Chapter 177 Second Model Test Results Released

"Now, I'll announce the results of the second mock exam."

As soon as the words fell, the students started to stir. Before going to bed last night, they couldn't stop thinking about the second mock exam results.

It couldn't be helped—it's a universal phenomenon.

Students eagerly anticipate their scores just like working adults eagerly await their paychecks.

"Do you think the top scorer in the city will be from our school this time?"

"Hard to say!"

"It should be, right? Although Ye Fan only scored 600 points last time, that was because he skipped one subject. This time, if nothing unexpected happens, he should secure the top spot in the city. Plus, there's Ning Xi and Su Qiao Yu—no way the top rank escapes us."

"Sigh, better to worry about ourselves first."

…

"Quiet down!"

Lin Dejiang's gaze swept across the classroom, and he loudly announced, "Su Qiao Yu, 728 points, fourth place in the city."

"Hiss—"

A series of gasps filled the classroom.

Many students were secretly astonished, and the expectations in their hearts quickly deflated.

Starting off with a big bombshell!

How could ordinary folks like them survive in this environment?

Actually, they weren't exactly average students either. Compared to most, being in the Sprint Class already meant they were top students. But compared to the "Golden Trio," they were practically ordinary mortals.

The "Golden Trio"—Ye Fan, Ning Xi, and Su Qiao Yu.

This was the nickname the Sprint Class students privately gave the three of them. The trio had left everyone else far behind, operating on an entirely different level.

"Zhao Haifeng, 672 points, 672nd in the city."

"Tang Zhengxu, 667 points, 823rd in the city."

…

As time passed, soon, only the scores of Ye Fan and Ning Xi remained undisclosed.

A few students started whispering among themselves.

"There's no need to guess; Ye Fan and Ning Xi must be in the top three in the city!"

"Duh, that's obvious!"

"But honestly, Ning Xi has been scoring really well in recent exams, consistently outperforming Su Qiao Yu. She's amazing!"

"Well, of course! Have you seen who her deskmate is? If I had a deskmate like that, I'd perform just as well."

"Even if you sat next to Ye Fan, you'd still be hopeless. Just look at you…"

Lin Dejiang glanced at the report card in his hands, then directed his gaze toward the last row of seats. A smile, weathered by the years, appeared on his face.

"Ning Xi, 744 points, second place in the city."

"Ye Fan, 750 points, first place in the city."

Boom!

Boom!!

Boom!!!

Hearing the score of 750 points, it was as though atomic bombs exploded one after another in the students' minds. Their faces were filled with shock, their expressions more colorful than ever.

Although Ye Fan had previously scored 750 points, that was during an ordinary test.

Ordinary tests weren't very challenging; the questions on the papers were relatively simple. But this was the second mock exam, a citywide competition!

Out of the three mock exams, the first one was relatively easy, but the second and third were modeled after the real college entrance exams, with a hell-level difficulty.

Under such circumstances, Ye Fan still managed to get a perfect score?

Is this… still human?

Oh my goodness!

They had anticipated Ye Fan might take the top spot in the city, but they hadn't imagined he would score 750 points. That score was simply outrageous.

"Whoa!"

"A perfect score in the second mock exam? Is he aiming for the Genius List?"

"Would it be difficult for Ye Fan to make the Genius List? With his current performance, getting on the Genius List is a sure thing."

"He could totally rely on his looks, but no, he has to rely on his abilities. Tsk tsk, I'm falling in love with Ye Fan!"

The few girls in the class couldn't help but have stars in their eyes, their gazes filled with admiration.

Noticing this, Ning Xi frowned slightly and shifted her review materials to block the girls' view.

What are you looking at?

Looking at what, exactly?

Wait… wait…

When the girl realized what she had just done, she suddenly felt embarrassed.

Right now, she and Ye Fan were just… friends. Not that kind of relationship. What was she even doing?

So childish!!!

Ye Fan instantly understood her intentions upon seeing her actions. A faint smile curved his lips as he pushed the review materials back.

Ning Xi tilted her head in confusion, her slightly shy eyes blinking repeatedly.

"It's fine; I'm a guy," Ye Fan mouthed silently. Then, almost imperceptibly, his lips moved again, saying, "Xiao Xi, you look adorable right now. I want you all to myself."

"…"

Noticing many classmates casting glances in their direction, Ning Xi lowered her head slightly, hiding behind the review materials. Under the desk, she kicked Ye Fan and muttered in a low voice, "Can't you behave?"

"Everything I said is true."

"You…"

Facing Ye Fan's earnest expression, Ning Xi was momentarily at a loss for words. After a brief silence, she softly said, "Congratulations on your perfect score. This time, you won the bet."

"Thanks."

Ignoring the stares from the others, Ye Fan chuckled and said, "I should congratulate you too. Your score this time exceeded my expectations. I thought you'd score between 735 and 740, but it seems I underestimated you."

"No way…"

Ning Xi's ears turned red, and her sweet, soft voice carried a hint of awkwardness. "It's all thanks to you teaching me. Otherwise, I… Anyway, thank you."

A score of 744 was beyond even Ning Xi's own expectations. It was her highest score to date, and this was in an exam as critical as the second mock.

She knew very well that her progress over the past month or so was largely thanks to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan's eyes twinkled with amusement as he asked, "How do you plan to thank me?"

"I…"

Ning Xi turned her head away. "I owe you a favor. As long as it's not excessive, I'll… agree to it."

Agree to anything?

Ye Fan's thoughts began to wander.

Her words carried quite a bit of implication!

"I haven't decided yet. I'll tell you after school."

"…Okay."

On the podium.

Lin Dejiang smiled in satisfaction. "Everyone performed very well this time, especially Ye Fan, Ning Xi, and Su Qiao Yu. I hope you all keep up the momentum and achieve even better results in the third mock exam."

"All right, let's start the lesson!"

...

The day quickly passed.

In an alley.

Ye Fan placed his hands on Ning Xi's shoulders, pinning her against the wall. Then, he propped his arms on either side of her body.

A textbook example of a kabedon!

Ning Xi gulped nervously, a flicker of panic flashing in her eyes. "W-What are you doing?"

"Xiao Xi, you owe me a favor."

With a mischievous grin, Ye Fan leaned closer to her ear and whispered, "I've already decided on the favor. It's…"

"You're not allowed to go too far!"

Before Ye Fan could finish, Ning Xi interrupted anxiously.

At that moment, her face resembled a fiery sunset. Paired with her clear, luminous eyes brimming with shyness, she made Ye Fan want to pull her into his arms and spoil her.