Back to high school, Peking University is beckoning me

"Yes, teacher, please help me sign up. Thank you, teacher!"

After the teacher left, Lu Youning, full of confusion, approached the class monitor, Hu Yuxuan, and asked, "Class monitor, I clearly came to register for the calligraphy competition yesterday, but Teacher Li said my name wasn't on the list. What's going on?"

Hu Yuxuan's eyes flickered for a moment, and she said unnaturally, "I'm sorry, I might have missed it because I was busy."

Lu Youning frowned, feeling that things were not that simple. "But I did tell you, and you saw me."

Hu Yuxuan said impatiently, "Lu Youning, I'm not as idle as you. I have so much to do every day, and I also have to study. I'm so busy that I forget about it, isn't that okay?"

The sound was so loud that all the students around looked over.

Lu Youning looked at Hu Yuxuan's reaction and was certain that she had done it on purpose, but she didn't ask any further questions. She said calmly, "Aren't you afraid that I'll tell the teacher?"

Hu Yuxuan said disdainfully, "It's no use telling the teacher. I was really busy and forgot."

Lu Youning glanced at her, said nothing more, and went straight back to her seat. She was very confused. She had clearly not offended Hu Yuxuan, so why did she do this?

Lu Yixiao asked with concern: "Are you okay?"

Lu Youning shook her head, "It's okay."

Lu Youning sat in her seat in a daze, her mind constantly replaying Hu Yuxuan's unusual reaction. Over the next few days, she paid attention to Hu Yuxuan's behavior, but she didn't notice anything unusual.

One day during break, Lu Youning overheard several classmates whispering in the corner in the toilet.

"Do you know? Hu Yuxuan did it on purpose because Lu Youning didn't sign up for the calligraphy competition."

"Ah? Why?"

"I heard that Hu Yuxuan and Liang Sisi from Class 1 are good friends. Liang Sisi likes Ruan Fuxi and she confessed to him before but was rejected.

Some time ago, there were rumors that Lu Youning and Ruan Fuxi were dating, and Liang Sisi was so jealous that she asked Hu Yuxuan to do this.

When Lu Youning heard these words, she was shocked and speechless. She had never thought that she would be targeted for such a reason.

Lu Youning didn't want to get involved in these unnecessary disputes, but now she is being plotted against for no reason.

She found Hu Yuxuan again and looked at her steadily, "Squad Leader, I know why you didn't report my name.

I don't want to let some unfounded rumors affect my normal studies and life. We are all classmates and there is no personal grudge between us. You shouldn't be swayed by other people's personal feelings.

I hope there won’t be a next time, otherwise it will definitely be more than just telling the teacher.”

Hu Yuxuan was a little flustered when Lu Youning said this. "I'm sorry. I... I can't help it. I regret it too. Sisi..."

Lu Youning interrupted her, "I'm not interested in what's going on between you and Liang Sisi, and I don't want to hear any explanation. I'm focusing on my studies now, not on dating, and I don't want to get involved in these boring things."

Hu Yuxuan lowered her head and was silent for a moment before nodding gently. "I'm sorry, I know I was wrong. I won't do this again."

……

Lu Youning was not affected by this incident at all and continued to focus on his own learning and growth.

The day of the calligraphy preliminary competition soon arrived. Due to the large number of participants, the school had to vacate two classrooms for the preliminary competition.

Lu Youning arrived at the competition venue early, feeling relatively calm. She was confident that she could pass the preliminary round.

At the start of the game, Lu Youning took a deep breath, adjusted his mentality, and prepared to face the challenges of the game.

Because there is no limit on the content of the preliminary round, the top 10 contestants will enter the finals.

Lu Youning planned to write Su Shi's "Water Melody" in running script. She often wrote it when she practiced and was too lazy to think about anything else.

She was completely absorbed in her calligraphy. Her pen tip danced across the rice paper, writing each word with the same fluidity and grace. Her handwriting was elegant and graceful, with delicate and flowing strokes, conveying a sense of grace and demonstrating her solid calligraphy skills.

After Lu Youning finished writing the last word, he slowly put down his pen and breathed a sigh of relief.

After carefully examining my work, I was very satisfied and handed it in to the teacher.

Since the content of the competition is open and students can submit works of varying lengths, we only limit the competition to a deadline. Once you've finished writing, you can submit your work at any time.

After handing in his work, Lu Youning packed up his things and left the classroom.

Two days later, during recess, Lu Youning was working on her homework as usual when suddenly cheers erupted from downstairs, and many students stood outside in the hallway, looking down.

Lu Yixiao returned to the classroom and dragged Lu Youning to the first floor, saying, "Please post the winning works of the calligraphy competition. Let's go and take a look."

When they arrived at the first floor, the bulletin board was already full of people.

Lu Youning and the others could only stand outside and look in. She heard the students around her discussing the first prize winner, "Shui Tiao Ge Tou." She couldn't help but hold her breath, eager to hear who the author was.

"Wow, look at this 'Song of Water Melody' written by Lu Youning, it's so well written!" a classmate exclaimed.

"Yes, the handwriting is really beautiful, and the author is a freshman in high school. So amazing!" responded a sophomore in high school.

"It's really not easy for a freshman to have such impressive calligraphy skills."

“I think her cursive script has a special charm.”

"I don't know how long she has been learning calligraphy. This level of skill is not something that ordinary people can achieve."

"Maybe they have started practicing since childhood. I'm so envious." Another classmate sighed.

Lu Youning stood outside the crowd, listening to the praises of his calligraphy works from his classmates around him, feeling both happy and a little embarrassed.

Her eyes inadvertently fell on the familiar figure, and her heartbeat paused slightly.

Jiang Wenyu slowly turned around, and the moment his deep eyes met Lu Youning's, time seemed to stand still.

Lu Youning was stunned for a moment, then a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Lu Yixiao noticed her strangeness and followed her gaze, just in time to see Jiang Wenyu's handsome yet stern face. "Do you know that handsome guy?"

Lu Yixiao continued to ask curiously, "I feel like he's a rare talent, and he's a bit cold. Why haven't I heard you mention him before?"

Lu Youning lowered her head slightly and explained softly, "He's the neighbor's brother."

Lu Yixiao said "oh" and thought that Master Ruan now had a rival.

At this time, Jiang Wenyu nodded slightly to Lu Youning, and said in a steady and powerful voice: "The calligraphy is very good."

After saying that, he turned around and walked away with his classmates.

Lu Youning replied, "Thank you."

Then, she heard Jiang Wenyu's teasing voice. "Wenyu, who is that pretty school girl? Do you know her?"

"The neighbor's sister." Jiang Wenyu's tone remained calm.

The classmate bumped his shoulder and said, "Is she your sweetheart?"

Then he received Jiang Wenyu's death gaze.

The classmate muttered, "If you don't want to say it, then don't say it. Why are you looking at me with those dead fish eyes? How stingy!"