A week had already passed since the library incident. Although people had circulated using gossip, someone quickly halted the rapid circulation of the rumors. Although I do not know who came up with that measure, I held my gratitude. At the same time, my analysis and investigation of the three Toa Fen were still going on. I've gotten all the information needed; what was lacking now was physical results and proof.
It was mid-day, and the surrounding temperature seemed unusually high; fortunately, the school had installed air conditioners in all useable facilities in the Suzhou senior high school, including the school dorm. I lay on my bed while fiddling with my phone—everything was boring incredibly. However, I was running a test coding on my laptop. The test coding was contrary to my expectations because I had thought the simulation would be swift. Of course, I actually wasn't a nerd or anything. Contrarily, as a peerless genius, I wanted to spread my hands deeper into the unsolvable mysteries of the world. Somehow, computers became indispensable in this understanding. Perhaps, creating and modulating programs brought me the light of appreciation, albeit small. It also utilized my fearless nature because of my unlimited potential, adaptive capacity; intelligence and emotional aptitude—they fearlessly help me access the world's unknown.
At this moment, someone knocked on my door. No one had taken the initiative to visit me since I began this school, and it was strange to suddenly receive a visitor (this thought crossed my mind). I stood from my bed and strode toward my door without fear. In any case, I discovered that I might be helpless. Of course, I didn't care about anything; however, my opened door suggested something else. It was an annoying surprise because it was a female. And not just any female but my class leader, Xiu Ying.
"Well…will you let me in or not?" Her sudden question awakened me from my muse.
I forced a veneer welcoming smile and made an inviting gesture. There was already visible sweat on my brow. Had someone noticed that the awarded mischief of all time was having a nervous breakdown because of alone time with a hot and cute girl, they would definitely laugh their liver out? However, the appearance of Xiu Ying was definitely not bad. She wore a short pink gown with long stockings. Her banged hair added additional cuteness and charm to her face as her fox eyes exuded the aura of coquettish. It seemed she made away with her previously long hair. Fortunately, these short banged hairstyles set off her consuming fox aura. I immediately shook away every dangerous idea harbored in my mind and tried to remain positive.
Xiu Ying went straight to my table and chair and sat down. Just as she was about to turn her gaze to the laptop on the table, I instinctively moved toward it and closed the lid with a bitter smile. My simple home theatre had a great set, including high brand television—it played some unknown ghost programs. 'Why must her eyes focus on my computer instead of the television? This person always gave me a surreal feeling for some unknown reasons.'
"Well, it is porn, and I don't want you to see it."
I lied shamelessly, putting up a posture of dignity in my lies. It was not as though this person asked me. I was just overly carried away that I spoke. No, to be precise, I was nervous, and at the same time, I was trying my best not to be awkward. However, she did not mind at all. Whether she was putting up an act was still unknown. I wondered why I was losing my footing on a small matter. This matter was so insignificant that I could solve them without the need to think, had it been the previous me. Now I have a girl making me feel awkward in my own house?
"Umm…I wanted to ask you something about this solving."
Xiu Ying spoke a little disorderly but quickly composed herself flashing a coy smile. She brought the equation I solved when I was in the library.
"This thing? I thought I said: this work was coincidental. If you wanted to learn it, you could only meet high-level people like that girl—Li Min. I am sure she could help you. I am nobody."
I tried to divert attention away from myself and hang it on the shoulder of Li Min. How could this solution be possible? If she took the liberty to come to my room—she must have discovered something unusual. Instantly, my mind flashed back to how I had stupidly left my phone on the table when I rushed out to meet Toa Fen, and my chess game was open. This issue must be related because this person came prepared, and she didn't look like someone who wanted to believe my lies. This girl must have peeked through my phone. Uncultured housefly! I had honestly underestimated this girl; I had thought giving her that solution would make her never turn her glance on me but who knew, I was wrong. Heaven must be cheating on me.
"I asked some of my mathematics teachers friends—many of them had a little difficulty with the way you undertook the solving. However, after careful thought, they had concluded that that process and answer could be correct. Regardless, the process was confusing because they could not pinpoint the flow of the equation."
Xiu Ying neglected my diversion and brought up her confusion audaciously. This person couldn't have believed in the solution, right? At first glance, anyone could laugh their liver out looking at that equation. There was no need to get the thing up and clutch to hope when there was no basis.
Almost like Xiu Ying read my thought, she bowed in shame.
"I am sorry, I peeked through your phone and saw the chess game. That gave me the courage to find out more about the solution you gave because the solution looked absurd. However, I believed it was right because we were looking at it from a fool's point of view." Xiu Ying wore a pitiful expression as if she needed my forgiveness for looking down on me. But I knew that fox was only feigning weakness to take advantage of me. Never! Regardless, this outcome did not bother me; however, my concern was the reason for her actions. 'No one could possibly sacrifice their precious vacation only to teach ignorant people, even though someone asked them to do it. After all, you had done your best, and the rest should be undeserving.' I mused.
"My phone is my private property, and I won't tolerate people putting their noses where they do not belong. However, since you asked for forgiveness, I will only forget about this incident if you tell me what you whispered to the male class leader." I poked her for an answer shamelessly.
She looked at me and smiled coquettishly, "that was supposed to be a secret, though."
"I know! That's why I asked. I am shameless, after all. But you're free not to answer the question; you can even see yourself out. After all, you came uninvited, and even if you came invited, I alone determine the outcome."
I did not give up, I stood on it proudly, and even though it was shameful, I did not mind. In fact, coming to my house was already shameless enough for me.
"Well, I told him that if he wanted me to work hard, he would take responsibility for me." She said unwillingly.
"If you've pleaded for forgiveness, I won't argue with you, but why do you even want to make those guys understand what you are teaching. I doubt it was because you really cared for them. Even though you were assigned to do it, you could have chosen to give up after their repeated letdown and their incapacity to understand. However, you still insisted. I guess it is more than that. What do you want? " I spoke calmly without any expression.
"To maintain my dignity. No one can see me as incapable in this life." She snapped instead with coldness. As if her prestige depended on it. It was apparent she had someone whom she wanted their approval. Perhaps, the person thought she was useless, and that person was probably in this school.
I saw the determination in the eyes of Xiu Ying, it had an undying will, and it probably had a painful past. But why should I help her? It was not as if the heavens obligated me to help her. I only do what I want and when I want it; even the gods couldn't force me to bend if I didn't.
As if seeing my thought, Xiu Ying sighed in exasperation: "I will report to the school that you were watching porn."
"You can go ahead. In fact, I would love you to do it right away." I waved my hands impassively for the fox to do her worst.
"How about I tell the school that you are only acting stupid, that you are actually one of the most outstanding students in our class."