Classroom Debate

Saturday, No.4 Middle School, morning self-study.

Freezing rain fell outside, and the cold wind raged. Though the walls kept out the bitter chill, the classroom was still icy. The students bundled themselves in thick clothes, and even with gloves on, they could barely write smoothly.

Yu Wen wondered, "Our school has so much money. They built a gym and upgraded the library, so why don't they install air conditioning?"

Jiang Yanan did not understand either. It was far too cold, so she had laid a cotton cushion she bought online over her chair.

Shen Qing'e said, "They'll install it soon, right?"

Chen Siyu cried out defiantly, "The bitter cold will only temper my heart and make me incomparably strong!"

Xue Yuantong said disdainfully, "Siyu, stop squeezing me."

Chen Siyu pressed herself against the warm, fluffy Tongtong and said gratefully, "Thank goodness for you. You've warmed all four seasons!"

The quiet Bai Yuxia did not join their complaints. She hugged a warm electric hot-water bottle by herself and softly recited Classical Chinese.

Chen Siyu turned around and saw Bai Yuxia's composed expression. She reached over and took the hot-water bottle from Bai Yuxia's arms.

Bai Yuxia warned her with her eyes, ordering her to return it at once.

Chen Siyu tucked the hot-water bottle into her arms, lowered her face, and coaxed, "Be good, baby. Mommy's tired from holding you. Let Auntie hold you for a while."

Bai Yuxia: "..."

There was something wrong with her deskmate!

The sound of reading in the classroom grew louder and louder. They were in their second year of high school now, and nearly half their entire high school life had passed. The overwhelming pressure of the college entrance exam was gradually descending.

Amid the resounding recitations, the classroom's back door was pushed open. A