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Normandy Billiards Room.

At Chen Dong's suggestion, the five of them came here to relax after the exam. Liu Yumo was absolutely in favor, and Jiang Lina was also very interested.

Han Ning'er and Ye Wanwan thought about it. After studying intensively for more than half a month, the first mock exam was over, so it was okay to relax a bit. They should also be rewarded for balancing work and rest.

Ye Wanwan had never been to a place like this before, and she was a little timid at the entrance, wanting to go back.

Chen Dong grabbed her arm. "What are you doing? We agreed to go out and have fun, why are you running away?"

"The teacher said that good students shouldn't go to places like internet cafes and billiard halls." Ye Wanwan glanced at the billiard hall with her watery eyes and then quickly looked away, as timid as a frightened deer.

"Old Yang doesn't know anything. He even said he didn't want you to play with us, but you didn't listen." Chen Dong found Ye Wanwan's timid appearance amusing.

"It's different, you are my friends," Ye Wanwan explained forcefully.

"Stop talking nonsense. Look at Ning'er, isn't she a good student? Her grades are about the same as yours, and she comes to play often too," Chen Dong said with a smile.

Han Ning'er rolled her eyes at him. What do you mean by using me as an example?

However, this is indeed the case, especially from junior high to the first year of high school. Internet cafes and billiard rooms are definitely the places they go most often, spending more time there than in the classroom.

So she didn't argue with Chen Dong, but pulled Ye Wanwan aside and said, "Brother Dong is right. There's no absolute standard for good students and bad students. Who says that going to the billiards hall necessarily makes you a bad student? Don't listen to Lao Yang's nonsense."

"But I've never been inside before," Ye Wanwan said, her voice trembling with fear and nervousness.

"It's okay, you'll get used to it after going in once." Chen Dong's lips curled up slightly as he and Han Ning'er pulled Ye Wanwan along, with Liu Yumo and Jiang Lina pushing them from behind.

"Is it really okay to go in once?" Ye Wanwan felt her heart pounding.

"Don't worry, it'll only take one time. You'll get used to it gradually. Relax and don't worry. Everyone has a first time. It'll be fine."

ah bah~

These words sound a bit awkward, like they're trying to abduct an innocent young girl.

Billiard halls in those days were quite simple, mainly occupied by students. There were no leisure amenities, no pretty female sparring partners, just pure billiards playing.

The fees are also cheaper. Unlike years later when they were charged by the hour, they are still charged by the game. Outside the school, a standard table costs only 3 yuan per game, and a small table costs 1 yuan per game.

The bidding platform opened by Chen Dong and his team.

"I...I don't know how to play."

Ye Wanwan held the golf club, looking awkward and unsure of where to begin.

"It's simple, I'll teach you. Lean forward and bend down, with your left palm slightly concave, your thumb and forefinger crossed, and then place the cue stick on it."

"No, your palms should be concave. They're too flat. Your left hand is a fulcrum. Like this..."

Chen Dong provides hands-on instruction.

It has to be said that those with good grades learn quickly. Although Ye Wanwan had no prior experience, she quickly grasped the essentials, and after just a few strokes, a red ball went into the hole with a thud.

Upon seeing this, Ye Wanwan's eyes brightened.

"Being good at studying really makes a difference, huh? You learn everything so fast." Chen Dong stared blankly as the red ball fell into the pocket, then shook his head with a smile and sighed.

"Is this what you call newbie perks?" Liu Yumo asked blankly.

When he first started playing, he was able to score goals, and good luck gave him the confidence to surpass Ding Junhui. He was determined to play in the three major tournaments and win the Grand Slam, but he was proven wrong later.

Ye Wanwan was different. From the moment she scored, she seemed to have grasped the essence of snooker. She could master various cue techniques after just a few tries, leaving everyone in disbelief.

"Wanwan, you're amazing! How come you learn everything so quickly and so well?"

After playing for two hours, the group walked out of the billiards room, and Jiang Lina looked at Ye Wanwan with admiration.

"Hmph, look who taught you that." Chen Dong proudly raised his head.

Han Ning'er clicked her tongue twice and said disdainfully, "Shameless! It's clearly Ye Zi who has a strong learning ability; she can learn anything quickly and understands it instantly."

"Oh, so it's her credit that she tutors me, and it's because she's a quick learner that I teach her to play billiards? That's robber logic, Xiao Yezi. You tell them, isn't it because I'm a good teacher?"

This Han Ning'er, before he claimed that he could understand things instantly and insisted that it was because Ye Wanwan taught him well, now that he's the teacher again, he's saying that Ye Wanwan can understand things instantly.

Double standards are not to be taken lightly.

He wanted Ye Wanwan to come forward and testify.

"Don't bully others."

Han Ning'er's eyes widened in surprise.

"Dong-ge really taught well," Ye Wanwan said, offering a fair assessment.

"Look~" Chen Dong immediately became smug.

"It's because Ye Zi is good at it. She's deliberately saving face for you so you won't be embarrassed," Han Ning'er said indignantly.

Chen Dong clicked his tongue and shook his head, preparing to use magic to defeat magic. "Shameless! Little Yezi has already admitted it, and you're still stubbornly denying it."

"?"

Han Ning'er was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened in anger. "Who are you calling shameless? Say it again!"

"Who, who's shameless?"

Chen Dong looked around curiously, wondering who had said it, and denied it very smoothly.

"Chen Dong!"

Han Ning'er was even angrier. She rolled up her sleeves and rushed towards him, which startled Chen Dong so much that he ran forward quickly.

"Little Mozi, grab him! Girls, let's all go together and beat this shameless bastard to death!" Han Ning'er called out to everyone as they swarmed forward.

Ye Wanwan was still a little reserved, but Han Ning'er pulled her along. And so, the five of them playfully made their way back to the rented room, their laughter echoing all the way.

"Don't forget your part-time job tomorrow. You don't need to come too early, just come around 8 o'clock. Mozi, you know the way, take Lina with you." Before leaving, Chen Dong reminded her about her part-time job tomorrow.

OK.

"Little Ye, is there a direct bus to your area?" Chen Dong asked Ye Wanwan again.

"No, no." Ye Wanwan shook her head.

"Is there a direct route to No. 1 High School?" Chen Dong asked again.

Ye Wanwan shook her head again, but added, "There's no direct route, but you can get there by transferring."

"Then come here and meet Ning'er tomorrow. I'll leave at eight o'clock to pick you up. It'll only take about ten minutes," Chen Dong said, making the arrangements.

Since we're going to pick up Han Ning'er anyway, let's pick her up together.

A bicycle is definitely out of the question; I'll go back and discuss using an electric scooter with my dad.

"Since we're meeting here tomorrow, why don't we just stay here tonight and avoid the hassle of going back and forth?" Han Ning'er suddenly suggested inviting Ye Wanwan to stay overnight.

Chen Dong's eyes lit up. "That's a good idea. Since you're all living alone, staying here won't bother anyone. You can even chat and discuss your studies."

"what?"

Ye Wanwan had never thought of such a thing before, and was momentarily stunned.

"What do you mean 'ah'? Put your backpack down and stay here with Ning'er to sleep. I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning," Chen Dong repeated.

"I...I have a place to stay." Ye Wanwan fastened her backpack straps, her head slightly lowered.

Everyone has a place to live.

Chen Dong wanted to laugh, but suddenly restrained himself.

wrong.

What people say subconsciously is often what they most want to express, or what they most want others to know, or what they want to hide from others.

Ye Wanwan didn't say she wanted to go home, but rather that she had a place to stay.

The main point she wanted to make was that there was a place to stay.

Having a place to stay—this seemingly normal statement was actually what Ye Wanwan wanted to express. Considering the girl's situation, Chen Dong suddenly guessed what she meant.

But he didn't show any unusual reaction, he just smiled and said, "I know you have a place to stay. What I mean is that your part-time job is quite important tomorrow. If you stay with Ning'er, it will be convenient for me to pick you up tomorrow."

"Yes, Yezi, why don't you stay here? I'm really bored by myself. Why don't you stay and chat with me?" Han Ning'er coaxed Ye Wanwan, trying to persuade her to stay.

"It's settled then."

Seeing that Ye Wanwan still wanted to say something, Chen Dong directly silenced her.

……

It was already 10 o'clock when I got home. Chen Zhenjiang and Zeng Ling hadn't returned yet. With New Year's Day approaching, the supermarket was quite busy with various purchases and preparations for the event.

Chen Dong didn't rush to the supermarket to help; he went upstairs to wash up and started typing.

He didn't close the door, but kept an eye on what was happening downstairs.

Around 11:30, the couple returned. Chen Dong heard the noise and came out, leaning over the stairwell and shouting down, "Dad, don't ride that electric scooter away tomorrow. I need to pick up my classmate."

"Okay, when are they coming?" Chen Zhenjiang asked downstairs, taking off his coat.

"I told them it was a little after eight. I left home at eight, and after having breakfast, I should be at the shop around eight-thirty," Chen Dong said.

"No need to come so early. It's so cold, sleep in a little longer. You can come over around nine o'clock." Zeng Ling felt sorry for these kids. What young person doesn't like to sleep in late, especially in such cold weather?

"This is much more sleep than when I was in school. Mom and Dad, you should wash up and get some rest. Goodnight." Chen Dong smiled and said goodnight before continuing to type.

I have plenty of time these next few days, so I'll write more tonight in case I need to.

……

The next morning, Chen Dong got up around eight o'clock, quickly washed up, and went out without even having breakfast. He first called Liu Yumo, and then rode his electric scooter toward Han Ning'er.

I arrived downstairs in just over ten minutes.

"Brother Dong, over here."

As soon as I parked the car, I heard Han Ning'er calling out. I looked up and saw Han Ning'er and Ye Wanwan walking across the street. I turned the ignition and drove them across.

"Get in the car."

"We haven't had breakfast yet, Dong-ge, would you like something to eat?"

Meals are provided during the part-time period.

Chen Dong handed them the helmets and gestured for them to get in the car.

"Then let's go eat at Dong Ge's."

Han Ning'er immediately abandoned her plan to buy breakfast and got on the electric scooter with a smile.

Fortunately, Chen Zhenjiang's electric scooter is not small at all. After all, he may deliver some goods on a regular basis, so the three of them were not crowded and arrived home smoothly in about ten minutes.

"Brother Dong~"

Liu Yumo appeared in sight on his bicycle with Jiang Lina in tow. When they stopped, Liu Yumo was panting heavily. "Third Sister, you've really gotten fat. Bringing you here was exhausting."

"You're the fat one, your whole family is fat~" Jiang Lina retorted with a snort.

Liu Yumo ignored him and looked at the electric scooter with envy. "If I can't get a street bike, I'll have to ask the manufacturer to give me an electric scooter. Cycling is too tiring."

"You're lucky you even have a bicycle pedal," Chen Dong joked, patting Liu Yumo on the shoulder.

"What do you mean? All I deserve is a bicycle?" Liu Yumo was a little confused.

Chen Dong didn't explain; Liu Yumo definitely wouldn't understand the references to the original world and the later era.