It turns out that studying diligently, these four words, are indeed difficult!
A math quiz.
Yun Shifei stared intently at the math test paper.
"If the line l1: (m+3)x+4y+3m−5=0 and the line l2: 2x+(m+5)y−8=0 are parallel, then the value of m is..."
Yun Shifei's brain was currently in a brainstorm.
In the end, she picked an option that seemed pleasing to the eye and filled it in.
The day before, she was still confidently believing that hard work would surely pay off. But under the harsh reality, she finally recognized her position.
Already not sensitive to science, and with a weak foundation, looking at this paper was like looking at astronomical calculations.
Yun Shifei felt extremely upset, and after handing in the paper, she felt even more desperate.
No need to think; when the results are out, she'll probably score no more than twenty or thirty points.
Most of the questions she got right were through guessing.
Yun Shifei bit her lip, feeling anxious; this couldn't continue.
She couldn't figure it out on her own; she should discuss with Xu Ya, and getting a tutor would be best.
Today, after school, she didn't have to be forced to do duty.
She packed her things and was about to leave when she unexpectedly saw Cheng Guomin at the door.
Cheng Guomin smiled at Yun Shifei when he saw her. "Shi Fei, you're in the same class as Xiao Lie?"
"Yes, Uncle Cheng."
She was a bit surprised; usually, the driver came to pick up Cheng Lie, so why was it someone different today?
"I happened to have some free time today, so I came to the school to see Xiao Lie."
It seemed like Cheng Guomin knew what Yun Shifei was wondering and explained.
Yun Shifei responded with an "oh." She was about to say goodbye to Cheng Guomin when he asked her, "Do you know how Xiao Lie is doing at school?"
"How is he doing?"
"How does he perform at school?"
Perform?
Yun Shifei found Cheng Guomin's question a bit strange. Cheng Lie had mild autism, and even if he understood what others were saying, he never talked to anyone.
It was as if he was the only one in the whole world.
Shouldn't Cheng Guomin know this?
But Yun Shifei still told Cheng Guomin the actual situation: "He's very quiet."
So quiet, it's as if there's no such student in the class.
This was also why Yun Shifei hadn't noticed Cheng Lie in her past life.
"Shi Fei, can Uncle ask you for a favor?"
Yun Shifei looked at Cheng Guomin.
"You're in the same class as him, so whenever you have the chance, talk to him more. The doctor said his illness will improve with more interaction. Actually, his autism isn't severe; it wasn't like this from birth..."
At this point, Cheng Guomin stopped and didn't continue.
"In short, since you're in the same class, please take care of him more."
Yun Shifei sensitively caught a whiff of gossip, but Cheng Guomin did not elaborate.
His request troubled Yun Shifei. Frankly speaking, she didn't want to have too much interaction with Cheng Lie.
He was so fierce in the future.
However, now Cheng Lie was quite pitiful.
But, under Cheng Guomin's pleading gaze, Yun Shifei couldn't bear to refuse: "Okay, I'll try to look after Cheng Lie."
She was soft-hearted, without power or influence, and the Cheng Family was no ordinary family.
With Cheng Guomin's earnest request, how could she dare refuse?
After all, she initially benefited from their family's influence.
But Cheng Guomin's plea made Yun Shifei feel a bit strange, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it, leaving her with no choice but to accept.
After all, there were actually quite a few classmates from the same neighborhood in their class.
They were all some idle rich kids.
But those people were unwilling to play with Cheng Lie; they only ostracized him and called him a fool.
So, was that why Cheng Guomin approached her?
Did he think she was the same as Cheng Lie?
So, the two could stick together in class for warmth?
At this moment, Cheng Lie caught a glimpse of Cheng Guomin and Yun Shifei talking at the door from the corner of his eye and couldn't help but tug at his mouth coldly, his eyes gradually turning chilly.
That day, Yun Shifei took the Cheng Family's car back to the neighborhood.
Cheng Lie and Yun Shifei sat in the back seat.
Cheng Guomin, in the passenger seat, was looking ahead while talking to Cheng Lie.
"Xiao Lie, what did you learn at school today?"
"Was the lunch Mrs. Chen brought you to your taste?"
"You should get along with your classmates, you know?"
Cheng Guomin chattered on, but Cheng Lie didn't say a word the whole time.
The young man was as cold as ice, unapproachable.
Sitting next to him, Yun Shifei only felt the air in the car was a bit stiff.
So much so that she couldn't help but open the window to let in some air.
Cheng Guomin said many things, but seeing that Cheng Lie didn't respond to him.
He was used to it.
Then he asked Yun Shifei, "Shi Fei, are you getting used to life in South City?"
They all knew Yun Shifei had only been fetched back recently.
"It's okay," Yun Shifei answered blandly.
"You can come to our house to play when you have the time. Xiao Lie doesn't have many friends; you might be his first friend," Cheng Guomin said warmly.
Yun Shifei couldn't help but furrow her brows slightly.
Actually, she really wanted to ask, even if she wanted to be friends with Cheng Lie, would he agree?
Making friends single-handedly, Uncle, just wouldn't work!
It could even be considered forceful, yet it was said so grandly and impeccably.
In her previous life, Yun Shifei hadn't interacted much with Cheng Guomin, only knowing he was a successful businessman, loved his son dearly, and took Cheng Lie around to see doctors.
Now, upon closer contact, she realized this was what Cheng Guomin was like.
Full of a businessman's smooth tact, which made her quite uncomfortable.
But she still had to respond: "Thank you, Uncle."
Her peripheral vision couldn't help but glance at Cheng Lie.
The young man sat upright, gazing ahead, with no expression on his face, seemingly detached from the situation.
Actually, Cheng Lie looked quite handsome.
His brows and eyes were like artworks, delicately crafted.
Those eyes were clear and cold, like autumn water in a chilly pond.
His high nose bridge and thin lips made him look so stern.
However, the blue and white school uniform he wore softened his coldness.
He was a clean young man.
If it weren't for his illness, he would definitely be liked by many girls at school.
Mu Chengzhu was far inferior to him.
Cheng Lie sat quietly, feeling the girl's continuous stealing glances at him.
They seemed sneaky, yet that gaze was bold and direct.
No one had ever looked at him like that, making him very uneasy.
He pressed his lips together.
At that moment, Yun Shifei felt Cheng Lie's aura grow even colder, which made her come back to herself and quickly withdraw her gaze.
The car soon arrived at the Yun Family's door.
Yun Shifei got out of the car and waved at Cheng Lie: "Cheng Lie, I'm leaving first. Uncle Cheng, goodbye."
"Okay."
Yun Shifei waved them goodbye and turned around. When she saw the two people standing outside the door, her smile faded instantly.
This acquaintance, from the time she was reborn until now, she hadn't seen him yet.
Unexpectedly, he appeared in front of her so abruptly.
Mu Chengzhu!