Back to high school, Peking University is beckoning me

"Thank you, Xiaoxiao." Lu Youning opened the small gift box and saw a cute hairband inside.

She immediately took out the black hairband on her head and changed it. She turned to Lu Yixiao and asked, "How is it? Does it look good?"

"It looks good, it looks good." Lu Yixiao said, and then asked, "What did Ruan Fuxi get you just now? I saw you put it on the table as soon as you came back."

"Oh, he gave me a math exercise book." Lu Youning replied.

Lu Yixiao laughed heartily upon hearing this. "I didn't expect our Master Ruan to be quite straight. But didn't you say you wanted to buy a new exercise book? This is exactly what you need, it's great."

Lu Youning: "...Okay. That's true."

At the beginning of the self-study class, Luo Mingdian praised Lu Youning in class.

"Classmates, today I want to give special recognition to Lu Youning. She won first prize in the provincial calligraphy competition that just concluded! That's incredible!

With her persistence and hard work, Lu Youning has won honor for our class and our school.

Calligraphy is an art form that requires patience, focus, and persistent practice. Lu Youning, despite her busy academic life, still finds time to delve into calligraphy. This spirit is something we should all learn from.

She proved to us that as long as we have a dream and work hard for it, we will be able to reap the fruits of success.

I hope everyone can follow Lu Youning’s example, shine in their own areas of expertise, and write a brilliant and colorful chapter for their youth!

……

After a few days, the students' discussion gradually cooled down. Shortly after returning to their normal study life, midterm exams were approaching.

Lu Youning usually avoids the peak meal times, so after school, she still sits in her seat doing math problems, while also waiting for Ruan Fuxi to deliver his math notes.

In mid-April, the temperature in the evening was neither too hot nor too cold. The afterglow of the setting sun poured into the campus like a golden veil, covering the entire campus with a warm halo.

Outside the classroom corridor, Ruan Fuxi stood quietly, holding his math notebook. His silhouette was clearly outlined in the setting sun.

Soft music came from the radio station, and the melody of "Always Quiet" flowed slowly in the air, as if adding a touch of tranquility to this moment.

Ruan Fuxi looked toward the classroom, where Lu Youning was quietly working on a problem. She was completely absorbed, as if everything around her had no bearing on her. The setting sun shone on her hair, creating a faint shimmer.

On the playground, students running and playing ball created a cacophony of activity. They ran, jumped, and shouted, full of youthful energy. This was in stark contrast to the quiet in the classroom.

Ruan Fuxi looked at Lu Youning with admiration. Her self-control was so precious in this bustling campus. He knew she had her own goals and pursuits, and wouldn't be distracted by the outside noise.

At this moment, Ruan Fuxi seemed to see a kind of firm strength, a kind of beauty that sticks to oneself in the hustle and bustle.

There were a few people still studying in the classroom. Ruan Fuxi walked directly to Lu Youning's seat and said softly, "I brought you your notes."

Lu Youning raised her head, a hint of joy flashing in her eyes, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Ruan Fuxi. You came just in time. I had some questions for you."

Ruan Fuxi put his notes on the table and sat down in the empty seat next to him. "What's the problem? Tell me."

Lu Youning pointed to a math problem and said, "I don't quite understand the solution to this problem." Ruan Fuxi looked at the problem carefully and began to explain patiently.

After explaining the questions, Ruan Fuxi asked, "The midterm exam is coming up soon. How's your review going?"

Lu Youning frowned slightly. "I'm now systematically reviewing the knowledge points in the textbook first, and then reviewing the wrong questions. I just don't know if I'll have enough time."

I am not too worried about the other content that needs to be memorized, but it is more difficult to combine politics with current affairs. The school has strict management of mobile phones, and there are fewer channels to obtain current affairs.

There are still many areas that I haven’t grasped well. Especially some math knowledge points, which are always easy to confuse.”

Ruan Fuxi glanced at the clock and said, "Don't worry, we still have time. Let's go eat now, otherwise there will be no food if we are late."

Afterward, Lu Youning put away her homework, and the two of them left the classroom together. The classmates began gossiping, "Are they a couple? They seem so well-matched. They're good students, good-looking, and even from behind they look so well-matched."

"Yes, I feel that the atmosphere between the two is a bit ambiguous."

"Even if we're not together now, it's hard to say after graduation."

"Makes sense!"

……

Two days before the exam, the study atmosphere became more and more intense. Even when Lu Youning went to the bathroom, she could hear other students reciting while squatting in the toilet.

After turning off the lights and going to bed at night, after the patrolling teacher leaves, you can vaguely see a faint light and the sound of turning pages under the quilt.

The day of the exam finally arrived. Lu Youning and her classmates entered the examination room filled with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.

The exam room was so quiet that only the scratching of pens could be heard. Lu Youning took a deep breath, calmed herself, and glanced over the exam paper.

Fortunately, most of the questions were ones she had encountered before or had done similar ones. She felt more confident when she recalled her hard work in reviewing.

She did very well in the Chinese test in the morning, but was just so-so in the math test in the afternoon. It can't be said that she got a high score, but she should have no problem passing.

The bell rang, signaling the end of the afternoon math test. Lu Youning put down her pen and breathed a sigh of relief. "That's it. Don't think about anything else for now. I still have a few more exams to go."

Walking out of the examination room, she saw that some of her classmates looked confident, while others looked a little worried.

Back in the classroom, Lu Yixiao had also returned. Seeing Lu Youning, she happily asked, "How did you do on the exam?"

Lu Youning raised the corner of her mouth slightly and said, "Not bad, I think I can pass."

"I think so too. Let's go eat."

Lu Youning also tried his best in the next few exams.

There were indeed many questions in the political exam that were related to current affairs. Fortunately, Lu Youning had gained a certain understanding of current affairs through his previous efforts.

She carefully examined the questions and answered them meticulously, fully demonstrating the knowledge she had learned and her understanding of current affairs on the test paper.

After the three-day exam, the students couldn’t wait to start checking their answers and discussing their exam results.

Lu Youning chose to go to the playground with Lu Yixiao to relax first. They came to the playground and started jogging along the plastic track. Feeling the breeze, they felt particularly relaxed.

When they were tired of running, they walked slowly along the track. They didn't talk about studying anymore, but talked about their favorite TV shows, novels or some interesting things.

Suddenly a volleyball rolled to Lu Youning's feet, and a girl came running from a distance. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Lin Anran.

After the two greeted each other, Lin Anran also invited them to play together.