Chapter 325: Xia Chen s Admirer
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Xia Chen felt somewhat helpless, but in the face of Xia Wan and Liu Hua’s eager eyes, he still recounted the story of him and Chu Xin.
Back when Xia Chen was studying, he had always been the top student in the cla.s.s, while Chu Xin consistently ranked within the top five. So, she had always regarded Xia Chen as a goal to surpa.s.s.
But time and time again, Chu Xin couldn’t surpa.s.s Xia Chen.
When Chu Xin learned that Xia Chen was going to drop out of school, she angrily went to confront him. However, Xia Chen didn’t say anything and only told her not to try to dissuade him anymore.
Chu Xin had even tried to find out where Xia Chen lived to go and persuade him at his home, but no one told her.
It was then that Chu Xin realized that Xia Chen had told others not to reveal his home address to her.
Xia Wan asked, “What happened afterward? Did you two keep in touch?”
Xia Chen shook his head, “No, I heard that she ranked third in the cla.s.s during the college entrance examination. She must have gotten into a very good school. I’m genuinely happy for her.”
Xia Chen smiled bitterly, “I understand what she means, but at the time, our family conditions weren’t good. My mother was sick during that period, and my father had heavy work at the factory. If I didn’t drop out, who would have taken care of things at home?” Xia Wan sighed.
Her brother was just too responsible.
At the same time, there was a hint of reproach towards Song Yan and Chen Lian. If they hadn’t left all the household ch.o.r.es to her to handle, how could she have fallen ill, and how could her brother have needed to drop out of school?
Xia Wan clenched her fists.
At first, the cla.s.smates thought Xia Chen, being older, might not keep up with the academic pace. However, each time the teacher asked questions, Xia Chen answered correctly. Gradually, everyone understood that Xia Chen was a true academic genius!
As a result, after each cla.s.s, many girls gathered around Xia Chen to ask him questions.
During the big break, with twenty minutes of rest, two girls went over to ask Xia Chen questions.
It was at this moment that Liu Hua walked over.
She said to the two girls, “Xia Chen has just returned to school and still has a lot of practice problems to work on. If you both have questions, you can ask me. I can also help you with the answers.”
Xia Chen gratefully looked at Liu Hua.
However, the two girls weren’t interested in asking Liu Hua.
They didn’t really want to ask questions; they just wanted to get close to Xia Chen.
Xia Chen was handsome, excelled in his studies, and his smile was very warm.
Song Zhi and Zhou Chen returned from the convenience store with snacks and witnessed this scene.
Zhou Chen furrowed her brows, somewhat displeased.
After Xia Chen arrived, many girls in the cla.s.s gathered around him. Many girls bought him snacks and asked him questions, so many girls ignored him, and he received fewer snacks than before.
Zhou Chen held animosity toward Xia Chen.
Moreover, Xia Chen was Xia Wan’s brother, which made Zhou Chen even more bothered.
Zhou Chen walked over in their direction and invited Xia Chen, “This weekend, the school is organizing a basketball game. Do you want to partic.i.p.ate?”
Other girls looked at Xia Chen with antic.i.p.ation, “Xia Chen, you should join. You must look handsome playing basketball.”
“I really want to see you play basketball, Xia Chen.”
Xia Chen hesitated a bit.
He knew how to play basketball, but now he preferred studying.
Zhou Chen sensed his hesitation and provoked him, ‘What’s wrong? Don’t you know how to play basketball
“The teacher also said that besides studying, it’s important to exercise regularly. If your health deteriorates, your academic progress will naturally suffer. I invited you to the basketball game for your own good.” Zhou Chen added persuasively.
He was sure now that Xia Chen’s basketball skills weren’t that great; otherwise, why would he hesitate?
He wanted to regain the attention taken from him by Xia Chen.
“Alright, I’ll agree,” Xia Chen said.
Liu Hua frowned, “Xia Chen, you didn’t have to agree.”
Xia Chen smiled at her, “It’s okay. There’s not so much at home to keep me
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Seeing his determination, Liu Hua didn’t say anything more.
In the afternoon after school, Xia Wan didn’t choose to go home. She wanted to go to the store to check on the renovation progress.
Xia Chen had intended to accompany her, but Xia Wan refused.
“We have the basketball game to attend this weekend. You should go home and study. I’ll check on things myself,” Xia Wan said.
When Xia Wan arrived at the store, the signboard had already been changed. It now read ‘Xia’s Clothing’..