nownovels Chapter 78 I Really Need You
Chapter 78 I Really Need You
As mentioned earlier, reviewing day after day is inherently a tedious and boring task.
During the period between the end of the first mock exam and the arrival of the second mock exam, the entire senior year was shrouded in a tense atmosphere.
Everyone was focused on filling in the gaps in their knowledge, bearing immense pressure from exam preparation, and dared not slack off in the slightest.
Even the most playful and restless students who usually don't care about studying have quietly restrained themselves, put away their restlessness, and plunged headlong into the intense wave of review, not daring to fall behind.
The days slipped by quietly amidst the turning pages of books and densely packed notes. Lu Yuan steadily reviewed at his own pace, having already completely settled down and found the most suitable study mode for himself.
He and Ye Yixian still spent every day together, and their figures could be seen everywhere, in the classroom, corridors, and cafeteria.
But as the exam approached, they both entered a state of full-on study, focusing all their attention on the knowledge points and the mistakes they made. The hazy ambiguity that had lingered between them gradually faded away.
The reduction of this ambiguity may not necessarily be a bad thing.
As the saying goes, "If you're in a position, you should do your job." At this moment, they are students about to take the college entrance examination, and their most important task is to prepare for the exam with all their might.
Romantic feelings and ambiguous emotions can be put aside for now and discussed after the college entrance examination.
Before the monthly break, the citywide second mock exam for senior high school students will begin.
With only two days left until the second mock exam, teachers are no longer assigning heavy homework or putting extra pressure on students. They are simply reminding everyone to adjust their mindset, relax, and be in the best possible condition for the exam.
My nerves, which had been tense for so long, finally relaxed, and I had a rare moment of relaxation before the exam.
During this period, Lu Yuan used Tong Xiaowei's study notes to delve into the problem-solving strategies and core test points of mathematics, physics, and chemistry. His understanding of various question types became more thorough, and his problem-solving approach broadened considerably. He could clearly feel that his overall strength had improved significantly.
That evening, Lu Yuan simply put down his books, no longer wanting to bury himself in studying.
After all, the knowledge points that need to be thoroughly understood are already deeply ingrained in one's mind. As for those difficult points that cannot be overcome for the time being, even if one tries to study them in a hurry, the results will be minimal. It is better to wait until after the exam to specifically identify and fill in the gaps in one's knowledge.
Many students shared the same sentiment as him; they had been tense for too long and wanted to find a place to relax for a while.
As a result, the usually quiet evening study hall became lively, filled with students everywhere.
The night is exceptionally gentle, with twinkling stars and moonlight like water.
Everyone spontaneously brought their books to the playground, either quietly reciting key points or discussing exercises in groups. The teacher turned a blind eye to this, tacitly allowing everyone to relax.
Ye Yixian's grades have improved rapidly recently, and her basic knowledge has become more and more solid. She usually patiently guides Wang Qingyu, who is next to her. When other girls in the class find out, they often come over to ask her for help with difficult problems.
Over time, the students gradually forgot about Ye Yixian's former aloof and unlikable appearance, and became more and more willing to approach her and sincerely befriend her.
That evening, Ye Yixian and several girls came to the playground and sat around a corner of the lawn.
She kept her head down, carefully and meticulously explaining the problem-solving techniques for math problems to everyone. Her tone was focused and gentle, and she was completely unaware that Lu Yuan had already silently stood behind her.
Wang Qingyu and the other girls were listening intently when they looked up and saw Lu Yuan, and they all smiled knowingly at each other.
They had always been very optimistic about Lu Yuan and Ye Yixian, and they believed from the bottom of their hearts that the two of them would eventually end up together.
It seems that everyone around them has tacitly accepted the special feelings between Lu Yuan and Ye Yixian, but they themselves have always maintained the boundary of friendship and have never broken through that barrier.
"Once we find the standard equation of the ellipse, the solution to this problem becomes clear..."
Ye Yixian was explaining the key points of the problem when he noticed that the girls in front of him had their eyes wandering and their gazes were all fixed on the back of him, completely losing their focus on the lesson.
She paused, her face full of doubt, and asked softly, "Is there something behind me?"
Just as the girls were about to speak up to remind him, Lu Yuan gently raised his hand and gestured for them to be quiet.
Everyone immediately pursed their lips, lowered their heads, and tried to suppress their laughter, but their shoulders couldn't help but tremble slightly.
"Pfft."
It was Wang Qingyu who couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing. This laugh triggered a chain reaction, and all the girls around her couldn't help but chuckle as well.
Ye Yixian was filled with doubt and subconsciously turned around. Before she could react, her nose almost collided with Lu Yuan's in front of her.
The sudden closeness startled her, causing her to lose her balance and fall heavily onto the soft grass. She quickly patted her chest, panting, and looked up at Lu Yuan with a playful, annoyed expression: "Lu Yuan, what are you doing? You scared me!"
"I came to listen to your lecture, and it was quite good." Lu Yuan smiled and reached out to help Ye Yixian up from the ground, asking softly, "Do you have time? Come for a walk with me."
"what?"
Before Ye Yixian could react, the girls' teasing voices rang in his ears: "Oh my, the young couple is going to stroll on the playground!"
The bursts of laughter brought a blush to Ye Yixian's cheeks, which spread from her face to the tips of her ears.
High school students, confined to the campus, don't have many romantic places to go. In the evening or after evening self-study, taking a leisurely walk together on the playground is the purest romance for young boys and girls.
Moreover, the dean of students often makes surprise inspections on the playground, specifically targeting students who are dating early, which adds a touch of secretive excitement to this walk.
Over time, walking together on the playground became an unspoken romantic gesture among young couples on campus.
"Don't talk nonsense, we're not!"
Ye Yixian was both shy and embarrassed, her voice carrying a hint of flustered softness.
She wasn't usually shy, but whenever she was with Lu Yuan, she would blush and her heart would race because of his unintentional actions or casual words.
To avoid the commotion, Ye Yixian, without saying a word, gently pushed Lu Yuan and quickly escaped from the girls' encirclement.
Having finally escaped the gaze of the crowd, Ye Yixian's tense mind relaxed slightly as she walked side by side with Lu Yuan on a quiet path on campus.
Overhead stood a lush starfruit tree, and the evening breeze of midsummer carried the fragrance of its leaves, creating a quiet and pleasant atmosphere.
"Why did you suddenly call me? Is there something you need?" Ye Yixian lowered her head slightly as she walked alone with Lu Yuan on this secluded path. She couldn't help but feel a sense of restraint, and her steps became somewhat unnatural.
"Nothing special, I've just been buried in studying lately and I'm too stressed. I wanted to chat with you to relax a bit." Lu Yuan's tone was relaxed, and his eyes showed a rare sense of ease.
"You're pushing yourself too hard," Ye Yixian said softly, her eyes filled with emotion.
She knew better than anyone that Lu Yuan worked harder than anyone around him. It was hard to imagine that he, who was so hardworking, was once a student who didn't like studying and whose grades were at the bottom.
She couldn't help but think to herself that if Lu Yuan really did get into a top-tier university, he would definitely become a legendary figure in the school for his remarkable comeback.
In the days to come, the school teachers will definitely use him as a positive example, telling his story repeatedly to encourage younger students to strive for excellence.
Thinking of this, Ye Yixian suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Seeing this, Lu Yuan also stopped and looked at her with a puzzled expression.
Ye Yixian took a small step forward, tiptoed slightly, and gently patted Lu Yuan's head. Then, she lowered her hand, her eyes crinkling with a smile, and said, "You have grass clippings on your head, let me brush them off for you."
"Oh, okay, thank you." Lu Yuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled awkwardly. A strange expectation rose in his heart. For a moment, he even mistakenly thought that Ye Yixian was going to take the initiative to get closer and do something more intimate.
"You're welcome. Actually, I should thank you more." Ye Yixian's smile faded, her eyes sincere and earnest. She paused for a moment before continuing softly, "If you hadn't been by my side all this time, I don't know what I would be like now."
She lowered her eyes slightly, mustered her courage, and said, "After the second mock exam in a couple of days, we'll have our monthly break. Could you... could you come with me somewhere?"
"Where to?" Lu Yuan asked instinctively.
"Go see my dad."
Mentioning her father, Ye Yixian's eyes instantly dimmed, her voice filled with undisguised melancholy: "He's not a bad person. I haven't seen him in a long time. I think now that I'm slowly getting better and my studies are improving, I should go see him and tell him how I'm doing."
Lu Yuan was slightly startled, somewhat surprised.
Ye Yixian's father, Ye Xinnian, is currently serving his sentence in prison.
As a boy, accompanying Ye Yixian to visit her father in prison inevitably made her think a lot, and he hesitated for a moment.
Ye Yixian keenly sensed his predicament and quickly forced a relieved smile, saying softly, "If you're not free, don't force yourself. It's okay, I can go by myself."
"No, I'm free." Lu Yuan snapped out of his reverie, noticing the disappointment in her eyes, and immediately replied firmly, "I'll definitely go with you whenever you need me."
"Of course I need you!" Ye Yixian blurted out almost without thinking, her eyes filled with expectation and dependence as she looked up at Lu Yuan. "Lu Yuan, I really need you."
Ye Yixian has never been good at hiding her feelings. She tried, but she couldn't control her dependence on and care for Lu Yuan, and she couldn't maintain the so-called "close yet distant" attitude.
She just wanted to stay by Lu Yuan's side, work hard with him, and strive for the future together.
Lu Yuan looked quietly at Ye Yixian in front of him and suddenly felt that compared to his own hesitation, Ye Yixian was much braver and knew better how to express his feelings honestly.
He had too many concerns, worrying that his overly direct concern and affection would cause trouble for Ye Yixian.
But only now did he realize that his hesitation and worries were the most ridiculous thing.
With this in mind, Lu Yuan slowly moved a little closer to Ye Yixian.
Ye Yixian instinctively took a small step back, but in an instant, she steadied herself and stood firmly in place, not moving further away. She simply raised her eyes and met Lu Yuan's gaze.
This path was already remote, and under the cover of night, it became even more tranquil, with hardly anyone passing by on ordinary days.
Lu Yuan drew closer and closer, his warm breath seemingly within reach. Ye Yixian's heart pounded wildly, the thumping sound particularly clear in the quiet night.
She closed her eyes and could clearly feel that the distance between them was getting closer and closer, and the next second, their lips seemed to be about to touch.