Chapter 38: Entrance Exam and Gift
“…”
Sitting in her seat, Leng Qing Qiu stretched as the dismissal bell rang.
Lu Zhi Yin was not at school today, and there was no one to talk to her. Compared to the previous two days, it was slightly boring, but within an acceptable range.
The only thing that was somewhat dissatisfying was probably the presence of an unlikable guy lingering in the corridor this morning.
Long Qinxin, Leng Qing Qiu remembered the name. The intimate actions of that person with her childhood friend were impressive.
Leng Qing Qiu didn’t intend to trouble her. After all, that person only looked at her through the window for a while this morning.
She didn’t think she had any connection with her. Was that person looking for Lu Zhi Yin?
“Heh…”
With a light laugh, Leng Qing Qiu shook her head.
Calculating the time, unconsciously, another day had passed, and it was time to go back.
“I wonder what she did alone at home.”
The clumsy appearance of Lu Zhi Yin this morning flashed in her mind. She probably wouldn’t sneak out by herself.
However, her suspicious nature still made Leng Qing Qiu a little worried. She was afraid that Lu Zhi Yin would risk danger and report herself to the police alone.
Although she was an accomplice, who knew if she would be foolish?
Thinking this, Leng Qing Qiu raised her head. The teacher who was lecturing had an unusual extension, and did not leave immediately.
“There will be an entrance exam next Monday. Hurry up and review. This exam is very important. The Principal has applied for a considerable scholarship, which will be distributed according to ranking after the exam. Well, class dismissed, you can go do whatever you need to do.”
As the words fell, the lecturing teacher left the classroom.
Teachers also disliked extending classes, as such things not only brought no extra pay but also attracted students’ dislike.
After the teacher left, the students stood up one after another, chattering about the upcoming exam, and then left together.
Leng Qing Qiu did not rush to leave the classroom.
“Scholarship?”
Frowning, she hadn’t forgotten that her childhood friend was a person who lacked money. For money, she would probably fight a bit. If she got the money, it might become more difficult for her to control her?
Touching Lu Zhi Yin’s house key, Leng Qing Qiu thought for a long time and decided not to tell Lu Zhi Yin about the upcoming exam, not giving her a chance to review.
Although Lu Zhi Yin might not get a ranking even if she reviewed, Leng Qing Qiu preferred to be on the safe side.
In this way, she could only silently apologize to Lu Zhi Yin.
“…Okay, it’s time to buy her a gift and go home.”
Putting Lu Zhi Yin’s house key into her bag, Leng Qing Qiu stood up and left the classroom.
She had to buy a phone, a roll of bandages, and also get a key to Lu Zhi Yin’s house.
Fortunately, these shops were not far away, and it shouldn’t be too late when she got home.
While Leng Qing Qiu was leaving school to buy things, at her home, Lu Zhi Yin drowsily woke up.
“Yawn~”
She didn’t sleep well last night. After Leng Qing Qiu left, she felt relieved, so she simply used the daytime to catch up on sleep.
Well… Actually, the main reason was that there was no lunch, so sleeping early meant not being hungry.
“…Well, I can’t possibly expect me to cook in this condition…”
Muttering to herself, Lu Zhi Yin looked at the palm of her left hand.
The tissue used to cover the wound had become crumpled and slightly red.
Her palm was still hurting, and the secondary healing seemed more difficult than the first.
“…”
Silently, Lu Zhi Yin turned her head and looked out the window.
The sky was not very dark, but it didn’t look like noon either.
She didn’t dare to open Leng Qing Qiu’s computer herself, and there was no wall clock in the room, so she couldn’t know the exact time.
However, it was certain that it was afternoon now.
School ended very early. If she waited at the gate now, she probably wouldn’t have to wait long.
Thinking this, Lu Zhi Yin controlled her wheelchair, slowly came to the door, opened the large door, and she still had to increase Leng Qing Qiu’s favorability. She thought normal people would like to have someone waiting for them at home?
Well… besides increasing favorability, she really looked forward to Leng Qing Qiu’s quick return.
The street was opposite Lu Zhi Yin’s house. If nothing unexpected happened, Leng Qing Qiu would be back with her key soon.
At that time, Lu Zhi Yin wouldn’t have to share a room with Leng Qing Qiu. Although solving food by herself was a big problem, Lu Zhi Yin didn’t want to be around Leng Qing Qiu even more.
Sitting in her wheelchair, Lu Zhi Yin quietly looked at the house across the street, and at the cars passing by on the street, tilting her head and looking forward, waiting for Leng Qing Qiu’s return.
She sat in the wheelchair and waited for a long time, until the sun was setting and was about to go down, but she still didn’t see Leng Qing Qiu.
Lu Zhi Yin’s back was a little sore. She couldn’t help but bend over. When she raised her head again, the brown-haired girl had already appeared in front of her.
It was just that the girl’s expression was not very good.
“Why are you here?”
Her voice was more serious than ever. Leng Qing Qiu, who had just bought things and walked back, naturally felt that Lu Zhi Yin wanted to leave. Although Lu Zhi Yin hadn’t taken a step out of the house door, she was just guarding the entrance.
The cold tone made Lu Zhi Yin apprehensive. She didn’t know what she had done to make Leng Qing Qiu angry again.
“Ah… that, that… I thought, if I could wait at the door to welcome you, you might be happy, so I waited at the door…”
Stuttering, Lu Zhi Yin hastily explained.
She began to feel that Leng Qing Qiu was somewhat capricious.
“… You don’t need to do this again. It’s dangerous outside, and your legs are inconvenient. If you’re targeted, you won’t have anywhere to run.”
Looking at Lu Zhi Yin’s slightly flustered eyes, Leng Qing Qiu’s doubts were temporarily dispelled.
She returned to her usual demeanor, pushed Lu Zhi Yin into the house, and then closed the door.
She carried Lu Zhi Yin to the sofa and sat next to her.
She noticed that Lu Zhi Yin’s hands were still trembling, probably still afraid of her.
Leng Qing Qiu was a little helpless. Was she really that scary? Clearly, the Lu Zhi Yin of the past wouldn’t be so afraid of her.
She obviously didn’t realize how terrifying her actions were in the eyes of ordinary people.
“I brought you the things you need.”
Taking off her schoolbag, Leng Qing Qiu rummaged through the bag and finally took out a roll of clean white bandages and a gray mobile phone box.
“The bandages are 15 yuan, the phone is 3000 yuan. I’ll pay for it first, and you can pay me back when you have money.”
After Leng Qing Qiu finished speaking, Lu Zhi Yin did not show a happy expression. Instead, her face was mournful.
“Three… three thousand?”
This was undoubtedly an astronomically large sum for her. She remembered that she had not asked Leng Qing Qiu to buy her a phone.
With trembling hands, Lu Zhi Yin dared not take the things in Leng Qing Qiu’s hand.
