Chương 15: The Azure Sky

Who is it?

After the car drove away from the testing center, Zhao Rui asked a question as the hot air rushed into his mouth.

"A cousin, you know how it is with big families, you'll find all sorts of scoundrels!"

"Wow, I'd love to hear that!"

"Don't listen to any of that! Just focus on your martial arts training, and once you become a grandmaster, I'll have someone to back me up. Let's see if they're still so arrogant then!"

"Haha, I also have a CET-6 exam to take. We're really in the same boat."

"Malaysian Ringgit, let's not talk about it anymore. I just want to finish my university entrance exams quickly, out of sight, out of mind!"

Yang Fan spat.

I'm so upset!

A dozen minutes later, the two arrived at the barbecue restaurant and, with the idea of turning their humiliation into a craving for food, ordered ten plates of barbecue.

Then he wolfed it down.

Zhao Rui's family is of modest means. When they go out for barbecue, they usually order four or five plates of beef or mutton, and the rest are vegetarian dishes.

It was only because Yang Fan was rich that they were able to eat and drink to their hearts' content.

Having a wealthy friend when you're young can really make you enjoy a lot of quality of life much earlier.

The two ate for more than an hour, only stopping when they were completely full.

"Apart from women, you can take anything my buddy has!"

As Yang Fan left the barbecue restaurant, he faced the setting sun and said, the dappled light casting shadows on him, making him look somewhat stylish!

"Stop pretending. You don't have that kind of slutty charm! I don't want anything from you except women!"

Zhao Rui chuckled.

"Damn it, you bitch, I knew you were after my sister! Let me tell you, no way!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Hanhan is my sister too! I was just kidding, don't bring up Hanhan."

"Actually, it's not impossible. With you as my brother-in-law, I can reluctantly agree."

Yang Fan raised an eyebrow and said.

"Get lost!"

Zhao Rui patted Yang Fan on the shoulder, then walked straight towards the motorcycle.

"That puts my mind at ease. Others may not know you, but I know you well. You're the reserved, secretly passionate type, and quite the pervert!"

"Get the hell out of here!"

The two of them laughed and joked as they rode their bikes away from the hot pot restaurant.

For the next month, Zhao Rui devoted himself entirely to the college entrance examination. After passing the CET-4, his special skill course was basically a sure thing and he didn't need to worry about it anymore.

The only subject I need to pay attention to is academics.

Zhao Rui's academic level is above average. To get into a top-tier university, he will need to study hard and have a bit of luck.

In his previous life, Zhao Rui missed out on many things because of playing billiards, which he regretted for the rest of his life.

Now that he's starting over, even the college entrance exam, which others find painful and unbearable, is something he finds sweet and enjoyable.

Flowers don't bloom for a hundred days, and youth never returns!

Given the chance to start over, especially in such a similar modern urban life, he was determined to seize this rare opportunity and enjoy a different kind of youth.

With youth comes memories, and in this final month, the school specially organized a day for graduates to take commemorative photos.

In addition to the group photos taken by the school, many students brought cameras or used their mobile phones to capture memories with familiar classmates and teachers.

Zhao Rui was not outstanding in the class, but he was not unknown either.

He's handsome and skilled in martial arts; he's one of the few level-four martial artists in the class.

That day, quite a few students came over to take individual photos with him and leave messages in his contact list.

In particular, some boys and girls who didn't usually interact with him took the initiative to come over and say hello.

Who says students are innocent?

People aren't stupid!

"Zhao Rui, look, who's here?"

Just as everyone was taking photos of each other and exploring the campus, Yang Fan gestured to him with his lip, indicating that he should look ahead.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Rui looked up and saw a young girl with flowing clothes and an elegant demeanor walking towards him, surrounded by a large group of students.

The young woman had delicate features: her eyebrows were lightly drawn, her skin was fair and smooth, and every smile and frown exuded charm. Her speech was elegant and graceful.

Compared to the boys and girls around him, he stood out from the crowd.

"Luo Min!"

Zhao Rui glanced at it twice, then stopped paying attention; it wasn't his type.

"So beautiful! Too bad she's a tigress!"

Yang Fan clicked his tongue and said, "Although this girl is pretty, not many people in the class or even the school dare to flirt with her."

There's nothing we can do. He was already a level 5 martial artist last year. He went out for further training for a year, so who knows what level he is now!

Maybe they've already reached level six!

"Sweetie, Little Snow, over here!"

Yang Fan immediately spotted the two girls in the front row standing not far away, pouting and looking jealous and annoyed.

He waved them over.

"What! If you're not looking at the beautiful woman, why are you looking for us?"

Xiaoxue snorted coldly.

"You're the only one in my eyes!"

"Pah, who cares!"

The two immediately started bickering, which Zhao Rui found amusing. He then relaxed and lay back on the lawn, gazing at the azure sky.

With a blade of grass dangling from its mouth, it looked completely at ease!

"Zhao Rui! Luo Min is here!"

Just then, a familiar fragrance wafted over from the side, and without guessing, she knew it was Bai Xuening sitting down.

"Know!"

"Why didn't you go over and say hello? You really don't like her?"

"So many people like her, one more won't make a difference."

"All right!"

Upon hearing Zhao Rui's words, a smile appeared on Bai Xuening's sweet and pretty face.

"Hey, here's your scrapbook!"

"What are you doing here?!"

"Don't you want me to leave a message?"

"use!"

Zhao Rui spoke succinctly, casually tossing the scrapbook he had been using as a pillow over his head.

Bai Xuening rolled her eyes at him, saying, "You're so nonchalant. I'll let it slide since you don't like Luo Min!"

Upon receiving the commemorative album, she wrote a short passage in her delicate handwriting.

Then he quickly drew a simple sketch of her, which was about six or seven parts similar.

"Here you go!"

After Bai Xuening finished writing, she handed over the commemorative album.

Zhao Rui glanced at it, saw the simple sketch, and couldn't help but smile, "Not bad!"

After saying that, he put his head back down.

I can't be bothered with you!

Bai Xuening glared at him, then got up and left the lawn, somewhat annoyed.

Zhao Rui chuckled, saying nothing more, the sky in his eyes growing ever bluer.

……

As the sun and moon revolve, time flies by, and a month passes in the blink of an eye.

Like many other senior high school students, Zhao Rui has reached one of the most important milestones in his life – the college entrance examination.

On a sweltering summer day, high school seniors, surrounded by their parents, arrived outside the examination hall.

Then, when it was time to enter, they filed into the school gate like sturgeon returning to their homeland.

"You've persevered for so long, just three more days to go, son, keep it up!"

Outside the school gate, Zhao Jincheng silently prayed for his son.

During this time, Zhao Rui's hard work has been evident to his parents, who feel both heartache and pride.

She also hoped that her son would get good grades.

"The second child is still home. Go back and cook, I'll wait here!"

After calming himself down, Zhao Jincheng turned to his wife, Xue Wenhui, and said...

(End of this chapter)