Chapter 25
Chapter 25: The Fragrant Osmanthus on Her
Weekend.
The osmanthus trees planted along the roadside were still blooming abundantly.
Wafts of fragrance filled the air, refreshing the mind and soul.
The senior students of Class Three at the Second High School hardly had any holidays left. They had classes on Saturdays and rested on Sundays. Taking advantage of the little time available on Saturday morning before going to school, Fu Chengque scheduled a time with Wen Yu in advance for Sunday to avoid any mishaps and waste everyone’s efforts.
“Wen Yu, are you free tomorrow afternoon?”
“What’s up?”
Wen Yu shifted her gaze from the osmanthus flowers to Fu Chengque’s face.
He noticed that Fu Chengque had two ear ornaments on her earlobes now, two little flowers.
“Just… I plan to ask you to help me with my homework…” Fu Chengque didn’t dare to use dancing as an excuse; it was too embarrassing.
“Sure, I was planning to review anyway. Let’s do it together.”
Wen Yu didn’t think too much; everyone had been emphasizing the need for review lately.
Because of dancing practice, Fu Chengque must have fallen behind in her studies, and it was reasonable to ask him for guidance on Sunday afternoon during the half-day off. After all, Wen Yu was now one of the top ten students in the class, aiming for the top five.
“Then… let’s meet at 4 p.m. tomorrow!”
“So late?”
Reviewing at four o’clock, doing just a couple of questions would take until seven or eight.
“Oh, I plan to take a nap tomorrow noon. I’m too tired.”
Wen Yu said understandingly, “Okay, then it’s four o’clock. Any specific subjects? I’ll prepare something.”
“Main subjects, math, and Chinese.”
“Alright, anything else?”
Wen Yu casually asked, making Fu Chengque extremely nervous.
“No! What… what about you?”
The girl looked up and found that the boy hadn’t noticed her expression at all; instead, he was walking towards the osmanthus tree.
“I like osmanthus; the fragrance is amazing. I want to pick a couple to smell.”
“Come on, let’s go, we’ll be late for class!” Fu Chengque was somewhat speechless. “Why pick flowers for no reason? Isn’t it better to let them keep spreading fragrance up there?”
Wen Yu stopped in her tracks and said, “Makes sense, let’s go.”
***
Soon, it was Sunday.
Before the tutoring time arrived, Fu Chengque shouted at Wen Yu from the window of the opposite bedroom.
“Wen Yu, come on, it’s time for you to tutor me!”
“It’s 4 o’clock, where’s Teacher Wen Yu!”
Fu Chengque was in a hurry; Xiao Gua and the others had brought materials over, so they needed to quickly lure Wen Yu to their side.
However, Wen Yu was keeping an eye on the time, which annoyed Fu Chengque.
“General Fu, since when did you become so fond of studying?” Wen Yu casually placed a stack of books and test papers on the small table, moving a stool as she spoke.
“I… the exams are coming, can I not be in a hurry?” Fu Chengque pouted, stacking her textbooks on the table as well, “You didn’t even help me get a stool.” With that, she went to the living room to fetch a small stool and sat opposite Wen Yu.
Once they were seated, Wen Yu glanced around the girl’s bedroom.
“It seems like it’s been a long time since I’ve been here.”
“I came here once in the eighth grade, but not again afterward.” Fu Chengque thought for a moment, adding, “Except for my parents, no one else has been in my room.”
“Then I’m quite honored.”
Wen Yu’s gaze fell on the unusual silk fabric on the pillow, adorned with white lace.
“What’s that?”
“Which one?”
“On your pillow, the one with lace…”
“Hmm? Oh, that one.” The girl smirked mischievously. “It’s a pillowcase.”
“…sigh.” Wen Yu sighed and picked up his pen. “Let’s study.”
“Let’s get started,” Fu Chengque urged, “Let’s start with math. I did this test paper yesterday, and I got a lot wrong. So, go through each question with me.”
“Come closer, tell me about your thought process first, and then I’ll explain the correct approach to you.”
“…”
Following his instructions, Fu Chengque shifted her chair closer, bringing them nearer.
“Come a bit closer.”
“Isn’t this close enough? If we get any closer, our hands will bump into each other.”
“We’re even closer in the classroom during broad daylight. Sitting so far away, can you even see the questions?”
What broad daylight? His words sounded strange. The girl muttered a few words but had to move closer again.
“With just the two of us, are you afraid someone will see us?” Wen Yu reached out and pulled Fu Chengque’s stool.
With a creak, the girl’s slender body slid gracefully next to Wen Yu, and at such close proximity, the faint fragrance was discernible.
Very light and elegant.
This scent, more intense and multi-layered than natural fragrances, is a complex aroma.
Not like flowers, more like… perfume with an osmanthus base note.
“You’re wearing perfume?” Wen Yu was somewhat surprised; in his eyes, Fu Chengque never wore makeup.
Fu Chengque’s face flushed suddenly.
“Xiao Gua gave me a sample… said it’s very popular lately, so I tried it…”
“Hahaha, how could a teenage girl like you be wearing osmanthus-scented perfume?” Wen Yu explained, “Osmanthus scent is somewhat mature, the fragrance is very unique, not suitable for most young girls, and it’s not very suitable for you either.”
“Oh…” The girl felt embarrassed and a little disappointed.
“But I personally really like osmanthus, so… I quite like it.”
With that, he boldly leaned in and gently breathed in the air beside Fu Chengque.
“It’s fragrant, because you sprayed very little, so it’s just the right amount of light, and it lacks the dusty smell.”
The girl hastily distanced herself a bit.
“Wow, what are you doing! Wen Yu, I didn’t expect you to be this kind of person, you’re a pervert.”
The gloom cleared, and smiles filled the air.
***
Thanks to the huge boost brought by the golden finger, Wen Yu’s learning progress was rapid.
Fu Chengque was slightly behind, but her comprehension ability was definitely not low.
When Wen Yu explained each question to her, she could always draw parallels and quickly correct her previous mistakes. This terrifying learning efficiency truly amazed Wen Yu.
Fu Chengque didn’t have a golden finger.
She relied solely on her own talent to keep up with someone like him, who possessed a golden finger, and surprisingly, she wasn’t far behind.
Was this the woman he secretly admired in his previous life, the one he fantasized about catching up to?
To say he was like a toad lusting after a swan’s flesh would be praise for his humble status in his previous life.
Smiling inwardly, Wen Yu refocused his attention on teaching. Just as he was correcting Fu Chengque’s mistaken problem-solving approach, he suddenly heard noisy voices from the hallway.
“What’s happening outside, why is it so noisy?”
“Ah, ah… Maybe someone’s relatives are visiting? Let’s, let’s continue. Wen Yu, this question, can you explain it to me? I don’t understand at all.”
“For this question… this math problem, you have to first understand the formula…”
While Wen Yu was explaining the problem, Fu Chengque discreetly took out her phone and quietly sent two messages.
【All Female Warriors, Help Me Conquer the World and Unify the Earth】(4)
【Fu Chengque】: Keep it down! Wen Yu heard you!
【Xiao Gua】: Okay okay, I’m working on it. You just need to hold on.
【Fu Chengque】: How much longer?
【Lu Min】: About two hours.
【Fu Chengque】: I’ll do my best!
【Xiao Gua】: Don’t just do your best, don’t sell your looks.
【Fu Chengque】: Dream on!
Fu Chengque refocused her thoughts on studying, listening attentively. Even without the birthday celebration, she felt it was very worthwhile to have Wen Yu tutor her for revision. Her explanations were clear, the pace was suitable, and she addressed any questions promptly.
About an hour later, Wen Yu suddenly stood up.
“What… what’s wrong?”
“We’re done studying for today. I’m going back.”
Fu Chengque was shocked to hear this. With only one hour left, going back now would mean wasting all the effort.
“I… I still have many questions!”
“Learning too much at once won’t help you digest it all. I’m hungry, I’m going back to find something to eat.”
“I can digest it all!” Fu Chengque got up and blocked the bedroom door. “Hungry? I have snacks at home, let me get them for you.”
Saying this, she fetched a bag of snacks from the living room.
Wen Yu looked puzzled; he felt that Fu Chengque was acting a bit strange.
“Are you… planning something?”
“No!” The girl’s heart skipped a beat, her mind buzzing. “Yes!… Ahaha, you caught me.”
“What is it?” Wen Yu approached.
“I… I want you… want you…”
“?”
“To help me check if there’s anything wrong with my dance!”
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