Wen ZhiChu held the pen tightly in his hand, the tip of the pen pressing against the paper. A lot of black ink had already seeped out.
During this entire class period, Qin JiaShu’s face was stern and terrifying. Wen ZhiChu was very scared and tense, as if the King of Hell was sitting right next to him, terrified that the other would become unhappy and draw a line in the Book of Life and Death for him.
After Wen ZhiChu said that, he didn’t dare to look at Qin JiaShu and stared blankly at the wrong answer on the exam paper.
“Are you discussing conditions with me?”
Wen ZhiChu shook his head hastily in terror.
Seeing Wen ZhiChu not looking at him like a stuffed steam bun, Qin JiaShu wanted to talk reason with him. However, in the end, he didn’t say anything.
“You’re dismissed after I finish explaining this problem.”
Although he didn’t respond to Wen ZhiChu’s little dissatisfied complaint, he did soften his voice somewhat in the end.
Somewhat displeased at the change in his tone internally. Qin JiaShu examined Wen ZhiChu up and down coldly. Didn’t manage to memorize a lot of vocabulary, but he was quite good at acting fickle and spoiled.
Nevertheless, Qin JiaShu had no choice but to admit that he was into this.
After finishing, Qin JiaShu circled some vocabulary and grammar for Wen ZhiChu again.
Wen ZhiChu glanced at them. They weren’t too different from the amount last time. Although it was a lot, Wen ZhiChu knew also that Qin JiaShu had good intentions and was trying to help him. Otherwise, the other’s face wouldn’t have turned black after seeing the result of today’s spelling test.
“I will…will do my best to memorize them.”
Qin JiaShu looked down at him. Actually, Wen ZhiChu’s performance has nothing to do with him. However, the result that Wen ZhiChu provided just happened to challenge his desire to succeed. Not to mention, he has never given up halfway in anything he’s done. If he tossed away the mess that the teachers passed on to him directly, it’d pretty much be building something out of tofu.
He said coldly: “I hope you’re not just saying it.”
“No..no.” Saying this, Wen ZhiChu took out 5 yuan and handed it over to Qin JiaShu.
Qin JiaShu frowned: “I’m not accepting any money.”
Wen ZhiChu: “I’m put…putting this here with you first. Next time, after I finish the spelling test, you can.. you can give it back to me, to prove that I’m not making unfound statements.”
[System: Young man, have you thought this through? 5 yuan. That’s a huge sum of money.”
Wen ZhiChu: “You can only make profits by making investments.”
[System: This is the first time I’ve seen someone invest in themselves.]
Wen ZhiChu: ……
Qin JiaShu looked at the money in his hand: “What if you don’t do well?”
Hearing this, Wen ZhiChu felt somewhat conflicted. Clearly, he hasn’t thought about what to do if he didn’t memorize the vocabulary well. It took him quite a while to squeeze out: “Then I… I will pay you 45 yuan more.”
Qin JiaShu: ?
“If one is false, compensate with 10.”
Qin JiaShu: ……
In the end, they reached a consensus. Wen ZhiChu watched anxiously as Qin JiaShu left with the investment fund.
For a moment, Skycat Genie couldn’t really understand his decision. After all, Wen ZhiChu probably will lose his money with no return.
[System: Why would you do that?]
Wen ZhiChu: “Knowledge is priceless.”
[System: Then why didn’t you offer more?]
“There’s a limited price in my wallet.”
Skycat Genie: ……
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
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Not to mention, he had saved a pile of 20-cent bottles. Giving away this 5 yuan, he had to take it back, even at the cost of his life.
Mu Qing watched Wen ZhiChu walking into the classroom and asked: “How come you just came back?”
Wen ZhiChu: “I was…was made to stay behind.”
Mu Qing’s deskmate looked at him in envy: “How wonderful.”
Wen ZhiChu: ?
Why’s she envious of me?
[System: You can exclude your English score first and foremost.]
Wen ZhiChu: …….
His grade was really not something to be envious about. After all, his English grade was practically at a despicable degree.
The first casualty was the English teacher. The 2nd casualty was Qin JiaShu.
Midterms were in about a week. Qin JiaShu only had 2 more times to tutor him. He had to seize this opportunity effectively.
In order to get that 5 yuan, Wen ZhiChu memorized vocabularies to a qi deviation degree. When he got home and opened the light, he saw little animals scuttering around on the floor.
Compared to when Wen ZhiChu first came to this world, there were a lot less in number. They were the lucky survivors of the various croak battles with the little animals.
Right now, Wen ZhiChu saw words everywhere. He blurted out: “Cockroach.”
Skycat Genie was shocked.
[System: Oh damn, what did you say? It sounds so high class.]
Wen ZhiChu pointed: “Their name.”
[System: You give me one as well.]
Wen ZhiChu, bewildered: “Don’t you already have one?”
Skycat.
[System: That one doesn’t sound high class. Give me one that’s common throughout the entire world. One that everyone can understand.]
Wen ZhiChu racked his brains: “Miaomiaomiao?”
Skycat Genie: ……
Very quickly, it was time for the club activities to meet again. Although Wen ZhiChu felt well prepared regarding the vocabulary and grammar memorization this time, he still walked very slowly, harboring a hint of fear towards the activity room.
When Mu Qing saw Wen ZhiChu, she asked: “How come you’ve only reached here?”
She remembered seeing the other pack his stuff and leaving the classroom immediately after class was over. Did something hinder him?
Wen ZhiChu: “No…. I was just walking somewhat slowly.”
Mu Qing, bewildered: “Why? You don’t want to go to the activity room?”
A big and tall figure stopped around the corner midstep.
Wen ZhiChu had an awkward expression on his face: “Now that’s not the case, I just…..”
Mu Qing continued to ask: “Just what?”
“I just… feel like every time I go to the activity room, it’s like going on a date.”
As soon as he said these words, there was a moment of silence within the staircase. The only thing that could be heard was the sound of students walking around briskly after class. In the blink of an eye, the figure around the corner had long disappeared as well.
Mu Qing looked at him in surprise: “Why?”
Wen ZhiChu: “In a relationship, intelligence reverts to zero. When I see English… I also feel this way.”
Mu Qing: “……. Then…then, what are you going to do?”
Wen ZhiChu: “Endure it probably… can’t break up.”
When Wen ZhiChu reached the activity room, Qin JiaShu hadn’t arrived yet. Wen ZhiChu seized the moment to open up the dictionary and review once, doing his best to take back the 5 yuan this time.
However, Qin JiaShu did not appear even after the class bell rang.
Zhou Qing came late. After entering, she delivered some words to Wen ZhiChu: “Qin jiaShu is busy today so he won’t be coming. He said you should do practice problems. Combine the vocabulary list for these two times. He will test them together next time.”
“Ah~”
Before Wen ZhiChu even managed to speak, he heard a wail from the side, very disappointed.
Mu Qing stared at her deskmate: “What are you ah’ing about?”
The deskmate said tactfully: “Feeling regret for Wen ZhiChu.”
Wen ZhiChu: “…… I thank you.”
The deskmate smiled bashfully: “You’re welcome.”
“……”
Ji FengChang was currently in an internet cafe, shooting wildly at the young student on the other side of the computer. A figure suddenly appeared next to him. Turning his head, he saw Qin JiaShu in the neighboring seat.
Ji FengChang was shocked: “How come you’re here? Weren’t you busy?”
Qin JiaShu: “Changed my mind at the last moment.”
“Fuck, hurry up and get online then. After I finish this match, I’ll add you to the party.” Saying this, he bragged: “Check out how I’m doing this match. I just happened to meet a formidable opponent now.”
Qin JiaShu swept over a glance: “Weak newbs pecking at each other?”
Ji FengChang: ……
Qin JiaShu stared at the computer screen. The words that Wen ZhiChu said today in the staircase made him turn around and leave right away.
He didn’t know what the other was fantasizing inside his head. However, the next time he goes to the activity room, he will definitely maintain his distance.
Although he didn’t feel the sense of aversion he had initially, this didn’t indicate anything. He definitely won’t give the other to have any unrealistic fantasies.
A few days later, Qin JiaShu arrived at the activity room once again. Wen ZhiChu was already sitting there bright and early, reviewing vocabs with his head down. Hearing the sound of footsteps and turning his head to look, his eyes lit up at the sight of Qin JiaShu.
Wen ZhiChu couldn’t contain the slight excitement in his voice: “You…You came.” 5 yuan.
Those eyes were bright and splendid like the Milky Way. Qin JiaShu shifted his gaze away with a somewhat stiff expression on his face. There were no more seats on the opposite side, so he had no choice but to sit next to Wen ZhiChu. He imperceptibly created some distance between them.
Wen ZhiChu took out paper and pen very appropriately.
[System: Tell me right now, who’s ready!]
Wen ZhiChu: “I’m ready!”
[System: Who’s ready!]
“I’m ready!”
[System: Very good, just wait for Spongebob Squarepants to sue you for copyright infringement.]
Wen ZhiChu: ……
Hearing these words from Skycat Genie really did ease Wen ZhiChu’s nerves at least. Skycat Genie was afraid that Wen ZhiChu won’t be able to take the 5 yuan back later. It can guarantee that if Wen ZhiChuu really couldn’t take it back, this damn cub will definitely do something desperate.
Qin JiaShu also remembered the 5 yuan from before. He took out the bill and placed it on the table.
[System: Don’t worry, it’s yours from before. The serial number is the same.]
Wen ZhiChu: …….
Well damn, guess he wasn’t the only one who cared about this money.
Pretending to be cold and indifferent, Qin JiaShu started to test Wen ZhiChu on his vocabulary. After randomly picking 100 from 600 words, he closed the dictionary and took the piece of paper to take a look.
Wen ZhiChu wrung his hands nervously, feeling apprehensive inside.
Qin JiaShu read all the way down. This time, for once, Wen ZhiChu got everything all correct.
“You can take the money back.”
Wen ZhiChu took the money back. Skycat Genie said.
[System: Don’t do something like this again next time. It’s risky.]
Unexpectedly, Wen ZhiChu did not agree: “No can do.”
Skycat Genie: ?
Wen ZhiChu said with a completely serious expression: “How can you date without spending money?”
Skycat Genie: ……
You’re pretty generous in this aspect.
Wen ZhiChu looked at the piece of paper, curious about his score.
Qin JiaShu said coolly: “All correct.”
Pretty much as soon as he finished speaking, a brilliant smile instantly appeared on Wen ZhiChu’s face. Those bright eyes sparkled even more: “Rea…really?!”
“En.”
Then Qin JiaShu circled some problems for Wen ZhiChu to do. Unexpectedly, the other sat there, not moving at all.
Qin JiaShu frowned. When he turned his head, he looked right into Wen ZhiChu’s big, shiny eyes. The other blinked and looked at him in anticipation.
The excessive joy made him forget his fear towards Qin JiaShu.
Qin JiaShu’s brow jumped, almost subconsciously knowing what the other wanted.
Wen ZhiChu’s gaze right now was exactly the same as last time when he was drunk in the car.
Qin JiaShu dazed off for a brief moment but regained his senses very quickly again.
No, he will not praise him.
However, Wen ZhiChu was like a sunflower. Seeing Qin JiaShu look at him, he even leaned forward slightly. The smile on his face was cute and bashful.
Distance closing up between them, Wen ZhiChu’s soft and harmless face was quite a visual impact. Qin JiaShu’s gaze was attracted unconsciously.
Qin JiaShu swallowed, his Adam’s apple rolling. Turning his head and shifting his eyes away, he said through gritted teeth: “You’re amazing.”
Dammit, he’s really very good at acting cute and spoiled.
He did it! So amazed…good baby… Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣
The “misunderstanding” trope where someone coincidentally overhears part of a conversation and runs off before hearing the next sentence that would resolve the misunderstanding is so hard to fit into a story organically that it usually feels forced and dumb. But here … it’s perfect. It’s completely in character that Wen ZhiChu would say something so weird and easily misunderstood and that Qin JiaShu would be so annoyed by it that he’s run off before the explanation. I love it. It’s a perfectly set up joke.
I love when stupid tropes are inserted in a way that just matches with the characters 😂
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I agree. I hate the misunderstanding trope. But here, both characters have exhibited this behavior multiple times, that by the time WZC clarified himself I immediately knew QJS didn’t hear it and it made sense.
AHHHHHH
THEY’RE SO CUTE !!!
Misunderstandings + over thinkings = might be an overstatement but can’t help but make me think that you’re a delulu Qin JiaShu. You’ll delulu your way into falling in love to Wen ZhiChu😂
Yes! He’s off to his delulu land where he’s married to his zhichu and probably has 2 pet dogs as well
So proud of Wen ZhiChu!
Thanks for the chapter!!
i cant get over how cute they are ><
Wait for Spongebob Squarepants to sue 💀 The author is absolutely hilarious!!
EHEHEHEHE ACTING SPOILED FOR LAOGONG
Thank you for the update ❤️💯
they’re so cute i cant
THANK U FOR THE UPDATE ONCE AGAIN! 💟
WZ: hihi 😊
QJ: 😠(😳)
hAHAHAHAHA
Ahahaha keep the misunderstandings coming~~ 🤭
That misunderstanding is marvelous~😂
Thank You for the new chapter ˞(๑ơ ₃ ơ)♥
Very very cute and spoil….hehe 😍
“Nevertheless, QJS had no choice but to admit he was into this.”
Literally spit out my drink laughing when I read this line. I love this story.
Tidak bisakah diriku menahan diri sebelum membaca novel ini sampai tamat??!?! Aku sangat sangat sangat sukaaaaaa😭💘💘
Spoil him!!! Thank you so much for your hard work!
Man i just want to see ML’s face when he realises all these were misunderstanding.
hehehe
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thanks for the chapter!
Sooo seems Wen ZhiChu is very money motivated, even when studying…. maybe we’ve found a good studying tactic for him.