Dashing Student

After Su Qing had left,

Chen Nan sat cross-legged, practicing until the early morning before finally rising from his bedroom.

Although he had practiced for just over an hour,

he could distinctly feel a faint trace of True Qi in his body; moreover, his body and mind felt refreshed and incredibly relaxed.

"To practice the Scripture of the Hidden Talisman, one still relies on women!"

"Relying on the yin energy generated during Dual Cultivation with a woman is many times more comfortable than absorbing the yin energy of the deceased, and it doesn’t affect the mind or body in any way."

Chen Nan knew that his slaughter on this day had been caused by absorbing yin energy at the morgue door; had it not been for this, he wouldn’t have been so brutal.

After all, absorbing the yin energy of the dead, tends to make one irritable!

After a quick shower,

Chen Nan did not return to his bedroom to sleep but instead went to the kitchen to start preparing a scar removal ointment.

It took all night.

Chen Nan had prepared ten portions of the medicinal ingredients, and he divided all the scar ointment into containers that had been prepared in advance.

By this time,

it was already broad daylight.

Nie Xiaoyu, still sleepy, walked out of her bedroom and seeing Chen Nan busy in the kitchen, couldn’t help asking, "Why didn’t you sleep a bit longer?"

"Wait, did you pull an all-nighter?"

She keenly noticed that Chen Nan’s eyes were somewhat swollen, a clear sign of having stayed up all night.

"I was preparing some ointment for a friend," Chen Nan changed his tone, adding awkwardly, "Did I disturb your rest?"

Nie Xiaoyu sighed helplessly, "Chen Nan, you should be focusing entirely on preparing for the college entrance exam right now and need a good routine. How could you afford to stay up all night?"

"It’s still early now, go get some sleep. I’ll call you once I’ve prepared breakfast."

She did not deny that Chen Nan’s strength was formidable.

And he had terrifying connections in the background.

But she realized that Chen Nan simply did not know how to plan his time wisely.

"Alright, I will rest for a while." Without saying much more, Chen Nan put away the scar ointment and returned to his room.

However,

he didn’t go to sleep, but sat cross-legged and continued to practice the Scripture of the Hidden Talisman.

Although the spiritual energy in the surrounding environment was very thin, he could control the True Qi circulating within his body, thereby driving away the fatigue.

A mere half-hour of practice had already revitalized him, brightening his spirit and sweeping away the fatigue of staying up all night.

Hearing the sound of the gas stove being turned off in the kitchen, Chen Nan got up and walked out of his bedroom. By this time, Nie Xiaoyu had already prepared breakfast.

Stir-fried pork and vegetables with noodles, and in addition, there were two fried eggs.

Not only that,

there was also a dish of pickled cucumbers.

This was Nie Xiaoyu’s own recipe, crisp and delicious, very appetizing.

Chen Nan sat at the dining table, devouring the noodles, "If you feel bored at home, you can do the mock exam papers I brought back yesterday. If you have time in the evening, you could tutor me in physics, chemistry, and biology; those are my weak subjects."

Nie Xiaoyu responded with a hum, and couldn’t help asking, "Are you coming back for lunch? If you are, I can make a few more dishes."

Chen Nan said earnestly, "Even if I don’t come back, you shouldn’t just make do with anything. Look at you now, you’re so thin that your front is sticking to your back."

Hearing this, Nie Xiaoyu felt a wave of emotion rise within her. She lowered her head and said quietly, "I haven’t just made do; I just felt like filling my stomach was enough."

For her,

Having a full stomach was enough.

What she ate didn’t matter.

Chen Nan knew that Nie Xiaoyu hadn’t yet transitioned from her previous identity, and although he had given her living expenses, she still maintained a frugal lifestyle.

He picked up a piece of pickled cucumber, and while eating, said, "Well then, go buy a cellphone after you eat, so it’ll be easier to get in touch."

"Also, I’ll come back for lunch."

"Mm-hmm," Nie Xiaoyu nodded happily, her joy indescribable. She asked, "Is there anything special you want to eat? You can tell me, and even if I can’t cook it, I can learn."

Chen Nan thought for a moment and said, "There’s nothing in particular I want to eat. Just prepare lunch according to your preference, oh, and buy two papayas to stew!" Having said this, he put down his chopsticks and added, "I need to leave for morning reading soon, I’ll take off now!"

Bang!

It was only after hearing the door close that Nie Xiaoyu came back to her senses from her astonishment. She looked down at her chest and a blush quickly rose on her face: "Does he... does he think my chest is small?"

"I... I’m just friends with him... why would he care if my chest is small?"

"Could he possibly have feelings for me?"

"If he really is interested in me, what should I do?"

Nie Xiaoyu’s heart was in turmoil.

A calm sea of heart stirred into ripples.

Unbeknownst to her,

Chen Nan, having returned to the city, was not adjusting well and showed signs of constipation.

And papaya was rich in dietary fiber, aiding in bowel movements!

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Studying was dreary and dull.

Especially since Wang Li had left Jizhou First Middle School, which meant one less joy for Chen Nan, as he could no longer spend time with Wang Li during the morning reading class.

The good news, however,

during the second Chinese language lesson, he saw Zhu Keren.

She was dressed in a simple yet elegant white short-sleeved top, the fabric light and airy like a cool breeze on a summer morning, bringing a touch of coolness and freshness.

It also outlined the captivating curves in front of her, looking stunningly beautiful.

The top was simple and generous in design, without much adornment, yet perfectly highlighted her delicate and fair skin, resembling a newly blooming lily, pure and moving.

Below she paired it with black leggings, which clung to the lines of her legs, sketching out perfect contours, displaying her graceful figure while maintaining the softness and strength of femininity.

On her feet, she wore a pair of delicate black boots, which seamlessly matched the leggings, not only elongating her leg lines but also adding a bit of rugged charm.

This outfit brought together the innocence and freshness of a young girl and the steadiness and confidence of a mature woman.

It was appealing to both men and women!

Especially the charming smile that spread across her face, like a warm sun in the winter, able to warm people’s hearts.

Seeing Zhu Keren looking vibrant and full of energy, with a beaming smile and presenting herself in a brand new manner on the podium, the classmates immediately erupted into excited cheers!

They knew.

The old Zhu Keren had come back.

This was good news for all the students present.

After all, the college entrance exam was imminent and if Zhu Keren kept taking leaves, it would severely affect the students’ study state, rhythm, and even their scores in the entrance exam.

Zhu Keren was also moved by the cheering of her classmates, and she gestured for them to quiet down with a smile. When the class fell silent, she said apologetically, "I’m sorry everyone, I’ve missed your classes these past few days due to personal issues."

"However, I assure you that in the period leading up to the college entrance exam, I will fight alongside you until the last moment!"

Saying this, her gaze lingered on Chen Nan, a subtle tenderness and fervor flickering unnoticed in her lively eyes...