Chapter Eight: Were You Spying on Me?
“Alright, Lin Junjie is doing well. But even if he knows it, don’t disturb Zhou Jielun’s studies!”
Lin Cheng was speechless.
Zhao Guangtao was speechless too.
The classmates burst into laughter once again, their “interest in studying” thoroughly sparked.
Chen Yan wasn’t going to let him off and continued, “Then translate this: ‘A fish stranded in a dried-up rut will wither by dawn or dusk. A person without ambition is no different.’”
Lin Cheng thought, “That’s beyond the syllabus!” but replied immediately, “This means: if a person has no ideals, they’re no different from a salted fish.”
Hmm? Lin Cheng’s answer was witty and clever!
Chen Yan was intrigued. “How about this: ‘A beautiful girl stands tall and graceful, gazing at herself in the mirror, sleepless through the night.’ How would you say that in modern language?”
“That beautiful girl is so amazed by her own beauty every day that she can’t fall asleep!” Lin Cheng answered smoothly.
“Ha ha ha ha…” The classroom erupted instantly.
Chen Yan raised an eyebrow and smiled, “Alright, looks like you’ve read quite a few books. When translating classical texts, remember to be faithful, clear, and elegant! Sit down…”
When did this guy’s Chinese get so good? He Yueyue frowned, looking at Lin Cheng as if she didn’t recognize him…
Had he been studying hard or joined another tutoring class?
As the class neared its end, Chen Yan closed his book and said, “Well… next week we have an open class. Teachers and leaders from Wuzhou Four-Star High School will be coming. I’m counting on all of you disciples to show your real skills.”
“Our class five, together with your class, will attend. Everyone must be serious and disciplined…”
Ring, ring, ring…
“Class dismissed!”
Zhuang Sijing watched Chen Yan leave the classroom and immediately laid her head on the desk.
“What’s wrong?” Lin Cheng asked with concern.
“Sleepy… I don’t want to eat.”
“Alright, I’ll bring you something.”
“No, no need, there’s food in the desk…” The girl was truly exhausted.
Zhuang Sijing had two great loves in life: one was food, the other was studying.
She scoffed at romantic feelings between boys and girls, thinking only fools would bother with such things!
Being the study committee member in the key class of Wuzhou High School, a prestigious national school, was no easy task!
So Zhuang Sijing stayed up late every night. She arrived at school right on time with the bell, and her lunchtime nap was her only chance to recharge. But today, she fell asleep right after class—she must have stayed up late again last night…
When Lin Cheng returned, he saw Zhuang Sijing sleeping soundly.
Her ponytail spread across the desk, her fair arms and neck exposed, her beautiful face serene as a sleeping maiden—truly a sight to behold.
Lin Cheng’s gaze slipped beneath the loose sleeves and caught a glimpse of pure, vibrant youth…
His body was filled with adolescent hormones, yet his mind drifted to the stars of romantic films from overseas…
At that moment, Zhuang Sijing woke up and looked at Lin Cheng.I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.