SW - 1

Five minutes before the English exam was scheduled to begin, news spread rapidly throughout Jiashui Private High School that a fight had broken out in the Fifteenth Examination Hall.

Many people who enjoyed a bit of excitement ran to the third floor to watch, quickly filling the windowsills and doorways.

Most of the students in the classroom had already retreated to the back, and a few boys who tried to break up the fight ended up getting beaten themselves.

“Damn it! When you were two-timing me, didn’t you ever think I was your roommate?”

“Get lost! Your girlfriend threw herself at me, it just proves she can’t stand you!”

“You wanna try saying that again—”

As the commotion escalated, a basketball suddenly flew in through the doorway, spinning rapidly, aimed directly at the source of the noise.

The two boys who were locked in a fierce struggle immediately let go of each other and dodged to the side.

The basketball passed between them with a “whoosh,” slammed into the wall with a “bang,” bounced off the floor, and came to rest by the edge of the podium.

“Tsk.”

With this sound, the classroom instantly fell silent.

The crowd at the doorway had dispersed at some unknown point. Tang Yin, wearing a tangerine and white school uniform, walked in leisurely, her almond-shaped eyes swirling with a playful yet mocking gaze as she looked at the two in the corner.

She glanced around the classroom, then her gaze returned to them: “Are you sick?”

The two boys’ faces first turned ugly, then flushed red. At this moment, all their grievances and animosities were forgotten. After a long pause, they finally spoke in unison: “We were wrong!”

Having said that, the two of them scrambled to pick up the basketball and obediently placed it on a desk.

Tang Yin ignored them, walked straight to her own desk, put the basketball on the floor, and spun her pen idly.

Yu Chun, who had just arrived, pulled up a chair and leaned closer, asking, “Sister Yin, the Second High School guys are threatening to cause trouble for our school next Friday. Are you going?”

After a moment, Tang Yin replied, “No.”

“Why?”

“Sore on the eyes.”

“...” What was a lackey to do when stuck with a boss who judged by looks?

He should have known. Last time, Sister Yin seemed to use less force than when fighting the Third High School guys. Could it be because the Second High School guys were even uglier than the Third High School guys?

Jiashui Private High School had only been established for four years. Back then, the principal, in order to save money, chose a cheap piece of land and bought the largest cemetery in the city.

It was said to be a cemetery, but that was just a rumor.

With cremation having been practiced for so many years, no one in the city dared to have a burial. If it really was a cemetery, it must have been a long time ago.

Tang Yin’s father was the principal. The principal of a private school was basically the supreme authority. The head of academic affairs was also a snob and never made too many demands on Tang Yin.

The teachers also let Tang Yin be, closing their eyes and pretending not to see anything.

Over time, Tang Yin became the school bully.

The three public high schools in this area happened to be on the same route: First High School for exams, Second High School for battles, and Third High School for romance.

There was a saying that went around: First High School, you go in as a scholar and come out as a scholar; Second High School, you go in upright and come out sideways; Third High School, one goes in and three come out.

Second High School had been established for decades and was originally a provincial demonstration high school. Unfortunately, after First High School rose to prominence, it began to decline. The student population shifted, and the surrounding area was also affected by demolition, so its academic performance plummeted, and in recent years it had become a gathering place for hoodlums.

Originally, the three high schools were quite far apart and lived in peace. But now, Jiashui Private High School suddenly emerged, and it was just across a river and a bridge from the neighboring Second High School. For some people, the division of territory became a problem.

Yu Chun was persistent, “But Sister Yin, what if—”

Tang Yin glanced at him: “You can’t beat them?”

Yu Chun hurriedly shook his head. This involved a matter of dignity. “Of course I can. It’s just that I wanted them to witness Sister Yin’s power.”

Those Second High School guys really thought they were invincible.

If Jiashui Private wasn’t a boarding school where students could only go out on Friday and Saturday nights, wouldn’t they have already gotten out of hand?

Before the National Day holiday, two Second High School guys blocked a weak girl from their grade, acting flippant and slick-tongued. Fortunately, Tang Yin passed by and took care of them, leaving them unrecognizable even to their own mothers.

Yu Chun clicked his tongue. Those people had holes in their brains, daring to come looking for trouble and even blocking people from Jiashui. He thought for a moment, then looked up again. Tang Yin had already fallen asleep on her desk, her long hair spread over her shoulders, looking alluring.

He didn’t dare to disturb her and quietly carried his chair back to his side.

The invigilator came in with a bag of test papers.

Senior year exams were routine, and the invigilators were all junior high teachers to avoid any unexpected situations.

Today’s invigilator was a female teacher. She wore a pair of glasses, had triangular eyes, looked very strict, and was dressed impeccably.

Huang Min adjusted her glasses and scanned the entire classroom, her gaze settling on the girl sleeping by the window. She snorted coldly.

This senior class was indeed not very good. If the opening exam was like this, what would the future hold? She still had to look at their junior high freshmen. They were all top students when they entered and would only be top students when they left. “Now put your books at the front. No leaving anything behind. I will check the scratch paper.”

The test papers were distributed. The boy in front of Tang Yin saw her sleeping and consciously placed the paper carefully beside her, then went to pass out the papers to the students behind.

“The exam has now begun. No talking is allowed.”

Huang Min watched his actions and tapped the table, but there was no response from that side.

Time passed minute by minute.

Yu Chun occasionally looked at Tang Yin, who was still sleeping, feeling a little worried. What if someone else took the top spot? That would be terrible.

He pretended to drop his pen on the floor and secretly kicked her chair.

Huang Min turned her head and happened to see the girl by the window exchanging glances with the boy next to her, pretending to pick up a pen. She had seen this little trick countless times.

But without evidence, she couldn’t say anything.

With forty minutes left in the exam, she saw the girl throw her pen to the boy again. She finally stood up and walked over quickly. “You two, not writing your test papers properly, just thinking about crooked ways!”

Although she said “you two,” her eyes were fixed on Tang Yin the whole time.

Tang Yin curled her lips and pushed the desk forward, making a harsh “screech” sound.

The entire classroom didn’t dare to make a sound.

Huang Min saw her like this and then looked at the other students in the classroom, who were as quiet as cicadas in winter. She understood in her heart. “I saw it with my own eyes. You and the one next to you—”

Tang Yin interrupted impatiently, “I don’t need to cheat.”

The test paper placed diagonally on the desk had beautiful handwriting. If an ordinary person saw it, they might even think it was the test paper of a good student.

“Is that how you talk to your teacher? Which class are you in?” Huang Min’s lips trembled with anger. She glanced at the note stuck on the desk. “So it’s Class 14? No wonder.”

The class distribution in Jiashui Private High School was that Class 1 to Class 14 were regular classes, followed by the key experimental Class 15, and then the remaining five classes were liberal arts classes.

So according to grades, Class 14 was the worst class in the entire school.

“What’s wrong with Class 14?”

“Naturally, only bad students like those in Class 14 could do such a thing,” Huang Min blurted out.

Seeing the meaning revealed in her expression, Tang Yin pinched the test paper, then in front of her, gently tore the test paper into several pieces. “Class 14 can do a lot.”

The fragments almost hit Huang Min’s face.

Yu Chun sighed and stood up to speak, but Huang Min’s raised hand accidentally hit him back into his chair, causing him so much pain that he couldn’t speak for a long time.

Because of the fight, Tang Yin had been ordered to reflect at home for a week and had only come to school today for the exam. She was already very annoyed, and this teacher had to walk right into it herself.

How could she have cheated off him? He was a terrible student, while she was a top student.

Huang Min trembled with anger.

She had transferred from First High School and didn’t know the students of this school well, but she thought they must be a little better than those from Second and Third High Schools. Now, a random student actually dared to talk back to her. Not only did she not admit to cheating, but she was also so rude to the teacher. This student’s character was too bad!

“Come with me to the office! You’re lawless! You don’t admit to cheating, and you’re so rude, you don’t respect the teacher. What do you want to do, fly to the sky?!”

Huang Min wanted to grab her hand, but unexpectedly it was lightly shrugged off.

Tang Yin smiled mockingly, “New here?”

Huang Min was now burning with anger. Seeing her provocation and then seeing her lightly escape her grasp and walk outside, her anger only intensified.

“The teacher should go to the hospital to see an ophthalmologist. Randomly accusing people of cheating is not a good thing.”

The homeroom teacher of Class 14 was Lin Ru, a young female teacher who was very gentle. Seeing Huang Min’s posture, she was also a bit confused. She only knew that Huang Min was the invigilator for the first grade.

Huang Min immediately explained everything: “...Look at her, she even tore up the test paper in front of me. Do you think this is the attitude a student should have?”

Lin Ru was stunned. She knew her star student well.

During the subject selection in the second semester of junior year, Tang Yin had missed two major subject exams, so she entered her class. This time, she was punished for fighting before the National Day holiday exam. If she hadn’t missed those exams, she would definitely be first now.

Cheating? That was absolutely impossible. Who in the last exam hall had better grades than her?

Tang Yin listened lazily as Huang Min exaggerated the story, occasionally adding a sarcastic chuckle, infuriating her to death.

Huang Min pointed at her: “Look at her, she’s still laughing at me!”

Just then, a voice came from the doorway: “Re-report.”

The voice was clear but very low. Tang Yin’s heart stirred slightly, and she looked over.

The person who came in wasn’t wearing the distinctive school uniform. A white shirt accentuated his slender figure, long legs, and narrow waist. His short black hair made his skin appear even whiter. He was facing her sideways, a pair of glasses perched on the bridge of his straight nose.

Tang Yin shifted slightly.

Look, the top button was even fastened, blocking the view inside, exuding a strong sense of abstinence.

He walked straight to the table of the homeroom teacher of the experimental class, standing beside her. Tang Yin knew the homeroom teacher of the experimental class; he was a straightforward male teacher surnamed Wu.

“Lu Chi, you finished your paper early? But it’s good you came. This is your uniform. It’s been a week since you transferred. How are you adjusting? Don’t be nervous.”

So his name was Lu Chi. Tang Yin held the name on her tongue.

Lu Chi stammered in reply, “S-still, okay.”

His pronunciation was a bit unclear, but unexpectedly alluring. It formed a strong contrast with his appearance, and Tang Yin’s interest grew even stronger.

Teacher Wu patted Lu Chi’s shoulder. “Go back to the exam, good luck. You’ll probably be first in the grade this time. Don’t disappoint me.”

Class 14 was indeed the worst class, but strangely, their class was next to the experimental class. And now, Tang Yin liked this arrangement.

“...Tang Yin?” Lin Ru’s call brought Tang Yin back to her senses.

Lin Ru had just heard what the homeroom teacher of the experimental class said. She turned and said kindly, “Tang Yin, go back. I’ll explain to Teacher Huang. It’s okay. Luckily, your answer sheet is still here. Twenty minutes should be enough for the essay. I’ll get you a new test paper later. Focus on the exam and try to get first place.”

Lu Chi turned around with the uniform bag in his hand, his knuckles distinct and his fingers slender. In contrast, his face showed nervousness, and the tips of his ears were slightly red.

While listening to Lin Ru’s words, Tang Yin whistled softly in her heart.

The contrast was truly adorable.