Zhang Zhaomu was completely unaware of what was happening in the office.
The next class was math, and Zhang Zhaomu listened for a bit before giving up.
At this stage, we can only rely on self-study.
Fortunately, with a junior high school foundation, I can still manage to understand the math textbooks from the first year of high school if I start by self-studying.
Moreover, although memory is not that important for mathematics, learning efficiency is still quite good when focused.
After memorizing the key points of a course, Zhang Zhaomu would start looking for corresponding math problems to do. This was not as fast as other subjects, but at least it helped him build a solid foundation.
Of course, I can't find my first-year high school workbook anymore, but luckily my phone is a very convenient thing.
Zhang Zhaomu never imagined that he would actually use his phone to check his studies during class... He didn't know what kind of expression he would make if the teacher caught him.
The two math classes quickly came to an end in this fulfilling self-study. Zhang Zhaomu had been thinking about two math problems for a long time but still couldn't figure out the solution, so he gave up and decided to ask Chen Zhenzhen for tutoring during dinner break.
Xiang Qing originally wanted to go to the cafeteria as well, but she had already made a reservation at the restaurant. Not going would not only be wasteful, but her family would also find out, so she had to give up.
Following the flow of people down to the first floor, Zhang Zhaomu glanced into Class 1's classroom.
Chen Zhenzhen was still sitting in her seat, with a boy standing next to her.
He wore black-rimmed glasses, had an average appearance, and looked like a typical good student.
Zhang Zhaomu recognized the person as Gong Xueqian, the class monitor of Science Class 1, who had given the speech on stage during the morning flag-raising ceremony.
"Is he currently ranked first in science?" He fell into deep thought.
Sitting next to Chen Zhenzhen, Wang Qianzi, as always, had sharp eyes and immediately spotted Zhang Zhaomu standing at the classroom door. She quickly tugged at Chen Zhenzhen and then said to Gong Xueqian, "Class monitor, let's talk about studying later. Our Zhenzhen's boyfriend is waiting for her."
Chen Zhenzhen paused for a moment, looked towards the classroom door, and then saw Zhang Zhaomu staring in their direction with a slightly furrowed brow.
His expression... he doesn't look very happy.
For some reason, her heart skipped a beat.
"So he really is Chen Zhenzhen's boyfriend?" Gong Xueqian adjusted his glasses. "I thought it was just a rumor."
"Of course it's not a rumor!" Wang Qianzi answered first, "Right, Zhenzhen?"
Chen Zhenzhen instinctively wanted to deny it, but the words stuck in her throat.
In this situation, it would feel a bit strange to deny it.
So she simply said, "Class monitor, I was lucky to solve this problem. For the specific solution, you should ask Teacher Luo directly."
"I'm going to eat now."
"Okay." Gong Xueqian nodded, then thought for a moment and couldn't help but say, " Chen Zhenzhen, I won't tell Teacher Luo about your puppy love, but I think you're a good student, so don't let this affect your grades—"
Chen Zhenzhen interrupted him, "Thank you, I understand."
She glared at Wang Qianzi with annoyance, then stood up and walked to the classroom door.
"Finished chatting?" Zhang Zhaomu said casually, "Let's go then, or the cafeteria will run out of food."
"What misunderstanding?" Zhang Zhaomu was taken aback.
"Well..." Chen Zhenzhen quickly explained, "That's our class monitor. He came over just now to ask me about the last math question on the morning's quiz. I was the only one in the class who got it right."
"Oh." Zhang Zhaomu curled his lip. "You don't need to brag about this to me. I'll be just as awesome soon enough."
Chen Zhenzhen: "?"
This reaction is different from what I expected.
Why is his focus on the fact that "I was the only one in the class who got it right"?
I'm explaining to you why I talk to boys, not showing off my studies!
"Wait... why am I in such a hurry to explain?"
Chen Zhenzhen suddenly realized this kernel problem.
We're just buddies, why would I worry about him getting jealous?
"What are you staring at?" Zhang Zhaomu waved his hand in front of her. "Are you intimidated by my aura?"
"No... I wasn't stunned!" Chen Zhenzhen quickly walked forward.
"Something's not right with you." Zhang Zhaomu stepped forward, looking at her suspiciously.
"No way!" Chen Zhenzhen said reflexively, "He really just came over to ask me a math question! If you mind, I'll just ignore him next time!"
Zhang Zhaomu: "... Who said that?"
Chen Zhenzhen's pretty face immediately flushed slightly. "Then what did you say was wrong?"
"I played such a prank on you this morning, and logically, you should have gotten really angry, but you're acting like nothing happened," Zhang Zhaomu said in a deep voice. "That's not right."
Chen Zhenzhen: "..."
She had indeed planned to give Zhang Zhaomu a hard time during her evening break, but because of the little incident earlier, she completely forgot about it.
" Zhang Zaowan, are you asking for a beating?" she said, a little defensively. "Do I have to hit you a couple of times before you feel normal?"
"That's more like it." Zhang Zhaomu nodded in satisfaction.
"Hold!"
The two got their food in the cafeteria, found a seat and sat down side by side. Zhang Zhaomu picked up his chopsticks and took a piece of meat from Chen Zhenzhen's plate.
"Isn't eating your own food enough?" Chen Zhenzhen slapped him in an annoyed tone.
This guy is still the same as always. It seems I really overreacted. I actually worried that Zhang Zhaomu would be suspicious if he saw me chatting with other guys?
But for some reason, I felt a little uncomfortable.
Why does he really not care at all?
Unable to keep anything to herself, she couldn't help but tentatively ask, " Zhang Zaowan, what do you think of our class monitor?"
Zhang Zhaomu replied without hesitation, "A coward who avoids my sharp edge."
Chen Zhenzhen was stunned for a moment.
Avoiding his attention? Could it be because of what Wang Qianzi just said about him being her boyfriend?
He actually heard that?
Chen Zhenzhen unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, and quickly explained, "I didn't deny it just now because I was afraid of trouble... Qianqian just likes to talk nonsense!"
"What are you talking about now?" Zhang Zhaomu looked at her suspiciously.
Why did this person keep saying such strange things this afternoon?
Chen Zhenzhen: "... Didn't you hear that at the classroom door just now?"
"What did you hear?" Zhang Zhaomu said, "I was thinking about something when I was outside your classroom, so I didn't pay attention."
"What's the problem?" Chen Zhenzhen quickly asked.
"I'm a humanities student. Even if I become the top student in my grade, I still won't make it onto the science rankings."
Zhang Zhaomu sighed as he finished speaking, "It's a real pity that we couldn't take first place in science."
Chen Zhenzhen: "?"
She gave off the same expression as an elderly person using a cell phone on the subway.
That's it?
So, the reason this guy was frowning and looking unhappy was because of this nonsensical thing?
" Zhang Zaowan, are you sure you're thinking straight?"
She snapped, "First in the grade? You'd have a better chance of being last in the whole year!"