novelones Chapter 72 Tong Xiaowei
Chapter 72 Tong Xiaowei
Lu Yuan's pen paused on the draft paper for two seconds, but after a brief moment of thought, he looked up and stared directly at Xu Lingjing, without any hesitation, and frankly admitted:
"Yes, I like her."
His answer made Xu Lingjing pause for a moment, but she quickly recovered and seemed unconcerned about the answer.
He stopped talking, probably considering how to continue.
Lu Yuan recalled Xu Lingjing's arrogant, conceited, and vindictive nature.
If she were to believe that she and Ye Yixian had established a relationship, given her obsession, she would definitely try every means to cause trouble for Ye Yixian in the future.
To protect Ye Yixian and to avoid unnecessary trouble, he then added casually:
"But it's just my one-sided feeling. We haven't officially started a relationship, and I don't know if she likes me too."
Xu Lingjing's fingers, which were holding the pen, curled slightly. Her face remained calm, and she simply nodded.
He neither pressed for answers nor showed the resentment or anger he usually displayed, remaining silent throughout.
He looked down at the exam paper in front of him, as if the sharp question he had just asked was just a casual remark.
This unusual reaction aroused Lu Yuan's suspicion.
This is completely unlike Xu Lingjing's style. In the past, if she had known that she had someone she loved, she would never have been so nonchalant.
At the very least, she would have made sarcastic remarks or revealed her deep resentment, but her calmness at this moment seemed too deliberate and too strange.
Lu Yuan frowned slightly, just about to ask her why she suddenly asked this question, when a muffled groan came from the side, followed by the sound of a chair being moved.
Jiang Yiqing, who was explaining a problem to Gao Zhe, suddenly turned deathly pale, clutched her lower abdomen tightly with both hands, and shrank uncontrollably. A fine layer of cold sweat instantly appeared on her forehead, her expression was contorted with pain, and even her breathing became rapid and weak.
This sudden change startled Gao Zhe, who jumped up from his seat and looked at Jiang Yiqing with a flustered expression.
"Hey, hey, hey, what's wrong with you? I didn't do anything, don't mess with me," Gao Zhe kept explaining.
The previously quiet learning atmosphere in the classroom was instantly shattered, and all the students' eyes turned to this side.
A murmur arose, immediately drawing the attention of Lu Yuan and Xu Lingjing, who both stood up to look over.
"It wasn't me! I didn't do anything! I really didn't touch her!"
Gao Zhe's face turned red with anxiety, fearing that he would be misunderstood as the one who caused the trouble. He kept waving his hands, hurriedly trying to prove his innocence, his tone full of innocence and panic.
Xu Lingjing quickly walked to Jiang Yiqing's side, and seeing her trembling with pain, she lowered her voice and asked softly, "What's wrong? Where does it hurt?"
Jiang Yiqing was in so much pain that she couldn't speak a complete sentence. She bit her lip and responded intermittently, her face growing paler: "I... my stomach hurts so much... I got my period..."
Xu Lingjing instantly understood, and Lu Yuan also quickly walked over, his brows furrowed and his eyes full of worry.
Seeing Jiang Yiqing almost fainting from the pain, he learned from Xu Lingjing that Jiang Yiqing was already physically weak and would experience unbearable pain on the first day of her period every time, and this time the pain was particularly severe.
"We need to get her to the infirmary right away!" Xu Lingjing made a quick decision, but seeing Jiang Yiqing curled up in her seat, unable to even sit up, let alone walk, she was completely unable to move.
Gao Zhe looked at the scene before him, feeling extremely embarrassed. He always avoided suspicion and never touched girls easily, so he had no idea how to make a move in this situation.
Lu Yuan didn't mince words; human life was at stake, and there was no time to hesitate.
Without the slightest hesitation, he bent down and gently embraced Jiang Yiqing's back and knees, carrying her in a steady princess carry. He then hurried towards the infirmary outside the classroom.
Jiang Yiqing was caught off guard and fell into a warm and generous embrace. The boy's light scent lingered around her nose, and the pain in her lower abdomen seemed to lessen a bit.
The swaying on the road brought her back to some consciousness. She quietly raised her eyes and looked at Lu Yuan's taut jawline, her heart suddenly racing.
A faint blush crept onto her originally pale cheeks, and she was filled with barely suppressed joy. She nestled obediently in his arms, letting him carry her forward.
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In the infirmary, the school doctor gave Jiang Yiqing a brief examination, prescribed warm water and painkillers, and told her to lie down and rest.
Lu Yuan stayed by Jiang Yiqing's side.
Jiang Yiqing has recovered a lot; her face is no longer pale, and even has a lingering blush.
"Thank you, Lu Yuan."
Jiang Yiqing sincerely admired Gao Zhe and Lu Yuan, and her gaze towards Lu Yuan became much more dreamy.
"Don't mention it, we're classmates." Lu Yuan nodded. "Besides, you helped me, so I'm just repaying your kindness."
Lu Yuan still remembers the study notes Jiang Yiqing gave him; to be honest, they were really useful.
Jiang Yiqing was in so much pain that she stopped talking and just lay on her side on the hospital bed, looking at Lu Yuan with a smile.
Lu Yuan felt a little awkward being stared at by her. Just as he was about to find a topic to ease the awkwardness, the door to the infirmary was gently pushed open again, and a girl walked in, clutching her stomach and looking slightly haggard.
Looking up, I saw a girl wearing a clean school uniform, with delicate features and a calm demeanor. Although her complexion wasn't very good, she still exuded a scholarly air.
This girl's most outstanding feature is her unique temperament. Although her looks are not top-notch, this temperament makes people want to take a second look.
What kind of temperament is this?
It's hard to explain, but her temperament is different from Xu Lingjing and Xia Anqi's; it's more like a temperament where rational thinking dominates her intelligence.
Lu Yuan looked at the unfamiliar face and quickly realized that it was Tong Xiaowei, the top student who consistently ranked third in the grade.
He had only ever seen her name on the grade ranking list before; this was the first time he had ever met the academic star in person since his rebirth.
Lu Yuan paid special attention to her, and sure enough, the doctor's questioning confirmed Lu Yuan's guess; the person was indeed Tong Xiaowei.
A top student who consistently ranks first in mathematics in almost every major exam.
It is said that she also represented the school in a math competition and won a silver medal.