlu comforted him, “It’s okay, I got a card because I come here often during the holidays, so I get a good discount, it’s not expensive.”
Yan Han: “…”
He instantly felt like one of those old people who don’t want their kids to spend money.
He really wanted to tell Lin Jianlu: “Brother Lin, you don’t need to explain to me, you’re the one paying anyway.”
But since he’d already spent the money, he might as well not waste any more time. He tossed his bag aside and started doing various stretching warm-up exercises.
If all went well, the results of the class placement exam should be out tomorrow. Whether it was to relax after studying so hard for so long or to commemorate their last day as deskmates, Yan Han had decided not to think about studying today and just focus on having fun.
Yan Han was wearing a tracksuit they had bought together. The thin, breathable fabric clung to his body, showcasing his beautifully curved physique. His looks, needless to say, were stunning; he was the most eye-catching person anywhere.
While he warmed up, Lin Jianlu followed suit, wearing a full sports uniform. His body, usually covered by summer short sleeves and trousers, was now exposed, which didn’t quite match his usual demeanor, but instead accentuated his tall, slender figure.
Because of this, their warm-up attracted a lot of attention from passersby.
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