naruto-story Chapter 84 Unexpected Incident
Chapter 84 Unexpected Incident
The next morning, we took the science exam.
Lu Yuan remained confident. Physics and chemistry, which used to give him the biggest headaches, were no longer a challenge, and he felt completely at ease.
Compared to the subtlety and obscurity of Chinese language and the profound logic of mathematics, the science comprehensive test questions tend to be more basic.
The key to solving science problems is to apply the knowledge points flexibly, rather than playing with vague and abstract tricks. As long as you thoroughly understand the knowledge points on a regular basis, you can solve most types of questions smoothly.
After successfully completing the exam, Lu Yuan completely relaxed, letting go of all his tension and anxiety. Back in his dorm at noon, he immediately went to take a long nap.
The reason is simple: the last subject, English, posed no challenge for him.
But things in life are often not as we wish; the more we desire stability and smooth sailing, the more likely unexpected events are to occur.
Just like now, all he wanted was to have a peaceful afternoon nap, but the dormitory was making a lot of noise, making it impossible for him to fall asleep.
Lu Yuan looked up and saw the person on the opposite bed tossing and turning, moving frequently and appearing extremely anxious.
He recalled for a moment that the person sleeping in the bed opposite him was Hou Mingyu, a classmate.
Hou Mingyu's grades are above average. He is usually quiet and reserved, and he is not particularly noticeable in Class 5, with a very low profile.
Lu Yuan was puzzled; given his personality, he would never cause trouble or make noise for no reason. So, he could only patiently remind him softly, "Hou Mingyu, can you be quiet? I want to take a nap."
As soon as he finished speaking, the noise on the bed stopped.
Lu Yuan didn't think any further and closed his eyes to rest.
But a moment later, the rustling sounds of turning over and moving started again, intermittent and endless.
Gao Zhe was the first to completely lose his temper. He suddenly rolled out of bed, walked to Hou Mingyu's bedside, and scolded him while suppressing his anger: "Are you doing this on purpose? Even if everyone is not sleeping, they are all quiet. What are you doing? It's so noisy."
The other roommates had long harbored resentment, but they had kept quiet out of consideration for their roommate relationship.
Now that Gao Zhe has spoken first, everyone else has also poked their heads out, silently condemning him.
"You guys sleep, I'm reading my book, who's being bothered?"
Hou Mingyu glanced at Gao Zhe sideways, his tone defiant, and then turned over to continue reading his book.
"Try moving around again!"
Gao Zhe, who was known for his straightforward temper, didn't tolerate him at all. He reached out and grabbed Gao Zhe's collar, and a conflict was about to break out.
"Zhe-ge, Zhe-ge, let it go!" Gao Zhe's roommate quickly stepped forward and grabbed his hand, pressing down on him to persuade him, "We're all in the same dorm, we'll see each other all the time, let's keep things peaceful, let's keep things peaceful."
"I want to prioritize harmony, but he has to be sensible first!"
Gao Zhe was still furious.
"Let me go."
Hou Mingyu struggled desperately, clinging tightly to Gao Zhe's arm, but his slender build made him no match for Gao Zhe, who was used to exercise.
"Alright, Zhe, let him go."
Lu Yuan tried to stop him, but waved his hand helplessly.
After this commotion, no one in the dormitory could sleep at all.
Lu Yuan sat up abruptly, his gaze falling on Hou Mingyu, and said calmly, "Are you in some kind of trouble? You're usually not someone who doesn't understand the rules or lacks a sense of teamwork. If you're in trouble, just say so. We're classmates, and we'll definitely help if we can."
Lu Yuan knew very well that Hou Mingyu had always been law-abiding and was definitely not the type to cause trouble or deliberately disrupt others.
But what they did at noon today was clearly deliberate, intentionally creating noise to disrupt the lunch break.
Having been reborn, Lu Yuan's mental capacity far surpasses that of an ordinary high school student. He is willing to calm down and sort out the cause and effect to find out the reason for the other party's abnormal behavior.
Unfortunately, Hou Mingyu didn't appreciate it at all.
He raised his hand to straighten his crumpled collar, his expression indifferent yet tinged with resentment: "I don't need your fake kindness."
After saying that, he picked up his textbook, turned around, walked out of the dormitory, and went to the corridor to review.
The students in the dormitory looked at each other, completely bewildered, unable to fathom his thoughts.
"What kind of attitude is this kid? It's like a dog biting Lü Dongbin!"
Gao Zhe grew angrier the more he thought about it. If it weren't for the others stopping him, he really wanted to teach the other party a lesson.
Lu Yuan was equally puzzled, completely unable to understand why Hou Mingyu had suddenly changed his temperament and started making trouble for no reason.
He lay back down, reviewing the conversation in his mind, and suddenly caught a key detail.
Hou Mingyu just said "I don't need your fake kindness," using the single "you," not the "you all" that refers to everyone.
A single word makes all the difference.
This means that Hou Mingyu was not targeting the entire dormitory; from beginning to end, it was only Lu Yuan. The others were simply innocent bystanders.
However, Lu Yuan repeatedly recalled that he and Hou Mingyu had never had any grudges or deep interactions, and had never had any conflicts or disputes.
He and Gao Zhe would bring snacks back to the dormitory on weekdays, and everyone always got a share, never leaving Hou Mingyu out even once.
Having racked his brains without finding a clue, Lu Yuan simply gave up and stopped investigating.
Perhaps I'm overthinking it. Maybe the pressure of the second mock exam was too much, causing Hou Mingyu to have a mental breakdown and lose control of his emotions. It wasn't that he was deliberately targeting me.
Despite not getting a proper rest at noon, everyone still headed to the English exam venue on time in the afternoon.
Despite being sleep-deprived, Lu Yuan was still in excellent condition. He completed the exam with ease and finished in less than two hours. After checking his answers three times to make sure there were no mistakes, he simply lay down on the table and fell fast asleep, catching up on his sleep.
The final exam bell rang, officially concluding the two-day second mock exam, and the long-awaited monthly break finally arrived.
The pent-up stress of exam preparation was swept away, and the entire campus was filled with a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.
Regardless of how well or poorly you performed, the exam is over, and there's no point in dwelling on it or speculating. The most important thing right now is to let go of the pressure, enjoy the holiday, and relax.
Before leaving school, Lu Yuan specifically contacted Ye Yixian.
These past two days, the two have been focused on preparing for their exams and have rarely seen each other. They both harbor deep longing for each other, yet they don't know how to express it.
Finally, Lu Yuan spoke first: "Do you have any pocket money left?"
He was worried that Ye Yixian would be short of money when he went home for the holidays and wouldn't have any expenses.
Ye Yixian hesitated slightly, then nodded gently: "Yes, of the two hundred yuan you gave me last time, I only spent fifteen, and I still have a lot left."
"That's good." Lu Yuan smiled gently and urged, "Go home now. You must be feeling cooped up at school studying every day."
At least he himself was already overwhelmed by the intense pressure of exam preparation and was filled with anticipation of returning home.
But Ye Yixian didn't want to go home at all.
She lived alone, her home quiet and dull, far less lively than the campus. At school, she could legitimately see Lu Yuan every day, which was the most comforting thing for her during her exam preparation days.
Thinking of this, her heart sank slightly, and she whispered, "Um, I... I'll pack up and go back. Don't forget, you have to come with me to see my dad tomorrow."
"Don't worry, I'll always remember."
Lu Yuan smiled and raised his hand to affectionately pat her head.
With many people coming and going and staring at them near the school gate, Ye Yixian's cheeks instantly burned as he was treated so intimately. She hurriedly looked around in a panic and found that there were indeed people watching her.
"I...I'm leaving now!"
She turned away shyly and ran away quickly.
But as I ran away, a sweet anticipation quietly welled up inside me.
Thankfully, they'll see each other again tomorrow, and it'll be off-campus, just the two of them. Then, if Lu Yuan likes it, she can let him touch her head without feeling shy and evasive anymore.
Ye Yixian secretly looked forward to it, her steps became lighter and lighter, her low spirits were swept away, and her heart was filled with anticipation for seeing each other again tomorrow.