It's not too late to meet in the book

Sunlight streamed through the classroom windows, shimmering onto the neatly arranged desks, adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise drab study space. Inside, students sat at attention, their pens scratching against paper, and the occasional soft rustle of pages flipping could be heard. The air was filled with an atmosphere of intense yet focused concentration—a microcosm of elementary school life, and a crucial moment for Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan as they entered a new stage of their lives.

Teacher Zhang stood at the podium, chalk in hand, meticulously writing a new mathematical formula on the blackboard. Her voice was clear and powerful, each word carrying a magical power, guiding the students into a vast ocean of knowledge. "Students, today we will learn about addition and subtraction of fractions. This is an indispensable foundation for your future studies," she said, drawing a large fraction diagram on the blackboard, using different colors to distinguish the numerator and denominator, making complex mathematical concepts intuitive and easy to understand.

Lei Xiaoyue sat in the middle of the classroom, her eyes fixed on the blackboard, afraid to miss a single detail. Her brow furrowed slightly, and she alternately nodded and whispered back to Teacher Zhang, clearly striving to comprehend and digest the new information. Lin Yuxuan, standing beside her, also appeared exceptionally focused. His notebook was densely packed with key points, occasionally marking them with different colored pens to distinguish them.

The bell rang, breaking the silence in the classroom. The students packed their bags and prepared to leave. However, Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan did not rush to get up. They exchanged glances and decided to stay to solve a problem left over from the class.

"Xiao Yue, look at this question. I always feel that my answer is not right." Lin Yuxuan pointed to a question in the exercise book with a frown.

Lei Xiaoyue took the workbook, read the questions carefully, and then smiled gently. "Yuxuan, did you forget to reduce the fraction during the calculation? Look here, if you divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor first, the result will be much clearer."

Lin Yuxuan suddenly realized and patted his forehead, "Oh, how could I be so careless! Thank you, Xiaoyue, what would I do without you."

"We are good friends, so we should help each other." Lei Xiaoyue responded with a smile, with sincerity shining in her eyes.

As time went by, the workload gradually increased, and exams loomed. Late at night, the lights in Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan's rooms were always brightly lit. They sat at their desks, each buried in their studies, occasionally looking up and smiling at each other. That smile reflected both a thirst for knowledge and support and encouragement for each other.

"Yuxuan, do you think you can do well in this math test?" Lei Xiaoyue put down his pen, rubbed his sore wrist, with a hint of uncertainty in his eyes.

Lin Yuxuan stopped writing and thought seriously for a moment. "As long as we try our best, the result will not be too bad. Moreover, with you and I working hard together, I feel more confident."

After hearing this, Lei Xiaoyue felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She nodded vigorously, "Well, let's work hard together! No matter what the result is, what matters is what we have learned in the process."

The day before the exam, an unusual atmosphere permeated the classroom. Students were either buried in their studies or whispering to each other, their faces filled with nervous anticipation. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan were no exception. They sat in their seats, silently reviewing their notes, occasionally glancing up at each other, offering silent encouragement with their eyes.

Finally, the exam bell rang, and the students picked up their pens, beginning a silent battle. The only sounds in the classroom were the scraping of pens against paper and the occasional deep breath. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan were both lost in their own worlds, concentrating on answering each question.

After the exam, the students gathered in groups of two or three to discuss the questions and possible answers. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan also joined them. They recalled the exam content and checked their answers with each other. Although they still felt a little nervous, they were more excited and looking forward to the future.

"Xiao Yue, what do you think of my answer to that word problem?" Lin Yuxuan couldn't help but ask, a hint of uneasiness in his eyes.

Lei Xiaoyue smiled and patted his shoulder. "Yuxuan, don't be too nervous. I remember that your thinking process was very clear, so the answer should be correct. Even if there are small mistakes, it's part of growth."

After hearing this, Lin Yuxuan smiled slightly, and the stone in his heart seemed to fall to the ground. "You are right. What is important is that we have learned knowledge, not the result of a test."

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the entire campus, casting a golden veil over this vibrant place. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan walked side by side on their way home, their backs shone against the backdrop of the setting sun, appearing resolute and confident.

"Yuxuan, do you think we will always be like this in the future, facing any difficulties together?" Lei Xiaoyue suddenly asked, her voice full of longing for the future.

Lin Yuxuan turned to look at her, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Of course, Xiaoyue. We are best friends and study partners. No matter how many challenges we face in the future, as long as we move forward hand in hand, nothing can stop us from moving forward."

Lei Xiaoyue smiled, a smile so bright, as if all the troubles and sorrows were gone with the wind, "Well, I believe we can do it."