Chapter 3 Make-up Lesson March 1
The teaching building of Dijing College.
The morning sun was warm and gentle, lightly pouring into the classroom, like golden sand. Snow-white gardenias were in full bloom on the branches, and bursts of fragrance drifted in the air, elegant and intoxicating.
I lowered my head and flipped through the textbook, and I couldn't help feeling a little frustrated and sad.
Why is it so hard for me to learn knowledge that others can easily master? Am I really a stupid girl with a poor brain?
No, no! That's not the case!
Think about it, up to now, except for Luo Zihan, no one has ever said that I am a stupid girl. It can be seen that my brain structure is normal and not worse than others. It’s just that I have fallen behind in a lot of homework, so my academic performance is a mess.
Now, I have successfully defeated Luo Zihan and forced him to agree to be my tutor. We agreed that every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, three hours after school in the evening would be my tutoring time. As for Saturday and Sunday, since we have to go home on weekends, we will arrange it randomly depending on our situation.
The tutoring location was in the study room of the Platinum Hall. This was Luo Zihan's suggestion, and I had no right to object. In fact, I boldly objected several times, but Luo Zihan did not give in at all and threatened me with "refusing tutoring." Facing such an arrogant and overbearing tutor, it is conceivable that my future situation would probably be even more miserable than my own grades.
Then……
The most frustrating thing is that Luo Zihan requires me to go to make-up classes on time, and he will use a stopwatch to calculate the time. Even if I am only one second late, I will be punished accordingly.
What kind of unfair clause is this!
Okay, I admit that I'm starting to regret it: Am I hiring a tutor, or am I just asking for trouble? After a lot of effort and trying all kinds of ways, I finally got Luo Zihan to agree to be my tutor, Teacher C, but who can guarantee that he will help me pass the retake test of Dijing College?
Alas, the more I think about it, the more complicated it becomes, and the more depressed I become. I might as well just let nature take its course.
I shook my head vigorously, collected my thoughts, and read the book seriously. As the saying goes, it is better to rely on yourself than on heaven or earth. I want to use my own efforts to prove to Luo Zihan that he is wrong to underestimate me!
Maybe it was because I had made up my mind, I felt more relaxed than ever before throughout the whole day.
After the school bell rang, I quickly packed up my things, grabbed my schoolbag, and rushed out of the classroom. Today was the first day that Luo Zihan gave me extra lessons. If I was late, he might ruthlessly kick me out of Platinum Hall.
"Yao Qianqian!"
I had just reached the corner of the stairs when someone suddenly called me.
She is a short-haired girl, a little fat, with a round face, white and clean, looking like a delicious marshmallow. However, her eyes are very black and bright, like gemstones, sparkling and full of spirit.
"Hello, Yao Qianqian! My name is Bai Yaning, and I'm in the same grade as you but in a different class."
I was slightly stunned and smiled in confusion, not quite understanding what the girl meant.
"Ah hello!"
"Sorry to surprise you." Bai Yaning took out a few pieces of paper from her schoolbag and handed them to me with a smile. "This is the information introduction of our comics club, and there is also an application form for joining the club. Yao Qianqian, I have read some of your published comics, they are very good. What impressed me most was the portraits you drew for Young Master Luo, which are scattered at the school gate. It's such a waste. Anyway, you should think about it first. I hope you can join the comics club."
Comics club?
I couldn't believe it, so I immediately opened the information in my hand and quickly browsed through it.
Dijing College really does have a comics club. It is a club spontaneously organized by comics enthusiasts and is not recognized by the school's board of directors or the student union.
"this……"
I am a little worried. If the school does not provide support, how can the comics club carry out club activities?
Bai Yaning seemed to see through my thoughts and smiled disapprovingly: "The comics club has been established for more than two years, and all club activities are going smoothly. In fact, in Dijing College, most students come from upper-class wealthy families. Even if there is no activity funding provided by the school, there are still many channels for sponsoring club activities. Yao Qianqian, you don't have to worry about these, the president will take care of it. We are all waiting for you, and you are welcome to join the comics club as soon as possible!"
"Well, thank you for inviting me."
I looked at Bai Yaning gratefully, smiled and nodded.
Comics Club... So, I can find like-minded friends in Dijing College? God knows how lucky this is. I almost immediately wanted to make a decision and follow Bai Yaning to visit the comics club.
"Yao Qianqian, are you free now?"
"Huh?" I was stunned again and blinked confusedly, "Anything else?"
Bai Yaning shrugged and smiled brightly: "If you want, I can take you to the comics club to have a look."
No way? Bai Yaning had hit my soft spot, leaving me powerless to defend myself, and even my courage to refute him faded a little.
I smiled and looked at her and said, "Okay, thank you for your help."
After leaving the teaching building, Bai Yaning and I kept talking about comics. We became familiar with each other quickly because we had the same interests and Bai Yaning was a very talkative person.
"Qianqian, do you also live in Building 4 of the Girls' Dormitory?" Bai Yaning grabbed my hand and exclaimed in surprise, "Ah! We two live in the same apartment building, so it's more convenient for us to get to know each other."
I nodded slightly and replied with a smile: "Yeah, yes."
I like Bai Yaning very much. She loves to talk and can talk for a long time. Although she may sound a bit noisy sometimes, she is cheerful and positive, friendly and easy-going, and easy to get along with.
"Yaning, where is the comics club's activity room?"
I heard that those clubs that are not recognized by the student union seem to have no fixed venues for club activities. However, Bai Yaning's answer immediately dispelled my worries.
"The comics club's activity room is in the rightmost conference room on the top floor of the school complex."
"meeting room?"
Bai Yaning probably didn't expect me to be so surprised, so she quickly waved her hands and explained, "Qianqian, don't get excited, listen to me. Before, that was indeed a meeting room, but after the president negotiated with the student union, that meeting room became the activity room of the comics club. Now, the comics club has been established for more than two years, and all the members are very satisfied."
I couldn't help but sigh and said, "It sounds like the president of the comics club is very capable."
"Well, I guess so." Bai Yaning looked at me and nodded with a half-smile. "In fact, Dijing College itself is an aristocratic school with many masters. Every student is extraordinary. Qianqian, tell me the truth. What is your relationship with Young Master Luo from the 'Four Major Families'? As far as I know, no one has ever dared to challenge that genius young master. You simply..."
Oh my god! It's a bolt from the blue!
From the moment Bai Yaning mentioned "Master Luo", my brain stopped working temporarily and I couldn't think. As for what she said afterwards, I didn't care about a word. The only thing in my mind was Luo Zihan's handsome face with frost.
Dead!
I'm dead this time!
I have never been so panicked as I am now, and my heart is pounding against my eardrums.
Damn it!
I was so absorbed in the world of comics and only cared about talking about comics with Bai Yaning that I even forgot to go to the Platinum Hall for make-up classes! The most important thing is that Luo Zihan has emphasized that you must not be late!
"Yaning, I'm sorry, I have something urgent to do and I have to go."
I looked down at my watch and thought that if I ran to the Platinum Hall as fast as I could, I might still make it in time.
"Qianqian, we'll be at the comics club's activity room soon, you..."
"Sorry, I'll go next time. See you later!"
I waved to Bai Yaning, then turned around and ran towards the Platinum Hall. Please, please, don't be late, don't be late!
But……
When I ran into the Platinum Hall panting and pushed open the door of the lounge, a low and calm voice instantly passed by my ears, like a basin of cold water poured on my head, filling my heart with a chill.
"Three minutes and seventeen seconds late."
"me……"
When he walked to Luo Zihan's side, his breathing was still unstable and his cheeks were slightly hot. He didn't know if it was because of his fast running or because of the guilt in his heart.
Luo Zihan looked at me calmly, and put down the stopwatch in his hand without any hurry. His handsome and perfect face was as calm as water, without any fluctuation. Sometimes, I really wondered if he was wearing an impeccable human skin mask. No matter who he met or what happened, he was always so indifferent and calm.
"Um..." I lowered my head, not daring to look into Luo Zihan's eyes, and whispered, "I'm sorry, I'm late, but I didn't mean to, I..."
"Stop making excuses." Luo Zihan interrupted me gently, his dark eyes looking straight at me through his glasses, "Yao Qianqian, we agreed that we must be punished for being late. Did you remember that?"
"Yes, I remember."
I frowned at him and nodded obediently, feeling a little unwilling. However, being late was my own fault and I should take responsibility.
"Luo Zihan, no matter what punishment you propose, I will accept it."
He sighed softly and stared at me. A hint of doubt quickly flashed across his cold and arrogant face. His thin lips slowly raised up, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he did not speak.
This kind of silence made me feel even more uneasy.
"Luo Zihan, I promise you that I will never be late again."
He still looked at me calmly, his deep black eyes shining like stars, flashing a cool and clear light. Although he was wearing glasses, his long, neat and dense eyelashes were still clearly visible, fluttering gently, so beautiful that it was shocking.
"Yao Qianqian, you don't have to promise me anything. That's your business and has nothing to do with me."
I was speechless. My heart felt like it was blocked by a huge rock and I couldn't breathe. Luo Zihan was like this. He could always calmly say something that chilled people to the bone.
C "Luo Zihan, are you angry?"
I stole a glance at him, thinking he was blaming me for being late for the first day of make-up class. Unexpectedly, he completely shattered my thoughts with just a few words.
"Yao Qianqian, you are not worth my anger."
"Luo Zihan!"
"Yao Qianqian, let's stop discussing meaningless issues." He shook his head helplessly, raised his thin lips slightly, and said in a deep voice, "Let's go to the study and make the best use of the time to review our lessons."
"good."
I followed Luo Zihan obediently like a child who had done something wrong.
When he was about to reach the door, he suddenly stopped. I just lowered my head and walked forward, not paying attention to anything. With a "bang", I bumped into Luo Zihan's back.
"Luo Zihan, why didn't you tell me in advance..."
I raised my hand to rub my painful forehead, pouted angrily, and was about to complain about Luo Zihan, but my attention was drawn to the three handsome boys standing at the door, and I was stunned for a moment.
Aren’t they the other three heirs of the “Four Great Families”?
I had only seen their photos in the admissions handbook, and today was the first time I saw them in person. They were indeed handsome and elegant, and each of them had their own unique charm.
"Zi Han, how could you date such a cute girl without telling us?"
The young man who was speaking had a beautiful smile, shoulder-length lavender hair, a handsome face that could captivate the whole country, and a pair of narrow and enchanting phoenix eyes that were shining and full of tenderness.
If I remember correctly, he must be the elegant playboy Xia Chengxi. It is said that he has dated more girls than the stars in the sky. Of course, Mr. Xia does have the capital to attract girls.
Luo Zihan pushed his glasses helplessly, frowned at the three handsome boys, and his handsome face became a little gloomy.
"I really don't want to admit that you three evil-minded guys are my best friends. Her name is Yao Qianqian, a first-year transfer student. She's not very smart and hasn't passed the school's entrance exam yet."
"Luo Zihan!" I immediately frowned and glared at him angrily, "Who said my brain is not working well? I, I just have a weak foundation in learning. As long as I work harder, I will definitely..."
"Well, Qianqian, don't worry about it. Zihan is just too strict."
The blond boy who was farthest from me waved to me. His elegant and friendly smile was like the sunshine in spring, which could bring infinite warmth to people, in stark contrast to Luo Zihan's coldness.
"Hello, I'm Ke Muli, nice to meet you."
"Wow, so you are the Master Ke who is good at cooking!" I looked at him with a happy smile, not hiding my admiration for him, "Master Ke, can you spare some time to teach me how to make some desserts?"
Before Ke Muli answered, Luo Zihan, who was standing next to me, raised his eyebrows and said coldly: "Yao Qianqian, you'd better give up. Making desserts is not easy. I'm afraid you can't learn it."
"Luo Zihan, do you look down on me so much? How could I..."
"Qianqian, calm down, calm down." The purple-haired boy smiled at me and shook hands with me. "Hello, Qianqian, I'm Xia Chengxi, welcome to Platinum Hall. Don't be angry with Zihan, he's just joking."
I took a deep breath and said with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Xia!"
Xia Chengxi seems to possess a power that can charm people. Even if he just smiles casually, he can exude an indescribable charm. No wonder many girls want to date Mr. Xia.
The last handsome young man who greeted me was Ou Qiyao, the young master of the “Four Major Families”.
For some reason, I always feel that Young Master Ou is like a mysterious crystal ball. He looks evil, unruly, and cynical. He is elegant but domineering, and friendly but intimidating. I am even a little afraid of him.
"Hello, Qianqian! I'm Ou Qiyao. I'll leave Zihan to you from now on."
Huh? What's that?
I looked at Ou Qi Yao awkwardly, my smile frozen on my face, not knowing how to respond to him.
"Uh... that, Master Ou, nice to meet you!"
"Well, we are all very happy to meet you." Ou Qiyao said with a smile, "Qianqian, you are the only girl that Zihan allows to enter the Platinum Hall. You must cherish this special treatment."
What?
Young Master Ou wouldn't treat me like a fool and tease me on purpose, would he? Sister Shang Mei can enter and leave the Platinum Hall freely, but he still dares to say that I am "the only one" without batting an eyelid!
"Master Ou, you... don't make such jokes, okay?"
Ou Qiyao raised his eyebrows and looked at me, saying playfully, "Qianqian, you don't believe me? Well, let me tell you, apart from family members, even if Zihan's girlfriend wants to enter the Platinum Hall, she must first ask Zihan..."
"Yao, you talk too much. Stop making things difficult for her."
Luo Zihan spoke up at the right time to stop Ou Qiyao, and contrary to his usual behavior, he took my hand and pulled me out of the encirclement of the three handsome boys.
