Incurable Pain
Chapter 13 - IP Chapter 13
Chapter 13 - IP Chapter 13
Incurable Pain | Chapter 13
The rules for selecting top classes for Seniors at Third Middle School were different from those in other schools.
There were a total of twelve classes in their batch, with three hundred and sixty students. The top sixty students based on the initial evaluation scores will be divided into Class 1 and 2âboth of which will receive targeted intensive training for the top students.
But even though both Class 1 and Class 2 were top classes, the academic atmosphere is certainly different between the top thirty students and the bottom thirty students.
So even if Yu Luoyin didnât say anything, Bai Xunyin would still strive to secure a spot in Class 1.
Her previous exam scores had consistently ranked within the top ten in the whole school. As long as she performed normally, getting into Class 1 was not a problem for her.
As for Yu LuoyinâŚ
Bai Xunyin hadnât anticipated that Yu Luoyinâs grades would be even better than hers.
After parting ways with Yu Luoyin at the rear playground earlier, Bai Xunyin was urgently pulled back to the classroom by her worried friend, Ah Mo, to continue with her tasks. Before leaving school, almost instinctively, she visited the teachersâ office.
Bai Xunyin asked Shen Langli for a copy of the schoolâs past yearsâ exam ranking list.
She had only focused on her own grades before and had only glanced at her own ranking. But now⌠Bai Xunyin wanted to see how Yu Luoyinâs grades compared to hers.
Since he suggested she aim for Class 1, did that mean he was very confident in his own grades?
The stubbornness that refused to be outdone in terms of grades emerged within Bai Xunyin. She took the ranking list home and looked for Yu Luoyinâs name.
Ten minutes later, she felt somewhat disheartened.
Compared to her rankings within the top ten of the entire school after each exam, Yu Luoyinâs scores had consistently remained within the top three since the beginning of his third year.
Even at his worst, he wouldnât drop below fifth place.
Compared to him, she still had a long way to go.
Bai Xunyin furrowed her brows, a hint of dissatisfaction flickering in her clear eyes.
What was even more ironic was that the subject in which Yu Luoyin excelled the most on his report card was physics, and yet he had asked her to tutor him in physicsâŚ
Wasnât that unfair?
Thinking back to the half month she spent with him at the library, Bai Xunyin couldnât help feeling like she had been deceived.
This emotion directly influenced Bai Xunyin the next day during the class placement exam. She treated the physics paper with utmost attention, meticulously checking it.
She wanted to surpass Yu Luoyin for once.
Previously, Bai Xunyin had compared Yu Luoyinâs exam papers with hers and found that his physics scores were only about seven or eight points higher each time.
However, in the senior year facing the college entrance exam, even a one-point difference could mean leaving an entire track field of people behind, let alone seven or eight points.
Still, Bai Xunyin believed that if she tried hard enough, she might have a chance to surpass him.
So, after the highly tense exam, Bai Xunyinâs slender shoulders felt somewhat sore.
Ah Mo was in another exam room, and after she finished, she rushed over excitedly, âYinyin, Yinyin! How did your exam go? I used the key questions you helped me highlight yesterday, and I think I have a shot at being in the top thirty!â
Ah Moâs grades were quite good, but she had never been in the absolute top tier. The main reason was her playful and lively nature; she never focused all her energy on studying.
But with some effort, she could still compete for a top thirty spot.
Bai Xunyin couldnât help but feel fortunate that the key questions she had intuitively highlighted actually appeared on the exam paper.
She typed on her phone.
[No problem, we can definitely both make it to Class 1 together.]
âHehe, I think so too!â
Ah Mo chuckled, hooking her arm around Bai Xunyinâs shoulder and gossipping with her excitedly, âLet me tell you, I was in the same exam room as Sheng Churan. That fool finished her last exam in just ten minutes and handed in her paper early. Tut-tut, itâs clear sheâs off to catch Yu Luoyin again.â
ââŚâ
Her admiration for Ah Moâs gossip-gathering abilities was truly boundless.
Ever since she learned a few days ago about the complicated relationship between Sheng Churan and Yu Luoyin, Ah Mo had somehow managed to gather all this gossip from various sources. And according to Ah Moâs understandingâSheng Churan was indeed head over heels for him, but Yu Luoyinâs real interest was her.
Bai Xunyin was truly frustrated by this. The moment she heard these two names from Ah Mo, she wanted to run away.
âLetâs go, letâs go!â
Ah Mo suddenly became interested, grabbing Bai Xunyin and enthusiastically saying, âWhere is Yu Luoyinâs exam room? Letâs go watch the show; Sheng Churan is definitely going to be annoyed again!â
Bai Xunyin really didnât want to join in on this âshow,â so she slung her backpack over her shoulder and started walking away.
âYinyin! Youâre not thinking of leaving me alone, are you?â
But Ah Mo clung to her stubbornly, imploring with a pout, âDonât do that, come on, letâs go.â
And so, with relentless insistence, she dragged Bai Xunyin to the end of the corridor and made a turnâit was the exam room where Yu Luoyin was taking the test.
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Bai Xunyin was reluctantly dragged along and couldnât find her voice; she was so frustrated that she wanted to bite Ah Mo.
Of all the timing, Sheng Churan happened to be waiting at the entrance of that exam room, and Zhong Qin was there with him.
When Ah Mo forcefully brought Bai Xunyin over, they faced off with the continuous stream of people coming out of the examination room.
Among them was Yu Luoyin. Walking lazily with his backpack slung over one shoulder and hands in his pockets, he had a languid gait. Sheng Churan immediately approached him with a bright smile.
From a distance, their conversation couldnât be heard, but Yu Luoyinâs eyes remained cold and aloof, and he hadnât spoken a word. Blocked by Sheng Churan, a hint of impatience flashed in his clear and elegant eyes.
In front of the tall and slender young man stood a girl who only reached his shoulder. Her figure was slim and delicate, and from afarâŚ
They seem to be incredibly compatible.
Whether in appearance, popularity, or even in their âhealthy physiquesâ.
Bai Xunyin inexplicably felt like her eyes were pricked, causing her to lower her gaze to break the connection.
However, Ah Mo beside her wouldnât let that happen. She decided to âhelp her outâ and loudly shouted, âYu Luoyin!â
Her voice was loud enough that almost everyone in the corridor heard it, including the originally indifferent young man. Yu Luoyin was somewhat surprised and looked over. His clear eyes collided with Bai Xunyinâs.
There was a hint of nervousness in the girlâs eyes, akin to the uneasiness and restlessness felt after unintentionally discovering someoneâs âsecret.â
Yu Luoyin paused for a brief moment, suddenly sensing that there was something intriguing in Bai Xunyinâs eyes at that moment.
FinallyâŚ
The girl had managed to look him directly in the eyes.
Yet, being somewhat thin-skinned, she shot a slightly annoyed glare at Ah Mo standing next to her, shook off her hand, and turned to run away.
âHere,â Yu Luoyin tossed his backpack to the nearby Lu Ye and was about to bypass Sheng Churan, who was blocking his way, to catch up to Bai Xunyin.
âYu Luoyin!â
Sheng Churan felt like she was making a complete fool of herself in front of everyone. She saw that Yu Luoyin was about to chase after Bai Xunyin, and finally, unable to hold back, her eyes welled up with tears as she asked with a tone of grievance, âWhat do you mean by this?â
Yu Luoyinâs steps faltered slightly, and he turned back to frown at her, âWhat about me?â
From start to finish, it was this girl who had been chasing after him.
Wasnât it her refusal to accept it that was the problem?
There were so many people who liked him; he didnât need to be held responsible for other peopleâs teenage emotions, right?
âIâve been standing right in front of you, and you act like you havenât seen me. The moment Bai Xunyin appeared, you chased after her and even added her on WeChat!â
Sheng Churan was feeling extremely wronged, not caring that there were students coming and going, looking curiously at them, âWhatâs so special about her? Bai Xunyin, sheâs nothing but a mute!â
And why did she have to lose to this mute girl again and again?
From the schoolâs beauty contest to Yu Luoyin, Sheng Churan was nearly driven mad by her jealousy.
Hearing the word âmute,â Yu Luoyinâs originally impatient expression turned cold and sharp.
He turned his head to look at Sheng Churan, his smile a bit sardonic, âDo you know where you fall short compared to Bai Xunyin?â
Sheng Churan was indignant, âIâm not falling short compared to her!â
âHaving confidence is a good thing, butâŚâ
Yu Luoyinâs smile grew slightly, but his tone was frank, âCalling others âmute,â yet if your mouth is only used for idle chatter, itâs nothing to boast about either.â
With that, Yu Luoyin paid no further attention to the stunned Sheng Churan and briskly caught up to Bai Xunyin.
As he passed by Ah Mo, who was enjoying the spectacle, he muttered softly, âThanks.â