Chapter 26 - Lighting a Fire

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Chen Yu was stunned for a moment as she did not expect her to answer in this way.

There were a lot of uneducated and incompetent profligate children in Class F. Apart from not knowing how to study, they were proficient in eating, drinking, and having fun. Although Chen Yu was a teacher, sometimes she could not help but feel that it was unfair when comparing those students to those with difficulties.

It was likely that Hu Jian did not come from a good family background as she was usually seen alone. Therefore, Chen Yu could not help but feel a little heartache for her when outside of class.

Hearing her say that, Chen Yu’s heart was filled with both joy and sorrow.

In order not to lose her composure in front of Hu Jian, she turned her head and discreetly wiped her tears, then, she broke into a smile and said, “From today onwards, there is still a whole month and a half before the competition. Only you, Li Yang, and Cheng Weiyu in our class have signed up. I have already communicated with the two of them. The three of you will temporarily form a competition group to represent our class in the competition! Try your best in the competition! It doesn’t matter if you don’t win the championship. It’s time for Class Seven to stand up for once!”

Hu Jian had never expected that Chen Yu to entrust such a heavy responsibility to her just because she expressed her liking for Class F.

Anyway, this was something she needed to do, so Hu Jian nodded her head subtly.

As for the group, she felt that it was unnecessary. Li Yang was the previous champion.

Although she did not know much about Cheng Weiyu, the girl did not seem to be stupid.

This way, winning the championship was already a piece of cake for them.

Hu Jian’s expressionless face, in Chen Yu’s eyes, was a face of confidence.

She patted Hu Jian’s shoulder happily and smiled till her eyes curved into crescent moons.

…

Since they were going to form a group, Hu Jian went to greet the other two after school.

Cheng Weiyu shyly shook Hu Jian’s hand.

“…” It was so strange.

Li Yang also pretended to come to shake hands but was glared back by Hu Jian.

“I’m usually not free after school. If you have any questions, ask me in school.” Hu Jian said concisely.

Li Yang was stunned for a moment. He turned his head and asked Cheng Weiyu, “Do you have any questions?”

Cheng Weiyu shook her head slightly.

Hu Jian: “…”

That was why she said that there was no need to set up this group at all.

The three of them looked at each other in unison and fell silent for a moment.

In the end, Hu Jian broke the awkward silence and said, “That’s all for now. See the both of you tomorrow.”

Cheng Weiyu said obediently, “See you tomorrow.”

…

It was already 9:30 pm when she returned home from the Bistro.

Thanks to Sister Yu’s swift and decisive personality, Hu Jian was able to keep up with the neighborhood’s ten o’clock curfew every time.

As long as she arrived home before ten o’clock, Lin Yan would not interfere.

That was because he would not have returned from his shift at the hospital.

Today seemed to be an exception.

Hu Jian looked at the haggard-looking man who was resting with his eyes closed on the living room sofa. For a moment, she was in a daze.

Lin Yan did not say anything, so Hu Jian wanted to go past him to take a shower and sleep.

She had consumed too much energy recently, and she needed to rest properly.

Just as she was about to go around the sofa, Lin Yan said, “Do you usually come back at this time? Purposely before I get back?”

Hu Jian: “…”

His fatigue was completely revealed through his hoarse voice.

Hu Jian took a deep breath and said calmly, “Yes.”

The pressure around Lin Yan lowered a little.

“I heard from your school teacher that you still want to stay in Class F? Why? Is it because of the boy from the same class that you had dinner with last time?” Lin Yan continued to ask.

Hu Jian originally did not know how to deal with the relationship between Little Hu Jian and him. Since he could no longer suppress his anger, Hu Jian simply cut to the chase and admitted straightforwardly, “Yes.”

Hearing this affirmative answer, the man’s eyes suddenly opened. He sat up and looked straight at Hu Jian.

The anxiety between his brows almost broke through the limit of his true age, making him become an impulsive young boy again.

“What did you promise me a few days ago? You said that you are still studying and you won’t let these feelings affect your future!” Lin Yan’s tone was somewhat reprimanding. Hu Jian instinctively frowned when she heard it.

In those years, other than Red Flame, no one dared to speak to her in such a manner.

Looking at the veins on the man’s forehead that had popped up due to agitation, Hu Jian was indifferent. She continued to say coldly, “I’ve changed my mind.”

If she wanted to reject, she had to reject thoroughly. She did not want this matter to have a continuous and uncertain impact on her.

She planned to continue adding fuel to the fire until his tolerance was burned into ashes, completely destroying his thoughts..