CH 10

Xie Zhongxing slowly raised his head, his gaze falling onto Qin Zhongyue.

Seeing that he was finally paying attention to him, Qin Zhongyue was a little happy. He continued to try and find a common topic with Xie Zhongxing, “Does it include the five insurances as well as housing funds? Do you get any additional benefits? What about retirement pensions? Will they provide for you when you’re older?” (KKnotes: Five insurances includes endowment insurance, maternity insurance, medical insurance, employment injury insurance and unemployment insurance)

Xie Zhongxing blinked a few times and asked, “You really believed that?”

When he was asked this, Qin Zhongyue paused for a moment and asked back. “Why wouldn’t I believe it?”

Xie Zhongxing, “…….”

Qin Zhongyue patted Xie Zhongxing on the shoulder and said earnestly, “If others said it, I definitely wouldn’t believe them, but I believe anything you say!”

“…………” Xie Zhongxing asked, “Why would you believe anything I say?”

Qin Zhongyue said without hesitation, “You won’t lie.”

Xie Zhongxing took in Qin Zhongyue’s expression and paused, “Do you even believe in the existence of the Chinese Dragon Organisation?” (KKnotes: From a Qidian webnovel about a mysterious institution made up of members with all kinds of abilities)

Qin Zhongyue asked in surprise, “There really is a Chinese Dragon Organisation? Is that insider information? When I first read the book, I felt that it might possibly be real. I can’t believe I was right.”

When he reached the latter part of his words, his tone became more and more excited.

Xie Zhongxing, “……..”

If he wasn’t pretending to be an idiot, then Xie Zhongxing was certain that this person before him….was a true idiot…..

He was well and truly an idiot. Even children wouldn’t have fallen for that!

Xie Zhongxing didn’t want to waste time on Qin Zhongyue anymore, so he lowered his head back down and continued to work on his papers.

Qin Zhongyue who was used to Xie Zhongxing quietly doing his own things didn’t feel neglected. He just continued to stare at Xie Zhongxing’s face without restraint.

Xie Zhongxing found his gaze unbearable. Unable to stand it any longer, he asked, “Can you not look at me?”

Qin Zhongyue asked, “Why?”

Xie Zhongxing said, “I’m uncomfortable.”

Qin Zhongyue let out an ‘oh’ and then proceeded to place his hand on the table and stretch his head over to set his eyes on the math paper he was working on.

Xie Zhongxing’s tense body instantly relaxed.

As Qin Zhongyue watched and watched, his heart suddenly fell. Why was it that he didn’t seem to understand anything on this math paper…….?

Please read this from kk translates

Although Qin Zhongyue wasn’t great at studying, his father Qin Xiangqian had still done everything he could to send him abroad for further studies. After being reborn to the year where he was still seventeen, he hadn’t paid much attention to what he had learned at this age as he had someone help him do his homework at that noble school of his, but now that he was looking at Xie Zhongxing’s paper, he realised that the content was very unfamiliar.

It’s over. He cannot appear ignorant in front of Xie Zhongxing. He really wanted to retain his pride.

Qin Zhongyue’s sharp eyes followed the movements of Xie Zhongxing’s pen and just as it reached over to select the correct answer, he quietly whispered, “The answer is C.”

Xie Zhongxing’s movements paused for a moment. The pen then moved down and drew a tick. The answer was indeed C.

Qin Zhongyue became more spirited. He began to pay even more attention to the tip of Xie Zhongxing’s pen as well as how his fingers and arm muscles moved as he wrote.

Xie Zhongxing was able to perform mental calculations very quickly. After a few quick notes explaining the key steps that helped him reach the solution, he was able to basically reach the answer. Just as he was about to select the correct answer, he heard Qin Zhongyue’s voice, “This one is A!”

Xie Zhongxing, “……..”

His impression of Qin Zhongyue underwent a large change —– He actually didn’t even need to make any notes to perform the calculations. It seems that his spatial thinking ability and ability to perform mental calculations were far superior than himself!

Xie Zhongxing continued to complete a few more multiple-choice questions. Without even needing to make any calculations, Qin Zhongyue was basically able to figure out the answer a step before Xie Zhongxing.

Xie Zhongxing’s expression softened several degrees. He turned to look at Qin Zhongyue and said earnestly, “You’re very good.”

Qin Zhongyue’s face was glowing red with pride from his pretentious act. He only felt a very tiny bit guilty inside but he maintained a calm and composed look externally, “Thank you for the compliment. I don’t have many good points apart from this good head of mine.”

Xie Zhongxing, “………”

He couldn’t be certain whether or not he had a good head, but he was without a doubt gifted in mathematics.

Xie Zhongxing took out a thick stack of math papers that were covered in a lot of sticky notes, “I have a few questions about these problems. We can discuss them together.”

Qin Zhongyue, “……..”

Qin Zhongyue immediately stood up and said calmly to Xie Zhongxing, “Sorry but I need to go play basketball. Next time.”

Xie Zhongxing paused for a moment and then nodded lightly, “Alright. Next time then.”

Qin Zhongyue turned and calmly left the classroom. As soon as he was out of Xie Zhongxing’s line of sight, he weakly supported himself using the wall next to him.

Fuck, my legs have gone soft.

He slowly recovered and then rushed to the bathroom and proceeded to call the old housekeeper who had specially come to A City with him, “Hello, Uncle Li, help me find the best tutor in the country! I want to study!

He wants to show off in front of Xie Zhongxing!

*

After school, Xie Zhongxing packed his bag and looked at Qin Zhongyue, “Make way.”

Qin Zhongyue obediently stood up. Seemingly remembering something, he asked, “Are you used to living in a dormitory?”

Before Xie Zhongxing could answer, another boy came over and called out. “Xie Zhongxing, let’s go to the cafeteria.”

Xie Zhongxing made a sound of acknowledgement and walked past Qin Zhongyue’s seat. Remembering that he hadn’t answered Qin Zhongyue’s question, he looked over and said, “Used to it.”

Qin Zhongyue however wasn’t paying any attention to this answer of his. His eyes were directed at Zhong Yiming. He remembered that he was the math representative and he also looked pretty good.

For a moment, a strange feeling surged inside him. He was actually a bit slow with his perception and understanding of emotions. To him, all negative emotions were basically summarised into one thing: ‘unhappy’. That’s right. As soon as he saw Zhong Yiming speak to Xie Zhongxing, he felt unhappy inside.

But when his gaze moved up and stopped at the top of Zhong Yiming’s head, he strangely felt a little proud inside —- This Zhong Yiming was more than half a head shorter than him and only a little bit taller than Xie Zhongxing. He was probably not even 178cm.

The hostility in him reduced by about a tenth.

Qin Zhongyue tried his best to ask pleasantly, “You two are both boarding at school?”

Zhong Yiming calmly replied, “We’re roommates.”

Qin Zhongyue’s expression instantly collapsed, “Roommates?”

Xie Zhongxing internally commented: What a quick change in expression.

Please read this from kk translates

Zhong Yiming calmly took in the change in Qin Zhongyue’s expression and said, “Yes, roommates.”

He then added, “We eat and sleep together.”

Qin Zhongyue’s furiously looked over at Xie Zhongxing with eyes that almost seemed they could emit fire.

Xie Zhongxing: “?”

Although the way Zhong Yiming had said it seemed a little strange, but they did indeed eat and sleep together often, so he didn’t say anything.

The expression of Zhong Yiming who saw this slowly grew more meaningful.

Qin Zhongyue’s expression fell. The air around him was quite heavy. He coldly glanced at Zhong Yiming and then at Xie Zhongxing before reaching out to pick up his school bag and then turning and leaving.

Zhong Yiming said to Xie Zhongxing, “Let’s go and eat too.”

Xie Zhongxing’s brows were slightly furrowed. Watching Qin Zhongyue’s departing figure, he lightly nodded.

Just as the two of them left the classroom one after another, they saw Qin Zhongyue standing outside.

Seeing them come out, Qin Zhongyue asked with some restrained anger, “Do you really eat and sleep together?”

Zhong Yiming answered first, “Yes!”

Qin Zhongyue coldly cut him off, “I’m not talking to you, I’m asking him!”

Xie Zhongxing faintly sensed that he seemed to have misunderstood something. When he remembered Fu Donglin’s plans from before, his heart skipped a step. He couldn’t help but explain, “It’s just resting after studying.”

As soon as Qin Zhongyue heard this, his expression immediately cleared up. That’s what he thought. When he asked Xie Zhongxing if he was his first love in his last life, Xie Zhongxing had said that he was.

Xie Zhongxing definitely wouldn’t lie to him.

So Xie Zhongxing mustn’t have dated any other guys before him!!

Qin Zhongyue’s heart was already starting to feel sweet again. He however only associated that to the feeling of happiness from once again confirming that Xie Zhongxing hadn’t lied to him.

He then proceeded to kick the wall next to him and suddenly had a thought, “I want to try and live at school too.”

As soon as he finished saying that, he however remembered his plan of studying with a top tutor and then showing off in front of Xie Zhongxing, so he quickly changed his words, “Forget it. Home is more comfortable.”

At this moment, a somewhat pretty girl suddenly ran out from behind him. Seeing Xie Zhongxing, her eyes lit up and she loudly called out, “Senior! I’ve finally found you!”

A trace of doubt appeared in Xie Zhongxing’s eyes. He asked, “You need something?”

The girl introduced herself, “It’s like this. My name is Jin Kui, from class 2-9. I have something to tell you. Can you make some time for me?”

Xie Zhongxing nodded, “Let’s go this way.”

He and Jin Kui went to an empty corridor, leaving Qin Zhongyue and Zhong Yiming alone with each other.

Zhong Yiming was the first to speak, “Zhongxing is very popular with the girls. Although boys may not like him very much, but his situation can arouse a lot of the girl’s pity and sympathy.”

Qin Zhongyue’s expression fell again.

Zhong Yiming glanced at the girl in the distance who seemed to be saying something animatedly as well as Xie Zhongxing who was quietly listening before turning to look at Qin Zhongyue and saying lightly, “Another one here to confess.”

The vinegar in Qin Zhongyue’s jar was almost enough to fill the entire Atlantic Ocean. He however was completely unaware of this and his tone was extremely sour, “It doesn’t matter how many there are, I won’t allow him to accept!”

Zhong Yiming, “…..Why would he need your permission?”

Qin Zhongyue was left unable to speak. He then added furiously, “Because high school students shouldn’t be dating!!”

The author has something to say:

Little Qin: It’s justified and convincing!!

It’s definitely not because he’s unhappy.