Sudden Change

~ Hermes Academy~

Ever since the last pre-test exam, most of the students had found their weak points in some subject and hence, started to focus on them. Today was the start of the mid-term test. It could be said to be Xue Yiran first mid-term test in this world.

All students had their head buried into their reading materials, revising before the start of the test. Xue Yiran was also seated in her spot as she revised what she had read the night before.

[You don't have to worry host. I can recall everything that had been taught during the classes. You just have to rely on me and you'll be able to ace the test] Susu declared confidently.

Xue Yiran chuckled lightly at his declaration. It is truly heartwarming to have someone who cares about you. She lowered her head and went back reading.

Suddenly, a black shadow hover over her. Lifting her head, Xue Yiran was met with the bashful expression of a young guy.

"Hum... huh." Julian became flustered and scratched his head in embarrassment when he met Xue Yiran's clear eyes. "I was hoping maybe if we can read together. You got full mark in the last pre-test we did and I was wondering if perchance maybe you can put me through some of the hard topics."

Xue Yiran furrowed her eyebrows, perturbed by Susu constant roaring in her head, which then was noticed by Julian. Thinking that Xue Yiran doesn't want to get closer to him, his expression inadvertently falls. Just as he was about to give up on his idea, he heard her response.

"Huh?"

"Sure, you can join me in reading." Xue Yiran spoke up again.

An inexplicable sense of happiness filled Julian mind when he heard her answer. The teenager blinked, and then curved the corners of his mouth into a foolish grin. "Okay."

This however does not sit well with Susu. He stares hatefully at Julian from Xue Yiran's consciousness. A pity that the person being hated had no awareness of it.

[Host, I think that guy has a bad intention against you. Why does he keeps approaching you. He's truly getting on my nerves]

'He hasn't done anything wrong apart from the fact that he had a crush on Aviva. Most youngster now these days have a certain person they like.'

Susu next word hit the bull eyesight. [But you don't have anyone you like host]

'I do have someone I like'

Now, it was Susu turn to be dumbfounded. How come he never knew his host has any love interest or a secret lover somewhere.

Xue Yiran continued on. 'I like you, Xue Haoran and uncle Mike. You can also count Lis along.'

Susu's non-existent pupils constricted, his unwavering eyes showing a faint ripple, as his whole face burned red from excitement. It would be maddening for Xue Yiran to see his affected cordial.

But the other party had no idea her sentence had struck such reaction into a certain system heart.

Julian sat beside Xue Yiran. There were several times the poor little guy wanted to strike a conversation with her. But seeing how focused she was reading; he could only console his heart.

Soon, it was almost nine. The teacher entered the class and every student immediately went back to their seat. Their reading gadgets were all submitted. This was to prevent anyone from cheating.

A tablet was then distributed to the students. Soon, the signal to begin the test was given and everyone began to answer their question.

The small tablet had been installed with a conservative ray. Hence if one were too peek at other people's work, they wouldn't be able to see anything. Also, there is a monitoring device in every classroom, that is directly linked to the school authority office as they watch the students take their test.

The test consists of most of the things that they had been taught during lectures. There were some times Xue Yiran finds some questions challenging. They were all historical subject, which she wasn't good at. However, with Susu assistant, she was able to complete it.

After some hours, the test finally concluded. Surprisingly, their results would be uploaded after two hours to the bulletin board. There everyone would be able to see their respective scores.

This should be the best moments for the scholarly student to flaunt their IQ, as they bask in the limelight of envy and praise from the other students.

Xue Yiran also waited back to see her results. She was seated alone in a corner, busy conversing with Susu.

Then she saw someone came over and placed a bottle filled with pink substance on her table. It was a fruit drink. Although the gourmet knowledge about this world is quite backward, things like fruits does exist.

It just that, unlike the energy nutrients solution they give less nutrients.

"I don't know what you like so I got you the pink one." Julian blush in embarrassment.

"Oh." Xue Yiran glanced at the cold bottle. "Thanks so much." She then added "I like it."

Julian was excited by Xue Yiran positive answer. He then took a deep breath, slowed down and revived his momentum before finally asking. "Hum, I was wondering if you can give me your communication information. No, I don't mean any bad thing. I just think..." His tone became lighter. "Well, maybe we could be friends."

Susu finally broke out. [I knew it all along. This guy is truly approaching you with hidden motive. I knew he never had a good intention against you]

"Oh." The same elongated tone.

Julian had a hopeful look on his face, "Is that a yes?"

Though it's been several weeks she had transferred to this school and from what she could recall she'd only had an encounter with Julian twice. It would be really strange if their relationship were to become close.

"I'm sorry but I don't think I want to be friends with you."

Hearing her reply, Julian instantly became aggrieved and stubborn. "Why do you keep refusing me. We are being treated as non-existence by everyone in the classroom. Yet that should have brought us closer. Why don't you want to become friends with me then. Oh, is it because I'm not as rich and handsome as the crown prince."

A certain crown prince who was innocently shot in the foot: Wait a minute, how did I come into this.

Julian voice was loud enough for everyone to hear. Several head turned backward, looking towards their direction

A trace of annoyance flashed across Xue Yiran face when she noticed the unnecessary attention.

"Since you've made such conjecture yourself. Then tell me, why should I become friends with you."

This is the first time she is encountering such situations. Seeing Julian stubborn appearance, she didn't know if he was too conceited or arrogant. Or was she the ignorant one.

"I thought that you were different from everyone else. But who would have thought you're the same as the others." His voice became cold, his temperament also began changing, unlike his previous flustered self. Mostly like a character in a novel who was suddenly turning into a blackened villain. "You're going to regret this." Julian grabbed back the juice he had given to Xue Yiran and walked out of the class.