All Sides Make Their Moves

Class 8, southwest corner.

Chen Siyu was always so mysterious, somehow able to dig up bits of insider information. "It's confirmed. The exams are next Thursday, and after they're over, the class teacher will rearrange the seats."

Her deskmate, Bai Yuxia, showed little reaction. She seemed somewhat weary.

Seeing her lukewarm response, Chen Siyu nudged her. "Yuxia, we'll get to stay together again. Aren't you happy?"

Although Bai Yuxia was currently sitting beside her, this was originally Geng Lu's seat.

Bai Yuxia said, "Mm-hm. Happy."

She looked at Xue Yuantong, who was sound asleep at the desk in front of them, her eyes full of envy.

Jiang Ning asked, "Didn't sleep well?"

Bai Yuxia said, "Mm. I was about to go to sleep last night when my mom got called out for surgery. I waited for her for a long time."

Jiang Ning said, "Doctors really do have it hard."

Chen Siyu said, "Encouraging someone to study medicine is a crime worthy of heaven's wrath!"

Xue Yuantong jolted awake. Following Jiang Ning's voice, she turned around and rubbed her eyes. "Was there thunder?"

Bai Yuxia said, "..."

Chen Siyu tried to persuade her. "Tongtong, I admit you're talented. You sleep through class every day and still get good grades, but have you heard this saying? If talent is squandered too badly, heaven will take it back!"

Xue Yuantong said, "What talent do I have? Studying is just as easy as eating and drinking!"

Chen Siyu declared, "You do."

"How can you prove that I have talent?" Xue Yuantong asked.

Chen Siyu was stumped for a full minute.

But a minute later, she came up with a method. "I have a test that can absolutely prove you're talented."

Xue Yuantong crossed her arms and waited.

Chen Siyu said, "What's 1 plus