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Chapter 55 Are You a Chimney? (Bonus Chapter, Please Vote!)

"Alright, time's up! Everyone stop writing! Any further writing will be considered cheating. Collect the papers!"

Gu Huai had already stopped writing, letting the first person in each group take away their paper.

The once quiet classroom has returned to its noisy state, resembling a bustling market. Gu Huai now realizes that he never knew his school days could be this noisy during breaks.
It's like walking into a flower and bird market.

Everyone was excitedly discussing the question and eagerly checking the answers.

However, no one actually tried to find Gu Huai to check the answers. His grades in high school were definitely not bad, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to get into a top-tier university.

However, the period before class division is not my time to shine, and at this time, few people treat me as a good student.

Apart from
"Hey."

Gu Huai looked over at the sound and saw Cai Yan and her 'good friend' not far to his right.

I was so focused on the exam that I didn't even notice the other person's seat.

After all, if I'm not mistaken, my performance in this exam will definitely affect the results of the simulation, especially since I used a double reward card. It's impossible for me not to be focused.

"calls me?"

Gu Huai looked at the young girl Cai Yan with a strange expression.

He still had that same cynical look on his face, hands in his pockets, leaning against the table and staring at himself.

Her gaze still held that defiant, almost childish look, as if she felt uncomfortable if she didn't look at him properly. But Gu Huai didn't find it unpleasant; thinking of Cai Yan's later help to him, he only felt affection for her.

love?

That's a bit perverted, what a freak father.

"Nonsense, who else should I call if you're here?"

"Then why don't you call me by my name?"

Gu Huai said irritably.

Only when Cai Yan is in her female demon form can she speak like this. If she were in the company, she would cower at the slightest glare from Cai Yan.

Before Cai Yan could speak, her close friend beside her laughed and asked, "When did you two become so close?"

Cai Yan snorted coldly, "What do you mean we're on good terms? Don't talk nonsense. I was just asking how your exam went."

Gu Huai nodded. "It should be alright."

Overall, he was quite satisfied with the exam, at least it was better than his previous exam results.

With the intensive preparation beforehand and the knowledge points that were gradually recalled, this preparation was definitely worthwhile.

"You talk like you're so confident, but I'd like to see how many points you get on the test."

What score you get is none of your business.

"What did you say?"

"I said that you definitely didn't do as well as me on the test."

Despite her talkative manner in high school, Cai Yan actually had excellent grades. I remember when I was placed in a class, I only managed to get into the cram school, but Cai Yan got into the experimental class.

"Tch, you know that already~"

"Mmm, you're the best."

Gu Huai nodded and turned to walk outside.

But Cai Yan shouted, "Wait, where are you going?"

Gu Huai looked at the girl, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated, with a puzzled expression. "Going to the restroom? Want to come along?"

"Pfft, hahahahaha."

The girl next to Cai Yan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Cai Yan's face flushed crimson, and she glared fiercely at Gu Huai, "Does your dog mouth have any human speech left?"

"Isn't going to the toilet a normal thing to say? Or is there something you want to tell me?"

Gu Huai could tell that the other person wanted to say something, but he didn't know what it was. Later, Gu Huai felt it didn't matter whether they said it or not, since he couldn't possibly ask them first, as it would seem presumptuous. Looking back now, he realized he was being a bit too sensitive and dramatic.

In simulations, I feel much more relaxed and don't have as many concerns as I do in real life.

"Who's talking to you?!"

She said angrily in a harsh tone.

The girl next to Cai Yan smiled and took her arm, explaining, "Really nothing to say? Gu Huai, Yan Yan wanted to ask if you have time on Sunday."

"Oh dear, who's asking?!"

Cai Yan stomped her foot in annoyance.

Then, feeling guilty, she turned her head and found Gu Huai looking at her curiously without saying a word.

She glared at Gu Huai again, annoyed. "I'm asking you, do you have time?"

Should I ask or not?
Gu Huai didn't think much of it. "Yes, what's wrong?"

"nothing."

She stopped talking.

Gu Huai was baffled. Were all high school boys and girls this cute? The girl next to him, however, acted as a commentator, laughing and explaining.

"It's Yan Yan's birthday this weekend, and I was thinking of inviting you to dinner."

"calls me?"

Gu Huai was very surprised.

After all, I don't remember ever attending the other person's birthday party. At that time, our relationship was just so-so. High school students don't invite every classmate they know to their birthday parties, so of course, it's only those they are close to.

Cai Yan immediately blushed and hurriedly explained, "It's not just you I invited! There are other people too. We'll be going to karaoke that day. Come if you have time, otherwise it's okay."

Gu Huai thought for a moment and nodded slightly.

"Yeah, I'll go."

Perhaps because Gu Huai's words sounded inexplicably firm, Cai Yan was stunned by the relaxed smile on his face. She then realized what was happening, but couldn't help but look away.

"I'll send you the location later."

"it is good."

Why not go? It's Team Leader Cai's birthday! In reality, I don't seem to be able to express my gratitude for her help in a straightforward way, so let's celebrate her birthday.

Just then, a head suddenly popped in from the side.

"Huh? Cai Yan, it's your birthday! I'm going too!"

The two turned around and saw that it was Chen Pinyan.

Cai Yan frowned slightly, but Gu Huai didn't say anything. After all, it wasn't his birthday, so it wasn't his place to make the arrangements.

"Are you going too?"

Chen Pinyan grinned shamelessly and said, "Aren't I your classmate too? It'll be more fun with more people!"

Cai Yan's tone was noticeably different; she said with a hint of impatience, "Fine, fine."

"Going to karaoke again, huh? Don't worry, buddy, I sing really well. You're lucky."

"Who cares about that? Lulu, let's go, we need to use the restroom."

Cai Yan couldn't help but roll her eyes, then she took the arm of the girl next to her and turned to leave the classroom.

That leaves Gu Huai and Chen Pinyan.

Gu Huai looked at him, and Chen Pinyan seemed to remember what happened last time, and asked somewhat guiltily, "Gu... Gu Huai, how did the exam go?"

"Is it okay? Shall I go to the restroom?"

Gu Huai asked.

Chen Pinyan was stunned for a moment, "Y-yes, that's fine."

"Let's go then."

Chen Pinyan looked at Gu Huai as he walked out of the classroom with a puzzled expression, but he still followed him.

The two of them went together into the crowded men's restroom.

The smell of these public toilets, filled with the scent of teenage hormones, is still a bit unbearable.

The two of them lined up to relieve themselves in adjacent stalls. Chen Pinyan seemed to have something to say, but Gu Huai remained silent, relieving himself without knowing how to start the conversation.

He frowned and looked over.

"That... Gu Huai."

"Ok?"

Gu Huai shuddered.

The standard finishing move.

Chen Pinyan's eyes widened slightly. "Holy crap, so..."

I'll put it in your mouth again.

Gu Huai casually pulled up the zipper. "What's wrong?"

Chen Pinyan quickly shook her head, "It's nothing, it's just about what happened last time. Don't mind it."

Looking at the young man in front of him, Chen Pinyan could indeed see that his demeanor was different from before. Standing in front of him, Chen Pinyan could no longer feel the sense of superiority he used to have, and it even made him feel a little guilty.

Perhaps we should try to rebuild our relationship? That's how most teenagers were back then: if you were weak, they looked down on you and bullied you; if you were strong, they obeyed you and fawned over you.

Gu Huai smiled. "Why would I mind? By the way, do you have any cigarettes?"

Gu Huai looked at the group of teenagers huddled together smoking in the restroom and asked.

In a small city like Jicheng, where the overall quality of life is poor, the unemployed and delinquent youths on the streets have created a trend where many students, even those still in school, have started smoking. It seems that in their eyes, forming gangs and fighting like thugs, or secretly smoking in the restrooms, are all considered incredibly cool behaviors.

That's a sign that shows you're more mature and stronger than your peers.

"Yes, I have."

He pulled out a crumpled packet of Baisha cigarettes and handed one to Gu Huai.

But Gu Huai didn't take it. "You can take it. You seem a little nervous."

"How could you be nervous?"

Chen Pinyan seemed to want to prove that she wouldn't be timid or nervous in front of Gu Huai, so she lit a cigarette and pretended to smoke, almost choking herself in the process.

"That's fine then." Gu Huai patted his shoulder and then walked out of the restroom.

Chen Pinyan didn't follow, after all, she had only taken two puffs of her cigarette. Cigarettes were very valuable during her student days; buying a whole pack was a luxury, and people usually bought them loose, a few at a time. For a student, a cigarette was only worthwhile if it had a filter.

Looking at Gu Huai's retreating figure, Chen Pinyan could only think of...

He's a really nice guy; I almost hit him in the face with a basketball and he didn't even hold it against me.

It seems there's not much different from before, just a bit more pretentious. He probably wouldn't actually try to retaliate against me.
As Gu Huai approached the restroom, he saw a male teacher with a protruding belly walking towards him; that was the dean of students in the second year of high school.

He coughed dramatically, then spoke to himself.

"Cough cough cough, the toilet smells so strongly of smoke, cough cough cough!"

The head of the teaching department paused, his steps halting abruptly as he was about to enter the adjacent classroom.

Then, with wide eyes, he dashed into the men's restroom, like an air superiority missile that had suddenly found its target and struck it with precision.

Then Gu Huai heard a chaotic scene coming from the men's restroom.

"Who's smoking! I see you, Chen Pinyan! You're still hiding, aren't you!"

"No, Director Li, I really didn't smoke! It wasn't me!"

"You didn't smoke? Why is smoke coming out of your nostrils? Are you a chimney?! Come with me to the office! I want to see if your parents taught you to smoke!"

"..."

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