Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 44: Super Memory

Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Super Memory

The moment she stepped into the classroom, she saw Tang Xiaowan waving at her, almost as if she wanted to stand up.

Her smile was so bright, as if something wonderful had happened!

Chen Yu: "..."

Her palms started to sweat, and the mere 15 meters to her desk seemed incredibly long.

What will the others think of me?

The birthmark on my neck must be so ugly, right?

Chen Yu sneaked a glance, then quickly lowered her head.

Everyone was busy, either prepping for class or whispering among themselves; no one paid any attention to Chen Yu removing her Square Scarf, not even sparing her a glance.

Even Song Jiaqi, who was usually the biggest gossip, was engrossed in her phone, oblivious to the world.

Chen Yu advanced to her seat bit by bit, feeling not only anxious but also a bit disappointed, suddenly deeming herself insignificant, having thought she would be facing a new wave of ridicule.

Thankfully, Xiao Wan was waiting for me!

No, there was also Chen Nan, and Song Chaoran?

The two boys also started waving their hands vigorously.

Chen Yu hastened her steps, and only when she reached her seat did she find out that, at Tang Xiaowan’s suggestion, they planned to reform the oral language study group.

This was a project that took place every new semester.

Most groups would remain unchanged, while some, after a year of being together, might disband due to various reasons.

Chen Yu glanced at Song Jiaqi in the third row.

She had long known that the only reason the Invincible Sister Flowers group took her in was to serve as a foil to their beauty.

She understood the principle of the green leaves complimenting the red flower.

However, now Tang Xiaowan was different, because in her eyes, Chen Yu saw sincerity.

"What are you thinking about? Come up with a name for our group, quick."

"Uh, Xiao Wan, are you asking me?"

"Yes! Song Chaoran just said it, you have the best literature grades, who else would we ask?"

The two boys nodded emphatically.

"Oh, let me think then."

At that moment, Chen Yu felt like she was the center of their protection, with all three keeping their eyes fixed on her.

A minute later, Chen Yu cautiously said, "Happy Family, The Happy Family, how about that? If it’s not good..."

"That’s great, simple and easy to remember, perfect for a slacker like me. I fully support it with both hands."

Song Haoran showed a brilliant smile.

Right after, Tang Xiaowan and Chen Nan both raised a thumb in support.

Their conversation caught the Invincible Sister Flowers’ attention.

Song Jiaqi shook her head disdainfully, "Hey, did you all hear that? Those four misfits at the back have formed a speaking group again, how hilarious!"

Li Ying: "Ah, what a waste of Chen Nan!"

Chen Siyao: "I remember Chen Nan used to say he liked working alone in groups, adamantly refusing to partner with others. Did I remember wrong?"

Li Ying: "Right, in the first year."

Song Jiaqi: "He couldn’t possibly like that ugly freak Chen Yu, could he? These past few days, he’s not even been sleeping, I’ve caught him peeking at Chen Yu several times, especially yesterday."

Li Ying: "That’s impossible, right?"

Simultaneously, the Sister Flowers turned to look towards the back row.

They saw Chen Nan lying on the desk, appearing to sleep, but in reality, sneaking peeks.

And right now, Chen Yu was sitting next to him.

Chen Siyao: "I remember last class Chen Yu was sitting at the far side, right? Tang Xiaowan was in the middle?"

Li Ying: "Chen Yu really has no shame, with her ghostly face, doesn’t she have any self-awareness? She deliberately sits next to Chen Nan, disgusting!"

Song Jiaqi: "Yingying, looks like you’ve got a rival."

Li Ying was now fuming with rage, casting her eyes once more to the back row.

Deeply regretting not having taken that seat.

For the last two years, to protect the last bit of dignity as a girl, she never dared to cold-shoulder Chen Nan, only approaching other girls to clear her path.

"Class rep, Chen Yu is talking, it’s disrupting my study!"

An unexpected voice suddenly broke the silence, startling everyone in the room.

"Hmm? What are you talking about?" The class president, who was sneakily playing with his phone at the lecturer’s desk, looked at Li Ying with puzzled confusion.

"How could there not be? I heard it."

At this accusation, Tang Xiaowan stood up angrily and retorted, "Which ear of yours heard Chen Yu speaking? What exactly did she supposedly say?"

"She, she said..."

"Stop making things up! I was obviously reciting the text just now. You’re slandering people even with your poor hearing."

Li Ying was somewhat intimidated by Tang Xiaowan, and seeing her defending Chen Yu made Li Ying even more frustrated. So, hesitantly, she said, "Stop covering for her. The writing class hasn’t even started yet, the teacher isn’t here, what text were you reciting?"

Looking for evidence, are you? Well, Miss here will give you evidence!

The corners of Tang Xiaowan’s mouth slightly curled up as she began to recite from memory.

The classmates quickly checked their textbooks against her recitation.

— Wow, she’s really going for it!

— She’s so fluent, is she a top student?

— My God, she’s so diligent with her preparations. I’ve only just finished reading this essay, and she can already recite it.

— This is what makes the difference!

Chen Yu bowed her head, clutching the corner of her shirt tightly.

Chen Nan glanced at her and said, "It’s okay, don’t be afraid."

Chen Yu heard him, but didn’t respond.

Though the group discussion had ended, and Song Chaoran had turned away, Chen Yu hadn’t said a word, but her sense of inferiority made her timid.

The fact that Li Ying liked Chen Nan was common knowledge to everyone.

"Alright, alright, it’s all just a misunderstanding. Let’s all study, please sit down."

Once Tang Xiaowan finished reciting, the class president seized the opportunity to smooth things over.

"Li Ying, you were so far away from Chen Yu, how could you hear her? Did you suddenly grow super hearing?"

"Exactly, I didn’t hear anything either!"

"Could it be that your mind was preoccupied with something—or someone—else? What do you all think?"

The class immediately erupted into excitement, all eyes turning to Chen Nan.

They began gossiping with one another.

Normally, college life is very free; nobody minds if you chat or even eat sneakily, as long as you’re not too disruptive.

Clearly, Li Ying’s accusation was making a mountain out of a molehill!

"Okay, okay, let’s stop the chaos. If anyone continues to shout, I’ll start taking names."

The class president’s admonishment worked, and the students immediately quieted down.

Taking names meant a risk of losing conduct points, and nobody wanted that.

Song Jiaqi: [Yingying, are you okay?]

Chen Siyao: [You ran into a tough one this time, huh?]

Li Ying: [Ugh, it’s so annoying. She managed to memorize such a long essay! Do you guys think Tang Xiaowan is like a devil or something?]

Song Jiaqi: [I said the same thing the day before yesterday.]

Chen Siyao: [Studying hard is the best policy!]

Realizing they were outmatched, the ’sister flowers’ quickly shoved their phones into their desks and started to preview the material.

They, too, loved their studies.

Where you fall, you must pick yourself back up—face must be regained quickly.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the room.

Chen Yu’s admiration for Tang Xiaowan had intensified, while Chen Nan was more curious.

Such a strong memory—could she be a prodigy?

Right, she’s a transfer student.

There’s no way she would have this opportunity if her grades weren’t good.

Definitely a top student!

With this thought, Chen Nan wasn’t surprised anymore, but he started to worry about his own rank at the top, which he now expected to lose.

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